After he spoke, the surroundings became quiet and everyone's gazes gathered on Wang Lin. In the Ancient Dao clan, what the old man had said was true. Aside from the Grand Empyreans, everyone else had to kneel before the Ancient Dao Emperor!
This was the embodiment of imperial power. If one didn't respect it, they would be disrespecting the imperial power!
In the Ji clan, there were few crimes more serious than disrespecting the imperial power!
Even Xuan Luo couldn't help but be startled by these words. Although he was a Grand Empyrean, he still belonged to the Ancient Dao. Before he became a Grand Empyrean, he still had to kneel before the Ancient Dao Emperor.
The Ancient Dao Emperor smiled as he looked at Wang Lin, but he sneered in his heart. He had come today to determine if the person who had caused the change in the smoke was the person he had guessed.
If it wasn't, then he would take Wang Lin as his subordinate.
However, if it was, then he had to personally see how extraordinary this person was!
"Why can you become Xuan Luo's disciple, but I was rejected by him!!
Why can I only have six drops of blood recognized by the Ancient Ancestor, but you … You have 10!!!
"In particular, the last drop was Soul Blood!!
"Xuan Luo has sealed this matter, and only my Ancient Dao knows about it. Xuan Luo didn't hesitate to say that anyone who disobeys will die, regardless of their identity!
"Grand Empyreans don't have the right to decide my life and death. He said this because he felt that his identity as a disciple would be recognized by Grand Empyrean Gu Dao!
"However, he is definitely not a direct descendant of the Ancient Ancestor. I don't believe Grand Empyrean Gu Dao would recognize this person!!"
Emperor Dao Ji still had a gentle smile on his face, but his heart was filled with jealousy that had been buried for hundreds of years!
This jealousy had existed since Wang Lin obtained the Soul Blood. Now that he had personally seen Wang Lin and found out that Wang Lin was the famous Sun Haired Ascendant Empyrean, the number one person under Grand Empyreans, this jealousy had been ignited, but he had still suppressed it.
Wang Lin's expression was calm as his gaze swept past the Ancient Dao Emperor. When his gaze fell on the old man who had yelled at him, his eyes shined brightly.
"What did you say?
Repeat, "Wang Lin said slowly.
This old man was comparable to an Ascendant Empyrean, but even so, his expression changed greatly when Wang Lin's gaze swept by.
His face paled, and the ancient power in his body rumbled. He could sense that Wang Lin's gaze was filled with incredible pressure, a pressure that even with the power of the Ji Clan, he couldn't withstand.
More importantly, under Wang Lin's gaze, the old man felt as if his bloodline was trembling. It was as if there was an unimaginably noble bloodline within him. The power of that bloodline caused the old man's body to tremble.
"Enough! Don't tell me you came here to make my disciple kowtow to you!?
He is recognized by my original body as the future guardian of the Ancient Dao. "Xuan Luo revealed an unhappy expression.
The Ancient Dao Emperor smiled faintly and turned to look at the old man behind him. His eyes revealed a cold gaze.
"Back down. Lord Xuan's disciple is someone of the same generation as me. How can I allow you to interrupt?"
The old man immediately lowered his head and his body was covered in sweat. It was unknown if it was because of the Emperor's scolding or because of the fear from Wang Lin's gaze.
"Wang Lin, right? Your name is like thunder in my ears. In particular, the name of the celestial clan's White-Haired Ascendant Empyrean has shaken the Immortal Astral Continent!
"When I first heard about it, I felt regret that such a genius had never appeared in my Ancient Dao!
"But now I'm very happy!
"Such a powerful person, the number one under Grand Empyreans, is a member of my Ancient Dao. This is a good matter!!" The Ji Emperor smiled and looked very happy.
"Chang Shi!" The Ancient Dao Emperor smiled and the old man behind him immediately bowed.
"This humble one is here!"
"Send a decree to the Ancient Dao clan. Wang Lin is the future guardian of the Ancient Dao and has the same status as me. Aside from the grand ceremony of the clan, there is no need to kneel!
"If anyone dares to disrespect or offend, kill them at the Meridian Gate!"
The old man respectfully nodded. "As you command!"
"Wang Lin, I'll reward you with this. With this, you can enter and leave the palace at will and come to see me at any time. I also need you to personally see my sons and choose a future emperor for me!"
The Ancient Dao Emperor smiled and raised his right hand. There was a flash of purple light and a purple jade appeared. He handed it to Wang Lin and waited for Wang Lin to take it with both hands.
Wang Lin silently pondered. Emperor Dao Ji didn't show any impatience. He smiled at Wang Lin and waited.
Xuan Luo stood on the side and also silently pondered. He knew that if Wang Lin wanted to stay here, he would have to integrate with the Ancient Dao and accept the imperial power.
In truth, Xuan Luo wasn't worried about this at the beginning because Wang Lin's cultivation level was very weak and he had just left the cave world. It would have been easier for him to accept the imperial power of the Ancient Dao.
However, Wang Lin's power had also exceeded Xuan Luo's expectations. Although he had been observing and was very pleased with Wang Lin's change, he felt some regret in his heart. With his cultivation level, Wang Lin would have needed more time to slowly assimilate into the Ancient Dao that had accepted the imperial power.
"This is my promise back then … I can endure this matter!"
Wang Lin let out a sigh. He naturally saw the meaning behind Emperor Dao Ji's words, but he didn't want to say more. With a sigh, Wang Lin took a few steps forward and accepted the jade from the Ancient Dao Emperor. He then clasped his hands at the Ancient Dao Emperor.
"Thank you … Emperor." Wang Lin held the jade and his expression didn't change at all. He took a few steps back and stood beside Xuan Luo.
The Ancient Dao Emperor smiled and nodded. He looked at Xuan Luo and also clasped his hands.
"Ye Dao will leave first. I'm very happy to see Wang Lin today. Lord Xuan's choice is for the future of my Ancient Dao, so I must respect him!"
After seeing Xuan Luo nod, the Ancient Dao Emperor waved his sleeve and no longer looked at Wang Lin. He turned around and entered the purple gas. Behind him, all the guards bowed at Xuan Luo and quickly followed.
Soon, the purple gas in the sky dissipated and everything returned to normal.
In the palace in the sky, the Ancient Dao Emperor appeared and stood in his favorite pavilion. He revealed a smile and slowly began to laugh.
"So what if you are Xuan Luo's disciple? So what if you have 10 drops of Ancient Ancestor blood? So what if you have one drop of Soul Blood?
"Wang Lin, before me, you still have to kneel!
"And not just once, but continuously kneel!
"You don't dare to hurt me, I have the protection of Grand Empyrean Gu Dao. Once Xuan Luo reincarnates, I'll let you know my power. It will be easy for me to kill you!"
Before the Ancient Dao Temple, Xuan Luo looked at Wang Lin with a complicated expression and silently pondered.
After the Ancient Dao Emperor left, Wang Lin smiled and softly spoke to Xuan Luo.
"Teacher, disciple has waited three days for the first gift you promised me." Wang Lin's smile landed in Xuan Luo's eyes, and it made Xuan Luo feel even more complicated.
"When you came to the cave world, you were the highest existence in the cave world. In the celestial clan, you were the White-Haired Ascendant Empyrean, the number one person under Grand Empyreans!
"But in the Ji clan, due to the supremacy of the imperial power, you had to lower your head … Teacher had expected this, but now I feel like you have been wronged …" Xuan Luo looked at his only disciple before him.
"Teacher, there is no need to think too much about it. Since Disciple has chosen to come here, Disciple can ignore some superficial things.
"Since the imperial power of the Ancient clan is supreme, if the Ancient Dao Emperor wants to pressure me to kneel, then as long as he can withstand the pressure, then Disciple will kneel.
"In the cave world, Disciple promised Teacher that I would protect the Ancient Dao. This matter … Disciple will continue." Wang Lin smiled and calmly said.
Xuan Luo silently pondered. After a long time, he seemed to have made a decision.
"You are Teacher's only disciple. If you feel like this place is not suitable for you, then there is no need to consider the promise from back then. You can leave at any time!
"No matter what you choose, no matter where you are, I, Xuan Luo, will always be your teacher!!"
Xuan Luo's words were sincere, and when they landed on Wang Lin, they turned into warmth. This warmth was like the hot tea from three days ago, and it made Wang Lin feel warmth once more.
He nodded.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Teacher will take you to a few places that will be of great help to your essence cultivation!" Xuan Luo smiled and waved his sleeves. He took Wang Lin into the sky and disappeared without a trace.
Ancient Dao, Pingtian Country!
This country was a plain with no mountains!
The plain was covered in grass, and when the wind blew, there would be a continuous rustling sound that was very pleasant to the ear.
In the northern part of the plain, there was a deep pool that gave off a rotten aura. It was very discordant with the surrounding grassland, as if it shouldn't exist here.
"This place was discovered by the previous generation Grand Empyrean of the Ancient Dao and he placed a restriction to preserve it. After he passed it down to Teacher, Teacher planned to use it to refine a faith treasure, but after taking you in as a disciple, I found that this place will be of great help to you, so I gave it to you!"
"This pool has existed for a very long time. I once investigated it thoroughly. This place should have been formed from an ancient battlefield. The pool water contains a shocking killing intent. This killing intent is filled with slaughter, causing your Slaughter Origin to strengthen!"
"There are several other places like this that contain different essences. Teacher will take you to them one by one. Many of them are in the lands of the other two clans, but Teacher has made an agreement with the two Grand Empyreans hundreds of years ago to allow you to refine and absorb them." Xuan Luo looked at Wang Lin and smiled.
He didn't tell Wang Lin what price he had paid for the Grand Empyreans of the other two clans to agree, but it must not be small!
"Finally, I'll take you to meet my Ji clan's ancestor, Grand Empyrean Gu Dao!
It is because of his existence that the celestial clan doesn't dare to invade!
Grand Empyrean Jidao is in closed door cultivation all year round. Teacher has reported to him about your matter, so I'll take you there. He should be able to meet you.
Perhaps this will be a great fortune for you! "Xuan Luo looked kindly at Wang Lin. During these hundreds of years, he had paved a path for Wang Lin!
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