Chapter 1248: Chapter 1126: Ye Fan’s Decision
Ti seed to stand still.
At this mont, everyone’s eyes were focused on Ye Fan, waiting for him to make a choice.
“Thank you to the two seniors and Miss Yaling, but I’m sorry, I can’t give you an answer right now.”
In front of everyone’s eyes, Ye Fan, the absolute protagonist of today, spoke slowly.
He didn’t agree with any side!
This response was shocking to everyone!
No one expected Ye Fan to refuse such a good thing; it was simply incredible.
Clever!
After the shock, almost everyone suddenly understood the key point and secretly praised Ye Fan’s cleverness.
In their view, the reason Ye Fan didn’t choose any side now was for two reasons: one was to avoid putting the other two sides in an awkward position, choosing later would avoid this issue, and even without choosing, he saved face for them.
Another reason was to take this opportunity to see which of the three forces would offer the most benefits and maximize his interests.
“Ingenious, kid, cunning indeed, you thought it through thoroughly, why didn’t I think of this point?”
In the sea of consciousness, Elder Xuan gave a thumbs up, secretly praising Ye Fan’s clever move, avoiding awkwardness among the other forces and making them continue to increase their offers, achieving two goals with one stroke.
“Elder Xuan, actually I didn’t think that much!”
Facing Elder Xuan’s praise, Ye Fan spoke truthfully: “I just feel that my ntor Wu Xinhai and the Xuanwu Sect treated well, helping when I was most helpless. I can’t be ungrateful and abandon them for a better choice.”
“What? You want to give up the opportunity to join the three major forces?? Are you crazy?!”
Upon hearing Ye Fan’s words, even soone as seasoned as Elder Xuan was shocked. He couldn’t believe Ye Fan would give up such a once-in-a-lifeti opportunity.
Joining any of the three major forces would offer him greater prospects than his developnt in the Xuanwu Sect, allowing him quicker access to higher domains of this world.
Especially the Spirit Manor, with its vast Spirit Stone support, was equivalent to finding a Spirit Ore Vein, which is a rare opportunity—Ye Fan cultivates the Nine Heavens Profound Skill, a cultivation technique that consus a vast amount of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. Without a large support of Spirit Stones, progress would be very slow!
“Yes, I give it all up.”
Ye Fan replied honestly: “But I’m not crazy; I know what I’m doing.”
“Kid, you are loyal and righteous, there’s nothing wrong with that, but you should understand the principle of seizing an opportunity when it cos. The Xuanwu Sect, to put it plainly, is just a third-rate small sect, only able to flutter about in a limited area in Tianyuan State and restrained by the Tianyuan Sect and Qing Xuan Sect, unable to compare with the three major forces.”
“If you join any one of the three major forces, especially the Spirit Manor and Treasure Pavilion, it will greatly benefit your future cultivation. Are you really not tempted at all?”
Facing Ye Fan’s stubbornness, Elder Xuan had no choice but to earnestly advise him to join one of the three major forces, as any choice would be better than developing in the Xuanwu Sect.
“Elder Xuan, do you think there is anyone in the three major forces who is more suitable to guide my cultivation than you?” Ye Fan asked in return.
“No!”
Elder Xuan confidently replied.
“The strength of Jueluo Country is limited. Even King Jue Shifang is not particularly strong. Among the elders of his two forces, there might be so Venerables, but these Venerables will never take you as their disciple, at least not now.”
“Furthermore, in terms of cultivation experience, insights, and knowledge, they can’t compare with , not even the Venerables. If the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown is restored to its peak, I could easily defeat them as if playing.”
“Besides, I know you best and understand the best way to guide your cultivation.”
“In that case, why should I join them?”
Ye Fan spread his hands and said: “What they can offer is one, a good ntor; two, cultivation resources; and three, protection. Now I already have a good ntor. As for cultivation resources, I placed a big bet before the competition, and those Spirit Stones are enough to support my cultivation until the competition in the Southern Domain.”
“Regarding cultivation techniques and martial arts, I have the Nine Heavens Profound Skill, Thunderclap Treasure Skill, and Xuandi Fist, so I don’t need any more cultivation techniques and martial arts from them.”
“As for protection, I always believe that tad tigers are less adapted to life in the jungle than wild wolves. Often, while protection offers security, it can also beco an invisible obstacle on the path of cultivation.”
“A comfortable environnt can make one lose fighting spirit, ultimately turning into soone with no competitive ability, so I don’t need any protection!”
Ye Fan paused for a mont, allowing Elder Xuan to ponder his words before continuing: “Moreover, the Supre Elder of the Xuanwu Sect, Wang Qingshan, is about to breakthrough to the Divine Power Realm. Once he breaks through, the Xuanwu Sect will completely dominate Tianyuan State, becoming the strongest sect in Tianyuan State. In the short term, I won’t be in danger either.”
Ye Fan’s analysis was logical and connected, with a touch of being sowhat forceful, yet one had to admit he did have a point.
Elder Xuan pondered for a mont, lifted his head, and said with appreciation: “Listening to your analysis, it seems I was being petty. You’re right, you are the heir of the Great Emperor, and if you are to join any power, it should be the Two Institutes. Such a small power can’t contain you.”
“That’s right, my plan is to stand out in the Southern Domain’s genius competition and gain the opportunity to join the Two Institutes, so there’s no need to join any power now.”
Towards Elder Xuan, Ye Fan did not conceal anything, nor was there any need to. He had to let Elder Xuan know his every thought so that Elder Xuan could better guide him in his cultivation.
The communication between Ye Fan and Elder Xuan was all conducted through Divine Sense, so although it seed slow, it was actually completed in an instant.
This is the difference between communication via divine consciousness and language; divine communication is more convenient and faster, without any communication barriers.
Once the two of them finished their communication and reached an agreent, only a split second had passed.
“Ye Fan, as always, I hope you can join Jueluo Country and beco a disciple of mine and His Majesty.”
At the sa ti, Lei Bikuan looked at Ye Fan with a complicated expression. He hoped Ye Fan would enter Jueluo Empire, but he also knew the saying: a twisted lon is not sweet.
“The doors of Treasure Pavilion are always open for you!”
“Spirit Manor always welcos your arrival!”
Not only him, but Yaling and the person in charge of Spirit Manor Tianyuan State understood this and all expressed their positions.
“This Tianyuan State genius competition has successfully concluded. Everyone can stay a bit longer, so I can show you so hospitality!” Seeing Yaling and the person in charge of Spirit Manor Tianyuan State expressing themselves, Lei Bikuan stepped to the front of the platform and announced in a voice as loud as a bell.
“It’s over. Next ti we’ll have to wait ten years…”
Upon hearing Lei Bikuan’s words, everyone felt sowhat sentintal; the genius competition is a major event for the entire Tianxuan Continent, yet it’s held only once every ten years.
Although the Tianyuan State competition has ended, almost everyone wouldn’t leave Tianyuan City imdiately—those betting on Ye Fan winning the championship need to collect their payout at Treasure Pavilion, while those who lost are curious to see Ye Fan’s final choice.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh…
After sighing, the sound of sothing piercing through the air rang out, the crowd dispersed, spreading in all directions, and the audience gradually left the square to return to their respective places.
Once people from all sides had dispersed, Zuo Fengshan, Yaling, and Spirit Manor’s representative, Elder Xie, all looked deeply at Ye Fan full of aning and expectation before leaving.
They knew that Ye Fan would not make a decision at this ti, but a private talk might bring this genius among geniuses over.
At this mont, they were all considering what conditions would be necessary to fully entice Ye Fan, unaware that Ye Fan had long decided not to join any one of these forces.
“Let’s go; we should head back too!”
Shen Xin led the departure from the square, heading to their accommodation.
On the way back to their residence, Shen Xin, Tong Qianchen, and the group didn’t speak, feeling extrely complex and montarily unsure of what to say.
The four were happy for Ye Fan for his imminent soaring success, but at the sa ti, saddened by his impending departure from Xuanwu Sect, leaving them.
“Ye Zi, congratulations!”
Shen Tu was the first to break the awkward situation, forcing a smile as he offered his blessing to Ye Fan. As a brother, he felt he shouldn’t obstruct Ye Fan’s better developnt, but instead, be happy for him.
“Junior Brother Ye Fan, wherever you go, I’ll always be your brother.” Zhang Taiyi extended a hand of friendship to Ye Fan, sincerely looking at him.
“Ye Fan, regardless of your choice, Xuanwu Sect will forever be your ho, and its doors will always be open for you.”
Shen Xin felt very conflicted but still wanted to advise Ye Fan for his bright future.
“Xiao Fan, if you’re making a choice, I think Treasure Pavilion and Spirit Manor would be better, though ultimately the decision is in your hands.”
“Yeah, Ye Zi, you’d do well to choose one of these two forces; it’ll be beneficial for your cultivation.”
Shen Tu and Zhang Taiyi also advised this; they similarly felt that Treasure Pavilion and Spirit Manor were more suitable for Ye Fan, at least their force was stronger than Jueluo Country.
“Brother Ye, will I be able to see you again?”
Tong Qianchen approached, trying hard to hold back tears, but her eyes brimd with unshed tears.
“Hmm, what are you all doing?”
Ye Fan forced a bitter smile, looking at the four and said, “When did I say I was leaving? In my view, no force is better than our Xuanwu Sect. I’m not going anywhere!”
“Wha… what??”
Shen Xin and Tong Qianchen halted in astonishnt.
“I will continue to stay at our Xuanwu Sect, make it famous globally at next year’s Southern Domain genius competition, letting everyone witness the rise of Xuanwu Sect!”
Ye Fan spoke again, his tone resolute, “This is my promise to Master, and also to all of you!!”
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