53: Enter the Supreme Vein and be called Lingxiao Sword Ancestor!

“Is this the divine sword from Burial Immortal Valley?”

“When I went to Burial Immortal Valley before, I was only focused on finding golden Magical Artifacts, and I didn't even see this divine sword.”

“It’s my first time seeing it too.”

“Why does it look a bit… delicate?”

“Let me tell you, this is the divine sword from Burial Immortal Valley. When I went there before, I tried to grab it, and my true Qi was instantly drained…”

As the divine sword floated in the Void Realm, the Disciples of Profound Heaven Dao Sect immediately whispered and discussed.

Their eyes were filled with clear envy.

The three Grand Elders immediately gathered around the divine sword, examining it.

Their emotions were even more profound than the others.

“I didn’t expect you to actually bring back the divine sword from Burial Immortal Valley.”

“Tsk tsk tsk, I remember when I was your age, I also tried to pick up this sword, but alas, I had no affinity.”

“A few years ago, us old fellows even went to Burial Immortal Valley as a group, but we still couldn't pick it up.”

“Even those at the Body Integration Realm couldn’t lift it, yet you, a Foundation Establishment Stage Disciple, managed to bring it back. It can only be said that you have an immortal affinity with this sword.”

The divine sword was right before their eyes.

After more than thirty thousand years of trials, and countless attempts by Cultivation Disciples, the ancient divine sword, which had remained unmovable, today miraculously appeared within the Sect of Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

As Grand Elders, the pride of the divine sword's owner joining the Sect was fully displayed on their faces.

The three Grand Elders once again focused their attention on Su Yang.

Looking at the Four-Tailed Fox on his shoulder, the expressions of the three Grand Elders were somewhat incredulous, even containing a hint of imperceptible insight.

Was Gu Yue afraid of them?

Are you kidding?

Although the three Grand Elders had all entered the Body Integration Realm, Gu Yue’s former Peak strength reached the nine-tailed supreme form, far surpassing the current three Grand Elders by two major Realms.

Even though she had fallen to the Nascent Soul Realm, they were still too green to see through her Incarnation Technique.

Besides, the fox was her true form. They wouldn't be able to see any problems even if they tried, right?

In response to the three Grand Elders' cautious scrutiny, Gu Yue merely yawned lazily, her four tails swaying casually, not even bothering to glance at them.

Since the three Grand Elders didn't find anything amiss, they gradually relaxed their guard.

“Excellent!”

“This mutated fox race is extremely rare. To be able to take a Four-Tailed Fox as a spirit pet, you truly are the owner of the divine sword!”

“This trip to Burial Immortal Valley, first obtaining the divine sword, then gaining a Four-Tailed Spirit Fox, this is a sign of the Sect's great prosperity!”

The Grand Elder with an elegant immortal demeanor said with a smile, nodding as he spoke, looking very pleased.

The Grand Elder in the Death God's attire spoke with a booming voice: “You are truly outstanding! From now on, the Sect will spare no resources to help you grow, ensuring your immortal path is smooth!”

“From now on, the Medicinal Pills I refine will be your daily food!”

The disheveled Grand Elder laughed heartily.

With the three Grand Elders personally speaking, these three sentences immediately drew envious gazes from tens of thousands of people, both high and low, within the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, towards Su Yang.

Regardless of whether they were new Disciples or old Disciples, or whether they were Sect Stewards or various Pavilion Masters.

Upon hearing these words from the three Grand Elders, who wouldn't be envious?

Miao Qingsha's eyes flickered in the crowd.

She had never expected that Su Yang, a miscellaneous Spiritual Root who couldn't Breakthrough for three years, would directly achieve a Heaven-Defying change of fate after a trip to Burial Immortal Valley, becoming a pillar of the Sect supported by the Grand Elders.

She vaguely felt that her decision to keep Su Yang away from Yun Yao was a foolish one.

She didn't know yet that the engagement between Yun Yao and Yu Ling Sect had been dissolved, and at this moment, she couldn't help but feel some entanglement and contradiction.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Wen Yuheng lightly coughed and took a step forward.

He respectfully said, “Three Grand Elders, all Elders. Su Yang possesses peerless talent, a resilient Heart-Nature, and has rendered immense service to the Sect. I, Yuheng, am unworthy, but I am willing to break the Sect Master's precedent of not taking Disciples to accept Su Yang as my personal Disciple, imparting all my knowledge to him, helping him ascend the immortal path early, and glorifying the Sect! I ask all Elders and Grand Elders to grant permission!”

As Wen Yuheng's words came out, the entire scene fell silent.

Immediately, there was an uproar!

“Isn’t the Sect Master not allowed to take Disciples?”

“All Disciples enter the various pavilions of the Sect, and the Sect Master never takes Disciples. I didn't expect the Sect Master to break this precedent for Su Yang.”

“Although it’s unexpected, it seems normal. Su Yang can gain the recognition of the divine sword, and look, he even has a Four-Tailed spirit pet. He truly is qualified for the Sect Master to take him as a Disciple.”

“It seems that Su Yang will truly soar to great heights from now on.”

“The Sect Master’s personal Disciple, tsk tsk tsk…”

The Sect Master's personal Disciple, what did that mean?

All Disciples understood!

This almost designated Su Yang as the future successor to the Sect Master!

Seeing the Elders remain silent, only nodding in support, everyone knew that this matter was already set in stone.

Countless envious and jealous gazes were cast towards Su Yang.

“Nonsense!”

A majestic voice, like a sudden clap of thunder, rang out, interrupting all discussions!

All the Disciples were startled and instantly fell silent.

They all looked in astonishment at the elegant Grand Elder in the center.

Even Wen Yuheng was somewhat incredulous for a moment.

Su Yang was already the owner of the divine sword, his identity extraordinary, and his importance to Profound Heaven Dao Sect was already incomparable. He thought there was no suspense in this matter.

It seemed that the Grand Elder did not agree.

“Grand Elder Xuan Qing, this is the result of Yuheng’s careful consideration, not a momentary impulse.”

“Su Yang is now very important to Profound Heaven Dao Sect…”

“Enough.”

Grand Elder Xuan Qing, who had become Wen Yuheng's Grand Elder, swept his gaze over Wen Yuheng, finally landing on Su Yang, slowly shaking his head, and said unequivocally: “Yuheng, I know what you mean. But, this matter is inappropriate.”

“May I ask, Grand Elder, what is inappropriate about this matter?”

Wen Yuheng asked unwillingly.

Even the fifteen Elders of the Elder Pavilion, who had been silent, showed expressions of confusion.

Now that Su Yang was the owner of the divine sword, was that still not enough for the Sect Master to personally instruct him?

What was the Grand Elder thinking!?

To be honest, even Su Yang himself was a little disappointed.

If he could enter the Sect Master's tutelage, the resources he would receive would definitely be different, which would be extremely beneficial to his future Cultivation.

But looking at the expressions of the three Grand Elders, this matter was clearly out of the question.

Grand Elder Xuan Qing slowly said, “The position of Sect Master concerns the rise and fall of the Sect, and is entangled in worldly affairs. How can it be a good teacher? Although you are already in the Soul Transformation Stage, you still need to strive forward on the immortal path. How much energy can you spare to teach a Disciple? What’s more…”

He paused, his gaze once again falling on Su Yang.

When he spoke again, his demeanor was even more solemn: “This child is the owner of the ancient divine sword! How can his path of Cultivation, his chosen Dao, be limited by ordinary Cultivation Techniques? How can his future be measured by a mere Sect Master?”

“A Sect Master in the Soul Transformation Stage is not qualified to teach the owner of the divine sword!”

Wen Yuheng: ???

What did the Grand Elder mean by this?

He, a Sect Master, was not qualified to teach Su Yang, so who else in Profound Heaven Dao Sect would be qualified to teach him!?

Soon, Wen Yuheng’s question was answered.

Grand Elder Xuan Qing’s profound voice spread throughout the Sect, and everyone heard the Grand Elder’s shocking, petrifying announcement:

“From today onwards, Disciple Su Yang will enter the Grand Elder’s lineage, becoming the first Disciple, titled ‘Lingxiao Sword Ancestor’! To see Lingxiao Sword Ancestor is to see the Grand Elders; anyone who dares to be disrespectful will be dealt with according to Sect law!”

The other two Grand Elders stepped forward, standing together to the left and right of Grand Elder Xuan Qing.

Clearly, this was a decision that the three Grand Elders of the Consecration Pavilion had already planned.

The entire Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

Fell into a dead silence!

Tens of thousands of Disciples, numerous Stewards, Pavilion Masters, and the Elders of the Elder Pavilion, including Wen Yuheng and Miao Qingsha, and even Su Yang himself, were all stunned on the spot upon hearing this news, their minds completely blank…