When He Jietong walked into the Zhenghuang Hall, the two elders Wei Dedao and Zhou Bubu had already left. Qingyangzi's return caught them off guard, and many things had to be prepared.
Zhong Ding stood in the main hall. This usual meeting place has a throne for the leader and seats for the elders. Behind the throne for the leader is a stone table with a shelf on it, but it is empty. of.
Zhong Ding was silent, looking at the shelf, turning his hand and taking out a sword.
This is Zhong Ding's sword, but the style of this sword looks very similar to Qingyangzi's Sun-Bathing Sword. The difference lies in the spirituality and the lines on the sword. This sword is slightly less spiritual, and the lines are too simple. The body has flaws and fails to be integrated, resulting in insufficient majesty.
But this is the master's sword.
"Is it Jie Tong?"
He Jie Tong saluted from afar and said: "Jie Tong pays homage to the master."
Zhong Ding nodded and said nothing.
He Jietong walked up silently, and looked at the sword on the shelf with Zhong Ding, his eyes shining with strange light, full of longing.
"This is the sword that my master cultivated with his own cultivation. It's called the Sun-Chasing Sword."
There was no trace of emotion in Zhong Ding's words, and they came faintly.
Even though it was not the first time He Jietong saw this sword, the brilliance in his eyes was still brilliant and full of reverence.
Seeing this, Zhong Ding couldn't help but sigh.
He Jietong didn't understand why Zhong Ding sighed, and said with some sincerity: "Master's Chasing Sun Sword is the strongest sword of our Qingyang Sect. My apprentice has little qualifications. I just wish I could not reproduce the power of Master's sword and disappoint him." ”
Zhong Ding shook his head. The reason for his sigh was not entirely because of He Jietong. He said softly: "Why do you want to be your teacher?"
He Jietong raised his head and carefully observed Zhong Ding's expression, and said, "I heard that Master Qingyangzi is going to accept a disciple. The disciple wants to listen to the master's teachings."
Zhong Ding smiled and said, "What? Liu Zhen hasn't given up yet?"
Seeing that nothing could be hidden from Zhong Ding, He Jietong was obedient.
But Zhong Ding did not continue, but looked at the Sun Chaser Sword placed on the stone table again, silent, but with various emotions beating in his eyes.
"Master..." He Jietong hesitated for a long time, and finally said through gritted teeth, "Is Master Qingyangzi really going to accept a disciple?"
Zhong Ding said softly and slowly: "Our Qingyang Sect is a famous sect. I don't know how many people want to be admitted to the sect, but our Qingyang Sect does not accept everyone. No matter how good the qualifications are, if the origin is unknown, why not We cannot allow him to become a Qingyang disciple."
He Jietong raised his head, seeming to understand, but not completely understanding, and said: "Master, are you saying that Gu Chen's origin is unknown?"
"Is your name Gu Chen...?"
At first, I hadn't heard the name of the disciple to be accepted from Qingyangzi. Now that he heard the name, Zhong Ding's expression moved, as if he had thought of something. His expression was a little surprised, but the corner of his mouth slowly turned. Show a smile.
"Yes, I just talked with that person. He has no cultivation, but has a good character. He should be the disciple that Uncle Qingyangzi wants to accept."
"Well, if it's really him..." Zhong Ding's eyes flickered, "If you want to join my Qingyang Sect, it won't be easy."
"master……"
"You go down."
"yes."
He Jietong felt much more relaxed after hearing what he wanted to know. He bowed and stepped back when Zhong Ding suddenly stopped him again.
"Liu Zhen's qualifications are indeed good. Seeing that you are getting closer to him, please advise him. If he wants to become a disciple, he will be welcome whether he is a disciple of me or the two elders Wei and Zhou. Stop doing unrealistic things. Dream."
He Jietong's heart thumped, he lowered his head in response, and slowly withdrew.
Zhong Ding stared at the Sun-Chasing Sword, and after a long time, he murmured: "The strongest magic sword? Oh, if the Sun-Chasing Sword can't be used, who can compete with it? The Sun-Chasing Sword can't be used..."
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Where Qingyangzi lives, beyond the Baifeng Peak behind the main peak of Qingyang Gate, there is a peak called Donglai Peak. This peak is not as lively and prosperous as the other peaks, but rather lonely and empty.
Because Qingyangzi never accepted disciples, nor did he accept servants, he was the only one who lived on such a huge mountain peak. In addition, since he had not returned to the sect for a long time, no one took care of the place. The mountain top was already dirty and messy. Overgrown grass.
The only advantage is that this mountain peak is very high, higher than other peaks. It looks like a solitary peak standing upright, supporting the sky and the earth. However, the peaks near and far are all barren peaks. Without others, no one can enjoy this view.
Gu Chen faced the west and looked at the setting sun.
Qingyangzi said: "Although this place is desolate, the best thing is its tranquility."
Gu Chen nodded. He once lived alone on Mu Zifeng and knew what it felt like. However, at that time, he was known as a genius and a disciple of Kunlun Dao. He was so radiant. Although he lived alone on the peak, he did not feel lonely. Junior brothers and sisters would come here from time to time. When visiting, there are servants who come and go to serve him, especially Li Yuanmu and Wei Xiaoxiao, who come to see him from time to time.
As the sun set in the west and the afterglow spread across the horizon, Gu Chen suddenly asked: "Am I not allowed to become a disciple?"
Qingyangzi looked at Gu Chen and said, "There's something wrong."
Gu Chen said: "Is it because my origin is unknown?"
Qingyangzi didn't reply or nod, he just acquiesced.
Gu Chen said: "If you want to know..."
"I said, don't ask about the past."
Gu Chen was silent, looking down at the ground. The sunset light came from the west and shone on their faces, and then lengthened their shadows. Their shadows were connected a few steps away. The scene was rare and warm.
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After hearing He Jietong's words, Liu Zhen was very excited and thought that there was still something he could do. Now that Qingyangzi had come back, he must not miss this opportunity. If he missed it again, he would really have no chance again.
You know, he is now seventeen years old. Although he is in the golden age of cultivation, he can't wait any longer.
"Senior Brother Liu..."
He Jietong remembered Zhong Ding's instructions, but looking at Liu Zhen with an excited look on his face, it was difficult to say those words.
Liu Zhen held his hand and said sincerely: "Junior brother, if you have anything to say, it doesn't matter. I know that you have always been helping me and supporting me, especially this time. I am very grateful to you. You and I, senior brothers, get along well." No need to be formal, you and I are our own people."
He Jietong was silent for a moment and asked: "Senior brother, it's not yet certain whether Elder Qingyangzi will accept that Gu Chen as his disciple. You still have a chance, but things can always happen. Don't you consider other options?"
Liu Zhen was slightly startled when he heard this. He recovered from his excitement and frowned, "Junior brother, what do you mean by this?"
He Jietong said: "Senior brother, you should know that my master and elders value you very much. They have expressed their willingness to accept you as a disciple. They are still leaving opportunities for you, but this opportunity cannot always be left to you, Qingyang Elder Zi is back, which means you have the opportunity to become your teacher, but it also means that the opportunities left by your teachers only end here."
Liu Zhen frowned and said suddenly, "Junior brother, is this what the master asked you to tell me?"
He Jietong pursed his lips and nodded without hiding anything from him.
Liu Zhen couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Really? This is my last chance."
He Jietong couldn't help it any longer and asked the question he had wanted to ask all along, saying: "Brother, haven't you ever thought about going to learn about stones? With your qualifications, what you learn must be extraordinary."
Liu Zhen shook his head and said: "Junior brother, I may not have thought about what you said, but if that happens, my path will be determined."
He Jietong was puzzled and thought to himself, who is the difference between the upper and lower disciples of Qingyang Sect?
Liu Zhen asked: "Junior brother, what do you think of my qualifications?"
He Jietong said immediately without thinking: "Senior brother, everyone knows that your qualifications are the best in the sect. You can practice to the peak of the Refining Realm with a single Chaoxian Jue. Who else in the sect can do that?"
Liu Zhen asked again: "How does it compare to Elder Qingyangzi?"
"Brother, this..."
He Jietong wanted to say something but couldn't.
Liu Zhen shook his head with a smile and said: "Junior brother, you know it very well, don't you? If I go to understand the stone, with my qualifications, I'm afraid I can only get the method of the Three Secrets. Once I understand the stone, I will I have no luck with other techniques and have stopped at the Third Jue. How can I be willing to do it?"
