Chapter 440

An Luchen’s eyes were calm, with a bit of brilliance in them.

"Driving ice to turn into fish, swimming like living things..."

"Your ice-path talent is indeed extraordinary, even better than mine back then."

"I can make an exception and take you as a personal disciple."

"But those friends behind you probably don't fit our sect’s cultivation methods..." she frowned and said.

Her meaning was very clear.

Take an apprentice, only Ni Shuang.

Other idlers, leave this place.

As soon as these words were spoken, Yan Ze quickly stepped forward.

"Sect Master, we are just her old friends, accompanying her from afar to protect her safety."

"We have no intention of joining your sect."

"Since you are willing to take her as an apprentice, we can rest assured and leave!" Jiang Yunqing also stepped forward like a tomboy, cupping her fists respectfully and saying.

The group had walked all the way, passing through many mortal villages, towns, and sects, so they had learned the local customs, speech, and conduct of this world thoroughly, and they all looked the part.

"Good, you still know etiquette," An Luchen nodded.

"Then you should leave; in the future, if you want to see her, you can notify the gate-guarding disciples in front of the mountain gate; don't break into the mountain without permission like today."

She was still quite easy to talk to.

Facing the behavior of Su Ming and these young people climbing the mountain without permission, she didn't pursue it forcefully.

"Then thank you, Master!" Ni Shuang’s speed of changing her address was quite fast.

This was all coached by Su Ming in advance.

Before leaving, Su Ming gave Ni Shuang a wink and silently mouthed: "If anything happens, send a private message anytime."

Subsequently, everyone went down the mountain together.

Only Ni Shuang remained, looking at the backs of the group, standing beside her master, An Luchen.

Ni Shuang’s eyes were full of hope, and at the same time, there was a bit of urgency.

She liked the thrilling life of adventuring and killing monsters everywhere; this kind of boring and dull cultivation was actually not what she liked.

So she just wanted to become stronger quickly, and then gather again at the array!

"Disciple, follow me." An Luchen looked at Ni Shuang, a faint smile appearing in her eyes.

Although she was cold on the surface just now, having taken in such an ice-path genius, the future of her sect could be said to be promising.

There was even a possibility of competing for the top three righteous sects in the future!

So An Luchen also felt a faint joy in her heart at this moment.

……

When Su Ming and Yan Ze’s group arrived at the Wild Rain Sect, they happened to be recruiting disciples.

Yan Ze, without a doubt, became the personal disciple of the Sect Master with the first-place result and successfully joined the sect.

……

Two months later, Su Ming and Ji Yao and Jiang Yunqing arrived at the Southern Border Curse Witch Sect.

They were also recruiting disciples here, and the two soon became inner-sect disciples.

The mountain gate of this Southern Border Curse Witch Sect was a deep valley that never saw sunlight all year round; Ji Yao was very suitable here.

Although she now had equipment that could block sunlight, relying on that one thing to maintain it for a long time was still not safe.

So cultivating directly in a place without sunlight was the best.

This Southern Border Curse Witch Sect was best at soul magic and gu magic, which was most suitable for the two.

Before parting, Su Ming said in a low voice.

"Ji Yao, Yunqing."

"Remember, high-level equipment, magic treasures, and other items must not be easily shown to others."

"In this cultivation world, the weak are prey to the strong; even fellow sect brothers and sisters cannot be easily trusted."

Both of them kept it in their hearts.

Su Ming had already said these words to everyone many times.

……

Under Su Ming’s arrangement, everyone joined major sects and went to cultivate with peace of mind.

Only Su Ming himself and the servant Wan Wu remained.

And the Black Feather Underworld Bird, Xiao Ming, stood on Su Ming’s shoulder to accompany him.

At this moment, Su Ming was standing alone in a high mountain, surrounded by fallen leaves, his eyes solemn.

"Master... should we... join any sect?" Wan Wu scratched his head and said with some hesitation.

Su Ming shook his head, his eyes calm, as if his goal was all in his sight.

"I don't lack cultivation methods, nor do I lack high-level skills."

"So there is no need to join a sect to cultivate."

"I know a few secret realms; let’s go and explore them."

Wan Wu nodded.

"Wherever you go, Master, I will go."

Subsequently, Su Ming looked at Xiao Ming, his eyes solemn.

"Xiao Ming, I’m still worried about them."

"For these one or two years, you will circle and monitor the sects where Yan Ze, Ji Yao, and Ni Shuang are; if they encounter any accidents, I will rush over immediately."

"During this period, if you encounter any beasts or monsters that can be killed, you can kill them in passing to obtain experience and evolve on your own."

Su Ming ordered.

Xiao Ming shared a heart-to-heart connection with its master and immediately understood Su Ming’s meaning.

It let out a cry, flapped its wings, and flew into the nine heavens, disappearing.

It was extremely excited.

It could finally hunt freely!

"Before going to the secret realm, I’ll see if I can unlock the seal on this skill."

Su Ming took out the 【Dugu Nine Swords】 skill book and then looked at Wan Wu, ordering.

"During this period, protect me well."

"Yes," Wan Wu nodded, his voice cold.

Subsequently, Su Ming entered the illusion again.

Once he mastered this ancient high-grade skill, he could be called invincible in Shushan.

So Su Ming always kept this skill in his heart.

On the cliff, the old man’s sword shadow remained.

The afterimage stared at Su Ming, as if a bit surprised.

"You... have become much stronger." The phantom’s voice was blurry.

But his attacks were still ruthless.

What shocked Su Ming was that even though he had become a Venerable, he still couldn't break that last sword strike.

That strike was too crisp, too cold!

This last strike was like a high wall, making Su Ming unable to overcome it.

An ancient high-grade skill—even a seventh-turn saint wouldn't dare to say it was easy to master, so Su Ming naturally felt it was extremely difficult.

"This seal still can't be broken!" Su Ming’s eyes were a bit impatient.

He sighed.

"It seems I can only look for an expert’s guidance in the Shushan Sword Sect when the time comes."

"It’s only a year or two; it’s completely worth waiting for," Su Ming murmured.

Immediately, Su Ming brought up the lottery wheel.

After advancing to the sixth turn, he had obtained another lottery chance!

Now, he had time to pull a wave.

Su Ming’s mind moved slightly, and the pointer began to spin wildly.

Finally, the pointer stopped on a legendary-grade slot.

It wasn't the highest mythic grade, but Su Ming was already satisfied!

【Congratulations, you drew 【Bloodline Sanctification】, all bloodlines in your body have evolved to S-grade!】

【If there are compatible bloodlines, they will automatically fuse!】

Suddenly, the three bloodlines in Su Ming’s body all evolved!

The system’s speed was too fast, not giving Su Ming any time to react.

He only saw the three major bloodlines in his body all change!

【Ageless Body (A), Dual-Healing Holy Blood (A), Jade Marrow Bone (B)】

All disappeared.

Replacing them were two S-grade bloodlines!

【Obtained bloodlines: Emperor Blood (S), Holy Bone (S)】

"Dual-Healing Holy Blood actually fused with the Ageless Body bloodline?!" Su Ming was shocked, feeling the blood in his body scalding, as if boiling.

His bones also became like jade marrow, emitting a white fluorescent light that almost penetrated his body.

Su Ming took a deep breath to suppress those anomalies.

He immediately checked his bloodline information.