Entry-Level Disciple Becomes Direct Disciple, Innate Talent Unlocked!

Inside Duobao's Cave.

Duobao's expression shifted as he received his master's reply.

A trace of understanding flashed in his eyes, then he looked at Kong Xuan, a smile spreading across his face:

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, my master is already aware of this matter."

"Your entry into our Jie Sect brings my master joy as well."

"Please follow me. My master will personally preside over your initiation ceremony in the main hall of Biyou Palace."

As soon as these words were spoken, Bi Xiao's beautiful eyes shimmered with even greater brilliance.

The master personally presiding over the initiation ceremony!

This was treatment of the highest order!

Ordinary outer disciples, and even some registered disciples, were usually taught by senior disciples on the master's behalf, with only a name recorded in the registry.

Only direct disciples like themselves, or those held in exceptional regard, would have their ceremonies personally conducted by the master.

This showed how highly the master valued Kong Xuan!

Xuandu's heart stirred as well.

Sage Tongtian appearing in person made it clear that he placed great importance on Kong Xuan.

This suited Xuandu perfectly.

The higher Kong Xuan's status, the greater his future contribution to the Jie Sect, and the more beneficial the feedback from his origins would be to Xuandu.

"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist."

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged as he gave a slight bow, but inwardly, he felt a growing solemnity and anticipation toward the Sage Tongtian he had yet to meet.

Duobao said no more. He rose and swept his sleeve.

Immortal light surged, enveloping Xuandu, Kong Xuan, and Bi Xiao. In an instant, they left the cave and sped toward the core area of Biyou Palace.

Deep within Biyou Palace, the atmosphere differed from the outer regions.

Dao resonance was denser, nearly taking physical form.

Threads of sword qi wove through the void, severing Yin Yang and dividing clarity from turbidity.

A grand, majestic main hall stood at the center of endless dao resonance.

Above the hall's doors hung a plaque inscribed with three Primordial Divine Script characters: Biyou Palace!

The strokes coiled like dragons and snakes, sword intent soaring to the heavens, as if containing the supreme will of Intercepting Heaven Taking Dao.

At this moment, the hall's doors stood wide open.

Strands of hazy, pure dao energy spilled out from within, refreshing the heart and mind.

Duobao led the way, his expression solemn.

Xuandu, Kong Xuan, and Bi Xiao followed closely as they stepped into the great hall.

Inside, the hall was vast and deep.

The dome swirled with flowing stars, while the floor was paved with rosy clouds.

The sides bore no excessive decoration—only streaks of sword intent and dao resonance, some strong, some weak, but all pure and untainted, lingering without dispersing.

Upon the cloud bed, Sect Leader Tongtian was already seated.

He still wore that green robe, his features ordinary, yet he seemed to be the very center of heaven and earth.

His aura merged seamlessly with the entire Biyou Palace, and even with Golden Ao Island itself.

He simply sat there in stillness, naturally exuding a supreme bearing that intercepted heavenly secrets and transcended all things.

"Disciple greets Master!"

Duobao and Bi Xiao immediately bowed in salute.

Xuandu also bowed:

"Disciple Xuandu greets Master."

Kong Xuan's gaze sharpened. Sensing that saintly might—deep as an abyss, supreme over all daos—the pride in his heart reined itself in somewhat.

He stepped forward and, following the ancient rites of the Great Wilderness, cupped his hands and bowed, his voice clear and crisp:

"Kong Xuan of the Phoenix Clan greets Sage Tongtian!"

Sage Tongtian's gaze fell. He swept it over Duobao and Bi Xiao first, giving a slight nod.

Then he looked at Xuandu, pausing on him for a moment. Deep in his eyes, a flicker of scrutiny passed, hard to detect.

Finally, his gaze settled on Kong Xuan.

That look was calm, yet it seemed capable of piercing all illusion, reaching straight to the origin.

Kong Xuan felt as though every secret within and around him was laid bare under that gaze, with nowhere to hide.

The Phoenix Clan mark deep in his bloodline, the flow of the Innate Five Elements, the condensation of the Grand Unity Dao Fruit... all were seen at a glance.

His mind tensed slightly, but he did not resist, accepting it openly.

A moment later, Sect Leader Tongtian spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying boundless authority:

"Son of Primordial Phoenix, Innate Five Elements, Grand Unity Dao Fruit."

"Root and cultivation are both top-tier."

"Since you are willing to join my Jie Sect, do you know the Jie Sect's Dao?"

Kong Xuan's expression turned solemn as he answered in a deep voice:

"The Jie Sect's Dao lies in seizing a thread of life!"

"Teach without discrimination, myriad immortals come to court!"

"Revere not heaven, bow not to gods and ghosts—only honor one's own Dao, only seek transcendence!"

His words rang out with force, blending his own understanding into them, carrying a resolute intent.

A glimmer of approval flashed in Sect Leader Tongtian's eyes.

This child's root and cultivation were not only exceptional, but his nature and comprehension were also outstanding.

"Good."

He nodded slowly.

"Since you understand this principle, from today onwards, you shall be a disciple of my Jie Sect."

Words fell, and Sect Leader Tongtian pointed like a sword, tapping the void.

A clear, hazy immortal light shot from his fingertip, sinking into Kong Xuan's brow.

"This is the Shangqing Gongfa, the foundational technique of my Jie Sect."

"I hope you will contemplate it well and not waste this opportunity."

Kong Xuan's entire body trembled as countless arcane Dao formulas and insights into the Great Dao surged into his Divine Soul.

Profound and vast, far surpassing his Phoenix Clan's inheritance!

Shock filled his heart, followed by wild joy.

The Sage's personal Dao!

Truly extraordinary!

He immediately calmed his mind and bowed respectfully:

"Kong Xuan thanks Master for the grace of transmitting the Dao!"

At the same time.

In Xuandu's mind, the long-awaited System Prompt Sound finally rang out crisp and clear!

[Ding! Detected that a living being (Kong Xuan) with a root rating of top-tier or above has successfully joined the Jie Sect!]

[Specific task completed!]

[Reward issued: Successfully unlocked Root Sum Feedback Function!]

[Current functions: Cultivation Sum Feedback (continuous), Root Sum Feedback (continuous)]

[Beginning real-time calculation of Jie Sect disciples' root sum... Calculating...]

Xuandu's heart nearly overflowed with ecstasy!

Success!

Finally unlocked!

As long as the calculation finished, he could enhance his own root.

Then, combined with the cultivation feedback from Kong Xuan, he could completely break through to Golden Immortal of the Origin!

Xuandu took a deep breath, suppressing his surging emotions, his gaze growing more resolute.

Sect Leader Tongtian sat high on the Cloud Bed, his eyes sweeping over everyone below, seeing everything.

Daoist Duobao's steadiness, Bi Xiao's curiosity, Kong Xuan's reverence and enlightenment.

And... Xuandu's fleeting excitement and determination.

His gaze lingered on Xuandu for another moment, understanding in his heart.

This child indeed harbors a great secret.

Still, he did not expose it.

As long as his heart was with the Jie Sect, some secrets were instead opportunities.

"Duobao."

Sect Leader Tongtian spoke.

"Your disciple is here." Daoist Duobao bowed in response.

"Since Kong Xuan has entered the sect, he shall be a Personal Disciple. Open another cave dwelling on Golden Ao Island for him to cultivate in peace."

"Yes, Master."

A Personal Disciple!

His status was now side by side with Daoist Duobao, Saint Mother Wudang, and the others.

This showed how much Sect Leader Tongtian valued Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan thanked him again.

With everything arranged, Sect Leader Tongtian said no more. His form slowly faded, merging into the Dao resonance of Biyou Palace.

The Sage departed, and the pressure within the Palace Hall sharply lessened.

Daoist Duobao looked at Kong Xuan and said with a smile:

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Kong Xuan."

Bi Xiao also grinned and said:

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Kong Xuan!"

Kong Xuan returned each greeting, his demeanor much more humble.

Having entered this sect, he would abide by its rules.

Daoist Duobao then turned his gaze to Xuandu, his eyes deep:

"Junior Brother Xuandu, in recommending Junior Brother Kong Xuan into the sect, your contribution is not small."

Xuandu quickly replied modestly:

"Senior Brother overpraises me. This is merely Senior Brother Kong Xuan's own karmic opportunity; I was just present at the right time."

Duobao made no comment, only giving him a profound look.

"You two have only recently joined the sect. You should cultivate diligently and stabilize your realms."

"If you encounter difficulties, you may come to me or consult your Fellow Disciples."

"We shall respectfully follow Senior Brother's teachings." Xuandu and Kong Xuan answered in unison.

Afterward, Daoist Duobao personally arranged Kong Xuan's cave dwelling, and Bi Xiao followed out of curiosity.

Xuandu took his leave and returned to his own cave.

Because the system had just prompted that the total of his origins had been calculated.

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