Free Web NovelChapter 1661: Chapter 85: The Ten Sequenced True Inheritors! (Part 2)
The other three were two men and one woman.
The two men were first, followed by the woman whose eyes were filled with vigilance.
As Jiang Ning was observing, the other six people were also sizing each other up.
Upon seeing Jiang Ning, surprise and delight flashed in the eyes of Shen Yueru and Bai Li.
"Junior Brother!!" Shen Yueru appeared first, looking at Jiang Ning with surprise and delight.
"Senior Sister!" Jiang Ning responded, glancing at Shen Yueru and shaking his head slightly.
"Do you two know each other?" asked the sharp-eyed man from the second group, hearing Jiang Ning and Shen Yueru’s conversation.
"I met Junior Brother here before and officially recognized her as my Senior Sister, as I was already ranked as a Shangyang True Disciple," Shen Yueru explained.
Upon hearing this, the sharp-eyed man nodded.
Then he glanced at the others.
"You should all be ranked as Shangyang True Disciples like me. Do any of you know the reason for today’s situation, why the True Disciple tokens have suddenly acted up, summoning us here?"
"I don’t know, it’s my first time seeing this!" Bai Li shook his head calmly.
The others glanced at Bai Li’s silver tails behind him, their eyes slightly widened.
"White Friend doesn’t know, nor do I!" said a man from the third group, continuing, "I have come and gone to the Shangyang Immortal Sect’s Inner Realm dozens of times, but this situation is a first for me today!"
"Dozens of times?" The woman at the bottom of the ranking sounded surprised.
"Since none of us know, why don’t we introduce ourselves? After all, we are all from the same sect!" the sharp-eyed man proposed once more.
Then, he volunteered, "I am Lu Xun from Jiuhua Sect, at the Yang God Realm."
"Lu Xun of Jiuhua Sect?" Shen Yueru asked in surprise, the rest immediately turned to her, puzzled.
Jiang Ning also glanced at Shen Yueru with some curiosity.
"I’ve heard of Mr. Lu’s name," Shen Yueru stated.
"May I know who this lady is?" Lu Xun inquired.
"I am Shen Yueru from the Red Flame Sword Sect!" Shen announced.
"Ah, the current chieftain of the Red Flame Sword Sect, I’m honored!" Lu Xun’s demeanor shifted slightly on learning Shen Yueru’s status, his tone became more respectful.
Upon hearing this exchange, Jiang Ning immediately understood.
Shen Yueru’s Red Flame Sword Sect and Lu Xun’s Jiuhua Mountain are likely within the same realm.
Yet they have never met, only heard of each other.
Thus, when Lu Xun mentioned his name and the force behind him, Shen Yueru was instantly taken aback.
Similarly, Shen Yueru’s introduction triggered surprise in Lu Xun.
After a brief reflection, he took the initiative to introduce himself. "Jiang Ning, Second-Grade Marquis of Great Xia!"
"What’s the cultivation realm of a Second-Grade Marquis of Great Xia?" Lu Xun continued to ask.
"Martial Arts First Grade," Jiang Ning replied truthfully.
"Martial Arts First Grade?" another man expressed surprise, then commented, "Is this Junior Brother primarily focused on the Martial Arts path, with supplementary pursuit of the Immortal Dao?"
Jiang Ning nodded: "It’s something like that!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Xun silently shook his head.
His gaze then shifted to the man who had just expressed surprise.
"Ning Ke from Suspended Mountain, Yang God Realm!"
"So, it’s Mr. Ning!" Lu Xun bowed to Ning Ke, who returned the courtesy.
"Lin Yuexi from Flower Cave Heaven, Yin God Realm," said the woman at the bottom.
"Shi Jun from Earth Source Sect, Yin God Realm," said another man, short and dark-skinned.
"Bai Li from Qingqiu, Yang God Realm!" Bai Li lightly flicked his silver tail, his voice steady.
With the mention of Qingqiu, all except Jiang Ning showed a hint of recognition and respect.
The Qingqiu fox clan was a renowned celestial lineage in ancient times.
Seeing Bai Li’s tails, they recognized his extraordinary background and appreciated his notable identity.
They knew that in the present era, with drastic changes in the earthly environment, ordinary demons are rare to see, let alone one as powerful as Bai Li, with noble lineage.
He must represent a formidable force.
At this moment, with Jiang Ning included, all seven had introduced themselves.
After the introductions, the atmosphere was momentarily silent. The sudden summons through the tokens was a mystery, but for all seven true disciples to be called simultaneously, it must be something significant.
Suddenly.
"Please ascend the cloud ladder,"
A vast voice echoed above their heads, resonating within this realm.
Everyone looked up.
In the misty sky, a ladder formed of clouds emerged unexpectedly.
It extended upwards into the clouds, destination unknown.
At this moment, an invisible will also descended.
"It’s the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance!!!" Lu Xun’s eyes suddenly changed, filled with astonishment.
Simultaneously, Jiang Ning received the transmission.
He immediately realized that the booming voice was summoning the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance of the Shangyang Immortal Sect.
As one of the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, they hold the authority to summon every true disciple to the Shangyang Inner Scenery without observing the monthly regulation.
This is the power of the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance of the Shangyang Immortal Sect.
These ten are the most outstanding disciples in cultivation and potential, forming the future legacy of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, eligible to inherit the title of Sect Master.
Each one is extraordinary.
Listening to the term "Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance," Jiang Ning had a sense of déjà vu.
Suddenly.
A flash of insight crossed his mind, he promptly recalled.
On his previous visit to the Shangyang Inner Scenery’s Preaching Platform, he had conversed with a former true disciple of the Shangyang Immortal Sect.
At the time, the female disciple had mentioned the "Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance," though without detailed explanation.
"By my Senior Brother’s tone, does he know something about the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance?" asked Lin Yuexi, addressing Lu Xun as Senior Brother despite being at the Yin God Realm.
"I was born into Jiuhua Mountain, after becoming a true disciple of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, I researched many ancient texts, hence gained some understanding of the Shangyang Immortal Sect," Lu Xun explained.
He continued, "The Shangyang Immortal Sect held significant roles in the Ancient Heavenly Court, and its people were entrusted with many important positions."
"The Sun Emperor, being the master of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, was a Great Sun Golden Crow."
"As for the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance, they are the ten most powerful true disciples in cultivation within the Shangyang Immortal Sect."
"These ten individuals, each possessing vast divine skills, are as powerful as many elders."
"Only the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance qualify to succeed the Shangyang Immortal Sect master."
Upon hearing Lu Xun’s introduction.
Shi Jun, who had been silent for a while, suddenly asked, "Senior Brother Lu, are there any other disciple statuses above the true disciples in the Shangyang Immortal Sect?"
At this, Lu Xun glanced at Shi Jun and shook his head.
"Junior Brother Shi, asking such a question shows a lack of understanding of the Shangyang Immortal Sect," Lu Xun remarked.
Continuing, he said, "Within the Shangyang Immortal Sect, there are only divisions between true disciples, inner sect disciples, and outer sect disciples."
"Even the chief disciples of the elders or the sect master’s primary disciples are considered true disciples."
"Among the true disciples, regardless of mentorship, to join the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance, all must compete based on their cultivation realm and strength."
"Therefore, the status of the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance is no less than an elder, with even more authority."
At this moment.
Lin Yuexi asked.
"Senior Brother Lu, with that said, who might be the one summoning us among the Top Ten Sequenced True Inheritance?"
Gazing at the ladder reaching into the cloud sea, Lu Xun shook his head, "I do not know!"
"Thinking too much is futile!" Bai Li spoke up, "Since the Sequenced True Inheritance summoned us here, we shall meet and inquire them directly!"
"White Friend is right, indeed!" Lu Xun nodded in response.
