Demon Gate Player

Chapter 24: Xu Wentian

In the sky, a streak of fire fell onto the calm and mirror-like surface of the lake.

As the fire dissipated, two figures were revealed.

It was Pang Yue and Qin Shuyi, who had returned from Blood Rock Island to Bright Lake Island.

Pang Yue stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes flickering with a faint light as he looked towards the center of the lake, his face showing surprise.

Qin Shuyi stood gracefully by his side, her chiffon dress fluttering in the wind, revealing her beautiful figure.

Her stunning face showed a complex expression, as all her calculations and aspirations had melted away in the light of the Geng Metal Divine Thunder of Qu Ziyang.

Resigned...

From now on, she was destined to be a cauldron.

She couldn't see through this Daoist Xu in front of her.

Recalling the night of their dual cultivation, two blushes appeared on her fair face, making her even more charming and alluring.

This seemingly ordinary "outer sect elder" not only possessed an incredibly strong physique and endless stamina, but also had a profound understanding of the secret techniques of dual cultivation in the demonic sect, gaining unimaginable benefits from her.

The experience of that night far exceeded her expectations and imagination.

Especially after he defeated Qu Ziyang, besides fear and awe, she also had a hint of admiration in her heart.

Pang Yue looked at the clear lake and a hint of surprise flashed across his calm face.

"From today onwards, come to my residence every ten days... to assist me in cultivation," Pang Yue said calmly.

"Every ten days..." Qin Shuyi furrowed her delicate eyebrows, her face blushing with shyness, and softly said, "Yes... my lord."

"You can go down first, there are people coming to the island," Pang Yue said, striding towards the center of the lake.

Qin Shuyi looked puzzledly at the center of the lake, where there was clearly no one there. Who could be coming?

...

Pang Yue stepped on the surface of the lake, taking ten steps in an instant, quickly arriving at the center of the lake.

Passing through an invisible barrier, a bright red ship appeared before his eyes.

An old man with white eyebrows and a bald head stood at the bow of the ship, dressed in a black robe, silently watching Pang Yue.

In the vast and complex memories of Daoist Xu, there were many profound memories about this person in front of him.

Xu Wentian.

The ancestor of the Xu family, a true disciple of the Yuan Mo Temple.

In terms of seniority, the original owner of Daoist Xu should have called him "uncle" according to their family relationship.

But for some reason, this extraordinary Xu Wentian had quietly come to Bright Lake Island.

The defensive formation on the island seemed like child's play!

Pang Yue's gaze fell on Xu Wentian, feeling as if the other party was like a mysterious abyss, empty and bottomless.

And within this abyss, there seemed to be a terrifying power lurking, ready to burst out at any moment.

"Uncle," Pang Yue greeted respectfully.

Xu Wentian looked at Pang Yue with a gentle gaze, a smile appearing on his face as he said, "Luming, you're quite impressive. You've been hiding your talents and accumulating strength!"

Pang Yue looked puzzled.

Xu Wentian flicked his finger, and ripples appeared in the void in front of him, forming a water mirror. The image in the mirror flickered, showing the scene of Pang Yue and Qu Ziyang fighting on Blood Rock Island.

"Many true disciples have witnessed the process of your battle with Qu Ziyang," Xu Wentian explained calmly.

Pointing beside him, he said in an indisputable tone, "Come up."

Pang Yue moved and flew onto the ship.

On the deck.

Two people sat facing each other, with a chessboard in between.

Pang Yue asked, "I wonder what brings the old ancestor here this time?"

"There are a few things I need to discuss with you," Xu Wentian replied.

Xu Wentian looked at Pang Yue and slowly said, "I want to appoint you as the patriarch of the Xu clan."

Upon hearing this, Pang Yue raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Nephew is dull-witted and has shallow talent. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle the responsibilities of the patriarch. Uncle should choose someone else."

"Currently, besides me, you have the strongest strength in the Xu family. The position of patriarch belongs to no one but you," Xu Wentian said, looking at Pang Yue intently.

Pang Yue once again declined, saying, "Nephew is focused on cultivation and may not have time to handle clan affairs. I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill the role."

Xu Wentian smiled faintly and said, "That's fine. I know you have had some adventures and want to pursue the Great Dao... I was once like you, but unfortunately..."

He sighed deeply and continued, "In that case, you should return to the clan and become an elder. When the clan faces difficulties, you will need to lend a hand."

Pang Yue had no emotional attachment to the Xu family, and he looked down on the Xu family's influence. If it weren't for Xu Wentian's cultivation and reputation, he would have already asked him to leave.

At this moment, he could only show his dilemma and decline, saying, "Uncle, I'm afraid this won't work..."

"Hold on!" Before he could finish, Xu Wentian interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

Xu Wentian said, "This position of elder won't be given to you for nothing. In addition to one hundred thousand spirit stones each year, this treasure will also be given to you."

As he spoke, a flash of green light appeared in his hand, revealing a simple and ancient gray-white tower.

A mysterious and inexplicable Dao Rhyme emanated from the tower, causing Pang Yue's expression to change slightly.

Xu Wentian handed the small tower over and said, "This treasure is called the Great Dao Desolate Tower. I obtained it on the Demon Island many years ago. Although the restrictions on this treasure are broken, it only has the appearance of a Rank One item. However, its extraordinary aspects are far beyond what a Rank One Law Treasure can compare to."

Pang Yue looked at the small tower and felt the Dao Rhyme within it. He said in a deep voice, "Can this treasure enhance the affinity with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth?"

"Exactly!" Xu Wentian looked deeply at Pang Yue and said, "This treasure can make up for your lack of talent. With its assistance, you may be able to advance to the Dao Foundation Late Stage in the future."

Pang Yue accepted the Great Dao Desolate Tower and refined it slightly before activating it.

A flash of spiritual light appeared, and a seven-story gray-white tower appeared on the surface of the lake outside the ship.

The tower had eight sides, was ancient and majestic, and was covered in attack marks, giving it a sense of age.

Pang Yue flew into the tower and felt his body and mind become light and transparent.

His perception and refinement of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had unknowingly reached a higher level.

The speed of refining spiritual energy was also greatly improved.

Comparable to a cultivator with a Middle Grade spiritual root!

This Great Dao Desolate Tower was indeed effective.

If he could truly be assisted by this tower, there was indeed a possibility of breaking through to the Dao Foundation Late Stage in the future.

Pang Yue couldn't help but look at the true disciples with a higher regard and put away his disdain.

At Demon Talisman Sect, anyone who could become a true disciple was not an ordinary person.

"Uncle, it seems I have no choice but to agree to your request," Pang Yue flew back to the bow of the ship and put away the Great Dao Desolate Tower, smiling bitterly.

Xu Wentian then said, "I have two more conditions."

Pang Yue's eyebrows furrowed. Was he being too demanding?

"The first is that you must have offspring within three years," Xu Wentian said before Pang Yue could speak.

"I will arrange for you to choose a Dao companion. You only need to leave behind bloodline for the Xu family."

"The second is that the Xu family will arrange several fourth-generation disciples to follow you to Bright Lake Island to cultivate, and you need to spare some time to guide them."

(End of this chapter)