“Brother Chen, congratulations.
You’re going to have a very powerful master.” Su Youwei wasn’t jealous, genuinely happy for Mu Chen.
“I’m not his disciple yet.
Don’t worry, Youwei.
You’ll find your own path too.” Mu Chen said.
The Law Domain expert from the Purple Firmament Territory, even if not in Great Zhou City now, would arrive soon.
Su Youwei would definitely be chosen.
Once she reached the Primordial Heaven, Su Youwei’s talent would truly shine.
That was where her stage lay.
Becoming Cang Yuan’s disciple, Mu Chen had no objections.
In this world, having a strong background mattered.
He couldn’t reveal it now, or Cang Yuan’s enemies would come knocking.
But when the time came, being a Saint’s disciple would be a very useful title.
At least until he broke through to the Saint Stage, it would serve him well.
“Is that so?” “That’s still in the future.” Su Youwei didn’t seem too excited.
She was already satisfied with her current life and didn’t think too far ahead.
If she had to choose between leaving to grow stronger or staying by Mu Chen’s side, she would choose the latter without hesitation.
Mu Chen smiled helplessly.
It wasn’t that far off, but when the time came, he would be reluctant to part with Su Youwei.
However, the Primordial Heaven offered her better opportunities.
In the Blue Profound Heaven, there didn’t seem to be any sect suitable for Su Youwei.
Her destiny wasn’t here.
A few days later.
“Mu Chen brat, come to me.” Cang Yuan’s voice reached Mu Chen’s ears alone.
Su Youwei remained completely unaware.
Mu Chen’s heart stirred.
Though he didn’t know what it was about, he told Su Youwei and walked into the forest.
“What’s the matter, senior?
Or should I call you Master now?
I’ll find a time later to formally perform the disciple ceremony.” Mu Chen said with a smile.
“Heh, I knew you’d agree.
No need to bother with a ceremony.
A verbal acknowledgment is enough.” “I called you here to ask a favor.
After you leave, protect Yao Yao.” Cang Yuan’s deep, aged eyes looked at Mu Chen.
This was what he had been thinking about lately.
Now that Mu Chen had acknowledged him as his master, he could entrust this to him.
“Master, you trust me that much?
I’ve only opened two meridians.” Mu Chen said with a strange tone.
So he was taking Zhou Yuan’s job, arriving first and protecting the Third God?
It was more like Yao Yao protecting him.
Though Yao Yao was beautiful, Mu Chen was self-aware enough to know that he and Yao Yao were not in the same world.
If he recklessly forced his way into her world, even as a Saint, he wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Of course, if he could become a God in the future, or reach that level, that would be a different matter.
“Everyone starts from the Channel Opening Stage.
Just say whether you agree or not.
If not, I’ll find someone else.” Cang Yuan said calmly.
Yao Yao had no aversion to Mu Chen.
That was enough.
Entrusting it to him shouldn’t be a problem.
“Alright.
Since you’re asking, Master, I’ll take it on.” Mu Chen thought for a moment and agreed.
Cang Yuan was also leaving the Blue Profound Heaven, and Yao Yao’s legs were long and slender.
If he bribed her later, he could get quite a few benefits.
“Good.
Since you’ve taken me as your master, what do you want?
Qi Drawing Techniques, Soul Tempering Techniques, I have them all.” Cang Yuan nodded.
“Give me a Yuan Weapon.
I don’t need Qi Drawing Techniques or Soul Tempering Techniques.” Mu Chen said without hesitation.
“True.
With devouring power, you don’t need a Qi Drawing Technique.
And reaching the late Illusory Stage at your age means you either have talent or a method for training the Divine Soul.” Cang Yuan nodded.
“Yuan Weapons, I have many.
Which one do you want?” The Heavenly Yuan Brush could be given to Mu Chen, but it depended on what type of weapon he preferred.
A Saint’s wealth naturally included quality Yuan Weapons.
“As long as it’s sturdy enough and not too fragile.” Cang Yuan pondered for a moment, then waved his hand.
A long blade appeared before him.
The blade was dark red, radiating a heavy and mysterious aura.
Nine Genesis Runes formed an array on its surface.
The sharp edge gleamed with a chilling light, like the fangs of a bloodthirsty beast.
“This blade is named Tianyuan.
I forged it over the years.
Consider it a gift from me to you.” Mu Chen looked at it curiously.
He sensed a dangerous aura from Tianyuan.
It was definitely a Yuan Weapon made for killing.
The nine Genesis Runes were extremely ancient, as if they could be traced back to a distant era.
Named Tianyuan, considering that the Tianyuan Region of the Primordial Heaven was governed by this Saint, it was clearly no ordinary weapon.
“Master, is this a Heavenly Yuan Weapon?” Mu Chen asked.
Though it wasn’t the Heavenly Yuan Brush, Cang Yuan was a Saint.
His gift couldn’t be shabby.
Even if it wasn’t a Saint Yuan Weapon, it should at least be a Heavenly Yuan Weapon.
“It hasn’t even reached Low-Grade Basic Yuan Weapon yet.
But it can grow.
The nine Genesis Runes on it came from an ancient ruin.
I don’t know their exact origin or function, but they felt effective, so I added them when forging Tianyuan.” “How does it grow?” Mu Chen had gotten excited for nothing.
If it were a Heavenly Yuan Weapon, it would have served him for a long time.
“Tianyuan has a basic ability called Soul Devour.
In theory, you can use this ability to raise Tianyuan’s grade.
When you personally kill a first-grade Genesis Beast or a Channel Opening Stage expert, Tianyuan absorbs their soul and evolves.” “Progress step by step.
After lighting the first mark, it reaches Low-Grade Basic Yuan Weapon.
The third mark is Low-Grade Xuan Yuan Weapon.
The fifth mark is Low-Grade Heaven Yuan Weapon.
You’ll have to experiment yourself.” Cang Yuan said, indicating he wasn’t sure either.
Mu Chen’s mouth twitched.
‘So even you don’t know, old man.’ But it was similar to the Heavenly Yuan Brush, probably because Cang Yuan had referenced it during forging.
“Tianyuan has an ability called Soul Scar.
After lighting the first mark, you should be able to use it.
Don’t underestimate this ability.
If it reaches Saint Yuan Weapon level, it can damage a Saint Soul.
You’ll have to discover the rest yourself.” Cang Yuan put on a serious expression.
After forging it, he had just left it there and never used it.
But he had theorized that by the seventh mark, it should reach Saint Yuan Weapon level.
Though it didn’t have the Heavenly Yuan Brush’s ability of one mark per function, a weapon that could damage the soul was still very rare.
As its grade rose, it could harm the souls of experts at different levels.
“So by killing enemies and devouring their souls to evolve Tianyuan, starting with first-grade Genesis Beast level, does that mean the seventh mark should be Saint Yuan Weapon, and to reach true Saint Yuan Weapon level I’d need to kill at least a Saint-level expert?” Mu Chen rolled his eyes, feeling that reaching Saint Yuan Weapon seemed unlikely.
“Not necessarily.
If you become a Saint, you can nurture it with a Saint Soul.
It would just take a bit longer.” Cang Yuan shook his head.
In theory, lighting the final three marks could elevate it to a Triple Lotus Saint Treasure.
But that was only in theory.
The Heavenly Yuan Brush could rival a Double Lotus Saint Treasure and had been through countless battles with him.
But Tianyuan had never been used since it was forged.
Even at its worst, it should at least reach High-Grade Heaven Yuan Weapon or Single Lotus Saint Yuan Weapon level.
Before breaking through to the Saint Stage, it would be enough for Mu Chen.
And if he really could become a Saint, he could forge a more suitable Yuan Weapon by then.
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