28: Becoming a disciple at dawn

Heavenly Origin Palace, Main Peak, Palace Master Hall.

"Yurou, I intend to personally take the Disciple who won this Outer Sect Grand Competition as my apprentice. Go and bring him here!"

A cold yet melodious voice slowly echoed, as if it were immortal music from the Nine Heavens, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

This was a woman who looked as if she had stepped out of a fairyland. She wore a luxurious white long dress, the hem fluttering as if a Fairy had descended upon the world.

Although her face was covered by a layer of snow-white veil, making it impossible to see her full appearance, those beautiful eyes were like bright stars—deep and enchanting, enough to make anyone who looked at them sink into them, unable to extricate themselves.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Lin Yurou bowed and then slowly retreated. Her figure was light and graceful, like a flower swaying in the wind.

At this moment, Lin Yurou was incomparably shocked. Why would Revered Master choose to take Yang Lingchen as an apprentice?

She truly could not understand what was so special about this youth who had just emerged in the Grand Competition that would make her usually cold Revered Master personally speak up.

...

Meanwhile, the moment Yang Lingchen won the championship, a piece of explosive news hit like a bombshell, instantly shocking the entire Heavenly Origin Palace.

Just moments ago, the number one beauty of Heavenly Origin Palace, Ling Yanyun, announced to the outside world that Yang Lingchen, the winner of the Outer Sect Grand Competition, was her man.

Once the news spread, it instantly caused a huge uproar in Heavenly Origin Palace. For a time, almost all Inner Sect Disciples and Core Disciples were inquiring about Yang Lingchen's background.

Everyone was curious about what kind of man could actually gain the favor of Ling Yanyun.

As the number one beauty of Heavenly Origin Palace, Ling Yanyun not only possessed an incredibly beautiful face, but she also had Heaven-Defying Aptitude in Cultivation. At seventeen, her cultivation level had already reached the ninth layer of the Void Seeking Realm.

Her every smile and frown could stir one's heart, like a beautiful flower blooming in spring.

Of course, a woman as outstanding as Ling Yanyun would never lack suitors. From the Inner Sect to the Core Disciples, it was even rumored that the Saint was also infatuated with Ling Yanyun.

At this moment, Yang Lingchen was completely unaware of these matters, as he was registering his identity information at the Assessment Hall.

According to personal choice, Feng Xueqing chose Heavenly Origin Peak, which was the mountain where the Heavenly Origin Palace Revered Master resided.

Yang Lingchen chose Tiandan Peak, because Tiandan Peak was the only mountain peak that focused on Alchemy, and it was also the mountain with the fewest people.

The reason Yang Lingchen chose Tiandan Peak was that there were more opportunities to come into contact with precious medicinal herbs there, which would be of great help to his Cultivation and future development.

"scoundrel, you must work hard to Cultivate, okay? If anyone harasses me, you must stand up like a man!"

Feng Xueqing said, her voice crisp and pleasant, carrying a hint of coyness.

"Whoever dares to harass you, I will break their five limbs."

Yang Lingchen said this with extreme seriousness, his eyes revealing firmness and courage.

Feng Xueqing was indeed a girl he quite liked, possessing almost all virtues.

Feng Xueqing had the figure—those graceful curves made one's imagination run wild; she had the looks—those exquisite features seemed like a masterpiece carefully carved by the heavens; and she had the talent—she showed amazing potential in Cultivation.

Moreover, Feng Xueqing was not only beautiful but also very cute. That playful appearance made one want to protect her. Most importantly, she had an Immortal Qi about her that did not belong to this world, as if she were a spirit walking out of a fairyland.

"That's what you said! If anyone harasses me, I will tell them that Yang Lingchen is my man." Feng Xueqing smiled slyly, her smile as bright as the spring sun.

"You won't cause me a bunch of trouble, will you!"

Yang Lingchen felt like he had fallen into a pit, a helpless bitter smile appearing on his face.

"That's not certain. This Young Lady is as beautiful as a flower, and no matter where I go, there is no lack of flies buzzing around." Feng Xueqing blinked her beautiful eyes, her gaze carrying a hint of triumph.

"Alright! If anyone dares to harass you, just report my name. I'm not afraid of trouble." Yang Lingchen said, his tone full of confidence and responsibility.

There would inevitably be suitors around a beauty; Yang Lingchen knew this. As a man, if he couldn't even deal with the flies around a beauty, what right did he have to possess her?

"Swish...!"

Just then, a beautiful figure appeared in the Assessment Hall. The person who arrived was the Palace Revered Master's Disciple, Lin Yurou.

"Lin Yurou, why are you here?"

Seeing Lin Yurou appear, Yang Lingchen was also very surprised, a flash of astonishment in his eyes.

"Yang Lingchen, come with me to Heavenly Origin Peak. The Palace Revered Master wants to see you." Lin Yurou said coquettishly, her voice crisp and pleasant, like a clear spring flowing in the mountains.

"The Pal... Palace Revered Master wants to see me? Are you mistaken? I don't think I've done anything wrong!" Yang Lingchen asked, puzzled, his face full of confusion.

"You didn't do anything wrong; the Palace Revered Master wants to take you as a Disciple. Hurry up and go!" Lin Yurou said, her tone carrying a hint of urgency.

"The Palace Revered Master wants to take me as a Disciple?" Yang Lingchen frowned, his heart filled with doubt and confusion.

"Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and follow This Young Lady." Lin Yurou urged, her expression appearing somewhat impatient.

"Okay, can you take Xueqing with us? She also chose Heavenly Origin Peak." Yang Lingchen said, his eyes filled with a hint of anticipation.

"Fine, follow me." Lin Yurou said. After speaking, she walked straight ahead, her figure light and elegant.

Yang Lingchen and Feng Xueqing followed behind her.

"scoundrel, why would the Palace Revered Master take you as a Disciple?" Feng Xueqing asked softly, her voice carrying a hint of curiosity.

"I really don't know about that." Yang Lingchen said, his face also full of confusion.

"Yang Lingchen, have you met the Palace Revered Master before?" Lin Yurou asked curiously, her eyes full of inquiry.

"I don't know either! We'll know once we see the Palace Revered Master."

Yang Lingchen was also very puzzled. Why would the high and mighty Palace Revered Master suddenly want to take him as an apprentice?

After passing through several mountain peaks, they finally arrived at a huge mountain.

This was an imposing mountain, majestic and towering into the clouds, the peak piercing the sky, as if connected to the heavens.

The three of them sat on a flying beast, and before long, they flew to the peak.

After settling Feng Xueqing, Lin Yurou brought Yang Lingchen to the Palace Master Hall.

Looking at the majestic and imposing hall before him, Yang Lingchen was incomparably shocked. If such a building were on Earth, it would almost be an unreplicable miracle.

Entering the Palace Master Hall.

He saw a woman sitting right in the center of the hall, with a bewitching figure, luxurious clothing, elegant temperament, and a snow-white veil covering her face.

Although she wore a snow-white veil, those beautiful eyes seemed to carry magic. Just one look, and one would involuntarily sink into them.

"Revered Master, Yang Lingchen is here." Lin Yurou bowed, her tone full of respect.

"You may go down!"

Dongfang Yunbing's elegant and pleasant immortal voice rang out, as if carrying an irresistible magic.

"Yes, Revered Master." Lin Yurou bowed and retreated.

"Disciple Yang Lingchen pays respects to the Palace Revered Master." Yang Lingchen bowed, his attitude respectful and devout.

"Yang Lingchen, from today on, you are this Palace's closing Disciple. Do you have any objections?"

Dongfang Yunbing's melodious voice came, carrying a kind of majesty and unquestionable authority.

"No... no objections. Disciple Yang Lingchen pays respects to Revered Master."

Yang Lingchen didn't know why, but in front of this beautiful woman, he couldn't raise any resistance at all. He knelt down directly and performed the apprenticeship ceremony.

"Come over here! Let me take a good look at you."

Dongfang Yunbing's voice carried a hint of gentleness, like a spring breeze blowing across a lake, causing layers of ripples.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Yang Lingchen lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Dongfang Yunbing, and walked over tremblingly.

"I won't eat you. Lift your head and come closer."

Dongfang Yunbing's voice was very soft and beautiful at this moment, as if it had a magic that made one unable to resist.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Yang Lingchen walked over tremblingly. The pressure on this woman was simply too terrifying. It was as if a great mountain was pressing down on him, and every step he took was extremely difficult.

Dongfang Yunbing stretched out a pair of flawless jade hands, her index finger gently hooking Yang Lingchen's chin, and said with a slightly charming voice: "You are indeed quite handsome."

This hand was extremely beautiful, more flawless than the first snow, more lustrous than divine jade, like a Fairy's soft hand reaching out from a dream.

Yang Lingchen couldn't have imagined that a hand could be so breathtakingly beautiful, but this hand felt a bit familiar, and for a moment, he couldn't remember where he had seen it.

"If Revered Master wants to force herself on me, should I resist?"

"Forget it, she is so powerful, it's better if I don't resist."

"Come here!"

Yang Lingchen was ready. He didn't dare to move and was just hooked by his chin like that.

"This is the Tian Yuan Sword Canon. Take it and Cultivate! If you don't Revered Master it in a month, I will inflict punishment."

Dongfang Yunbing's face returned to coldness, her voice seeming to freeze the surrounding air.

"Damn, what is this situation?"

"I was already prepared."

"Thank you, Revered Master." Yang Lingchen quickly bowed, a layer of fine sweat already appearing on his forehead.

"Yurou." Dongfang Yunbing's voice spread out again.

"Revered Master." Soon, Lin Yurou walked in again.

"Arrange Chener's residence at Green Cloud Pavilion." Dongfang Yunbing said coldly, her tone devoid of any emotion.

"Yes, Revered Master." Lin Yurou responded, and at the same time, she was extremely shocked. Revered Master actually bestowed Green Cloud Pavilion to Yang Lingchen.

"Do not spread the news that I have taken Chener as an apprentice for now. You may both leave!" Dongfang Yunbing said, her voice carrying an order that could not be disobeyed.

"Yes, Revered Master."

Yang Lingchen and Lin Yurou bowed and retreated.