117: Chapter 117 Four Divine Powers, Taking on Disciples and Becoming Masters

Watching her exceptionally talented student on the verge of a Breakthrough, True God Ling Xi's eyes were filled with gratification.

She turned around and went to brew another pot of tea.

Half a day passed by.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Chen Xing's aura climbed steadily as his Origin of Light expanded continuously, even triggering a phenomenon of heaven and earth.

Four pillars of divine, colorful light descended from the heavens, landing all around Chen Xing to form a square.

"Four Innate Divine Abilities!" True God Ling Xi's pupils constricted.

A normal person has one, a powerhouse has two, and some prodigies or favored children of heaven have three.

But four Innate Divine Abilities... this...

True God Ling Xi stared blankly at the figure sitting cross-legged on the ground, feeling that she had still underestimated this youth.

Because the last person to awaken four divine abilities in the Divine Ability Realm was named Hua Zizai.

"I'm definitely taking this student!" True God Ling Xi slapped the table.

As for Ye Jianxing?

Heh, she would snatch the boy first and worry about that later.

A massive amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was absorbed by Chen Xing, who was like a human black hole; this continued for several hours without stopping.

It wasn't until the next morning that the violent fluctuations finally ceased, and Chen Xing woke up.

Divine Ability Realm, a Minor Divine Ability User!

Chen Xing stood up, shook out his hands, and carefully felt the surging power within his body.

"There are six in total... I actually awakened four Innate Divine Abilities during this Breakthrough?" Chen Xing was inwardly delighted.

"Good disciple, you're awake?" In the bamboo pavilion, True God Ling Xi cast a gentle gaze toward him.

That address of 'good disciple' gave Chen Xing goosebumps. Why had this teacher suddenly changed so much?

Chen Xing didn't dare overthink it and cupped his fists, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher Ling Xi. I will never forget such great kindness!"

True God Ling Xi raised an eyebrow. "Weren't you calling me Teacher Han?"

Chen Xing paused. "Didn't you say to use your honorific title?"

"That's too formal," True God Ling Xi waved her hand.

"Come, you've just broken through and urgently need to stabilize. Teacher will give you a hand."

Chen Xing hesitated. Why was this teacher's attitude so different from before?

But after sensing carefully and finding no ill intent, he had no choice but to enter the bamboo pavilion and sit opposite her.

"This tea is called [Mind-Stabilizing Tea]. It is a great help for stabilizing one's Realm. Drink up." True God Ling Xi actually poured the tea for him personally.

"Teacher, what's wrong?" Chen Xing felt more and more that something was off and didn't dare drink it at all.

"How about this, why don't you take me as your Revered Master?" Simply put, True God Ling Xi stopped pretending.

"Huh?" Chen Xing was stunned, thinking he had misheard.

"I already have a teacher."

"That's different. If I recall correctly, you haven't truly performed a formal apprenticeship ceremony. Ye Jianxing is only your nominal teacher at the academy."

"That... seems to be the case?" Chen Xing paused, only then realizing that he indeed hadn't performed any formal Revered Master-disciple rites with Ye Jianxing.

What True God Ling Xi was asking for was that 'Disciple' and 'Revered Master' relationship, which was much more intimate.

However, Chen Xing felt it wasn't quite right. No matter what, one couldn't be reckless about taking a Revered Master.

"Teacher, I think it would be better to seek Teacher Ye's opinion on this matter first," Chen Xing said, shaking his head.

"The decision to take a Revered Master lies with you. What does it have to do with others?" True God Ling Xi countered.

Chen Xing felt embarrassed. Why was she in such a hurry to take him as a disciple? It wasn't like he was going to run away.

"To be honest, among everyone, I am the youngest, have cultivated for the shortest time, and have the highest talent. You won't lose out by following me," True God Ling Xi stated.

"Teacher, how about this: I'll make a call first and get in touch with Teacher Ye?" Chen Xing didn't dare agree yet.

"Do you not like me as a teacher?" True God Ling Xi's gaze sharpened, appearing somewhat annoyed.

"Uh..." Chen Xing was at a loss for words.

What was this? Forced love from a domineering Revered Master?

He had never seen a female version of this before.

In the end, True God Ling Xi couldn't win him over, so she had to contact the higher-ups to reach Ye Jianxing on the other end.

"What? She wants to take you as her disciple?" Upon hearing the news, even Ye Jianxing was momentarily stunned.

"Yes. Teacher, what do you think?" Chen Xing asked.

"Good kid, you still thought of me! I didn't dote on you for nothing!" Ye Jianxing chuckled.

"Very well, this isn't a bad thing anyway. There's no rule saying an Ability User can only have one teacher. Otherwise, how could one progress?"

He smiled and said, "Taking an Immortal God as a Revered Master is actually a bit of a loss for you. With your talent, you could find even better Revered Masters in the future."

Chen Xing was surprised. He hadn't expected his teacher to have such a high opinion of him.

"Take the offer. Currently, you lack influence and I'm not there. Having an Immortal Realm Revered Master as a backer is for the best," Ye Jianxing said.

"Alright, I understand," Chen Xing nodded.

"Fine then, congratulations on breaking through to the Divine Ability Realm and gaining a good Revered Master. I'll celebrate with you later. Let's leave it at that for now."

"Goodbye, Teacher."

"..."

Hanging up the phone, Chen Xing saw True God Ling Xi leaning against the bench, hands folded in front of her, looking at him with a benevolent face.

"Student... uh..."

Chen Xing cupped his fists and bowed slightly.

"Disciple... greets Revered Master!"

Hearing the change in address, True God Ling Xi beamed with joy. She immediately stood up and pulled him to sit down.

"Come, come, good disciple. Drink the tea first to stabilize your Realm. There's a big meeting after noon, so get ready."

"A meeting?" Chen Xing picked up the teacup.

"Then I should go back and prepare."

"No need to go back. You will Cultivate peacefully here. I will play the zither for you to help stabilize your cultivation; that is the priority."

"This... it's too much trouble for Revered Master." Chen Xing felt awkward. Why did it feel like this Revered Master was afraid he would run away?

True God Ling Xi smiled. "It's nothing. I've loved music since I was young. Even while walking, I'd think of humming tunes or playing the zither. It's just convenient."

Speaking of which, she looked at the zither and said, "Do you have any favorite songs? Perhaps I can even sing them?"

"This... would be a bit rebellious," Chen Xing wiped his sweat.

A disciple asking his Revered Master to perform music—if word got out, wouldn't he be labeled a Rebellious Disciple?

True God Ling Xi said solemnly, "Your Revered Master Cultivates the laws of sound. How is that rebellious? If you don't let me play the zither, it's equivalent to not letting me Cultivate. That would be truly rebellious!"

Hearing this, Chen Xing could only nod. "Revered Master is right. Then I shall Cultivate here."

Drinking the Mind-Stabilizing Tea, Chen Xing felt refreshed. His whole being became much more clear-headed, and he gained some deep insights.

Thinking of what his Revered Master had said, Chen Xing suddenly felt interested. With a 'try it out' mindset, he offered a poem from his hometown.

"This poem and music are truly wonderful. Did you write them?" True God Ling Xi asked in surprise.

"I didn't write it. It was... given to me by an old friend before they passed away." Chen Xing's mouth twitched as he made up a random excuse.

"What is it called?" True God Ling Xi lowered her head, looking for the right feel.

"Song of the Pipa," Chen Xing said.

"I'll give it a try."

"..."