Primordial Divine Emperor-Chapter 99 - 85: Inheriting the Legacy, the Divine Sword Sect Explodes (Part 2)

What amazed Ye Xiaofan here was that Elder Yin referred to him as the Saint Heir of Array Peak, and not just a candidate, but directly with the status of a Saint Heir, granting him future authority over all contemporary disciples of Array Peak.

As soon as Elder Yin said this, Qi Yun and Dugu Nan both frowned slightly. However, they did not interrupt and instead focused their attention on Ye Xiaofan. Everyone’s eyes were now on him.

Ye Xiaofan first felt a sense of shock within him, then realized something. He gave Dugu Nan and Qi Yun a deep look, and then turned his gaze towards the elders of Array Peak.

After a brief moment, Ye Xiaofan was not overwhelmed by the sudden happiness, but instead slightly bowed and said, "Elders, what virtues or abilities do I have? With countless demon fiends emerging in Array Peak, even in a queue, it wouldn’t be my turn to inherit the legacy of Array Peak, let alone become its Saint Heir."

After Ye Xiaofan finished speaking, all the Array Peak elders looked at this humble young man and nodded privately. Having such a steady disposition at a young age was rare among his peers.

However, just as Ye Xiaofan finished speaking, Elder Yin smiled kindly.

"The old Peak Master has a discerning eye. He would not choose incorrectly. The old Peak Master said you can inherit Array Peak, and so you can, my child. You need not decline, nor worry about anything. As long as you are willing, from now on, you are the inheritor of Array Peak, and the contemporary Saint Heir of our Array Peak."

With these words from Elder Yin, he looked at Ye Xiaofan with hopeful eyes.

Ye Xiaofan, however, could hear the underlying meaning in these words. Initially, Elder Yin was only asking if he was willing, but now said there was no need for concerns. Anyone can see that before he even reached South Peak, these Array Peak elders must have already discussed things with Dugu Nan.

Thinking of this, Ye Xiaofan first slightly bowed, then said, "Elders, I am now a successor of South Peak. According to the regulations of the Divine Sword Sect, to rejoin another Divine Peak, I must first choose to leave South Peak. Having already taken Master as a teacher, I will not join another peak."

After Ye Xiaofan finished speaking, he deeply bowed once more to the dozens of elders of Array Peak and said, "Firstly, I am deeply apprehensive and grateful to the elders and the old Peak Master for their regard. However, I plead for understanding and forgiveness, as I cannot comply."

Expecting him to leave the Sword Saint to join Array Peak was clearly impossible.

Even if Master agreed, Ye Xiaofan was internally unwilling. If it were not for Dugu Nan picking him up in Star Moon City back then, he would not have achieved his current accomplishments.

Ye Xiaofan did not see himself as a great person, but betrayal was not his style, especially when it came to Dugu Nan.

Upon hearing Ye Xiaofan’s words, Qi Yun and Dugu Nan exchanged glances, both showing a satisfied expression in their eyes. To face the immense temptation offered by Array Peak and still remain rational was commendable.

After all, at the end of the day, the endless accumulation of Array Peak could not be compared to the First Generation Sword Saint, especially the inheritance left in the old Peak Master’s hands by those groundbreaking figures of Array Dao from thousands of years ago, which was enough to shake the entire Martial Soul Continent.

This kind of temptation would entice even a Royal Race, let alone a novice young man.

Moreover, because the old Peak Master of Array Peak had once favored Dugu Nan, everyone had already reached an agreement that if Ye Xiaofan was willing to switch to Array Peak, Dugu Nan would not intervene.

Nonetheless, Ye Xiaofan’s response at this moment brought great relief to Dugu Nan.

However, the elders of Array Peak, upon hearing this, were somewhat disappointed.

But the elders of Array Peak did not give up. Their primary objective for this visit was not to make Ye Xiaofan switch to Array Peak. However, if they could secure it, the people of Array Peak would be more than happy, for no one wanted their Divine Peak’s legacy to fall into ’outsider’ hands.

But at this point, Array Peak had no choice. The old Peak Master had limited time, and looking at the entire Array Peak, no one could inherit those legacies, except perhaps this young man who might be able to preserve one or two.

Thinking about it, Elder Yin sighed quietly and then took a step back.

"Child, you misunderstand. The old Peak Master does not want you to leave South Peak but only hopes you can attempt to inherit the legacy of Array Peak. When someday, if Array Peak once again sees a groundbreaking Array Dao fiend, you can pass it on for the old Peak Master."

The implication of Yin Tianzheng’s words was: you don’t need to abandon South Peak; you are only acting as a medium to preserve the inheritance as much as possible. If an Array Dao prodigy appears in Array Peak during your lifetime, you can then pass it to the successors of Array Peak.

After hearing Yin Tianzheng’s words, Ye Xiaofan thought for a moment and immediately breathed a sigh of relief but still said, "Elders, forgive me for still not being able to comply."

"Child, why?" Yin Tianzheng responded a bit urgently. The old Peak Master was at death’s door, and every minute they delayed increased the risk of unforeseen changes.

Ye Xiaofan replied slowly, "As they say, once a teacher, forever a father; with such a big matter, my experience is still shallow, and I dare not make a hasty decision. I must follow my Master’s arrangements."

Ye Xiaofan’s words gave due respect to the Sword Saint while also expressing his identity as a disciple of South Peak—formerly, currently, and in the future. Even if he agreed to be the ’medium,’ Array Peak could not use it to force him to switch allegiance.

Upon saying this, everyone turned to look at Dugu Nan.

Dugu Nan raised an eyebrow, a smirk appearing at the corner of his mouth but sighed, "Since it is the old Peak Master’s bequest, Fan’Er, you should agree to the elders. As a disciple of the Divine Sword Sect, it is also your responsibility to ensure the legacy of the sect continues."

"Yes."

Ye Xiaofan responded with a slight bow, and both Master and disciple seemed troubled outwardly, but internally they were both pleased. Gaining access to Array Peak’s inheritance, combined with Ye Xiaofan’s immense Array Dao talent, was another formidable survival card for him in the future.

With Dugu Nan’s consent, both parties soon reached an agreement.

However, before Ye Xiaofan left South Peak to head to Array Peak for the inheritance, the master and disciple had a private conversation.

Dugu Nan instructed Ye Xiaofan that such opportunities are rare and that once at Array Peak, he should not hide his talent and should absorb as much of the inheritance as possible. If he could inherit it all, that would be even better.

As for concerns about exposing his secret of having dual profound talents, Dugu Nan told him there was no worry. Once his acceptance threshold of the inheritance reached a certain point, the old Peak Master of Array Peak would undoubtedly use a terrifying grand array to obscure destiny, preventing his talent from being fully exposed to the public eye.

Furthermore, Dugu Nan repeatedly instructed Ye Xiaofan to be extremely respectful when meeting the old Peak Master, who had a higher seniority than seventy percent of the Supreme Elders in the Divine Sword Sect, leading a life of integrity and high prestige.

With Dugu Nan’s approval, 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Ye Xiaofan and the elders of Array Peak slowly left South Peak and headed towards Array Peak.

This scene set off a colossal wave within the Divine Sword Sect.

When countless disciples of the Divine Sword Sect learned that Ye Xiaofan was to head to Array Peak for the old Peak Master’s inheritance,

the entire Divine Sword Sect exploded into a frenzy.