Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor-Chapter 835 - 834: Northern Ancestor Appears!

"That space ring is your first gift from me as your master!"

The Eastern Ancestor pondered for a moment, then said, "Next, I will give you a second gift!"

"There’s more?"

"Oh my god, becoming the Eastern Ancestor’s disciple has this many benefits?"

"Though we don’t know what’s inside that space ring, judging from Su Baliu’s expression, it must be something incredibly precious. Could it be that those treasures are so many that a single space ring can’t hold them?"

The crowd in the square was nearly green with envy, staring eagerly at the Eastern Ancestor, wondering what his second gift might be.

Amid these curious gazes, the Eastern Ancestor waved his hand, producing a crystal stone.

The crystal stone was crushed directly in his hand, shattering with a bang and turning into mist. The mist floated in the void and formed an illusory screen.

Within this screen, a figure began to gradually appear.

This figure was elderly, clad in gray robes, with a head full of white hair. His face bore a kind smile, exuding a sense of benevolence with an immortal-like aura.

"Hmm?"

When Yuan Ling and others saw this figure, their eyes narrowed, and their expressions immediately turned grim.

As for the rest of the crowd, most of them didn’t recognize this elder, including Su Han.

However, when Nangong Chenfeng saw the old man, he burst into laughter.

"Su Han, oh Su Han, today is truly your lucky day!" Nangong Chenfeng thought to himself.

"Are you Su Han?"

The elder in the screen looked at Su Han, his smile widening.

Su Han glanced at the Eastern Ancestor and then at the elder. He didn’t know the man, but seeing the Eastern Ancestor’s smiling demeanor, he respectfully replied, "Indeed, junior is Su Han."

"Not bad. No wonder that old fellow Ye Lingchen couldn’t stop praising you. I heard you killed the Wang Family Mo Ancestor?" The elder chuckled.

"I did," Su Han nodded without hesitation.

"Old man, why are you saying so much? My disciple doesn’t even know who you are yet!" The Eastern Ancestor feigned annoyance.

"You’re always so impatient."

The elder shook his head smilingly and then said, "Indeed, I haven’t appeared for four thousand years. Generation after generation has passed; there are likely many who no longer know who I am."

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Dongfang Shenqing, but you may also call me... the Northern Ancestor."

"What!!!"

"He’s... the Northern Ancestor???"

"Oh my god, so he’s the Northern Ancestor. No wonder the Eastern Ancestor seemed to have such a close relationship with him..."

"It’s true that the Northern Ancestor has been in seclusion for four thousand years. Could it be that he’s now emerged from it?"

"The Northern Ancestor, one of the Four Ancestors! He’s just as terrifying as the Eastern Ancestor. Could it be... that he also intends to take Su Baliu as his disciple?"

"What the hell?! What kind of merit or worth does Su Baliu have to be chosen as a disciple by two of the Four Ancestors?"

A wave of exclamations erupted at that moment. Countless people were shocked, incredulous, and burning with jealousy and envy.

"You shouldn’t think I’m trying to mimic that old codger Ye Lingchen; it’s just that your aptitude is truly remarkable. I had just recently come out of seclusion when I heard of your deeds. You are exactly the person I’ve been looking for."

The Northern Ancestor didn’t even acknowledge the surrounding crowd; instead, he smiled at Su Han and said, "While taking a disciple isn’t something one should forcibly do—otherwise, people would think it’s poaching—I happen to like you a lot. Poaching or not, I’ll still make the effort. If it means I have to fight Ye Lingchen for three days and three nights, so be it. What do you say?"

"Get out of here!" The Eastern Ancestor snorted coldly.

"This Northern Ancestor sure has a sense of humor."

Su Han thought to himself and then asked, "Senior, I’d like to inquire—if I were to become your disciple, then what about my current master..."

"You would still remain his disciple. You’d simply have two masters." The Northern Ancestor smiled.

The Eastern Ancestor nodded as well. "It’s fine by me. If you can learn some extraordinary skills from him, as your master, I certainly won’t interfere."

Su Han couldn’t help but laugh, his joy overflowing.

He knelt on one knee, respectfully saluting, and declared, "Disciple greets Master!"

"Enough of that,"

The Northern Ancestor chuckled, "I am not physically present here. You should stand on your own. Since today’s meeting was quite rushed, I haven’t prepared a gift for you as your new master. But I am currently in the Central Domain, and I will head to your location shortly. Otherwise, you might think I’m less sincere compared to that old fellow Ye Lingchen."

"Coming here right now?"

Su Han was taken aback, and his favorable impression of the Eastern Ancestor increased even more.

Clearly, this declaration was also meant for Yuan Ling and the others to hear.

The Northern Ancestor said he would come "now," but didn’t specify the exact time, nor did he confirm the distance. It might not even be immediate, but the message was a deliberate deterrence to potential troublemakers.

"Master, please take care as you travel," Su Han said.

"No need for further words. Once I arrive, I will bestow upon you the initiation strength as your new master."

The Northern Ancestor, swift in his actions, waved his hand, causing the screen to vanish instantly.

"Now anyone who wants to provoke Su Baliu will have to think twice..."

"One Slash Palace, Ye Family, Xuanyuan Family, Yun Family... The great powers that already backed the Phoenix Sect are numerous. And now, adding the Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor?"

"While One Slash Palace might offer genuine protection to the Phoenix Sect, I doubt the Ye Family, Xuanyuan Family, or Yun Family would go all out to support them. Good relations don’t necessarily equate to full commitment."

"Even without the Ye Family and the others, just One Slash Palace, the Eastern Ancestor, and the Northern Ancestor alone as superpowers are more than enough."

"Exactly! We’re talking about the Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor here—figures whose existence spans ages. There was once a saying, ’Below the Dragon Venerates, the Four Ancestors reign supreme.’ Now, two of the Ancestors have taken Su Baliu as their disciple. This ensures the Phoenix Sect will operate without fear or hindrance from now on."

After the Eastern Ancestor disappeared, another wave of envious chatter filled the air.

Liuyun and the others were overwhelmingly excited. Having grown up on the Dragon Martial Continent, they naturally understood the towering status of the Four Ancestors. In terms of influence, the Four Ancestors were undoubtedly on par with the Super Sects!

Su Han was now caught in an incredibly favorable position. With two Ancestors claiming him as their disciple, Yuan Ling and his allies would surely have to think long and hard if they planned to act against him.

"The Sect Competition is now concluded. Please make your departure for now,"

Yuan Ling suddenly announced, "The Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal will open in one month. At that time, every power with a pass will be allowed to send ten participants to enter the domain. Those who enter will be limited to the peak of the Dragon God Realm. I hope you all seize this opportunity to reap great rewards!"

With those words, Yuan Ling took the lead, followed by Jade Void Palace and other powers as they departed to the distant horizon.

As they left, Duan Tiansheng turned to glance back at Su Han, who was also gazing at him intently. Their eyes met, and something unspoken seemed to pass between them.

Su Han pressed his lips together, squinting slightly, and gave a faint nod.

He understood—Duan Tiansheng was reminding him of something.