Registered Disciple
"Despicable! Shameless!"
Yang Kun roared, his fists enveloped in a layer of crimson flames, and he lashed out, trying to tear this damned vine net to shreds.
However, his forte was defense. Although his offensive skills were not weak, they were far from enough to break through Xiang Lin's carefully woven net of vines and wood in a short time. He could only watch helplessly as the old man with the goatee and the dark-skinned giant attacked the Martial Dao newcomer at the same time.
"Hmm?" Yang Xuanwu had just successfully cultivated the Mountain-Splitting Divine Ability and hadn't even had time to rejoice when an immense pressure surged over him, instantly turning his eyes cold.
"Two Yang Gods..." Yang Xuanwu's eyes were cold. He knew that with his current strength, he was far from being able to deal with two Martial Dao cultivators at the Yang God Realm. However, as the top genius of the Yang Household, he naturally had some trump cards up his sleeve.
However, just as he was about to unleash his trump card to fight back, a figure dressed in a gray robe suddenly blocked Yang Xuanwu's path.
Faced with the attacks of the two Sage Manifestation, the unfamiliar powerful man remained calm and composed. He simply lowered his stance and threw a punch, which was none other than the Martial Dao Divine Ability "Mountain-Splitting" that Yang Xuanwu had just learned.
With a single punch, a cataclysmic phenomenon appeared, the sky and earth split apart, and scorching Qi and Blood and qi converged into a long dragon with scales and claws, roaring above the gray-robed powerhouse's head, its aura overwhelming.
Boom!!
The three attacks collided, and the destructive shockwaves spread out in all directions. However, under the protection of the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele, they disappeared without a trace, as if swallowed and absorbed by an omnipresent black hole.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Under the Divine Ability the Mountain-Splitting Divine Skill, the old man with the goatee and the burly, dark-skinned man were beaten until their cheeks turned red, and they kept retreating, with streaks of hot blood flowing down from the corners of their mouths.
"The Stele Guardian..."
The old man with the goatee stared intently at the gray-robed figure before him, his right hand clutching his chest where a clearly visible fist mark was visible. Even with the terrifying regenerative power of Yang God expert, it would be impossible to erase it in a short time.
"You cannot touch him!" The cold, ruthless words came from the Stele Guardian, carrying an unquestionable tone.
The old man with the goatee had an uncertain expression, but faced with this unfathomable Stele Guardian, he dared not make another move and could only turn and leave with his two companions.
"Hmph, the Stele Guardian can protect him for a while, but not forever. We'll wait outside the Tianbei Mountain Range. I refuse to believe he can stay here forever." The burly, dark-skinned man roared in a low voice. The three Yang Gods working together had failed to defeat a Martial Cultivator at the Qi Aperture Opening Realm. Even if it was because the Stele Guardian intervened, it was still a disgrace to them.
"Brother Long is right. We'll wait outside the Tianbei Mountain Range. We're not afraid he won't come out," Xiang Lin said with a cold snort.
The old man with the goatee nodded slightly, turned his head, gave Yang Xuanwu a cold look, and then walked away with his two companions.
The Stele Guardian will never leave the area covered by the Heavenly Stele, a law that has remained unchanged for 60,000 years.
"They've got their eyes on you!" Yang Kun walked over and said with a serious expression.
"Thank you for your help, senior." Yang Xuanwu bowed solemnly and expressed his gratitude.
"I just can't stand these petty thieves. Martial Dao arts cultivators should be upright and fearless. Doing these sneaky things, how are they any different from cunning Yaomo?" Yang Kun said disdainfully.
"Senior, you are generous and righteous, but there are so many demons and monsters running rampant in this world, you will inevitably encounter them!" Yang Xuanwu said with a smile.
Yang Kun glanced at him, nodded slightly, then shifted his gaze to the motionless Stele Guardian. He nudged Yang Xuanwu with his right elbow and whispered, "Are you related to this guy? It's rare to see the Stele Guardian, who usually stays out of the world, actually taking the initiative to protect you!"
"This junior doesn't know either. This is my first time at the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele, and I've never even seen the Stele Guardian before!" Yang Xuanwu shrugged, his face also showing a puzzled expression.
At this moment, the Stele Guardian, who had been expressionless like a low-level Puppet, spoke up, "Aperture Opening over a thousand minds and comprehended the Mountain-Splitting Divine Ability, you are qualified to become the Martial Ancestor's Registered Disciple."
His voice remained cold and devoid of warmth, but it carried a touch more emotion than before, like the finishing touch on a painting, giving the Stele Guardian warmth, as if he had come to life completely.
"Registered Disciple the Martial Ancestor?" Yang Kun's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. He quickly said, "Daoist Friends, do you think I have any hope of becoming the Martial Ancestor's disciple?"
Only those who have reached the Aperture Opening Realm have the opportunity to be recognized by the Heavenly Stele and become disciples of the Martial Ancestor.
You can't do it!
The words of the Stele Guardian were like a sharp sword piercing Yang Kun's chest. He looked at Yang Xuanwu beside him with envy, and suddenly felt that this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes was just asking for a beating!
Sensing Yang Kun's resentful gaze, Yang Xuanwu subtly distanced himself, looked at the Stele Guardian, and asked, "What are the benefits of becoming Registered Disciple the Martial Ancestor? And what do I need to give up?"
The Stele Guardian replied, "The Martial Dao Heavenly Stele absorbs the essence of heaven and earth. Every so often, it accumulates a drop of Heavenly Stele Stone Milk. This treasure is equivalent to the essence of Sixth Tier Spirit Vein Essence. After you become Registered Disciple the Martial Ancestor, you can receive ten drops of Heavenly Stele Stone Milk."
In addition, for each Heavenly Stele you conquer and comprehend its core Martial Dao Divine Ability, you can receive ten more drops of Heavenly Stele Stone Milk.
If you successfully pass through all seven Heavenly Steles, you will become Martial Ancestor's Personal Disciple of the Heavenly Steles to empower yourself, but the Seven Stele Guardians will also obey your commands, and you will be able to freely utilize the Heavenly Stele Stone Milk.
Furthermore, after becoming Martial Ancestor's Personal Disciple, theoretically, you will automatically become the Next Sect Master of Tianwu Sect.
In terms of the price, you will need to take on the heavy responsibility of inheriting the Martial Dao and inherit the Martial Dao Fortune of the Qiongqi Realm.
"Gulp!"
Yang Kun swallowed hard, his eyes wide like saucers.
Before Yang Xuanwu could react, the nine-foot-tall, burly man grabbed his arm with a fawning expression, patted his chest in a soft voice, and said, "Kid, from now on you're my little brother. We'll share the good times and the bad."