859: Chapter 860 Reward Arrives

Wang Zhan was stunned on the spot, as if he didn't understand the meaning of these words for a moment.

He opened his mouth, his eyes filled with unbelievable shock, and it took him a long while to find his voice:

"Senior Gu, are you saying... to acknowledge you as my Revered Master?"

Gu Changge's expression was indifferent, and his tone was calm:

"Your Aptitude is acceptable, and your Heart-Nature is also good.

You have fought repeatedly despite defeats, never wavering in your Dao Heart. This resilience is even more precious than talent.

If you are willing, I will take you as my Disciple."

Wang Zhan stared blankly at Gu Changge, but scenes from the past involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

He had lost to Xiao Ruobai, he had lost to Fang Hanyu, and he had been defeated by a single finger from Ling Xi...

He had once exerted all his strength, yet still fell short at the last moment, falling down again and again, and climbing back up again and again.

He thought he would always walk this path alone.

Until he met Senior Gu, who guided him in the right direction time and again, and even gifted him that incredibly precious imperial dao true seed.

It could be said that without Gu Changge, there would be no Wang Zhan today!

In his heart, he had always silently regarded Gu Changge as his guiding mentor.

He never expected that one day, the Senior he admired so much would actually stand before him and say, "Are you willing to acknowledge me as your Revered Master?"

Endless ecstasy, awe, and trepidation intertwined, washing over his Dao Heart, completely destabilizing his usually calm mind.

Without the slightest hesitation, his knees suddenly sank, and he knelt heavily upon the immortal soil. With his hands clasped in salute and his forehead lowered, his posture was respectful to the extreme.

A crisp thud echoed throughout the entire pure land.

"Disciple Wang Zhan! I am willing to acknowledge Revered Master as my Revered Master!"

Wang Zhan's voice was powerful and resonant, carrying an excitement that was difficult to conceal, and even more so, a determination that would not change in this life:

"From this day forth, this Disciple will strictly abide by Revered Master's teachings, maintain a firm Dao Heart, and not fail Revered Master's cultivation!

In this life, I will never betray my Revered Master, and never go against the Dao. If I violate this oath, may my dao foundation be completely destroyed, and my Divine Soul utterly extinguished!"

The oath was resonant, shaking all directions.

Gu Changge's expression was indifferent, but a faint warmth flickered in the depths of his eyes.

He raised his hand slightly, and a warm, pure white light overflowed from his palm, gently landing on Wang Zhan's forehead.

The pure Great Dao Origin flowed slowly, instantly cleansing the worldly dust around Wang Zhan and stabilizing his Dao Heart.

"Since you have entered my sect, there is no need to make such vicious oaths."

Gu Changge's voice was clear and melodious, falling by Wang Zhan's ear: "I see that your Dao Heart is pure, and you are obsessed with the Dao.

On your future path of cultivation, I can protect your path, clear your doubts, and help you break through your shackles to ascend to the Peak of the heavens."

"But you must remember, cultivation lies in the heart, and one's standing lies in virtue. Guarding your original heart and preserving great righteousness is not failing me, nor failing the Great Dao."

"Rise."

Wang Zhan rose at his words and stood to the side, his expression still carrying a bit of excitement and daze.

The Taichu Heavenly Emperor and the will of the immortal domain watched this scene from the side, both filled with endless emotions in their hearts.

Once acknowledging a Supreme mighty figure as his Revered Master, receiving the personal inheritance of the Great Dao, and having his path protected, Wang Zhan's future was already destined to shine brilliantly across the heavens, with no one able to stop him!

And at the very moment the apprenticeship ceremony was completed, the familiar System prompt sounded on time in Gu Changge's mind.

"Ding! Detected that the Host has completed the Disciple recruitment mission. Calculating rewards..."

The crisp prompt of the System rang out in Gu Changge's Sea of Consciousness, with a hint of a cheerful tone at the end.

"Invincible Domain: Expanding to a range of ten billion miles... Expansion complete."

"Location Change Card has been distributed to the System space. The Host can view and use it at any time."

"Twenty million cultivation points have arrived."

"Supreme Divine Weapon is randomly matching... Matching complete."

"Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Supreme Divine Weapon, Taixu Immortal-Slaying Sword. It has been distributed to the System space, and the Host can view and use it at any time."

A series of System prompts rang out one after another, so fast that even Gu Changge was a bit overwhelmed.

He was slightly startled, and his mind immersed into the System space. Sure enough, he saw a Location Change Card glowing with a faint golden luster quietly floating there.

Beside it was a long sword that was pitch-black all over, with Chaos Dao Rhyme flowing along its blade. Faint purple arcs of lightning leaped at the edge of the blade, emitting a heart-palpitating sharp aura.

Taixu Immortal-Slaying Sword.

Gu Changge's gaze narrowed slightly. He reached out his hand and grasped empty air, and the long sword fell into his hand.

The sword body was heavy and ice-cold to the touch. An extremely sharp Sword Intent emanated from the blade, as if a gentle swing could slice through the eternal Void Realm.

On the hilt, two ancient Dao characters, "Taixu," were carved. The brushwork was vigorous, containing some extremely mysterious sword Dao Law.

"A fine sword," Gu Changge praised sincerely.

Although he did not often use swords, the quality of this sword was indeed worthy of the four words "Supreme Divine Weapon."

If it were taken to the Heaven Realm for auction, even those old Supreme monsters who had been in seclusion for many years would probably not be able to resist fighting for it.

Gu Changge played with it for a while, then put the Taixu Immortal-Slaying Sword back into the System space, his gaze falling on the cultivation points column.

Twenty million cultivation points were enough for him to break through another four levels of the Heavenly Venerable Realm.

"Not bad. System, you can give me more missions like this!"

Gu Changge was in no hurry to make a Breakthrough. Instead, he first exited the System space and looked at Wang Zhan, who was standing respectfully in front of him.

"Let's go and meet Xiao Ruobai and the others."

Wang Zhan clasped his hands solemnly: "This Disciple respectfully obeys Revered Master's command!"

Gu Changge nodded, then looked at the Taichu Heavenly Emperor and the will of the immortal domain: "As for the Immortal Domain, I will trouble the two of you to look after it."

The Taichu Heavenly Emperor hurriedly clasped his hands: "Fellow Daoist... Senior, please rest assured. We will definitely do our utmost to guard the Immortal Domain."

The light and shadow of the will of the immortal domain also fluctuated slightly in response.

Gu Changge said no more. Stepping out, his figure disappeared into the pure land.

Azure Profound Sect, Zizhu Peak.

The mountain wind brushed past, the sea of bamboo swayed, presenting a serene and tranquil scene.

When Gu Changge landed on Zizhu Peak with Wang Zhan, Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, and the others who were Cultivating at the Peak all stopped together, their gazes sweeping over.

"Revered Master!"

"It's Revered Master! He's back!"

Several of them stepped forward to welcome him, but when they saw Wang Zhan behind Gu Changge, their steps halted in unison.

"Wang Zhan?"

Xiao Ruobai was the first to recognize him, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes. "Why are you here?"

Wang Zhan rubbed his nose, not knowing how to speak for a moment.

Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back, throwing out a sentence in a flat tone:

"From now on, Wang Zhan will be my fifth Disciple. You guys, take good care of him."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned.

The astonishment on the faces of Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, Ling Xi, and the others lasted for only an instant before turning into relief and warmth.

They had witnessed Wang Zhan's growth all the way. That resilient Dao Heart of his was indeed worthy of Revered Master's favor.

"Greetings, Fifth Junior Brother!"

Xiao Ruobai was the first to react. Stepping forward with large strides, he lightly punched Wang Zhan's chest, a hearty smile appearing on his face:

"Great! Now that you've entered Revered Master's sect, we will be family from now on!"

Wang Zhan was a bit dazed by the punch, but then he felt that unreserved warmth. His heart warmed, and he clasped his hands in return:

"Greetings, Eldest Senior Brother!"

"Fifth Junior Brother, there is no need for such politeness."

Fang Hanyu showed a gentle smile and nodded slightly: "Welcome, welcome."

"Thank you, Second Senior Brother," Wang Zhan hurriedly returned the greeting.

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