The headmaster's pupils contracted slightly, a hint of surprise fleeting across his face, quickly concealed. He didn't say much, seemingly waiting for Chu Feng to make his decision.
This subtle expression might have gone unnoticed by most super-talents present, but Chu Feng, with his Eternal Ancient Divine Eyes activated, caught every nuance.
After a brief consideration, Chu Feng decided against using his Supreme Divine Eyes to examine the fate of the old man. Opening the Eternal Ancient Divine Eyes only made his pupils appear slightly deeper; it wasn't as conspicuous as when he used the Supreme Divine Eyes, which could potentially reveal his secrets.
There were still many super-talents waiting behind in the ceremony, and Chu Feng didn't want to draw unnecessary attention. He quickly made up his mind and answered, "I'm willing to accept you as my master."
"Ah," sighed the headmaster from above, his voice carrying a sense of resignation. Those present were stirred, privately speculating about the hidden meaning behind this decision.
Some super-talents looked at Chu Feng with confusion, unable to comprehend why he would choose to accept an apparently insignificant beggar over the prestigious headmaster.
Yet others gazed at Chu Feng with deep contemplation, perhaps already sensing something extraordinary about him.
Regardless of the thoughts around him, Chu Feng had made his choice.
The old man nodded and looked at Chu Feng. "From this day forth, you are my disciple," he declared in a calm voice, "and you will follow me to the Locking Demon Tower."
"The Locking Demon Tower?"
The mention of this name sent shivers down the spines of many outer disciples nearby. To them, the Locking Demon Tower was a forbidden place for imprisoning demons and monsters. It was devoid of spiritual energy and had barren soil; very few disciples of Shu Mountain were willing to venture there.
Many couldn't fathom Chu Feng's decision. They speculated about the reason behind it, but Chu Feng paid no attention to their opinions. He went through the formalities of accepting the mentorship, and soon, his identity underwent a transformation:
Name: Lu Yu
Age: 17
Identity: True Disciple of Shu Mountain's Wine Daoist
Cultivation: Ninth Level of Qi Sea
Fortune Value: ???
"My fortune value has turned into a string of question marks?"
Chu Feng noticed this change and pondered its significance.
It seemed that due to "a stroke of luck," special conditions had been triggered, rendering his original fortune value irrelevant.
Through the system, Chu Feng learned that his new master's name was Wine Daoist. He wasn't a senior elder or held any official position; Wine Daoist was just a name without further explanation.
Wine Daoist...
Could it be that his master was someone who liked to drink?
As Chu Feng was lost in thought, Wine Daoist waved him over. "If you have no extra baggage, follow me."
"Yes."
Chu Feng respectfully followed Wine Daoist, maintaining his role and walking alongside him.
Wine Daoist appeared frail, but his pace was surprisingly steady. Despite Chu Feng's cultivation at the Ninth Level of Qi Sea, keeping up with Wine Daoist proved somewhat challenging. Had it not been for his Eternal Ancient Divine Eyes foreseeing Wine Daoist's movements and path, Chu Feng might have struggled to keep pace.
"Strange!"
"Despite not sensing any spiritual energy from him, how can his movements be so agile?"
"Even when I exert all my strength, I can barely keep up. This is truly bizarre!"
Chu Feng was taken aback.
It appeared that Wine Daoist was not as simple as he seemed, and there might be some unexpected opportunities waiting ahead. Currently focused on keeping up, Chu Feng refrained from using his Supreme Divine Eyes. Once an opportunity arose, he planned to peer into Wine Daoist's destiny to uncover any secrets.
Crossing over the nine peaks enveloped in ethereal immortal energy, the scenery gradually transitioned from lush spiritual landscapes to desolate surroundings.
Ahead, a swaying iron cable bridge spanned their view.
Across this bridge lay the Locking Demon Tower.
From the entrance of the cable bridge, looking towards the opposite side, they would traverse through several gaps between mountains. At the end of their sight, swirling black mist obscured any further view.
There were no landing places along the bridge, save for a few iron plates that seemed on the brink of collapse. The bridge's single support point meant that stepping on it would cause the entire cable to sway violently.
For an ordinary person, walking across this iron cable would be akin to passing through a gate of ghosts!
"Woo-woo-woo!"
Suddenly, eerie cries echoed from below the bridge, carrying a faint trace of resentment and making the atmosphere even more unsettling.
"Let's go," Wine Daoist's voice remained steady, indifferent to the eerie environment. He disregarded everything around him as if nothing was amiss and proceeded forward.
Chu Feng's divine eyes swiftly began analyzing Wine Daoist's movements, meticulously dissecting every detail, and then emulating them.
Drawing upon the spiritual energy within his Qi Sea, Chu Feng entered a state of profound concentration similar to when he comprehended the "Great Dao to Immortality." He simultaneously learned Wine Daoist's movements and synchronized his own steps to walk onto the iron cable bridge.
Despite his Ninth Level Qi Sea cultivation, the bridge immediately began to sway violently once Chu Feng stepped onto it.
However, Chu Feng's Eternal Ancient Divine Eyes possessed formidable calculation capabilities. He had long predicted the reaction when he placed his foot on the iron cable. He adjusted his force accordingly, stabilizing his mind in an instant.
Observing Chu Feng's movements, Wine Daoist paused briefly, seemingly surprised, before continuing without acknowledging it.