The trial disciples, on the other hand, had originally been raised by the Immortal Sect as menial workers, so naturally they had been kept in the dark about such news.
Yet every one of these menial workers had a heart set on the Dao and a will to ascend to immortality. They had labored bitterly in their cultivation, overcoming every obstacle to advance their realms. More than thirty percent of them had even reached True Essence Fourth Turn or higher.
Now, after hearing that all their hard work had instead become a cocoon they had spun around themselves, leaving them with no chance of ascending to immortality, they were struck hard. Even with their Dao hearts fairly well-established, how could they accept such a blow on the spur of the moment?
The White-bearded Elder and the Green-faced Old Man did not call for silence. They let the commotion run its course. After half an incense stick's time, it died down somewhat, and the White-bearded Elder said, "Why are you all so upset? Those who have cultivated to True Essence Fourth Turn or higher are not necessarily without hope of ascending to immortality. It's only that our Immortal Sect has a limited supply of Heavenly Origin Seeds and cannot provide them for the time being. That doesn't mean we will never provide them. Besides, the workings of heaven are vast. As long as you remain devoted to the Dao, the clouds will eventually part and the moon shine."
"Though those at True Essence Fourth Turn or higher will not be granted Heavenly Origin Seeds this time, you will receive other compensation. The cultivation techniques previously reserved for inner disciples will now be provided to all of you who have reached Fourth Turn or higher. Once you learn these advanced methods, even