As everyone was suppressed, the Karmic Sin Formation slowly came to a halt as well.
Once the formation dispersed, aside from a few dozen beings still standing, everyone else lay curled up on the ground.
The moment the pain faded, Long-eared Rabbit immediately scrambled to his feet, becoming one of the beings still standing.
Duobao stepped before them, smiling as he looked at those who remained on their feet.
"Congratulations, junior brothers and sisters. You may now join the Inner Sect of the Jie Sect."
"The Inner Sect?"
What was that? This was the first time such a term had appeared in the Prehistoric Era. Other than Direct Disciples, weren't there only Outer Sect Disciples?
"Senior martial brother Duobao, please enlighten us. What is the Inner Sect?"
Immortal Wuyun cupped his hands toward Duobao and humbly asked.
"Within the Jie Sect, aside from myself and your four senior sisters, who are Direct Disciples, Master will no longer accept Direct Disciples. Thus, those who earn Master's favor shall become Inner Sect Disciples."
"As for Outer Sect Disciples, if you do not strive to seize that sliver of opportunity for yourselves, you will have no chance to advance and will find it difficult to receive Master's guidance."
Duobao's meaning was clear. Outer Sect Disciples merely bore the Jie Sect's name; they had to acquire their own cultivation resources.
Upon hearing that he had become an Inner Sect Disciple as well, Long-eared Rabbit was overjoyed. This torment had not been in vain. From now on, he was a saint's disciple and no longer had to fear being targeted by the other great powers of the Prehistoric Era.
"Let me introduce him. This is Zhao Gongming, the eldest senior brother of the Inner Sect. From now on, you will follow his arrangements."
"Greetings, senior