Chapter 200: The Spirit Pagoda Summit

Bai He was not convenient to take out the Water Mirror Image Beast, but as someone from here, Ye Shiyuan could take out his Flaming Golden Holy Bird.

This should be considered the only divine beast within the entire forest.

Although it was heavily injured, just appearing in front of everyone for a brief moment was enough to make all those present let out waves of astonished exclamations.

Ye Shiyuan quickly put the Flaming Golden Holy Bird away.

It did not like humans and since he had not yet formed a contract with it, he could not fully control it.

If it were to suddenly go into a rage, it would inevitably cause a great commotion.

"A divine beast?"

"It is actually a divine beast? Did I see wrong?"

"Absolutely not. That is the Flaming Golden Holy Bird. I saw it clearly."

Everyone spoke one after another.

Ning Rongrong’s expression immediately turned extremely ugly.

She had lost.

Ye Shiyuan had truly obtained a divine beast.

When she was very young, she had once heard from her father that the Spirit Pagoda had once captured a divine beast, but they could not control it and could not tame it.

So they could only imprison that divine beast within the forest and using chains made from special materials to prevent it from leaving.

They planned to release it only when they eventually gained the ability to subdue it.

Clearly, after so many years, they still had no way to do so.

Every year, a new group of people would come to the Spirit Pagoda and every year another group would leave.

Yet no one had ever been able to successfully approach the Flaming Golden Holy Bird, let alone rescue it.

But no one had expected that today, someone actually succeeded.

Ye Shiyuan had succeeded.

The masked man standing above the Spirit Pagoda looked deeply at Ye Shiyuan who is standing below, his gaze heavy and unreadable.

Very soon, someone walked down from the Spirit Pagoda.

"Sir, the Pagoda Master invites you to go up."

Ye Shiyuan looked at Bai He.

Bai He spoke first. "Shiyuan, you go ahead first. I am fine."

"Brother Ye, do not worry. Leave him to me. I will take good care of her."

"Mm, Master, I will go first."

Of course, Bai He could not follow Ye Shiyuan up.

Others might not be able to tell whether he was from here or not, but the Spirit Pagoda Master would know at a glance.

Under that person’s guidance, Ye Shiyuan walked up to the building.

Inside the second floor window, he saw a man with his back turned toward him.

This was the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda, the owner of this place.

"Pagoda Master."

"What is your name?"

"My name is Ye Shiyuan."

Ning Huasang turned around and narrowed his eyes.

"So you are Ye Shiyuan, the genius among the first generation disciples of the Lingguang Sect?"

For most young cultivators, the name Ye Shiyuan was not unfamiliar.

In fact, even for some older cultivators, it was the same.

Because he had once been someone who countless people held great expectations for.

"So the Pagoda Master knows me."

"I have seen you before. Of course, right now, you probably do not know who I am. I originally thought that a once-in-a-generation genius had fallen like this, but I did not expect you to surprise me even more as time goes on."

Ning Huasang slowly walked toward Ye Shiyuan.

That terrifying mask seemed even more oppressive as it approached.

Ye Shiyuan pressed his lips together and felt Ning Huasang’s hand land on his shoulder.

It felt as though there were words he wanted to say.

"What happened in your Lingguang Sect, I have heard about it to some extent. So... are you willing to leave the Lingguang Sect and come to my Spirit Pagoda?"

Every year, there were quite a number of outstanding disciples who entered the Spirit Pagoda.

If it had been before, Ye Shiyuan might not have ruled it out.

But now.

A gentle image of Bai He flashed through his mind, bringing with it a faint warmth.

"Sorry, Pagoda Master. I cannot agree to your request."

"Why? The Lingguang Sect may not necessarily be better than here. Have you forgotten how the Lingguang Sect once treated you?"

"It seems the Pagoda Master knows more than I expected. I believe you also know that there was a long period of time when I could not cultivate, and my spiritual power stagnated."

"I do know."

Ye Shiyuan continued, "At that time, Pagoda Master, did you ever think of inviting me to join the Spirit Pagoda?"

This question seemed to strike at the most critical point.

Ning Huasang answered Ye Shiyuan honestly.

"No."

After all, no one would be willing to take in a useless person.

"Pagoda Master, that is why I cannot agree."

"I despised you at that time. Did the people of the Lingguang Sect not despise you at that time as well?"

"Previously, I did indeed dislike the Lingguang Sect. Just as the Pagoda Master said, I even wished to leave that place immediately. But now, I want to stay in the Lingguang Sect. So Pagoda Master, I will not agree to join the Spirit Pagoda."

Ye Shiyuan spoke clearly and directly.

At this moment, a clear female voice rang out.

"Father."

It was Ning Rongrong.

She was curious about what her father was discussing with Ye Shiyuan, so she came over to take a look.

"Father, what are you talking about with Ye Shiyuan?"

Ning Rongrong ran over and held onto Ning Huasang’s arm.

"You two know each other?"

"Hmph, Ye Shiyuan, this time you win. I will not target you anymore. Is that acceptable?"

A strange look flashed across Ning Huasang’s eyes.

"What is going on? You two had conflicts before?"

Ning Rongrong then explained everything to Ning Huasang.

Ning Huasang showed an understanding expression.

"Rong’er, go change your clothes."

"Okay."

"Your father bought you a few new sets of clothes. Come out later and let your father see them."

"Got it."