Chapter 1581: Chapter 1344: Demoness: I heard you've been telling everyone I'm dead?
Chapter 1581: Chapter 1344: Demoness: I heard you’ve been telling everyone I’m dead?
In the courtyard of Ku Wu Chang.
Jiang Hao bowed his head.
Hearing what his master said, he was somewhat surprised.
He had thought the earlier mention of a meeting would likely be with Elder Baizhi.
He never expected it to be with the actual Sect Master.
For over a hundred years, no disciple had ever met the Sect Master.
The sudden request for a meeting seemed quite extraordinary.
This caused Jiang Hao to become nervous, unsure of the Sect Master’s intentions.
He had assumed that the other was either gravely injured or dead.
He thought it prudent to avoid them, yet unexpectedly he was now expected to meet them.
“Normally, the emergence of a new top disciple wouldn’t warrant such attention from the Sect Master,” Ku Wu Chang said to Jiang Hao, “Do you know where the Sect Master intends to meet you?”
“Where?” Jiang Hao asked.
If it were a common place, his master wouldn’t have asked like this.
“Hundred Flowers Lake.” Ku Wu Chang looked at Jiang Hao seriously, “This place, apart from Elder Baizhi, no other sect member has ever gone there.”
Jiang Hao was shocked in his heart, no one had ever gone up?
And now that he had just become the top disciple, he was expected to go.
It seemed the Sect Master had some ulterior motive.
But he didn’t know what she was plotting.
However, Jiang Hao knew that the Sect Master was different from others, she must know something about him.
Or rather, know something about the people behind him.
No matter what,
he needed to be cautious in his response, as any slightest mistake could lead to a great crisis.
Furthermore, he was not yet sure about the Sect Master’s cultivation level.
Knowing that would be somewhat reassuring.
He could sense it when he went there.
Sometimes it was possible to perceive the traces of the Dao, and thereby analyze the other’s strength.
“Master, are you implying that the Sect Master actually has a deeper meaning?” Jiang Hao asked.
“Yes,” Ku Wu Chang nodded and said to the man in front of him, “A place only Elder Baizhi can go, do you know what that implies?”
Ku Wu Chang took a deep breath and said, “Elder Baizhi is the Acting Sect Master.”
Did they want me to become the Sect Master? Jiang Hao was shocked internally.
This was absolutely not acceptable; becoming the top disciple was supposed to bring tranquility.
To be Sect Master would mean endless exhaustion and vulnerability to targeting from others.
Branch Masters of the sect, strong individuals from other sects.
Dangerous and tiring.
Definitely not the best choice.
“When you go, don’t speak carelessly. Observe more, think more, otherwise you might fall into a trap without realizing it,” Ku Wu Chang advised.
Jiang Hao nodded, “Thank you, Master.”
After learning the exact time of the meeting, Jiang Hao left the place.
He returned to the Spirit Herb Garden.
Jiang Hao was silent for a long time.
The greatest crisis since his initiation was approaching; if not handled well, he might not be able to stay here anymore.
The Sect Master asking him to go to Hundred Flowers Lake at this time.
It definitely wasn’t a simple meeting.
Ever since receiving the Desolate Sea Pearl, Jiang Hao knew she was aware of many things.
Later, after receiving the latter part of the Nine Heavenly Battle Armors,
he realized the Nine Heavenly Battle Armors now had the potential to be indestructible.
All signs indicated that the Sect Master had some measure of his cultivation.
It was uncertain how much she actually knew,
but this time, it was probable that she wanted him to do something.
Or perhaps, take his place.
A well-cultivated fruit always attracts those who wish to pluck it.
“Senior Brother, when will you personally go to return the favor?” Cheng Chou suddenly came over and asked.
He was about to start returning favors.
Those unreciprocated needed to be informed of something, otherwise they were left anxiously waiting.
Jiang Hao had planned to visit these people in the next few days.
After all, they were senior brothers and sisters who had never troubled him over the years.
Without them, there would have been much difficulty.
It was appropriate to go sooner rather than later.
But plans couldn’t keep up with changes.
Now, there might be a conflict with the Sect Master.
Going would just show that his relationship with them was not bad.
In doing so, he might actually harm them.
“Next month,” Jiang Hao replied.
“So late?” Cheng Chou was a bit surprised.
“Yes, later, I need to prepare,” Jiang Hao said calmly.
“Should we delay the return as well?” Cheng Chou asked.
Jiang Hao shook his head, “No need, just continue arranging it.”
This wouldn’t affect anything, so there was no need to delay.
Nothing else happened afterward.
Jiang Hao lived his days peacefully.
The sect also changed with him becoming the top disciple; the position wasn’t immovable, effort could change everything.
The outcome of the universe wasn’t determined, both you and I could be dark horses.
Mid-November.
Jiang Hao looked at his panel.
A smile appeared on his face.
That night, he began seclusion.
Three days later.
Jiang Hao walked out of the courtyard, appearing no different from before.
But his aura was more stable, and his divine light more reserved.
All changes, only Jiang Hao could see.
[Name: Jiang Hao]
[Age: One hundred fifteen]
[Cultivation: Heavenly Immortal Perfection]
[Cultivation Method: Heavenly Sound Hundred Revolutions, Hong Meng Heart Sutra]
[Divine Might: Daily Appraisal, Clear and Pure Heart, Reappearance of the Hidden Spirit, Divine Might, Revival of Withered Tree, Heavenly Cauldron, Indestructible Vajra, Myriad Nature Forest]
[Lifeblood: 0/100 (Cannot cultivate)]
[Cultivation: 0/100 (Cannot cultivate)]
[Divine Might: 2/3 (Cannot acquire)]
He had successfully advanced to Heavenly Immortal Perfection.
He succeeded on the first day of seclusion.
The process went smoothly.
His understanding of the Dao was sufficient.
But it was uncertain if he would become a True Immortal.
After all, one needed recognition for comprehending the Dao to advance.
Had he already been recognized?
He felt nothing special.
He just felt as though he had broken through a mirror and entered within,
but he couldn’t find the answer he was looking for.
Whether he could become a True Immortal, Jiang Hao himself was not sure.
Pity that the blue bubbles accumulated too slowly; only after a dozen more years would he know.
If he succeeded, then as a True Immortal, he would reach the pinnacle of strength in this world.
Encountering Ao Shi next time would not be as difficult.