He Ling True Master's intention couldn't be clearer.
Gu Yuan's talent is more than enough to become a True Disciple, but it's not something that can be achieved just by desire.
Merely having good aptitude and talent is not sufficient either.
To become a True Disciple, there are only two paths.
One is to gain the favor of the Supreme Elder, like Sun Zhong, who possesses the Five Thunders Body talent and has taken this path.
The other path is to advance to the Celestial Human Realm and compete with other Inner Sect Disciples. The ultimate victor can also become a True Disciple.
In terms of Gu Yuan's previous life's university admission method, these two paths resemble Sun Zhong's special recruitment, while most others undergo normal examinations.
As for Gu Yuan, the possibility of taking the "special recruitment" path is slim, but with his talent, by steadily cultivating (studying), he will eventually pass the "examination" to become a True Disciple.
