Some time later, Yan Jingfei and the others all arrived at Tian Yongheng’s side.
"This..."
All of them were astonished to see that Tian Yongheng had actually managed to kill Gong Jian.
And in less than 10 minutes at that!
Genius!
A supreme genius has appeared in the wilderness!
"Senior..." Yan Jingfei called out softly. There was a hint of admiration and reverence in her voice.
"We’ve accomplished what we came here to do. Let’s go back." Tian Yongheng replied, opening his eyes slowly as raindrops continued to fall from the sky.
*Thud!*
Suddenly, Yan Jingfei fell to her knees as she kowtowed repeatedly.
"Senior, Please accept me as your disciple!" She spoke firmly, without an ounce of hesitation on her face and a look of determination.
"Huh!?"
This sudden change shocked all the people present. Yan Guo even wanted to step forward to stop her, however, he still remembered how Tian Yongheng had fought and killed Gong Jian, an Innate Realm expert so effortlessly.
He was really qualified to accept someone from the Imperial family of the Yan Immortal Dynasty as his disciple. It may even be considered a blessing for the Yan Immortal Family since they did not have any Innate Realm expert backing them up. In this situation, Yan Guo could do nothing but wait for Tian Yongheng’s decision.
"...What?" Tian Yongheng himself was also a bit stunned at Yan Jingfei’s attitude. He didn’t expect things to develop in this way either.
On first thought, Yan Jingfei was a Chosen One. It was natural for her to attract troubles that may harm the people around her. If he accepted her as his disciple, then there was a high chance he may end up dying for her development.
But on second thought, Yan Jingfei had great providence. He will also get a fair share of the many fortuitous encounters that she will attract.
And it was not like Tian Yongheng didn’t have great providence himself. He was also strong enough to be able to protect at least himself right now. Until Yan Jingfei was strong enough to cause trouble, he will also get stronger to avoid them.
On the other hand, what if he rejected to take her in as his disciple and she bore hatred towards him? Wouldn’t that be a lot more dangerous?
There was no need to think that much indeed.
He raised his index finger as his Spiritual Energy gently lifted Yan Jingfei up.
"Starting from now on, you’re my first disciple and the eldest disciple of the Eternal Peak." He said.
Yan Jingfei’s lips curled up into a joyous smile as she cupped her fists, bowing slightly, "Yes, master!".
Yan Guo secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Even though it all happened too quickly, the Yan Family now at least had the backing of a genius on par with the Innate Realm.
At this moment, all the disciples and elders of the Sword Seeking Sect who were evacuating had also come back. Many other experts from surrounding forces had also arrived to check on the situation after sensing the battle here.
They were all also equally stunned after knowing what had occurred.
An Acquired Realm Cultivator fought against an Innate Realm cultivator and even won?
How is that possible!?
However, seeing the situation right now, they had no choice but to believe it either way.
Tian Yongheng turned around to look at Cui Ming, "Fellow daoist, I’ve done what I came here to do. Let’s meet again sometime later." He said.
If I stay here for too long, who knows what kind of trouble I might get in. There’s also that force that was behind Gong Jian. If I want to protect myself, I need to quickly go back and continue cultivating!
It might take Tian Yongheng quite a while to achieve the Innate Realm, that’s why he did not want to take anymore risks.
Cui Ming, who was initially in a state of frenzy, immediately snapped out of it, cupping his fists and bowing slightly at Tian Yongheng.
"We’re very grateful for your help this time, fellow daoist. From now on, the Sword Seeking Sect will do its best in assisting the Eternal Peak." He replied with utmost respect.
All the people nearby were slightly shocked at Cui Ming’s words. This was no different from declaring the submission of the Sword Seeking Sect towards the Eternal Peak.
The Eternal Peak, a force which was not even a hundred years old was already a behemoth in their eyes. If the Master of Eternal Peak continued to grow just like this, then the Eternal Peak’s status would undoubtedly skyrocket in the near future.
The decision of Cui Ming was indeed a wise one!
From this moment on, the news will spread all over the place in a few years.
A heavenly genus had appeared along with a new rising faction!
Tian Yongheng just nodded at Cui Ming before turning around to look at Yan Jingfei and the other cultivators of the Yan Dynasty, "Are you all going back to the Yan Immortal Dynasty?" He asked calmly.
Yan Guo stepped forward before cupping his fists and speaking in a respectful manner, "Senior, we’ll have to go back to report to our father about all the happenings here. I’m afraid I’ll have to take Fei’er with me to tell him that she has become your disciple and joined the Eternal Peak. I ask for your understanding."
Yan Guo’s tone of voice had completely changed compared to before. He was no longer using a casual tone when talking to Tian Yongheng like he did before, but one that somebody may use when talking to a senior.
Tian Yongheng also felt this, but he didn’t mind it either way. Even the closest of friends would grow apart when one’s cultivation rose while the other’s remained stagnant. After all, in this cruel world of immortal cultivation, seniority was determined not by age but by cultivation.
It was only natural for Yan Guo to behave that way.
"It’s alright. You can take her back first." Tian Yongheng replied, without putting on airs.
After that, both Yan Jingfei and Yan Guo bid farewell to him and left with the cultivators of the Yan Dynasty. He also didn’t stay here any longer and left with the disciples of the Eternal Peak he had brought with him.
Instantly, all the other people present, specially the experts of the nearby factions swarmed around Cui Ming, asking him many things including the Identity of Tian Yongheng.
This is truly a mess...
Cui Ming couldn’t help but have a troubled expression on his face, but at the same time, he also had a hint of gratefulness in his eyes. Had it not been for Tian Yongheng, his sect would’ve ceased to exist today.
...
A few months later, news had already begun to spread across the entire area about the recent events. Most cultivators wondered about the true identity of the Master of Eternal Peak, an expert on par with the Innate Realm despite only being at the Acquired Realm.
Some even speculated that he may be the hidden genius of an influential faction.
In this short period of time, many gatherings had already been held with the main topic being Tian Yongheng.
The Yan Immortal Dynasty had also become aware of these things some time ago because of Yan Guo and Yan Jingfei.
At this moment, in the court room of the Yan Dynasty’s imperial palace, Yan Zhangwei sat on the emperor’s throne with a solemn expression on his face.
"The Eternal Peak...Tian Yongheng...just who are you?"