After the four direct disciples, sword light rose and fell within the Shangqing Array Eye.
The six attendant immortals emerged in turn. The first was Wuyun Xian, who had taken form from the first wisp of primordial dark cloud between heaven and earth.
He wore an ink-black robe, his face gloomy but regular in its features. Dark clouds churned around him, with thunder lurking faintly within, as though it might strike at any moment.
He approached Tongtian and knelt on one knee, his voice low and respectful. "I, your disciple Wuyun, wish to enter the Shangqing lineage."
Tongtian studied his sword light.
Though gloomy, that sword light contained an upright force with the crushing might of thunder. He knew then that although this young man looked unfriendly, his disposition was exceedingly upright.
Wuyun's Dao faintly resonated with the Thunder Department of the Divine Dao. With proper guidance in the future, he might yet add another rightful god to the Divine Dao System.
Next came Golden Hoop Immortal, who had taken form from a primordial golden hoop.
A golden hoop was an instrument of restraint, but restraint taken to its utmost became order.
He extended and retracted his sword light at will, balancing firmness with gentleness. After emerging from the array eye, he calmly took his place and bowed properly to Sect Master Tongtian, his words carrying an air of strict discipline.
Pilu Xian had taken form from primordial spiritual fire. The flames around him were unlike Zhu Rong's overbearing Southern Illumination Divine Flame.
They were gentler and more restrained, like coals in a hearth: unobtrusive, yet enduring without end. His sword light, too, was as warm and peaceful as his spiritual fire, yet contained lasting resilience.
Qiu Shou Xian had taken form from a primordial horned dragon bloodline, the most