The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 393 Apprenticeship Ceremony

Su Yan did not expect Hong Wuji to bring up the matter of taking on disciples.

He thought for a moment and said, "Senior Hong, I already have a master."

Hong Wuji looked up and glanced at him again, seemingly surprised by Su Yan's answer.

“I know, the young lady from the Long family.”

Hong Wuji said, "In the path of martial arts, especially for geniuses, there is never just one master. A disciple is not necessarily inferior to his master. A genius disciple may often go further and faster than his master."

He is such a genius that he has reached this point. He has experienced many teachers over the past thousand years, and this is his personal experience.

“You have concerns, but if you use the girl’s lineage as an excuse, you might be harming her.”

Su Yan frowned, but he knew Hong Wuji was right.

He himself was confident that he could become a Martial Saint, but Long Qiushui did not know that if Long Qiushui knew that he had refused to be accepted as a disciple by someone like Hong Wuji, who was at least a legendary Martial Saint, on the grounds that he had a master, she would probably expel him from the sect directly.

Seeing the change in his expression, Hong Wuji knew that Su Yan had figured out the key point.

"Your lineage is a matter of individual interpretation. As for mine..."

Hong Wuji paused slightly, then said in an unquestionable tone, "Actually, even if I hadn't met you today, you would still have joined my sect. I need a swordsman, and you are the best candidate. However, having met you today, I have decided to take you as my last disciple."

A slight upturn at the corners of his mouth revealed a mischievous smile.

"Is it about the horse trampling the rivers and lakes?"

Su Yan couldn't help but ask.

Hong Wuji didn't hide anything and nodded slightly: "Tong Chengqi wants to form alliances and use the art of diplomacy to gather all the fortune in one's body, seize the fortune of the Great Li Dynasty, and break through the realm. You old fool, in the Desolate Martial World, the mighty is ultimately the most powerful."

"In the Xizhou Prefecture incident, you secretly plotted against Shan Chongfeng and seized 50% of Xizhou Prefecture's fortune. Moreover, you have those strange insects suppressing the fortune, which truly makes you exceptionally fortunate. However, this also makes you a thorn in the side of many people. After all, this is the fortune of the Great Li Dynasty."

Su Yan said calmly, "As the senior said, in the Desolate Martial World, the one with the most power has the final say."

“But your fists aren’t that big right now, and you’re blocking the Right Chancellor’s way.”

Hong Wuji was stating a fact: since Su Yan was someone he had chosen, even if he wanted to distance himself from the situation, he probably wouldn't believe it.

Moreover, possessing a strange insect that can suppress destiny is something that many people would covet.

It's not just dynasties and sects that have the so-called suppression of destiny; martial arts families also suppress destiny by observing the aura of their homes to seek advantage and avoid harm.

This thing is actually more useful than you might imagine.

Now that Su Yan has stepped into the open, trouble is inevitable.

"Of the thirteen prefectures of the Dali Dynasty, the sects of Xizhou Prefecture and Lingnan Prefecture have submitted. In the remaining eleven prefectures, there are fifteen martial saint sects and aristocratic families, and fifty-three golden body sects... All the sects in the world are eagerly awaiting my move."

"Senior overestimates me. With my abilities, I'm afraid I can't defeat a Martial Saint."

Hong Wuji tore open a space, reached out with his large hand, and actually tapped him on the forehead.

Su Yan had no chance to dodge it; with a muffled thud, it sounded like a large winter melon.

"Playing dumb to fool the enemy"

Hong Wuji said, "You are my disciple. If the Martial Saint dares to make a move, that would be even better. Then I can personally roam the martial world. Do they dare to accept the challenge?"

Among all the martial arts masters in the world, there are probably very few who can compare to Hong Wuji.

The old man only showed a hint of his swaggering,江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world) style, yet it terrified so many people. Who knows what he was like when he was young?

"senior"

"Still call me senior."

Hong Wuji turned around and looked at Su Yan with a smile.

"Disciple Su Yan greets Master."

Su Yan bowed deeply, his posture respectful, showing no sign of joking.

Although he was confident, he was not someone who was unaware of reality.

No matter how talented or extraordinary he is, he is only a martial artist at the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Hong Wuji has reached the pinnacle, and he is definitely among the top ten in the world.

Given his status and influence, the fact that he would go on and on like an old man to take on disciples is itself a sign of his high regard for them.

Hong Wuji also said that if it weren't for today, he would definitely have taken Su Yan as his disciple.

Taking on apprentices in that way is a transaction, not as genuine as this.

"Hahaha"

Hong Wuji laughed heartily, clearly very happy to have taken such a genius as Su Yan as his disciple.

"Since you are my disciple, I should give you a few gifts as a token of our meeting."

Hong Wuji pondered for a moment: "The first one is the 'Heavenly Gang Demon Suppression Scripture,' one of the three great inheritances of the ancient land immortals. It is considered a seventh-level technique. It can suppress thirty-six Heavenly Gang Demons and transform them into the Heavenly Gang Demon Suppression Body. It can turn the world upside down with a wave of its hand, and it is also a domineering technique."

With a flick of his finger, the cultivation technique surged into Su Yan's sea of ​​consciousness like a memory.

Thirty-six towering and earth-shattering celestial demons, and one sword-wielding deity. With each celestial demon slain, the deity immediately gains a new divine power, or grows the innate qualities of that demon on his body. His eyes, ears, mouth, and nose are all wondrous, truly an ancient demon god.

"wake up"

Hong Wuji's voice, as clear as a morning bell, roused the engrossed Su Yan.

He slowly said, "The demons in the Heavenly Gang Demon Suppression Scripture are inner demons and the malevolent energy of the world. You nurture the demons with your own body and then release them to kill them. Thirty-six transformations mean thirty-six battles. The thirty-six refers to two things: supernatural powers and an indestructible body. This is in line with your current path."

Su Yan's eyes brightened slightly, but he still had some questions: "This disciple has something to ask Master."

"Say"

"I have already forged my own path, so this 'Heavenly Gang Demon-Suppressing Scripture'..."

"Only by drawing on the strengths of many schools can one forge one's own path. Judging from your technique, it seems to encompass the entire universe and control ferocious insects. Don't you have the confidence to make this Heavenly Gang Demon Suppression Scripture a part of your technique?"

Hong Wuji's question stumped Su Yan.

Do you think my Heavenly Gang Demon Suppression Scripture and the Heavenly Gang Demon Suppression Scripture of the Three Absolute Elders are the same?

"different"

Without hesitation, Su Yan understood that the laws comprehended by each Martial Saint were based on their own personal experiences. Even if they followed the same path, their insights would differ, which would naturally lead to significant differences in their cultivation techniques.

"Indeed, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Demons are merely thirty-six kinds of power."

Hong Wuji said, "My second gift is actually related to you in some way. The Body-Planting World Technique, Bai Yujing's secret technique back then, is truly incredibly powerful. Three dantian, three worlds, you should have only opened one world so far, right?"

"Yes"

Su Yan spoke succinctly, showing no surprise that Hong Wuji could see through his abilities. Hong Wuji flipped his hand and took out a seed, then said, "This is a seed from the Bodhi Tree. The Bodhi Tree is a twin tree, each bearing a world. Back then, Bai Yujing also took one from Mount Ling, and I also took one in my early years. Now I'm giving it to you, so you can create two worlds."

Su Yan's eyes lit up as he looked at the golden tree seed in front of him. Even from a distance, he could feel the immense power contained within it.

Sixth-tier sacred item
Without a doubt, this is not a treasure that can be obtained on the market.

He could already feel the longing within his body.

"Try"

Hong Wuji handed it to him, and Su Yan immediately integrated it into his body.

At this moment, the ancient spirit insect and the spring and autumn decaying insect emerged from his body, and his inner world manifested. The grass and trees were lush, and the strange flowers and plants had begun to show their wonders, resembling a small world.

When Hong Wuji saw the illusion within his body, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

'Such a small world, no wonder it's so stable, able to neutralize 50-60% of the attacks from those beneath the golden body.'

The more stable one's inner world is, the stronger the spatial isolation within a foot in front of one's body.

The more power it can resolve, the more it can neutralize. Back then, Bai Yujing relied on this secret technique to roam the desolate martial arts world as a wandering martial artist.

It was impossible to tell how long Su Yan's inner world had been gestating, but its stability alone was enough to make it immune to many attacks from Dharma Aspects.

Especially those two ferocious insects, the ancient insect from the spirit realm that expands space and the spring and autumn withering insect that dominates spring and autumn, are fully capable of revitalizing a small world in a short time.

Hong Wuji raised his hand and released a gentle stream of true essence, which attracted the special spiritual energy within a hundred feet of Wuxin Lake and poured it into Su Yan's body.

The newly entered Bodhi tree seed, once inside the body, quickly began to stir.

The Spring and Autumn Withering and Flourishing Insects sensed the arrival of a higher-level plant, which infused it with vigorous vitality, along with Hong Wuji's assistance.

The saplings broke through their hard outer shell and sprouted buds that were a mix of golden yellow and tender green.

The sapling grew larger and larger, reaching a height of about 30 feet in a very short time. Its branches continued to extend, sprouting one tender bud after another, which then grew into leaves, quickly becoming lush and green.

At this moment, Su Yan circulated his true energy, and his upper and middle dantian emitted faint sounds.

The ancient spirit insect manipulated its sharp claws, tearing a rift in the void. Soon, spatial power flowed into it, and in an instant, the seed of its inner world gradually formed.

Su Yan's aura suddenly changed, becoming deeper and more powerful.

Within a foot of him, the space intersected and pulled together as if forming one small vortex after another.

It seemed within reach, but if Su Yan didn't want to, the space in front of him was enough to swallow up all power.

"Balance your little world."

Hong Wuji spoke up to remind him, but actually, he didn't need to remind him. At this moment, Su Yan was also controlling the first inner world, constantly drawing power to enrich the two newly formed inner worlds.

The two inner worlds gradually changed from the size of a fist, and after about an hour, they finally became the size of a mile in diameter.

At this moment, Su Yan's aura gradually stabilized, making him even more mysterious and unpredictable.

"With these two insects, you no longer need to worry about your inner world."

Hong Wuji's face was full of smiles; this closed-door disciple was truly bringing more and more surprises.

"The final gift was supposed to be a Dao weapon, but your wealth is greater than I anticipated. So, here it is: the Nine Dragons Imprisoning Demon Cover."

Hong Wuji tossed a special Dao weapon to Su Yan. Su Yan glanced at it and was surprised. A fifth-grade high-quality Dao weapon, this thing was not ordinary.

"The Nine Dragons Imprisoning Demons formation only has the ability to trap enemies. If it is suddenly unleashed, even a Golden Body Realm expert who is a whole realm higher than you might not have time to escape. Anyway, you have many helpers at your disposal. When the fight starts, close the door first."

Su Yan's face twitched. He had a feeling that the thing in his hand might have served the same purpose back then.
After giving him the gifts, Hong Wuji didn't wait for Su Yan to ask any more questions. He simply said, "Don't embarrass me in court tomorrow."

Then, his figure vanished like smoke, carrying a spirit carp weighing about eight pounds.

Su Yan withdrew from Wuxin Lake, and there was no one guarding him outside.

It's likely that only Sima Changkong knew that Hong Wuji had come to see Su Yan.

"It was unexpected that the Martial Saint accepted a disciple, but the teacher was truly generous."

A seventh-tier cultivation technique, a sixth-tier Bodhi tree seed, and a fifth-tier high-grade special Dao weapon...

Although it's just three items, if these three items were placed outside, even a martial saint would probably fight tooth and nail for them.

That's why Su Yan was impressed by his new master's wealth and power.

However, he also knew in his heart that tomorrow's court meeting would probably be a difficult challenge.

'There's always a way out; tomorrow we'll find a solution...'

Su Yan felt no fear whatsoever, after all, he possessed considerable skills and already had the confidence to establish himself.

Unless the Martial Saint suddenly makes a move in the imperial court, there really isn't anything that can stump Su Yan.

As for the Martial Saint, Hong Wuji would naturally help keep an eye on him.

Su Yan returned to the Dragon Mansion, first refining the Nine Dragons Imprisoning Demon Cover, and then placing it into his own universe world for slow refinement.

By the time the next day dawned, palace warriors had already sent word to Su Yan to prepare to enter the court.

"Sir, please come with us."

A warrior dressed as a palace attendant led Su Yan toward the Dali Imperial Palace.

When the two arrived at the palace gate, they could sense the suppressive force of the formation from afar.

This palace is not only the residence of the royal family, but also the core of a formation.

Kyoto Rising Dragon Formation, Imperial Palace Dragon Casting Platform

Within this formation, the power of the Rising Dragon Formation could likely be unleashed several times over. Even if multiple Martial Saints attacked, they probably wouldn't be able to break through the palace's barrier.

Royal Palace, Thang Long Hall
At this moment, the civil and military officials were lined up on the left and right. On the high platform, a middle-aged man with a pale, short beard and wearing a red-gold dragon robe watched the ministers below compete with an expressionless face.

"I have something to report."

Among the ministers, a proud old man in fine clothes stepped forward, bowed slightly, and offered his hands in greeting.

The Dali Dynasty was founded on military strength. The court was filled with civil and military officials. Although there was a distinction between civil and military officials, it was only a difference in their cultivation paths. Even civil officials possessed considerable cultivation.

“Speak frankly, Censor Fan.”

With Li He's permission, Fan Zhong immediately said loudly, "In the Xizhou Prefecture incident, the soldiers of the Demon Suppression Guard and the Demon Suppression Army fought to the death to suppress the rebels and expose Shan Chongfeng's wolfish ambitions. They have made great contributions. Now that the Xizhou Prefecture incident has been temporarily settled, many soldiers of the Demon Suppression Guard and the Demon Suppression Army have returned to the capital. I believe that a set of rules should be established to reward them."

Ok?
Everyone looked at the old man in surprise. Fan Zhong was usually an old guy who liked to show off, but when it came to asking for credit, Xiang Haoran of the Demon Suppression Army and Sima Changkong of the Demon Suppression Guard hadn't even spoken yet, so how come it was his turn?

Li He remained calm and simply nodded slightly: "He should be rewarded. What do you all think is the proper way to reward him?"

(End of this chapter)