You're Lu Yi?

After entering the Affairs Hall, Dugu Fang led Lu Yi and the others through the enormous main hall to the area for registering Inner Sect Disciples—a room that was not particularly large.

Inside, a gray-robed old man was reclining in a chair. When he saw Dugu Fang arrive with people in tow, he rose with a smile. "Elder Dugu, you're a little later than last time."

Dugu Fang smiled faintly. "Your place is idle enough anyway. Early or late makes no difference."

The gray-robed old man chuckled. "That's true. Only so many people enter the White Cloud Sect's inner sect each year. This old man really doesn't have much to do."

As he spoke, the gray-robed old man swept his gaze over Lu Yi and the others, smiling. "These little fellows are the top ten from the Outer Sect Competition?"

Dugu Fang nodded. "Mm."

He then introduced him to Lu Yi and the group. "This is Elder Li Wang of the Affairs Hall."

Lu Yi was rather surprised. He had not expected him to be an elder. No wonder he and Elder Dugu could chat and laugh so freely.

They hurriedly bowed with respect.

"Greetings, Elder Li."

Li Wang nodded with a smile. "You're all fine young fellows. Come, this old man will register you."

As he spoke, he slowly walked over to a nearby table and sat down.

Dugu Fang said, "Lu Yi, you go first."

Lu Yi nodded and stepped up to Li Wang's table.

Li Wang glanced at Lu Yi and laughed cheerfully. "You're Lu Yi? After the competition, all those old fellows were saying the outer sect had produced a genius. At such a young age, you've cultivated both spells and cultivation arts to the Returning to Purity Realm, and you've even grasped Sword Intent. Quite extraordinary."

Lu Yi smiled. "The elders praise me too highly."

Li Wang smiled but said nothing more. He merely asked Lu Yi for some basic information. Once he had recorded it, he handed over a white ring and a white token.

"This Space Ring is one of the benefits for Inner Sect Disciples. It contains several sets of spare inner sect robes and an introduction to the inner sect rules. Read that introduction carefully, lest you violate sect rules and be punished. Keep your Inner Sect Token safe as well. You'll need it to accept Sect Tasks, use sect points, and so on. If you lose it and come back to replace it, you'll have to spend Spirit Stones."

Lu Yi nodded repeatedly and accepted the Space Ring and Inner Sect Token.

There was no need to say more about the Space Ring—it was certainly a good thing. Dugu Fang had already introduced the Inner Sect Token on the way here. Its functions were somewhat like the all-in-one campus card from Lu Yi's previous life. It held an Inner Sect Disciple's basic information, could store and trade points, and also served as an access pass. It had quite a few uses.

Lu Yi put the Space Ring on his hand, placed the token inside it, and stepped back.

Next came Jiang Fan, Bai Yulong, and the others, each taking their turn according to their rankings.

After Wan Hua received his Space Ring and token, everyone had finished registering.

Only then did Li Wang speak. "Now that your information has been registered, you are Inner Sect Disciples. Elder Dugu has presumably already introduced the twelve inner peaks to you. If there is anything you still do not understand, you may look through the inner sect introduction in your rings. Choose the peak you wish to join based on your future development. Though rumors outside say that the twelve peaks stand high and low, since they are all twelve peaks of our White Cloud Sect, each naturally has its own strengths. Choosing what suits you is what matters most. I trust you understand."

Lu Yi and the others nodded repeatedly. "Thank you for Elder Li Wang's guidance."

Li Wang waved a hand. "Go on."

Dugu Fang smiled. "Elder Li, then I'll be taking my leave."

Li Wang nodded with a smile. "Come sit with this old man when you have time. We can share some wine."

"No problem."

Dugu Fang led Lu Yi and the others away.

Once they left the Affairs Hall, Dugu Fang looked at Lu Yi and the others and smiled. "All right, from now on, you are Inner Sect Disciples. There are paths from White Cloud Market to every peak, and you can ask around yourselves. Let me remind you once more: every peak specializes in different directions. Make your choice based on your own circumstances."

Lu Yi and the others all nodded to show that they understood.

Afterward, Dugu Fang bade them farewell, transformed into a streak of sword light, and vanished beyond the horizon, leaving behind the ten of them.

Lu Yi and the other ten could hardly wait to join the peaks they longed for. After bidding one another farewell, they all headed toward their respective destinations.

Naturally, Lu Yi was going to Drifting Soul Peak.

On the way here, Dugu Fang had already pointed out the direction of Drifting Soul Peak. Lu Yi had remembered it and headed that way.

White Cloud Market was not small, and its roads twisted like tangled threads. Still, for a place like one of the twelve peaks, he only needed to ask for directions.

Lu Yi did not need to put in much effort before he reached the foot of Drifting Soul Peak.

From below, Drifting Soul Peak appeared even more enormous. Lu Yi had never visited Mount Everest in his previous life, but this Drifting Soul Peak felt even taller than Mount Everest.

At the end of the road, Lu Yi saw a small path leading up the mountain. It was made of stone steps, and two male cultivators of no small age stood guard at its entrance.

The two male cultivators were not dressed in the robes of Inner Sect Disciples, but in the attire of servant disciples.

Lu Yi was not surprised. Proper disciples of the White Cloud Sect basically did not handle chores, instead focusing wholeheartedly on cultivation. Such duties were performed by servant disciples, maids, and attendants. It was the same in both the outer and inner sects, so it was only natural for the inner sect to have servant disciples as well.

However, these servant disciples actually possessed strength at the Qi Refining Realm, far stronger than those in the outer sect. Most outer sect servant disciples had not even reached the Qi Refining Realm.

It was just that these two disciples were rather old. They would likely find it difficult to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

When the two servant disciples saw Lu Yi approach in outer sect robes, both were taken aback. One of them, an older middle-aged disciple, cupped his hands slightly. "Senior Brother, may I ask why you have come to Drifting Soul Peak?"

Lu Yi smiled. "Hello, Junior Brother. I am Lu Yi. I just entered the inner sect through the Outer Sect Competition and intend to join Drifting Soul Peak. Could you take me in for the assessment?"

As he spoke, he took out his Inner Sect Token for the two of them to see.

Upon seeing the token, the middle-aged man hurriedly said, "So it is Senior Brother Lu. Please follow me, Senior Brother. I'll take you to see Deacon Xiao, who is in charge of the Entry Peak Assessment!"

Lu Yi smiled and nodded, following the middle-aged disciple up the stairs.

After they had not climbed very far, Lu Yi saw a palace on a nearby platform. The middle-aged disciple led Lu Yi along a branching path to the square before it.

He introduced it with a smile. "Senior Brother, this is the Entry Peak Assessment Hall. Deacon Xiao is inside."

As he spoke, he led Lu Yi into the hall. By the entrance stood a gentle-looking middle-aged man with his eyes closed, Spiritual Qi circulating around him as though he were cultivating.

Lu Yi took one look and froze. Cultivating in secret during work hours?

Was everyone here this relentlessly driven?

Had he accidentally joined some peak full of cultivation maniacs?

Lu Yi felt a little afraid.

Hearing the movement, the middle-aged man opened his eyes and looked over.

The servant disciple said, "Deacon Xiao, this is Senior Brother Lu Yi, who entered the inner sect through the Outer Sect Competition. He says he wishes to join Drifting Soul Peak, so I brought him here for the assessment."

Upon hearing the servant disciple's words, Deacon Xiao's expression turned slightly strange as he looked at Lu Yi. "You're Lu Yi?"