Nether Phoenix Venerable fell silent for a moment.
At last, unable to withstand Elise's shaking any longer.
A trace of helplessness flashed across her stunning face.
"Just this once."
After saying that, she turned to Xu Jingming, her voice returning to its cool detachment.
"I can take you as my disciple."
"I can offer you everything the other Venerables promised—Peak Treasures and an infusion of resources."
"I will personally teach you the True Demon Codex as well, even laying the foundation for your cultivation."
Then her tone shifted, abruptly turning stern.
"But I have one condition."
"Within one year, you must complete the cultivation of the first level of the True Demon Codex."
"If you can do that, you will become my, Nether Phoenix's, Personal Disciple. If you cannot..."
Her gaze turned faintly cold. "That will mean you have no affinity with an Ultimate Skill and are unworthy of being my disciple."
"When the time comes, you may choose another master. I will not stop you."
"If you agree, I can take you as my disciple immediately."
"If you are unwilling, you may still take one of the other World Venerables as your master."
As soon as her words fell, an uproar broke out across the floating continent!
"One year? To begin cultivating an Ultimate Skill-level technique?!"
"How is that possible? Ultimate Skill-level manuals are as profound as a sea of stars. Even Eternal Tier beings can barely understand them!"
"Nether Phoenix Venerable's condition is far too harsh!"
"Blood Abyss is probably done for."
"..."
Countless demons shook their heads and sighed, all believing that this condition was utterly impossible to fulfill.
Even the other four World Venerables revealed strange expressions.
The brawny World Venerable Sarlon burst into hearty laughter, his voice ringing like a great bell.
"Blood Abyss, Nether