Chapter 237: The Taiyi Sacred Land's wisdom—is it truly destined to become a follower?

Especially when Cui Xinghai was saying these things.

His expression was extremely serious, obviously he had obtained the support of the Cui Family Patriarch.

Unconsciously, both Tongtian Sword Child and Meng Que Xie couldn't help exchanging a glance, feeling astonished.

In fact, Tongtian Sword Child came here because his master, the head of Tongtian Sword Pavilion, had said that at this time he indeed hoped to be on good terms with Lu Zhangsheng; in other words, to establish a good relationship with the Lu Family.

As for these, he felt somewhat helpless, because Tongtian Sword Child thought Lu Zhangsheng was indeed worth befriending.

He also felt that there should be no purposeful approach between them, after all Tongtian Sword Child is a sword cultivator.

He also possessed an unsurpassed sword heart, and in many aspects he was straightforward.

But today's events made him feel somewhat unaccustomed.

As for Meng Que Xie, he came here with no particular intention.

The reason is also very simple: Lu Zhangsheng was originally appointed as the Taiyi Saint Child by the Taiyi Sacred Land.

In the future, he is to become the Taiyi Saint Master; it can be said that, to some extent, he and this Lu Family Divine Son already had a special relationship, which is equivalent to the relationship between the Taiyi Sacred Land and the Ancient Lu Family.

Moreover, his purpose in coming here was also to ask some questions about cultivation and to learn the other party's next plans.

As for establishing good relations or anything else, Meng Que Xie had never considered it, after all there was simply no need for that.

At this moment, after seeing Tongtian Sword Child's reaction and hearing that sentence from Cui Xinghai,

He suddenly thought of his own Elder Ancestor, as well as the predecessors in the Sacred Land.

How wise that initial decision was!

When Lu Zhangsheng had not yet been born.

They had already reached an agreement with the Ancient Lu Family to appoint Lu Zhangsheng as the Taiyi Saint Child.

Originally, back then, neither he nor his fellow junior brothers and sisters could understand this.

They merely thought that Lu Zhangsheng owed his treatment only to his extraordinary talent, or perhaps to a physique comparable to that of the Elder Ancestor, which is why they later chose to challenge him.

But now it seems that back then, it was completely short-sighted of them.

It's simple, if we let the Elder Ancestors of the Taiyi Sacred Land.

Now come and discuss the matter of the Celestial Son with the Lu Family.

Then the Lu Family would certainly not agree.

Even if there is the Purple Fairy's relationship with the Taiyi Sacred Land.

Therefore, Meng Que Xie felt considerable approval of the Elder Ancestors' original decision.

However, at this time he didn't say much more, merely looking at the few people beside him.

He was also pondering whether the Divine Son would agree to Cui Xinghai; if he agreed,

then, in other words,

it would be equivalent to establishing a new kind of relationship between the Ancient Lu Family and the Langya Cui Clan.

At this moment, Lu Zhangsheng hearing Cui Xinghai's words first froze, then a smile involuntarily appeared in his eyes as he looked at the person before him and softly said, 'Cui Brother, do you truly wish to become my follower?'

'Of course, how could it be false?' Upon hearing this, Cui Xinghai did not hesitate and immediately replied.

When he first said these things, he had already made his decision.

It was entirely sincere.

Only at that time.

Cui Xinghai could not be certain whether his idea would gain his family's approval.

Now even his great-grandfather thinks it's fine, so there's nothing left to obstruct it.

Therefore his expression now can be described as extremely serious.

Become a follower.

Perhaps later he will inevitably be inferior.

But Cui Xinghai feels that being able to follow Lu Zhangsheng's side is far superior to being whatever Cui Family Patriarch, so what is there left to hesitate or consider?

As for Lu Zhangsheng, he merely nodded and then softly said, 'As for followers, I currently have no shortage.'

Just as his words fell, Meng Que Xie's face showed a look of surprise; originally he thought.

the Divine Son would accept Cui Xinghai, after all he too is an unparalleled heavenly pride.

He is not inferior to the saint children and maidens of some major powers.

Such a person becoming a follower,

I fear that any young strongsters of the present age would choose to accept.

Moreover, there is another more important point: Cui Xinghai is a direct descendant of the Langya Cui Clan.

He is being cultivated as the next-generation clan head, and in every aspect he stands at the top tier.

If one can make him a follower, that to some extent amounts to gaining the support of the Langya Cui Clan.

For one's own faction, this brings a tremendous boost.

And this boost,

is something even ancient aristocratic families and immortal powers cannot ignore.

After all, the Langya Cui Clan enjoys great fame, being no weaker than some sacred lands, and possesses a supreme inheritance.

But now the Divine Son actually refused, which leaves him somewhat puzzled; of course, despite this, Meng Que Xie did not speak.

After all, after experiencing a series of events, Meng Que Xie now holds immense reverence for Lu Zhangsheng and will strongly support any decision he makes.

However, upon hearing this, Cui Xinghai's gaze shifted from its earlier expectation to a sense of loss.

Because he believes that, since his cultivation, whether in talent or any other aspect,

he is not inferior to the present era's top heavenly proud ones.

In the future, he absolutely has the opportunity to grow into one of the strongest figures of the present age, and even eventually become the foundation of the entire Cui family.

This is Cui Xinghai's self-confidence; they also thought that, as long as they spoke up, even someone like the Lu Family Divine Son would probably not ignore them and would quickly accept.

But what was the result?

However, it turned out otherwise than expected. Unconsciously, Cui Xinghai sighed.

A bitter smile appeared on their face, and then they spoke: "I know, compared to the Divine Son, I am still far too lacking."

"Especially nowadays, who knows how many people in the world want to become followers of the Divine Son; if we really compare, I am not outstanding among them, so I clearly understand the Divine Son's intention—it was my presumption."

Their words carried a sense of loss, as well as self-mockery, but they did not blame Lu Zhangsheng.

Because they indeed felt that, compared to Lu Zhangsheng, the gap between the two sides was too great.

At this moment, these words fell into the ears of everyone present.

The Heaven-Reaching Sword Son and Meng Que Xie said nothing.

The two of them could not make decisions on behalf of Lu Zhangsheng.

Therefore, no matter the result.

They could not intervene.

As for Tuoba Yun and Ji Qiongxiao, the two sisters, at this moment they directly fell into contemplation.

At this moment, the three of them all had the same thought arise in their hearts: relief.

They felt relieved that, back then, they had been able to smoothly become followers of Lu Zhangsheng.

Otherwise, by now they would not have had that qualification at all.

You must know.

This Cui Xinghai.

For these few people.

Those are all remarkable heaven's chosen ones.

According to their former status and strength, even the strongest Tuoba Yun could not compare at all.

But now, even such individuals cannot become followers of Lu Zhangsheng; moreover, the three of them also clearly understand, just as the other party said, that in the present world, who knows how many people have the idea of becoming followers of their own Divine Son.

For us to have been selected back then was purely a stroke of fortune.

Moreover, they felt fortunate to have encountered Lu Zhangsheng.

Although the Divine Son possesses peerless talent.

but puts on no airs.

and has never forced anyone to do anything; in a sense, it is akin to treating them as a close friend.

If it were someone else, even if they agreed to be a follower, in practice they would basically be no different from a servant.

In this regard, the three of them feel immense gratitude toward Lu Zhangsheng.

Of course, the latter is unaware of these things.

Even if he knew.

he would only choose to smile and let it pass.

At this moment, Lu Zhangsheng looked at the forlorn Cui Xinghai before him, his smile undiminished, and then said: "I think, Brother Cui, perhaps you have misunderstood my meaning? Although you will not become my follower, we remain good friends; previously, in the Seal Land, we several people faced those powerful Dark Creatures together."

"In ordinary circumstances, that would be equivalent to a bond of life and death, so I think the follower role is unnecessary."

"What? Divine Son, are you serious?" At this moment, Meng Que Xie, who had still been feeling lost,

upon hearing Lu Zhangsheng's words, their whole body shuddered instantly, and their eyes filled with shock.

Because, although the other party did not say that he wanted Meng Que Xie to become a follower,

but those four words "bond of life and death"

can already represent many things.

This is far superior to being any kind of follower.

Good friend.

Saying that out there, for him, not only does it not lose face, but it actually brings glory.

Especially as Lu Zhangsheng grows ever stronger, this becomes even more the case.

Furthermore, since they are good friends,

it also amounts to, in a certain sense, exceeding the task given by his great-grandfather.

Thus, Cui Xinghai now appears so excited, hardly able to believe it.

After all, he never expected that the time they had known each other would be so short.

that the Lu Family Divine Son would truly regard oneself as a good friend.

And Lu Zhangsheng, upon hearing this, lightly nodded and then said: "Actually, it's not just you; there's also the Sword Son, Meng Brother, and even these three beside me— to me, they are all good friends; the so-called follower, I do not need."

While saying these words, Lu Zhangsheng's voice was very solemn, and at the same time appeared very sincere.

This caused the Heaven-Reaching Sword Son, Meng Que Xie, and others to be unable to help but feel somewhat moved.

Of course, the most shocking among them.

was Tuoba Yun and the Ji Qiongxiao sisters.

They fully understood what exactly that statement from their own Divine Son truly represented.

"The Divine Son's magnanimity, we are inferior to it; actually, I came this time also because my master entrusted me to establish a good relationship with you, which for me I originally felt was not easy to do, but I still came; now hearing the Divine Son's words, I feel that I was overthinking it."

At this moment, the Heaven-Reaching Sword Son also spoke; originally he had been thinking, waiting for Cui Xinghai to finish speaking.

he himself had been consciously approaching Lu Zhangsheng to accomplish the task entrusted by his master.

But looking at it now, indeed there is completely no need for that.

On this point,

He suddenly felt.

Lu Family Divine Son, how could one fully comprehend the Heaven-Piercing Sword Intent within the span of a single battle?

Besides one's peerless talent, there is also the factor of mindset; my own supreme sword heart, however, appears lacking.

(End of Chapter)