Chapter 117: Stepping Back
All three artifact spirits were taken aback by Ruby’s demand. They stood still in shock for several moments before Green recovered. He spoke with indignation.
“We swore not to take another master! You can’t be seriously asking us to submit to this Energy Gathering realm br—”
“Silence!” Blue chastised her companion in green robes. “I apologize for his tone, but he isn’t entirely incorrect. Your master’s cultivation is too low to be able to control us.”
“Nonsense! Are you saying my master is unworthy of you? As far as I know, once you take him as your master, you’ll be able to absorb the energies from the outside world. It’ll solve your so-called crisis. It’s a win-win deal.”
“Umm, but he won’t be able to make use of us,” Orange nervously stated, getting quieter the more he spoke.
“That is but a temporary matter. My master will surely soar to great heights in due time. It is your fortune to be able to serve him.”
Ruby’s proud boasting had left the three lesser spirits to be speechless. They didn’t know how to refute the request. Even Li Lang didn’t dare intervene. He knew too little regarding how artifact spirits operated. He didn’t know if what Ruby said was true. If it really solved the three spirit’s predicament and also gained him a powerful artifact, it was in his best interest to let things continue their course.
“That…request is a little sudden for us,” Blue finally broke her silence. “While the three of us did decide not to take another master, we also vowed to our previous master that we would continue to pass on his sect’s legacy. Please give us some time to think it through.”
“How dare—”
“Ruby!” Li Lang interjected. “It’s fine. Give them some time.”
“If you say so, Master.”
Li Lang exchanged nods with Blue.