hhnovel Chapter 127: Ji Mingxiu’s Vision
Chapter 127: Ji Mingxiu’s Vision
"Eh?" Ji Ruxue cut in, her disbelief clear. "Father, didn’t you promise you would only mentor me in this lifetime and not take any other disciples?"
"What? When did I ever say that?" Ji Mingxiu responded smoothly, pretending he didn’t know what she was talking about. He turned his attention back to Jiang Chen, insisting, "Jiang Chen, ignore Ruxue’s baseless comments. I never made such a promise. Now, tell me, do you want to be my disciple?"
Hearing Ji Mingxiu’s unexpected offer, Jiang Chen was genuinely surprised, but quickly, a burst of happiness sparked in his heart, lighting up his face with a bright smile. "I, Jiang Chen, am willing," he stated sincerely. "Being a disciple under the Holy Lord is a dream for many. How could I possibly say no?"
When he chose to disclose a less potent version of his Perfect Grade aptitude, Jiang Chen was confident it would bring significant advantages, especially in achieving a high status to aid his battle against the new protagonist.
However, it appears he had still underrated the appeal of a genius with a Perfect Grade aptitude to a sect, leading the results of his actions to surpass his greatest expectations. In just a brief moment, Ji Mingxiu had proposed to mentor him personally.
On his very first day at the Purple Heaven Holy Land, Jiang Chen’s status soared, hitting the peak. In a way, he had become the undisputed leader of the Purple Heaven Holy Land’s younger generation.
’Haha, all this is because of my Burning World Red Lotus!’ This thought filled Jiang Chen with a new surge of excitement.
At that moment, Ji Mingxiu couldn’t hide his excitement. "Fantastic! Jiang Chen, from this moment, you’re my only disciple! Feel free to call me master. I promise to share all my knowledge with you, openly, hoping you’ll reach even higher realms than I have!"
"Let’s settle on this verbal agreement for today," he suggested. "Tomorrow, we’ll hold the master-disciple initiation ceremony."
"At that ceremony, I want everyone to know that I, Ji Mingxiu, have taken a new disciple with an aptitude that defies the heavens, haha!" Ji Mingxiu burst into laughter, his joy so overwhelming that he began clapping spontaneously.
"Yes, Master!" Jiang Chen replied with deep respect, his behavior perfectly capturing that of a dedicated disciple.
Watching everything from the sidelines, Ji Ruxue rolled her eyes and commented, "Father, it looks like it wasn’t that you didn’t want to take on any disciples, but rather you were waiting for someone worthy."
Yet, Ji Mingxiu kept the nature of this secret weapon - whether it was a person, an artifact, or some other kind of resource - closely guarded.
Before long, the conversation between Ji Mingxiu and Jiang Chen shifted to the current events in the Purple Heaven Holy Land, leading to the mention of an upcoming major event—the competition for the title of the Holy Son of the Purple Heaven Holy Land!
Hearing this, Jiang Chen’s brows slightly furrowed as he quietly repeated to himself, "The competition for the Holy Son’s title?"
Without question, an event of this magnitude would not escape the protagonist’s attention. It was inevitable that he would appear at the destined moment!
"That’s right, the competition for the Holy Son’s title!" Ji Mingxiu declared solemnly. "Any core disciples of the sect or those under twenty-five with a strong cultivation base can enter. The winner will earn the title of the Purple Heaven Holy Son and be groomed as the future Holy Lord."
"Jiang Chen, as my direct disciple, your eligibility is beyond question—you’re naturally qualified. I expect you to participate when the time comes," he added, emphasizing the importance with a serious tone.
When Ji Mingxiu mentioned that the winner of the competition would be groomed as the future Holy Lord, a thought struck Jiang Chen, and he turned his attention to Ji Ruxue. He asked, "Master, given Miss Ruxue’s exceptional talents, why not choose her to succeed you as the Holy Lord? What’s the reason for this competition for the Holy Son?"
Jiang Chen’s comment caught the father-daughter duo off guard. Yet, after they exchanged looks, Ji Mingxiu shook his head, his face showing a mix of kindness and determination. "Ruxue is indeed a prodigy. However, the Purple Heaven Holy Land is immense; managing it alone is a daunting task."
He continued, his voice reflecting deep wisdom. "Appointing a Holy Son not only boosts the disciples’ commitment to their training, but it also guarantees a continuous flow of fresh talent into the sect, preventing stagnation. This strategy secures the sect’s flourishing for generations to come."
"Furthermore," Ji Mingxiu added, touching his beard thoughtfully, "this custom is a long-standing tradition in the Purple Heaven Holy Land. Other prestigious sects, like the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace and the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple, follow similar practices. My own path started with competing for the Holy Son’s title, gradually leading me to the revered role of the Holy Lord."
Pausing for a moment, he looked at his daughter and spoke gently, "Ruxue has grown wise beyond her years. My goal is to help her match her fate with that of the future Holy Son. Together, their united power, if they succeed, will shine with unmatched brilliance throughout the Purple Heaven Holy Land."
"This chance shouldn’t be missed," he stressed, his eyes moving significantly between Ji Ruxue and Jiang Chen.