Chapter 232 – Great Emperor's Edict!

A massive edict scroll appeared in the sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle that drew the attention of countless onlookers!

“It’s the Great Emperor’s Edict!” someone exclaimed, eyes filled with disbelief.

“The Emperor Venerable intends to take a disciple!”

“Who is he going to choose?”

As countless people watched, their breathing grew rapid, and their eyes turned red with excitement!

This was the Great Emperor taking a disciple. Once accepted under the Emperor’s tutelage, one’s status would soar to unimaginable heights, gaining the greatest backing within the Federation.

At the same time, they would receive endless resources for cultivation.

This was countless times better than being taken as a disciple by a Saint!

Especially those Provincial Top Scholars who had not yet been chosen—none could remain calm. They all stood up, gazing with uncertainty and suspicion at the black Great Emperor’s Edict.

In their hearts, each one silently chanted, “Choose me! You must choose me!”

However, this black edict scroll appeared directly above the heads of the Nanming Province group, emanating a heavy, oppressive aura.

This made everyone from Nanming Province breathe rapidly, sensing something significant. They all turned their gazes toward their leader of this generation, Ye Sheng.

They felt… that the Great Emperor’s Edict had not appeared above them for no reason—it must be pointing to something.

Most likely…

The answer was on the verge of being revealed!

“Peak!”

“Ye Sheng!”

“Leader!”

The people of Nanming Province could no longer remain calm, each whispering excitedly.

“Boss! Is he going to take you as his disciple?” Xu Xingchen looked up at the black edict scroll, his eyes wide with astonishment.

Shangguan Jianyun, Xu Xiao, and the other three wore expressions of disbelief. They had considered the possibility of Ye Sheng being taken as a disciple by a Saint but never dared to imagine him being chosen by the Great Emperor.

Only Tang Hongyi had mentioned that he might be taken as a disciple by the Great Emperor, but that had been treated as a joke.

Boom!

Rolling dark clouds erupted, and a figure emerged. Holding the black edict scroll, the figure looked down upon the land below.

This was an Envoy, not the Great Emperor himself. The Envoy spoke indifferently, “Where is Ye Sheng?”

His voice rumbled like thunder, echoing through the air.

Ye Sheng opened his eyes, looked up, and met the figure’s gaze.

“What?! The Great Emperor isn’t choosing me as his disciple, but this… Ye Sheng instead?”

In the distance, a Provincial Top Scholar’s expression turned extremely ugly, filled with anger!

Not just him—many other Provincial Top Scholars were secretly fuming, their faces filled with resentment. They believed they were no worse than anyone else, especially not this so-called Ye Sheng!

Why would the Great Emperor choose him and not them? It was too unfair!

“Who is this Ye Sheng? Which province is he from?”

“Completely unknown, never heard of him… Why would the Great Emperor choose him as a disciple?”

“There must be some mistake!”

Throughout the Life-Death Realm, discussions erupted everywhere.

In that one moment, everyone learned the name Ye Sheng. Ye Sheng had become famous in this unconventional way.

“Why do you not come forward to receive the edict?” From within the rolling dark clouds, the figure gazed down at the land, his eyes fixed on Ye Sheng.

“Leader!”

Everyone from Nanming Province looked over, calling out softly, their voices tinged with urgency. They wanted Ye Sheng to step forward quickly and receive the edict, lest he miss this once-in-a-hundred-years opportunity!

If he missed it this time, he might never get another chance in his lifetime.

This was the Emperor Venerable taking a disciple!

“Ye Sheng!” Shangguan Jianyun urged anxiously.

Xu Xiao and the other three also looked over, their eyes filled with envy.

Ye Sheng stood up, hesitated for a moment, but knew this was already the best possible outcome.

Being selected by a 9th Revolution Ghost Emperor to become a disciple upon entering Fengdu University was already the highest possible honor!

Whoosh!

Ye Sheng nodded to the people of Nanming Province, then stepped into the air and walked toward the mysterious figure in the clouds.

Seeing this, the people of Nanming Province were overjoyed, even more excited than if they themselves had been chosen by a Great Emperor.

With Ye Sheng as a disciple of a Great Emperor, no one would dare to bully them in Fengdu University in the future.

A moment later.

Under the intensely jealous gazes of the Provincial Top Scholars, Ye Sheng ascended to the high altitude and received the mountainously heavy black Edict Scroll from the hands of the mysterious figure.

The black Edict Scroll was now in his hands!

This meant that Ye Sheng was already halfway to becoming a disciple of the Great Emperor.

Next, he would have an audience with the Emperor Venerable to complete the disciple acceptance process.

“Follow me to pay respects to the Emperor Lord!” The mysterious figure turned to look at Ye Sheng. Its form was blurred, entirely shrouded in light and shadow, making it impossible to discern its appearance.

But Ye Sheng could sense that this was a Saint!

Its aura was on par with that of the Reincarnation Sage from before, and it had come on behalf of the Great Emperor to accept a disciple.

“Thank you for your trouble!” Ye Sheng nodded politely.

The mysterious figure wasted no words and turned to leave, stepping into the air.

Ye Sheng glanced back at the people of Nanming Province below before following.

…

…

After leaving the Life-Death Realm, the light and shadow surrounding the blurred figure finally dissipated.

This was an Envoy clad in white battle armor.

Ye Sheng followed behind, flying toward the distant sky.

“Senior, where are we going?” Ye Sheng couldn’t help but ask. This Great Emperor’s Envoy hadn’t said a word, only leading the way ahead, merely slowing down slightly to accommodate Ye Sheng’s slower speed.

“Naturally, we are going to ‘Taixuan Jizhen Cave Heaven’!” The Great Emperor’s Envoy finally turned to look at Ye Sheng.

Ye Sheng was also able to see its full appearance.

However, when Ye Sheng clearly saw its face, he was immediately startled.

This Great Emperor’s Envoy was not human at all—it was a Puppet.

Its face seemed to be composed of countless squares, and its smile appeared peculiar.

“A Saint Puppet?!” Ye Sheng was stunned. This Puppet actually possessed the strength of a Saint. How powerful was the Great Emperor he was about to meet? Even the Puppets under his command were Saints!

“Surprised, aren’t you? You may address me as ‘Immortal Puppet’!” The Immortal Puppet laughed, trying its best to make its smile appear gentle.

“Lord Immortal Puppet!” Ye Sheng bowed. Regardless, this Immortal Puppet was a Saint and might have made significant contributions to the human race. The necessary courtesy had to be shown.

“No need for formalities! Soon, we will be on the same side!” The Immortal Puppet laughed heartily, its white armor clattering as it did so.

“Might I ask the name of the Emperor Venerable?”

Ye Sheng inquired as he flew alongside the Immortal Puppet.

Since he was about to meet a Great Emperor, it was best to find out in advance to avoid being completely in the dark and making a fool of himself.

Ye Sheng had always been meticulous and would not make such a low-level mistake.

The Immortal Puppet smiled and said, “The Great Emperor is named ‘Emperor Lord Dongxuan’! He will be your Honored Master from now on!”

“Emperor Lord Dongxuan?!” Upon hearing this, a flicker of confusion passed through Ye Sheng’s eyes.

The level of a 9th Revolution Ghost Emperor was too high, a realm he could not yet access, so he naturally had not heard of the names of these Great Emperors.

The Immortal Puppet said, “The Emperor Lord is extremely powerful! Being able to become his disciple is your great fortune.”

As the two spoke, they arrived before a waterfall cascading down for over ten thousand meters. Numerous Immortal Cranes danced in the air here, and the rising mist made one feel as if they had entered a realm of immortals.

“This is the entrance to the ‘Taixuan Jizhen Cave Heaven.’ Follow me inside!”

Immortal Puppet said, then took a step forward and vanished into the towering waterfall.

Ye Sheng followed closely behind, his heart filled with immense curiosity.