Library of Heaven’s Path 2: Eternal Destiny

Vol 2 Chapter 119 The Supreme is also embarrassed

“Come here and activate your Heaven's Fate.”

Interrupting his daydreams, the Longevity Supreme pointed at the glowing circle in front of him.

“Yes!”

With prior experience to guide him, Yan San-shisan no longer hesitated. He took two steps forward, stretched out his hand, and placed it near the circle.

This time, he held his breath and proceeded with extreme caution, fearing any mishap. Yet, like before, the glowing circle remained utterly still, as if lifeless.

Sweat beaded on his forehead as Yan San-shisan tried his hardest to activate his Heaven's Fate, feeling as though his mind was on the verge of crashing.

“That’s enough. You can step down now,” the Longevity Supreme gestured dismissively, his face devoid of expression.

“Senior, I didn’t do it properly earlier. Let me try again…” Yan San-shisan said anxiously.

“No need to continue. You and I lack the bond of teacher and disciple. Even if you try several more times, the result will be the same,” the Longevity Supreme shook his head.

He was seeking someone who had comprehended the Heaven's Fate of Life and Death, and it was evident that Yan San-shisan wasn’t suitable.

Crushed by the rejection, Yan San-shisan turned pale. Suddenly, a thought struck him, and his gaze landed on Zhang Xuan. “If it’s not me, could it be him?”

One disciple, one pet, and now even the beasts had taken on mentors like Zhou Cang. Could their teacher, Zhang Xuan, be even more extraordinary?

“Would you like to give it a try?” the Longevity Supreme turned his gaze toward Zhang Xuan.

“No, I’m unworthy to be your disciple. Let’s not waste any more time. If senior finds it bothersome, why not do as the others did and let the circle cover everyone to select on its own…” Zhang Xuan replied with a shake of his head.

A powerhouse of this level required Zhang Xuan to expend tens of thousands, if not millions, of strands of Heaven’s Fate Energy to probe him using the Library of Heaven’s Path. Deciding it wasn’t worth the effort, Zhang Xuan abstained. Thus, he had no idea what kind of Heaven's Fate the Supreme practiced or what type of successor he sought.

“Like the others?” The Longevity Supreme looked slightly puzzled.

“Those three seniors earlier used the same method to select their disciples…” Zhang Xuan explained.

“Uh…”

The three seniors, Zhou Cang and company, felt their faces flush with embarrassment.

They had lied, thinking Zhang Xuan would leave soon after passing by. Who would have thought he would expose them for having the same purpose—seeking disciples!

“Since you’ve already chosen, who are the lucky ones?” the Longevity Supreme asked with interest.

Even though these three were far beneath him in strength, they were still prominent figures on the continent. To become their disciples would be an extraordinary stroke of luck.

“You three, step forward,” Miao Hengsheng gestured toward Wei Ruyan and the others.

“Yes!” Wei Ruyan, Lu Chong, and Dao Li stepped out from the crowd.

The Longevity Supreme raised a curious brow. “Accepting disciples and including a pet as a bonus?”

Cough, cough. Zhou Cang nearly choked on his own saliva. He hastily explained, “Esteemed Supreme, that horse isn’t a pet; it’s my disciple!”

“Your disciple?”

The Longevity Supreme was momentarily stunned. “Although Chef’s Heaven's Fate isn’t a combat-oriented Heaven’s Fate and is considered an auxiliary domain… isn’t this going a bit too far?”

Being acquainted with Zhou Cang, he naturally knew what Heaven's Fate Zhou Cang practiced.

“Well…”

Unhappy with the slight against his disciple, Zhou Cang clarified, “Supreme, don’t underestimate Dao Li. Not only has it comprehended the Chef’s Heaven's Fate, but it also recently broke through to the Star River Realm. Furthermore, it’s only five or six years old, far more talented than Yan San-shisan.”

“Hm, its age is indeed young, and its cultivation time is short. Talent-wise, Yan San-shisan truly pales in comparison!”

The Longevity Supreme nodded after taking a glance.

Yan San-shisan: “???”

Why am I being dragged into this again?

“Exactly!” Zhou Cang continued, “Not only that, it has fully comprehended the Chef’s Heaven's Fate. Although it’s only at the second stage, with a bit of nurturing, it will undoubtedly soar to greater heights!”

“Fully comprehended the Chef’s Heaven's Fate?”

Realization dawned on the Longevity Supreme. “I see! That explains why you chose it as your disciple. But is selecting a horse based solely on its comprehension of a complete Chef’s Heaven's Fate not too rash?”

“Rash?”

Zhou Cang shook his head. “Supreme, my disciple may not be human, but it’s bigger, more spirited, and more talented than Yan San-shisan. Choosing it as my disciple is beyond question!”

Yan San-shisan felt like crying. Could you stop bringing me up already?

“Well, when you put it that way, it does make sense,” the Longevity Supreme nodded.

Zhou Cang seized the opportunity to ask, “Supreme, if you were in my situation, what would you do?”

“Me?”

The Longevity Supreme pondered for a moment before smiling faintly. “The Heaven's Fate I practice is among the pinnacle of the Source World. Only the strongest humans can comprehend it. If I were in your place, confronted with the choice between a horse and Yan San-shisan, I’d choose Yan San-shisan without hesitation.”

“…Alright then,” Zhou Cang fell silent.

He was at the end of his lifespan. Even if his disciple was just a horse, there was no turning back now. All he could hope was that Dao Li could someday transform into human form, saving him from embarrassment.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Enough of this. I’ve traveled a great distance and am eager to see what kind of person my successor might be!”

Brushing off the previous topic, the Longevity Supreme smiled and extended his finger forward.

Buzz!

The glowing circle expanded abruptly, enveloping everyone present.

Luo Ruoxi, Luo Qiqi, Liu Yang, and the others waited with bated breath, hoping to inherit the Supreme’s legacy and achieve rapid advancement.

However, after a moment, the glowing circle remained motionless, showing no reaction.

“What’s going on?”

The Longevity Supreme frowned. By all logic, if anyone had comprehended the Heaven’s Fate of Life and Death, the circle should have resonated upon contact. Could he have come to the wrong place? Was his successor absent?

Confused, he expanded the circle’s range to include Zhang Xuan, who had been speaking to him earlier.

Still, there was no reaction.

“Hall Master Shi, is everyone who participated in the assessment still here?” The Longevity Supreme turned to Shi Yunjing with a furrowed brow.

“They’re all here. No one has left,” Hall Master Shi confirmed before spotting something. Pointing, he added, “Oh, except that little chick over there—it hasn’t been tested yet…”

“A chick?”

The Longevity Supreme froze momentarily, his face darkening. “My Heaven’s Fate can only be comprehended by the most exceptional talents. And you’re suggesting a chick? Have my years of isolation made people forget my power to the point where they dare to insult me?”

Before he could finish speaking, the little chick hopped toward the glowing circle. The next moment, the circle’s energy surged like a flood, pouring entirely into the chick’s body and vanishing without a trace.

The Longevity Supreme: “???”

The little chick: “Cluck cluck… cluck?”

Author's Note