Bayue Weiban

Chapter 377 The Future of Xuan Tian Peak

"You two elders are too kind; if you keep praising me, Yuebai will float away."

Ji Yuan shook his head, but the smile in his eyes deepened.

Anyone would be happy to hear their disciple constantly praised, especially by someone of significant status.

However, glancing at Zhao Yuebai, who had gained a few more pounds, Ji Yuan couldn't help but fall silent for a moment. If this continued, he would truly become a ball.

"Ji Yuan, what do you think of Zhuang Changming?"

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

His gaze immediately shifted aside, and he saw Qian Nishang transmitting a message to him: "If you think he's suitable, why not take him in as a disciple, or have him join Xuan Tian Peak?"

Hearing this, Ji Yuan was first stunned, then his mind began to race. Simultaneously, he subtly cast his eyes toward Zhuang Changming, who was sitting at the end.

This young man hailed from the Zhuang family of Ming Xin Xuan. At only sixteen or seventeen years old, he was already a cultivator in the early stage of the second realm.

Furthermore, sensing the fluctuation of his spiritual power, its purity was no less than that of inner disciples of Jiu Xuan Sect. Clearly, his natural talent and cultivation methods were of the highest caliber.

It was foreseeable that in a few years, or perhaps not too long, his name would spread throughout Feiyun County, and in decades, he might even secure a place in Lingyang Prefecture.

If he were to be taken in as a disciple, Xuan Tian Peak would gain at least one cultivator in the third realm in the near future.

Although he currently held only the position of an attendant, he was permitted to recruit three disciples from outside Jiu Xuan Sect, either to take them in himself or to have them join Xuan Tian Peak as outer disciples.

To be promoted to inner disciple, he would still need to earn a spot through various grand competitions, like other disciples.

"What is the meaning of this, benefactor?"

Ji Yuan chatted with the others on the surface, while his divine sense communicated with Qian Nishang.

Upon sensing his divine sense, she was also taken aback. She seemed somewhat puzzled, as he had not yet reached the third realm, so why could he manifest divine sense?

However, now was not the time to dwell on this. A flash of light in her beautiful eyes, and she transmitted her thoughts to him through divine sense.

After a long while, Ji Yuan finally understood. He hadn't expected her to have so many intentions.

If Zhuang Changming were to be taken in as a disciple, it would be more than just killing two birds with one stone; the benefits would be countless.

Firstly, it would ensure Ji Yuan and Xuan Tian Peak had an additional cultivator in the third realm in the future.

Secondly, it would secure the support of the strongest branch of the Zhuang family.

Thirdly, it would sow discord and suspicion among the other factions within the Zhuang family.

Even the Qian family, also a benefactor of Ming Xin Xuan, could profit significantly from the internal strife of the Zhuang family.

However, despite knowing the immense benefits this action would bring to their side, Ji Yuan couldn't help but hesitate and did not make an immediate decision.

One reason was that Zhuang Changming was only about two years his junior, and becoming his master felt somewhat inappropriate.

Another was that taking him in for such a purpose felt somewhat impure.

He couldn't reconcile this with his own conscience.

Although the path of cultivation often involved using any means necessary, this was not a matter of life and death, nor was it something that absolutely had to be done. It was always better to leave some room for maneuver.

Seeing his long silence, Qian Nishang's brows furrowed slightly, and she immediately sent a divine sense message: "For Zhuang Changming, joining Jiu Xuan Sect is also a fortunate opportunity."

Even without the impending sect promotion, Jiu Xuan Sect held a very special status in Lingyang Prefecture, and gaining entry was incredibly difficult.

Compared to ordinary people with clean backgrounds, disciples from influential families found it even harder, regardless of their talent, to be admitted into Jiu Xuan Sect.

"You are no longer the young Taoist priest of Qianyu City, nor a solitary wandering cultivator. You are the master of Xuan Tian Peak, and even the future sect leader. You must no longer treat things with your former perspective."

Qian Nishang transmitted through divine sense, accompanied by a wave of reprimand.

These words struck him like a thunderclap. Ji Yuan was stunned for a moment, then let out a long sigh, having to admit she was right.

He was indeed no longer the same young Taoist priest. His cultivation realm and status had undergone earth-shattering changes, and he truly could no longer view matters with his past standards.

Thus, amidst his casual conversation with the others, he suddenly turned his gaze toward Zhuang Changming, who sat silently at the end.

He deliberately put on a thoughtful and scrutinizing expression. The others present immediately guessed his intentions, stopped talking, and drank their spiritual tea with smiles.

"Zhuang Changming, are you willing to join Xuan Tian Peak?"

After a long pause, Ji Yuan suddenly asked.

Zhuang Changming, who had been meditating with his eyes down, was startled by the question. Seeing everyone in the main hall turn their gazes upon him, he finally reacted.

He nervously stood up, quickly walked to the center of the main hall, and with an excited expression, bowed deeply, bending his waist low.

"This disciple is willing to join Xuan Tian Peak!"

Zhuang Changming declared loudly, his voice filled with undisguised excitement.

Although young, he hailed from the Zhuang family of Ming Xin Xuan, and his elders' teachings from childhood had set him apart from his peers.

Not to mention his exceptional talent; his cultivation had been smooth sailing, and his mind was sharper than most.

Therefore, in a very short time, he had understood the pros and cons and made the choice most suitable for himself. He believed that even his family, upon learning of this, would not blame him but rather praise him.

"Since you are willing to join Xuan Tian Peak, you will begin as an outer disciple."

Ji Yuan said slowly. Although only eighteen or nineteen years old, a sense of authority was gradually forming around him.

This was a change in his mindset, as well as a subtle transformation brought about by the advancement of his cultivation realm.

"By the order of the Peak Master!"

Zhuang Changming responded loudly and bowed again.

Everyone in the main hall spoke one after another, congratulating Xuan Tian Peak on gaining another exceptionally talented disciple.

Moreover, given Zhuang Changming's talent and cultivation level, his time in the outer sect would merely be a formality, and he would easily secure a spot in the inner sect at the next grand competition.

Amidst the congratulations, everyone suddenly realized that the Xuan Tian lineage, which had not yet officially opened its peak, was quietly showing signs of rising.

Currently, on Xuan Tian Peak, besides Zhao Yuebai and Lu Yuzhe, there was also Zheng Jiaxing, who possessed high comprehension, and a group of disciples who ranked high in the outer sect, all of whom had now been promoted to the inner sect.

Adding Zhuang Changming to the peak now, it was foreseeable that Xuan Tian Peak would produce a surge of powerful cultivators in the not-too-distant future.

If their respective foundations were disregarded, the sheer number and quality of powerful cultivators below the Golden Core stage might not be inferior to some ancestral peaks.

Not to mention that Ji Yuan's talent and future achievements would be no less than anyone else's, perhaps even greater.

"The time is about right. Please be seated, everyone."

Seeing Xia Dong quietly enter the main hall, Ji Yuan immediately understood and said to those around him.