Taking Chen Xin as His Master

After thanking the Elder, Chen Yuan left the square and returned to his parents. His parents in this life, Chen Feng and Xu Yunrou, were both Inner Sect disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. However, because of Chen Xin, they enjoyed the same treatment as direct-line disciples who possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit.

From a young age, Chen Yuan had been able to study and train according to his own wishes, which was also closely related to his parents' status.

Amid the praise from all around, Xu Yunrou pulled Chen Yuan into a hug. Her pretty face was filled with a gentle smile as she said excitedly:

"Yuan'er has Innate Level 9 Soul Power. Such talent is rare even within the sect. Yuan'er, you're amazing!"

Though Chen Feng was not as excited as Xu Yunrou, the pride in his eyes was impossible to hide. He nodded heavily and said with a smile:

"Not bad. You haven't disgraced the Chen Clan bloodline!"

Having gained his parents' approval, Chen Yuan's lips curled upward. He then declared proudly:

"Dad, Mom, I'll definitely cultivate diligently and live up to your expectations."

As the three spoke, a sect disciple came over to deliver a message:

"Chen Yuan, do not leave after the Martial Soul Awakening ceremony ends. The Sect Leader and the two Titled Douluo wish to see you alone."

At those words, Chen Feng and Xu Yunrou were overjoyed. Receiving a private audience with the Sect Leader and the two Titled Douluo was naturally a tremendous honor, and they immediately agreed.

As for Chen Yuan, this was not a bad thing. There was not the slightest trace of panic in his heart. He even thought, Now that they've seen my talent, this meeting can only bring good, not harm. Perhaps I might even gain something unexpected.

The Martial Soul Awakening on the square continued, but the most outstanding and dazzling one remained Chen Yuan. The Seven Kill Sword, the strongest offensive Martial Soul in the world, combined with Innate Level 9 Soul Power, second only to Innate Full Soul Power—together, they were unquestionably one of the continent's greatest talents.

Only after the awakening ceremony ended did Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong leave first. Then, under the guidance of a dedicated attendant, Chen Yuan, Chen Feng, and Xu Yunrou met again with Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong, who had left ahead of them, as well as a delicate little girl dressed in a pale yellow dress.

With such a rare chance to observe them up close, Chen Yuan quietly looked them over. Ning Fengzhi had a face as fair as jade, elegant and gentle, dressed in a spotless white robe. Chen Xin's beard and hair were all white, yet he did not look old. His silver hair was neatly tied behind his head, his face as smooth as a baby's, his expression indifferent, and his gaze sharp. Gu Rong's face was withered, his muscles and skin shriveled, his skeletal frame enormous, and his build exceptionally burly. That little girl was Ning Rongrong, the beloved princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong looked as they had when they broke through to become Titled Douluo. Although reaching the Titled Douluo level allowed one to use Soul Power to restore one's youthful appearance, they clearly preferred to devote all their Soul Power to maintaining their peak combat strength.

Ning Fengzhi treated others with great gentleness, especially his own people. He immediately gestured for the three not to bow, then said with a smile:

"Of everyone at today's Martial Soul Awakening ceremony, Chen Yuan has brought me the greatest joy. Awakening the Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul and possessing Innate Level 9 Soul Power—only by continuously producing such geniuses can our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect remain prosperous and continue to flourish..."

At this point, Ning Fengzhi changed the subject:

"But a genius is still a genius. Without the finest guidance, one cannot fully excavate one's potential."

At that moment, Chen Xin looked at Chen Yuan, his voice carrying a note of solemnity:

"Chen Yuan, you and I are of the same clan. Your Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul is best suited to inherit my legacy. I wish to take you as my disciple. Are you willing?"

Before Chen Yuan could speak, Chen Feng said eagerly:

"Willing, willing! Yuan'er, why aren't you kneeling to acknowledge your master?"

Chen Yuan quickly considered it. Having a teacher at the level of a Titled Douluo would be an enormous help to him. Following his father's wishes, he solemnly bowed and said:

"Chen Yuan greets Teacher."

At that moment, a trace of emotion appeared on Chen Xin's face. Perhaps accepting an inheritor for his legacy had fulfilled one of his wishes as well. With a wave of his hand, vast Soul Power lifted Chen Yuan to his feet. He chuckled and said:

"Good, good, good. This old man finally has a successor. Starting tomorrow morning, come train by my side."

While wondering what the training would entail, Chen Yuan obediently replied:

"Yes, Teacher."

Chen Feng and Xu Yunrou were both deeply excited. Their son had taken a Titled Douluo as his master—something countless people did not even dare dream of. This was especially meaningful to Chen Feng. He was from a branch of the Chen Clan, but his son would become part of the direct line.

At this time, Ning Fengzhi spoke again with a smile:

"Congratulations, Sword Uncle, on gaining Chen Yuan as your disciple. From now on, all resources needed for his training may be drawn from the sect treasury."

After speaking, Ning Fengzhi nudged Ning Rongrong beside him and said gently:

"Rongrong, hurry and call him Brother Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan's Innate Soul Power is no lower than yours, but his Martial Soul is the same Seven Kill Sword as your Sword Grandpa's. Call him Brother Chen Yuan, and Brother Chen Yuan can protect you in the future."

Ning Rongrong looked at Chen Yuan, a smile appearing on her little face. With red lips, white teeth, sword-like brows, bright eyes, and a handsome appearance, Chen Yuan had left a good first impression on Ning Rongrong. But being mischievous by nature, she would not obediently address him like that. Instead, she said in a coquettish tone:

"He's Sword Grandpa's disciple, and I'm calling him brother. Doesn't that mean I'm in the same generation as Dad? Haha..."

Ning Fengzhi's face turned awkward at her words, and he could only sternly rebuke her:

"Rongrong, stop fooling around!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Rongrong said with a wronged expression:

"You were the one who told me to call him that."

Ning Rongrong looked so aggrieved that Chen Xin and Gu Rong were heartsick at once. The two Titled Douluo hurried to comfort her.

Seeing this scene, a meaningful glint flashed through Chen Yuan's eyes. This was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, beloved by Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong. Chen Yuan already had an idea of how to secure better cultivation resources for himself.

Then Chen Yuan solemnly bowed to Ning Fengzhi, who stood to the side with a helpless expression, and said firmly:

"Sect Leader, I will definitely cultivate diligently in the future and protect Rongrong from all harm."

Ning Fengzhi was greatly satisfied. How much scheming could a child possibly possess? Thus, he believed these were Chen Yuan's true feelings.

As the Sect Leader of the richest sect in the world, Ning Fengzhi was pleased. He casually removed a rarely used Storage Soul Tool ring from his hand and handed it over as he said:

"Chen Yuan, good child, this Storage Soul Tool is for you. It has roughly nine cubic meters of space. Inside are some treasures I bought at auctions, as well as an estimated several tens of thousands of Gold Soul Coins. Consider it your spending money."

Chen Yuan was startled. It was not as though he had never seen money before, but treating money so casually and giving away a Storage Soul Tool at will—sure enough, only Sect Leader Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could do such a thing.

After a brief moment of thought, he accepted it solemnly. This was the reward for the stance he had just taken. If he refused it, it might instead create a sense of distance.

After accepting the Storage Soul Tool, Chen Yuan thanked him again:

"Thank you, Sect Leader."

Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile and offered Chen Yuan a few more words of encouragement.

Not long afterward, Chen Yuan, Chen Feng, and Xu Yunrou took their leave of their own accord.