Xu Qing and the others, including He Yu, were all extremely astonished by Ye Tian's decision. They had not expected him to send them down the mountain to gain experience as soon as he returned.
Strictly speaking, they had not joined the Mysterious Heaven Sect for very long. Even their mindsets had yet to fully change, and their hearts still held onto the mortal world they once knew.
"This time, you are going down the mountain not to temper yourselves in the mortal dust or sever mortal ties. You may temper your strength, aid those in danger and relieve those in distress, punish the wicked and support the weak, or fight for resources and seek benefits for yourselves. Any of it is acceptable. The path of cultivation has never possessed pure good or evil."
"One more thing: the five of you must remember never to become separated."
"Everyone has demons in their heart. If, when you return, I discover that any among you have fallen into demonhood, then do not blame me for personally cutting you down."
Ye Tian gave his five disciples one final warning. He truly had not demanded that they do anything in particular. Every person sought a different path. Unless they fell into the demonic path—which could even alter a person's nature—he would let them do as they pleased.
The five disciples' eyes flickered with confusion, and for a moment, they did not know where to go. Still, they began making preparations according to Ye Tian's instructions.
Early the next morning, Ye Tian personally saw the five disciples off from the mountain gate.
"Master, your five junior brothers and sisters are still too young. Isn't it too cruel to send all five of them out to gain experience already?" Hua Wu Yin stood behind Ye Tian