Inside the main hall.
After Lin Xiuyuan and the other two were trapped in the illusion array, Sect Leader Shen casually swept his gaze over them.
The elderly man sitting to the left and right, who had his eyes closed in meditation, and the middle-aged man sipping his tea, also turned their gazes toward them.
After the Heart-Questioning Array enveloped the three of them, the mysterious aura from all directions gathered around them, creating a faint white light swirling around them.
But before long, the white light surrounding the other two disciples began to slowly change, turning into different shades of blue and red, thus inexplicably revealing a somewhat chaotic aura.
In contrast, the strange phenomenon formed by the array aura surrounding Lin Xiuyuan always maintained a gentle white light that swirled around him.
As time went on, the faint white light gradually became more intense.
"To achieve Foundation Establishment among the ranks of rogue cultivators truly demonstrates a steadfast Dao heart. In comparison, we two disciples are truly a disgrace."
The middle-aged man sitting to the side nodded, then shook his head and said something after seeing this.
"After all, these two are quite talented. They were introduced into the inner sect at the beginning of their cultivation. In terms of competition, they can't compare with the outer sect disciples. Naturally, they can't compare with these rogue cultivators who broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage through fighting. They can't compare at all in terms of Dao Heart. As for other aspects, these rogue cultivators are mostly hard to describe."
Sect Leader Shen smiled, then turned to the old man beside him and asked, "Steward Huang, what do you think?"
"Well, according to the elder of the Zhou family, this person came from the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, specifically bringing his parents' ashes to return to his roots. Perhaps he also had other thoughts, but it shows that he has an excellent character. The firmness of his Dao heart now further proves this point. Generally speaking, such a strong phenomenon is rare in the history of advancement, and it has mostly appeared on those Golden Core ancestors."
"Although its aura is weak, it probably doesn't possess any inherited true techniques. If its spiritual roots are decent, it could be a promising seedling!"
The old man, who was also Deacon Huang, smiled and continued, "As for those two, their Dao hearts are not firm enough. Let them continue to hone their skills at Nine Heavens Mountain. Although it will delay their path of cultivation a bit, in the long run, it will be of great benefit."
Sect Leader Shen nodded. Deacon Huang shared a similar thought, so he turned his gaze back to the middle-aged man and asked, "Protector Wu, what do you think?"
"I've used my secret technique to investigate, and there's nothing strange about it. It's just that rogue cultivator's soul seems unusually powerful, but it looks smooth and rounded, not like it's been possessed. I guess it's nothing. It's probably because his Dao heart is strong, which makes his soul solid and stable, thus making it a bit stronger!"
Protector Wu said calmly.
"Alright, it's settled then. These three will all be incorporated into Nine Heavens Mountain!"
Sect Leader Shen nodded and then spoke.
Once a Foundation Establishment disciple advances to the next level, officially entering the middle ranks of the sect and beginning to come into contact with the core members, they naturally cannot afford to be careless.
In addition to the sect leader's assessment and promotion, the candidates also need to be reviewed by the people in the Hall of Affairs and the Hall of Law Enforcement. Only after unanimous approval can they officially enter Jiuxiao Mountain or directly enter the main branch!
Since none of the three have any objections, it basically means that these three will likely become main disciples in the future, officially enter the middle level of the sect, and enter the core training sequence!
Not long after, the dense and soft white light surrounding Lin Xiuyuan faded, and he gradually opened his eyes and returned to the main hall, which made Lin Xiuyuan breathe a sigh of relief.
He glanced at the two disciples beside him who were still asleep, then cupped his hands in greeting and stood aside quietly waiting.
After more than fifteen minutes, the two disciples gradually awoke from the Heart-Questioning Array.
At this moment, they were no longer as respectful and composed as before. They were covered in sweat and looked somewhat frightened, as if they had encountered some kind of illusion in the Questioning Heart Formation.
As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw Lin Xiuyuan standing quietly to the side, resting with his eyes closed.
For a moment, the two disciples were stunned, their faces turning slightly red.
They initially thought Lin Xiuyuan was just a rogue cultivator, and as a disciple of a major sect, they couldn't help but look down on him.
Upon closer inspection, they realized that the other person had clearly woken up earlier than them, which made them both feel somewhat ashamed, but at the same time, it subtly changed their opinion of Lin Xiuyuan.
"Very good. You have all passed the Heart-Questioning Array and will now be disciples of Mount Jiuxiao. The path of cultivation is long and arduous. We must strive to explore it, maintain a sense of awe, and diligently cultivate ourselves so that we can continuously climb the path to immortality!"
After giving a word of encouragement, Sect Leader Shen said, "I am Shen Yongze, and I currently hold the position of Sect Leader of Yunxiao Sect. I handle miscellaneous matters for the various Golden Core Ancestors and Supreme Elders, and I am in charge of all matters except for the four main mountain ranges. If you have any problems in the future, you may come to me, Sect Leader!"
After Sect Leader Shen finished speaking, Deacon Huang stood up, stroked his goatee, and said calmly, "I am Huang Yushan, an inner sect deacon, in charge of all affairs of the Foundation Establishment disciples of Nine Heavens Mountain in the Deacon Hall. These Qiankun bags contain your cultivation expenses for the next year, as well as the equipment for Foundation Establishment disciples. There is also a jade slip inside, which details your duties as disciples of Nine Heavens Mountain."
After saying this, Deacon Huang waved his hand and threw out three Qiankun bags, which landed in front of the three people respectively.
The three of them reached out and took it, but did not examine it immediately. They cupped their hands in greeting and then looked to their right.
The middle-aged man, Protector Wu, slowly stood up, and a stern and chilling aura emanated from him, causing the three of them to feel a sense of fear and caution.
Protector Wu then spoke, “I am Wu Ping, a protector of the Enforcement Hall, one of the protectors stationed at Mount Jiuxiao. In your daily cultivation, remember to abide by the sect rules and refrain from any actions that harm the sect's interests. Although our Jiuxiao Sect is not a traditional righteous sect, you must always maintain the demeanor of a major sect and never forget your initial aspirations for cultivation. Once you practice evil methods and embark on a crooked path, you will bring harm to the common people…”
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