"My newly - accepted disciple," Shangguan Rong said, with a very complicated look deep in his eyes.
"Fellow Daoist's disciple? Why do you want our Dao - Yi School Palace to protect him? Can you explain in detail?" The old man in black had fought with Shangguan Rong and knew how terrifying Shangguan Rong's strength was. If Shangguan Rong couldn't solve the problem, the Dao - Yi School Palace might also have difficulty.
"I'm going to the Demon Abyss." Originally, Shangguan Rong didn't want to get involved, but he had learned about the beliefs of the past sages of Xuanqing Sect, and he couldn't just stand by. In the end, he took the same path as his junior brother.
Shangguan Rong's junior brother was the previous Holy Master of Xuanqing Sect.
One hundred thousand years ago, the Holy Master of Xuanqing Sect exhausted all the sect's heritage. Not only did he cut off the causal traces with the Imperial Region and move the sect to the Fuliu Star Field, but he also sealed the inheritance techniques of Qingzong. This way, future generations wouldn't have to inherit their ancestors' wishes and could live in peace.
Although this action seemed a bit selfish, the Holy Master at that time had no choice. If he didn't do this, Xuanqing Sect might not even be able to preserve its last bloodline.
However, the later situation was completely different from what the Holy Master had predicted.
Maybe it was because the heavens wouldn't let Xuanqing Sect go, or maybe the disciples of Xuanqing Sect in each generation were too extraordinary.
Every ten thousand years or so, extremely talented disciples would appear in Xuanqing Sect. They would break through the invisible seals with their own strength and activate the inheritance memories.
After being baptized by the inheritance memories, they could rapidly improve their cultivation levels and comprehend various methods.
Feng Changxuan, the Holy Master of Xuanqing Sect in the previous era, activated the inheritance memories. In just a hundred years, his cultivation reached an astonishing level.
So, Feng Changxuan faked his death to get away, cut off relations with Xuanqing Sect, and went to the Imperial Region, changing his name to Daoist Cang Xuan. Before suppressing the Demon Abyss, Daoist Cang Xuan fought against many forces in the Imperial Region, feeling that it was unfair for the ancestors of Xuanqing Sect.
Finally, he found that the seal of the Demon Abyss was loosening, and he rushed over without hesitation.
Now, Shangguan Rong, like Feng Changxuan, had awakened the inheritance memories and chosen this path.
Before leaving, Shangguan Rong was most worried about Xuanqing Sect.
So, Shangguan Rong came to the Dao - Yi School Palace, hoping that the school palace would protect Xuanqing Sect based on the merits accumulated by Qingzong over the years.
"I promise that I will not let Xuanqing Sect decline and will take good care of your disciple," said the old man in black, having understood the whole story. His respect for Xuanqing Sect increased a bit.
In the endless years, how many forces could do what Xuanqing Sect did?
At first, the Demon Abyss was suppressed by the top sects in the Imperial Region. As time passed, the powerful members of those sects refused to sacrifice themselves, and all the pressure fell on Qingzong.
If it weren't for the past sages of Qingzong, the seal of the Demon Abyss would have been broken long ago, and countless lives would have been lost.
"If that child enters the school in the future, let him practice by himself and don't interfere with his cultivation path. Moreover, that child has very terrifying karma," Shangguan Rong kindly reminded.
"The Dao - Yi School Palace has existed longer than your Qingzong. We won't be afraid of any karma," said the old man in black confidently.
"Believe it or not," Shangguan Rong said. There were some things he couldn't disclose.
"According to the rules of the Dao - Yi School Palace, those who enter the school must study with a teacher. When your disciple comes to the Dao - Yi School Palace in the future, it will be the same," the old man in black stated in advance. This was not about stealing a disciple but following the rules.
"If you're not afraid of bearing the karma, then accept him. I have no objection," Shangguan Rong said. "Although this karma is terrifying, there is a slight possibility that it could turn into a great fortune."
"Oh? Then I'm looking forward to meeting your disciple," the old man in black said, intrigued.
Later, the old man in black and Shangguan Rong talked for a while. Shangguan Rong left a letter and a jade slip and then left.
After waiting for two hundred years, the token wooden plaque finally broke, and the old man in black was quite looking forward to it.
When he saw Chen Qingyuan for the first time, the old man in black started observing, trying to figure him out.
For some reason, whenever the old man in black thought he had seen Chen Qingyuan's true nature clearly, an impenetrable fog would appear in front of him. It was very strange.
This kid is indeed not simple! The old man in black thought to himself, looking forward to Chen Qingyuan's future.
Back to the present, Chen Qingyuan had another "cheap" master. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, he asked, "Master, I don't know your name yet."
"I'm Yu Chenran, the vice - dean of the Dao - Yi School Palace," the old man in black introduced himself.
"You're the vice - dean of the school palace?" Chen Qingyuan was startled. His newly - accepted teacher had such a terrifying background!
"Keep a low profile, keep a low profile," Yu Chenran said, stroking his beard and feigning modesty as he saw Chen Qingyuan's surprised expression.
"Master, can you now answer my questions?" Chen Qingyuan asked, bowing with his hands clasped.
"Two hundred years ago, your master, Shangguan Rong, came to the Dao - Yi School Palace," Yu Chenran then roughly explained what had happened back then.
However, Yu Chenran didn't mention the Qingzong of the Imperial Region, the predecessor of Xuanqing Sect. The karma involved with Qingzong was huge, and telling Chen Qingyuan now would only add to his burden.
For countless years, although Xuanqing Sect had suppressed the Demon Abyss, it had also offended many forces, especially the demons. If the specific origin of Xuanqing Sect were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Thank you, Master, for clarifying my doubts," Chen Qingyuan said, understanding the whole story. It turned out that his master Shangguan Rong had obtained a token wooden plaque through tough means and left it to him.
"Huh? What do you mean by 'Second Master'?" Yu Chenran frowned.
"Since I have two masters, it's better to distinguish like this," Chen Qingyuan grinned and explained.
"It's awkward. Don't use that 'Second' word," Yu Chenran said seriously.
"Yes, Master," Chen Qingyuan dared not refute.
"Sit down and talk," Yu Chenran nodded with satisfaction.
Yu Chenran was actually an old - child - like person. Originally, he wasn't very interested in Chen Qingyuan, but Shangguan Rong had repeatedly emphasized that Chen Qingyuan had significant karma, which made Yu Chenran very interested and determined to take Chen Qingyuan as a disciple.
Yu Chenran looked into the distance with a solemn expression, complex emotions such as admiration, self - abasement, and a hint of worry showing in his eyes.