Scrambling to Claim Him!

Inside the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace.

Watching the disciples passing around him, each radiating a rich, powerful aura, Xu Xuan felt a yearning stir in his heart.

"Zhao Wuji, you've arrived?"

Suddenly, a deep voice rang out. Not far away stood an old man in gray robes, his hands resting behind his back as he looked expressionlessly at Zhao Wuji.

The moment Zhao Wuji saw the old man, he became respectful. "Disciple Zhao Wuji pays his respects to Elder Ouyang!"

The elder's name was Ouyang Quede, and he was one of the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace's ten great elders. He had many disciples, but not a single one truly stood out.

"Mm."

Ouyang Quede nodded, then looked at Xu Xuan and said arrogantly, "You're Xu Xuan from the Cloud Azure Territory? The one with the chaos body!"

Xu Xuan promptly answered, "Yes, Elder Ouyang. This disciple's name is Xu Xuan, and this is my first visit to the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace."

Ouyang Quede's nostrils were practically pointing at the sky. Although he desperately wanted to take Xu Xuan as his disciple, he still had to keep up his grandiose act!

"If you wish to become a disciple of mine, you must first undergo the Three-Layer Trial. Only after passing it will you be qualified to enter my tutelage!"

Seeing that the other elders had yet to arrive, Ouyang Quede laid down this rule first.

Xu Xuan stared at Ouyang Quede in utter bewilderment, unable to understand where all that confidence came from.

This Elder Ouyang sounded utterly unscrupulous from his name alone. How could I possibly become the disciple of someone like him?

Even Zhao Wuji's face darkened. Elder Ouyang's pretentiousness was notorious throughout the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace.

But he dared not interrupt an elder, so he could only stand obediently to the side and listen.

"Hahaha, Quede, you really are shameless!"

Suddenly, a wild laugh rang out, and a middle-aged man clad entirely in scarlet robes approached barefoot!

He reeked of alcohol. His eyes suddenly widened, and his fury soared to the heavens. "You bastard, Ouyang Quede! Knowing how much I've loved drinking all my life, you took this opportunity to get me drunk and delay my arrival! You nearly snatched away such a gifted disciple!"

"Elder Huo!"

Zhao Wuji bowed again.

The newly arrived elder was named Huo Yan. He was the elder who valued loyalty and affection most in the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace, and also the one with the fiercest temper!

Ouyang Quede's aged face reddened. "Hah! He's the one I've chosen! Nobody had better try to snatch him away!"

"Is that so? It seems you do put on quite the airs, Ouyang Quede."

An old man dressed in white, with a divine sword slung across his back, strode through the air toward them. A single calm glance from him was enough to fill Ouyang Quede with apprehension.

Xu Xuan also looked at the old man carrying the divine sword. This elder's aura is terrifying!

"His cultivation is far beyond the Purple Mansion Realm. He's one of the three top elders. Even I only know that his surname is Bai!"

Zhao Wuji explained quietly from the side. Perhaps affected by Elder Bai's aura, even his legs began to tremble.

That monstrous man who could wipe out an entire city in just three moves actually felt fear in the face of Elder Bai's aura!

"What are you saying, Elder Bai? I simply hadn't expected him to have caught your eye. In that case, I can only endure the pain of surrendering someone I cherish."

Elder Ouyang spoke helplessly, inwardly wanting to curse Huo Yan a few times. If Elder Huo hadn't interrupted him, he probably would have already hoodwinked Xu Xuan into joining him.

As the three conversed, several more figures came rushing over.

Among them, several elders glared at Ouyang Quede. Clearly, he had played an indispensable role in their late arrival.

"There's only one disciple with a chaos body, yet so many of us want to become his master. Surely we can't cut him into nine pieces?"

Elder Bai stepped forward. "Elder Zhang accompanied the Palace Master on a journey and won't be able to return anytime soon. We nine are the nine elders of the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace. Young friend, if you wish to obtain better resources, you must choose your master from among us."

As Xu Xuan watched the Nine Great Elders sweep their burning gazes over him, he felt that something was rather off.

"Ahem!"

"I've taken a fancy to this youngster!"

Just as Xu Xuan struggled to choose, an old man with a wine flask hanging from his waist and alcohol fumes clinging to him suddenly flew over.

"Pavilion Elder, what brings you out here?"

Even Elder Bai's heart skipped a beat, and he inwardly sensed trouble.

Whether in seniority or strength, the Pavilion Elder far surpassed him. He was said to stand on the same level as the Palace Master.

He was also one of the most mysterious and powerful figures in the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace.

"This youngster possesses a chaos body, and I don't want to see a pearl gather dust. Thus, I wish to take him as my sole and final disciple. I wonder what you think?"

As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Xu Xuan.

System scan: Pavilion Elder!

Character overview: Powerful and eccentric. One of the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace's ancient figures, with strength and standing comparable to a Grand Elder.

"What is his exact cultivation level?"

Xu Xuan asked eagerly.

Exact cultivation level: ???

"Even the system can't detect it?"

Xu Xuan was astonished. Apart from the Pavilion Elder, Elder Bai was the only person present whose cultivation had produced such a result.

The other elders were all at the late stage or peak of the Purple Mansion Realm. Yet even Elder Bai treated the Pavilion Elder with utmost respect. This Pavilion Elder was probably at least two major realms above the Purple Mansion Realm!

At this thought, Xu Xuan marveled inwardly all the more at the might of the Mystic Universe Heavenly Palace.

"Young friend, what do you think of becoming my final disciple?"

The Pavilion Elder smiled.

"May I ask, Pavilion Elder, whether you could take her into your tutelage as well?"

Tempted by the offer, Xu Xuan boldly made his proposal.

"Hmm?"

Following Xu Xuan's gaze, the Pavilion Elder looked at Yun Qingxue, then shook his head slightly. "I've never taken a disciple in my life. Not everyone is qualified to become my disciple. She is not yet qualified!"

"Only by breaking through to the Sea Transformation Realm before the age of twenty, combined with your chaos body, would you qualify to become my disciple!"

Despite the Pavilion Elder's refusal, Xu Xuan's expression remained unsettled.

He calmly cupped his hands slightly. "Thank you for your kindness, Pavilion Elder. I still need to think it over. Please forgive me!"

"Hahaha, I never expected you to be such an interesting lad. Very well, very well. Since we aren't fated to be master and disciple, I won't force the matter."

"These nine elders are all quite good as well. More importantly, they should all be able to accept the young girl beside you."

The nine elders, who had already sunk into utter disappointment, immediately scrambled to make promises upon hearing that the Pavilion Elder had given up competing for him.

"Young friend, as long as you're willing to become my disciple, every resource will be yours to use, and the same goes for the young girl beside you. Your master could even take charge and arrange for this young girl to marry you!"

One shrewd elder spoke with a hearty laugh. How could he possibly fail to see the feelings between the two?

Hearing those words, Yun Qingxue's lovely face instantly flushed red.