Chapter 386 Picking Three Individuals (1/2)

Sometime later, after Long Yijun eventually calmed down, Senior Nie said to everyone there, ”The Mystic Realm has officially ended. I will now pick three people to come to the Spirit Heavens with me.”

The Sect Masters and the disciples swallowed nervously.

A moment later, Senior Nie approached the Dragon Essence Temple first with the crystal balls floating around him.

”Greetings, Senior Nie.” Long Yijun and the other sect elders greeted him respectfully.

Senior Nie nodded and said, ”First and foremost, allow me to congratulate the Dragon Essence Temple for obtaining the first place in the Mystic Realm.”

”Thank you, Senior Nie. However, this is all due to the effort of our disciples, mostly Disciple Yuan, our most recent and talented disciple.” Long Yijun said.

”Yes… I can see that…” Senior Nie turned to look at Yuan and continued with a smile on his face, ”Would you like to come with me to the Spirit Heaven, young man? You will get the ability to pick whichever of the seven Spirit Academies you would like to join. Furthermore, we will fully support your cultivation path by giving you near-unlimited resources, and we can even guarantee you that Spirit Heaven will not be your last stop.”

”Spirit King… No, I will guarantee you that as long as you follow me, you will be able to attain Spirit Emperor in the future.”

The other participants watched as Senior Nie extended his hand for Yuan with envy in their gazes.

However, to everybody's surprise, Yuan shook his head and said, ”Thank you for the offer, Senior Nie, but I will have to decline your offer to go with you to the Spirit Heaven.”

”W-What?” Senior Nie blinked his eyes in a dazed manner, looking like he was in disbelief.

Surely, he didn't just get refused, right?

Long Yijun and the others gasped in shock as well.

”How could you refuse! Do you have any idea how many people want to be in your shoes now?!” One of the crystal balls exclaimed.

”That's right! You cannot refuse this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If you don't come to the Spirit Heaven now, who knows when you'll get another chance!”

Sometime later, Senior Nie asked him, ”May I ask you for the reason for your decision?”

Yuan nodded in a calm manner and said, ”I still have many things to do in the Lower Heavens, so I cannot leave just yet. Furthermore, I want to ascend to the Spirit Heaven with my own strength. I am going to challenge the Stairway to Heaven, after all.”

”Stairway to Heaven? Even if you are a heaven-defying genius, it's not guaranteed that you'll ascend the stairway.” One of the crystal balls said.

”Indeed. Countless top geniuses have failed while less talented people have succeeded. It's really random. However, if we bring you with us, it's guaranteed that you'll ascend.”

Senior Nie then spoke, ”You don't have to rush to a decision, young man. I can remain in the Lower Heavens for another week, so you have all that time to decide.”

However, Yuan shook his head and insisted, ”You don't have to wait for me. I have already made a decision. I will not ascend to the Spirit Heaven— not right now or in a week.”

”Hmm…”

A perplexed expression appeared on Senior Nie's face.

As much as he wanted to bring Yuan with him to the Spirit Heaven, it was not as though he could force him.

Even if he wanted to drag Yuan to the Spirit Heaven with him, he wouldn't act so shamelessly even if it's the last thing he does.

”It is unfortunate, but if you don't want to come with me, I will have no choice but to find someone else. Don't regret this decision, young man.” Senior Nie no longer paid attention to Yuan and flew away.