The sun had climbed higher over Xuanling Sect, casting long shadows across the courtyard. Ling Wei and Yien continued their respective training, each absorbed in their Immortal Teacher's lessons. The third disciple, under the Tortoise's guidance, had just completed her first endurance trial.
Xuán Wèi's eyes flicked to the invisible system panel, now pulsing more urgently than before.
[Potential Disciple Detected – Golden Talent]
Name: Unknown
Bloodline: Ancient sword lineage, abandoned at birth
Body Constitution: Exceptional reflexes and aura affinity for sword Dao
Fate: Lucky and resilient
Recommended: Recruit and protect
A small smirk curved Xuán Wèi's lips. "Ah… a sword disciple. This one will make the Sword Sovereign stir."
Arrival of the Fourth Disciple
From the mist of the sect's entrance emerged a young man, eyes sharp as blades, aura radiating calm yet deadly precision. His movements were deliberate, almost calculating, like a predator observing its territory.
Xuán Wèi stepped forward, voice calm but commanding. "You… bear the bloodline of the long-forgotten Sword Clan, abandoned by fate, yet brought here by destiny itself. Xuanling Sect calls you to become one of its pillars. Will you step forward and pledge loyalty?"
The young man's eyes narrowed, skepticism in his gaze. "And if I refuse?"
Xuán Wèi smiled faintly. "Outside, your bloodline, your talent, your potential—all wasted. Here, you will learn, grow, and wield powers that even your ancestors never imagined. Refuse, and your name is lost to history."
System Notification:
▸ Persuasion Success: 97%
▸ Golden Talent Candidate Confirmed
▸ Immortal Teacher Lottery Pending
The young man paused, pride warring with logic. After a tense heartbeat, he bowed. "I… I will pledge myself to Xuanling Sect."
The Sword Sovereign Lottery
Xuán Wèi stepped aside, letting the system initiate the lottery.
[Immortal Teacher Lottery – Candidate #4]
Probability: 5% per Golden Talent disciple
Processing…
Far in the otherworldly plane, the Sword Sovereign stirred. His hand rested on an invisible sword, eyes sharp and calculating.
Ah… a disciple whose heart resonates with the sword Dao. Perfect.
[Immortal Teacher Selected – Sword Sovereign]
Binding Status: Pending Sect Master Approval
Xuán Wèi's eyes glinted with satisfaction. Three Immortal Teachers bound. Two disciples trained. Sect Points rising steadily. The Sword Sovereign will test this one… and the fun has just begun.