With just a thought, Dongbo Xueying effortlessly crafted three black tokens within the portable cave treasure he carried.
Flipping his hand, he produced the three tokens and handed them to a World God guard standing behind him. The guard immediately stepped forward and received them with reverence.
“Jiacheng, Jiayun, and Mo Chongyun,” Dongbo Xueying transmitted his instructions.
“Understood.”
The World God guard swiftly departed with the tokens.
“So quick to decide, and three at once?” the Destruction Monarch remarked with a chuckle.
“Xueying, choosing disciples is a serious matter. You must teach them well—don’t be too reckless,” the Bloodblade Divine Emperor advised.
Dongbo Xueying quickly responded, “Master, rest assured. Since I’ve chosen them, I will naturally guide them if they accept me as their teacher. But, Master, if they refuse my tokens, you won’t force me to take others, right?”
“Hahaha, don’t worry. I won’t blame you, nor will I compel you to take more disciples,” the Bloodblade Divine Emperor laughed heartily.
“Let’s see who he’s chosen,” the Niloticus Overlord mused, watching the World God guard head toward the outermost area.
Not only the Overlords, the Bamboo Mountain Mansion Master, and the Destruction Monarch, but also the numerous mighty experts and Four Heavens World Gods were all watching closely. Among the disciples accepted during this Myriad Flowers Banquet, Dongbo Xueying held the highest status—the other two of the Three Ancestors had not taken any disciples, and the Divine Emperor himself had not accepted any either. At the Divine Emperor’s level, taking disciples was exceedingly rare. The last time he had accepted Dongbo Xueying as a disciple was due to his extraordinary brilliance, which had drawn the attention of many mighty experts, and because Xueying’s past had deeply moved the Divine Emperor.
For the Divine Emperor to take a disciple was an event that might not occur even after multiple Myriad Flowers Banquets. This time, as expected, he had not accepted any.
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The outermost circle of the Myriad Flowers Banquet held 1,900 Deity-level experts, all eagerly awaiting their chance. Even those who had already received tokens hoped for more—additional choices might lead them to a mightier or more suitable master.
Some mighty experts took disciples as inner disciples, while others accepted them as personal disciples—a significant difference.
“Here comes another World God guard.”
“More tokens are coming.”
“He’s heading our way.”
The Deity-level experts tensed with anticipation.
The World God guard continued walking, passing by one young expert after another. Each time he approached, their hearts pounded with hope, only to sink when he moved on without stopping.
“Yours,” the guard finally halted, producing two black tokens and handing them to two adjacent young men.
“The Jia brothers.”
“That Jiacheng already has two tokens, while most of us have none. What a waste.”
“Tch.”
“Both brothers are in the top 100. They don’t even need tokens to be accepted by a mighty expert. If only those tokens were given to us.”
The majority of the Deity-level experts ranked outside the top 100, clinging to the slim hope that a token might come their way, allowing them to be exceptionally accepted by a mighty expert.
The World God guard glanced at the brothers, smiled faintly, and moved on.
“You’re quite lucky this time—not only ranking 99th, barely within the top 100, but also receiving a token,” the golden-robed Jiacheng remarked with an air of dominance, his eyes glinting coldly. He had placed 27th in the final rankings of the Myriad Flowers Banquet’s Divine Court Battle, an impressive feat for someone who had only cultivated for 8,000 years—far surpassing even the Seventh Plum Rain’s early achievements.
Though incomparable to Dongbo Xueying, he was still dazzling.
“My luck’s holding,” the white-robed Jiayun chuckled. He, too, had cultivated for 8,000 years and ranked 99th.
Both hailed from an ordinary clan led by a mere Two Heavens World God.
Jiacheng, the clan’s direct descendant, had been nurtured with the finest resources since childhood, fostering his arrogance.
Jiayun, a branch family member, had faced discrimination even after his talent was recognized, receiving far fewer resources than Jiacheng. Yet, their strengths remained closely matched.
“Hmm?” Jiacheng inspected the token.
A message resonated within: *”I, Dongbo Xueying, offer you the position of my inner disciple. Do you accept?”*
Jiacheng frowned slightly. He knew of the legendary Dongbo Emperor. Having participated in the Divine Court Battle, he was well-informed about the Bloodblade Divine Court’s most powerful figures.
*”The Dongbo Emperor is said to be incredibly strong—a Four Heavens World God with power rivaling the Three Ancestors. Some even whisper that he is the new third Ancestor.”*
Before the banquet, such claims had been mere rumors.
*”Rumors are just rumors, but his strength is undeniable. Legendary Four Heavens World Gods can slay mighty experts, and Dongbo Xueying is one of them.”*
*”But no matter what, he’s still just a Four Heavens World God!”*
*”If he fails to transcend, he might perish within a hundred billion years.”*
*”Most importantly… only an inner disciple?”*
*”Hmph. Even the Tyrant Xiong Ancestor offered to take me as a personal disciple. And this man only offers inner disciple status?”* Jiacheng scoffed inwardly. *”The Tyrant Xiong Ancestor is close to the Bamboo Mountain Mansion Master and is sworn brothers with the legendary Overlord Pang Yi, one of the Five Fiends of the Divine Realm… The only issue is that he’s said to be a poor teacher.”*
He wasn’t entirely satisfied with the Tyrant Xiong Ancestor either.
*”I’ve cultivated for only 8,000 years and ranked 27th. I deserve better.”*
He dismissed Dongbo Xueying—untranscended, offering only inner disciple status.
He also hesitated about the Tyrant Xiong Ancestor—rumored to be inept at teaching.
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Meanwhile, the white-robed Jiayun was pleasantly surprised. *”The Dongbo Emperor?”*
This was his only token.
Without one, despite ranking 99th, he would have been assigned to a random mighty expert, likely receiving little attention. But Dongbo Xueying’s token meant he was valued.
*”The Dongbo Emperor cultivated for merely ten million years yet rivals the Three Ancestors in strength. Even if he hasn’t transcended, his power is more than enough to guide me.”* Jiayun was overjoyed.
—
Both brothers came from a Two Heavens World God clan, so their intelligence was limited. They had no idea Dongbo Xueying now sat among the Three Ancestors at the banquet.
“A third token?” Jiacheng and Jiayun noticed the guard approaching a child-like Deity-level expert in the distance.
The black-robed youth sat cross-legged, exuding an extraordinary aura.
He was one of the banquet’s prodigies—having cultivated for 32,000 years and mastered the first-grade divine heart, *Hunyuan Divine Heart*. He ranked third in the Divine Court Battle. Though nine others had also grasped first-grade divine hearts, he was the youngest among them.
Many mighty experts had already extended invitations, and he held four tokens.
“Mo Chongyun,” the guard said, presenting the token.
The cold-eyed youth accepted it and probed its contents.
*”The Dongbo Emperor?”* His eyes lit up with fierce excitement.
*”Hahaha, Chongyun, the Dongbo Emperor wants you?”* a transmission immediately came.
*”Ancestor, it’s him!”* Mo Chongyun was ecstatic. His background far surpassed the Jia brothers—he belonged to the family founded by the mighty expert *Shadow Demon Island Master*, ranked 85th on the Cosmic Deity Demonic Ranking. Though not part of the Bloodblade Divine Court’s forces, he had come for the banquet.
*”This is your fortune. The Dongbo Emperor forged his own path in just a million years, with great potential to become an Overlord. His master is the Bloodblade Divine Emperor—seize this opportunity,”* the Shadow Demon Island Master urged.
*”I will,”* Mo Chongyun replied eagerly.
*”The Dongbo Emperor has no renowned disciples yet, and he’s still young. He’ll surely nurture you well.”* The Island Master was equally delighted.
—
Soon, all tokens had been distributed.
A World God guard stepped forward and announced, *”Those who have received tokens, choose one to refine. Whose token you refine, you shall acknowledge as your master.”*
Immediately, refining began.
Jiacheng, holding three tokens, finally made his choice. *”Good thing I waited. The Left Palace Master is far better at teaching than the Tyrant Xiong Ancestor—and he’s taking me as a personal disciple! That Dongbo Emperor is just a Four Heavens World God, his transcendence uncertain, and he only offers inner disciple status?”*
Without hesitation, he refined the Left Palace Master’s token.
Beside him, Jiayun obediently refined Dongbo Xueying’s token—his only option.
*”The Dongbo Emperor.”* Mo Chongyun instantly refined his token.
*”All ranked within the top 100, follow me inside,”* the guard commanded.
The guards then organized the Deity-level experts by their chosen masters.
*”You four belong to the Tyrant Xiong Ancestor.”*
*”You three are under the Dry Qu Emperor.”*
One by one, they were assigned. Soon, the formal disciple ceremonies would begin.
*”You two are disciples of the Dongbo Emperor.”* Finally, Mo Chongyun and Jiayun were grouped together.
“Ah?” Jiayun glanced at the black-robed youth in surprise.
He knew of this prodigy—ranked third, a first-grade divine heart wielder, the banquet’s brightest star. *”He must be a personal disciple,”* Jiayun thought.
Mo Chongyun smiled faintly. *”You’re Jiayun, right? From now on, we’re brothers in the same sect.”*
“Greetings, Senior Brother,” Jiayun said respectfully.
Mo Chongyun then turned to Jiacheng nearby, his expression puzzled.
*”You didn’t choose the Dongbo Emperor?”* he transmitted directly.
Jiacheng turned, meeting the cold gaze of the banquet’s most dazzling genius. Despite his usual arrogance, he replied cautiously, *”No. I chose the Left Palace Master.”*
*”You had the chance to follow the Dongbo Emperor, and you refused?”* Mo Chongyun stared in disbelief before scoffing. *”You’ll regret this.”*
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