The sky was dark and the earth dim as the nine stars filled the firmament.
The young men who had previously mocked and ridiculed Ye Xiu were now dumbfounded, their breath catching in their throats, as they craned their necks exaggeratedly to stare up at the heavens.
The examiner elder was so excited that he seemed to have turned to stone.
Indeed, this was a heavenly omen with the nine stars aligning!
What's more, he could sense trembling, terrifying auras surging from the depths of the Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace - these auras belonged to the esteemed elders who had been in seclusion for hundreds or even thousands of years!
Most shockingly, the nine immortals of the Heavenly Origin Nine Immortal Palace, who had never accepted disciples, had all projected their powerful divine senses!
It was unheard of in countless years for so many mighty ones to project their divine senses simultaneously.
Yet now it was happening right before his eyes!
The examiner elder was on the verge of tears - the heavens were blessing them! He had finally accomplished this feat and would surely get a promotion and raise. He had reached the pinnacle of his life!
The nine stars aligning! The nine stars aligning! Like a towering, monstrous wave, the deafening sound resonated across the square.
Only to be seen, in the boundless dark sky, the nine stars shifted and rotated, connecting into a line in the blink of an eye!
Above Ye Xiu, the nine aligned stars pressed down on him, with rays of light like a divine halo raining down!
The baptism of starlight was forging his unblemished body!
Heavens, Ye Xiu had really broken through the formation!
Indeed, even if he was a bit dumb, the purest bloodline of the strongest Warrior God General still flowed in his veins.
Everyone's attitude took a complete turn.
From initial ridicule and mockery, to now full of envy and jealousy.
Although the unblemished body was not a very powerful physique, it had one major advantage. All the energies of heaven and earth that entered the body would be refined into the purest celestial and terrestrial forces, without any impurities. This brought endless benefits in consolidating one's foundations!
Fan Tong cried, the old general weeping like a child.
He was emotional, the young master had been treated as an idiot for so many years.
They had only come to the Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace this time because the young master had thrown a tantrum.
Yet who could have thought that the young master had planned this all along!
Recalling the resolute look in the young master's eyes earlier, Fan Tong realized he had been wrong about him.
At the same time, those old freaks in the Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace, whether in seclusion or not, were shooting out towards the mountain gate!
Not just them, the entire Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace was in complete chaos!
The sky was filled with countless shadows flashing by.
This sight was just like meteors falling, with frightening auras shooting over like lightning!
My god!
Countless shadows fell, descending above the endless dark mountain gate, like millions of stars suspended in the air, an extremely shocking sight.
The many youths craned their necks up, biting their teeth and stomping their feet in agitation.
Cangyu Star Emperor!
Ten Thousand Blade Demon King!
Barbarian God Desolate King!
Those figures standing tall in the sky were all famous masters who had shaken the world hundreds, even thousands of years ago!
Every one of them had created countless glorious feats!
When these retired legends appeared once more, it ignited the hot blood of every youth.
But clearly, their reason for coming this time was the one undergoing the baptism of starlight - Ye Xiu!
One by one, these mighty ones trembled, extremely excited, on the verge of tears.
They had waited far too long for this day, for who knew how many years there had been no such monstrous genius in the Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace.
A natural full affinity, aligning nine stars in one breath!
Far exceeding any previous genius who had broken through the formation!
Unmatched under heaven!
Of course, Ye Xiu who was undergoing the starlight baptism under the nine aligned stars knew nothing about the commotion he was causing.
Much less that he was now being watched like a god by these masters.
The starlight enveloped Ye Xiu's entire body. His originally sickly pale skin became crystal clear like jade, emanating a lustrous glow.
His entire temperament had also undergone an earth-shattering change. His previously wilted and feeble aura was now replaced by the bearing of an immortal, towering above all.
He was like an immortal descended into the mortal realm. His powerful aura even exceeded some of the mighty ones present!
It had been ten thousand years since the disappearance of the Heavenly Origin Saint Lord. No one had been born with a natural full affinity, aligning nine stars in one breath!
Glorious is our Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace! With this child's advent, our Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace will surely regain our position as one of the nine great sacred grounds, perhaps even retake the seat of the foremost!
Before the disappearance of the Heavenly Origin Saint Lord, he left a note stating that the next person born with a natural full affinity would give rise to a new Saint Lord, leading us to regain our supreme pinnacle!
Too exciting, too exciting!
The hidden masters cried out, extremely excited.
Clearly they had endless hopes and feelings about Ye Xiu's appearance!
The many young disciples could only gaze up yearningly at those legends.
Ah, so comfortable!
Suddenly, a lazy voice sounded out.
The heavenly omen scattered, the nine stars went into hiding, and the sky regained the sun in its heights.
Under the watch of the masses, Ye Xiu stretched out leisurely and yawned loudly.
Looking completely satisfied, this felt even better than being drunk in tenderness - his entire body cracked and popped.
That oppressive, powerless feeling also completely disappeared, replaced by the brimming vitality of his eighteen years.
This was the spirit and vigor an eighteen-year-old should have!
What the heck! As Ye Xiu's gaze swept out, he suddenly saw that countless pairs of blazing eyes were fixed upon him!
Moreover, these were all some old freaks, clearly not the Heavenly Origin Nine Immortals.
Ye Xiu realized that with his breakthrough, he must have alarmed those old monsters.
He just didn't expect that he had disturbed so many.
Looking around, the mountains were filled with people, almost overflowing even the skies.
And he was the focus of all these people.
Seeing the tearful examiner elder, Ye Xiu was full of confusion.
He could understand them being shocked by his unmatched talents, but why were they crying? And it seemed like more than one?
Of course, he could not understand the sentimentality of the Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace's seniors towards him.
The examiner elder regained his composure, quickly wiping away the tears at the corners of his eyes. He had lost composure.
The examiner elder's originally indifferent tone changed to utter respect. "Young man, report your name."
Ye Xiu directly stated, "Canglong Kingdom, Guardian General Ye Haotian's son, Ye Xiu."
Below, hearing the young master's resolute words, Fan Tong's old tears flowed freely.
Waging war for decades, he had never felt such glory!
This time, the name of Canglong Kingdom's Guardian General would surely resound throughout the world!
Ye Xiu, congratulations on becoming a disciple of our Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace. According to the rules, since you unlocked the Heavenly Origin Nine Star Formation, you may now choose any elder here or the supreme elders as your master! The examiner elder spoke excitedly, his expression exaggerated.
I can pick my master? Ye Xiu's face was full of puzzlement.
The youngsters below could only gaze up at Ye Xiu in utmost envy.
This was no ordinary treatment, it was simply the highest treatment in the Heavenly Origin Sacred Palace!
It had always been the elders choosing disciples, rarely the disciples choosing elders.
Take Yue Wuya who had lit up seven stars for example. He could only choose some famous external elder masters, vastly inferior to Ye Xiu.
After all, the people Ye Xiu could choose from even included many supreme elders!
Yue Wuya gritted his teeth, the sudden change almost made him spit blood in anger.
His eyes flashed with cold light as he said in a steely voice, "So what if he unlocked the formation? He doesn't have a shred of star power, still just a useless trash! No matter who he follows, it'll be useless!"
Jealousy filled Yue Wuya's heart.
"Ye Xiu, have you heard of my title Cangyu Star Emperor?" An elder dressed in golden robes smiled confidently.
Ye Xiu frowned and directly replied, "Never heard of it."
At these words, everyone was shocked.
They looked at Ye Xiu as if he were an alien.
No way!
The Cangyu Star Emperor was a true battle god! As a Star Emperor, he had once held off eight other Star Emperor powerhouses single-handedly!
His feats were known far and wide.
Hearing this, the Cangyu Star Emperor's old face even twitched.
But thinking about it, for such a heaven-defying genius, it was possible he had been in long seclusion, aloof from the affairs of the mortal realm.
Ye Xiu forced himself to calm down. For his disciples, he endured it. It doesn't matter if I don't recognize you, as long as you become my disciple, I guarantee you will be invincible in this world!
Old rogue Cangyu, the young one here doesn't recognize you. Stop pestering me. What invincible in this world, only by following me, the Barbarian God Desolate King, can he reach the supreme realm! A sturdy old man, nearly three meters tall, shouted loudly.
Everyone is just bragging here. Let me tell you, neither of you is as good as me. I, the Ten Thousand Blade Demon King, can command ten thousand blades. With ten thousand blades coming down, it is enough to split mountains and seas. Little guy, follow me and I'll guide you to comprehend the ultimate bladework!
One by one, the supreme seniors from several centuries ago scrambled to accept Ye Xiu as their disciple.
The elders didn't dare to intervene at all. These were all supreme elders, with strength above the Star Emperor, the apex existences in this world!
The other teenagers were completely dumbfounded.
Those whom they regarded as capable of attaining divinity in their eyes were actually lowering their status like this, just to fight over Ye Xiu.
And these supreme beings almost started fighting.
Fan Tong was so excited he almost fainted.
One by one, god-like existences were fighting over Young Master!
He didn't know what the General's reaction would be when he heard about this after returning!
Ye Xiu was shocked.
Although he didn't recognize these people, he could sense that each of them was definitely a supreme master!
Having just transmigrated here not long ago, his little heart couldn't take it.
However, he was an ambitious and aspiring youth.
Although these masters were formidable, they were not who he wanted the most.
As a person, one had to see things through.
When he came, his original intention was to witness the Nine Immortals of Tianyuan.
Although blind cat had run into dead mouse and entered Tianyuan Holy Palace by chance, he would never bow to fate.
He was determined to take the Nine Immortals of Tianyuan as his master!
Just as the supreme beings were scrambling to accept him, Ye Xiu suddenly cleared his throat.
Seniors, this inferior one is unworthy. I'm grateful for your favor.
But when I came to train in Tianyuan Holy Palace this time, I already had a master in mind to accept me as a disciple.
The Cangyu Star Emperor laughed wildly to the sky. I knew you had good judgement. If you want to choose me, just say it!
Shameless Cangyu Star Emperor, he doesn't even recognize you! The Barbarian God Desolate King shouted.
Without even ten breaths of silence, it descended into chaos again.
Ye Xiu hurriedly said: I think there is some misunderstanding.
The master I want to choose is not among you seniors.
I want to worship the Nine Immortals of Tianyuan as my master!
As these words fell, the world became deathly silent.
Everyone was dumbfounded!
What the heck?
Worship the Nine Immortals of Tianyuan as master?
Is he joking?
Doesn't he know the Nine Immortals of Tianyuan never accept disciples? Even for an exceptional genius like him, the Nine Immortals still didn't show up.
Yet he actually wants to worship the Nine Immortals as master?
Young fellow, think carefully. The Nine Immortals don't accept disciples. The Barbarian God Desolate King advised.
Ye Xiu's gaze was firm as iron. My mind is set.
Just then, a wild gust rose and a ray of light fell before Ye Xiu.
Looking up, Ye Xiu saw a fierce-looking middle-aged man landing in front of him.
When this man appeared, all the supreme beings were shocked into silence.
Senior, are you...
Before Ye Xiu could finish speaking, he was directly grabbed up.
Come with me.
As the voice fell, the man instantly disappeared with Ye Xiu. The world was left with only a blood-curdling scream.
Save me, I'm being abducted!
The voice grew farther and farther until it completely faded away.
Fan Tong panicked.
Young Master, Young Master!
He was stopped by the elder overseeing the assessment.
Who was that? How dare he abduct my Young Master? Fan Tong cried out in shock.
The assessing elder's face also revealed infinite shock.
Do you know why all the elders and supreme elders here didn't dare to act?
Fan Tong shook his head.
The assessing elder's heavy voice slowly fell. That was the sole servant of the Tianyuan Nine Immortals Palace, Mo Lao.