Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 889: Chapter 889: Riding the Tiger, Hard to Dismount

True Spirit Blood?

Yun Tianzhou maintained a faint smile and straightforwardly refused.

"That is reserved for the disciples who have worked hard to earn Merit."

"Sorry, I can’t give it to you."

Seeing Yun Tianzhou being so unyielding.

Qian Lan Fairy’s face turned cold, and she said, "Yun Tianzhou!"

"Back then, when the Old Pavilion Master let us fend for ourselves, we didn’t take a single copper coin from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion!"

"Now, trying to take back a bit of what’s ours, you keep making excuses!"

Yun Tianzhou gave a faint smile.

With his hands behind his back, he said, "Senior Sister Qian Lan, it seems you’ve forgotten."

"Let me help you recall, Junior Brother."

"The Old Pavilion Master called the three of us and asked who would be willing to inherit the Pavilion Master position, to carry on the goals of our predecessors and seek the legendary Ancient Saint."

"You refused, and Yun Huo Senior Brother also refused."

"Only I... agreed."

"Thus, I accepted the opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, and as a result, I have since been guarding this gradually declining Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."

"Meanwhile, you both were completely freed to do as you pleased."

"If you felt wronged, why didn’t you take up the Pavilion Master position back then?"

Qian Lan Fairy bit her lip slightly, momentarily at a loss for words.

Yun Huo Senior Brother sighed softly.

With a face of guilt, he said, "Junior Brother Tianzhou, your aptitude was better than both of ours."

"You also wanted to explore the outside world more than we did."

"But since both Junior Sister and I refused, and no one would take over the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, you couldn’t bear to see the Old Pavilion Master regret on his deathbed."

"So you reluctantly accepted the Pavilion Master’s responsibilities."

"If you had gone to Taicang State, with your potential, you likely would have reached three or even four apertures in the Nascent Soul realm by now."

A hint of regret flashed in Yun Tianzhou’s eyes.

He then returned to his calm demeanor and said, "Let the past end here."

"I was actually very happy when you two arrived."

"Guarding the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion alone is truly lonely."

He shook his head.

With a flurry of his sleeve, he said, "Everything in the treasury of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion belongs to the disciples of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."

"This is a rule passed down through generations."

"It has never changed in the past, and it won’t change today."

"You may leave now."

Qian Lan Fairy showed unwillingness on her face and involuntarily released her Second-stage Nascent Soul aura.

Yun Tianzhou cast a glance at her, saying, "Junior Sister."

"Do not attempt to duel me within the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."

"You will die."

Seemingly realizing something, Qian Lan Fairy’s expression changed slightly.

She hurriedly restrained her aura and anxiously looked at Yun Huo Senior Brother.

The latter, helplessly, cupped his hands again, saying, "Junior Brother Tianzhou."

"The two of us have encountered some troubles in our recent cultivation."

"We need that bottle of Fire Attribute True Spirit Blood."

"Can we exchange something for it?"

"Rest assured, we won’t let the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion suffer a loss."

Yun Tianzhou gently shook his head.

"It can only be exchanged using Merit."

Merit?

Yun Huo Senior Brother looked troubled.

He realized that Yun Tianzhou was giving them a chance to explore the unknown space on the tenth layer to earn Merit.

But how dangerous is the tenth layer?

The Old Pavilion Master was grievously injured there, which led to his final instructions.

Yet, considering the troubles they faced, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and say, "Fine! I’ll explore the tenth layer."

"What about you, Junior Sister Qian Lan?"

Qian Lan Fairy gritted her teeth, glaring resentfully at Yun Tianzhou:

"You’re truly heartless!"

"Not considering our past friendship in the slightest!"

"Fine! I’ll go to the tenth layer, and use my own skills to obtain the True Spirit Blood!"

Yun Tianzhou smiled.

"Then I’ll trouble Senior Brother and Senior Sister to wait another day."

"It will only open tomorrow."

Clap, clap—

At this moment.

The plaza outside suddenly became lively.

Sounds of cheers and applause came through.

Yun Huo Senior Brother asked in surprise, "Junior Brother Tianzhou, what is this?"

Yun Tianzhou chuckled lightly, "It should be an impressive spar, drawing cheers from the disciples."

Scenes like this have been happening frequently recently.

Very much like twenty years ago, when he was still a disciple.

Such an atmosphere really brings back memories.

"Just a sparring match between some young disciples, what’s so impressive about that?"

Qian Lan Fairy sneered, "Before you returned, I evaluated those disciples of yours."

"The best ones are Ye Banxia, Li Shangqiu, and Wang Chongling."

"Barely reaching Ninth Layer Perfection in the Core Formation realm."

"On this Continent, they are naturally top-tier prodigies, but in Taicang State, they’re like commonplace fish!"

Yun Huo Senior Brother rebuked, "Qian Lan, how could you say that?"

"These three, even among the major sects of Taicang State, would be considered first-rate prodigies."

"It’s not easy for Junior Brother Tianzhou to cultivate three such talents in such a barren environment."

Yun Tianzhou smiled.

He didn’t say much more.

"Although their strength cannot compare to the elite prodigies of Taicang State."

"There are a few disciples whom I believe, in the future, their achievements will not fall short of the elite of Taicang State."

In his mind, he recalled Jiang Fan.

Remembering him bowing and pledging to carry on the predecessors’ legacy.

"Let’s go, have a look."

"Their current spirit and vigor are somewhat reminiscent of us back then."

Qian Lan Fairy chuckled dismissively.

Following behind the two of them, she strolled out at a leisurely pace.

Trailing behind Yun Huo Senior Brother and her were a disciple each following silently.

They also brought a disciple on this trip to see the Connecting Sky Black Pillar and broaden their knowledge.

The group arrived at the entrance of the main hall.

Seeing disciples originally scattered in groups of threes and fives now gathered in a large circle in the plaza.

Three layers deep inside, three layers outside.

Cries and cheers continuously erupted.

In the center of the crowd.

Yunyang Master was filled with shame and anger.

"Jiang Fan!"

"Make your move!"

"Don’t worry about me!"

She never dreamed.

She was just evaluating a disciple, yet it turned into a nightmare she couldn’t escape.

She asked Jiang Fan to demonstrate his current cultivation.

Jiang Fan obediently complied.

Oh, at Ninth Layer of Core Formation.

Just like her, his teacher!

She was stunned on the spot!

A month ago, when Jiang Fan joined the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, he was only at the Sixth Layer of Core Formation!

Now, a month later, he’s at the Ninth Layer?

What kind of joke is this?

At the Sixth Layer of Core Formation, Jiang Fan already had the ability to annihilate the entire Giant Sect and kill several Ninth Layer practitioners.

Now at the Ninth Layer, does it even need to be said what his capability is?

She was most likely not his match now!

How could she continue the evaluation?

She was put in a tough spot because as soon as Jiang Fan broke through to the Ninth Layer, it attracted everyone’s attention.

Knowing that Yunyang Master was evaluating the disciple Jiang Fan, everyone urged them to fight a match.

To see if the disciple was stronger or if the teacher was more powerful.

It was hard for Yunyang Master to back down now.

She had to brace herself for sparring with Jiang Fan.

If she defeated Jiang Fan, it would be fine.

If she lost, could she still pride herself on being Jiang Fan’s mentor?

Jiang Fan felt helpless.

He had already said no evaluations, no evaluations.

Now look?

He could only glance around and say, "Fellow Senior Brothers and Sisters."

"I just broke through to the Ninth Layer of Core Formation, my realm is unstable, my strength is lacking."

"Let’s not embarrass ourselves."

"Disperse, disperse."

Unexpectedly.

You Yunzi was right in the crowd.

Ever since Jiang Fan was taken away, he had been so angry that he couldn’t sleep all night.

Jiang Fan acquiring eight thousand Merit points left him sleepless for another night.

You think that’s the end of it?

Two days later, Jiang Fan completed a task tracking the Hell Beast, earning ten thousand Merit points, causing another sleepless night for him.

He had grown to hate the master-disciple duo of Shang Shiqiu and Yunyang Master!

Now, seeing Jiang Fan’s significant progress in power, surpassing Yunyang Master, his mentor.

Yunyang Master was about to be embarrassed.

Could he let this chance slip by?

He immediately shouted, "Yunyang Master, can’t you control your disciple?"

"If it’s not possible, just admit defeat."

"As the Vice Pavilion Master, I’ll reluctantly take Jiang Fan under my wing."

Who could stand such provocation?

Yunyang Master was furious and yelled, "Jiang Fan!"

"Strike!"