Finally, it was the turn of the five Outer Sect Elders.
Elder Golden Peak, with sharp eyes, was the first to speak:
"Wang Teng, Li Haoran, step forward."
Upon hearing his name, Wang Teng perked up, straightened his back, and stepped forward.
Li Haoran was a youth with a steady temperament and determined gaze.
"Both of you have decent bone structure and acceptable Heart-Nature. Are you willing to Cultivate under me?"
"This Disciple is willing!" the two replied loudly.
Green Vine gave a gentle smile and selected three girls with pure Wood Spiritual Roots and simple Heart-Nature, named Liu Qingqing, Bai Zhi, and Lan Yue.
Cang Hai chose two Disciples with outstanding Water Spiritual Roots and gentle temperaments, one male and one female: Su Yurou and Jiang Che.
Red Cherry immediately took a liking to two lively Fire Spiritual Root Disciples: Liu Lie, Zhu Xiaoxiao, and a Fire Attribute Yao Beast cub named Chi Yu.
Elder Profound Elegance, both charming and steady, selected two Disciples with Earth Spiritual Roots and reliable personalities: Shi Lei and Yue Shan.
After this round of selection, approximately sixty-plus Disciples were taken under the wings of the various Elders.
The remaining seventy-plus individuals were temporarily not chosen.
Xiao Minghai watched from below the stage as his granddaughter Xiao Ya became a Disciple of the Mahayana Stage Elder Butterfly Dance.
A heavy weight finally lifted from his heart, and a sincere, relieved smile appeared on his face.
A Personal Disciple of a Mahayana Stage Elder!
This status would be enough to give Xiao Ya, and the Great Yan Dynasty, sufficient confidence in the future!
After the Elders finished their selections, Yun Yun stepped forward once more.
The square fell silent, all eyes focusing on this dignified Vice Palace Master.
"Today, the Elders have completed their selection of Disciples."
Yun Yun's voice was warm yet clearly reached everyone's ears.
"Once you enter these gates, you must respect your Master and the Dao, and Cultivate diligently."
"Starting this month, each peak's Elder may collect three thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones monthly from the treasury for daily peak expenses and basic Disciple resources."
Three thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones! Equivalent to three hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones!
For a Body Integration Stage Elder and their many Disciples who have just begun to Cultivate, this was absolutely a substantial resource!
Enough to support the initial operation of a small peak!
The five Outer Sect Elders' eyes all revealed pleasant surprise—the Immortal Palace truly had profound foundations!
"Furthermore,"
Yun Yun continued,
"When a Disciple under your guidance reaches the Foundation Establishment Stage, their Master may take them to the treasury to personally select one yellow-rank utmost-grade Magical Artifact."
"In the future, upon reaching the Golden Core Stage, they may select one more Profound Rank utmost-grade Magical Artifact."
As soon as these words were spoken, the square instantly erupted in an uproar!
"A yellow-rank utmost-grade Magical Artifact! Available at the Foundation Establishment Stage?"
"You can get a Profound Rank utmost-grade Magical Artifact at the Golden Core Stage?"
"I heard many at the Golden Core Stage still use Yellow Rank Magic Treasures!"
"The Immortal Palace is too extravagant!"
"We must Cultivate hard! Reach Foundation Establishment early!"
The Disciples' excited discussions rose and fell, their eyes shining, filled with fighting spirit.
Even those Disciples who were initially somewhat dejected from not being chosen on the spot were now rekindled with hope by these generous rewards.
The Elders also wore smiles. The Palace Master's move not only gave the Disciples tangible motivation
but also gave them, as Masters, more confidence in teaching their Disciples.
Yun Yun raised her hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
"Although resources are good, they are ultimately external. The foundation of Cultivation lies within one's own heart. I hope you all remember this."
"Now, each Elder may lead their Disciples back to their respective peaks to begin preliminary instruction."
"Disciples not selected will temporarily have their accommodations arranged uniformly by Liu Ruyan and Gu Luoli, who will also take turns providing basic Cultivation instruction."
"You are dismissed."
"We respectfully obey the Vice Palace Master's command!"
Everyone responded in unison, their voices loud and filled with anticipation for the future.
Soon, the crowd on the square began to disperse.
Yun Miaoyi, Butterfly Dance, Ink Scale, Fu Shan, and the five Outer Sect Elders
each led their newly accepted Disciples, transforming into streaks of light as they flew toward the peaks within the Immortal Palace that belonged to them.
Wang Teng, standing tall, followed behind Elder Golden Peak, feeling only that his future was bright.
Zhao Linger and Wang Zhaojun walked beside Yun Miaoyi, quietly exchanging their hopes for the future.
Xiao Ya, full of curiosity, followed beside Butterfly Dance, already beginning to ask about basic Formation principles... The remaining seventy-plus Disciples, comforted by Liu Ruyan and Gu Luoli, also proceeded in an orderly manner to their respective courtyards.
In the days that followed, a scene of fervent Cultivation activity appeared across the peaks and halls of the Yaochi Immortal Palace.
On Snow Moon Peak, the clear sound of swords rang out.
Under Li Hanyi's cold and strict guidance, Li Zhiwei and Murong Xue began from the most basic sword grip and stance, sensing Sword Intent.
At Danxia Peak, where the Alchemy Pavilion was located, the scent of medicine permeated the air.
Yun Miaoyi patiently explained medicinal principles to Zhao Linger, Wang Zhaojun, and others, introducing them to the basic spiritual plants in the Myriad Phenomena Medicinal Garden.
Butterfly Dance's "Illusion Dream Peak" was enveloped in a faint, multicolored halo.
Xiao Ya and the others immersed themselves in the basic illusion Formations and runic world she created, utterly captivated.
On Fu Shan's "Giant Spirit Peak," thumping collision sounds and hearty shouts could be heard from time to time.
The Disciples were tempering their bodies in the most "simple" way.
Ink Scale's "Dragon Head Peak" was built by the water, where mist and faint flashes of lightning intertwined. The Disciples were comprehending the softness of water and the fierceness of thunder.
The five Outer Sect Elders' teachings also had their own characteristics. They systematically instructed their Disciples, starting from the most basic Qi induction and Five Elements perception.
And those Disciples temporarily instructed by Liu Ruyan and Gu Luoli did not dare to slack off in the slightest.
The two took turns guiding everyone in Cultivation, not treating them differently because of their slightly lesser talent, both striving to fulfill their responsibilities as Senior Sisters.
All Disciples within the Immortal Palace, no matter where they were, seemed to have wound up their springs tightly.
Before dawn, there were already Disciples practicing breath cultivation on peak tops or by lakes.
Late at night with the moon high, some were still diligently working in their residences or Quiet Rooms.
Those who had succeeded in Qi induction were striving to widen their Meridians and accumulate spiritual power.
Those who had not yet succeeded in Qi induction tried repeatedly, not discouraged in the slightest.
Those refining their bodies sweated profusely, tempering their bones and muscles.
Those practicing swordsmanship repeated basic movements thousands of times, striving for precision.
The entire Yaochi Immortal Palace was permeated with a Cultivation atmosphere of "chasing and competing, fearing to fall behind."
No one knew who started it first, but the term "internal competition" quietly spread among the Disciples.
Gradually, it became a playful nickname the Disciples used privately to describe this frenzied state of Cultivation.
Meanwhile, inside the Main Hall.
Gu Han's Divine Sense enveloped the entire Immortal Palace.
Watching each Disciple Cultivate diligently filled her with gratification.
These children were the future of the Yaochi Immortal Palace, and also the seeds of future upheavals on this continent.
"System,"
she whispered in her heart,
"it seems this first batch of recruited Disciples will not take long to grow up."
[Ding! Detected that Sect Disciples' Cultivation enthusiasm is extremely high, Cultivation atmosphere is strong, Sect vitality index rising!]
[Additional reward: mastery value +5000 points!]
[Friendly reminder: The Southern Domain's 'Rules Secret Realm' will open in one year. Please prepare, Host.]
"Rules Secret Realm?"
The corner of Gu Han's lips lifted slightly.
"It's also time for the name of the Yaochi Immortal Palace to truly resound in all directions."
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