The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1336: Chapter 1336: Meeting Zhan Yue

At that moment, under the pressure Yan Jin faced, Fenghua Venerable Divine believed Yan Jin would surely nod in agreement without hesitation and be very grateful for his intervention at such a critical moment.

And once Yan Jin agreed to become his disciple, even the Star Moon Valley Master, Zhan Yue God Emperor, couldn’t forcibly seize the disciple from him.

It’s just unfortunate that everything was already too late. At that time, he also believed Yan Jin had burned his Divine Soul Body and had no value for cultivation, so he had no interest in accepting Yan Jin as a disciple.

Fenghua Venerable Divine’s eyes flickered, his gaze still fixed on Shan Hai Divine Sovereign. Deep in his eyes, there was a question: how did Yan Jin erupt with such intense Divine Soul Power if he hadn’t burned his Divine Soul Body?

Not only Fenghua Venerable Divine held questions, but the other martial artists present, whether it was the Master of Ten Thousand Gods or those ordinary Main Gods, all showed an air of disbelief.

”Yan Jin, Little Master, definitely did not burn his Divine Soul Body. This can be confirmed.” Shan Hai Divine Sovereign continued.

The countless martial artists around tightened with tension upon hearing Shan Hai Divine Sovereign’s words that he dared to affirm Yan Jin had not burned his Divine Soul Body.

”How can you be sure?” Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign couldn’t help but speak.

At this moment, Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign’s old face was indeed very displeased.

Earlier, he was incredibly domineering towards Jing Yan. He directly threatened the other Divine Sovereign martial artists present not to accept Yan Jin as a disciple, acting haughty and arrogant.

But this arrogance didn’t last long, as it was shattered upon the arrival of Yi Hongchen, the seventh direct disciple of Zhan Yue God Emperor, who brought news saying that Zhan Yue God Emperor wanted to accept Yan Jin as a direct disciple.

This news made Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign’s face seem to swell instantly. He was naturally furious inside but could only endure it bitterly. Could he possibly seek trouble with Zhan Yue God Emperor?

When Shan Hai Divine Sovereign claimed certainty that Yan Jin hadn’t burned his Divine Soul Body, Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign’s eyes immediately sparkled, staring at Shan Hai Divine Sovereign and loudly asking how he confirmed it.

Shan Hai Divine Sovereign turned his gaze to Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign, his lips forming a faint arc.

Other martial artists also eagerly focused their eyes on Shan Hai Divine Sovereign, waiting for his response.

”It’s very simple! The Immortal Bridge does not recognize the various abilities enhanced by burning the Divine Soul Body. So, Little Master Yan Jin ascending the twentieth Immortal Bridge is definitely not due to burning his Divine Soul Body.” Shan Hai Divine Sovereign said with a smile.

”What?” Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign’s face twisted completely.

To think burning the Divine Soul Body is not acknowledged by the Immortal Bridge? Previously, he didn’t even know this information. Indeed, no martial artist had ever burned their Divine Soul Body during Ascending Immortal Bridge over countless years.

”Furthermore, if Little Master Yan Jin did burn his Divine Soul Body, then it’s likely the master wouldn’t accept him as a disciple.” Shan Hai Divine Sovereign looked at Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign and added.

Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign felt suffocated in his chest, nearly spitting blood on the spot. When he accepted Yan Jin as a registered disciple, he acted as if it was a great favor to Yan Jin. But in a blink of an eye, Yan Jin became a direct disciple of Zhan Yue God Emperor.

”How infuriating!” Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign roared in his heart.

Fenghua Venerable Divine remained silent for a long while.

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Outside the golden Great Hall, Yi Hongchen brought Jing Yan here.

”Master, Yan Jin has arrived.” Yi Hongchen bowed slightly to the golden Great Hall, speaking.

”Come inside!” An ethereal voice echoed from within the Great Hall.

Immediately, Yi Hongchen led Jing Yan into the golden Great Hall. Jing Yan took the opportunity to lift his head and glance around, seeing a silhouette sitting cross-legged ahead. However, the space around this silhouette seemed self-contained, even the light was distorted, making it impossible for him to see clearly the true appearance of this first formidable being of the God Realm, Zhan Yue God Emperor.

Jing Yan felt Zhan Yue God Emperor’s gaze turning toward him and hurriedly lowered his head.

The person before him was indeed more powerful than Zhi Ying Divine Sovereign.

”Master, here is the Flying Sky Talisman!” Yi Hongchen, after paying respects, took out the Flying Sky Talisman previously entrusted to her by Zhan Yue God Emperor.

Back then, Zhan Yue God Emperor instructed her that if Yan Jin refused to become a disciple, she would give the Flying Sky Talisman to Yan Jin. But now that Yan Jin agreed to become a disciple, this Flying Sky Talisman naturally had to be returned to the master.

”Hmm! Hongchen, you may go.” Zhan Yue nodded at Yi Hongchen.

”Yes!” Yi Hongchen turned around and carefully retreated.

Before leaving this golden Great Hall, she gave Jing Yan a glance full of meaning.

After Yi Hongchen left, she didn’t return to her cultivation space but went to the arena. She wanted to know why her master placed such importance on this Yan Jin. Could it be that Yan Jin achieved something remarkable at the Immortal Bridge Meeting?

She planned to go to the arena to ask a few elder brothers to learn more about this martial artist named Yan Jin.

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”Yan Jin!” Inside the golden Great Hall, only Jing Yan and Zhan Yue God Emperor remained.

Zhan Yue God Emperor called softly.

”Greetings, Valley Master,” Jing Yan bowed respectfully.

At this moment, Jing Yan’s feelings were quite complex. The name Yan Jin was fake. Jing Yan was considering whether he should reveal this fact now because if kept hidden, it might cause bigger trouble in the future.

Jing Yan could imagine that it wouldn’t take long for Dead Spirit Mountain to discover his whereabouts, and they might already know he is in Star Moon World. Once Dead Spirit Mountain makes a move, Zhan Yue God Emperor will know everything.

”Yan Jin, do you wish to become my disciple?” Zhan Yue God Emperor’s voice was ethereal yet incredibly pleasing to the ear.

”Valley Master, I naturally wish to become your disciple. However, there is one matter I need to confess to you first,” Jing Yan ultimately decided to tell Zhan Yue God Emperor about the situation.

”I am listening!” Zhan Yue’s voice seemed devoid of any fluctuation.

”My real name is not Yan Jin, but Jing Yan. The reason I changed my name to participate in the Immortal Bridge Meeting is that I offended the Master of Dead Spirit Mountain, Zhongli, who wants my life.” Jing Yan spoke quickly.

He changed his name to participate in the Immortal Bridge Meeting for a reason and not intentionally to conceal anything. It was a necessity for survival to change a name, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

”Zhongli, huh?” Zhan Yue God Emperor spoke these three words, his voice somewhat ethereal, and continued, ”Zhongli’s temperament is indeed peculiar. However, he likely wouldn’t want your life for no reason. Jing Yan, Zhongli counts as your senior brother, right? At least before being expelled from the sect, he was!”

Upon hearing Zhan Yue God Emperor’s last sentence, Jing Yan’s body trembled fiercely.