Inner Sect First True Disciple!

Ye Feng stood by the stone table in the small courtyard, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the sword hilt as his mind repeatedly combed through recent cultivation insights.

From the Qi Gathering Realm to the True Condensation Realm, the leap in strength brought by the system's modification had made Ye Feng deeply understand one rule.

The deeper one's martial foundation, the more pronounced the enhancement when using the system to modify years.

Now, though he had reached the True Condensation Realm Tenth Layer Peak, his Bone Root Talent remained a weak point.

If he could optimize his talent further, the next time he used the Millennium Time Limit modification, he might directly break through the bottleneck of the Origin Embracing Realm.

"Before breaking through to the Origin Embracing Realm, I need to learn more sword techniques and fist techniques to accumulate enough martial knowledge." Ye Feng made up his mind, no longer rushing to use the system.

"The Origin Embracing Realm is a major watershed on the path of cultivation. How many prodigies have stumbled at this step? Even with my strength, I need to be fully prepared."

The more critical the breakthrough, the less room for blind recklessness.

Knock knock

Just as Ye Feng was deep in thought, a knock suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate.

Ye Feng rose and opened the door, finding an Inner Sect disciple standing outside.

The moment he saw Ye Feng, the visitor quickly bowed his head in salute, speaking with a respectful tone: "Senior Brother Ye, I am here on orders to deliver a message."

"What is it?" Ye Feng asked calmly.

"The sect has announced that all True Disciples must immediately assemble at the Sovereign's Hall. The Sovereign has important arrangements to make." The Inner Sect disciple replied with his head lowered.

"I am only responsible for guiding you there. As for the specifics, you will need to hear them from the Sovereign inside the hall. My status is too low to enter the Sovereign's Hall."

Ye Feng was slightly surprised.

Having only recently become a True Disciple, this was the first time he had encountered a situation where the sect summoned all True Disciples.

It must be an important operation.

And just in time—his strength had improved significantly lately, and he was itching for action.

He was curious to see the strength of the other True Disciples!

"Lead the way." Ye Feng nodded.

The Inner Sect disciple acknowledged and guided him all the way to the entrance of the Sovereign's Hall, then bowed and withdrew: "Senior Brother Ye, please enter the hall. I will wait here."

Ye Feng glanced at the hall's entrance and stepped inside.

Looking up, the Sovereign's Hall turned out to be a magnificent palace-style building.

The roof was covered with Glazed Tiles, shimmering brilliantly under the sunlight. The stone pillars before the hall were Engraved With lifelike Dragon Patterns, far surpassing any Inner Sect structure in luxury—even more imposing than the palaces of ancient kings on Earth.

"Damn, the Feiyun Sect's foundation is deeper than I imagined." Ye Feng was secretly astonished.

As he stepped through the door, he immediately felt several gazes lock onto him.

Scanning the hall, he saw many True Disciples standing on both sides.

Though few in number, their presence far exceeded that of Inner Sect disciples.

The weakest was at the True Condensation Realm Third Layer, while the strongest had reached the True Condensation Realm Tenth Layer Peak, their aura so dense it almost materialized—just one step away from the Origin Embracing Realm.

"Junior Brother Ye?" A gentle voice sounded.

Ye Feng turned his head to see a white-robed, elegant young man walking briskly toward him, a friendly smile on his face, extending his hand.

"I am Li Yunfeng, also a True Disciple of the sect. I heard the sect had a new, exceptionally talented junior brother. Seeing you today, you truly have an extraordinary bearing."

Ye Feng paused briefly, then shook Li Yunfeng's hand lightly and replied succinctly: "Ye Feng."

No sooner had they exchanged pleasantries than the surrounding True Disciples couldn't help murmuring quietly:

"So this is Junior Brother Ye Feng? Only seventeen and already a True Disciple—truly a dragon among men!"

"I heard he killed Li Yue in the Earth Sun Secret Realm, defeated Zhao Yu, and even comprehended Thirty Percent Sword Intent and twenty percent Fist Intent. Is that true?"

"If that's the case, it's too incredible! It took me three years just to comprehend ten percent Sword Intent. His comprehension is downright heaven-defying!"

Though the murmurs were soft, they reached Ye Feng's ears clearly.

Unlike the wariness and hostility of Inner Sect disciples, these True Disciples' tones carried more curiosity and admiration. The atmosphere was surprisingly harmonious.

Just as Ye Feng found this odd, Li Yunfeng seemed to read his thoughts and explained with a smile: "Junior Brother Ye, don't be surprised. True Disciples are the core of the sect. What the Sovereign values most is our unity."

"If the core disciples fought among themselves, the sect's decline would be Not Far."

"Besides, the sect treats us fairly. The stronger your strength, the more resources you get. We only have competition, no fundamental conflicts of interest, so naturally we get along."

Ye Feng nodded in understanding.

So that was it. No wonder the True Disciples' dynamic was so different from the Inner Sect's.

Just then, a steady gaze fell on Ye Feng.

He followed it to see a young man in plain blue robes walking slowly toward him. His expression was calm, but his aura was astonishingly dense. Ye Feng judged at a glance that he, too, was at the True Condensation Realm Tenth Layer Peak, with strength far beyond Ye Feng's own concealed surface level.

"So this is Junior Brother Ye?" The blue-robed youth spoke, his voice steady but carrying a faint trace of surprise.

"I heard you became a True Disciple only a month ago and have already Broken through to the True Condensation Realm Third Layer. At that speed, you truly deserve to be the genius the Sovereign personally promoted."

Li Yunfeng quickly stepped forward to introduce him: "Junior Brother Ye, this is Senior Brother Liu Tianxiang, the strongest among all Feiyun Sect's True Disciples, and the sect's First True Disciple!"

Li Yunfeng paused, then added, "Senior Brother Liu has also comprehended Thirty Percent Sword Intent, just like you. His strength is unfathomable. Oh, and Senior Brother Liu is actually thirty years old, but after his Breakthrough to True Condensation Realm, his lifespan increased to two hundred years, so his face remains around twenty. This is one of the reasons we martial artists desperately strive to break through—not only does power undergo a qualitative change, but lifespan also greatly increases."

Ye Feng's heart stirred.

Liu Tianxiang, True Condensation Realm Tenth Layer Peak, Thirty Percent Sword Intent—this was a decent benchmark.

Just as the True Disciples in the hall were exchanging low voices, a dry cough suddenly rang through the entire Sovereign's Hall. The sound was not loud, but it carried an intangible authority.

All the True Disciples instantly fell silent, lifting their heads to look toward the source of the sound.

At the main seat deep within the hall, a figure was slowly rising.