Ringing the Bell for a Hundred Years, I Became the Sect’s Ancestor – Chapter 62

Chapter 62: Choice

Inside the Divine Sword Hall.

“Grand Martial Uncle, could you have been mistaken?”

said Yang Hanliang, the Unity Peak Master.

Within Divine Sword Sect, besides Grand Martial Uncle, this Celestial Being, how could there be a second person possessing True Image Level Sword Intent?

Everyone else present deeply agreed.

After all, this Grand Martial Uncle, how to put it, has a somewhat carefree and mischievous personality, perhaps because he has lived too long, anyway, he’s not easy to get along with.

“Although this old man is old, my mind is not yet muddled. That person was able to escape from my hands, could it be fake?”

The bald, white-haired elder blew his beard and glared.

Unity Peak Master Yang Hanliang dared not speak further.

“Forget it, asking you is pointless. This old man will find him myself. As long as he is truly a member of our Divine Sword Sect, he definitely won’t escape this old man’s eyes.”

The bald, white-haired elder waved his hand, then got up and walked towards the door.

Everyone present looked at each other in dismay.

Just as the bald, white-haired elder reached the doorway, he stopped.

“Look at this old man’s memory, I almost forgot something important. For the Grand Empress Dowager’s 200th birthday, you will select a young disciple with exceptional comprehension, talent, and cultivation to accompany this old man to the Jade Capital for the celebration. Remember, the more outstanding the better, this old man doesn’t want to lose face.”

After finishing speaking, he left directly.

The high-level officials of Divine Sword Sect present took this matter very seriously after hearing it, not daring to delay, and immediately began discussing.

“True Disciples cannot leave Divine Sword Sect, so we can only choose from the Inner Sect Disciples who previously matched with Divine Swords.”

Divine Sword Sect Master Feng Shaoyu said, “It’s down to three choices, who do you think we should send?”

“Sect Master, my disciple Chang Xiaoyao has been in the Innate Realm for over two years and is not far from the middle stage. His comprehension of Sword Intent is progressing rapidly. I think he is the most suitable.”

Dripping Water Peak Master Yun Lei spoke up.

“Peak Master Yun, you can’t say that. Grand Martial Uncle said ‘exceptional comprehension, talent, and cultivation,’ indicating that comprehension is the most important. My disciple Ji Ming comprehended Sword Intent a few months earlier than Chang Xiaoyao. Moreover, he has also broken through to the Innate Realm. More importantly, he is not yet twenty-five years old.”

Martial Melody Peak Master Xie Tiancheng said proudly.

“So what? Can he defeat my disciple?”

Dripping Water Peak Master Yun Lei said calmly.

“You”

Martial Melody Peak Master Xie Tiancheng snorted coldly.

With the difference in Sword Intent and cultivation, both having matched with Divine Swords, his disciple was naturally not a match.

“Peak Master Yun, Peak Master Xie, have you forgotten Old Ghost Zhou? His disciple also matched with a Divine Sword and is also in the Innate Realm. His Sword Intent and cultivation are not bad either.”

The fat elder said with a smile.

“How can a Divine Sword matched by luck be compared to my disciple?”

Xie Tiancheng said dismissively.

“Alright, stop arguing. Summon all three and let Grand Martial Uncle choose himself.”

Divine Sword Sect Master Feng Shaoyu had a headache.

These three disciples were indeed all excellent.

Even Zhou Buping’s disciple, matching with a Divine Sword might have been due to luck, but luck is also a part of strength, isn’t it?

Moreover, comprehending Sword Intent before reaching the Innate Realm, breaking through to the Innate Realm within three years, and ultimately matching with a Divine Sword, all indicated that this disciple was already outstanding enough.

The sky was not yet bright.

A clear bell sound had already rung through the air above Divine Sword Sect.

On the top of a pavilion along a mountain path, the bald, white-haired elder was sound asleep, with a wine jar beside him.

Suddenly, his body trembled and he sat up as if by reflex.

He rubbed his face vigorously with both hands.

“Bell sound?”

He couldn’t help but recall his spiritual consciousness being attacked by the strange bell sound last night.

“Somewhat similar, but also different.”

He quickly got up, and with a movement, soared into the air, flying towards the distance.

After ringing the bell, Li Qian began cultivating the Heartless Sword Manual.

Suddenly, he felt an obscure gaze observing him.

It should be that Celestial Being expert.

Li Qian pretended not to notice and continued practicing his sword slowly.

Moreover, he lowered his True Qi circulation to the initial stage of the True Qi Realm.

The Law Instrument Time Bell had the effect of shielding and weakening all of his own aura, so achieving this was naturally a piece of cake.

If he hadn’t been in the middle of a breakthrough last night, causing a bit of commotion, that Celestial Being expert definitely wouldn’t have noticed him.

On a tree a few hundred meters away from the Time Bell Pavilion.

The bald, white-haired elder crossed his arms, occasionally commenting on Li Qian’s sword practice, “Hmm, this sword technique is practiced well, and his cultivation is decent. I wonder whose disciple he is?”

Suddenly, he looked towards the other side of the bell tower, where Zhou Buping walked down with his hands behind his back.

“Eh, is he this kid’s disciple? No wonder the sword technique looks familiar.”

“I didn’t expect that after so many years away, this kid actually found a suitable disciple.”

So he turned and flew away.

Sensing that the gaze had disappeared, Li Qian resumed his normal cultivation.

He was quite happy.

He was the one who escaped from a Celestial Being, after all.

Although that Celestial Being didn’t use his full strength.

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The fact that he could escape showed that his strength was already not weak.

Moreover, that Celestial Being’s Sword Intent was clearly also at the True Image Level.

Didn’t that mean his Sword Intent was already very strong?

“Sword Intent comparable to a Celestial Being, but cultivation hasn’t caught up. It seems I need to improve it in the future.”

Li Qian thought to himself.

Si Hour.

Just after ringing the bell, Li Qian was about to cultivate when his master returned from down the mountain.

“Li Qian, come with me to the Divine Sword Hall quickly.”

Master Zhou Buping shouted from outside the bell tower.

“Master, what’s the matter?”

Li Qian jumped down from the bell tower and asked curiously.

“It’s naturally good news. Our Divine Sword Sect’s Celestial Being is preparing to take an Inner Sect Disciple to the Jade Capital to celebrate the Grand Empress Dowager’s birthday. He will choose from the three of you Inner Sect Disciples who matched with Divine Swords. Disciple, you must perform well and strive for the opportunity to go to the Jade Capital. That way, you can broaden your horizons and have the chance to witness talented disciples from various sects.”

Master Zhou Buping said.

This was also the first time he had met that Sword Envoy Celestial Being. If Li Qian could be chosen, it would mean that his disciple could enter the Celestial Being’s sight in advance, which would be even more beneficial for his future martial arts cultivation.

“What’s so good about that?”

Li Qian pursed his lips slightly. He disliked this kind of thing where he had to show his face in a grand setting.

He was a bit socially anxious.

Divine Sword Hall.

This was the first time Li Qian had entered this central location of Divine Sword Sect.

Usually, those who were qualified to enter here were basically at the level of Elders, Peak Masters, True Disciples, and Sword Envoys. As for other Inner Sect Disciples, they simply didn’t have this qualification.

Li Qian was surprised to find two other Inner Sect Disciples.

They were both the ones who matched with Divine Swords in the Sword Tomb last time.

After seeing Li Qian arrive, both Inner Sect Disciples revealed a provocative air.

However, the hostility between these two seemed even stronger.

Looking at the large group of Divine Sword Sect bigwigs in the hall, Li Qian focused his gaze on his nose and his nose on his heart, appearing calm and composed.

Moreover, he vaguely sensed a gaze observing him.

But he didn’t mind.

He had always used the Time Bell to disguise his aura, which had already become an instinctive habit.

At the back of the hall, a bald, white-haired elder was observing the three Inner Sect Disciples who had matched with Divine Swords.

“Sigh, they’re all about the same. Why aren’t there any more outstanding ones?”

He muttered to himself.

“Grand Martial Uncle, have you made your choice?”

Divine Sword Sect Master Feng Shaoyu, standing beside him, couldn’t help but ask.

“The one on the left.”

The bald, white-haired elder said.

“Uh… Grand Martial Uncle, how did you make your choice?”

Divine Sword Sect Master Feng Shaoyu asked curiously.

“The one in the middle is too proud and confident. I’m afraid he’ll be discouraged if I take him to the Jade Capital. The one on the right lacks pride and confidence, has no fighting spirit, and feels too lazy. The one on the left, at a glance, you can tell he has a strong mind and is unfazed by honor or disgrace. In the martial path, he should be able to go further.”

The bald, white-haired elder commented.

“Grand Martial Uncle has chosen Chang Xiaoyao from Dripping Water Peak, then let him follow Grand Martial Uncle to the Jade Capital.”

The Divine Sword Sect Master said.

So he walked out and said, “Chang Xiaoyao, stay here. Ji Ming and Li Qian, you can go back.”

“Sect Master, in what way am I inferior to Senior Brother Chang?”

The proud young man, Ji Ming, asked with his neck raised.

“Ji Ming, you are not inferior, but Grand Martial Uncle has his reasons for choosing Chang Xiaoyao.”

Divine Sword Sect Master Feng Shaoyu said in a gentle tone.

“Ji Ming, hurry up and go out.”

Ji Ming’s master, Martial Melody Peak Master Xie Tiancheng, quickly said.

He knew his disciple’s personality, too proud and confident, and was afraid that in a fit of pique, he would anger that eccentric Grand Martial Uncle.

“Yes, this disciple will take his leave.”

Ji Ming was not stupid and immediately knew he had been presumptuous.

So after bowing, he turned and left the Divine Sword Hall with reluctance.

Not chosen?

Li Qian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed his disguise was quite good; that Celestial Being didn’t notice anything unusual about him.