Soon, after several instances of teleportation and traveling through the Dark Universe, the Tidal Blade King finally returned to the Divine Base.
"Well, isn't this the Tidal Blade King?"
"Weren't you guarding the Misty Sea floor in the Star Tower?"
"Why are you back?"
"Did you have some big harvest?"
A sealed king-level immortal from the Hong Alliance greeted him with a smile upon seeing him.
"Shadow Leopard King, nothing much this time," the Tidal Blade King replied casually. "I've been in the Star Tower too long, decided to return to Chaos City for a bit of rest."
"I see. I was planning to team up with you in the Star Tower, then. Guess I'll go ask someone else."
The Shadow Leopard King didn't find anything odd about his explanation. After all, it was only natural that the Tidal Blade King, who had been stationed at the Outer Battlefield for so long, would want to rest.
Once the Shadow Leopard King left, the Tidal Blade King didn't even head to the resting quarters distributed by the Divine Base's intelligent system. Instead, he directly applied for retirement.
Immediately after, he passed through a fixed divine kingdom passage and returned to the Human Territory.
As soon as he arrived, he rushed straight toward Chaos City without delay.
...
After several days of guidance, Luo Fan and the Tidal Blade King exchanged contact information.
The Tidal Blade King told Luo Fan that he could come to him anytime if he had questions.
After saying farewell to the somewhat silent Grandor, Luo Fan left.
He planned to return and organize what he had learned from this experience.
At the same time, he would claim his most recent rewards.
Once Luo Fan was gone, the Tidal Blade King walked to Grandor's side, sighing with emotion.
"Wood Spirit, you really picked up a treasure this time."
"Your little disciple's talent is terrifying, his future is limitless!"
Grandor fell silent at his words.
After a long while, he finally said, "Yes… in terms of laws, I'm no longer fit to be his teacher."
A faint self-deprecating smile appeared on his face.
The Tidal Blade King nodded slightly. "That kid's talent is downright monstrous. I feel it won't take long before he reaches our level."
"If he performs well during his entry into Chaos City, especially when comprehending the Chaos Stele, he might even attract the attention of some great beings."
"If that happens, his future will surpass ours for sure. He might even break through to become a Venerable."
Although Luo Fan's current comprehension was only slightly above Berlan's, with his system added to the mix, he was completely comparable to a once-in-a-million-epoch genius.
Grandor said nothing more. As a sealed king himself, he fully understood what that meant.
Soon, the two of them returned to the room they had been in earlier and continued drinking.
Neither spoke, quietly sharing the wine in silence.
The Tidal Blade King glanced at Grandor's quiet expression, thinking he was simply contemplating how to train Luo Fan next.
After a long silence, Grandor suddenly made up his mind.
His previously dazed eyes regained their clarity.
He turned to his longtime friend.
"Tidal Blade."
"Hm?" The Tidal Blade King looked over, surprised by Grandor's serious tone.
"I want to ask you for a favor."
The Tidal Blade King waved his hand, taking another sip of wine. "Just say it. With our friendship, as long as it's within my power, I'll do it."
Grandor's expression remained serious.
"I want you to take Luo Fan as your disciple."
"No problem, I can... Wait, what?"
The Tidal Blade King froze, setting his cup down as he stared wide-eyed at Grandor.
"What did you just say?"
He thought he must have misheard.
Even with his immortal-level perception, it sounded unbelievable.
"I'm asking you to take Luo Fan as your disciple as well."
At that moment, Grandor sincerely hoped the Tidal Blade King would take Luo Fan as his disciple.
After all, he knew this would be best for Luo Fan.
At this point, there was little he could teach Luo Fan anymore.
Maybe later, when Luo Fan reached the World Master or Immortal level, and could spare time to study alchemy, he could continue teaching him in that area.
He had thought it through.
He had taken Luo Fan as his disciple originally because of Luo Fan's alchemist potential.
Since that was the case, he might as well be honest with himself, he would remain Luo Fan's teacher in alchemy.
As for combat and laws, the most suitable teacher was the Tidal Blade King.
He knew his old friend's character very well.
And he believed that the Tidal Blade King was the best possible mentor for Luo Fan in law comprehension and battle.
He no longer felt conflicted about his disciple apprenticing under another master.
After all, in the universe, such things were common.
In fact, many teachers hoped their disciples could learn under someone stronger.
Grandor had only felt uneasy because he had only recently taken Luo Fan as his disciple—and now was already handing him off.
But now, he'd come to terms with it.
This was Luo Fan's most crucial growth period.
For his disciple's sake, a little discomfort meant nothing.
And since it would be his brother who would take him as a student, there was even less to feel awkward about.
Better his brother than an outsider.
Among all those he knew, few were more suitable than the Tidal Blade King.
Only Venerables could be considered better.
But given Luo Fan's current inheritances, being taught by a Venerable or by a sealed king would make little difference.
After all, the Tidal Blade King was nearly at the level of an Invincible King!
"You got along well with my little disciple before, didn't you?" Grandor added. "With his talent, I believe he's qualified to be your disciple too."
He was just about to continue persuading his friend when...
"This is what you said, right? No take-backs!"
The Tidal Blade King's eyes suddenly lit up. "Well, what are you waiting for? Call your... no, our disciple over!"
Grandor froze.
"You… what do you mean our disciple…?"
"Come on, stop fussing! Go call our precious disciple here already!"
The Tidal Blade King waved him off eagerly.
Grandor stared blankly at his "good brother," who was acting even more excited than he was.
Wait a second, when did it become "our" disciple?
Then it hit him.
"Oh, I see how it is!" he said, dumbfounded. "You planned this all along, didn't you?"
The Tidal Blade King, far from being embarrassed, looked smug.
"Heh, can you blame me? A disciple like that is one in a trillion!"
"Same path as me, same weapon too, how could I not be tempted?"
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