Chapter 697: Chapter 695: Choose a New Inheritance?
Elder Lei had lost face because of Lin Xuan, and even now, many elders mocked him for having no eye for talent. Because of this, Elder Lei had long held a grudge against Lin Xuan. However, the Sacred Institute had its own rules; he could not attack a disciple without reason. Breaking the rules would result in severe punishment.
But since this Lin Xuan is courting death by challenging an older student, his end will be miserable. I can watch his tragic downfall, which will be quite satisfying. It will also help me vent this resentment.
Thinking of this, he waved his hand and said to Gu Xinghe, "Bring the Treasure Mirror here. Let me see what it recorded."
"This..." Gu Xinghe hesitated, stammering where he stood without stepping forward.
"What’s wrong?" Elder Lei’s face darkened. "You didn’t record it with the Treasure Mirror, did you?"
Seeing his master about to get angry, Gu Xinghe hurriedly said, "I recorded it."
"Then hurry up and bring it over! What are you waiting for?"
"Well..." Gu Xinghe said hesitantly, "I did record the battle with the Treasure Mirror, but the result was somewhat... unexpected."
"What? Did that kid just admit defeat?" Elder Lei frowned. If that were the case, I wouldn’t get to see his miserable end.
"No," Gu Xinghe said. "That kid didn’t lose. He won!"
"What?" Elder Lei’s voice turned piercingly cold. "Explain clearly. How did he win?"
Gu Xinghe proceeded to tell him everything. "That Lin Xuan mastered the Celestial Sound Black Dragon Wave," he said. "He defeated Shen Tang in a single move."
What? Upon hearing this, Elder Lei shot to his feet. His figure flickered, and he instantly appeared in front of Gu Xinghe, snatching the Treasure Mirror from his hand.
I have to investigate this myself. I can’t believe what Gu Xinghe is saying. How could he possibly win? Let alone master the Black Dragon Wave! That’s an Earth-grade Martial Art. How could he have mastered it in just 20 days? This must be false. I don’t believe it. Gu Xinghe must be lying to me!
He took the Treasure Mirror and examined it carefully. The recording showed the entire battle process. When he saw Lin Xuan execute the Black Dragon Wave and defeat Shen Tang, Elder Lei’s eyes nearly popped out of his head.
How is this possible? How can this be? He found it utterly unbelievable. This guy really mastered the Black Dragon Wave! What a joke! Mastering the Black Dragon Wave in 20 days... what kind of talent is this? He’s practically a Young Emperor! Damn it, how does this kid possess such heaven-defying talent?
Elder Lei’s face was grim. Beside him, Gu Xinghe kept his head lowered, too scared to even breathe.
「On the other side, in the Holy Heaven Pavilion.」
Disciples were inside, discussing animatedly. Occasional exclamations rang out, which angered the Saint Heaven Elder.
"Do you not know what kind of place the Holy Heaven Pavilion is?" he said coldly. "Who allowed you to make such a racket?"
"Elder, please calm your anger," the disciples quickly apologized. "We were just too excited after hearing an earth-shattering piece of news. That’s why we cried out. We won’t do it again."
"What news could surprise you so much? Tell me," the Saint Heaven Elder asked, his curiosity piqued.
One of the disciples said, "Just a short while ago, this year’s Newcomer King, Lin Xuan, had a duel with an older student, Shen Tang. They competed using Sound Martial Arts, and the Newcomer King, Lin Xuan, used the Celestial Sound Black Dragon Wave to defeat Shen Tang in a single move!"
What? The Saint Heaven Elder, who had been completely indifferent, widened his eyes in shock upon hearing this. What did I just hear? Lin Xuan mastered the Black Dragon Wave!
"Are you sure?" he asked frantically.
The disciples were startled but nodded quickly. "We’re sure! Many people saw it happen, and the news has probably spread far and wide by now."
So it’s true. The kid really mastered the Celestial Sound Black Dragon Wave! The Saint Heaven Elder was incredibly shocked.
Previously, when Lin Xuan returned the Black Dragon Wave scroll and claimed to have mastered it, the Saint Heaven Elder hadn’t believed him at all. In my view, Lin Xuan was just boasting to save face. There was no way he could master the Black Dragon Wave in just 20 days. But now, he had actually done it! He wasn’t boasting! This is simply unbelievable! Mastering the Black Dragon Wave in 20 days is heaven-defying! Could this guy be a Young Emperor?
He wasn’t the only one who was shocked. The other elders in the Sacred Institute also received the news and were equally astounded. Even the Vice Dean was stunned. After confirming the news multiple times, he found it to be true. He immediately gathered the elders for a meeting to discuss what their stance on Lin Xuan should be.
Under normal circumstances, they would definitely focus all their resources on cultivating such an unparalleled genius. The Vice Dean might even take him as a personal disciple. But Lin Xuan was different. Lin Xuan was a Dragon Warrior, and as everyone knew, Dragon Warriors had no future. Even if they invested a great deal in him, Lin Xuan could not possibly amount to much; he wouldn’t even be able to become a Grandmaster. And yet, he possesses such heaven-defying talent. It would be a true waste if we didn’t cultivate him.
「In the great hall.」
Many elders were gathered. Even the Saint Heaven Elder was present. Ordinarily, he was responsible for guarding the Holy Heaven Pavilion and wouldn’t attend such meetings, but Lin Xuan was too heaven-defying, so he had to be there. Elder Lei was also there, his face dark as he remained silent. The stronger Lin Xuan became, the more tormented he felt.
The elders discussed the matter fervently, each expressing their own opinion on Lin Xuan. The Saint Heaven Elder was a staunch supporter of cultivating him.
"Such a genius must be given special focus!" he argued.
In contrast, Elder Lei was strongly opposed. "Lin Xuan is just a useless waste with no future," he spat. "So what if his talent is strong? Dragon Warriors are suppressed by heaven and earth; they have no future! Cultivating him would be a complete waste of resources!"
The other elders were also divided into two factions and began to quarrel fiercely.
The Vice Dean had a major headache, but he finally thought of a solution. "I have a compromise," he said. "This kid is currently a Dragon Warrior, which is why you all think he isn’t worth cultivating. But what if he were no longer a Dragon Warrior? What if he were to abolish all of his Dragon Dao Power? With his talent, even if he crippled his cultivation and started over, he should be able to grow with incredible speed."
This was indeed a good idea. The Saint Heaven Elder and the others who supported Lin Xuan were extremely excited. If Lin Xuan were to retrain and choose a different lineage, he would no longer be suppressed by heaven and earth!
Thinking of this, he stood up and said, "I’ll go persuade the boy. He should agree."
The Vice Dean thought for a moment. "Let’s just summon Lin Xuan here," he said, planning to persuade him personally.
Soon, someone was sent to find Lin Xuan. Elder Lei’s face was grim. Damn it, is this kid really going to receive intensive cultivation after all? The thought of Lin Xuan soaring to new heights in the future made Elder Lei so frustrated he could have coughed up blood. But this was the Vice Dean’s decision, and it was backed by the Saint Heaven Elder and many other powerful elders; he couldn’t change it.
Before long, Lin Xuan arrived. He was startled to see so many elders gathered in the great hall. What’s going on? Is something major happening at the Sacred Institute?
"Kid, here’s the situation," the Saint Heaven Elder quickly explained their proposal. "As long as you abolish your Dragon Warrior cultivation and choose a new lineage to train in, our Sacred Institute will commit all of its resources to cultivating you."
Elder Lei sighed and helplessly closed his eyes. In my opinion, Lin Xuan will definitely agree. After all, Dragon Warriors have no future.
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