Chapter 372: Reopening Mountain Gates to Accept Disciples
"Xiuyuan thanks Master and fellow sect members for your assistance."
Outside the Baoxiang Kingdom, Nie Xiuyuan bowed respectfully toward Chu Feng before expressing gratitude to the others.
Chu Feng smiled: "No need for thanks. What matters most is that you've resolved your inner turmoil. What are your plans next?"
Nie Xiuyuan replied: "Master, this disciple intends to continue traveling across the Xuantian Continent, cross the Endless Sea, and visit other lands."
The Xuantian Continent comprises eight great lands, known as the Eight Wastelands: Mysterious Continent, Sword Continent, Heaven Continent, Celebration Continent, Dragon Continent, Barbarian Continent, Vast Continent, and Desolate Continent.
The land where Chu Feng and others resided was called Mysterious Continent.
Primarily inhabited by human cultivators, while other lands also had many human cultivators, except for Sword Continent and Heaven Continent, where the hundred other races dominated.
"Granted."
Chu Feng agreed without hesitation: "As the saying goes: traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books. It's good to venture out."
Nie Xiuyuan cupped his hands: "Master, this disciple will journey through the Eight Wastelands and brew the finest wine in this world."
"Admirable ambition. This master will await your return at Wendao Academy with the aged wine."
Chu Feng spoke while giving Nie Xiuyuan a thumbs-up.
"This disciple takes his leave."
After speaking, Nie Xiuyuan summoned Kun Kun and departed upon it.
Chu Feng turned his gaze to the others: "Who among you will return with this master?"
Qin Qin, Xu Caichen, Han Li, Chu Caiyi, Fang Mu, and others stepped forward without hesitation.
Xiao Chen, Cao Youqian, and a few others spoke in unison: "Master, we wish to continue our training."
Only Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian stood timidly.
Seeing their demeanor, Chu Feng asked with a smile: "Do you two also wish to venture out for training?"
Chen Qianqian nodded: "Master, I wish to continue traveling."
She added: "Master, I will take care of myself and Junior Sister Bai Qian."
"Haha."
Chu Feng laughed: "You little one, taking care of Qianqian? It remains to be seen who will care for whom. Very well, go and enjoy yourselves. Remember to flee if you can't win. If truly necessary, use this master's name."
"Understood."
Chen Qianqian nodded in response.
"Come, return with this master to Wendao Academy."
With a wave of his hand, Chu Feng vanished with his disciples from sight.
Three days later, Chu Feng and his disciples returned to Wendao Academy.
By then, the Great Sage Battle at the Baoxiang Kingdom had spread throughout Mysterious Continent.
Upon hearing the news, academy disciples burned with determination, eager to join the Miscellaneous Dao Institute for cultivation.
Another Outer Sect Competition arrived.
This time, no disciples from the Miscellaneous Dao Institute participated. Chu Feng made only a symbolic appearance before disappearing.
Upon returning to the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, he received a letter from the Dean.
Opening it, he saw only a few words: "Come to this master's courtyard for a chat."
Without overthinking, Chu Feng brought the Golden-Winged Great Sage and flew toward the Dean's courtyard.
Just as the man and eagle landed outside the courtyard, a steward was already waiting.
Seeing the two Great Sages arrive in person, the steward hurriedly greeted: "Elder Chu, Ancestor Jin, the Dean awaits inside."
"Mm."
Chu Feng nodded slightly and followed the steward into the Dean's courtyard.
Entering, he saw the Dean brewing tea. Chu Feng quickly stepped forward and smiled: "Dean, allow this disciple to handle such trivial matters."
Golden-Winged Great Sage: That seems to be my line.
Steward: Why didn't I think of that? Could this be the gap between me and a Great Sage?
The Dean smiled warmly: "You haven't changed one bit."
"Hehe."
Chu Feng chuckled: "Dean, you jest. Before you, this junior is but a child."
Golden-Winged Great Sage: Dammit, you stole my line again.
"Sit."
The Dean gave Chu Feng no chance to fawn further.
Chu Feng said no more, sitting quietly as he awaited the Dean's words.
After finishing a cup of tea, the Dean slowly spoke: "Xiao Feng, you've grown complacent."
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Chu Feng wore a bewildered expression but smiled: "You're right, Dean. This disciple will return and properly instruct my disciples, urging them to accelerate their cultivation."
"..."
The Dean's temples throbbed: "That's not what I meant. Consider this: how long has it been since your Miscellaneous Dao Institute recruited new faces? *Ximen Ye* and Qin Yun were taken in years ago by Xiao Chen and Ye Beixuan."
Chu Feng instantly understood: "This disciple will return at once and have my disciples recruit new ones."
"Granted."
The Dean had considered having Chu Feng recruit personally, but recalling his peculiar standards for disciples, he dismissed the thought.
After exchanging pleasantries, the two returned to Miaomiao Mountain.
Moments later, Chu Feng summoned all his disciples to the Elder's courtyard.
"We pay respects to Master."
The group bowed respectfully to Chu Feng.
"This master summoned you today regarding the upcoming disciple recruitment."
Chu Feng spoke unhurriedly.
Hearing "disciple recruitment," everyone's eyes lit up.
Xu Caichen asked excitedly: "Master, are you taking new disciples?"
"Not this master, but all of you."
Chu Feng paused before continuing: "As veterans of our Miscellaneous Dao Institute, you know our rule: meeting any single condition suffices.
However, things will differ now. We'll establish an outer court and inner court. All new disciples will train in the outer court under your rotational guidance.
After three years, those who pass assessments may enter the inner court, where you may take them as personal disciples."
The group stared blankly after hearing this.
Even the longest-serving among them had joined the Wendao Academy less than twenty years ago—a mere blink for cultivators.
Seeing their daze, Chu Feng smiled: "What? Is this beyond you?"
Qin Qin spoke first: "This disciple isn't prepared to be a role model for others."
Chu Feng replied calmly: "If you're unsure, guide them as I once guided you. As the saying goes: reviewing the old allows learning the new, making one fit to teach.
Instructing disciples is itself a form of cultivation."
After hearing this, the group responded in unison: "We shall heed your teachings, Master."
Chu Feng: "Enough. This matter is settled. Qin'er, as an elder, you'll oversee this recruitment."
"As you command."
Qin Qin acknowledged before withdrawing to begin preparations.
The next day, news spread that the Miscellaneous Dao Institute would recruit again.
Reactions were mixed—some rejoiced while others worried.
Those delighted saw an opportunity to join the institute and learn from the era's greatest sage. Those troubled lamented that only outer court disciples would be accepted.
Yet as the news circulated, many cultivators seeking to join the Wendao Academy flocked to Wendao City...
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