The morning mist curled around Xuanling Sect, hiding the worn terraces and cracked training grounds. Xuán Wèi stood on the balcony, his eyes scanning the valley below. Sect points had grown to forty, and two disciples were already under training.
"Today," Xuán Wèi murmured, "we recruit the third. Let's see what the system has in store."
System: Potential disciple detected. Golden Potential confirmed. Lottery chance for Immortal Teacher summon: 72%.
A figure approached the gates, moving with a mix of confidence and raw energy. His aura flickered unpredictably—strong, yet chaotic.
"Name and Dao affinity," Xuán Wèi called.
"I am Feng Tao, Master. I seek to cultivate the Fire Dao," the boy replied, bowing respectfully.
The system whispered to Xuán Wèi:
Disciple Feng Tao: Fire Dao, past battlefield survivor, brutal childhood, god-level luck. Must be recruited to strengthen elemental division of sect.
Xuán Wèi smirked. Interesting. This one will entertain me more than most.
Disciple Limit Consideration
Xuán Wèi's system now reminded him of the sect rules:
Current disciple slots: 7. Occupied: 2. Remaining: 4.
"Four slots left," Xuán Wèi muttered. "I must choose carefully. Talent, potential, and future entertainment. Decisions… this is the fun part."
The rule added weight to his choice—recruiting Feng Tao would claim one of the limited slots, leaving only three for future golden-potential disciples.
Immortal Teacher Lottery
As Feng Tao knelt in respect, a radiant glow materialized above the courtyard. The system triggered the Immortal Teacher lottery.
Appearance: A massive, slow-moving cosmic tortoise, centuries old, eyes deep with wisdom
Personality: Calm, calculating, immense strength
Special Trait: Can take disciples with extreme physical potential or unique Dao affinities
"Who dares summon me?" the tortoise rumbled, its voice resonating like mountains shifting.
Xuán Wèi stepped forward, Dao fragment gleaming:
"I do. You serve Xuanling Sect while present. Your teachings guide the disciple, and your life remains your own. Disobey, and consequences follow."
The tortoise tilted its head, assessing Xuán Wèi's cunning. Interesting mortal, it thought. Clever enough to summon me without arrogance.
Training and Sect Points
Xuán Wèi handed the tortoise a set of system-provided pills and manuals.
"Teach wisely. The disciple must grow, but obedience first, pride second."
Feng Tao's training began under the tortoise's slow, deliberate guidance. Each swing, each elemental focus tested his limits. Sparks and small flames danced as he struggled, yet slowly adapted.
System update:
+10 Sect points for disciple recruitment
+12 Sect points for Immortal Teacher summon
Xuán Wèi surveyed the courtyard, already planning upgrades with 62 sect points now available.
Cracked walls repaired further
Training grounds expanded for elemental and sword training
Library shelves replenished with specialized manuals
MC's Humor and Authority
Even with a massive cosmic tortoise as teacher, Xuán Wèi found humor:
"Feng Tao, you have the speed of a rabbit but the patience of… well, this tortoise. Learn to balance chaos with control."
The tortoise's eyes flickered in silent amusement. Even immortals could not resist the sect master's wit.
Sect Progression
By evening:
Xuanling Sect now had three disciples and two Immortal Teachers
Sect facilities visibly improving
Sect points 62, ready for strategic upgrades
MC clearly established as authority over Immortal Teachers
Remaining disciple slots: 4 (tension for future recruitment decisions)
Xuán Wèi smiled faintly, observing the valley:
"Three disciples, two teachers, sixty-two sect points. Xuanling Sect is rising. The next recruit… and lottery… will only make things more interesting."
System approval:
Sect Points: 62. Immortal Teachers active: 2. Remaining disciple slots: 4. Sect growth potential: very high.