Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 834: Chapter 833: Eastern Ancestor as Master!

As soon as the Eastern Ancestor’s words fell, a commotion erupted. Amid this clamor, there were sighs, regrets, anger, and envy.

Various emotions arose on countless faces. Most turned their gazes toward Su Han, their eyes brimming with intense jealousy.

”Since the sect tournament has come to an end, this role of host I hold shall now be relinquished.”

The Eastern Ancestor took a single step off the battleship, coming directly into the void, and announced loudly, ”Next, I shall declare a personal matter!”

Hearing this declaration, everyone froze momentarily, then quickly fell silent, waiting for the Eastern Ancestor to reveal his ’personal matter.’

”Three thousand years ago, I took in my last disciple. Originally, I intended for that disciple to be my final one. However, after witnessing this sect tournament, the desire to accept another has stirred within me once again.”

After speaking, the Eastern Ancestor suddenly turned to look at Su Han, his eyes filled with deep admiration. He smiled and asked, ”Su Han, I, Ye Lingchen, ask you—are you willing to become my disciple?!”

”What?!”

”The Eastern Ancestor is taking in another disciple?”

”Heavens, just how fortunate is this Su Han to catch the Eastern Ancestor’s eye? It is said the Eastern Ancestor’s criteria for accepting disciples are extraordinarily harsh!”

”This isn’t luck. With Su Baliu’s ability to slay a Peak Pseudo-Emperor Realm expert despite being at the Dragon God Realm Early Stage, it’s not just the Eastern Ancestor—any strong figure would vie to take him as their disciple.”

”Indeed, his talent is utterly monstrous. Compared to him, those so-called ’Heavenly Talents’ amount to nothing. If they qualify as Heavenly Talents, then Su Baliu is a Freak!”

”The Eastern Ancestor is one of the Four Ancestors, an existence that’s terrifying to the extreme. Though he doesn’t belong to any sect, his disciples are all exceptional beyond comparison. His own strength is even more fearsome. Becoming his disciple is tantamount to finding a towering support!”

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Rumors and discussions erupted instantly, the envy and jealousy in countless eyes growing even more pronounced.

This time, Su Han had undoubtedly reaped a fortune.

First place in the sect tournament, the Supreme Pass, tens of billions of Spirit Stones from sales...

And now, being accepted as the Eastern Ancestor’s disciple!

Compared to him, many people felt as if they had squandered their years of living.

Su Han, however, suddenly raised his head and looked toward the Eastern Ancestor. Beneath his calm gaze lay exceedingly profound gratitude.

He understood that the Eastern Ancestor, at this moment, was aiding him!

Given how many years the Eastern Ancestor had lived, how could he not see what kind of situation Su Han was currently in?

Perhaps he truly admired Su Han’s potential, but of all times to make such an announcement, why now? Why choose the moment when Su Han had offended Yuani Ling and others, and killed the Wang Family Mo Ancestor?

This timing for the announcement, its true intent was secondary to genuinely accepting a disciple. The main intent was to use his Dragon Emperor Realm authority to shield Su Han!

”Haha, after so many years, the Eastern Ancestor rarely accepts disciples. Su Han, why don’t you quickly agree?”

Nangong Chenfeng laughed and said, ”Though you are not the Phoenix Sect Leader, it doesn’t conflict with becoming the Eastern Ancestor’s disciple. To become his disciple is indeed a stroke of luck for you!”

Su Han took a deep breath, slapped his robe, and knelt on one knee. He said softly, ”This disciple is willing!”

Even without kneeling, he still could’ve become the Eastern Ancestor’s disciple. This act of bowing to one’s teacher was not necessarily significant.

However, in Su Han’s heart at the moment, his gratitude toward the Eastern Ancestor was genuine. This act of kneeling shook even the Eastern Ancestor himself.

Many people, though they had limited interactions with Su Han, could understand his personality. The Eastern Ancestor was one such person.

Su Han was naturally arrogant and untamed, unwilling to yield to anyone. To put it bluntly, he wouldn’t even bother with courtesy, let alone kneeling.

For him to kneel demonstrated that, in his heart, this person’s status was comparable to his own parents!

”Rise...”

The Eastern Ancestor laughed heartily and gently waved his hand. A soft force lifted Su Han, allowing him to stand calmly once more.

”Since I have taken you as my disciple, it is only befitting that I present you with a great gift. This is the rule of being your master.”

The Eastern Ancestor deliberated briefly, then waved his hand, sending a Space Ring flying toward Su Han.

”This is what I have accumulated over the years. You should find it to your liking.”

Su Han silently received the Space Ring. Scanning it with his Divine Sense, he froze in place.

Inside the Space Ring were... innumerable souls!!!

These souls included those of Demon Beasts, humans, and even blood crystals derived from Extraterritorial Demons!

The only commonality among these souls was that all belonged to beings of at least the Dragon God Realm!

Calling them souls would be accurate, but they could also be referred to as Primordial Spirits.

Su Han scanned them briefly. The number of Primordial Spirits totaled nearly ten thousand!

This was truly a great gift...

What Su Han lacked at this moment were precisely these Primordial Spirits!

If he had to collect them on his own, who could say how many years or decades it might take.

With these Primordial Spirits, he could condense his Second True Self, significantly increasing his strength to an earth-shattering degree.

Once the Second True Self was formed, Peak Pseudo-Emperors would no longer be a threat—they’d be mere ants under his hand. He would no longer need to expend great efforts, as he did when killing Wang Mo. Although not entirely effortless, it would certainly not be difficult.

Moreover, once the Second True Self was condensed, he would have a means of protection even against Dragon Emperor Realm opponents, no longer susceptible to easily being killed by those in that realm!

From this Space Ring alone, Su Han could see that, though the Eastern Ancestor had interacted with him only sparingly, he had likely investigated Su Han countless times in secret.

Especially the details from the auction. Anyone paying attention could discern that the one in need of blood crystals was Su Han.

Thus, the Eastern Ancestor had chosen to gift him such items!

Su Han’s body trembled, and he once again tried to kneel, but the Eastern Ancestor swiftly stopped him.

”Disciple... is deeply grateful for Master’s generous gift!” Su Han said solemnly.

”Haha, you are my disciple. It is natural for me to gift you something!”

The Eastern Ancestor laughed loudly, then swept his gaze over the crowd and coldly said, ”I may be a loose cultivator, and perhaps in your minds, this status does not command significant influence. But hear me well—henceforth, Su Han is my disciple. Anyone who dares harm him will be opposing me directly. Should such a day come, do not expect mercy from me!”

”How could that be?”

”The Eastern Ancestor speaks too much. Su Baliu has contributed greatly to Dragon Martial Continent. Why would we trouble him?”

”Haha, even if we wanted to, we wouldn’t be able to beat him!”

Several courteous remarks came forth, clearly indicating the high regard the Eastern Ancestor held in their hearts.

However, Yuani Ling and others silently snorted coldly, their expressions betraying none of their thoughts.

They knew clearly that the Eastern Ancestor’s words weren’t directed at just anybody—they were meant for them!