Everyone's Shock!

The next morning.

Inside a building in the outer sect of the Star River Sect.

"What?!"

"You're telling me Fang Hong, the one who entered with my token, is already an Inner Disciple?!"

"And he's even been taken in as a personal disciple by Elder Zhao?!"

Xu Wenfei, who had just woken up and was about to handle his daily duties, looked at the disciple who had come to invite him to Fang Hong's initiation ceremony with a face full of shock.

Xu Wenfei was genuinely bewildered at this moment, his face filled with disbelief.

He truly hadn't paid much attention to Fang Hong, who had used his token to try and join the Star River Sect.

After all, the token he had given to the Zhou Family back then was simply because the previous head of the Zhou Family had died helping him during a past operation.

As an Elder of the outer sect, he saw no need to concern himself with an unknown martial artist seeking to join the sect.

Moreover, in the letter Fang Hong had entrusted to someone to deliver to him, he had also mentioned some of his circumstances.

For example, his age, his spiritual roots, and his strength.

After reading the letter, Xu Wenfei didn't believe Fang Hong had any significant potential for development.

Therefore, he didn't even have the slightest interest in meeting Fang Hong.

His willingness to give Fang Hong a chance to join the Star River Sect was solely out of respect for the token.

Who could have imagined.

Such an unremarkable and unheard-of minor character.

Had actually leaped directly to becoming an Inner Disciple of the Star River Sect.

He had even directly become a personal disciple of Elder Zhao Tianchen.

Xu Wenfei didn't know much about that Elder Zhao.

But having been in the Star River Sect for so many years, and being an Elder of the outer sect.

An outer sect Elder was still an Elder, after all.

So, he had also heard some rumors about Zhao Tianchen.

While he wasn't entirely clear on the specifics, he knew that.

Zhao Tianchen held a very high seniority within Myriad Star Peak, no, within the Star River Sect itself, and his own strength was terrifying.

It seemed that if it weren't for some unforeseen circumstances back then, he would have undoubtedly been the Peak Master of Myriad Star Peak.

And now Fang Hong had become his personal disciple.

It could be said that Fang Hong was probably only lacking in strength compared to him at the moment.

But in terms of status and power within the Star River Sect, he had already far surpassed him, an Elder of the outer sect.

As for why he was invited, an Elder of the outer sect, to Fang Hong's initiation and disciple-taking ceremony.

He wasn't surprised.

Regardless of anything else, Fang Hong had still entered the Star River Sect using his token.

"If that's the case, then I'll have to think carefully about what kind of gift to give this Fang Hong."

Barely suppressing the shock in his heart, Xu Wenfei inquired about the time of the initiation ceremony from the messenger disciple.

Afterward, he began to furrow his brow, contemplating what kind of congratulatory gift to give Fang Hong.

Everyone was a shrewd individual.

How could Xu Wenfei not seize such a golden opportunity that had fallen into his lap?

What's more, he was also a little worried now, wondering if Fang Hong would mind his perfunctory attitude before.

He absolutely had to think carefully about this gift.

At the same time, Pang Zhenghao on the other side also learned the news of Fang Hong taking a master.

Ever since Fang Hong was taken away by Elder Huang yesterday, he had made great efforts to find people to keep an eye on any news about Fang Hong.

A senior disciple he had asked for help had already sent him a message.

Or rather, he didn't even need a message; he had already received fragmented news.

Someone had become an Inner Disciple immediately upon entering, and had directly become a personal disciple of an Elder.

Such explosive news.

It had already spread throughout Myriad Star Peak yesterday.

However, yesterday it was mainly circulating within the circles of Inner Disciples.

It was only towards the evening that it gradually spread to the Outer Disciples.

Well, due to the difference in status, there were many small circles among the disciples of the Star River Sect.

When Pang Zhenghao heard this news, he gasped in shock.

Good heavens.

Becoming an Inner Disciple directly was already enough to surprise him.

He hadn't expected to underestimate Fang Hong's value; the man had actually become the personal disciple of an Elder of Myriad Star Peak.

Pang Zhenghao wasn't Xu Wenfei, so he wasn't as well-informed.

He didn't know Zhao Tianchen's standing within the Star River Sect.

But even without knowing that, he understood the weight of an Inner Sect Elder.

Even just being the personal disciple of an ordinary Inner Sect Elder.

The significance was completely different from that of a regular Inner Disciple.

It meant entering the circle of personal disciples and getting much closer to those True Disciples!

He was almost nearing the top echelon of the Star River Sect.

With this thought, Pang Zhenghao's resolve to latch onto this opportunity grew even stronger.

He thought for a moment, then returned directly to his residence.

From a hidden compartment, he took out a somewhat tattered piece of beast hide.

On the worn beast hide, a giant vertical pupil formed by countless runes could be faintly seen.

And besides the shocked Pang Zhenghao and Xu Wenfei.

At this time, the entire Star River Sect had become much livelier than before.

Most disciples were actively discussing Fang Hong's matter of joining an Elder's tutelage right after entering the sect.

As for those at higher levels, the Elders and True Disciples who understood Zhao Tianchen's influence.

They were all filled with curiosity about Fang Hong, in addition to their shock.

Ordinary disciples didn't know, but they were all aware.

This esteemed figure had directly given up the almost guaranteed position of Peak Master and had remained in seclusion.

Yet, this time, he had taken a personal disciple.

They all wanted to know what was so special about Fang Hong that he could move this powerful figure.

Amidst the curious discussions of the many disciples, time quickly passed until noon.

The Grand Hall of Myriad Star Peak.

Four colossal pillars, each requiring two people to embrace, stood tall. The surrounding walls were carved with numerous mysterious star patterns, giving off an ancient and grand aura with a hint of mystery.

Many people had already arrived in the hall, standing on both sides.

All their gazes were filled with curiosity as they looked towards the tall figure standing in the center.

Even though they were wary of Zhao Tianchen's presence and dared not directly probe Fang Hong's strength.

Due to their own formidable power, they could all sense the vast surge of vital energy within Fang Hong.

Those who knew some of Zhao Tianchen's past experiences now had a look of understanding flash in their eyes.

Others, who were unaware, were also somewhat surprised by Fang Hong's robust vital energy.

After a while longer, the auspicious time arrived.

Zhao Tianchen, seated in the center, stood up.

His attire today was completely different from the old, worn-out clothes of yesterday.

He was dressed in exceptionally luxurious robes embroidered with numerous golden patterns, and his hair was neatly tied up.

Even his hunched posture had straightened.

Standing there, he exuded the demeanor of a grandmaster, profound and dignified!

Powerful and noble!

Zhao Tianchen surveyed the hall, his expression serious, and said in a deep voice:

"Today, in the presence of all my fellow disciples, I, Zhao Tianchen, accept Fang Hong as my personal disciple, and from this moment onward..."

With Zhao Tianchen's words, the disciple-acceptance ceremony officially began.