Does anyone actually Believes That My Master Is A Mortal?

Zhongzhou, on the open ground of the ancient battlefield, in front of a highland plateau.

Zhang Han stared at the Chi Jia in front of him, his inner thoughts filled with complaints.

This person had actually rejected him.

What was his identity?

A member of the Wayless Sect, the Respected Master's Second Disciple!

The Sect Master of the Yin Yang Array Sect, ruling over a large province!

And the foremost expert in the Way of the Formation of this generation!

With so many titles to his name, how could this junior have rejected him? And the reason being that he already had a Respected Master?

So what if you hail from a Second-Rank Sect and have a Respected Master? Wouldn't it be wonderful to switch to a more esteemed lineage?

And, is your master as formidable as I am?

To think that you would reject me.

Zhang Han's heart sank at that thought, although he remained quite amiable on the surface.

"May I ask who your esteemed master is?"

That's what Zhang Han said.

"My Respected Master... My Respected Master isn't anyone famous, and I don't even know my Respected Master's real name,"

Chi Jia pondered for a moment and shook his head.

He truly didn't know his master's name.

Chu Yuan had never revealed his identity to him.

Standing across from him was Zhang Han.

Upon hearing this,

his irritation grew stronger.

If he lost, then he lost.

Not being able to take this person as his disciple didn't really affect him.

But he was upset.

Because of an unknown, nameless person, he couldn't take this person as his disciple.

He couldn't accept losing to such an individual.

If it weren't for the need to maintain some dignity, he would have directly called for Chi Jia to summon this so-called master for a one-on-one challenge.

"So it's really true that you don't wish to become my disciple?"

"I hope you consider it carefully before answering me. You should understand what kind of opportunity lies before you. If you can seize this chance, reaching the Tribulation Transcending Stage is a sure thing, not to mention that even peeking into the Immortal Realm is within the realm of possibility!"

Zhang Han started to entice him with grand promises.

It wasn't that he had to take Chi Jia as his disciple.

He just couldn't admit to himself that he had lost to a nameless person.

"I'm sorry, senior,"

Chi Jia shook his head, rejecting the offer once more.

"May I know where your master is at the moment? Could you ask him to come out and meet me?"

Zhang Han was annoyed.

"Senior, I don't know where my master is right now..."

Chi Jia answered truthfully.

"This..."

Zhang Han was truly at a loss for words.

He had the impulse to drag the other's master to the ground and rub it in.

"Alright, Second Disciple, step back,"

A voice came from the firmament.

Ye Luo and Su Qianyuan appeared behind them.

Seeing this scene,

Zhang Han pursed his lips and said no more, stepping back a few paces.

He believed that if he couldn't persuade this person,

neither the Eldest Senior Brother nor the Third Junior Brother stood a chance.

This person was simply too stubborn.

Persuasion wasn't something that could be achieved through mere words.

"Junior, would you be willing to join my Taiyi Sword Sect?"

Ye Luo got straight to the point and asked.

Upon hearing this,

Chi Jia was startled once again.

The reputation of the Taiyi Sword Sect was even more daunting than that of the Yin Yang Array Sect.

The Taiyi Sword Sect was the place that all sword cultivators revered the most and was respected by others as the holy land of the Sword Dao, with a fame that spread far and wide.

Most importantly, it was because of Ye Luo's presence.

In today's cultivation world, everyone knew that Ye Luo was the first under the Immortals!

Unless an Immortal intervened or anything related to the Immortals took action,

Ye Luo was invincible!

This was universally acknowledged across the Divinity Continent!

Being invited by the first under the Immortals to join the Taiyi Sword Sect,

Chi Jia was also taken aback by the favor shown to him.

But Chi Jia quickly regained his composure, and after giving it some thought, he chose to decline.

Ever since he transformed into human form, he had always stayed at the Haoran Academy.

Unless absolutely necessary, he really didn't want to change locations.

Moreover, in his view, he didn't need to occupy many cultivation resources, whether or not he had the backing of a First-Rate Sect didn't make much of a difference to him.

Upon hearing Chi Jia's refusal,

Ye Luo didn't insist like Zhang Han,

Instead, he just smiled and chose to leave.

Su Qianyuan, seeing Ye Luo rejected, understood that he certainly didn't stand a chance either, so without even asking, he simply followed and left.

Seeing the two Sect Members leave, Zhang Han couldn't very well stay by himself, so he followed suit.

...

The Wayless Sect's three members' attempt at recruitment, only to be turned down,

Once this news spread,

It shocked countless participants at the Great Sect Competition.

At the same time, it also brought everyone's attention to Chi Jia.

A person who dared to reject the overtures of the Divinity Continent's top powerhouses!

Originating from a Second-Rank Sect!

What boldness he had!

In an instant, Chi Jia became a person of interest.

Some mocked him for being affected, some thought Chi Jia was foolish, others admired his courage...

Haoran Academy also became the talk of many, greatly boosting its reputation, and now only lacking a bit of foundational depth to advance to a First-Rate Great Sect.

...

The team from Haoran Academy attending the Great Sect Competition was stationed atop a massive platform.

Within the platform, there was a small palace.

At this moment, Zhou Lin, the Headmaster of Haoran Academy, was so pleased he could hardly close his mouth.

This time, the Haoran Academy had struck it big.

Not only had they produced a student and disciple like Chi Jia, a genius of his time, but the academy's reputation had soared.

It was estimated that right after the Great Sect Competition ended, upon returning, they could advance to a First-Rate Great Sect.

But wait, there was still their Guest Elder.

Chu Yuan!

They just had to wait for Chu Yuan's return.

Once he returned,

They would have all the conditions necessary to become a First-Rate Great Sect.

"Chi Jia is truly a lucky star!!"

Zhou Lin wished he could lavish praise on Chi Jia properly.

But he still cared about his dignity.

Such things could only be said, not done.

Flattery was out of the question.

They could only elevate Chi Jia's status, as well as the cultivation resources available to him, and so forth.

"Headmaster!!"

All of a sudden, there was a series of knocks at the door.

Zhou Lin furrowed his brows and glanced outside.

"Come in,"

he said casually, letting the person outside enter.

The palace doors creaked open.

An Elder walked in with a joyful expression.

"Headmaster, Chu the Guest Elder, Chu the Guest Elder has returned!"

The Elder announced repeatedly.

Haoran Academy was just one Tribulation Transcending Realmer short of the position of a First-Rate Great Sect.

The return of their Guest Elder signified that Haoran Academy had met all the prerequisites necessary for advancement to a First-Rate Sect.

"Daoist Chu has returned? Where is he now? In Jingzhou?"

Zhou Lin also brightened up and asked.

"Guest Elder Chu has returned to Jingzhou. Upon hearing that we are participating in the Great Sect Competition, he came over, and he is now just outside our station, about to arrive."

The Elder reported excitedly.

"Come, let's go greet Daoist Chu,"

Zhou Lin said joyfully.

He felt refreshed and exhilarated at that moment, with Haoran Academy's fame soaring, having the prodigy Chi Jia, and now with a Tribulation Transcending Realm Guest Elder returning.

Wait for a while to become a First-Rate Great Sect,

And then, with some hard work, perhaps in a thousand or ten thousand years, they might have the chance to advance to a Holy Land, becoming the ruler of an entire province!

Thinking about the future, Zhou Lin became full of anticipation.

The future was indeed promising!