Chapter 113 - Arc 8: Wuling Immortal Sect | Chapter 113: Shifang Pavilion

Chapter 113 - Arc 8: Wuling Immortal Sect | Chapter 113: Shifang Pavilion

Translator: Lynn

Yun Lie stood calmly before him, his gaze lowered as he spoke, “Follow me to Shifang Pavilion.”

“Shifang Pavilion?” Xu Ziqing was taken aback, then remembered.

In the storage bag given to him by Master Qiu He before he arrived at Xiaolu Peak, there were several jade slips that contained various information about the Wuling Immortal Gate, and Shifang Pavilion was one of the significant places mentioned.

The term “Shifang” refers to the ten directions, symbolizing the inclusion of everything in the world. Similarly, the Shifang Pavilion of the Wuling Immortal Sect encompasses all the resources and materials that the disciples need for their cultivation.

Due to his busy cultivation and other responsibilities, Xu Ziqing had not visited the pavilion yet. Unexpectedly, Yun Lie was now inviting him to go there together. After a moment of contemplation, Xu Ziqing inquired, “Yun Shixiong, what is the important matter?”

Yun Lie replied, “I need to collect the monthly provisions and choose some new exercises.”

This revelation surprised Xu Ziqing.

The Wuling Immortal Sect was indeed generous to its disciples, providing them with monthly provisions and resources for cultivation. However, the disciples were classified into different grades, and thus, received varying benefits accordingly.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Ziqing realized that he had been fortunate.

The sect differentiated between inner and outer disciples and further subdivided them into handyman disciples and regular disciples. If a new disciple’s aptitude was decent, it was relatively easy to become a handyman disciple. However, being a handyman came with lower status and various miscellaneous tasks in addition to cultivation. By advancing in cultivation or gaining favor with the elders and stewards of the outer sect, one could become a regular disciple with an elevated status. Such promotions often did not require reporting to the sect and were solely under the control of the outer sect’s elders and stewards.

Indeed, ordinary disciples of the outer sect have the opportunity to be promoted to inner sect disciples if they make progress and pass numerous tests. However, the selection process is highly stringent, requiring an inner sect member to vouch for them.

In essence, outer sect disciples are considered affiliates of the immortal sect, while only the inner sect disciples hold the status of true disciples. Furthermore, compared to inner disciples, the outer disciples not only lag significantly behind in status but also lack access to many crucial resources.

Among the inner disciples, the competition is fierce, and there are different levels of disciples. The ordinary disciples of the inner sect reside in the mountains near the Shifang Pavilion. Without a specific teacher, they must rely on their own efforts to exchange resources, such as exercises at the pavilion, and diligently follow their monthly routines. These disciples strive to demonstrate their strength through various means to gain the favor of peak masters and secure the opportunity for advancement. They constitute the largest group of inner disciples who have not yet been accepted as apprentices.

Only Golden Core stage cultivators and above are eligible to accept disciples. Despite the presence of numerous Golden Core masters in the vast sect, they still pale in comparison to the number of inner disciples. Additionally, even though Golden Core-level cultivators can accept many disciples, their resources are limited, and some prefer to focus on their own cultivation rather than taking on apprentices. Consequently, there is a significant shortage of masters and an overwhelming demand for learning, leading to inner disciples openly and secretly competing to learn from these masters.

Inner sect disciples with masters can be further categorized into named disciples and direct disciples. Named disciples are casually accepted and may not receive much personal attention from their masters, only occasionally receiving guidance. On the other hand, direct disciples are genuinely favored by their masters. They enjoy higher status and often possess exceptional aptitudes, garnering respect from fellow disciples. However, their position also entails significant pressure, as they represent the face of their respective peaks, and any shortcomings may reflect poorly on the entire peak.

The most esteemed and valued among inner disciples are the core disciples. The selection process for core disciples is unique; regardless of whether an inner disciple has a master or holds a named or direct disciple status, those ranking in the top ten in combat strength can attain this title and receive specialized training from the sect.

Given that there are only ten core disciples in each generation, the competition for this prestigious status is exceptionally fierce. If a fellow disciple surpasses a core disciple in strength, they may replace them, resulting in the incumbent core disciple relinquishing their position gracefully. DiisCoover updated novels on n(o)v./e/lbin(.)com

He chuckled and said, “I don’t believe it. You don’t know when Yun Zhenren was not yet a Golden Elixir, Master Qiu He selected eight beautiful women from the outer sect as registered disciples just to break the door of his heart, so that Yun Zhenren can break through the Golden Core...”

Immediately, someone envied him, saying, “Yun Zhenren is so lucky!”

The person in front sneered, “Don’t be envious just yet. Master Qiu He did choose them, and the eight junior sisters are indeed charming, but the boldest ones fainted immediately after seeing Yun Zhenren! They were scared out of their wits and never dared to get close to Yun Zhenren. It has become a big joke among the disciples of our neighboring peaks!”

Hearing this, someone wondered, “Since none of these eight beauties are useful, why did Yun Zhenren break through the Golden Core?”

The man shook his head, “This is the secret of Xiaozhu Peak, how can I know.” Then he glanced at the young man at the door of the pavilion and said with a smile, “Well, I have a guess now...”

Everyone asked, “What is it?”

The man laughed with more meaning, “Since this young man came with Yun Zhenren, think about it, maybe he is the one who helped Yun Zhenren break through the Golden Core?”

Everyone was in an uproar.

“I can’t say that’s true!”

“I only heard that Yun Zhenren has been in seclusion all year round. I don’t know how they know it?”

“You see, this young man’s cultivation level is good enough to have built a foundation, but he came here to receive the monthly rules. It can be seen that he is already a direct disciple...”

“If he really helped Yun Zhenren, it would be natural for him to be included in the name of Master Qiu He.”

In just a short moment, Xu Ziqing felt all kinds of eyes on him, either curious or scrutinizing, and it made him feel uneasy.

Xu Ziqing was always introverted and friendly when interacting with people, but being stared at like this made him feel uneasy...

Just when he was about to feel overwhelmed, a man in white emerged from the pavilion door.

Instantly, all eyes withdrew, and the intensity in Xu Ziqing’s heart seemed to be dispelled by the cold aura exuded by his senior.

He heard Yun Lie say, “Go ahead.”

Xu Ziqing smiled, “Yes, Yun Shixiong.”

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