Apprenticeship

Lin Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that Horn might agree to Jiang Wan's proposal to go to Tianhai.

Tang Yuxin's face was tense. Horn's prowess was daunting, and she wondered if she could keep up with his progress. She glanced at Jiang Wan, feeling that she fell short in comparison, and a trace of disappointment flickered in her eyes.

Jiang Wan's cultivation level was impressive, likely in the Sky Control realm, and she held a high position as the vice president of Tianhai Immortal Martial Academy. Her support could significantly benefit Horn. If Horn joined Tianhai Immortal Martial Academy, he might be shielded from threats from the Imperial Capital Immortal Martial Academy.

Tang Yuxin stubbornly believed that Horn's rejection of Jiang Wan was because of her. She felt responsible for blocking Horn's bright future.

Tang Yuxin opened her mouth to speak, but Lin Zixuan was quicker. "Jiang Wan, enough with the nonsense! Horn's girlfriend is Tang Yuxin. As the vice president of Tianhai Immortal Martial Academy, should you be more serious?"

She turned to Tang Yuxin and said, "Yuxin, don't pay attention to her. She's always speaking nonsense."

Tang Yuxin pursed her lips and nodded, taking comfort in Lin Zixuan's words.

Wang Menglu, now at the early stage of the Innate Realm, stepped out of the formation with a face full of excitement. Hearing Jiang Wan's remarks, she reassured Tang Yuxin, "Don't worry, Horn won't be swayed. You should have more confidence in yourself!"

Jiang Wan, feeling self-doubt, fixed her gaze on Horn. Was her charm fading? It seemed impossible! The issue must lie with Horn.

"Brother Horn, are you sure there's nothing wrong with your orientation?" Jiang Wan asked.

Lin Zixuan shouted, "Jiang Wan, that's enough! Mr. Qiao and Mr. Wei are still here. Can you stop being so inappropriate?"

She knew well that Horn's orientation was perfectly fine; she had experienced his power firsthand.

Mr. Wei, taking a deep breath to compose himself, said, "Young lady Jiang, you must show respect in front of Young Master Su. He is not only the strongest one-star Alchemist on earth but also the most talented two-star formation mage."

"In terms of setting up two-star formations, Old Man Qiao and I are definitely not on his level."

Mr. Qiao added, "If Young Master Su is willing to go to Tianhai with you, we won't interfere. But if you try to force him, Old Man Wei and I won't stand by idly. Did you understand?"

Jiang Wan, realizing the gravity of the situation, nodded seriously. "Mr. Wei, Mr. Qiao, I understand. I was only joking with Horn. I don't want to offend you."

Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao were highly regarded formation masters; Mr. Wei was a four-star formation mage, and Mr. Qiao was a three-star. The highest level on earth was reportedly Seven Stars, which they had never encountered.

To show his apology, Mr. Wei offered a piece of a broken formation for Horn to study. "This is a fragment of the Ancient Elephant Formation, a five-star formation. Although incomplete, it can still be beneficial for study."

Mr. Wei presented the fragment with care. "I visited a five-star formation mage with this fragment, but he couldn't complete it. However, studying it could still provide insights."

Mr. Qiao chimed in, "Old Man Wei, you've finally decided to share this incomplete formation. You've always had excuses before. Now, with Young Master Su here, you're willing to be generous. It seems you don't take me seriously!"

Mr. Wei retorted, "What do you know? Although Young Master Su's formation level is lower than yours, his talent might enable him to learn something from it."

He handed the fragment to Horn and then produced thousands of High Grade spirit stones from his storage ring. "Feel free to use these as needed. If you gain insights from this fragment, you can set up the formation right here."

Mr. Wei's storage ring contained at least 5,000 High Grade spirit stones, each worth a significant amount, totaling 50 billion.

Not to be outdone, Mr. Qiao also contributed 5,000 High Grade spirit stones from his own storage ring. "Feel free to use mine as well."

Lin Zixuan and Jiang Wan were envious of the storage rings. Tang Yuxin and Wang Menglu stared in awe at the pile of High Grade spirit stones.

Horn, sensing the sincerity of the two elders, looked at the fragment and understood its intricacies with a single glance. Without further ado, he focused and made the spirit stones levitate.

In seconds, the stones arranged themselves around the villa, and a thick blue light surged from the ground. The formation's fluctuations split the sky, and a colossal elephant, over 20 meters tall, materialized, exuding terrifying power.

Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao, astonished, paled at the sight. Mr. Wei, his voice trembling, exclaimed, "Is this truly the Five-Star Ancient Elephant Formation? It's unmistakable! Did you complete it all in your mind and create it with a single thought? No six-star formation mage could match this. You must be at least a seven-star formation mage!"

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Mr. Wei knelt before Horn, "Senior Su, please accept me as your disciple! I cannot let this opportunity slip by."

Mr. Qiao, equally eager, quickly knelt and kowtowed, "Senior Su, please accept me as well. I am more sensible than Old Man Wei!"

To them, Horn's formation skills surpassed all, making him a fitting master regardless of age.