Chapter 2 Three Ghosts Master (Part 2)

Chapter Two: Three Ghosts Master (Part Two) In the distant past, when the era of Ancient Darkness ended and the era of Emperors began, his soul was trapped among the crows of darkness. During that time, after countless years of effort, he had temporarily escaped the grasp of Xianmo Cave. In the past, when he met the Mingren Immortal Emperor, Mingren was still a young man who had yet to touch the Great Path, a hot-blooded lad who loved martial arts! Back in those days, it was he who introduced Mingren Immortal Emperor into the world of cultivators. Unfortunately, in the blink of an eye, millions of years have passed, and the once unrivaled figures have vanished into the smoke of time. When Li Qiye's gaze fell upon a charred wooden stick beside the incense altar under the statue, he couldn't help but be surprised. Then, a smile crept onto his lips as he chuckled; after countless years, he never expected that this wooden stick still existed. In those days, he had beaten that group of young men until they cried out in despair; how spirited and lively that group of young men had been! At this moment, the six elders of the Washing Face Ancient Sect entered in single file. Although the six elders were not young, their blood was still vigorous, and each elder emanated a fierce aura, surrounded by a radiant light. Although the Washing Face Ancient Sect had declined, it was still an imperial sect. If the elders of the Washing Face Ancient Sect were willing to go to the Baosheng Empire for titles, they could still be conferred as heroes! The six elders' sharp gazes landed on Li Qiye. However, in the face of the elders' astonishing aura and fierce stares, Li Qiye remained calm and composed, quietly sitting there. "Where is the Washing Face Ancient Order?" the Grand Elder finally spoke, his tone cold. For the Washing Face Ancient Sect, the Washing Face Ancient Order was of great importance. It was something left by their ancestor, Mingren Immortal Emperor. Li Qiye slowly opened his palm, revealing an ancient order. When the Three Ghosts Master brought him to the town at the foot of the Washing Face Ancient Sect's mountain, Li Qiye had never expected that the Three Ghosts Master would actually dive into the Cuirong Tower. As the Three Ghosts Master left, he tossed him a Washing Face Ancient Order. In fact, Li Qiye had not anticipated that the Three Ghosts Master would possess the Washing Face Ancient Order. After Mingren Immortal Emperor bore the heavenly mandate, although he was still a crow of darkness, he had gifted him three Washing Face Ancient Orders. Later, Li Qiye ended up giving those three ancient orders to others! After millions of years, to see this order again left Li Qiye feeling sentimental; he never thought that he would need this order today, even though he had once had no use for it. The six elders examined the Washing Face Ancient Order carefully and eventually confirmed that it was indeed genuine, causing the six elders to exchange glances with one another. In fact, the Washing Face Ancient Sect had long wanted to retrieve this ancient order. They had tried various methods to reclaim it from the Three Ghosts Master, but he knew that this order was his talisman and had always refused to return it. Unexpectedly, today, the Three Ghosts Master had given this order to an unknown mortal. "Where is the Three Ghosts Master?" the Grand Elder asked coldly. The Grand Elder had always looked down on the greedy and lecherous Three Ghosts Master, even if he was the illegitimate son of the previous Sect Leader. "He went to the Cuirong Tower," Li Qiye replied calmly. Such words left the six elders at a loss for words. Although they did not acknowledge that the Three Ghosts Master was one of their own, in truth, he was indeed a member of the Washing Face Ancient Sect. The Cuirong Tower was well known to the six elders as the largest brothel within a thousand miles! This was not the first time such an incident had occurred; it was not the first time the Three Ghosts Master had visited the Cuirong Tower! The six elders felt particularly frustrated; they wished that the Washing Face Ancient Sect did not have such a lecherous patron! "What are your demands?" another elder asked in a deep voice. They didn't know how Li Qiye had convinced the Three Ghosts Master to willingly give him the Washing Face Ancient Order, but the order in front of them was genuine. "I heard that the position of Chief Disciple of the Washing Face Ancient Sect is still vacant, and the Three Ghosts Master strongly recommended me for the position, so I want to become the Chief Disciple of the Washing Face Ancient Sect," Li Qiye said slowly. Such words immediately darkened the faces of the six elders. A lecher like the Three Ghosts Master, when did he have the right to recommend the Chief Disciple? Moreover, the selection of the Chief Disciple had always been cautious; otherwise, this position would not have remained vacant for so long. "The position of Chief Disciple is not child's play!" one elder said coldly. "I understand," Li Qiye said calmly. "However, those holding the Washing Face Ancient Order can make one request; this is a rule set by your ancestor, Mingren Immortal Emperor." "The ancient order in your hand may not have a legitimate origin," the Grand Elder said coldly. The position of Chief Disciple was a serious matter; how could they treat it lightly? Li Qiye was not surprised and said slowly, "I understand. You elders are worried that I might have snatched it from the Three Ghosts Master. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to the Cuirong Tower to verify." Upon hearing the words "Cuirong Tower," the six elders' faces darkened, but they immediately sent disciples to verify. Soon, the dispatched disciples returned and confirmed that the Washing Face Ancient Order indeed had been willingly given to Li Qiye by the Three Ghosts Master. Of course, the returning disciples avoided mentioning the Three Ghosts Master having fun at the Cuirong Tower; otherwise, the six elders would be even less pleased. The six elders were very reluctant to acknowledge that Li Qiye's Washing Face Ancient Order was genuine, but they could not go against the ancestral teachings. Even if the Washing Face Ancient Sect had declined, they could not afford to lose face. "Bring forth the Mirror of True Appearance," the Grand Elder said coldly, as the order was indeed real, and they had no choice. Soon, a disciple brought forth the Mirror of True Appearance and shone it upon Li Qiye. Any mortal wishing to join a sect to cultivate must pass through the Mirror of True Appearance to observe their constitution, longevity wheel, and fate palace. In the Mirror of True Appearance, Li Qiye's shadow appeared, dim and flickering, like a candle flame about to be extinguished. Behind the shadow, a faint blood light flickered, and in the center of his forehead, there was a vague glow, yet both the blood light and glow were indistinct. "Constitution is mortal, longevity wheel is mortal, fate palace is mortal," the disciple finally reported after examining Li Qiye's constitution, longevity wheel, and fate palace. Everyone has a constitution, longevity wheel, and fate palace; the constitution directly relates to the strength of the body, the longevity wheel relates to lifespan, and the fate palace relates to talent! Seeing that Li Qiye was a mortal constitution, mortal wheel, and mortal fate left the six elders speechless. Such a constitution, such a longevity wheel, such a fate palace, in the mortal realm, could easily be found in anyone; as long as they were human, they likely met these conditions! "A Chief Disciple of the Washing Face Ancient Sect should at least have an innate body; the longevity wheel must presumably be the same. Your conditions do not qualify you to become the Chief Disciple," the Grand Elder said coldly. "I know," Li Qiye said without surprise, still speaking slowly, "but my condition is to become the Chief Disciple!" "You—" Li Qiye's words immediately infuriated the other elders. With such a constitution, Li Qiye could not possibly become the Chief Disciple, and he did not even meet the requirements to join the Washing Face Ancient Sect. Now he wanted to become the Chief Disciple; how could they not be enraged? "I believe that the descendant of Mingren Immortal Emperor would not do anything against the ancestral teachings, betraying their master and ancestors," Li Qiye spread his hand with the Washing Face Ancient Order, slowly saying, "If this order falls into someone else's hands, the consequences would be unimaginable." The faces of the six elders turned grim. The Grand Elder said coldly, "Even so, the position of Chief Disciple, regardless of origin or background, must undergo a thorough investigation; otherwise, they cannot become the Chief Disciple!" "That is your concern," Li Qiye looked at the six elders and said calmly. "Moreover, if you believe I am someone sent by another sect to steal your Immortal Emperor's teachings, I do not need to become the Chief Disciple. With this order, I can directly demand the secret manuals; you should be clearer about this than I am! With the order in hand, if I truly wished to harm the Washing Face Ancient Sect, it would not be difficult!" Li Qiye's words made the six elders exchange glances, but they still did not trust Li Qiye in their hearts! "He has a point," one of the six elders, the Brave Elder, pondered and said, "If the Washing Face Ancient Order remains outside, it presents a hidden danger to our sect. We have no way to refuse the request of the holder of the order; perhaps we should decide on this matter." "Hmph—this matter cannot be taken lightly!" the Grand Elder said coldly. "Historically, the Chief Disciple has always been a direct disciple of the Sect Leader. Whether or not this can be done, we should consult the Sect Leader's opinion," another elder said after a moment of contemplation. "That makes sense; after all, the Chief Disciple is the personal disciple of the Sect Leader," another elder agreed. "Send word to the Sect Leader," the six elders finally decided after discussion, and the Grand Elder said coldly. The six elders sent a message to the Sect Leader, Su Yonghuang. Unexpectedly, not long after, the Sect Leader returned a message, and to their surprise, the Sect Leader actually agreed to allow Li Qiye to become the Chief Disciple. "The Sect Leader is confused and foolish!" The Grand Elder read the Sect Leader's message three times, confirming it, and was very displeased, saying in a deep voice. "Brother Gu, since the Sect Leader has agreed, what else can we say? After all, the Chief Disciple is the personal disciple of the Sect Leader, and it's ultimately the Sect Leader's decision," the Brave Elder advised. "The Sect Leader is confused," another elder sighed and shook his head. The Brave Elder forced a smile and shook his head, saying, "What else can we do? Being able to reclaim the Washing Face Ancient Order is already a great merit!"