Taking Qing Zhi as Master

"Crash! Boom!"

Suddenly, the Silver Ocean surged with Ten-Thousand-Zhang Waves, and the mysterious creature hidden deep within the sea finally revealed its true form.

In the dim space, there was a mysterious creature of indescribable size, so large that its long body could not be seen to the end, as if it stretched endlessly to the horizon.

This mysterious creature was a deep blue color, with sharp and sturdy scales covering its winding body. It gave off a powerful and majestic feeling, like the Steel Great Wall, as if this huge creature would Devour Heaven and Earth once it started moving.

The mysterious creature simply remained motionless, perched silently in the void, yet it exerted a powerful pressure and a sense of awe on Lin Dong, who was already stunned below.

High-Level Dragon Clan, Azure Dragon!

"Good heavens, this behemoth must be at least ten thousand feet long..."

Lin Dong wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and murmured to himself with a sense of loss.

"Little guy, wipe your drool. It's not very polite to stare at the true form of the Dragon Clan powerhouse like that."

As the chuckle faded, a refined-looking figure in a blue Green Shirt suddenly appeared atop the head of the ten-thousand-foot-long Azure Dragon, sitting An Ran cross-legged.

"Little one, first of all, congratulations on successfully passing the inheritance Trial of my Azure Dragon Hall's Inheritance and being qualified to receive the Azure Dragon Hall's Inheritance."

Seeing Lin Dong look over, the figure in the Green Shirt smiled and nodded.

"I am Lin Dong from the Great Yan Dynasty of the Eastern Xuan Region. Greetings, Your Excellency."

Lin Dong looked at the refined, scholar-like man and hurriedly bowed.

"Hmm, let me introduce myself~"

The figure in Green Shirt smiled gently and said, "My name is Qing Zhi. You may call me Lord Qing Zhi, the Azure Dragon King, or the Hall Master the Azure Dragon Hall."

"Lin Dong greets Lord Qing Zhi."

Lin Dong, who was eager to curry favor with the Azure Dragon King, bowed deeply once again.

"Indeed, at the age of nineteen, he has already achieved the Three Yuan Nirvana Stage and the Five Seal Heaven Talisman Master. His talent is much stronger than mine back then."

Qing Zhi glanced at Lin Dong and nodded in satisfaction.

In ancient times, during the era when the Symbol Ancestor and the Eight Ancient Masters dominated the entire continent, Peak Expert emerged one after another, establishing their formidable reputations.

Compared to those top-tier Peak Expert, Azure Dragon King Qing Zhi could hardly even be ranked in the second tier; at that time, he was just an ordinary Samsara Stage powerhouse.

Until the Ancient Great War that swept across the entire continent descended, a large number of top experts on the Tianxuan Continent faced calamity and perished. However, Qing Zhi was fortunate enough to survive. After waking up from his ten-thousand-year slumber, he accumulated his strength and unleashed it in one fell swoop, stepping into the Second Layer Cycle Stage.

The Azure Dragon King can hardly be considered a top genius; he is a typical example of someone who achieves great things late in life!

Qing Zhi's gaze swept over Lin Dong's body, seemingly Sense Stage the spying of an outsider. The Ancestral Stone and the Ancient Qiankun Formation, hidden within his flesh and blood, took action to conceal their auras.

"Hmm, it seems this little guy is alright, so I'm relieved." Having found nothing amiss, Qing Zhi finally put his last bit of doubt to rest.

Are there still those damned things in the world? Back then, they were very good at infecting the powerful figures of the Tianxuan Continent. If the Azure Dragon Hall's Inheritance were to fall into the hands of such creatures by accident, it would be a huge joke.

However, at this moment, the Devouring Ancestral Symbol residing in the center of the Niwan Palace did not retreat but advanced, and actually took the initiative to release a wisp of its aura outward.

"Since you have passed the test, I will give you two choices: the Azure Dragon Hall's Inheritance or my inheritance. Which do you want... no, this is the scent of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol!!"

Sense Stage that trace of Devouring Power, Qing Zhi suddenly froze, looking at Lin Dong with surprise, clearly very astonished.

"Huh, why is this Devouring Ancestral Symbol releasing a trace of its aura on its own initiative? Oh right, I remember now, the previous wielder of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, Lord Black Pupil, seems to know Qing Zhi."

Lin Dong, equally surprised, thought for a moment and immediately realized what was happening.

However, he wasn't too worried about Qing Zhi noticing the presence of Devouring. This powerful figure from the Good and Orderly Faction wouldn't do something like forcibly Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

"Yes, Lord Qing Zhi, I am the current wielder of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol."

Lin Dong remained calm as he summoned the Devouring Ancestral Symbol from within his Niwan Palace.

"So, that guy with the Black Pupil has already fallen...?"

Qing Zhi didn't intervene; he just stared blankly at the Devouring Ancestral Symbol floating in mid-air, feeling nostalgia, memories, and reminiscence.

"Alright, put away the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. Remember, take good care of it and don't disgrace its awe-inspiring reputation."

A moment later, Qing Zhi regained his senses and waved his hand, sending a gentle force back into Lin Dong's body to send the Devouring Ancestral Symbol back into his body.

"Since you are the one who Devouring Ancestral Symbol, then I may have to change my original plans."

Qing Zhi slowly stroked his chin with his large hand, looking at Lin Dong with a smile.

Back then, the Symbol Ancestor took the Eight Ancient Masters wielded the Eight Great Ancestral Symbols as his disciples, raising and educating them into top experts in the world. Perhaps I can also indulge in the same passion that the Symbol Ancestor had back then and take one of the wielders of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol as my disciple.

Besides, this kid's talent is in no way inferior to mine back then, and may even surpass it by a lot. He might very well become another being who steps into the Reincarnation Stage in the future.

"Little fellow, would you like to become my Disciple Under the Seat? Hmm, I never force anyone, you can think about it carefully."

With this thought in mind, Qing Zhi felt reassured and looked at Lin Dong with a gentle expression.

"Hey, this Azure Dragon King really knows me. If he hadn't said anything, I was planning to take the initiative to become his disciple and cling to this big shot's golden thigh."

Without a second thought, Lin Dong knelt down as if a mountain of gold had been pushed down or a jade pillar had been toppled. "Disciple Lin Dong greets Master Qing Zhi."

"..."

Qing Zhi stared at this scene with a completely bewildered expression.

Damn it, how could you be so careless? Even if you're just trying to brush me off, you should at least do it properly! Has this bastard even seriously considered the issue of becoming an apprentice?!

"Hmm? Lin Dong, are you serious? Shouldn't you think about it again?"

Qing Zhi brain had somewhat malfunctioned, subconsciously pressed for an answer.

"No need, Master Qing Zhi. From the moment I first saw you, I knew I was destined to become your disciple today!"

Lin Dong raised his head, his face solemn.

"... Teacher? I don't think I've officially agreed yet?"

Feeling a slight pain in his liver, Qing Zhi rubbed his temples, took a deep breath, and said, "Get up. From this day forward, you are officially my Disciple Under the Seat, Azure Dragon King Qing Zhi, and my only disciple."

Ugh, I'm so tired. I hope this disciple won't cause him any trouble in the future.

"Yes, teacher!"

Lin Dong stood up solemnly, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed deeply to Qing Zhi once again.

"Get up."

Qing Zhi sat upright and solemnly accepted the greeting.

Since the Azure Dragon King has made his decision, he will never regret it!

P. S.: Fourth update