Inner Sect Recommendation

The Luoshen Sect maintained a pact with the imperial family, offering to cultivate their descendants. In exchange, the mortal nations annually supplied the sect with a portion of the cultivation resources they needed. Cultivators, deeply attuned to the laws of karma, understood that nothing could be taken for free. This was a reciprocal exchange, a settling of karmic debts.

In essence, cultivation sects could not thrive without the support of the mortal world. Conversely, if mortals wished to live peacefully and repel foreign invasions, they relied on cultivators.

This was a relationship of mutual benefit and coexistence.

Subsequently, several princesses and members of prominent national clans effortlessly passed the assessment. Naturally, their success wasn’t solely due to their backgrounds; their aptitudes were exceptional, and their early start in cultivation made their entry into the sect inevitable.

As for ordinary disciples, lacking both background and innate talent, no exceptions would be made. However, any disciple reaching the fifth stage of Qi Refining was granted one opportunity to enter the inner sect and undergo the five-faction assessment.

“Let’s go. With our talents, there shouldn’t be any major issues. We’ll meet in the inner sect,” Bai Lan remarked, glancing at Xue Linglong beside her. She then gathered her courage, took her hand, and led her toward the entrance.

To Xue Linglong, this gesture was unremarkable. It was only Bai Lan who felt a significant breakthrough in her own actions.

As Bai Lan and Xue Linglong approached, Jiang Wei’s eyes immediately lit up. Wu Xueying had already briefed her on the outer sect’s situation, so she was well aware of the two most talented disciples.

“Greetings, Esteemed Deacon,” Bai Lan and Xue Linglong said, bowing slightly.

“Indeed, I know both of you,” Jiang Wei responded with a faint smile. “Bai Lan and Xue Linglong, the two most outstanding disciples of the outer sect. You achieved the ninth stage of Qi Refining in a mere three years. Such speed is unprecedented in the history of our Luoshen Sect. Moreover, both of you emerged victorious from this batch of outer sect disciples simultaneously.

“It seems Heaven’s Dao truly blesses our Luoshen Sect.”

Given her cultivation realm, she could discern their true potential at a glance and roughly determine which faction would accept them as disciples.

Bai Lan and Xue Linglong simply nodded. After exchanging greetings, golden light streamed from Jiang Wei’s eyes as she began to observe them. The more she scrutinized them, the more astonished she became.

She sensed a peculiar, extra layer of power surrounding them, obstructing her perception.

How strange, Jiang Wei mused internally. Both of these young girls seem to possess another unique power within them. This power is so profound that even I cannot penetrate it. Could it be that they both possess extraordinary physiques?

Bai Lan was aware that Jiang Wei was observing them, but she remained unconcerned. She knew that attempting to probe their inner selves using divine sense would prove fruitless.

Jiang Wei could only perceive Bai Lan’s Ice Spirit Root and Xue Linglong’s Water Spirit Root. She could only sense the extremely high purity of their spirit roots, unable to directly ascertain that they possessed the Chaos Body and Linglong Body.

Furthermore, each of the Ten Heavenly Physiques is unique, with only one manifesting in any given era. It is impossible for a second Linglong Body or Chaos Body to exist.

Without a point of reference, it was impossible to identify their physiques through their characteristics alone. Therefore, the possessors of the Ten Heavenly Physiques typically remained unknown.

Of course, if the possessor willingly lowered their defenses for others to examine, that would be an entirely different matter.

Jiang Wei gazed at them with a complex expression. She felt that these two might well become the future pillars of the sect, destined to lead its resurgence.

“Your talents are truly exceptional. Enter now. You should already be familiar with the specialties of the five major factions, so I won’t elaborate further,” Jiang Wei stated, after observing them for approximately three minutes, finally gesturing for them to proceed.

If she couldn’t discern anything after several minutes of probing, there were only two possible reasons: either her own insight was insufficient to recognize their physiques, or her strength was lacking.

“Thank you, Esteemed Deacon. Linglong, let’s go,” Bai Lan said, then led Xue Linglong through the long corridor and into the inner sect.

It wasn’t Bai Lan’s first visit to the inner sect, so she remained composed. However, upon entering, Xue Linglong’s eyes widened with wonder. She was utterly captivated by the exquisite layout of the Luoshen Sect’s core area, which resembled a celestial paradise.

“It’s so beautiful! Is this the inner sect?” Xue Linglong exclaimed, marveling at the ethereal scenery before her.

“Yes, the first time I came here, you had the same expression,” Bai Lan replied. “Come on, I’ll take you to Tianyin Pavilion first. I believe, with your talent, joining Tianyin Pavilion won’t be a problem.”

But Xue Linglong shook her head.

“Sister, there’s no need. I haven’t told you something. I’ve actually met with Elder Qiu Hanyun of Tianyin Pavilion in private,” Xue Linglong said with a playful smile, surprising Bai Lan slightly.

“Oh? You’ve met? Well, I suppose that makes sense,” Bai Lan realized. “Elder Qiu is the transmission elder for this generation of outer sect disciples, and you frequently attended her lectures. It’s only natural she noticed your unique qualities. No wonder you wanted to join Tianyin Pavilion. So, you already have an entry pass, as it were.”

“Indeed,” Xue Linglong confirmed. “Elder Qiu told me that among the five major factions—Sword, Sound, Dance, Flower, and Water—the path of Sound is most suitable for me. I’ve considered it carefully, and it truly is. I don’t enjoy wielding swords; I prefer quiet and refined things. Therefore, the Dao of Sound is perfect for me.”

After hearing Xue Linglong’s explanation, Bai Lan found herself in agreement. The Immortal’s Abode primarily focused on sword arts, following a path of combat. Tianyin Pavilion specialized in musical arts, employing soul-shaking sound wave attacks. Canglan Hall’s disciples mastered dance, integrating it with charm techniques and other methods. Tianxiang Garden focused on medicinal alchemy and the art of a hundred flowers. Finally, Luoshen Palace controlled the Dao of Water, representing the core heritage of the Luoshen Sect.

This was because Luoshen, the founder of the Luoshen Sect, was not her given name but a title bestowed upon her by the Heavenly Dao before her ascension. Luoshen was a title for a water deity, and from this title alone, one could deduce the core heritage of the Luoshen Sect.

“I support you,” Bai Lan replied. “Since that’s the case, there’s no need for me to lead the way. You should know where to go.”

“Yes, Sister. I’ll see you tomorrow. Either you can come find me, or I’ll come to the Immortal’s Abode to find you,” Xue Linglong stated.

Bai Lan nodded, and with a shared smile, the two parted ways at the fork in the path. They were both destined to become core disciples of the Luoshen Sect in this new generation.

Meanwhile, at Luoshen Palace, the two members of the Chen Kingdom’s imperial family, whom Bai Lan and Xue Linglong had encountered earlier, were now seated. From the conversation between the noblewoman and Luo Yan, it was clear they shared a close relationship.

“Little Junior Sister, what brings you back to the sect? Are you missing your elder sister, or have you grown unhappy in the mortal world and returned home to complain?” Luo Yan asked, looking at the middle-aged noblewoman with an amused expression.

Under normal circumstances, once cultivators reached the Qi Refining realm, their outward appearance would remain in its prime. However, this did not mean cultivators would never age; it simply meant the aging process was significantly slowed.

The Luoshen Sect’s cultivation technique inherently possessed an effect that preserved youth. As long as one’s virginity remained intact, one would not visibly age, even when their lifespan neared its end.

The noblewoman, whom Luo Yan addressed as “Little Junior Sister” but whose external age appeared to be at least ten years older than Luo Yan’s, had likely married. Her cultivation technique could no longer maintain her youthful appearance.

In the cultivation world, if a female cultivator reached the Golden Core realm and her appearance was around thirty years old, it was a hundred percent indication that she was no longer a virgin. This characteristic was distinctly evident in female cultivators.