"This..." After listening to the narration of Master Ziwei, even though Immortal Chisong was knowledgeable and experienced, he was still a little amused.

He doesn't want to become a disciple of the headmaster, but would rather worship the elders as his teacher, and even avoids the position of chief disciple. What kind of thing is this?

"What do you mean?" asked Immortal Chisong again.

"Immortal." Master Ziwei said calmly, "Let the chief disciple choose his own master."

Since the headmaster didn't care about his disciples being robbed, Chisong Xianren certainly had no reason to deny it. He nodded and said:

"Then let's do it this way... But Chang Geng can't accept too many disciples, so as not to hinder his own path."

"That's right." Master Ziwei nodded.

With so many elders coming to ask for favors, and behind them are large and small immortal cultivation families, the pressure from their combined efforts should not be underestimated.

Since the Immortal Chisong had spoken, the power was in the hands of the Ziwei Sect Master and the Elder Changgeng. Whether it was decided to take three, five, or seven, "it was all the Immortal Chisong's idea", "if you want to find someone, go talk to the Immortal Chisong".

After returning to the main hall, Master Ziwei called Qiu Changtian over and said to him separately:

"The Immortal has already promised, how many disciples do you plan to accept?"

Can I not accept any of them? Qiu Changtian thought to himself, but said:

"Please ask Master to arrange it."

"In my opinion, four is enough." Master Ziwei stroked his beard and said, "Xu Ge Luo Zhao, take one each."

"Does the Zhao family in Guyuan also have it?" Qiu Changtian asked in surprise.

"That's the little girl who is currently ranked fourth." Master Ziwei replied.

Accepting four disciples...is not a problem at all. I can just let my junior sister help me teach them.

Thinking of this, Qiu Changtian agreed.

Turning around and walking out, he raised his arm, a sword flashed in his sleeve, and the sword carrying the letter flew towards Xu Yinglian.

Xu Yinglian received the message, read it silently, and then lowered the height of the sword light.

At the end of the road to heaven, only a hundred steps away from the Heavenly Gate, there were already more than thirty people sitting densely packed there.

This situation has happened in the past, but the sitting positions were generally more scattered, not as concentrated in one place as they are now, as if they were having a picnic in the mountains.

Xu Yinglian lowered the sword and glanced at Xu Jin casually. The latter immediately stood up and turned to face the direction of Tianmen.

"The headmaster has ordered," Xu Yinglian said loudly, "the chief disciple can choose his own master."

As soon as the words fell, it was like the firing of a starting gun, and everyone below moved almost at the same time.

Xu Jin walked the fastest because she had already assumed her position. Luo Chuan was originally sitting on the ground, but he quickly stood up and took a step, falling behind her by seven or eight steps.

Ge Juan quickly followed Luo Chuan. These three people were worthy of being the first echelon before. Now they made another effort to move forward and immediately took the lead again.

As for the people behind, most of them began to stagger after just taking a few steps - the Demonic Sound amplified their muscle soreness and physical fatigue.

Soon, a slender girl left the large group behind and quickly chased in the direction of Ge Juan in front.

Is that... Zhao Yunhu of the Guyuan Zhao family?

Xu Yinglian recalled briefly and remembered that the little girl had been hiding in the second echelon before. Unexpectedly, she had deliberately kept some strength.

She extended her gaze forward again and saw that Luo Chuan's speed was still increasing, and it was obvious that his physique was better than Xu Jin's.

But Xu Jin took advantage of the first-mover advantage. Even though the distance was getting shorter, he kept exerting force with his feet, and it seemed that he would not be overtaken quickly in a short time.

As for Ge Juan, she followed Luo Chuan slowly and leisurely. It was unclear whether she was using all her strength to maintain the speed or planning to overtake at the last moment.

Xu Yinglian was curious and watched the three people chasing each other. When they were close to the mountain gate, Ge Juan suddenly took a step and rushed up two steps at a time!

However, Luo Chuan and Xu Jin also quickened their pace, changing from walking to running and moving forward at full speed... These three people actually had some energy left over, and at this moment they all burst out at the same time, starting to compete for the top spot.

Since there was not much distance left, the final ranking remained unchanged: Xu Jin first, Luo Chuan second, and Ge Juan third.

Then about a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Yunhu also completed his journey to heaven and crossed the Heavenly Gate.

Looking at the remaining people in the second echelon behind, because they stayed in the Demonic Sound for too long, each of them moved as slowly as a turtle, and only stepped up one step with a grunt.

It seems that the four of them are the ones with the most potential this year, Xu Yinglian thought to himself.

In previous years, those who were able to complete the journey to heaven in the first echelon were basically people from the four families of Xu, Luo, Zhao and Ge who took turns to be the banker. However, now all four families are present, which is rare.

I just don't know how my senior brother will accept a disciple.

The four of them took a short rest at the Tianmen, and were soon led into the Yuxu Palace by the disciples, where they became disciples in order.

"Disciple wishes to take Elder Chang Geng as his master." Xu Jin, as the chief disciple, spoke first.

This was not unexpected, so the elders and masters did not react. Only Qiu Changtian said calmly:

"Why do you want to take me as your master?"

Xu Jin turned to look at Xu Yinglian behind the crowd and replied:

"Disciple... I have always admired our ancestor, Master Qiongying, and our ancestor respected Elder Changgeng the most, so I am willing to be Elder Changgeng's disciple."

This answer was really clever. It seemed like the younger generation's worship of their ancestors, but in fact it was secretly reminding Qiu Changtian, "I am from your wife's family, and I am one of us."

Qiu Changtian was impressed by her cleverness and nodded in agreement.

The next one was Luo Chuan. This boy said loudly:

"I also want to take Master Chang Geng as my teacher."

"What's the reason?" Qiu Changtian asked.

"Ancestor Han Yuan said..." Luo Chuan was about to follow suit, but was interrupted by Qiu Changtian with a smile, "You can't use the same excuse again."

So Luo Chuan thought for a moment and said:

"My disciple wants to make a first-grade golden elixir, and I would like to ask for guidance from the predecessors. It must be you, Elder Chang Geng."

In just a few words, he first showed his great ambitions, and then secretly praised Qiu Changtian, who nodded with satisfaction.

It was Ge Juan's turn. She naturally chose Elder Chang Geng and replied:

"Elder Chang Geng is a man of great wisdom and enlightenment, a rare gift that is hard to come by in a thousand years. I was born with the ability to speak and great wisdom, but I can hardly bring out even one ten-thousandth of the value of this gift on the path of Tao. I beg Elder Chang Geng to guide me."

Haha, Qiu Changtian was also amazed.

These boys and girls, each of them is about sixteen or seventeen years old, but they speak in all kinds of routines. They are indeed from a family of immortal cultivators... Well, maybe my personality and coping methods have already been planned by the four major families of Kunlun, and they have been taught how to deal with me.

Finally it was Zhao Yunhu's turn. Just when Qiu Changtian was about to hear what the Zhao family had to say, he heard Zhao Yunhu say in a resounding voice:

"I heard that Elder Chang Geng was once an enemy of our Guyuan Zhao family, but in the end our family suffered a great defeat."

"I chose Elder Chang Geng as my disciple because I wanted to know where the Zhao family failed!"

Qiu Changtian: ...

Everyone: ...

Well, the Zhao family of Guyuan definitely didn’t give this person any training.

Chapter 16 Teaching Each

In the end, Qiu Changtian accepted four disciples as Master Ziwei said.

Xu Jin has the best character, even better than Xu Yinglian at the beginning, there is nothing to complain about him.

(Qiu Changtian unconsciously overlooked the culprit that caused Junior Sister Xu's unstable state of mind)

Luo Chuan's physique is even better, probably the best among all.

Originally, the Shushan Shangqing Sect was more suitable for him, but the Luo family wanted to bet on him, so it was fine. After all, my sword-controlling skills, Qiu Changtian, were second to none in the entire Kunlun Taiqing Sect.

Ge Juan's greatest advantage lies in his wisdom, so it is obvious that he should go to Penglai Yuqing Temple.

She chose to become his disciple for similar reasons. Anyway, he could teach her whatever she wanted to learn.

The last one is Zhao Yun Lake.

This little girl... After the apprenticeship ceremony ended that day, Qiu Changtian went to ask a few elders of the Zhao family faction in Guyuan, only to find out that the Zhao family had actually prepared a whole set of excuses for her.

Originally, Zhao Yunhu had given good assurances in front of the family elders, and answered questions fluently during the rehearsal - but who would have thought that at the apprenticeship ceremony, he suddenly threw away the script and performed freely.

The elders of the Zhao family were so frightened that they were helpless. Now they could only hint to Qiu Changtian in a roundabout way that Zhao Yunhu was actually outstanding in all aspects, but he was a little stubborn in character, and they hoped that he would not mind.

Qiu Changtian certainly wouldn't get angry with the little girl, and he didn't attach much importance to the master-disciple relationship. After all, he would betray the sect sooner or later, and being too close to these disciples would only harm them.

Therefore, he and Xu Yinglian, along with four disciples, flew back to Miaoxuan Mountain on their swords.

"Please introduce yourselves." In the cave, Qiu Changtian sat casually on the edge of the stone bed and gave the order.

Xu Yinglian took a cushion from the side and gave it to the four disciples to kneel on.

"How do I introduce myself?" Luo Chuan asked first, "What does Master want to hear?"

"Just tell me about yourself in general." Qiu Changtian said casually, "What you like, what you hate, and your dreams."

The four disciples looked at each other in bewilderment. What kind of self-introduction was this?

In this era, people usually introduce themselves by saying "My name is so-and-so, my courtesy name is so-and-so, and my background is so-and-so..." However, the information Qiu Changtian mentioned was too personal, which made everyone feel a little weird.

But since the master had spoken, no one dared to disobey, so Luo Chuan took the lead and said:

"I'm Luo Chuan. I like practicing, I hate the weak, and my dream is to make a first-grade golden elixir!"

Xu Yinglian looked at him silently, thinking that the child was clever, but not mature enough.

Earlier at the apprenticeship ceremony, Qiu Changtian had not yet agreed to accept you as a disciple. He wanted to test your quick wits, so it was okay for you to show off your cleverness.

But now that the master-disciple relationship has been confirmed, asking you this question is to quickly narrow the interpersonal distance. If you continue to pretend to flatter him, you will lose your true nature.

"Is that so?" Qiu Changtian said with a smile, "But you are also a weakling now, aren't you?"

"I can't be a weak person forever." Luo Chuan said confidently.

"Yeah." Qiu Changtian didn't comment and looked at the others, "What about you?"

"Xu Jin." Xu Jin replied, "I like reading, I don't hate anything, my dream is to be free and unfettered."

"Oh, then what is Da Xiaoyao?" Qiu Changtian asked with a smile.

Xu Jin was silent for a moment, then replied:

"Everything you do comes from your heart, and there is no need to do anything out of necessity."

This little girl...it seems that she was specifically asked by the Tiannan Xu family to become my disciple. She is very unhappy.

Qiu Changtian glanced at Xu Yinglian subtly, meaning that although this child seems indifferent, his competitive spirit is exactly the same as you were back then.

Xu Yinglian's lips curled slightly and said:

"Even if you become an immortal, if someone you care about forces you to do something you don't want to do, what will you do?"

Xu Jin answered without hesitation:

“I don’t have anyone I care about.”

Then, she discovered that everyone looked at her with a bit more pity for some unknown reason.

...Did I say something wrong? Xu Jin was puzzled.

Qiu Changtian laughed, and a warm feeling spread in his heart.

He guessed what example Xu Yinglian was giving:

In the past, Junior Sister Xu was always unwilling to accept the fact that "I am weaker than my senior brother", and her competitive spirit has not changed.

Just because of love, she is willing to force herself to accept the fact and be inferior to her senior brother. This is naturally not a great freedom, but will Xu Yinglian regret it?

As for Xu Jin, the child is too young and she won’t understand if you tell her this.

"What about you two?" Qiu Changtian looked at the other two.

"I'm Ge Juan." Ge Juan said, "I also like reading and practicing. I hate troublesome things, and my dream is to become the next headmaster of Kunlun."

"Why do you want to be the head of Kunlun?" Qiu Changtian asked in surprise.

"Because Master will definitely lead Kunlun to the top." Ge Juan replied, "I just want to take shelter under the big tree planted by Master."

So everyone burst into laughter, except Zhao Yunhu. The little girl still had a tight poker face and said nothing.

"Zhao Yunhu, what about you?" Qiu Changtian pointed out.

"Me." Zhao Yunhu paused, "I like smart people and hate stupid people. My dream is to take charge of the Guyuan Zhao family and make those hopelessly stupid old guys shut up!"

This guy is really bold... The other three disciples wiped her sweat, and only heard Qiu Changtian ask:

"Do you have any complaints against the elders in your family?"

"They are all too stupid." Zhao Yunhu replied.

"For example?" Qiu Changtian continued to ask.

"I'm not stupid." Zhao Yunhu replied, meaning that this kind of thing involves family secrets, how could I tell you?

The other three looked at her speechlessly, thinking, is it okay for you to scold the family elders?

Qiu Changtian smiled and said:

"Okay, I think I understand you guys."

"Next, let's talk about cultivation. I am cultivating the 'Nine Heavens Pure Land Realm Mantra', but this Qi-refining technique must be taught by the headmaster himself. I am currently discussing this with the headmaster, so I cannot teach you for the time being."

"Before the results come out, in addition to breathing and refining qi, passing the three levels as quickly as possible and entering the qi refining stage, you must also choose a fighting method to protect yourself."

At this point, Qiu Changtian pondered for a moment and said:

"Xu Jin should practice Taoism first, Luo Chuan should learn sword control, Ge Juan can consider talismans or formations, Zhao Yunhu... Yunhu, what do you want to learn?"

"I want to learn thunder magic!" Zhao Yunhu said immediately.

"Okay, I'll teach you the Thunder Method." Qiu Changtian clapped his hands and smiled, "After you enter the Qi Refining Stage, I'll arrange for you to fight each other so that you can understand the advantages and disadvantages of various fighting methods."

"Then, I will arrange for you to choose again, how about that?"