Taking Di Tian as Master

Hearing Xiao Yun's words, everyone in the hall—including Di Tian and the Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land—shuddered, staring at Xiao Yun in shock.

Thunder Ancestor also looked at Xiao Yun in astonishment and said loudly, "Divine Son, what are you saying? Do you know what the status of Divine Son represents? It represents the strongest inheritance of our Chaos Holy Land and the full support of our Chaos Holy Land. Yet you actually want to give it up?"

Undying Ancestor said gravely, "Divine Son, you had better think this through. With the status of Divine Son, you will possess the most cultivation resources in our Chaos Holy Land. But if you give up that status, you can only become an ordinary elder's disciple. The treatment will be far inferior to that of a Divine Son."

"Divine Son, you must think carefully. Do not act on impulse." The Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land beside them also reminded him with a stern expression.

"Divine Son..." Di Tian did not know what to say. He only wanted the Divine Son to cultivate the Chaos Scripture and forge a Chaos Body, but giving up the status of Divine Son was far too great a price.

That was the Divine Son!

A position countless disciples yearned for!

Only a fool would give up such an identity.

Xiao Yun sighed inwardly. He did not want to give up the status of Divine Son either, but for those ten opportunities for enlightenment, he could only choose to give it up.

Having made up his mind, Xiao Yun said with a resolute expression, "Ancestors, venerable elders, this disciple is willing to relinquish the status of Divine Son. If this disciple can master the Chaos Scripture and forge a Chaos Body, then before long, this disciple can still become the Divine Son again. Conversely, if this disciple cannot forge a Chaos Body, then this disciple is unqualified to be the Divine Son."

Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

They were overwhelmed by Xiao Yun's bold spirit.

To give up the position of Divine Son, then become the Divine Son again—how much courage and perseverance would that require? Looking across all the heavens and myriad worlds, there was probably not another person like him.

Unconsciously, the ancestors in the hall all looked at Xiao Yun with admiration. Even those venerable elders now regarded Xiao Yun with appreciative, praising gazes.

After a moment of silence, one venerable elder slowly said, "Since the Divine Son possesses such boldness and perseverance, how can we refuse to fulfill his wish? Let it be as the Divine Son says!"

This time, no one objected.

Then, the venerable elders and ancestors all turned and departed with sighs.

Only the Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land, Di Tian, and Xiao Yun remained in the hall.

The Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land looked at Xiao Yun with a complicated expression. He then sighed softly and said, "Div... Xiao Yun, since this is your choice, we will respect it. From today onward, you will be the disciple of Elder Taishang Di Tian, with a status equal to those disciples of the elders Taishang."

"Many thanks, Holy Lord!" Xiao Yun bowed respectfully.

The Holy Lord of Chaos Holy Land nodded, then turned and left.

"Disciple Xiao Yun pays respects to Master!" Xiao Yun then bowed respectfully to Di Tian.

Di Tian smiled bitterly. "I never expected you to give up the status of Divine Son. Speaking of it, this old man has harmed you."

"Master need not say such things. This disciple insisted on cultivating the Chaos Scripture; it has nothing to do with Master." Xiao Yun said solemnly.

Di Tian was moved upon hearing this. Then he said in a deep voice, "Since that is the case, your master promises you this: within the hundred years of lifespan I have remaining, I will devote myself to nurturing you and will not hold anything back."

Xiao Yun was stunned. "Master, why do you only have a hundred years of lifespan left?"

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This won't do. I had only just taken a master, and he was already about to die. Once he dies, who am I supposed to rely on?

Xiao Yun immediately regretted it bitterly. Had he known this earlier, he would not have given up the status of Divine Son just now.

Damn this harmful system.

"You do not know this, disciple. Those of us in the Transcendence Realm have only a thousand years of lifespan. I am already nine hundred years old this year, so I have only a hundred years left." Di Tian sighed.

Xiao Yun frowned. "Then how can Master increase his lifespan?"

Di Tian shook his head. "Only by breaking through in cultivation and entering the Heavenly Realm can one increase their lifespan to two thousand years. However, I cultivate the Chaos Scripture, and every step of advancement is exceedingly difficult. Therefore, it will likely be very difficult for me to break through to the Heavenly Realm."

Xiao Yun suddenly understood, then asked, "Master, I know nothing about cultivation. May I ask what realms cultivators have?"

"Hehe, since I am your master, I naturally must tell you these things. But first, let us leave this place and head to my cave abode."

After speaking, Di Tian summoned a white cloud and carried Xiao Yun toward the distance.

Along the way, Di Tian slowly said, "Cultivators have fourteen realms in total. From lowest to highest, they are Body Refining, Qi Gathering, Divine Bridge, Cave Heaven, Spirit Sacrifice, Awakening, Soul Departure, Nirvana, Transcendence, Heavenly Realm, Saint, Great Saint, Quasi-Emperor, and Great Emperor."

Xiao Yun could not help feeling emotional upon hearing this. There were far too many realms. No wonder his bargain-bin master had cultivated for so many years and had only reached the Transcendence Realm.

The scenery within Chaos Holy Land was exceptionally beautiful. As an elder Taishang, the place where Di Tian's cave abode was located was naturally magnificent as well.

There were waterfalls plunging down three thousand feet, countless varieties of rare birds, and mountain after mountain bathed in golden sunlight. Immortal mist drifted through the air, displaying the grandeur of an immortal domain.

On a mountain peak thick with spiritual energy and blessed with exquisite scenery, Di Tian and Xiao Yun descended atop a white cloud.

"Disciple, this is Imperial Peak, your master's cultivation cave abode. From now on, you will cultivate here," Di Tian introduced.

Xiao Yun looked ahead. This mountain peak was enormous, with many exquisite palaces scattered across it. One could clearly see how prosperous it had once been.

Yet strangely, there seemed to be few people in those palaces now, making the entire mountain peak silent and devoid of life.

However, Xiao Yun did not ask further. He merely obediently followed Di Tian toward the largest palace among them.

This palace was called Heavenly Hall. It was the most exquisite, most luxurious, and largest palace on the mountain peak.

"This used to be where your master lived. Now, I bestow it upon you," Di Tian said as he led Xiao Yun into the hall.

Xiao Yun hurriedly said, "How could this disciple dare to overstep?"

Di Tian waved his hand with a smile. "Your master has long ceased living here. I now contemplate the Great Dao by the riverbank. This place has stood empty for a long time, making it just right for you to live in."

Xiao Yun no longer declined.

At this moment, a white-haired old man approached them and respectfully bowed. "Greetings, Master. Greetings, Young Master."

Di Tian pointed at the white-haired old man and introduced him to Xiao Yun. "This is my follower. You may call him Uncle Fu. Let him first show you around Imperial Peak. When night falls and starlight is at its richest, your master will pass the Chaos Scripture on to you and help you step onto the path of cultivation."

"Yes, Master!" Xiao Yun nodded, then watched Di Tian leave.

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