Chapter 871: Lingjian Zhenren's Advice

"Kid, why don't you join under me, become my disciple; I can help you escape Xin Wuhen that old scoundrel's pursuit, and also give you ample cultivation methods, divine abilities and resources so you can advance quickly. With your talent, advancing toward the Dao is not impossible."

"I greatly admire you; over these years only two people have entered my discerning eye—one is my junior sister. Though she is rather hot‑tempered and cold‑hearted, her talent is indeed excellent. If I hadn't constantly meddled and limited her cultivation speed, she might have left this world long ago."

Lingjian Zhenren spoke here alone, droning on, never giving Chen Chuyang a chance to interject.

His eyes were full of admiration; he was extremely satisfied with Chen Chuyang in every respect.

His junior sister is indeed good, but still insufficient—her temperament, scheming, and so on are not strong enough.

In this regard, Chen Chuyang performed excellently, shocking him; despite the youngster's tender age, he possessed a scheming mind like an old monster, and even he was captured by this yellow sparrow.

He had investigated and even fought this youngster, so he knew Chen Chuyang was not possessed by the old monster; precisely because of that, Lingjian Zhenren felt a talent‑cherishing sentiment, yet he did not want him killed by Xin Wuhen that old scoundrel.

He came at the cost of his own soul to speak with him alone; these words must not be known to the junior sister nor to anyone else—the timing is most suitable.

Previously, he had hidden himself, reserving his remaining strength solely to prevent Xin Wuhen that old scoundrel. Now that he is dead, that Split Soul has been eliminated, Lingjian Zhenren laughed till the end, and I naturally must come to see.

Having witnessed Xin Wuhen the old scoundrel's death with his own eyes, Lingjian Zhenren became even more satisfied and admiring of Chen Chuyang.

"The second is you. You truly astonish me; even in Tianwai, your talent ranks within the top hundred. With sufficient resources and cultivation methods, you could even contend for the top ten."

"Kid, what do you think?"

Lingjian Zhenren felt certain of victory; he was 100% sure Chen Chuyang was moved, and then knelt, pledging to become his disciple.

Tianwai is the place everyone in this world longs to reach, yet over countless years only a handful have managed to leave successfully.

Most become those people's food or slaves, and ultimately are killed outright.

The youngster before me is quite good, but still not powerful enough.

The world's suppression of them is formidable; once in Tianwai, that is their stronghold. After losing the world's Protector, Chen Chuyang and others have no advantage.

Heishanyang turned around, staring at Chen Chuyang, also curious how the youngster would choose.

Honestly, Heishanyang has high hopes for Chen Chuyang and naturally wishes him to choose the safest way out of this world; the Lingjian Zhenren before us is the most suitable—his strength, all aspects, and even his sect can shield Chen Chuyang, allowing him to get through this difficult period.

He does not know, nor understand, how Chen Chuyang will choose.

"Kid."

Chen Chuyang looked at the Lingjian Zhenren before him and smiled faintly.

"You actually choose to take me as a disciple; honestly, I am surprised."

"Logically, you should resent me, for if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have ended up like this."

"Yet you bear no resentment toward me; instead you wish to shelter me."

Chen Chuyang doubted his motives, wondering whether this person had other intentions.

Or perhaps he simply has an eye on me.

Lingjian Zhenren gave a faint smile: "You need not worry; the current me is no match for you, and my true self still resides in the Spirit Sword Sect, acting as Protector; even if I wanted to kill you, I couldn't."

"Xin Wuhen that old scoundrel is dead; as for me, I will not act again."

"I truly admire you, kid; you wish to leave this world, but it is not that easy."

"Tianwai is not that weak; what you see is merely us after being suppressed by this world—our strength is less than one‑tenth of what it should be."

"Once you reach Tianwai, you will understand how powerful I am."

"You all, if you do not go to Tianwai, you are like frogs at the bottom of a well seeing the bright moon."

"After going to Tianwai, you are like a mayfly seeing the blue sky."

"Kid, make your choice now?"

Lingjian Zhenren eagerly anticipates Chen Chuyang's decision and hopes he will follow him.

This disciple could allow him to fulfill his wishes, even to pass on his sword Dao.

When Chen Chuyang matures, within the Tianwai Faction, his position will be unshakable.

Moreover, he could let Chen Chuyang contend for the Sect Master of the Tianwai Sky Sword Sect, attaining a position he himself never held.

At that time, the Sky Sword Sect will be decided by them, master and disciple.

Even Cangzhou must be dominated by their Sky Sword Sect.

The road to unifying Cangzhou is not impossible.

However, these are all Lingjian Zhenren's ideas; they all depend on Chen Chuyang's choice.

"I will not leave this world."

Chen Chuyang shook his head, rejecting Lingjian Zhenren's kindness.

He does not wish to depart so soon; he wants to stay in this world and cultivate silently, and when his strength is sufficient to protect himself, he will naturally leave.

There are still many matters in this world that require his handling; in the short term, he will not leave.

He cannot trust Lingjian Zhenren, so he will not follow him to the Sky Sword Sect.

He fears that later this person might scheme against him, which would be like walking into a trap.

"I will not join your sect, nor become your disciple."

His stance is firm and unchangeable.

Lingjian Zhenren was startled for a moment, then gave a wry smile: "Kid, I bear no ill will toward you; you need not worry that I will scheme against you, nor that I will act against you. I greatly admire you as a disciple; think carefully."

"If you reject me, I will not be angry, but Xin Wuhen that old fellow will certainly not let you go; even if you hide in this world, he will find ways to kill you."

"By then, your family, your Longshe Shan, may also suffer."

"Also the Mu Long family and the Tianwai Heavenly Heart Sect will cause you trouble."

Chen Chuyang severed the roots of the Heavenly Heart Sect, completely cutting off the arrangements of the Tianwai Heavenly Heart Sect.

This debt will surely be counted against him.

The Mu Long family will not let Chen Chuyang go; he has no second path, and rejecting them means Chen Chuyang chooses death.

"I truly do not wish to see you die like this; if you, kid, insist on courting death, I would be glad to witness it."

Lingjian Zhenren sighed, once again reminding Chen Chuyang that his enemies are many and none are weak.

Every faction is one that Chen Chuyang cannot confront.

Having offended so many factions at once, Chen Chuyang's future is basically a dead end.