Chapter 76
With a wave of his hand, all the disciples whose spiritual roots had been detected appeared in front of the majestic and imposing gate of the Lingju Sect in the blink of an eye.
The golden plaque of Lingju Sect was even more magnificent and solemn than in the video. It was surrounded by immortal energy and carried a faint pressure that made people feel awe and dare not look directly at it!
Leng Xiao: "Congratulations on arriving here. From this moment on, you are officially inner disciples of the Lingju Sect."
After Leng Xiao finished speaking, he made a hand seal with one hand, gathering spiritual light at his fingertips, and gently waved it towards the crowd, causing the disciples to emit a dazzling spiritual light.
"Wow, we're glowing."
"What happened?"
"I don't know."
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In the blink of an eye, all the disciples' clothes were changed into uniform blue and white sect uniforms.
"You are now wearing the attire of inner disciples of the Lingju Sect. Your luggage has been delivered to your residence, and there is also a set of training clothes available for daily change."
"If you feel that two sets of clothes are not enough, there is a Mingqing Tower in the sect. Mingqing Tower sells all kinds of items such as magic robes, pills, talismans and so on. You can find everything you need and want to buy there."
"Alright, now keep quiet and follow me into the Lingju Sect!"
In the blink of an eye...
The new disciples were led to the sunken plaza in front of the sect's main hall, where a group of disciples dressed in the same attire were already waiting.
They were Xiaoyu, Xiaohui, and the other children they had rescued in Hanhai City.
"Are these all senior brothers and sisters? They're so beautiful and gorgeous!"
"I'll be seeing so many good-looking people every day from now on, and maybe we can even cultivate together. Just thinking about it makes me so happy!"
"But where is Fairy Sister, and Luo Hengzhi?"
"The big shots will definitely be the last to appear. Don't worry, this is the first time Lingju Sect has publicly recruited new members, so you'll definitely see them today."
"Don't you think every building here is beautiful? It's both beautiful and imposing, and just one look at it can make your heart tremble."
"I heard that Lingju Temple was renamed Lingju Sect because it was a major sect of immortal cultivation a thousand years ago, but it declined for some unknown reason. With the changing times, it was renamed Lingju Temple."
"If it is truly a great sect with a history spanning millennia, then it must have a solid foundation. Someone like me, with only four spiritual roots and poor talent, has really struck it rich this time."
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The sounds of dragon roars and phoenix cries pierced through the clouds. The giant bodies of the dragon and fire phoenix, which had been wandering around somewhere, landed in front of the main hall, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
Suddenly, the figures of Master Yunqing, Elder Qian, Ye Zilu, Hengzhi, and others appeared in front of the main hall, causing a commotion!
"The fairy sister has arrived! It's the fairy sister! She's so beautiful in person!"
"And Luo Hengzhi, that face is so handsome."
"They're both even better looking and more handsome than the pictures online; they look so good together!"
"Are the two old men in the middle immortals? Their auras are so powerful and oppressive."
"Who are those people younger than us standing next to the fairy-like beauty?"
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Master Yunqing looked at the young and innocent faces chattering incessantly below the stage, but did not silence them. Instead, he let them discuss for quite a while.
Lingju Sect hasn't been this lively in a long time!
Master Yunqing raised his hand, and instantly all sound disappeared.
He took a step forward, his expression serious as he scanned each disciple below the stage. These children were the future hope of Lingju Sect. The backbone of the sect would be born from among these children, leading Lingju Sect back to its former glory!
"Knock knock knock..."
The ethereal and deep sound of the bell emanated from the sect's protective array, and strands of golden light flowed into the hearts of every disciple along with the sound.
This is the Soul-Shocking Bell, which can cleanse and purify the soul and remove impurities from the body. It is an initiation gift given to each disciple by the Lingju Sect.
Under the purification of the bell, restless and agitated hearts returned to tranquility, and youthful faces gained a touch of detachment from worldly affairs.
Next, Master Yunqing summoned the Cloud Cauldron, and a drop of essence blood floated from the forehead of each disciple present, rising into the air and then transforming into a bright lamp!
Master Yunqing waved his hand, and all the lanterns flew in an orderly fashion toward the highest palace on the nearby Chifeng Peak.
Master Yunqing's voice was low and slow, yet it carried an irresistible pressure: "This is the Soul Lamp. From this moment on, your soul and life are connected to this lamp. If you betray the Lingju Sect, the lamp will be extinguished and your path will be extinguished!"
"yes!"
The disciples bowed and greeted each other, their former frivolity and impetuosity from when they first entered the Lingju Sect now replaced by a more composed and leisurely demeanor.
Master Yunqing: "You are the first batch of disciples of the sect. For the time being, you will not be assigned to any particular lineage or master. Regardless of your talent, from today onwards, you will all cultivate and study together."
"To help you better understand the ancient cultivation methods, the sect will offer courses in traditional Chinese culture."
"One year from today, the sect will hold a grand competition. Outstanding disciples will be selected as core disciples of each peak and will receive better cultivation resources. I hope you will seize the opportunity and devote yourself to cultivation!"
"Your disciple will remember this!"
After speaking, Master Yunqing waved for everyone to disperse, and Yan Yanjiang, Yu Zhi, and others led them to familiarize themselves with the sect's environment.
Ye Zi and Luo Hengzhi spotted a familiar face in the crowd. It was the same guy they had met before, the one with the lightning attribute who made stinky tofu. He waved to Ye Zi and Luo Hengzhi but didn't come any closer. He then turned and left with the others.
Master Yunqing: "Lightning attribute."
“I met him in Yuan Temple City, and he only arrived today,” Ye Zi replied.
Master Yunqing nodded. This time, there were as many as twenty rare spiritual roots. Although the children were young, their talents were truly remarkable.
"Grandmaster, the complete high-definition video has been uploaded to our Lingju Sect's official website."
"Our Lingju Sect has been the hottest topic since the broadcast started. Many people who watched the live stream left comments regretting not coming this time." Jiang Mo monitored the entire live stream of the recruitment event.
To ensure the best possible presentation, Jiang Mo specially brought her own professional equipment, resulting in stunningly high-definition footage that is breathtakingly beautiful.
Master Yunqing nodded, looking at the rapidly increasing comments in the comment section, and indeed, many people were expressing regret.
But the opportunity is fleeting, and the next recruitment will be scheduled for 5 years from now, but the recruitment conditions will not be as lenient as they are this time.
"I won't say it, but I live at the foot of an unnamed mountain. While others were queuing, I was sleeping in. When I woke up and went out to see what was going on, I was completely stunned. I was dumbfounded in a second! Who would understand! A towering barrier suddenly appeared in front of my once ordinary house. On the other side of the barrier, there was a misty, celestial atmosphere, but I could only watch from outside the screen, unable to get in! Now, every second I regret why I slept in. Why did I not believe in the opportunity that was right in front of me? I'm not worthy of living under the noses of the gods!"
"You wrote the most words, which shows you really regret it."
"Actually, there's no need to regret it, because even if you go, you might not be selected."
"No, didn't you guys watch the live stream? The selection rate for this group was extremely high. Some netizens have calculated that 80% of the people in line have spiritual roots, and even 30% have only one spiritual root!"
"My friend dragged me along, but I didn't believe it and didn't want to go. My friend has now become an inner disciple with his dual spiritual root physique. He sent me photos, and I have to say their sect uniforms are so fresh and beautiful."
"There's nothing we can do. Everyone has their own destiny. From now on, you and your friend will be separated by the mortal and immortal realms. The Lingju Sect stipulates that no one can leave the mountain without having reached the Foundation Establishment stage. When he leaves the mountain, he will be forever young, while you and I may be middle-aged with graying temples."
"My temples are streaked with white! The sorrow in my heart is instantly materialized at this moment, immortality... who can resist? I admit I'm envious, I'm jealous!"
"When will Lingju Sect recruit disciples next? I'll rush there tonight!"
"It's too late, young man. Although I don't want to admit it, the conditions for Lingju Sect next time will definitely not be like this time, and the selection difficulty will also be upgraded. We missed it, we missed the best time."
"Is there a way to undo my mistakes? I desperately need one!!!"
"Isn't there a First Pill Pavilion in Qingyong City? You can go and ask them. They might actually have a way to undo your mistakes."
"Don't even think about it. I've been inside the First Pill Pavilion. A single pill there costs at least ten thousand yuan. It's not something ordinary people like us can afford."
"Isn't there any other way? I really regret it now and I really want to cultivate immortality."
"It's not that there's no chance. Other Taoist temples are also recruiting, but their resources are probably no match for Lingju Sect."
"Furthermore, everyone should understand that once you choose to join another Taoist temple, you will no longer have the opportunity to choose Lingju Sect. This is not hearsay; it is true that some Taoist temples wanted to send disciples with single spiritual roots to Lingju Sect, but Lingju Sect directly rejected them."
"Then what should we do? Is Lingju Sect the only major sect? Other sects should stop hiding from the world and start recruiting. I'll definitely go."
“You are dangerous. If a fraudulent sect were to emerge, it would target people like you.”
"Yes, everyone should be careful. So many people are regretting their actions now, there must be some people with ulterior motives setting up scams."
"I hope Lingju Sect can give me another chance, and I will definitely seize it."
"Isn't anyone interested in those people hanging at the foot of the nameless mountain? They're still hanging there for three days."
"It's so tragic, but thinking about how those rich kids usually bully others, it's actually quite satisfying!"
"Of all the families, only Lingju Sect dares to offend them all."
"Is the Lingju Sect really not afraid that those families will unite and cause trouble? This is a slap in the face to those major families."
"Those few dared to cause trouble. Don't they know who started it? It was their first recruitment conference, and those guys openly disrupted things and even brought weapons. They were blatantly provoking Lingju Sect. Lingju Sect didn't beat them up; they just hung them up. They were already showing great mercy."
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After the ceremony, Ye Zi and Luo Hengzhi did not delay. They obtained another "Demon Beast Secret Realm" from Elder Qian and then began their formal seclusion.
With the Dragon Treasure Fire Phoenix by her side, Ye Zilu and Hengzhi activated the Time Artifact and lived a wonderful life of escaping, fighting, eating meat, and advancing in the secret realm.
Ten years have passed inside the time-traveling artifact, but only ten days have passed in real life.
Ye Zi and Luo Hengzhi both improved their cultivation levels, but at the same time, the gap between their cultivation levels widened.
Luo Hengzhi's cultivation has reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, while Ye Zi, who has always been far ahead, is now lagging behind Luo Hengzhi in cultivation, only at the late-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
Ye Zi now deeply understood what her master had said that day: Luo Hengzhi's talent was extraordinary, her cultivation was advancing by leaps and bounds, and she would soon surpass her.
While feeling the pressure, Ye Zi was also happy for Luo Hengzhi!
"After killing for so many years, the number of monsters in this secret realm has not only not increased, but has actually increased. If it weren't for our cultivation constantly improving, I would have thought that the days of being chased by monsters were just a dream." Fire Phoenix ate heartily the monster meat that was rich in spiritual energy and tender, her mouth dripping with oil.
Long Bao silently approached the Creation Sword, and asked with a proud look, "Ancestor, look at me, I have already skipped the Demon King stage and directly advanced to the Demon Saint stage in just ten years. Will I soon be able to become the Demon Emperor like my father!"
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