High Martial Arts Era

Chapter 725 The Supreme's Invitation? Disciple? (6K)

Inside Li Yuan's residence in Chaos City.

A buzzing sound filled the air as numerous illusory figures appeared, quickly coalescing into a single illusory image. He looked at another illusory figure that had flown in from outside the hall: "Chaos? What brings you to my attention all of a sudden?"

"The Cold Nether God Emperor and the Flame Ruins Quasi-Saint of the Cold Journey Supreme Star City have specifically requested to see you," the Chaos God Emperor's avatar said calmly.

Li Yuan looked puzzled.

The two mentioned by the Chaos God Emperor were both mentioned in the information he knew. The Cold Nether God Emperor was an ancient being whose strength was close to that of a ruler, and should be on par with the Chaos God Emperor. In addition, he was under the command of the Cold Journey Supreme, so he was quite famous in the vast universe.

As for the Quasi-Saint of Yanxu, he was also extremely famous.

In the vast universe, there are 81 dark domains. Including himself, who is recognized as a seventh-order quasi-saint, there are a total of 23 people in the present era. As the disciple of the Supreme One, this Yanxu Quasi-Saint is recognized as one of the top three.

but.

I have absolutely no connection with these two people.

"They're in Tianluo Star City?" Li Yuan asked. "What exactly is the matter? Why do they want to see me?"

Before the Chaos God Emperor could speak...

Suddenly, endless light converged, and another ethereal figure appeared out of thin air in the hall.

His aura was vast and ethereal, yet his gaze was cold.

This coldness is not icy, but rather a detached indifference that seems to transcend everything, perceive all things, and remain unaffected by external influences.

"Senior Xinmeng, you've arrived?" The Chaos God Emperor's eyes lit up.

Li Yuan held his breath and quickly bowed, saying, "Li Yuan greets Senior Xinmeng."

"Ah."

"Li Yuan, this should be our first meeting." The Heart Dream God Emperor's indifferent gaze swept over Li Yuan. Although they were both illusory incarnations, Li Yuan had the illusion that he had been completely seen through.

Li Yuan nodded.

Having received many favors and opportunities from the God Emperor Xinmeng, almost all the most crucial turning points in my life along the way were related to him.

I had once seen the phantom of the God Emperor Xinmeng from afar... I had also witnessed the God Emperor Xinmeng making a move during the great battle of the God Emperors outside Beichen Star.

but!

This was indeed the first time I had ever met and communicated with the God Emperor Xinmeng face to face.

"Chaos." The Heart Dream God Emperor looked at the Chaos God Emperor again: "The Cold Nether God Emperor came for the Abyss Sea Sacrifice, right? And he specifically asked to see Li Yuan?"

“Yes.” The Chaos God Emperor nodded.

The Chaos God Emperor was not at all surprised that the Heart Dream God Emperor could guess... Over the long years, both he and the Awakening Star God Emperor had a blind trust in the Heart Dream God Emperor.

The Heart Dream God Emperor's displayed combat strength has never been particularly strong.

But other methods are too mysterious.

even.

In that great battle back then, after the Chaos God Emperor erupted, he was already close to the end of his life and had even resolved to die, but the Heart Dream God Emperor ultimately managed to save him.

Although it can no longer appear in the universe and spacetime.

But they can still be active in various eternal ruins.

"Li Yuan."

"If I'm not mistaken, the Cold Nether God Emperor and the Flame Ruins Quasi-Saint are here to invite you on behalf of the Cold Journey Supreme," said the Heart Dream God Emperor calmly.

"Is this an invitation from the Supreme One?" Li Yuan wondered to himself.

"Over thousands of years, you have opened up three top-tier eternal paths with your perfect ten-star vein body... Your talent is unparalleled in this era." The God Emperor Xinmeng said slowly, "Leaving aside the history of the universe, at least in the entire universe, among the living beings still alive today, including the five supreme beings, we should not have seen anyone with a higher talent than you."

"Your achievements in the Celestial Realm are probably unprecedented in the history of the universe."

"Although I cannot guarantee that you will absolutely become a ruler or a supreme being."

"But at least, the Supremes should all be interested in you."

“In their eyes, you have extremely high value,” said the God Emperor Xinmeng. “However, Tianluo Star City is nominally part of the Hanxing Supreme Star City camp, which is why Supreme Chijun and Supreme Tianyue did not extend an invitation to you.”

"Hundreds of years have passed, and Hanxing, the Supreme Star City, is only now coming to see you, which is later than I expected."

Li Yuan understood.

After the battle at the Hundred Gods Palace, his name became known throughout the universe. It was one thing for Supreme Jing and Supreme Ejin to be so inconsequential, but the other three Supremes had remained completely silent, which was quite unusual.

"May I ask, Senior Xinmeng, what should I do?" Li Yuan asked.

"Refuse." Emperor Xinmeng calmly uttered two words.

Li Yuan was taken aback.

Even the Chaos God Emperor showed a hint of hesitation.

"Every Supreme Being, as the ultimate existence in cultivation, yearns for eternity and is involved in profound karmic consequences," the Heart Dream God Emperor calmly stated. "Whether it's an invitation to join the Cold Journey Supreme Star City, a gift to you for the Abyss Sea Sacrifice, or something else..."

"They will all crave a return!"

"You may receive a favor temporarily, which may make you grow faster, but now that you have established your power, even some help from the Supreme One will hardly have a substantial impact on you. In the end, the cause and effect you have to repay will involve the 'Secret of Eternity'."

"There are some things that could cost you your life," the Heart Dream God Emperor said calmly.

The Chaos God Emperor simply listened.

But Li Yuan's heart tightened involuntarily.

He instantly thought of the Northern River Supreme and the Hundred Paths Emperor... whether it was the small tomb left by the Northern River Supreme or the requirements of the Hundred Paths Emperor for his successors.

Indeed, they all involve the 'secret of eternity' and have profound cause and effect.

This is even with the fact that the Northern River Supreme and the Hundred Paths Emperor are no longer alive... while the Cold Journey Supreme is still alive, and has no relation to him.

If given something, what would one ask for?
"of course."

“I am not asking you not to communicate with the Supreme,” said the God Emperor Xinmeng. “But I hope that before you have enough strength to speak with the Supreme, you will not interfere in the Supreme’s great karma.”

"Sufficient strength?" Li Yuan's heart stirred: "Senior Xinmeng, just how strong must that be?"

"Your Majesty," said the Heart Dream God Emperor calmly.

Li Yuan understood.

After thinking for a moment.

“Senior Xinmeng,” Li Yuan said, “if I refuse, will the Cold Journey Supreme Star City be enraged? Will it affect my Chaos Palace?”

"no need to worry."

"Back then, even though we were both in the same Dark Domain, the Immortal Emperor dared to defy the Northern River Supreme and the Hongying Supreme." The Heart Dream God Emperor remained calm: "No matter how strong the Cold Journey Supreme is, he is only from the Third Dark Domain. What influence can he have?"

"Before you become the ruler."

Even if the sky falls down.

"Chaos and I can withstand it too." The God Emperor Xinmeng's tone was calm, yet it made people unconsciously willing to believe him.

Li Yuan nodded.

“Xinyuan, I will summon your avatar to my true form in a moment,” said the Chaos God Emperor.

"Alright." Li Yuan's illusory avatar dissipated.

Li Yuan was unaware of this.

In another residence within the Chaos Palace, the Chaos God Emperor and the Heart Dream God Emperor each condensed an avatar there, and were also exchanging ideas.

"enemy?"

"Senior Xinmeng, are you saying that the one who attacked me in secret back then was Supreme Hanxing?" A strange light flashed in the eyes of the Chaos God Emperor.

He never knew who was behind that battle, only guessing that it was at least a ruler, or even a Celestial Emperor or the Heavenly Luo Ruler.

But he never thought of that.

It turned out to be the Supreme Cold Journey.

"Hmm." God Emperor Xinmeng said calmly, "The source of everything is me. The one Han Xing has always wanted to deal with is me."

"Unfortunately."

"He can't find me even if he wants to," said the God Emperor Xinmeng. "He can only target you."

“No wonder!”

"No wonder you've always prevented me from entering the core of the Tianluoyu Alliance, and also forbade the Divine Court experts from going to the Cold Journey Supreme Star City." The Chaos God Emperor finally understood everything: "So that's how it is."

"And this time?" the Chaos God Emperor asked.

"Han Xing only felt threatened." God Emperor Xinmeng said calmly, "Back then, you were only at the peak of the Emperor Realm, not even close to the Sovereign Realm, and he still made a move... Li Yuan's potential is astonishing, rarely seen throughout the ages, how could he sit idly by?"

"He thought he was hiding it well."

"Unfortunately... although he is a supreme being, there are some areas where even a supreme being cannot exert too much influence." Emperor Xinmeng said calmly, "However, you should also prepare for a great retreat."

"no problem."

“From the day Xin Yuan stepped into the God-King realm, I was ready.” The Chaos God-Emperor smiled.

……

Outside the teleportation array of Tianluo Star City.

The Cloud Moon God Emperor and the Chaos God Emperor led the Cold Nether God Emperor, the Flame Ruins Quasi-Saint, and others into a welcoming hall that was not far away.

Everyone took their seats one by one.

Immediately afterwards, numerous puppets delivered large quantities of celestial wine and delicacies, and there were even performances by many beautiful celestial beings... These celestial beings were all native celestial beings from the Immortal World.

The Cold Nether God Emperor and the Flame Ruins Quasi-Saint waited patiently.

soon.

Whoosh~ The Chaos God Emperor waved his hand, and a phantom of a young man appeared beside him, immediately attracting the attention of all the Emperor Realm beings present.

"The Quasi-Saint of Heart Source has arrived."

"Heart Source".

“Xin Yuan has arrived.” The eyes of the Crimson Lotus God Emperor, the Purple Fire God King, and others all fell on Li Yuan. So many years have passed.

All the forces in Tianluo Star City were very familiar with Li Yuan.

Li Yuan glanced around and saw that the Cloud Moon God Emperor was sitting in the main seat, followed by a purple-robed man with a skull-like face and a golden-robed youth.

The Chaos God Emperor sat very close to the Cloud Moon God Emperor, clearly indicating that he held a higher position.

This is also normal.

In terms of strength, looking across the entire Tianluo Star City, apart from the Tianluo Ruler, probably no one would dare to say they could overpower the Chaos God Emperor.

"Xinyuan, welcome." The Cloud Moon God Emperor, sitting in the main seat, smiled and said, "Today is a banquet to entertain the Cold Nether God Emperor and the Flame Ruins Quasi-Saint of the Cold Journey Supreme Star City, so I specially invited you to come."

"Greetings, Cold Nether God Emperor." Li Yuan bowed slightly in greeting.

“A Quasi-Saint of the Heart Source.” The Cold Nether God Emperor smiled. “No need for formalities.”

“A Quasi-Saint of Yanxu.” Li Yuan then looked at the golden-robed youth.

"Haha, Brother Xinyuan, you can just call me by my name." The Quasi-Saint Yanxu rarely showed a smile: "Although I am far away in Supreme Star City, I have heard of your great name."

"The perfect ten-star veins are the strongest foundation of our Star God cultivation system."

"And after cultivating for thousands of years, you've become a seventh-order Quasi-Saint... I've always prided myself on my extraordinary talent, but compared to you, I'm far inferior." Quasi-Saint Yanxu sighed with emotion. "Brother Yanxu, you flatter me." Li Yuan smiled and said, "In terms of the realm of Dao, I am still far behind you."

This scene left many Emperor Realm experts deep in thought.

Just now, the Quasi-Saint of Yanxu was quite arrogant, but now it seems... his arrogance is selective.

Clearly, in the eyes of the Quasi-Saint of Yanxu, Li Yuan was far more important than these peak Emperor Realm experts.

"Xinyuan, please sit down." Emperor Yunyue waved his hand, and another jade table and chair appeared out of thin air, right next to Emperor Chaos.

Although Li Yuan descended in the form of a phantom, since he has come, he should naturally be treated with respect.

In the eyes of the Cloud Moon God Emperor, Li Yuan's status was relatively equal to that of a peak Emperor Realm expert.

"Quasi-Saint Yanxu, you said you came specifically for Xinyuan." God Emperor Yunyue smiled and said, "Now that Xinyuan has arrived, you can speak your mind."

Many Emperor Realm experts appeared casual, but in reality, they were all paying attention to the Quasi-Saint of Yanxu.

"Row."

“Then I will get straight to the point.” Yanxu Quasi-Saint said, “Brother Xinyuan, your cultivation speed is rapid. You have opened up three top-level eternal paths in such a short time. You can be said to have the potential to become a Supreme… But the path of cultivation is very long. One step fast does not mean that every step is fast.”

"You should know about the Mountain Lord, right?"

"I understand." Li Yuan's heart stirred.

"He was also a perfect ten-star pulse. Although he was not as dazzling as you were in the past, he was still a force to be reckoned with." The Quasi-Saint of Yanxu sighed, "He opened up many top-tier eternal paths early on and entered the Emperor Realm after cultivating for hundreds of thousands of years, but hundreds of millions of years have passed."

"Still at the level of the Dominator."

Li Yuan listened attentively.

Different strengths lead to different perspectives. In a single universe, a ten-star vein is extremely rare, with only one being born every ten million years.

Over the long years, quite a few people have accumulated ten-star veins. There are quite a few ten-star vein god kings in the Chaos Palace, such as Senior Brother Longya, who is a ten-star vein god king.

Looking across the dark domain, there are even more ten-star veins.

The perfect ten-star vein is a legend in any dark domain. It is rare for even one to be born in hundreds of billions or trillions of years. Many lone emperors with limited knowledge and background do not even know the concept of the perfect ten-star vein if they do not venture into the Eternal Ruins or interact with other emperors.

but!

The universe has a total of 81 Dark Domains, how vast... Apart from myself, there is still one Perfect Ten Star Vein who is still alive in the publicly available information of various top powers.

Even the Mountain Lord is extremely powerful among the Lords.

perhaps!

In the universe, there are still undiscovered perfect ten-star vein foundation holders... but at least, only myself and the Mountain Lord are known to the public now.

Among the many other cultivation systems, there are several who are close to this foundational level, but none of them have been able to become a Supreme Being.

"The strongest foundation."

"Only with the best guidance can one hope to become a Supreme Being." Yanxu Quasi-Saint smiled and said, "Looking at the universe, the five Supreme Beings are recognized as the strongest."

"The Supreme Beings possess the best treasures and inheritances in the entire universe... and many special cultivation resources and auxiliary cultivation methods that you probably can't even imagine."

Yanxu Quasi-Saint looked at Li Yuan, then glanced at Zihuo God King: "In terms of talent, I'm afraid I'm not as good as Brother Zihuo... But with my master's guidance, the time it took me to become a seventh-order Quasi-Saint was actually shorter."

"Heart Source".

"Your talent far surpasses mine and Purple Flame's."

“In the past, you achieved such things without any guidance from any supreme being.”

"If you can receive guidance from the Supreme One, you will surely soar to great heights." The Quasi-Saint of Yanxu looked at Li Yuan, observing his reaction.

He came this time.

It was done on the master's orders.

Deep down, he didn't want Li Yuan to receive guidance from Han Xing Supreme... After all, many precious resources are unique.

If it were a fair competition, he wasn't confident he could beat Li Yuan.

But he dared not disobey his master's orders.

"Supreme guidance?"

"Could it be that Supreme Hanxing is going to invite Quasi-Saint Xinyuan?" The many Emperor Realm experts present exchanged glances, not finding it too strange.

Many so-called peerless geniuses, even someone like the Purple Fire God King, are only considered by the Supreme Being if they are willing to take them in, depending on the Supreme Being's mood.

After all, it's difficult to even become a ruler, let alone reach the supreme level.

But Li Yuan's talent is evident.

He deserves the utmost respect from anyone... He is truly worth cultivating with all one's might.

"I dare not presume to ask for guidance from the Supreme One," Li Yuan said, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Haha, right now," Yanxu Quasi-Saint laughed, "Brother Xinyuan, you have such an opportunity."

"I have come here on my master's orders to inquire of you," said the Quasi-Saint Yanxu, staring at Li Yuan. "Are you willing to become my master's disciple?"

Swish!Swish!Swish!
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately drew the attention of many peak Emperor Realm experts present.

Becoming a disciple? Taking on an apprentice? This was something they hadn't expected... After all, Li Yuan wasn't a strongman from the Third Dark Domain.

The probability of a powerful figure from the Dark Domain accepting a disciple is very small.

Besides!

This is the Supreme Being accepting a disciple!

“Quasi-Saint of the Heart Source.” The Cold Nether God Emperor beside him also said, “Supreme beings are close to the ultimate goal of cultivation. Apart from the Eternal Path, there is almost nothing that can attract them. Even within my Universe Alliance, most of the peak Emperor Realm cultivators find it difficult to receive much guidance from Supreme beings.”

"Even young people with ten-star foundations must undergo many trials before they have a slight chance of becoming a supreme disciple."

"You are an outsider, and it is incredible that the Supreme One is willing to accept you as a disciple." The Cold Nether God Emperor said, "If you become a disciple of the Supreme One, you can read and practice all the secret techniques and methods of my Heavenly Cold Universe Alliance. The Supreme One will also bestow some special great opportunities upon you."

"Like a top-grade imperial weapon."

"It's like an opportunity comparable to the inheritance of the Demon Cliff Stone Tablet... In short, if you can become a disciple of the Supreme One, your chances of becoming a Ruler or even a Supreme One in the future will be more than ten times greater," said the Cold Nether God Emperor.

"hehe."

"Cold Nether God Emperor, becoming a disciple of the Supreme One certainly brings many benefits, but there will also be many constraints, right?" Chaos God Emperor said calmly.

"There are constraints, of course," said the Cold Nether God Emperor. "By becoming a disciple of the Supreme One, one must obey the Supreme One's orders and thus become a member of my Cold Journey Alliance, and fight for my Cold Journey Alliance."

"but."

"It's all worth it."

"With Supreme Hanxing here, the entire Chaos Palace will be protected."

"In the future, if the Quasi-Saint of Heart Source becomes a Supreme Being, these constraints will be almost zero, and he will only have a master-disciple relationship with Supreme Being Cold Journey." Emperor Cold Netherworld laughed, "It will also be a great story in the universe."

Li Yuan felt very calm.

Fighting for the Cold Journey Alliance?
"Brother Xinyuan, are you willing?" Yanxu Quasi-Saint said, "If you are willing, you can send one of your true bodies with me to pay respects to our master as soon as possible."

Suddenly.

All the Emperor Realm experts present, including the Cloud Moon God Emperor, looked at Li Yuan.

"Brother Yanxu, God Emperor Lengming, please convey my gratitude for the Supreme's kindness." Li Yuan said calmly, "However, I prefer a free and unrestrained life and do not like to be subject to too many constraints. I apologize."

"Refused?"

"Xinyuan is unwilling to become an apprentice?"

"That's normal." Although many Emperor Realm experts present were slightly surprised by Li Yuan's choice, they were not too surprised.

Ultimately, Li Yuan is no longer the weak and young man he once was.

Not only is he exceptionally talented, but he is also a seventh-order quasi-saint, with strength comparable to the Emperor Realm... not to mention that he has the Heart Dream God Emperor and the Chaos God Emperor behind him.

Even he himself already has the confidence to stand on his own.

Being a supreme disciple has a prestigious title, but it also comes with many constraints.

"He refused?" The Quasi-Saint of Yanxu frowned on the surface, but inwardly he felt relieved. It was good that he refused.

"The Quasi-Saint of the Heart Source".

"Are you really going to refuse? Even the Supreme One values ​​talent." The Cold Nether God Emperor said in a low voice, "Don't miss this incredible opportunity."

"I have disappointed the Supreme One," Li Yuan said calmly.

In fact, if it weren't for the reminder from the God Emperor of Dreams, and if there were no other reasons, being able to become a disciple of a supreme being might not necessarily be a bad thing.

Unfortunately, having grown to this point, the help of a supreme being is no longer necessary for Li Yuan.

"Row."

"This is your choice. The master-disciple relationship cannot be forced, and Master will not blame you." The expression of the Quasi-Saint Yanxu had returned to normal: "However, Master has another order. If Brother Xinyuan is unwilling to become a disciple... then Master invites you to join the camp of my Hanxing Supreme Star City in this Abyss Sea Sacrifice."

"I, Hanxing Supreme Star City, will grant you a spot in the Abyss Sea Sacrifice. How about it?"

Abyss Sea Sacrifice slots?

The Cloud Moon God Emperor's expression changed slightly, and he felt a sense of helplessness. He had previously refused the Chaos God Emperor's request... Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the Cold Journey Supreme had voluntarily granted Li Yuan a spot in the Abyss Sea Sacrifice.

The slots for the Abyss Sea Sacrifice, below the Emperor Realm, are extremely valuable to most star cities.

But in Supreme Star City... there are more slots available.

"Thank you for your high regard, Your Majesty." Li Yuan bowed slightly and said, "However, it is still early before the Abyss Sea Sacrifice begins, and my cultivation years are short. I have no intention of entering the Abyss Sea Sacrifice for the time being... I would like Your Majesty to choose another Quasi-Saint for this spot."

"what?"

Now, everyone, including the Purple Fire God King and the Quasi-Saint Qianfeng, as well as the Red Lotus God Emperor and the Cloud Moon God Emperor, showed surprise.

They even refused a spot for the Abyss Sea Sacrifice?

They couldn't guess what Li Yuan was thinking.

"The Quasi-Saint of the Heart Source".

"If you are unwilling to become the Supreme's disciple, we will not force you." The Cold Nether God Emperor's expression finally changed as he stared at Li Yuan: "But you even want to decline the quota for the Sea Sacrifice? You don't want to have any connection with my Cold Journey Supreme Star City... Do you look down on my Cold Journey Universe Alliance?"

He didn't believe Li Yuan's reasons at all.

Looking across the universe, which Quasi-Saint wouldn't want a spot in the Abyss Sea Sacrifice?
Moreover, as far as he knew, Li Yuan had not received a spot.

"Brother Xinyuan."

“Master’s intentions are good, and it would be unwise for you to refuse them again and again,” the Quasi-Saint Yanxu said in a low voice. “I advise you to reconsider.”

"I'm sorry." Li Yuan shook his head again.

Most of the people present changed their expressions.

A supreme being like this, unable to even accept a disciple, and unable to even send gifts? This shows that Li Yuan doesn't take Han Xing Supreme seriously at all.

The expressions of Cold Nether God Emperor and Flame Ruins Quasi-Saint darkened further.

They came representing Cold Star City, representing the face of Supreme Star City... In their view, Li Yuan's repeated refusals clearly showed his contempt for Supreme Star City.

"it is good!"

"Very good." The Cold Nether God Emperor stared intently at Li Yuan, no longer trying to persuade him: "Quasi-Saint Xin Yuan, I hope that six thousand years from now, you will truly be as you said, unwilling to enter the Abyss Sea Sacrifice."

"Instead of deliberately avoiding the Supreme's goodwill."

(End of this chapter)