After watching Bai Yi and Yi Guye complete their registration, Lan Tianmu, who had long since grown impatient, hurriedly disappeared.
Led by a disciple of the True Disciple Hall, Bai Yi and Yi Guye also headed to their chosen islands to set up their cultivation grounds.
As the two departed, the many inner disciples who had been observing nearby for some time cupped their fists in farewell, then rushed toward islands throughout the Inner Sea with grave expressions.
Five figures among them went straight across the Inner Sea and disappeared into the Inner Sea First Ring.
Meanwhile, news of the two newly admitted True Disciples spread throughout the Lanhai Sect in an instant.
"Have you heard? Elder Tianmu brought back two outsiders from the Ancient Road this time. They became True Disciples as soon as they joined."
"How could I not have heard? They're said to be two prodigies from beyond our domain!"
"Hmph, your news is far too outdated."
"These two didn't just become True Disciples upon joining. One of them, True Disciple Bai, chose his cultivation grounds within the Inner Sea First Ring the moment he arrived!"
Hearing the senior disciple beside them snort, several outer disciples spoke in shock.
"The Inner Sea First Ring? Aren't only the top five True Disciples qualified to live there?"
"Exactly. According to the senior disciples at the True Disciple Hall, the sect master granted that True Disciple Bai special permission."
"Then... what about those five? Even we outer disciples know the Sea Tide Grotto-Heaven is about to open."
"Watch your words! Matters at that level aren't for the likes of us to discuss."
Over the next few days, as Bai Yi settled into the Inner Sea First Ring, an inexplicable calm descended over both the inner and outer divisions of the