"Master."
Lu Xuan prompted, "Say it again."
"Master."
The Sect Master, utterly terrified, waved his hands frantically, clutching his chest. "Lu Xuan, no, no, no!"
Don't play with Xuanji Holy Lord like that! You'll break her!
Xuanji Holy Lord's reputation in the Southern Wilds was legendary. Who didn't know her? Who hadn't heard? She had single-handedly founded the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone and resisted both Eerie Power and Ominous Power without resorting to consuming life force—a feat only she could achieve in the entire Southern Wilds!
Xuanji Holy Lord held an incredibly high position in the Sect Master's heart.
Even Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and the others were utterly stunned, rooted to the spot.
"Holy Lord, is Lu Xuan truly your Master?"
Xuanji Holy Lord nodded.
Lu Xuan's lips curved into a slight smile. "Old Ancestor, this news can now be announced to the Southern Wilds. I, Lu Xuan, have taken another disciple."
Everyone: "..."
Seeing Lu Xuan so smug, the Sect Master desperately wanted to kick him.
This is Xuanji Holy Lord! The thought hammered in his mind. The Ancient Era's Foremost Beauty!
Even a powerhouse like the Sect Master wouldn't dare meet Xuanji Holy Lord's gaze!
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor, recovering slightly, asked, "White Robe Daoist Friend, what are your plans for the Supreme Path?"
Lu Xuan replied indifferently, "The Southern Wilds' Supreme Path, I'll leave to Ye Chen. The Northern Plains, Fuyao can take. As for Baili, she'll go to the Eastern Wilds."
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and the others exchanged bewildered glances.
"Huh?"
He just... allocated the spots like that? And even claimed territories in other domains?
A moment of stunned silence.
The Sect Master then asked, "By the way, where is Chen Changsheng?"
Lu Xuan said casually, "Don't worry about him."
The Sect Master was speechless.
Dao Yuan Old Ancestor voiced his concern, "Although we've allied with the Yao Family and the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, the eight great Supreme powers all have grievances with us. After the Silent Destruction Sect incident, perhaps they'll be quiet for a while."
He paused, his brow furrowed. "But it won't last long. The Supreme Path hasn't fully manifested yet, so those Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes won't easily emerge! Once the Supreme Path fully evolves, we could very well face a coordinated assault."
Lu Xuan replied coolly, "It doesn't matter. I'll handle it when the time comes."
Before long, Dao Yuan Old Ancestor and the others departed.
They immediately announced to the Grand Dao Sect that Lu Xuan had taken a fourth disciple!
His fourth disciple: Xuanji Holy Lord!
The moment this news broke, it sent shockwaves through the entire Grand Dao Sect!
Refinement Peak, Misty Peak, Jadeite Peak… all the spiritual peaks erupted in an uproar.
"This is simply unbelievable!"
"That's Xuanji Holy Lord! She actually willingly became Lu Xuan's disciple!"
"Peak Master Lu is truly heaven-defying!"
"With this, who would ever dare to bully Peak Master Lu again?"
Soon, the news spread throughout the Southern Wilds.
Powerhouses across all states were left utterly dumbfounded.
Without anyone realizing it, Lu Xuan now had four disciples!
And each one was more heaven-defying than the last!
His first disciple, Ji Fuyao, had established the Fuyao Dynasty, becoming a true overlord.
His second disciple, Ye Chen, cultivated both alchemy and martial arts, with alchemical attainments rivaling even the ancient Yao Family!
His third disciple, Chen Changsheng… well, he seemed to have no sense of presence?
But the most astonishing was his fourth disciple, Xuanji Holy Lord, the very founder of the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone!
The Ancient Era's Foremost Beauty actually went to Azure Mystery Peak?
Everyone was abuzz with discussion.
"They say the White Robe Supreme and Xuanji Holy Lord had a deep karmic connection, but who would've thought they'd become Master and disciple? Lu Xuan is certainly basking in her reflected glory. What virtue or ability does he possess to deserve this?"
"Now the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone has completely become the Grand Dao Sect's enforcer!"
"I truly want to know how the White Robe Supreme managed to take Xuanji Holy Lord as a disciple!"
For a time, countless ancient magnates gazed profoundly into the void, finding it incredibly hard to accept.
Xuanji Holy Lord was unique!
From the Ancient Era until now, Xuanji Holy Lord held an unshakeable position in the hearts of these powerhouses.
Not only was she a beauty undefeated by time, but also for her unwavering resolve, her persistence!
She was the only woman in the Southern Wilds who could forcefully resist Eerie Power!
People began to tease Lu Xuan.
"In the Southern Wilds, absolutely do not provoke Lu Xuan!"
"Because his disciples are all too heaven-defying!"
This event also caused shock and alarm among Dark Shadow Island, the Demon Court, the Alien Race, and the Supreme Profound Sect.
The Dark Shadow Island Lord, rarely one to speak out, declared, "This is Xuanji Holy Lord's first misstep, ever."
The Demon Court Lord immediately stated, "Xuanji Holy Lord was once my white moonlight, but no longer!"
Meanwhile, in the Supreme Profound Sect's ancestral lands.
Taichen Old Ancestor and the others swiftly relayed the news to their Saintess, Nangong Baixue.
Nangong Baixue, clad in a long gown, listened quietly, her face utterly placid.
"It's nothing," she said dismissively. "Xuanji Holy Lord is already undeserving of her reputation. Even I don't fear her."
Her eyes glinted with cold ambition. "She's merely an Eight-star Great Emperor now. Once I refine the Ancestor's inheritance power, killing her will be as easy as slaughtering a chicken."
Taichen Old Ancestor frowned. "Saintess, you may not know, but Xuanji Holy Lord wields immense influence."
"Oh?" Nangong Baixue raised a delicate brow, intrigued.
Taichen Old Ancestor explained, "Xuanji Holy Lord has countless admirers, not just among human factions. Even many powerhouses from the Demon Court, Dark Shadow Island, and various Alien Races have pursued her!"
Nangong Baixue curled her lip. "Just a common slut."
Taichen Old Ancestor stiffened.
Nangong Baixue narrowed her eyes. "Old Ancestor, don't tell me you also…"
Taichen Old Ancestor's old face flushed crimson. "No, no, of course not. However, Xuanji Holy Lord enjoys considerable renown across all Five Domains. Even the Ji Family Ancestor, an overlord of the Eastern Wilds, pursued her for several epochs!"
"Huh?" Qin Wang exclaimed, utterly shocked.
Nangong Baixue scoffed. "The past is the past, and now is now. In this epoch, the Five Domains will only know one name: Nangong Baixue."
Her gaze turned sharp, radiating an unyielding will. "What Ancient Era's Foremost Beauty? Before me, she will only fade into obscurity. This entire epoch, the Five Domains will be overturned by me."
Taichen Old Ancestor and the others were speechless.
Nangong Baixue waved a hand. "I need to begin my cultivation."
This news had, unexpectedly, put some pressure on her.
Returning to the Ancestor's stone sculpture space, Nangong Baixue, seething with frustration, used her jade foot to kick Qin Wang square in the face.
"Why?!" she demanded. "What about me is inferior to Xuanji Holy Lord?"
Qin Wang, rubbing his bruised face, quickly tried to comfort her. "Exactly, exactly! Our Baixue is the most beautiful person in all Five Domains!"
A rare look of solemnity crossed Nangong Baixue's face. "I must refine this inheritance power as quickly as possible! My only disadvantage compared to Xuanji Holy Lord is my cultivation!"
Qin Wang meekly added, "I heard Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao are already Five-star Great Emperors. I wonder how they managed that?"
Smack!
Nangong Baixue's jade foot lashed out again, striking Qin Wang's face. "It's all your fault, always wanting, wanting, wanting! What do you want… From now on, don't disturb my cultivation without my permission!"
Hearing this, Qin Wang silently retreated to a corner.
Nangong Baixue called out, "Come back. Let me get comfortable first, then I'll begin refining the inheritance power."
Qin Wang immediately pounced forward like a fierce tiger descending a mountain.
Back on Azure Mystery Peak, within the Grand Dao Sect.
Lu Xuan lay outside his thatched hut, quietly watching the clouds roll and unroll across the sky.
Ji Fuyao, meanwhile, was already impatient to impart the 'Way of Cooking' to Xuanji Holy Lord.
The two of them had entered the hut bright and early.
Ji Fuyao spoke with eloquent conviction, "Master once said, cooking is like cultivation; all profound mysteries lie within it."
"Master once said, if you can't cook, you can't become a true powerhouse."
"Master once said…"
Lu Xuan's face twitched.
Hold on.
When the hell did I ever say any of that?
Starting with 'Master said,' and the rest is all made up, huh?
Just then, the System's voice chimed.
"Ding! Fourth Disciple Limited-Time Quest initiated: Within one month, assist Fourth Disciple Baili in stepping into the Half-step Supreme realm!"