Painting of the Nine Immortals
chapter-476

The Sun was high in the sky, spreading down light rays that warmed up the entire Wan Jian House.

Yet at this moment, the eternal Sun could not out shine the person who was standing in the battle ring – the handsome and talented young man.

His brows were straight and his physique was slender. He stood tall inside the battle ring like a real immortal – divine and extraordinary.

His natural aura matched well with the power of Heaven and Earth. It was like he himself was a part of nature yet if you look closely, you will notice that he stood out from everything else in this world.

"Core Elder…"

Feeling everyone's respected gaze, the corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. He did not push away this title. Both the position of an Elder and the ability to visit the Tipitaka Pavilion were advantageous for him.

The former represented the fact that he will be highly respected and will be a part of the top management at the Wan Jian House. Not only will he get a say in many decisions, he will also enjoy much cultivation resources. As for the former, it allows him to train and understand the many different realms in this House. He will be able to walk further in this cultivation journey if he gains more perspective.

Even though Ling Xian didn't care much about the title itself, these two advantages are something he must have. Thus, he did not decline.

With his capabilities, he should be able to accept all of this shamelessly. With his potential, it was really no surprise that the Wan Jian House saw so highly of him.

"How do you feel? Satisfied?" Dao Wu Ji faintly grinned. The way he looked at the handsome young man was full of admiration.

Ling Xian smiled and paid his respect, "Naturally. Thank you, Headmaster."

"No need to thank me. With your abilities, you deserve all this." Dao Wu Ji waved around his hand and laughed, "The more capable you are, the more responsibilities you have. I will not let you enjoy everything without asking for something in return."

"Of course, if you need anything, just let me know."

Ling Xian faintly smiled, not surprised. The reason why he chose to enter the House upon his return was because for one, he had to fulfill his promise and for two, the Wan Jian House has always treated him nicely.

Thus, even without the title of a Core Elder, if the Wan Jian House needed him to do something, he would've done it. Now he was granted with so many additional advantages, of course he won't reject.

"I do have something I want you to do. But, now it's not the right time." Dao Wu Ji smiled mysteriously.

Ling Xian frowned but the next second, he relaxed, "Then when the time comes, come fetch me."

"Do not worry, the words 'I don't want to trouble you' are not in my dictionary." Dao Wu Ji joked. He placed no barrier around himself that separated him from others despite his position in the House. He was very approachable.

This Headmaster truly was an interesting figure.

Ling Xian silently smiled. He already liked Dao Wu Ji and after their conversation, he now likes the House even more.

Just then, the Slay Sword Peak leader suddenly invited again, "Ling Xian, come be a Core Elder at the Slay Sword Peak."

The other 11 leaders were a little stunned but reacted right away. It was true. There was now no point in fighting for a disciple, but the Core Elder was still up for grabs.

This will increase their capabilities and bring them honor.

After thinking this through, the peak leaders once again began their invitation.

"Not again…" Ling Xian shook his head and once again peeked at Dao Wu Ji to signal for him to step in.

This time, the Headmaster let Ling Xian off the hook. After Ling Xian's signal, he softly coughed, "Ehem, ehem, please be quiet. Since Ling Xian is now a Core Elder, there is no need for him to choose a peak."

"How come?"

The Slay Sword peak raised an eyebrow.

"There are no written rules in the Wan Jian House that says a Core Elder cannot join a peak." The Seek Sword Peak leader flapped his fan. His studious ways were graceful and smooth like jade.

"It's true that there are no written rules, but there are also no rules that says a Core Elder must pick a Peak.

Dao Wu Ji teased, "Whatever. I am the Headmaster so whatever I say is the new rule. I now announce… from today on, Ling Xian will hold the title of a Core Leader. He will be independent from all peaks and he will be granted with his own spiritual peak to reside in."

"You!"

The Slay Sword Peak leader glared at him and once again tightened her grip on the heavenly sword on her back.

Seeing this, the peak leaders smiled helplessly. Dao Wu Ji did the same.

Even Ling Xian felt helpless. After what happened, he has seen through the situation. The Slay Sword Peak leader was a cold and overbearing woman. Even against the Headmaster, she dared to point her weapon and forcefully threatened.

He wasn't about to associate himself with someone so violent that she doesn't even respect the Headmaster. Thus, he decided not to decline and asked for Dao Wu Ji to speak out.

It seems like he made the right decision.

"Alright, junior sister, Ling Xian just became one of us, save me some face." Dao Wu Ji shook his head helplessly. Against this increasingly cold junior sister, he has always felt useless.

"Hmmph, I save your face, who's going to save mine?"

The woman glared at Ling Xian and disappeared.

Seeing this, the rest of the peak leaders stared at Ling Xian with remorse.

Dao Wu Ji teased, "Ayo, Ling Xian, you have to be careful. The way she looked at you says she will remember you."

"Is it that bad…?" Ling Xian bitterly smiled, trying not to overthink it.

"Haha, you will understand when the time comes." Dao Wu Ji laughed out loud, "Okay, time is up. You can now pick a mountain peak of your liking. I will not follow you."

"Of course." Ling Xian smiled.

"Then I will leave first." Dao Wu Ji nodded and he too, disappeared.

Then, the remaining peak leaders all extended their invites for Ling Xian to visit them.

After that, Ling Xian kindly nodded at their invitation, and they finally left to go back to their own peaks. The arena emptied.

No, there was only one person left.

The clown that was once arrogant but became silent after Ling Xian's arrival.

Right now, Lin Tian's face was pale white like he has lost his soul. To him, it truly felt like he lost his soul. The capabilities that he was once so proud of and the abilities that once defined him turned out to be worth nothing compared to Ling Xian.

As the descendant of the second generation of the Shura House, his title against Ling Xian, the Core Elder, was nothing.

He was hit hard both mentally and physically and his entire confidence was crumbled by Ling Xian.

However, his fatigued stance was ignored by everyone.

This was because everyone's focus was on Ling Xian and they have stopped paying attention to Lin Tian's current state.

To Ling Xian as well, Lin Tian was merely someone a passenger in his life. Not someone worthy of his attention.

Thus, he merely glanced at him and walked down the battle ring and towards the mountain peak of his choice.

The only thing remained behind around the battle ground were gazes of admiration and one stare of hatred.

A pair of vile and poisonous eyes.