Because of the Interception Sect's teachings, Tongtian chose disciples based solely on their talent, without the slightest regard for their character. His Direct Disciples were mostly fine, and could all be called True Immortals who had attained the Dao. But the same couldn't be said of his many outer disciples. Calling them a mixed lot was putting it mildly; many were arrogant, lawless, and wicked.
If there had only been one or two disciples like that, they wouldn't have had much of an impact. But with nearly ten thousand gathered together, the place had become rather chaotic.
There were so many outer disciples that Tongtian put Zhao Gongming in charge of them. He had intended to keep them in line and prevent trouble from harming the Interception Sect, but his efforts had little effect. The disciples' lack of virtue greatly damaged the sect's fortune and nearly brought about its downfall.
But that was a story for later.
Besides the Three Teachings of Human Religion, Chan Sect, and Interception Sect, the Western Sect had also opened its doors to disciples at nearly the same time. Like the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin and Zhunti sought to cultivate disciples—not only to pass on their Great Sect, but also to vie for a position of honor in the Netherworld.
However, compared with the Eastern sects, the Western Sect had two Saints of its own, but Jieyin and Zhunti's influence was nowhere near that of the Three Pure Ones. And the western lands were barren compared with the east, with fewer living beings, and those who did live there were of poorer quality.
The two Saints had announced their intentions throughout the Primordial World, and many had come to seek discipleship. Still, few met the Western Sect's requirements. Only two stood out: Medicine Master and