bookandnovel Chapter 14797 Becoming an Apprentice
Chapter 14797 Becoming an Apprentice
Chapter 14797 Becoming an Apprentice
Ling Xiao didn't believe they would remain inactive forever... The allure of the Demon Lord's treasure was enough to make them break their silence and show themselves to fight for it.
Regardless, this struggle surrounding the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword will eventually erupt in the Chaotic Martial Realm.
Wherever the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword is, that's where the battlefield is.
Ling Xiao withdrew his gaze and was about to continue walking deeper into the back mountain when he suddenly stopped, a slight thought stirring in his heart...
Not far ahead, a simple and solemn ancient hall stands quietly in the mountains and forests, surrounded by faint holy runes, exuding a sense of the weight of time.
Above the main hall's entrance, three powerful characters are engraved: "Hall of Offerings."
The Sacred Emblem Academy's Hall of Worship?
A sense of curiosity arose in Ling Xiao's heart. After hesitating for a moment, he finally couldn't suppress his doubts and stepped into the hall of worship.
The lights inside the hall were always on, and the flickering candlelight cast a warm yellow glow over the entire hall.
On both sides of the main hall, more than a hundred memorial tablets are arranged in a neat and orderly manner, with an incense burner in front of each tablet, the smoke rising and exuding a solemn and dignified atmosphere.
In the very center and most prominent position of the main hall, there is the largest memorial tablet, on which three large characters are written in gold powder: Shi Wensheng.
At this moment, Xia Ming's voice rang in Ling Xiao's mind, his tone tinged with awe and regret:
"This person is Shi Wensheng, the founder of the Holy Rune Academy."
Back in the chaotic martial world, apart from the Demon Lord, no one could surpass him in the path of the Holy Runes.
He regarded the Demon Lord as his master throughout his life, devoting himself to the study of Sacred Runes. Later, the Demon Lord suddenly disappeared, and he mobilized the entire Sacred Rune Academy to search the world for the Demon Lord's whereabouts, but alas... he died without success.
Shi Wensheng.
Ling Xiao murmured the name, his gaze lingering on the memorial tablet for a moment, his heart unmoved... He had no connection with this founder of the Holy Rune Academy, and his visit was merely out of curiosity.
He nodded slightly, preparing to turn and leave, no longer wanting to disturb the peace of this ancestor.
suddenly……
The memorial tablet of Shi Wensheng, located in the center, trembled slightly. Then, a soft white light slowly emerged from the tablet, carrying a vast and pure holy power. It slowly condensed in front of Ling Xiao, gradually transforming into a blurry figure.
Ling Xiao's pupils shrank sharply, his body froze instantly, and he dared not move. Alarm bells rang in his mind... He never expected that there would be a remnant soul hidden in this memorial tablet!
Within the white light was a middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe, with a handsome face and refined demeanor. He was surrounded by a faint halo of holy runes, his hands behind his back, his gaze calm and profound, fixed on the very spot where Ling Xiao was...
Even though he activated the Concealing Saint Rune, the other party saw through it at a glance!
It was discovered!
Ling Xiao's heart tightened, and he quietly gripped the Bloodthirsty Blade at his waist with his right hand. The power of the Holy Runes within his body instantly activated, ready to activate the Concealing Holy Runes to escape at any moment.
He knew that the being who could leave behind a remnant soul and see through his hidden holy runes at a glance must be incredibly powerful, far beyond what he could currently contend with.
A hint of doubt flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, as if he was wondering why an outsider would break into the worship hall;
Then, the doubt gradually turned into confusion, as if recalling something;
Then, his bewilderment turned into shock, and within that shock was a hint of disbelief. His lips moved slightly as he murmured, "Impossible... how could there be such an aura?"
Ling Xiao's heart stirred, knowing that there was no use in hiding now, so he decided to try speaking, his tone respectful: "Senior, I had no intention of offending you, I just wandered into this place by mistake, please forgive me."
Shi Wensheng's remnant soul's gaze fell on him, scrutinizing him for a moment before slowly speaking, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority: "You are a disciple of my Holy Rune Academy?"
Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head... In front of such a top-tier existence, playing tricks and lying would only bring shame upon oneself and invite even greater trouble.
Shi Wensheng's remnant soul was not angry. Instead, he asked again, his tone filled with anticipation: "Since you are not a disciple of my academy, then... would you be willing to learn the path of holy runes with me?"
Ling Xiao was completely stunned, his face filled with disbelief.
Teach yourself holy runes?
Are you kidding me? The person in front of me is the founder of the Holy Rune Academy, a top expert in the Holy Rune path back then, who actually wants to take me, an outsider, as his disciple?
Seeing that he was stunned, Shi Wensheng's remnant soul asked again, his tone still gentle but with a hint of determination: "Are you willing?"
Ling Xiao snapped out of his daze and, without the slightest hesitation, immediately bowed deeply, his tone respectful and sincere: "Junior Ling Xiao greets Master!"
It's foolish not to take advantage of a good deal.
Moreover, the ancestor Shi Wensheng before him possesses unfathomable strength. To receive his guidance and learn the art of sacred runes would be an immense opportunity for him.
Moreover, he knew that he was no match for the other party at the moment, and if he refused and angered the other party, all his previous plans would probably be in vain.
A relieved smile appeared on Shi Wensheng's remnant soul's face, and he nodded gently: "That's good."
Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help but ask, "Senior, there is something I don't understand. I am not from the Holy Rune Academy, so why are you willing to take me as your disciple and teach me the art of Holy Runes?"
Shi Wensheng's remnant soul chuckled softly, his tone tinged with reminiscence:
"Back then, I also met a master, who was the Demon Lord. At that time, I was not his student, and I was not even worthy to carry his shoes, but he was willing to teach me everything he knew, teaching me the way of holy runes."
I once asked him why, and he said, "It's fate." Now that we've met, it's both a karmic connection and a destiny, and teaching you the art of sacred runes is also the will of Heaven.
A hint of doubt flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes as he asked in bewilderment, "Cause and effect? This junior has never met the senior before, so how could there be any talk of cause and effect?"
Shi Wensheng's remnant soul smiled slightly, his tone carrying a hint of relief: "Yes, everything has a cause and effect. I didn't quite understand the profound meaning of this sentence back then, but now, trapped in this remnant soul and having gone through a thousand years, I do understand it a little."
As he spoke, he slowly walked up to Ling Xiao, looking at him solemnly:
"The path of the Holy Runes is both difficult and easy. It is difficult in terms of perseverance and in terms of mastery."
Easy lies in having reverence in one's heart, and easy lies in following the natural course of things.
But if you choose this path, I hope you will persevere and not give up halfway, and even more so, never use the art of sacred runes for evil purposes.
Ling Xiao was silent for a moment, then nodded solemnly: "This junior will keep Master's teachings in mind and will never let Master down."
He paused, then couldn't help but ask, "Master, there's something else I don't understand. You are the founder of the Holy Rune Academy, so why didn't you leave your Holy Rune legacy to the disciples of the Holy Rune Academy, but instead passed it on to me, an outsider?"