457: You don't want to be unable to ascend, do you?

The Taixuan Ancestral Shrine.

On the outside, it appeared as a simple and ancient grey hall.

Overall, it was magnificent, solemn, and majestic.

Complicated light of laws swirled outside the hall.

Several Elders responsible for guarding the Taixuan Ancestral Shrine arrived at the entrance, circulated their spiritual power, and lifted the Restriction on the door.

A dazzling spiritual light immediately flashed across the shrine's gate.

Immediately following that, a roaring sound echoed.

The gate slowly opened.

A palpitating aura was released.

The Disciples followed True Person Taixuan and the group of Elders directly into the Taixuan Ancestral Shrine.

Perhaps because they knew they were about to see the statue of the Grandmaster Taixuan on this trip,

The Disciples consciously refrained from talking to one another.

For a moment, the scene was incredibly quiet.

After entering the Taixuan Ancestral Shrine,

What came into view was a thousand-zhang tall statue at its deepest part.

That statue was the statue of the Grandmaster Taixuan, appearing as an old man in white with an Immortal-like air, a gentle expression, gazing into the distance.

Countless faint flickers of the light of laws surrounded the statue of the Grandmaster Taixuan.

The statues of the other Holy Masters and Elders of past generations were placed neatly around the perimeter of the shrine according to their era, though these other statues were only a hundred zhang tall.

A spirit tablet was placed in front of each statue, carved with the identity of the figure.

"Everyone, join me in paying respects to the Grandmaster Taixuan!"

True Person Taixuan slowly walked to the statue of the Grandmaster Taixuan at the deepest part.

The other Elders and Disciples followed suit.

Promptly, everyone bowed slightly to pay their respects to the Grandmaster Taixuan.

"Junior True Person Taixuan pays respects to the Ancestral Master and the Seniors of the Holy Land's past generations.

Today is the day I pass the position of Holy Master to Saint Su Yun.

I ask the Ancestral Master and the Seniors of the Holy Land's past generations to witness this!"

True Person Taixuan looked directly at the statue of the Grandmaster Taixuan, cupped his hands, and spoke in a respectful tone.

Just as he finished speaking, the entire Taixuan Ancestral Shrine suddenly underwent a violent tremor.

"This... what is the situation?

Has the Ancestral Master manifested?"

"This has never happened when Saints of past generations succeeded to the position of Holy Master!"

"What does this indicate?

This shows that Su Yun possesses heavenly talent, so much so that even the Grandmaster Taixuan and the Holy Masters and Elders of past generations have been stirred!"

Many Elders and Disciples discussed in low voices.

The shock in their eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

Some Elders were not visiting the Taixuan Ancestral Shrine for the first time.

But it was their first time seeing such a scene.

Soon, streaks of white light of laws converged in the air, and the phantom of an old man appeared.

This old man's phantom had an ethereal temperament, as if he had merged with the world, and his aura was unfathomable.

As soon as he appeared, he looked at Su Yun beside True Person Taixuan, his eyes immediately lighting up as he stroked his beard.

Then, with a flash, he arrived in front of Su Yun and sized him up.

"You are the new Taixuan Holy Master?"

"Not bad, not bad, quite spirited!

This talent would be a rare find even in the Immortal Realm."

"How long have you been in the Taixuan Holy Land?

You must have been nurtured since childhood, right?

Otherwise, it would be impossible to advance to the Enlightenment Realm so quickly."

"Eh, why is your Physique a bit strange? I can't see through it, I really can't see through it!

And the Cultivation Technique you practice?

I can't see through that either!

Right, has the situation of the Taixuan Holy Land been alright these past few thousand years?"

"Junior Su Yun pays respects to the Ancestral Master!

The current situation of the Taixuan Holy Land is quite good."

Su Yun looked around and suddenly realized that it seemed only he could see this phantom of the Grandmaster Taixuan.

"Oh oh, I must have startled you just now!

Hahaha, it's just that it's been too long since anyone has spoken to this old man.

So I said a bit much, don't mind me."

The Grandmaster Taixuan said with a beaming smile.

"Right, speaking seriously, has anyone from the Holy Land ascended in the last few thousand years?

I remember that every few thousand years, someone would ascend.

And every time those Juniors ascended, they would come here to see me.

But in these past few thousand years, not a single Junior at the Ninth Stage of Mahayana Realm has come to me.

If I hadn't sensed your unique Physique, I expect I would have continued to slumber!"

"Ancestral Master, you didn't know?

The Haomiao Realm has been blockaded for thousands of years!

Our Taixuan Holy Land can no longer contact the Immortal Realm!"

"What?

I was wondering why I couldn't sense my main body in the Upper Realm.

It seems something has happened in the Upper Realm!"

The Grandmaster Taixuan let out a sigh.

"Could it be the work of Jiyuan Palace?"

"Hmm? Ancestral Master, you know of Jiyuan Palace?"

"According to the news sent down from the Immortal Realm in the past.

Ten thousand years ago, Jiyuan Palace suddenly moved from another Immortal Domain to the territory near our Taixuan Immortal Sect in the Upper Realm.

At that time, Jiyuan Palace seemed to be searching for something.

I thought they were looking for some Legacy, but now it seems they have ill intentions towards the Haomiao Realm!"

"Ten thousand years ago? They appeared that early?"

Su Yun was somewhat surprised to hear this.

The Grandmaster Taixuan sighed slightly and continued:

"Yes, I discussed it with the Ancestral Masters of the other nine Holy Lands, but we still couldn't figure out Jiyuan Palace's goal.

Furthermore, the Palace Master of Jiyuan Palace is an Immortal at the tenth level of the Golden Immortal Realm.

The strongest in our Haomiao Immortal Alliance is only at the fifth level of the Golden Immortal Realm, so we didn't dare to act rashly.

And so, for a full few thousand years, our Haomiao Immortal Alliance and Jiyuan Palace minded our own business."

"What is the Haomiao Immortal Alliance?"

"It is an Immortal Alliance jointly established by myself, the Ancestral Masters of the other nine Holy Lands, and a small number of ascended Immortals from the Sects of the Haomiao Realm.

It is also the united force of the Haomiao Realm.

After all, there are many experts in the Immortal Realm, and our various Sects from the Haomiao Realm can only gain a foothold in the Immortal Realm by huddling together for warmth."

"From various indications, our Haomiao Immortal Alliance is likely in dire straits.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to allow Jiyuan Palace to blockade the Haomiao Realm."

"Therefore, the matter of saving the Haomiao Realm is entrusted to you.

I believe you can successfully save the Haomiao Realm!"

The Grandmaster Taixuan suddenly patted Su Yun's shoulder, his tone certain.

"Ancestral Master, are you joking?"

Su Yun was somewhat speechless.

Although he didn't know what level the Golden Immortal Realm was in the Immortal Realm,

Having read many novels in his past life, he knew that Golden Immortals must be very strong.

Even if they weren't at the top of the Immortal Realm, they were at a middle level.

And currently, he might not even be able to deal with those at the Mahayana Realm.

Even with the System, it couldn't make him reach the heavens in a single step.

This Grandmaster Taixuan thought far too highly of him.

"Little friend Su Yun, my judgment is definitely correct, you can do it!

Moreover, you might just be the Child of Destiny!

In this cultivation world of the Haomiao Realm, you will encounter continuous opportunities, turn misfortune into good luck, and finally grow into..."

"Ancestral Master, your imagination is too rich."

The corner of Su Yun's mouth twitched.

Him?

The Child of Destiny?

He was more like a Villain; he had already refined several protagonists in an instant.

And his opportunities were all snatched.

But rounding it up, it really was continuous opportunities.

"Little friend Su Yun, have some confidence, you are the Child of Destiny.

Otherwise, how could you become an Enlightenment Realm Cultivator at such a young age?

Although I cannot see through your Physique and the Cultivation Technique you practice, I believe you can do it!

Don't you want to be the Savior who rescues the Haomiao Realm and be revered by ten thousand people?"

The Grandmaster Taixuan's eyes revealed a glint as he spoke persuasively.

"No, no, this Junior's strength is insufficient. Let's talk about it when I have enough strength!

Besides, I have no interest in being some Savior."

Su Yun hurriedly waved his hand.

Sorry, but with that time, he might as well find a few more protagonists to plunder opportunities from.

"Little friend Su Yun, you don't want to be unable to ascend, do you?

If the crisis of the Haomiao Realm isn't resolved, the path of Ascension will be directly cut off.

In the future, you will be forever stuck at the Ninth Stage of Mahayana Realm, unable to truly achieve Immortal Ascension."