The man in charge of the Desolate Sect's delegation was Dongfang He, a Heaven-Connecting Realm expert.
"Young friend Ye, what brings you here?"
As Dongfang He watched Ye Yun approach the Desolate Sect's camp, a flicker of anticipation rose in his heart.
"Senior Dongfang, I wish to join the Desolate Sect. Would that be possible?"
Ye Yun did not hesitate. He stated his purpose outright.
Delight immediately spread across Dongfang He's face. "Of course! Young friend Ye, you're the champion of this Path of Heavenly Prodigies trial. The Desolate Sect would be glad to have you!
"From this moment on, Ye Yun, you are an inner disciple of the Desolate Sect.
"Once we return to the sect and hold your initiation ceremony, you can go to the Scripture Repository and redeem the martial arts inheritance you earned in this trial."
Ye Yun nodded lightly. "Thank you for the guidance, Elder Dongfang. This disciple understands!"
Now that he had joined the Desolate Sect, the change in how he addressed Dongfang He came naturally.
Dongfang He was most pleased to hear it. He smiled and said, "Good. Wait here at the camp for a while, Ye Yun. Once today's screening is over, we'll set off for the sect."
"As you command!"
Ye Yun cupped his fists in salute to Dongfang He, then headed straight into the Desolate Sect's camp.
Dongfang He watched him go, his eyes filled with delight.
As the Desolate Sect's representative at this Path of Heavenly Prodigies trial, he had recruited its champion.
A generous reward would surely await him when he returned to the sect. How could he not be delighted?
As soon as Ye Yun entered the Desolate Sect's camp, two men and a woman came to greet him.
All three wore the Desolate Sect's attire. They