Chapter 456 - It’s Him (1/2)

“What do you want?” Zhou Xuanji asked in a low voice, his gaze locked onto the old beggar.

Hearing this, the old beggar scratched his bottom as he lay on the grass and chuckled, “Naturally, I want to take you as a disciple. Did you forget about our last meeting?”

Zhou Xuanji coldly harrumphed and said, “I’m not interested.”

Even though the old beggar was very powerful, he did not like having another senior above him.

The old beggar flipped himself up and said seriously, “I can help you surpass Malicious Buddha and the Demonic Emperor.”

Zhou Xuanji rolled his eyes and said, “I can do that by myself.”

The old beggar angrily put his hands at his waist and said, “Even if you become stronger, they’ll still exist and become stronger too. Just when will you be able to catch up to them?”

Zhou Xuanji fell silent. He understood the principle, but he just didn’t want to take on another teacher.

Moreover, this person did not look very honourable or decent; he looked even more unreliable than Daoya Old Man.

Even if he was to take on a teacher, it should be someone as profound, unfathomable, and elegant as the old immortal.

The old beggar seemed to see the doubts in his heart, and his eyes rolled around as he immediately had an idea.

“Is it that you feel that I’m unreliable? I’ll have you know that in front of me, even Taichu Yudao is a junior. Back then, if it wasn’t for me, the Demonic Emperor would have long since died. As for Malicious Buddha, he knelt when he saw me in the past,” the old beggar started to boast, and Zhou Xuanji almost believed him.

He could not help but say, “Does that mean you’re the Heavenly Saint?”

The old beggar fell silent and suddenly gave a distressed expression.

Zhou Xuanji’s heart thumped and said grumpily, “Don’t tell me that’s true.”

The old beggar shook his head and said, “I’m not him, but he used to be on the same level as me; do you believe that?”

Zhou Xuanji looked at him deeply and asked, “If you want to take me in that much, why didn’t you protect the Divine Cliff back then? I don’t need a teacher right now.”

He had many ways to become stronger; why did he need to take a teacher?

“I had things to do; didn’t you see me bringing along your Senior Apprentice Brother Di Guanlong? That boy doesn’t know the heights of the heavens or depths of the earth. He first challenged Han Xuzi and then Taichu Yudao, and he is now challenging experts all over the world,” the old beggar sighed, looking very worried.

However, all Zhou Xuanji could hear was that he was showing off.

Zhou Xuanji’s heart started to relax as he said hesitantly, “How do I know that you don’t have ulterior motives? Xuan Daoya said he wanted to be my support.”

The old beggar laughed in annoyance and said, “Boy, are you afraid? You don’t even dare to seize the fortuitous opportunity right in front of you. Do you know how many people cry and beg me to take me as their teacher? I have a disciple in the Great Emperor Dao Court.

“As for those Saint Swords that you are so desperate for, one of my crazy disciples obtained one; I’ll bring it over for you next time. Also, Di Guanlong’s very powerful right? But among my disciples, he’s the weakest. No wait, you’re the weakest.”

Zhou Xuanji started to feel somewhat indecisive.

The old beggar continued to boast about his disciples.

Zhou Xuanji suddenly took out the Ancient God Sword, pretending that he was on his guard against the old beggar, but he was actually conversing with the nine souls.

“It’s him? Hurry up and get away from him!” Demon Lord Ruyuan exclaimed.

“An amazing opportunity! Quickly take him as your teacher,” Emperor Canghai said excitedly.

The two souls’ words contradicted each other, making Zhou Xuanji feel stunned.

Liu Wuji said, “This person’s name cannot be directly uttered in the Great Thousand World, or else you will receive heavenly tribulation. Even though he’s somewhat unreliable, his ability to teach disciples is indeed peerless.”

Emperor Zhao said, “Why are you talking him up? Were you also his disciple?”

Liu Wuji did not reply.

Zhou Xuanji listened to the souls talk and gradually came to a conclusion.

The old beggar really was powerful, and he was not just boasting.

He said, “Alright, you can teach me, and I’ll repay you in the future. As for formally taking you as my teacher…”

The old beggar glared at him and said, “How can you neglect the formalities?”

A massive might descended, causing Zhou Xuanji’s expression to fall. His right leg weakened and he half-knelt.

He looked at the old beggar in fear.

What terrifying pressure!