Almost all eyes in the square were focused on the high platform in the center, where a person with black hair tied up high, with exquisitely sculpted features that were flawless, possessed an elegant demeanor that was breathtakingly beautiful.
He slowly raised his eyes and stood up on the high platform.
They held their breath, waiting for his reply.
This newcomer has extremely high standards. If he were to actually enter Shangxu Peak, the young sect leader of Tianzhi Sect would have one more junior brother.
Rong Yu lowered his head steadily, looking at the young man on the array plate whose appearance had been concealed. He had shed his dazzling red attire and was now wearing the uniform of the Tianzhi Sect disciples. He still stood out in the crowd. If he was the blazing sun before, he was now the clear dew in the forest, living deep in the valley, untouched by the world.
Rong Yu opened his mouth and said, "Shangxu Peak no longer accepts disciples."
Geng Qi didn't mind and continued to hold his head high, saying, "That's fine, I'll go somewhere else."
There are so many sects in the cultivation world, there must be one that can tolerate his "arrogant" nature. If he leaves, he will not be able to grow in a short time, but hundreds or thousands of years later, he will be no worse than the young sect master of Tianzhi Sect.
Able to climb all 999 steps of the jade staircase, and able to withstand the pressure of the Foundation Establishment stage with the cultivation of Qi Refining stage, which sect would be willing to let go of such a treasure?
While Rong Yu was still pondering, the other peak masters couldn't sit still any longer. One of them transmitted his voice, "Young Sect Master, why don't we consult the Sect Master?"
A hundred years ago, the sect leader of Shangxu Peak lived alone. He brought Rong Yu back from Kaopan Mountain and only formally accepted him as a disciple after he climbed the Jade Ladder. Now there is another young man with the same aptitude. If the sect leader knew about this, he would probably make an exception.
With his eyes fixed intently on the person in the center, Rong Yu did not respond. Just when everyone thought he would refuse, he suddenly raised his hand, and a silver light flashed through the air as a heavy jade pendant landed in Geng Qi's hand.
Geng Qi picked it up and examined it. It was smooth to the touch. Although it was a jade plaque, it shone with a silvery light. One side was carved with patterns, while the other side was so smooth that it could be used as a mirror.
He looked at it over and over, then looked up and asked, "Has the young sect leader agreed?"
Rong Yu said, "The rules cannot be broken. If you insist on entering Shangxu Peak, you can only become a grand-disciple."
Upon hearing this, all was silent.
To become a grand-disciple is to become the disciple of the young sect leader.
Some people were distracted, and a few snickers came from the crowd. This person was threatening the sect with his talent, but unexpectedly, the young sect leader turned the tables on him.
As the sect leader's first disciple, the young sect leader must address the other eleven peak masters as "senior" in terms of seniority. Their respect for Rong Yu is only because of his status as the young sect leader.
Originally, if he had become a personal disciple of another peak master, he could have been on equal footing with the young sect master in terms of seniority. Now that he has accepted this jade token, he will have to respectfully address other personal disciples as "uncle" or "senior uncle," which is really not worth it.
Geng Qi lowered his head slightly, looking at the jade tablet in his hand. He was also troubled by the matter of seniority, but it had nothing to do with the other peaks.
He had originally hoped to become Rong Yu's fellow disciple after joining Shangxu Peak, but now he was inexplicably a generation below him and would have to call him "Master" from now on.
After thinking about it for a bit, it seems... not bad.
Some image flashed through his mind, and the smile on his lips grew wider and wider. Just as others were mocking him for being arrogant and ignorant, he suddenly grinned and said, "Fine! Grand-disciple it is!"
The smile on his face was absolutely radiant!
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Even the eleven peak masters on the high platform couldn't help but show surprise.
This young boy is so vengeful? He'd rather be inferior than reach their peak?
Rong Yu pursed his lips, and several different emotions flashed across his eyes in an instant.
He didn't know why this person came to Tianzhi Sect, deliberately trying to embarrass him as a test, but he never expected that this person would agree so readily!
If his goal was to infiltrate the Tianzhi Sect, becoming a direct disciple would obviously be more advantageous, as the identity token of a direct disciple could bypass more restricted areas. However, he agreed to this "difficult" request without the slightest hesitation.
He came not for the sect, nor for Shangxu Peak, but only for the people on Shangxu Peak.
A smile involuntarily crept into Rong Yu's eyes.
Regardless of the person's purpose, whether good or bad, as long as they come for him, he feels satisfied.
The young sect leader spoke up and agreed to the boy's unreasonable request. Even if the others were unwilling, they could not say anything. However, if the others knew that the young sect leader knew that the boy was a demon in disguise and still brought him into the sect, they would wonder what they would think.
The two, one on stage and one off stage, each had their own thoughts, and that's how their master-disciple relationship was established.
The apprentice-acceptance ceremony continued, and two disciples with single spiritual roots were selected. Several peak masters argued fiercely on the high platform about whether they were suitable or not. Fortunately, Geng Qi chose an unexpected one, otherwise, a fight might have broken out on the high platform!
Several disciples with dual spiritual roots were chosen. Although Gao Yao had three spiritual roots, it was rare for him to establish his foundation in the outer sect through his own efforts. He was accepted as an inner sect disciple by Master Yanxiu of Yuling Peak. As for Cheng Song, although he had dual spiritual roots and had already established his foundation, he was not good-looking. Master Puye hesitated before taking him away.
Sometimes, you really can make a living just by looking at your face!
After the ceremony, the disciples who failed to enter the Twelve Peaks could only stay in the outer sect for the time being, waiting for the next selection.
Geng Qi stood on the array plate, waiting for his nominal master to come and take him away.
When that moon-white figure landed in front of him, he could clearly hear his heart pounding. He bowed slightly and said, "Master."
Thinking about his purpose, it still felt strangely awkward to call him "Master"!
Rong Yu stared at him for a long while, then calmly turned around and said, "Let's go."
"Are we going to walk up?" Geng Qi blinked and said, "But Master, I can't fly!"
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