Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor-Chapter 991 - 990: Sparring? (Happy New Year, everyone!)

"The person who used the Supreme Pass Token that day was none other than your disciple." Su Han said with a smile.

He didn’t hide anything, nor was there any need to hide. He recounted the series of events after being killed by the Imperial Ancestor.

Of course, regarding the matters of Huanglin and Liu Tianyuan, Su Han did not speak, for even if he did, the Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor wouldn’t understand.

And the explanation given to the two ancestors was exactly the same as the one given to Xiao Yuhui, Xiao Yuran, and the others.

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"So that’s how it truly was..."

In the grand hall, after hearing Su Han’s words, the Eastern Ancestor snorted coldly, "That old bastard Huangg Wuji really doesn’t bother to save face anymore, actually attacking a junior in the Dragon God Realm!"

"One shouldn’t put it that way."

The Northern Ancestor chuckled, glanced at Su Han, and said, "Can this disciple of ours be compared to an ordinary Dragon God Realm? With such talent and aptitude, if it were me, I’d want to kill too!"

"Look at you, does that sound like something a Master should say?" The Eastern Ancestor widened his eyes.

"Hahaha..."

The Northern Ancestor burst into laughter and spoke to Su Han, "Your Master here, just loves being literal, I’m actually praising you but he can’t even tell."

Su Han smiled wryly to himself, thinking, is this really praise?

"Alright, enough joking."

The Northern Ancestor shook his head and then said, "Although I recognized you as a disciple at the plaza, it was only a name. Today, I am here firstly to see whether you are truly alive or if the rumors outside are false; secondly, as your Master, I wish to formalize this mentor-disciple relationship. From now on, we shall indeed be Master and disciple."

Upon hearing these words, Su Han immediately stood up, assuming a serious demeanor.

"Stop!"

The Northern Ancestor quickly halted Su Han and said, "As your Master, I don’t observe so many formalities, plus your talent is extraordinarily impressive. Having a disciple like you is my fortune, so let’s skip all the rituals of kneeling and bowing, just take this, from now on, you are my disciple."

As these words fell, with a wave of the Northern Ancestor’s hand, a beam of light appeared before Su Han.

Su Han quickly received it and saw that within the light was a token engraved with a large gold character — "North!"

"This token is called the North Moon Order."

The Northern Ancestor explained, "I have nearly two thousand disciples, yet among them, only nine possess the North Moon Order, including you."

"Thank you, Master!" Su Han carefully stowed away the North Moon Order and bowed in gratitude.

"No need."

The Northern Ancestor waved his hand, "Many of your fellow disciples, upon hearing that I am granting you the North Moon Order, want to have matches with you. They should arrive in about half a month or so, and then it’s up to you how you handle them."

"Matches?"

Su Han frowned.

"Don’t be displeased, those youngsters are like that naturally. You just treat them as lacking in judgment."

The Eastern Ancestor laughed heartily and said, "But don’t underestimate them either. The disciples this old fellow accepts, all across the Dragon Martial Continent, are all talents of high aptitude. You and they are of the same kind, and as such, they possess great pride. Many are waiting for the North Moon Order, and then suddenly it lands in the hands of a newly accepted disciple like you, so it’s natural for them to feel aggrieved."

"Don’t talk nonsense!"

The Northern Ancestor glared at the Eastern Ancestor and said, "Don’t tell me your disciples won’t come? In no more than half a month, I’m afraid even your disciples will come here, and then how will you deal with them seeking matches with Su Han?"

The Eastern Ancestor intended to retort, but in the end only managed a wry smile and said no more.

Su Han, on his end, remained silent throughout.

While he felt genuine gratitude toward the Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor, that did not mean he was willing to engage in matches with those disciples.

He, as the Phoenix Sect Leader, represents the Phoenix Sect with every action and decision. If done well, it benefits the reputation of the Phoenix Sect; if done poorly, it would harm it.

Matches of such nature, especially among disciples, were exceedingly juvenile to Su Han and he felt a deep aversion.

Moreover, Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor’s disciples, obviously, due to looking down on Su Han, want to have matches. Just considering their starting point, Su Han harbored no good feelings towards them.

"If you’re unwilling, it’s perfectly fine."

The Northern Ancestor noticed Su Han deep in thought and further remarked, "However, they have expressed that if you can defeat them, they might consider joining the Phoenix Sect and wholeheartedly serve it."

"Really?!"

Su Han suddenly looked up, his eyes lighting up.

This was indeed a great opportunity!

Nowadays, the Phoenix Sect lacks no cultivation techniques, magic, martial skills, nor equipment...

What they lack, is manpower!

Forget what the outside world keeps saying, even Su Han himself knows that all of Phoenix Sect combined, does not even exceed a hundred thousand people.

Looking across the Dragon Martial Continent, even ignoring the Super Sect and First-Class Sect, the Second-Rate Sect’s numbers often reach into the millions.

Although most are ordinary disciples, at least their numbers speak for themselves, unlike the Phoenix Sect which, despite being named a First-Class Sect by One Slash Palace, still has less than a hundred thousand people.

For Su Han, he’d rather have fewer but better.

But being able to become disciples of Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor surely means there is something remarkable about them, thus if they truly serve the Phoenix Sect wholeheartedly, it would truly be a boon.

"Feeling happy now?"

Seeing Su Han’s lips curve into a smile, the Northern Ancestor harrumphed and said, "I spent so much time grooming these disciples, and now they are serving as your gift package instead."

Su Han couldn’t help but smile, "Master need not worry, the disciples you’ve collected all have extraordinary aptitude, trained under your guidance, certainly not at comparison with the average person. It’s quite likely I might meet my match among them, if so, they not only gain a great reputation but Master’s reputation will rise as well, and then no need to work for my Phoenix Sect. Wouldn’t that be great?"

"Nonsense."

The Northern Ancestor rolled his eyes at Su Han and said, "I’ve lived so many years, you think I’m blind? Those little rascals insist on seeking trouble, even if I try to stop them. In their eyes, you’re just an upstart, no match for them. But I know your strength is far greater."

"They’re asking for it, let them come then." The Eastern Ancestor also remarked somewhat sourly.

"Hehe..."

Su Han blinked his eyes and smiled, opting to remain silent.

A servant brought tea from outside, Su Han poured it for the Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor, then thoughtfully took out a knife, and a fruit.

As soon as the fruit appeared, the entire grand hall was immediately engulfed by an extremely rich fragrance.

This aroma wafted over, entering the noses of the Eastern Ancestor and Northern Ancestor, causing their bodies to shudder and they felt as though their stagnated cultivation base seemed to loosen.

"What is this?!"

Their eyes widened in disbelief, exclaiming simultaneously.