Although the old woman looked somewhat old, her voice was gentle and carried a strange, comforting power.
The words "good days" stirred a slight ripple in the numb eyes of the refugees.
“I am one of the managers here, you can call me Teacher Han.”
After introducing herself with a smile, Teacher Han continued speaking to the refugees with her approachable manner:
"Believe me, once you enter the Gate of Immortality, cold, hunger, displacement... all these hardships will be far away from you."
Teacher Han's voice was like a sweet spring, flowing into the parched hearts of the refugees:
"Here, under the protection of the Gate of Immortality, everything will begin anew! You will receive warmth, sustenance, and... eternal peace."
She pronounced the word "peace and tranquility" with exceptional slowness and clarity, carrying a profound meaning that invites contemplation.
When the refugees heard about "warmth," "full meals," and "peace"—things they dared not even dream of—a strong hope finally burst forth in their dim eyes.
Seeing this, Teacher Han's expression of pity deepened, and she sighed softly, as if she were experiencing the same thing herself.
"Oh dear, everyone's starving..."
"Alright, let bygones be bygones. There's no point in dwelling on the pain."
She abruptly changed the subject, her tone becoming lighter, and announced some incredibly good news:
"Well then, Teacher Han, I won't say much more. Now I'll lead you in reciting an oath to join the Changsheng Sect."
"As long as you sincerely recite this oath with me and swear that you will not betray the Changsheng Sect, then from this moment on, you are one of us!"
She opened her arms in a gesture of embrace, her voice filled with a generous promise:
"In the name of the Changsheng Sect, I guarantee that from this day forward, you will never again fear the cold or suffer from hunger!"
"Because there's plenty of food inside the Gate of Longevity, you can eat as much as you want!"
Upon hearing this, some of the refugees were so moved that they burst into tears.
"Waaaaah... Really?"
"Great... I can finally have a full meal."
Immediately following was a chorus of soft sobs and barely suppressed excitement—a sign of emotions finally breaking free from long-suppressed. The rain of hope was far too precious for them, who were parched and on the verge of death.
They wandered aimlessly, struggling to survive, like rainwater drifting with the current, seeking nothing more than a bite to eat to keep them alive.
Although they made no other demands, the malice of the world seemed endless, constantly tormenting them and ultimately pushing them into one abyss after another.
Unexpectedly, just when they were about to despair completely, fate seemed to finally smile upon them.
They were found by kind-hearted people from the Changshengmen sect, who promised to accept them into this heavenly organization.
It was truly a blessing from heaven that they finally made it through!
Teacher Han looked with satisfaction at the refugees' almost tearful gratitude, her smile growing even more "kind." She spoke softly and sincerely:
"Alright, it's all over now, a brand new life is just around the corner."
"Come on, repeat after me, and make sure you swear this oath sincerely."
"Remember, this oath concerns whether you can truly become a member of the Longevity Sect and receive its protection."
Teacher Han paused here.
At that very moment, the subtle energy fluctuations within the building behind suddenly became clear.
An invisible force field, imbued with some kind of rule-based power, quietly enveloped this area, like a vast net being cast open.
As if some indescribable being in the dark had opened its cold eyes and was watching every refugee on the field who was about to swear an oath.
Teacher Han realized that the ability was ready, and a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes.
She immediately took a deep breath and began to recite the carefully crafted vow in a solemn and dignified tone.
With the power of her energy, her gentle voice clearly reached the ears of every refugee:
"I volunteer to join the Changshengmen Charity Service Team and become a proud volunteer, using my Weibo account to pass on and continue the greatness of life."
After reading the first sentence, Teacher Han paused deliberately, nodded slightly to the refugees and gave them an encouraging smile, signaling them to repeat after her.
The refugees also spoke somewhat awkwardly, trying timidly to recite:
I voluntarily join the Changshengmen Charity Service Team, becoming a proud volunteer to use my... strength to pass on... life...
"I am willing to give everything I have—" Teacher Han then recited the second sentence, her expression equally expectant, as if guiding them toward a bright future.
To offer everything?
Upon hearing this word, a look of bewilderment and hesitation instinctively flashed across the faces of the displaced people.
But thinking of the food and safety promised by the Changsheng Sect, and driven by their primal desire and pressure for survival, they continued chanting:
I am willing to offer everything I have.
The voices were uneven, yet they carried a yearning for sustenance and a desperate, all-or-nothing devotion.
"I willingly offer my body, my strength, my soul... to the gate of immortality, never to turn away."
I willingly offer my body, my strength, and my soul to the gate of immortality, never to depart from it.
The refugees continued to recite along in a daze, like the most obedient people in the world.
However, no one noticed that as they recited the oath, the invisible threads of the contract within the surrounding force had already quietly wrapped around their souls.
"We will share life and share responsibility. If we break this oath, may we suffer the pain of being skinned alive and our souls shattered!"
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