The great doors of the Knowledge Hall closed behind them, sealing the chamber off from the world outside.
The light inside the hall was dim, with only a few Everlasting Lamps casting a faint glow.
This place hadn't always been so deserted, but it had fallen on hard times. Now, it was so quiet that the only sound was their collective breathing.
Su Ling'er followed behind her First Senior Brother, her spine held ramrod straight. 'I'll have to take on so much for him in the future.' The thought filled her with a profound sense of purpose, making her mission feel both momentous and sacred.
Lin Qingfeng walked straight to the back of the hall and stopped before a row of neatly prepared wooden racks.
"Now that you have entered our sect, you shall receive its blessings."
