Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 998: Chapter 998: I Want Them All

Hahaha!

The Venerate laughed heartily and said, ”Qiong Building, there’s no need to be modest.”

”Although the masters and elders’ cultivation is quite average, much inferior to mine back in the day, it’s also due to the decline of Yuan Energy in Taicang State, so it’s not your fault.”

”If I lived in this era, I might not be able to make any great progress for the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple either.”

”What’s more...”

The Venerate chuckled, ”Under such harsh circumstances, you were able to nurture an outstanding prodigy.”

”Far better than I was.”

”I’m barely in time to commend you, how could I punish you?”

The Hall Master heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

He realized it was indeed praise.

Yet he was somewhat puzzled; had the Venerate met Hua Wuying in the sect?

As he rose to his feet, he asked, ”Venerate, which prodigy are you referring to?”

The Venerate laughed, ”Still playing coy with me?”

”Simultaneously cultivating Cloud Shadow and achieving Perfection with the Undying Blade, that’s stronger than I was back then.”

”Cloud Shadow is the hardest one to master.”

Uh!

Not just the Hall Master was stunned.

The masters and elders present were all equally dumbfounded.

The Hall Master exclaimed in astonishment, ”Venerate, when did we ever have such a figure in the hall?”

Does the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple have such an extraordinary disciple?

Why weren’t they aware of it?

Hmm?

The Venerate was also taken aback and pointed to Jiang Fan sitting at the far end, ”Isn’t that kid the one who achieved Perfection in both Cloud Shadow and Undying Blade?”𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Ah?

The Hall Master, the masters, and numerous elders all turned their gaze toward Jiang Fan.

Utterly surprised.

The Hall Master spoke with a long, tremulous voice, ”You, you have also cultivated the Undying Blade to Perfection?”

Jiang Fan was speechless.

He had always intended to keep it a secret, but who knew the Venerate would expose it.

At this point, he could only brace himself and say, ”Yes, Hall Master.”

”With a stroke of luck, I managed to master the Third Layer.”

The Hall Master widened his eyes, and the masters and elders all looked as if they had seen a ghost.

The disciples of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple, with complete cultivation techniques and ample power of thunder and lightning, find it quite arduous to achieve Perfection in a single part.

Jiang Fan, an outsider, pieced together cultivation techniques and instead perfected two parts?

How can this not make the disciples of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple feel embarrassed?

Luckily Cold Sword Master left early, otherwise, he might’ve cursed himself in the mirror in anger.

”What, as the Hall Master, you don’t know to what extent the juniors under your care have cultivated their techniques?”

The Venerate’s expression darkened slightly, ”What are you doing? So irresponsible?”

”Do you think being the Hall Master is too much of an injustice for you?”

The Hall Master looked aggrieved, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

Seeing the Venerate’s expression grow increasingly stern, he could only steel himself and say, ”Venerate.”

”He is not a disciple of my Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple.”

Uh!

The Venerate’s expression suddenly froze.

This answer was truly unexpected.

A person sitting in the grand hall of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple, having perfected two parts of the Thunder Dao Divine Power, surpassing the five masters present, yet is not from the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple?

Is this a haunting?

Does such a thing exist in the world?

Silence enveloped the grand hall, and none of the disciples of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple could lift their heads.

Each one blushing fiercely.

Jiang Fan scratched his head awkwardly and said, ”Senior, it was just luck for this junior as well.”

”If I were given another Thunder Dao Divine Power, I likely wouldn’t reach the Third Layer.”

The Venerate came to his senses.

His heart filled with an annoyed laughter; you little rascal, still thinking about the third part?

He clenched his fist, wanting to vent his frustration, yet felt too embarrassed to do so.

Blaming others for cultivating too quickly while his own disciples lacked skill?

He gritted his teeth and barked, ”Qiong Building, from now on, revoke the right of anyone from outside to cultivate the ’Heavenly Thunder Six Parts’!”

”Anyone who does so again, severely punish!”

He wouldn’t allow Jiang Fan to cultivate the third part!

Mastering two parts was already enough to disgrace the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple.

Should he master another part, let him become the master of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple instead.

The Hall Master dared not breathe heavily, respectfully saying, ”Yes, Venerate.”

But, pausing, he added, ”What about those who have already been cultivating over the years?”

Allowing minor forces dependent on the Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple to cultivate the Heavenly Thunder Six Parts was the precedent set by the Venerate.

Of course, he had to clarify.

The Venerate snorted, ”Those already granted permission are exempt, but they can only cultivate the cultivation techniques they currently possess.”

”No more cultivating new ones.”

Jiang Fan widened his eyes!

Hey!

A Venerate like you can’t play anymore?

He grumbled irritably, ”Luckily, I just got a scroll of Black Sky Eyes, so I won’t be bored for now.”

This voice could only be heard by himself.

But with the Venerate present, how could it escape his ears?

Instantly, his eyes widened.

The Divine Ring at the back of his head trembled.

This guy already has the third one?

Was he banning loneliness then?

He stared at Jiang Fan, unable to utter a word for a long time.

”Venerate? Venerate?” It wasn’t until the Hall Master called a few times that he returned to his senses.

The Venerate, with nowhere to vent his anger, glared fiercely at the Hall Master: ”You should just kneel and speak!”

”Useless thing!”

The Hall Master’s face turned bitter, fine, I’ll take the blame, I’ll take it, won’t I?

He knelt down again.

The Venerate glanced sideways at Jiang Fan, and asked, ”That woman you interrogated yourself?”

”Do you understand Hell Language?”

Jiang Fan was secretly surprised.

He had only recently learned of the existence of Hell Language.

The Venerate in front of him, however, had long been aware, and could even guess the woman’s Hell Spirit identity.

The Venerate was far more powerful than he had imagined.

He immediately became cautious, respectfully saying: ”I understand a little.”

The Venerate snorted, ”Really? Say a sentence for me to hear!”

”Don’t try to fool me, I’ve studied it too.”

Really?

Jiang Fan racked his brains, and uttered the only Hell sentence he currently knew.

”You are a dumb donkey.”

The Hall Master and the others heard it, the pronunciation was peculiar, definitely didn’t sound like Human Clan’s language.

They looked towards the Venerate, using their eyes to inquire if this was Hell Language.

The Venerate’s eyes shone, he nodded slightly, ”It’s a Hell sentence alright.”

”Kid, tell them what this phrase means.”

”Let them learn too!”

Uh!

Jiang Fan was taken aback, Venerate, it’s you who wants to know what this means, right?

The Venerate must be a pretentious illiterate!

If he really knew what it meant, he would’ve started scolding already.

He nervously looked at the people from Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple, braced himself, and said, ”This is the Hell Realm’s greeting phrase.”

”Equivalent to our Human Clan’s ’hello’ when we meet.”

Oh!

The crowd suddenly understood, and quickly committed it to memory.

The Ancient Giants are coming soon, learning one more language can’t be a mistake.

By then, before engaging with the Ancient Giants, throw in a ”You are a dumb donkey” first, let these barbarians feel the Taicang State’s culture of civility before confrontation!

The Venerate also silently noted down this friendly greeting phrase.

He looked at Jiang Fan approvingly, ”Since you’re fluent in Hell Realm language, in the Ancient War, you should be able to come in handy.”

”Because the language spoken by Ancient Giants is also Hell Language.”

”When the time comes, stay by my side, I’ll give you the chance to perform as a translator.”

Talents are rare.

Talents fluent in Hell Realm language are even rarer!

The Venerate finds them lacking too.

Jiang Fan felt insecure.

He’s just an illiterate who barely knows a hundred words.

When it really comes to translating, wouldn’t he be exposed?

No way!

I have to put the literacy program on the agenda.

He showed a respectful expression, ”Yes, Venerate.”

Seeing Jiang Fan so sensible, and having the talent for Hell language, his previous slight anger dissipated.

”Since you can cultivate the techniques of my Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple, you must be from a sect protected by ours?”

Jiang Fan secretly rejoiced.

Thankfully, he had the identity of a Tianji Pavilion disciple, otherwise, his Thunder Path Technique would be troublesome.

He immediately said: ”Junior, Tianji Pavilion disciple, Tianji Pavilion is fortunate to receive support from Ten Thousand Tribulations Holy Temple, it’s deeply appreciated.”

”So, today I came, besides delivering the Bodhisattva’s decree, I’m also planning to share my insights on Cloud Shadow and Undying Blade with multiple leaders.”

It’s better to be a bit greedy.

Looking for one Guest Elder is looking, looking for a bunch of them is also searching?