Ye Chen and Yan Xiu were speechless.
It seemed like Elder Mo Ba was trying to rope them in because he wanted them to represent the Jade Tripod Sect and participate in the competition for the position of World Master after the Divine Fruit Banquet.
Ye Chen couldn't help but grin. He said, "Senior, we already know about the Divine Fruit Banquet. During the banquet, many young geniuses of the Celestial Continent will vie for the right to rule the various universes in the River of Spacetime. We are also aware of this. We have already planned to participate in the Divine Fruit Banquet, so it doesn't matter if we agree to your request. However …"
Ye Chen's tone suddenly turned serious as he said with a solemn expression, "Senior, you should know that Yan Xiu and I both come from the River of Spacetime. Our homeworld is located in one of the universes in the River of Spacetime. Therefore, even if we don't join the Jade Tripod Sect, we will find a way to participate in the Divine Fruit Banquet and become the World Masters of our homeworld."
"Haha, then it's even more correct for me to invite you here."
Elder Mo Ba's eyes lit up as he said, "During the Divine Fruit Banquet, you young warriors will become the true protagonists. After the Divine Fruit Banquet, you will become the rulers of this universe. Therefore, I want to rope you in and let you represent the Jade Tripod Sect to occupy a universe. Since you already have such plans, why don't you make your conditions clearer?"
"After the Divine Fruit Banquet, the Celestial Continent will undergo a huge change. After this change, all living beings in the Celestial Continent will probably have no choice but to migrate and leave the Celestial Continent. When that happens, you World Masters will become extremely important.
My Jade Tripod Sect needs such a Universe world, so that we can rebuild our sect in it. "
"Furthermore, the more such universes there are, the safer it will be for our Jade Tripod Sect. For the Divine Fruit Banquet, apart from you, Ye Chen, I have also arranged for more than three hundred quasi-Heaven-level experts to participate in it. My goal is to seize the right to rule at least ten universes."
"Ye Chen, your goal is your homeworld. This does not conflict with my goal. If you can really become the World Lord of your homeworld, all you have to do is help me rebuild a Jade Tripod Sect in your homeworld's universe."
"The entire Jade Tripod Sect is about to migrate into the River of Spacetime. Senior, what unforeseen event is about to happen in the Heavenly Human Continent?" Ye Chen feigned surprise.
Elder Mo Ba chuckled. "You don't have to worry about that. Even if you know about it, it won't be of any use. Only true celestials are qualified to participate in this great change. What you need to do now is to raise your strength as quickly as possible and become a World Lord during the Divine Fruit Banquet."
Ye Chen nodded and did not speak further.
Elder Mo Ba looked at Ye Chen and said, "With your strength, you were able to defeat Manxue and Zhao Xing. You are already considered rather powerful. According to my estimations, you are already capable of becoming a World Lord. However, whether you can become the World Lord of your homeworld is uncertain. If you want to play it safe, it's best you agree to my conditions and formally join the Jade Tripod Sect. If you become a disciple of the Jade Tripod Sect, you will be able to participate in the Jade Tripod Sect's special training. It will definitely benefit you greatly in raising your strength."
"Alright, I'll join the Jade Tripod Sect. However, Senior, can you agree to a condition of mine?"
Ye Chen did not hesitate as he immediately said, "I have a few friends who also have extraordinary potential. I would like them to participate in the special training with me."
Elder Mo Ba said, "You can participate in the special training. However, I have to tell you in advance that according to the strength of a warrior, the treatment they receive during the special training will be different. For example, Yan Xiu will receive far less resources than you during the special training. You have to let them prepare in advance."
Ye Chen said, "That's not a problem. These friends of mine are not rash people. They will definitely not throw a tantrum over such matters."
Elder Mo Ba nodded and said, "Since that is the case, you will be a core disciple of the Jade Tripod Sect from now on. Yan Xiu will be an inner disciple. As for your friends, they can also choose to join the Jade Tripod Sect. From now on, they will be outer disciples of the Jade Tripod Sect. I will get someone to distribute your identity tokens to you.
The various benefits that I have given you will also be given to you within three days. If you have any other questions, you can come here directly to discuss them with me. "
Ye Chen and Yan Xiu said together, "Thank you, Senior."
Elder Mo Ba revealed a satisfied expression and said with a smile, "Alright, since this matter has been settled, you may leave. I look forward to your performance at the Divine Fruit Banquet."
The middle-aged man who had led Ye Chen and Yan Xiu here previously led Ye Chen and Yan Xiu out of the palace once again.
"Haha, the two of you, from now on, we are fellow disciples. Let me introduce myself. I am Mo Taiheng, the ninety-sixth disciple under my master. I am currently in charge of handling the punishments of the Jade Tripod Sect on behalf of my master. If the two of you have any problems in the future, you can look for me first," the middle-aged man said to Ye Chen and Yan Xiu as he walked.
It was only at this moment that he said his name. Clearly, it was only at this moment that he truly began to treat Ye Chen and Yan Xiu as his own people.
"That's right, I almost forgot to tell you. I'm afraid the two of you have to make a trip to Junior Baguio's place as soon as possible. In order to wait for the two of you, I ordered people to stop them at their lodgings. I was afraid that I would miss the two of you. I will now follow the two of you to explain the situation to Junior Baguio. I hope the two of you will not blame me for this," Mo Taiheng suddenly smacked his head and said with a bitter smile.
Ye Chen and Yan Xiu were speechless when they saw Mo Taiheng's behavior.
This Mo Taiheng was clearly a wily old fox.
Previously, although Ye Chen and Yan Xiu were powerful, they were not members of the Jade Tripod Sect. Hence, Mo Taiheng did not take them seriously.
But at this moment, seeing that Ye Chen and Yan Xiu had joined the Jade Tripod Sect and become disciples of the Jade Tripod Sect and were sufficiently powerful, Mo Taiheng immediately changed his attitude. Clearly, he wanted to use this opportunity to befriend the two of them.
Although Ye Chen and Yan Xiu were well aware of this, they would not reject Mo Taiheng's good intentions because of this.
At the end of the day, although the two of them had joined the Jade Tripod Sect, they were still considered newcomers. There were many things that they would probably have to seek the help of this Senior Brother Mo, who was in charge of punishments.
Hence, at this moment, it was definitely not a disadvantage to befriend Mo Taiheng.
"It's alright. We will rush back immediately and explain things to Junior Baguio and the rest," Ye Chen and Yan Xiu waved their hands and turned to rush back to Baguio's lodgings.
When their figures disappeared, Zhao Xing and Man Xue's figures suddenly appeared in this place.