After a few rounds of drinks, the conversation gradually shifted from discussing Daoist principles to some interesting anecdotes about the sect recently.
An inner disciple with a more mature appearance took a sip of the spirit wine and sighed:
"Speaking of which, the position of True Disciple of my Pill Lineage has always been one in a row, and the competition is fierce."
It's quite rare to see two people together at the same time.
"That's normal. As you and I both know, not only within the sect but also outside, there's a widespread saying that a great era is about to begin, and geniuses from all sides are emerging. This is a great time for advancement. However, it will be very difficult for newly initiated disciples to compete for the position of Ten Great True Disciples."
"Being one of the Ten Great True Disciples is no easy feat."
Some people were still in surprise when they suddenly heard about the debate over the Ten Great True Disciples, which made them feel very distant from the situation.
To become Ten Great True Disciples, one must first become True Disciple.
The Ten Great True Disciples are the face of the sect. They have all been nurtured by the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace with all their might. They are the pride of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace when they go out. Each of them is an unparalleled genius who can sweep across the contemporary world.
For them, the inner disciple, it was a distant prospect.
"It's hard to say. The position of Ten Great True Disciples isn't solely based on cultivation level. Talent and reputation also play a significant role. If you're at the same cultivation level, or even surpass the head disciple, wouldn't you be a shoo-in for Ten Great True Disciples?"
"That's true, but which of the leaders of each lineage isn't a prodigy among the Ten Great True Disciples... Moreover, these prodigies are also called Dao Child, and they are peerless geniuses who are rarely seen throughout the ages."
"Ahem, anyway, it's not really our concern right now."
"Really."
Thinking of this, the group exchanged smiles.
Upon hearing these words, Li Qianluo pondered for a moment before walking to Jiang Yuan's side.
"Brother Li, you've been asking me about Han True Disciple?"
Jiang Yuan's tone was enigmatic, and his eyes held a strange glint.
After all, given Han Xuanji's low profile, it's highly unlikely he has any connection with this member of the Li Household. However, this also shows that the other party is well-informed, knowing that he knows Han Xuanji.
This statement piqued the interest of many people.
"I've heard that this newly appointed True Disciple is incredibly mysterious. He's been a disciple for ten years, yet no one has ever seen his true face. He's been cultivating in seclusion in his own cave abode, keeping an astonishingly low profile."
"That one is far inferior to the other one, who has already made a name for himself on the dueling stage. He is invincible at the Earth Immortal Realm realm, and it is said that he was highly favored this time because of his pair of Jiang Household Heavenly Eye when he applied for the mission to hunt down the Devil Cultivator."
Once the conversation started, everyone began to share what they had seen and known.
A barely perceptible glint of inquiry flashed in Li Qianluo's eyes as she looked at Jiang Yuan beside her:
"Junior Brother Jiang, I heard that you and that newly promoted True Disciple entered the sect at the same time, and are even acquainted?"
"Who exactly is this person, that he could gain the favor of the head disciple, become True Disciple upon entering the sect, and reside in the Myriad Phenomena Garden?"
Myriad Phenomena Garden?
Some people were surprised.
"Isn't that the sacred place where the First Master once cultivated in seclusion in his early years? It is said that the Spiritual Qi energy Myriad Phenomena Chaos, and only those with extraordinary talent can withstand it. How could this newly True Disciple be able to move in there?"
These words only fueled the curiosity of everyone at the table.
In an instant, all eyes in the inner hall, whether open or hidden, focused on Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan felt everyone's gaze, put down his wine glass, a wry smile on his face, and carefully chose his words:
"To be honest with Senior Brother Li and all the other senior brothers, I did meet this Senior Brother Han once before."
We met by chance when I first started learning this subject ten years ago.
Senior Brother Han is a very humble and low-key person... As for his background and talent...
He paused, seemingly recalling something, his tone tinged with uncertainty and surprise:
"My eyesight is poor, and I really can't tell the difference."
All we knew was that he was an ascension from the lower realm. Now that I think about it, to be personally chosen by the Chief and bestowed with the Myriad Phenomena Garden, his talent must far exceed our imagination. Perhaps he possesses some kind of unparalleled Dao physique that no one knows about?"
Jiang Yuan's words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples in everyone's hearts.
Ascending from the lower realm, favored by the chief...
Every word sparks the imagination.
For an ascendant to become True Disciple and occupy a precious land upon first entering a sect in the upper realm is already extremely unusual.
"He's nothing..."
One of the people who was about to say something was also shocked by the news and forcibly stopped talking.
"Those who ascend from the lower realms are often resolute and experienced in combat, but upon entering the upper realms, their foundations are shallow, yet they are able to directly attain the rank of True Disciple..."
Some people muttered to themselves, finding it hard to believe.
"Could it be some kind of rare immortal body that only appeared in High Antiquity times? Or did it obtain an extraordinary inheritance in the mortal realm?"
"His Excellency's judgment is as sharp as a needle; he would never be wrong. This Han True Disciple is likely to be extraordinary in the future..."
"To keep such a low profile and not show one's face for ten years, one truly has remarkable composure."
The discussions at the banquet gradually grew louder. Everyone was filled with curiosity, speculation, and a subtle sense of awe and desire to befriend the mysterious new True Disciple.
"May I ask, Brother Jiang, what is his name?"
Li Qianluo asked a question.
The quota for True Disciple Spirit Void Heavenly Palace is not easily determined, and it is even more difficult to leap from the inner sect to the True Disciple. Although he has some reputation among the inner disciple, he also knows that it is because many True Disciple in the sect look down on him.
He didn't have many thoughts about Han Xuanji; he was merely a little resentful and curious.
Han Xuanji.
Li Qianluo frowned; she had never heard of such a thing.
As for the Han Household, they don't seem to have been heard of much, at least not in the Spirit Void Immortal Domain.
"As for those who have ascended to immortality, we don't know the extent of their foundation, but in terms of Dao of Alchemy, they are probably inferior to Brother Li and Brother Jiang."
Some people offered words of comfort.
After all, the environment in the lower realm is incomparable to that in the upper realm, especially in Dao of Alchemy. In the lower realm, after countless years, reaching the First-Transformation Alchemist is basically the limit. However, people in the upper realm have complete inheritances and are guided by alchemy masters, so reaching the First-Transformation Alchemist is not difficult for them.
Geniuses like Jiang Yuan, who have Lineage traditions, reached the level of Second-Transformation Alchemist much earlier.
As for Li Qianluo, she was already extremely close to becoming Third-Transformation Alchemist. Originally, everyone was speculating whether, if Li Qianluo broke through to the Third-Transformation Alchemist realm, she might be valued by a prominent figure in the Pill Lineage and promoted to True Disciple.
On the other side.
A young man in the Myriad Phenomena Garden had a glint in his eye and murmured to himself:
"Yes, with the increase in comprehension, I stepped into the Third-Transformation Alchemist realm in no time. However, my cultivation level is still low, so I don't have a 100% success rate."
Upon returning to the Myriad Phenomena Garden, Han Xuanji suddenly recalled the contents of an alchemical text, which gave him much insight.