The people in the Martial square were shocked. Never had there been a disciple who was invited directly by the elders of the sect, let alone called over by the holy elder. Holy elder of the Martial Spirit Hall was the person who could outclass the Hall Master on his own.
Elder San opened his eyes completely and asked, "Xiao Tu, do you have his token?"
Xiao Tu nodded with a wry smile and took out a black token. On a circular token a dragon was carved even the hall master did not have a dragon token. He said, "Elder San, when I was taking out the record books, the Holy Elder said, if the records match, then send the person to him."
Elder San stood up in a snap after he saw the token, and put on a respectful expression. He took a deep breath to look at the other people and said, "The following trial will be conducted by Xiao Tu. I wish you all, good luck."
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The people were still dazed, but Elder San did not care for them, he took the token with both hands and then appeared beside Shi Lang. He looked at Lou Shin and said, "As the invigilating instructor, you should follow me."
Then he turned to look at Lao Yuesha and spoke hesitantly, "Fellow Daoist, I see that you have some connection to the boy but I apologize. I cannot let you enter the Hall."
Lao Yuesha smiled and waved her hand as she said, "Shi Lang is my student, Elder San, I am happy that he is able to get inside, and get a chance to achieve something. Please don't bother with the apology. I only hope for you to inform me if he manages to pass the trials."
Elder San cupped his fist and said, "I will relay the news personally."
That said, his spiritual energy covered Shi Lang and Lou Shin. While the latter bowed to Lao Yuesha and said, "I will look for you when things settle."
Lao Yuesha nodded with a smile and Elder San vanished from the spot leaving behind subtle spatial fluctuations. Lao Yuesha looked at the dumbfounded and envious people and thought, 'I really came upon a treasure this time.'
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Elder San reappeared in a valley. Shi Lang stood stably behind him and his eyes began observing the place quickly, and at the same time his sensory ability also got into play. However, this place was so immense that even after pushing his ability to the peak all he could see was a small patch.
He gulped, the spiritual energy in this place was so pure that it was just slightly poorer than the spirit storm at the crimson abyss.
Elder San raised the black dragon token in both his hands and bowed his head to the valley as he said, "Third Door Guardian, Jian Hu is here at your commands, Holy Elder."
Elder San was surprised and then he asked, "Your Excellency, the Hall Master has said that their should be no rule breaking."
The muscular man smiled and said, "I will take him to be my direct disciple. Then it should not be in violation of the rules, right?"
Elder San nodded but he asked in a softer tone, "But Your Excellency, are you really sure? You have not excepted a disciple in such a long time, but you are accepting him as a disciple. Isn't it a bit too hasty?"
The man shook his head and said, "Xiao Jian, I have reached the limit of my cultivation in this realm. This child has a strong will and I can tell that he cultivates in virtue also. Let's wait and see what happens when he wakes up. The illusion test will reveal all that we need to know."
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Shi Lang did not know what was going on around him. He was lost in comprehension of the chopping move. He did not have the time to think if the muscular man did it intentionally or unintentionally. However, as he comprehended his Dao Flower grew up to three feet and it was about to break through.
The Terran finished comprehending the Dao Principle, and took a deep breath before he opened his eyes, then he put away his sword and made a seal with his hands. The three people were surprised by his action but they did not ask why he was suppressing his cultivation forcefully.
After a few minutes, Shi Lang bowed to the muscular man and said, "Thank you for your lesson, Senior."
The muscular man smiled and said, "Child, what you learned is your fortune, I did nothing. My name is Cao Ming. I am the Holy Elder of the Martial Spirit Hall. I called you here because I sensed some fate between us. I will test you personally."
Shi Lang nodded and said, "Yes, elder."
Cao Ming waved his hand and then Shi Lang fell unconscious. Cao Ming snapped his fingers, and a picture appeared in the void. It was a movie that showed everything from the movement, Shi Lang was born in the federation to his return from the Crimson Abyss. The three people watched all the scenes.
While Cao Ming was curious, the other two were surprised to see that Shi Lang was a person who could effect the fate of the people beside him to this level.
After three days, Cao Ming asked, "Instructor Lou, what do you think?"
Lou Shin bowed her head and replied, "I apologize for judging him too soon. He is a genius. We need him more than him needing us."
Cao Ming nodded and said, "Very well, it is settled. Xiao Jian, you will responsible for raising this matter to the elders. Instructor Lou, you will show him around. Although, he is my disciple, he will not have the honorifics of an elder. He will have to earn them with his strength."
The people bowed and accepted his instruction. Holy elder was an unpredictable existence. So, he must have his reasons. Shi Lang was now going to be put into a predicament.