Even those disciples with backgrounds like Hua Xu, and even those without any background, would refuse an outer court elder once they learn the truth.
Even if they had already agreed before, they would still refuse afterwards.
Therefore, the chances of a disciple who has passed the talent test choosing to become the disciple of an outer court elder are extremely low.
That is why most outer court elders choose to use the Lying Dragon Crystal Stone to enter the Lying Dragon Ascending Heaven Formation and recruit disciples. It is not because they expect the disciples to formally bow to them as master and thereby enter Beixuan Academy through that relationship.
Instead, they hope that after recruiting a disciple who passes the talent test, the sect will reward them.
Those rewards include not only the Lying Dragon Crystal Stone but also cultivation resources.
Of course, if the chosen disciple fails the talent test, they will have wasted the Lying Dragon Crystal Stone for nothing.
There is indeed an element of gambling in this.
However, if their judgement is sharp enough, the Lying Dragon Ascending Heaven Formation can truly become an opportunity to change the fate of an outer court elder.
“Elder Duan, they just said you have not selected a disciple for three thousand years.”
“So have you never entered the Lying Dragon Ascending Heaven Formation, or have you failed every single time you tried?”
Chu Feng asked curiously.
“Heh…”
“Wasn’t it you that I selected?”
Elder Duan gave a meaningful smile but did not give Chu Feng the answer he wanted to know.
Although he said nothing directly, Chu Feng felt that it was impossible for Elder Duan to have gone three thousand years without selecting even one disciple who passed the talent test.
He most likely had never entered the Lying Dragon Ascending Heaven Formation at all.
But as an outer court elder, why would he not attempt it when there was such a chance to change his destiny?
This made Chu Feng feel that Elder Duan was rather mysterious, and it increased his curiosity about him even more.
“Elder Duan, if I become your disciple, does that mean you can leave the outer court and enter Beixuan Academy?”
“And become an elder of Beixuan Academy?”
Chu Feng asked again.
“That is correct.”
Duan Liufeng replied.
“Master above, this disciple Chu Feng is willing to bow and take you as my master.”
Suddenly, Chu Feng performed a grand salute, preparing to formally become Duan Liufeng’s disciple.
Although they had only just met, Chu Feng felt that Duan Liufeng was a good person.
The fact that he had never entered the Lying Dragon Ascending Heaven Formation to recruit disciples must mean he had his own reasons.
Yet that mysterious existence had forcibly altered Duan Liufeng’s memory, making Chu Feng the first disciple he ever recruited.
This actually went against Duan Liufeng’s own wishes.
Because of that, Chu Feng felt some guilt towards Duan Liufeng.
That was why he wanted to become his disciple, to make up for it in some way.
“Chu Feng, what are you doing?”
However, just as Chu Feng began the formal bow and before the ceremony could be completed, Duan Liufeng stopped him.
Although Duan Liufeng prevented it, Chu Feng’s action still drew everyone’s attention.
In an instant, many people looked at Duan Liufeng with faces full of jealousy.
As long as the recruited disciple was willing to bow to them as master, they could leave the outer court and enter Beixuan Academy. This was something countless outer court elders dreamed of.
But in reality, almost no disciples were willing to become the disciple of these outer court elders.
The possibility was extremely, extremely low.
That was precisely why they were so jealous of Duan Liufeng.
Moreover, Duan Liufeng had not even asked Chu Feng to become his disciple.
It was Chu Feng who offered it voluntarily.
“No wonder people say you need to find someone with whom you share fate.”
“So Elder Duan’s idea of ‘fate’ means finding an obedient, easily fooled disciple who is willing to bow to you as master.”
Elder Qian and some of the other elders present began to mock and ridicule him coldly.
Their words were dripping with sourness.
“Chu Feng, I appreciate your kind intention.”
“But I, Duan Liufeng, have no intention of taking you as my disciple.”
“If you wish to find a master, you should go look inside Beixuan Academy.”
Who would have thought that Duan Liufeng would actually refuse Chu Feng’s request to become his disciple?
His action left those elders somewhat stunned.
As an outer court elder, he would actually refuse such a good thing?
They really could not understand it.
“Young friend, your name is Chu Feng, right?”
“Duan Liufeng does not know how to appreciate kindness, so you do not need to bother with him.”
“If you want to take a master, you can take me instead.”
“Become my disciple. I do not have a single disciple under me yet. If you are willing to bow to me, I will treat you as my own child and pass on everything I have learned in my life without holding anything back.”
An absurd scene unfolded. After Duan Liufeng refused Chu Feng, those elders actually began to speak up one after another, asking Chu Feng to become their disciple.
What was most ridiculous was that every single one who spoke had previously humiliated Duan Liufeng.
These people truly demonstrated what it means to have no shame.
But faced with this scene, Chu Feng merely gave a cold laugh before speaking.
“To be frank, in this outer court, apart from Elder Duan, no one is qualified to make me, Chu Feng, bow to them as master.”
“You!!!”
As soon as Chu Feng said those words, the faces of those outer court elders immediately turned ugly.
It was one thing to refuse, but to insult them openly like this was extremely rare.
Perhaps because they were wary of Duan Liufeng’s support, or perhaps because they knew Chu Feng had passed the test and was about to enter Beixuan Academy, they were furious but did not dare to flare up.
They simply endured it in silence.
“Truly arrogant. If people didn’t know better, they might think you were the one entering Donglong Academy.”
“But unfortunately, you are just a piece of trash who barely qualifies to enter Beixuan Academy.”
Suddenly, a mocking voice rang out. It did not come from an elder but from a disciple, Hua Xu.
“Hua Xu, I advise you to speak less.”
“Talk too much and you might get beaten.”
Chu Feng glanced at Hua Xu with contempt.
In truth, Chu Feng did not understand why Hua Xu harboured such strong hostility towards him.
If the initial hostility came from Elder Qian’s words, then it was clear now that Hua Xu did not even respect Elder Qian.
If there had to be an explanation, perhaps it was because, apart from him, Chu Feng was the most eye-catching person present.
Perhaps he felt that Chu Feng had stolen his spotlight.
But to Chu Feng, someone like this was not worth taking seriously. If Hua Xu deliberately provoked him for no reason, Chu Feng would absolutely not indulge him.
“Get beaten?”
“Arrogant fool, just with you?”
“If you are not convinced, we can spar right now.”
Sure enough, Chu Feng’s words enraged Hua Xu.
“If you do not mind losing all face, I am happy to oblige you.”
Chu Feng looked at Hua Xu with a cold smile.
Hua Xu was not polite either. With a sweep of his robes, the aura of a third-rank Venerable burst out from him.
He really intended to fight Chu Feng.
“What do the two of you think this place is?”
Suddenly, an old man’s voice thundered out.
At the same time, a powerful pressure swept across the area.
It was the aura of a peak Supreme Being!!!
It came from one of the old men who had been sitting cross-legged behind the three testing platforms the entire time.
These old men were not outer court elders. They were elders of Beixuan Academy.
And the elder who had just spoken and released the pressure was a rather special existence even among these elders.
“Chu Feng, although you have passed the test, you still need to behave yourself.”
“Do not be too arrogant, especially within the Lying Dragon Martial Sect. With your level of talent, you are nothing more than an ant.”
“I advise you to tuck your tail between your legs and act properly. That way, you can walk further on the path.”
That Beixuan Academy elder reprimanded Chu Feng harshly.
