482: Choose one from Chapter 482

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present tightened.

Chen Xuan continued, "Your Revered Master took a trip to Huangji Prefecture yesterday and gained quite a lot."

As soon as he spoke, two streaks of spiritual light flew out from his sleeve—one black and one green—suspending themselves in mid-air. As the spiritual light flowed, it emitted a heart-palpitating pressure; neither were ordinary items, and one could feel their extraordinary nature with just a single glance.

"This is..." Mu Wanqing covered her mouth in surprise. "god-rank magic treasures?!"

"Oh my goodness." Shu Shichan's eyes lit up. She had been extremely envious of such things; ever since she learned that her Eldest Senior Sister and the others had returned from the Secret Realm with a god-rank magic treasure each, this Little Girl's heart had been itching like a cat was scratching it.

If she had known there were so many benefits, she should have gone along too.

Her eyes darted around as she leaned forward, saying flatteringly, "Revered Master, you didn't happen to rob that Huangji Prefecture, did you?"

"Hmm?"

Chen Xuan swept a gaze over her.

Shu Shichan shuddered and immediately changed her tune: "This Disciple means that Revered Master is indeed the number one expert in the Nine Provinces, wise and divine, peerless in this world! For a mere Huangji Prefecture to enter Revered Master's Dharma Eye is their blessing."

"Alright, alright." Chen Xuan waved his hand, too lazy to listen to her continued nonsense.

He looked around at his Disciples and said slowly with a smile, "Wanqing, Ling Xian, Yun Xuanxuan—you several already obtained a god-rank magic treasure each in the Secret Realm to protect yourselves, so these two are not for you."

Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, her expression calm. Yun Xuanxuan also nodded obediently without any dissatisfaction.

Shu Shichan nodded like a chicken pecking rice: "Yes, yes, yes, Revered Master is wise!"

Last time, they took six god-rank magic treasures from the guixu immortal ferry boat, plus the Primordial Silence Heaven Seal from the Dragon Venerable, making exactly seven. Now with these two added, for the nine Disciples, there was exactly one for each person, leaving no one out.

Chen Xuan couldn't be bothered with her and waved his hand.

The Soul-Eater Blade slowly floated toward Ye Hao, hovering in front of him. Upon the pitch-black blade, seven dark red gems flickered slightly, like seven eyes that had just opened, gazing coldly at their new Revered Master.

"This blade is named the Soul-Eater Blade, specializing in severing Dao Foundations." Chen Xuan's voice was calm and steady. "Wherever the blade passes, it leaves a black line. That black line corresponds not only to the severing of one's cultivation base, but also represents a death tribulation. You are decisive in killing, which suits this blade perfectly."

Ye Hao took the Soul-Eater Blade with both hands. The seven dark red gems on the blade lit up simultaneously, as if responding to their new Revered Master.

He looked down at the blade in his hand, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly:

"Thank you, Revered Master!"

Chen Xuan nodded and turned his gaze to Li Pingan.

"Ping... Pingan." Li Pingan shuddered and hurriedly stepped forward, appearing somewhat inexplicably nervous.

Chen Xuan raised his hand, and the Eternal Evergreen Lamp slowly floated toward Li Pingan.

"This lamp is named the Eternal Evergreen Lamp. As long as the green light is not extinguished, the holder possesses an immortal body. Any injury or consumption of spiritual energy will be forcibly reverted to a state before it occurred by the green light."

"Your martial arts Foundation is solid. When fighting others, you can use this Magic Treasure to catch them by surprise. Trading life for life, injury for injury."

"This Disciple... thanks Revered Master."

Shu Shichan watched eagerly from the side, stomping her feet in anxiety: "Revered Master, what about me? This Disciple is your most outstanding and favorite Disciple!"

Chen Xuan glanced at her and said solemnly, "Alright, it's time to talk about serious business."

"Revered Master, you're appearing a bit less wise and divine now."

"Wait until you've made up for the back massages you owe your Revered Master before we talk about Magic Treasures."

"Ah?"

Shu Shichan's mouth drooped as she acted pitifully aggrieved: "Revered Master's words are making this Disciple feel a bit disappointed."

She pinched her throat, making her voice soft enough to drip water. "This Disciple has been refining Medicinal Pills day and night for the sake of my Senior Brothers' and Sisters' cultivation bases, putting in heart and soul, exhausting myself until I've lost a circle of weight. Not only do you not reward me, but you're also bringing up old debts?"

"Besides, serving Revered Master is a Disciple's natural duty. For Revered Master to use the word 'owe' makes it feel very inappropriate."

As she spoke, she peeked at Chen Xuan's expression. Seeing him unmoved, she added another line: "Revered Master, won't your conscience feel uneasy?"

Chen Xuan picked up his teacup and said unhurriedly, "Your Revered Master has no conscience. Your Revered Master only has a fair, strict, and impartial Dao Heart."

Tao Tao couldn't help but burst into laughter, and the hall was instantly filled with a happy atmosphere.

"Alright."

Chen Xuan raised his hand and said in a deep voice, "Your Revered Master publicly beheaded the Great Love Immortal Venerable in Huangji Prefecture yesterday. I expect this matter will soon spread throughout the Nine Provinces."

Hearing this, everyone in the hall couldn't help but become serious, though their surprise wasn't that great.

Beheading a powerhouse of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm—how many people in the entire Nine Provinces could achieve that?

But coming from the mouth of the man in white, it felt like a perfectly normal occurrence. The only curiosity was likely why Revered Master had made a move against him.

"However, this matter is likely not over yet."

Chen Xuan continued, "The Great Love Immortal Venerable was enslaved by the Yao Race for hundreds of years; he was the deepest nail the Yao Race had planted in the Nine Provinces. Now that the nail has been pulled, the Yao Race side will surely make a big move."

"So that's how it is."

Quiet discussions immediately broke out in the hall.

After all, up until now, only Shen Mutao and Xu Muchen knew the cause and effect of the situation.

Mu Wanqing looked up curiously: "Revered Master, are you planning to take a trip to the Demon Race Continent then?"

Shu Shichan immediately became interested: "Revered Master, Revered Master, I want... that White Bone Demon Venerable's demon..."

"You want to behead that White Bone Demon Venerable for your Revered Master?" Chen Xuan directly interrupted her: "Fine, then I will leave it for you to deal with."

"Ah?"

The Little Girl was instantly stunned.

Xu Muchen interjected, "Revered Master is reminding us that before long, the Nine Provinces will likely fall into great chaos. We must be more diligent in our cultivation recently and must not slack off."

Chen Xuan couldn't help but feel somewhat gratified.

"It turns out your Junior Brother understands your Revered Master's thoughts best after all."

Xu Muchen smiled slightly and continued, "Revered Master, what do you hope for us to do besides self-preservation when that great chaos arrives?"

Chen Xuan did not answer directly, but instead called out softly, "Qi Yue."

Qi Yue nodded slightly and waved her hand.

A map of the mountains and rivers of the Nine Provinces Continent suddenly emerged, floating above the main hall. Mountains, rivers, cities, and passes were all visible; the lines outlined by spiritual light were meticulous, as if the entire Nine Provinces were condensed within this patch of Void Realm.

"Pick one."

"Pick one?" Mu Wanqing tilted her head slightly, appearing somewhat confused.

Shu Shichan was first stunned, then she couldn't help but swallow, her voice tightening: "Revered Master wants... each of us to choose a province to resist the Yao Race?"

Chen Xuan corrected her, "Not resist, but preside over. You can also understand it as establishing subordinate sects."

As soon as these words came out, not only were Mu Wanqing and the others dazed, but even Hanyan, Xiao Yun, and the other Elders failed to react.

The hall fell into a brief silence.

Establishing subordinate sects?

Letting the Disciples each go to a province to start their own sects?

Such boldness...

However, coming from the mouth of this Sect Master Chen, it didn't make anyone feel it was at all abrupt. It was as if he should naturally have such breadth of mind and such a grand vision. If the Disciples of the dignified Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect were just huddled in the mountain gates to practice, that would be a waste of talent.

What truly shocked Xiao Yun, Qi Yue, and the others was that they hadn't expected this day to come so quickly.