Yet Xuantian merely shook his head slightly, his tone calm but leaving no room for negotiation.
"I do not accept verbal promises. The choice is yours. Either you abandon the Five Elements Chaos Genesis now, and I will teach you the Mystic Sanctuary's core cultivation technique, the Mystic Scripture, and devote resources to rebuilding your foundation and laying out a steadier path of cultivation for you; or you continue cultivating the Five Elements Chaos Genesis and come speak to me about becoming my disciple only when you have truly entered the True King Realm."
At those words, Qin Yan's eyes darkened slightly.
He fell silent for a moment, as though he were rapidly weighing something in those deep, inscrutable eyes.
The eighteen experts from the sanctuary around him also turned their gazes toward him, eager to see what choice this Holy Son of the East Academy would make.
They could actually understand Xuantian's decision.
As the Sanctuary Lord of the Mystic Sanctuary, he naturally had to impose strict requirements when accepting disciples.
Xuantian's master was Great Emperor Cangxuan, the sanctuary's previous lord.
And Xuantian himself was the current Sanctuary Lord, which meant that any disciple he accepted would very likely inherit that position in the future!
The succession of the Sanctuary Lord concerned the very foundation of the sanctuary's future. It could not be treated carelessly.
Qin Yan took several deep breaths, slowly settling the emotions churning in his chest. Finally, he raised his head and said with conviction, "Sanctuary Lord, I choose to continue cultivating the Five Elements Chaos Genesis."
Xuantian's expression did not change. He merely nodded slightly. "Very well. I respect your choice. Come speak to me about becoming my disciple once you reach the True King Realm. If you can pass my test then, you will