Chapter 712: The Xuan Dan Sect

Not to mention, his journey away from home was originally meant for traveling the world and constantly honing himself.

It was also to use the Shadow-Recording Stone to collect the world's scenic wonders for Brother Chen!

Considering all this, how could he settle for a corner of the world?

Would that not contradict the very purpose he had when he left?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan immediately bowed and said:

"The Xuan Dan Sect is renowned far and wide, its prestige echoing across the land; within its walls not only sit great masters like Master Yunyang, pillars of alchemy, but also numerous masters like yourself who impart their craft, ensuring every disciple's alchemical skill is exquisitely refined—among the Nine Nations, they are rare geniuses indeed."

"The Xuan Dan Sect's strength and deep foundations make it worthy of being one of the Four Alchemical Powers of the Yuehua Imperial Dynasty, and it even shows signs of rising to become the foremost!"

"Compared to the other three alchemical powers, the Xuan Dan Sect now lacks only time; from my observations, given its current rate of growth, it will surely ascend to the top of the Four Alchemical Powers within no more than a thousand years, and Master Yunyang may even come to lead the entire alchemical realm of the Yuehua Imperial Dynasty!"

Hearing this, the judge's eyes narrowed slightly, and a smile involuntarily spread across his face.

He never expected that Jiang Yan not only possessed extraordinary alchemical skill, but also an insight far beyond ordinary people—sharply perceptive!

Such a talent, if he could not join their Xuan Dan Sect, would indeed be a great pity.

Yet, the man had already shown such deep admiration for their Xuan Dan Sect.

Then, wouldn't it be only natural for him to now voluntarily request to join the sect?

Yet, at that very moment—

Jiang Yan's words shattered his thoughts instantly!

"All alchemists with foresight take pride in joining the Xuan Dan Sect—even I am no exception."

"But before I left the world, my master gave me an order: I must devote myself entirely to refining alchemy, never neglect it, and never casually join any faction or become entangled in worldly affairs; if I truly wish to join, I must first obtain his approval..."

Upon hearing this, the judge's heart instantly turned cold, and he hurriedly asked: "Where is your master now?"

Jiang Yan shook his head: "My master is now 'dead'."

Dead?!

The judge froze in place.

After a long silence, he finally spoke: "Then, regarding your wish to join the sect?"

Jiang Yan sighed: "Even though he is dead, I must still seek his prior approval—so, regarding today's matter..."

Though Jiang Yan did not say it outright, the judge fully understood his meaning.

A man who is dead cannot speak to approve his disciple's entry into a sect.

This problem has no solution...