A Millionfold Return: My Children Cultivate Immortality, I Become a God - Chapter 246

Chapter 246: Recognizing the Master

On the other side, before Wu Zhen’e could react, a flash of light suddenly streaked through the sky nearby and soon halted right in front of them.

“The Five Elements Bell?”

When Wu Zhen’e saw the Five Elements Bell, his expression immediately grew serious.

Hearing this, Li Zhengran also gave a slight nod.

“All right, since you’re here, it’s time for the Five Elements Bell to recognize its true master has returned.”

Before Wu Zhen’e could say anything, Li Zhengran formed hand seals, and a surge of pure energy burst out from within him. It soon flowed into the Five Elements Bell.

In no time, under Li Zhengran’s influence, the Bell began to emit a radiant, dazzling light. Wu Zhen’e felt a deep sense of familiarity within his heart, as if the Five Elements Bell was truly the weapon he had once wielded.

Then, in the next moment, a stream of multicolored particles slowly emerged from the Bell. Right in front of Wu Zhen’e and Li Zhengran, they condensed into the form of a little girl.

“I told you, Old Man Zhengran, don’t wake me unless it’s something important,” the little girl said to Li Zhengran, completely unaware of Wu Zhen’e standing nearby.

It wasn’t until Li Zhengran cupped his fists in salute and spoke that she noticed.

“Lady Que Xuan, the one capable of ringing the Five Elements Bell nine times has appeared. In accordance with your request, I have awakened you now.”

“What! The one who can ring the Bell nine times has already appeared?”

The little girl—no, the Artifact Spirit of the Five Elements Bell, Que Xuan—was stunned by Li Zhengran’s words. Excited, she looked around quickly and soon approached Wu Zhen’e.

But the moment she saw him, Que Xuan furrowed her brows tightly and after a long pause finally said,

“He doesn’t quite look the part.”

“Lady Que Xuan, what do you mean by that?”

Li Zhengran’s brows knitted in slight confusion as he asked.

But Que Xuan shook her head.

“It’s nothing. Maybe the appearance changed after reincarnation—who can be sure? However, the Master once told me that if someone can make the Five Elements Bell ring nine times, even if it isn’t him, I must still serve that person as my Master.”

“Kid, come over now so I can test your aptitude.”

With that, Que Xuan directly controlled the Five Elements Bell and flew right in front of Wu Zhen’e.

At that moment, Wu Zhen’e was still confused by what Que Xuan and Li Zhengran had said. Hearing Que Xuan speak, he finally found the chance to ask,

“Founding Patriarch, Senior Que Xuan, what exactly do you mean by what you said?”

Upon hearing Wu Zhen’e’s question, Li Zhengran glanced at Que Xuan first. After confirming she had no intention of stopping Wu Zhen’e from speaking, he slowly explained,

“What Que Xuan means is that if you truly can ring the Five Elements Bell nine times, then she will serve you as her Master. Kid, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—you must seize it.”

Hearing this, Wu Zhen’e’s heart stirred with shock, but there was no time to dwell on it. The Five Elements Bell was already before him.

Seeing this, Wu Zhen’e took a deep breath and resolutely placed his hand on the Five Elements Bell. As expected, there was no surprise—the Bell immediately rang out nine times.

Li Zhengran was naturally not surprised either, since he knew the people of the Five Elements Holy Land would never lie.

As for Que Xuan, she accepted fate with a sigh and said,

“The Master once told me that if someone could make me produce nine chimes, then that person is my new Master. According to the Master’s words, since you can make the Five Elements Bell ring nine times, you are my new Master!”

Having said this, Que Xuan didn’t wait for Wu Zhen’e’s consent but directly formed a contract with him. After all, with the Five Elements Bell being an eighth-grade artifact, Wu Zhen’e had no choice in the matter.

And so, Wu Zhen’e somewhat bewilderedly became the owner of an eighth-grade artifact.

After recognizing its Master, Wu Zhen’e also came to understand the true power of the Five Elements Bell.

[Five Elements Bell: An eighth-grade artifact capable of controlling the power of the Five Elements Dao. All five of the Dao’s powers can be wielded by the bearer and eventually integrated into the Master’s body.]

Currently, the power contained within the Five Elements Bell comprises two Dao forces: the Karma Dao and the Five Elements Dao.

The Karma Dao was the previous owner of the Five Elements Bell, though it’s unclear whether it was left behind by Wu Zhen’e’s past life. The Five Elements Dao, on the other hand, owes its presence to Li Zhengran’s influence.

Currently, Wu Zhen’e is cultivating the Calamity Dao. If he becomes accepted as Master, it probably won’t be long before the Five Elements Bell absorbs the power of the Calamity Dao.

“All right, Master, if there’s nothing urgent, don’t wake me up again. I’m not in good shape right now, and even if you call me out, I probably won’t be much help.”

Que Xuan yawned lazily, then returned inside the Five Elements Bell.

The Bell itself had already merged into Wu Zhen’e’s divine soul, being nurtured by the power of his divine soul.

After Que Xuan disappeared, Wu Zhen’e turned to Li Zhengran, clasping his fists in respect and asked, “Patriarch, may I ask where you and the other Four Great Holy Lords went? Why have you all been unreachable?”

Wu Zhen’e hadn’t forgotten the important matter. After all, the Five Founding Patriarchs had vanished without a trace years ago, as if they had disappeared from the mortal world altogether.

Over the years, the Five Great Holy Lands never stopped searching for their tracks—especially now, with the Blood Soul Sect’s resurgence looming large. Without the Five Founding Patriarchs, their strength would hardly be enough to defeat the Blood Soul Sect.

Hearing this, Li Zhengran’s expression grew serious. After a long pause, he sighed and said, “I am only a fragment of divine consciousness left in the Five Elements Holy Land. As for my True Self, he no longer resides in the Upper Realm.”

“What do you mean, no longer in the Upper Realm?” Wu Zhen’e asked curiously, sensing that he was touching on some great truth.

Li Zhengran replied, “Literally speaking, my True Self and the other Four Founding Patriarchs have already left the Upper Realm and gone to the Divine Realm.”

“The Divine Realm?”

Wu Zhen’e showed confusion, and Li Zhengran nodded.

“That’s right. Becoming immortals was just the beginning; above immortals are divine beings. The Blood Soul Sect’s invasion made the five of us realize how insignificant the Upper Realm truly is. But since the Upper Realm was sealed at that time, out of desperation, my True Self along with the other four Holy Lords had no choice but to seek a way forward in the Divine Realm.”

“Under the guidance of my True Self and the other four Holy Lords, we found an Ancient Star Road within Buzhou Mountain. However, it is incredibly perilous. Without the cultivation of a Late Stage Immortal Emperor, entering the Ancient Star Road is not advised.”

As Li Zhengran spoke the last part, his expression grew extremely serious. Before he could say more, he suddenly sensed something, and his expression shifted slightly. After a long moment, he sighed and said, “Well, the strength of this fragment of divine consciousness is about to be exhausted. With that being the case, let us part ways for now.”

After saying this, Li Zhengran slowly faded away from in front of Wu Zhen’e.

About two and a half minutes after Li Zhengran vanished, the Five Elements Secret Realm likewise dissolved and disappeared, immediately teleporting Wu Zhen’e out.