Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 813: Step with the Left Foot, Offending Hong’s Taboo!
Hearing this, Zhou Yunlong was momentarily taken aback, but then a look of ecstatic joy flashed across his face.
Without a second thought, he immediately knelt on both knees and performed a bow of respect.
“Disciple greets Master!”
With a serious demeanor, Zhou Yunlong lowered his head and spoke loudly.
Realizing the critical nature of this moment, he forcibly suppressed the joy in his heart, adopting a solemn and respectful expression.
Having fought to lead the Holy Flame Sect for so many years, and under the pressure of the Divine Sand Sect, Zhou Yunlong understood the importance of having a strong backing.
If he could have a yuan ying ancestor as support, then all the difficulties before him would not be a problem.
With his Master’s reputation, if he could receive strong backing, perhaps even the Divine Sand Sect would not dare to openly hunt him down.
Whether it was for him or the Holy Flame Sect, they could stand confidently in the sunlight.
Being a registered disciple and becoming an officially taught disciple seemed like just a step apart, but in reality, they were worlds apart.
The former merely involves being noted down, possibly receiving casual guidance over decades, while the latter can receive solid support in various ways.
For Zhou Yunlong, this was undoubtedly an opportunity to change his fate, a surprise falling from the sky!
Seeing that his disciple was so perceptive, Liu Yu gently nodded and used a spell to lift him up.
Following his heart, he decided to take on a formally taught disciple without making a big fuss, seemingly deciding it hastily.
After a pause, Liu Yu continued speaking:
“Thus, from today onward, you shall be my second formally taught disciple.”
“Remember, your senior brother’s name is 'Zhang Yi.'”
“However, you probably won’t meet him for a short while, just remember his name.”
One person would pass down the "qingyang skill," while the other would pass down the "summary of demonic cultivation."
With two formally taught disciples, they could be considered to have received some true inheritance, truly deserving of the title.
“Yes, disciple will remember Master’s grace and the name of my senior brother.”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunlong bowed again.
He had no objection to being second in line.
After all, the two were incomparable; even if a registered disciple had entered earlier, upon meeting the newly initiated formally taught disciple, they would still have to address him as senior brother.
Although Zhou Yunlong could be considered the “first disciple,” he was only just promoted to a formally taught disciple, and he would still be regarded as a junior.
Liu Yu’s storage bracelet emitted a flash of spiritual light, from which he took out the Holy Flame Sword Fragment and the magical treasure “Purple Ghost Lotus” obtained from slaying the Dao One Saint Son.
After some thought, he cast dozens of spells to modify the surface of the “Purple Ghost Lotus” from purple to red.
This way, with the vast distance between the Central Domain and Tian Nan, and after covering it up, it would be foolproof.
There was no need to worry about being recognized by the demonic race, which could lead to serious consequences in the Central Domain.
“You have officially become my formally taught disciple; I cannot let this go without a show of appreciation.”
“Take these two items for self-defense.”
As he spoke, Liu Yu controlled the Holy Flame Sword Fragment and the Purple Ghost Lotus, gently floating them toward Zhou Yunlong.
Since he had passed the test and formally accepted this child as a disciple, it would clearly be inappropriate to let him be as free as before.
He must possess enough self-defense power to better carry on the legacy of the Holy Flame Sect.
Of course, if he were to fail in core formation and turn into a pile of dust, everything would naturally be over.
Liu Yu wouldn’t suffer much loss; it would merely be a matter of choosing another person.