When Li Shenruo heard Scarlet Cloud Master's question, she hesitated instead of agreeing right away. Her mind was filled with inner conflict.
From Leng Yanran's actions, it was evident that her master must be an incredibly powerful figure.
But compared to gambling on an uncertain outcome, here in front of her was a very real immortal-grade technique. As long as she nodded, she could obtain it!
Hadn't she spent her whole life pursuing an immortal-grade technique?
Once she had it, all the resources of the Holy Mountain would surely be directed toward her. She would become the most promising person in the entire Eastern Region to achieve immortality!
Seeing Li Shenruo's hesitation and her troubled expression, Scarlet Cloud Master was a bit dumbfounded.
Had immortal-grade techniques lost their appeal these days?
How could it be that the two geniuses he met today, both with saint-grade potential, had such different reactions? One immediately rejected the offer without a second thought, and the other was still hesitating.
What had happened to the world?
"If you accept my legacy, not only will you gain my immortal-grade technique, but I will also pass on my expertise in formation mastery."
"In the future, you'll at least become a sixth-tier formation master like me!"
Worried that Li Shenruo might refuse, Scarlet Cloud Master raised the stakes.
The value of a sixth-tier formation master was far rarer than even a Spirit Dividing Realm cultivator!
As a sixth-tier formation master, one would have the ability to set up peak earth-grade formations. If one could take another step forward and become a seventh-tier formation master, they would be able to work with heaven-grade formations!
Even the major Holy Lands would show great respect to a seventh-tier formation grandmaster, treating them as honored guests no matter where they went.
"Hiss—"
"Who would've thought Scarlet Cloud Master was also a formation master of such high caliber? No wonder the first trial was about formations!"
"Forget about the immortal-grade technique; just becoming a sixth-tier formation master would be enough to earn boundless respect in the Eastern Region!"
"Currently, the highest-ranking formation masters in the Eastern Region are probably sixth-tier."
"What is she hesitating for? Is Li Shenruo out of her mind?"
"If she doesn't want it, I'll gladly take the inheritance!"
All the cultivators gasped in shock at Scarlet Cloud Master's words.
They knew Scarlet Cloud Master was proficient in formations, but they hadn't expected him to be a sixth-tier formation grandmaster.
"Damn it…"
In a corner, a pig-headed man clenched his fists tightly, looking at Li Shenruo with envy.
In the past, he might have fantasized about one day surpassing Li Shenruo in cultivation, proposing to her, and becoming her dao companion.
But now, those hopes were completely shattered. Once Li Shenruo obtained the immortal-grade technique, she would undoubtedly rise to greatness!
Not to mention she would also inherit the legacy of a sixth-tier formation master, elevating her status countless times!
There was even a great possibility she would leave for the Central Region and join one of the truly powerful Holy Lands of cultivation!
"Tsk, and she's still hesitating over an immortal-grade technique?"
"To be honest, I don't mind telling you that the techniques my master has passed on to me aren't even immortal-grade."
"If what you seek is the immortal grade, then my master indeed cannot offer that."
Leng Yanran, seeing Li Shenruo still unable to make up her mind, naturally understood what was going on in her heart.
Leng Yanran spoke casually, yet she did not feel she was lying. After all, what her master had given her was not an immortal-grade technique but a mythic-grade technique, a level so rare that there might not be a second one in the world!
If Li Shenruo, after learning that her master had no immortal-grade techniques, still chose to join, Leng Yanran would be willing to set aside her previous opinions of her and treat her as a junior sister in the same sect.
However, if all Li Shenruo cared about was an immortal-grade technique, then Leng Yanran would happily rid her master of this burden today.
As expected, after hearing Leng Yanran's words, the troubled look on Li Shenruo's face dissipated.
Her pursuit was an immortal-grade technique. Without one, no matter how hard she worked, she believed she could never undergo tribulation and ascend to immortality. What would be the point?
"Li Shenruo greets master!"
The hesitation in her eyes vanished, and she kowtowed deeply to Scarlet Cloud Master, performing the disciple's ceremony.
Everyone present watched with envy and admiration.
Only Leng Yanran smirked slightly, thinking to herself, She got the immortal-grade technique but missed the true opportunity of a lifetime!
Leng Yanran couldn't help but wonder how regretful Li Shenruo would feel in the future when she realized her master's true power. But that didn't matter anymore. She had already lost her chance.
From the moment she rejected her master's first offer to become a disciple, Leng Yanran had been disappointed in her. Li Shenruo failed the test.
"Hahaha, excellent!"
"I, Scarlet Cloud Master, will pass down to you the mid-tier immortal-grade technique: Heavenly Spirit Immortal Art!"
"Additionally, I'll use the remaining power of this remnant soul to pass on my lifetime of insight into the art of formations. Within a century, you will be able to digest and master this knowledge, becoming a sixth-tier formation master like me!"
"With such a foundation, there's a good chance you'll surpass me in the future!"
Seeing Li Shenruo finally agree to become his disciple, Scarlet Cloud Master burst into laughter. His brows relaxed, and he was filled with joy.
Had Li Shenruo rejected his offer again, he truly would have been at a loss.
With that, he extended a finger and tapped it against Li Shenruo's forehead, beginning the transmission of knowledge and techniques.
Immortal-grade techniques couldn't be recorded on ordinary jade slips, making them extremely difficult to preserve or pass down. This was one of the reasons why immortal-grade techniques had become so scarce in the world today.
"Everyone, I will be passing on my teachings to my disciple for the next five days. During this time, you may freely collect any immortal materials and artifacts within the secret realm."
"After five days, the secret realm will close, and you will be returned to the entrance."
"The Artifacts you find within the secret realm can be considered my gift to you all. In the future, if my disciple is in need, I hope you will offer her your assistance."
Seeing the crowd gathered around watching him pass on his teachings, Scarlet Cloud Master kindly reminded them, making sure to secure some favors for his disciple. After all, his remnant soul would dissipate after imparting his knowledge.
Leaving behind some goodwill for his disciple could only be beneficial.
Upon hearing this, the crowd finally realized what was happening. They quickly bid farewell and left, planning to gather as many immortal materials and Artifacts as they could within the secret realm.
When they had first entered the secret realm, they had rushed straight to Scarlet Cloud Immortal Palace. But all the rewards from that location had ended up in Leng Yanran's storage pouch...
None of them had gained any significant fortunes, and most had even lost valuable Artifacts in the first round by giving them to Leng Yanran.
"Hehe, by now, I bet my corpse puppets have already gathered 90% of the immortal materials and Artifacts in the secret realm and stored them in the stone cave."
"Miss, shall we head back to the stone cave and take a look?"
The man in the coffin snickered as he spoke.
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