hhnovel Chapter 126: Standing Before the Holy Lord
Chapter 126: Standing Before the Holy Lord
As he moved through the passageway, shielded by multiple array formations, Jiang Chen carefully kept his divine sense in check, knowing he was nearing the private quarters of the Purple Heaven Holy Lord.
His path took him past magnificent palaces and lofty pagodas until he reached a jade platform situated on a cliff’s edge. There, a simple yet elegant pavilion housed a middle-aged man and a young woman, sitting opposite each other.
The middle-aged man, his hair and beard a distinguished silver, radiated wisdom. His expression was as calm as a still lake, mirrored in his peaceful eyes. Dressed in black robes adorned with a purple emblem representing the Holy Land, he presented an imposing figure.
However, Jiang Chen was intrigued by the man’s almost undetectable aura, finding it a curious anomaly.
Unlike the man, the young woman sitting opposite him presented a stark contrast. She was in the Early-stage of the Heavenly Origin realm, a fact that was quite surprising.
Her silver-white hair, which fell like a frosty waterfall, beautifully framed her flawless, snow-like complexion. Her icy blue eyes sparkled with a cool elegance and a serene dignity that was both enchanting and distant. Dressed in an elegant robe of royal purple, she exuded a refined aura.@@@@
Despite her cultivation base appearing somewhat shaky, as if she had just made a breakthrough, it clearly showcased her exceptional talent.
’The man must be the Purple Heaven Holy Lord,’ Jiang Chen concluded silently.
Furthermore, noticing a resemblance between the young woman and the Holy Lord, especially in her striking beauty that paralleled his own Xian’er, Jiang Chen speculated, ’Could she be...’
With this thought, he discreetly engaged the power of his Villain Eye on the pair. In an instant, two panels of information appeared before him.
[Name: Ji Mingxiu
Realm: Late-stage Dao Palace
Status: Supporting character
Fate Value: 1368]
Upon examining the information panel for the Purple Heaven Holy Lord, Jiang Chen felt a surge of awe. He hadn’t anticipated that this Ji Mingxiu would be such a formidable powerhouse, positioned in the Late-stage of the Dao Palace realm!
He then turned his focus to the information panel concerning the striking young woman.
[Name: Ji Ruxue
Realm: Early-stage Heavenly Origin
Status: Heroine (Unpursued)
In that instant, Jiang Chen grasped the artifact, yet he was uncertain about its operation.
Noticing this, Ji Mingxiu chuckled at himself and admitted, "Look at me, getting ahead of myself and forgetting to explain its use."
"Just prick your finger, let a drop of your blood fall onto the artifact, and then channel your Origin Power and divine sense into it," he instructed kindly.
"Understood!" Jiang Chen acknowledged, quickly following the given directions.
The moment he did, a brilliant purple-red light erupted from the spherical artifact.
As this radiant light grew stronger by the second, Ji Mingxiu nodded, pleased, as this was within his expectations.
However, just as he was about to speak, he abruptly stood, his eyes widening in shock. The purple-red light, having peaked in intensity, shifted to a soft golden-red before ceasing entirely.
"This... this signifies Perfect Grade aptitude!" Ji Mingxiu burst out, his disbelief palpable at the sight before him.
Then, his disbelief quickly transformed into overwhelming joy, and he threw his head back, laughing heartily. "Hahaha, magnificent, absolutely magnificent! To think I would see a prodigious talent with Perfect Grade aptitude in my lifetime! The Heavens have truly blessed my Purple Heaven Holy Land." His voice was thick with unbridled enthusiasm.
Ji Ruxue, standing to the side, was equally taken aback. Her eyes, wide with sheer disbelief, were fixed on Jiang Chen. Whispering to herself, she remarked, "A Perfect Grade aptitude?! He’s exceeded even my own, which is an advanced Top Grade!"
Quickly, a sense of admiration welled up inside her, mingled with profound joy.
Unlike what some might assume, Ji Ruxue felt no jealousy towards Jiang Chen. Her character and upbringing had prevented any feelings of envy from taking root, allowing only genuine joy to flourish.
Indeed, as Ji Mingxiu had declared, the emergence of a prodigy such as Jiang Chen was undeniably a blessing for the Purple Heaven Holy Land. Seeing the potential for the Holy Land’s thriving future naturally filled her with a deep sense of happiness.
"A Perfect Grade aptitude, huh! That explains why my cultivation journey has felt smoother than what’s typical for a Top Grade," Jiang Chen pretended to be caught off guard, murmuring as if in surprise.
Hearing Jiang Chen’s quiet remarks, Ji Mingxiu, having calmed his initial excitement, began to stroke his beard proudly. "Understandably so, my artifact for gauging aptitude is without parallel. The devices used in the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain probably only measure up to the Top Grade."
Looking directly at Jiang Chen, he then proclaimed, "Jiang Chen, with your beginnings in the Starry Abyss sect, you are inherently linked to our Purple Heaven Holy Land. Now, you’ve come back to where you belong. From this moment forward, you are a true disciple of our Purple Heaven Holy Land!"
"Thank you, Holy Lord, for welcoming me into the sect," Jiang Chen replied with gratitude, performing a respectful gesture before continuing sincerely, "I, Jiang Chen, vow to devote myself to cultivation, to improve my strength, and to always be prepared to defend the Purple Heaven Holy Land!"
"Wonderful! Your willingness to defend the Purple Heaven Holy Land is truly heartening!" Ji Mingxiu exclaimed, his eyes shining with approval.
"Now," he went on, "I must ask, are you willing to become my disciple and learn directly from me, Ji Mingxiu?"