At the Clear Void Sect Master's question, countless gazes gathered on Su Jian.
Some guessed that Su Jian might choose the Treasure-Gathering Heavenly Sect or the Heavenly Gang Dao Sect, but the most likely choice was still the Clear Void Sword Sect!
In an instant, the surrounding world seemed to fall silent.
Even Su Jian felt tremendous pressure, but his heart was firm. No prospect of gain would make him lose his head.
He raised his head and declared, "I won't choose any of your sects. I already have a master! He's right here beside me!"
His words sent the entire crowd into an uproar!
No one had expected Su Jian's choice to be none of them!
Granted, that young man had been the first to recognize the pearl before him, but what could he give Su Jian?
Rather than follow someone with no future, why wouldn't he cultivate in a powerful sect?
Did he not understand that?
The young people who wished they could take his place were so furious that they nearly ground their teeth to pieces.
Sects they couldn't enter even in their dreams were all extending invitations to him, yet he had chosen none of them?
It was enough to infuriate someone to death!
If they could, they would have beaten Su Jian to death and chosen their favorite sect in his place.
"Alas, young people really don't know any better. He could have had a heaven-defying start, yet he insists on choosing a road to death!"
"If it were me, I'd have chosen the Clear Void Sword Sect already. Would I even need to think?"
"Such talent is wasted on him! If only I could have it!"
Everyone discussed it, some envious and others jealous.
The Clear Void Sect Master and the others had never expected that this would be the response they ultimately received.
These Body Integration Realm big shots all widened their eyes in disbelief, scarcely able to believe it was real.
With such favorable prospects laid before him, he rejected them and insisted on following a nobody?
What on earth was he thinking?
The Clear Void Sect Master was particularly furious. He had nearly talked his mouth dry, yet this boy still refused to come?
Damn it, if you didn't have the Supreme Sword Bone, I'd have slapped you dead already!
"Young man, think this through. What can he give you? My Clear Void Sword Sect is different. We can nurture you into a Sword Dao Immortal Emperor in the future!"
Immortal Emperors were the strongest beings in the Desolate Immortal Great World. Over countless years, there had only been so many Immortal Emperors in the entire Desolate Immortal Great World.
That was the ultimate realm everyone dreamed of reaching, but the number who could attain the position of Immortal Emperor was practically zero!
Thus, the title of "Sword Dao Immortal Emperor" alone was enough to make anyone drool with longing!
But the pie he painted in the sky had no effect whatsoever on Su Jian. What Sword Dao Immortal Emperor? At least have an Emperor Grade cultivation method before you talk to me about that!
His master was different. While helping him awaken his physique earlier, his master had also passed on the Emperor Grade cultivation method, Eternal Sword Dao.
This was a complete Emperor Grade cultivation method, and a Sword Dao cultivation method at that!
Which sect present could do that?
So whether out of gratitude or practical considerations, he could never betray his master!
"I've thought it through. I will never betray my master. Seniors, please leave!"
Su Jian spoke firmly.
Ye Chen was very satisfied with his performance. This boy valued loyalty and affection; taking him as a disciple had not been in vain.
Just then, Ye Chen also received the latest notification from the system.
[Host has triggered a random mission: Make the name of the Kunlun Holy Land resound throughout the Falling Moon Region! Rewards will be issued according to mission completion!]
System, you really are considerate. Giving me a mission at a time like this? Isn't this practically handing me treasures?
Ye Chen revealed a satisfied smile. It seemed he would have to get things moving in the Falling Moon Region. The Kunlun Holy Land would surely become renowned across the myriad worlds in the future.
He would start with the Falling Moon Region!
The Clear Void Sect Master, meanwhile, was deeply displeased with Su Jian's words.
The Body Integration Realm big shots all looked at Ye Chen, not considering him particularly formidable.
Besides, since Su Jian didn't want to betray his master, that was easy to resolve. As long as they killed this master, it wouldn't count as betrayal, would it?
Killing an insignificant person to obtain the Supreme Sword Bone posed no burden on their consciences.
"Boy, I advise you to know what's good for you. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The Clear Void Sect Master looked at Ye Chen and issued a warning and threat, his killing intent chilling.
He made no attempt to conceal his killing intent toward Ye Chen. Even the temperature throughout the Subduing Dragon Mountain Range dropped considerably, and countless invisible strands of sword intent drifted through the air.
Everyone felt a painful slicing sensation all over their bodies, as though the slightest movement would cause the sword intent to dismember them into tens of thousands of pieces!
This is bad!
Su Lingyun cried inwardly.
The Clear Void Sect Master intended to kill!
Unless something unexpected happened, he was about to attack that young man!
Although she didn't know Ye Chen, she had felt favorably toward him at first sight, and her intuition told her this young man was far from ordinary.
Thus, Su Lingyun had decided to reveal her identity and protect Ye Chen!
She was only in the Void Refinement Realm and was no match for the Clear Void Sword Sect, but she had the Falling Moon Holy Land behind her. She believed that however overbearing the Clear Void Sect Master might be, he wouldn't dare oppose the Falling Moon Holy Land.
"Senior Sister, let's get ready to step in!"
Tao Yaoyao also spoke quietly.
For some reason, she, too, felt quite favorably toward that unfamiliar young man. Faced with pressure from several sects, he could remain unperturbed and even respond with a smile.
That calm, composed bearing alone was very appealing.
Su Lingyun and Tao Yaoyao were both ready to step forward and protect Ye Chen!
Countless people around them looked at the silent Ye Chen as though watching a joke unfold.
Perhaps this boy had something unusual about him, but he was facing the entire Clear Void Sword Sect now, and even several powerful sects.
Did he have any way to survive today?
"Master..."
Su Jian grew nervous as well.
His sensitivity to sword intent was so keen that he understood better than anyone just how terrifying the Clear Void Sect Master was at this moment!
Ye Chen gave him a reassuring look and said softly, "With your master here, in heaven and earth, I alone reign supreme!"
Su Jian was deeply shaken!
In heaven and earth, I alone reign supreme?
What an astonishing presence!
Above them, the Clear Void Sect Master said coldly, "We've given you every chance you were due. You're the one courting death, so don't blame us!"
As he spoke, the Clear Void Sect Master pointed a finger toward Ye Chen, conjuring a giant sword over a hundred zhang long that shot toward him.
Even a casual finger strike from a Body Integration Realm big shot possessed earth-shaking might capable of severing mountain ranges and cleaving seas!
Using it to kill a young man was like using an ox-cleaving blade to slaughter a chicken!
This is bad!
Su Lingyun's small face turned deathly pale with fright. She hadn't even had time to announce her identity and protect Ye Chen. How could he strike so quickly?
No one could block this sword!
The enormous Sword-Ray grew larger and larger in everyone's eyes, and countless people fell into despair. Even though it wasn't aimed at them, the shock waves alone could blast their bodies and souls into oblivion!
Just then, Ye Chen looked up at the Clear Void Sect Master with the hint of a smile, then casually snapped his fingers.
Snap!
With that soft sound, the giant sword about to descend upon his head shattered with a thunderous crash!
At the same time, without the slightest warning, the Clear Void Sect Master's body exploded into a cloud of blood mist. Foul-smelling blood showered down like rain.