In the Shinobi World world, the name of Tian Uguisu, who destroyed the Land of Earth, was already a resounding Shinobi World. However, Tenten family, a duel between Tian Uguisu and Tian Muyan resulted in a crushing defeat for Tian Uguisu. Tian Uguisu vowed to surpass Tian Muyan and wash away her shame. She returned to Ryūchi Cave and began recruiting talents from the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth, determined to cultivate a genius to humiliate Tian Muyan. Gazing at the serpents slithering within the cave, Tian Uguisu was filled with resentment. She refused to accept defeat! How could she willingly lose to Tian Muyan, whom she had suppressed in childhood? She would make the Divine Dragon Cult Sect the champion of the martial arts tournament five years from now, and make the entire Shinobi World submit to her!
"From this day forward, this is the headquarters of the Divine Dragon Cult!" Tian Uguisu's voice echoed through the cave, causing the snakes on the cave walls to stir restlessly. She stood before the enormous Dragon God Temple, her gaze sharp as she swept over the crowd below. Five-year-old Tenchu stood beside her, his eyes filled with admiration. Just now, his mother had bestowed upon him the title of Holy Son of the Divine Dragon Cult. He watched as his mother, ever since the Branch Family, seemed determined to accomplish great things, and swiftly gathered many people from the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth to participate in the Senjutsu Trial.
"Although we have the White Snake Sage's help, to surpass the other sects in Immortal Cultivation, we still need to recruit more talented disciples and powerful Shinobi World." Gi Senju led Tenjin forward slowly, her tone tinged with worry. She knew that the rise of the Divine Dragon Cult Sect would not be smooth sailing, and Tian Uguisu was a strong-willed person from a young age, whose ambition inspired awe.
Madara Uchiha crossed his arms, a signature cold smile playing on his lips, "Going through the trouble of recruiting talent? It's better to just steal them! Which ninja wouldn't want the Senjutsu power of Ryūchi Cave? Just spread this good news throughout the Shinobi World, and those talents will..."
"Ban, don't be impatient." The White Snake Sage coiled down from the cave ceiling, its massive body casting a Yin Shadow over everyone. Its deep voice was like a whisper from ancient times, " The Senjutsu power of Ryūchi Cave is not so easy to control. Only one in ten thousand super geniuses has the chance to learn the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu."
Tian Uguisu turned around, a cold glint in her eyes. She knew the White Snake Sage was right. The Senjutsu techniques of Ryūchi Cave were powerful and mysterious, far beyond the reach of ordinary ninjas. But she also knew that to defeat Tian Muyan in the martial arts competition five years from now, she had to start laying a solid foundation for the Divine Dragon Cult now.
"What the elders say makes sense," Tian Uguisu's voice was steady and powerful. "I'll first send people to spread the word in the great ninja villages of various countries that the Divine Dragon Cult has begun recruiting talented disciples, and that as long as they pass the trials, they can obtain the inheritance of the Dragon Sage Power."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tian Uguisu turned to the ninja beside her and ordered, "Act immediately! Spread the news throughout the Shinobi World! We must get all the genius ninjas in the world to voluntarily join our Divine Dragon Cult!"
The White Zetsu ninjas obeyed and left, while Tian Uguisu returned to the Dragon God Temple with Gi Senju, Madara Uchiha, and the White Snake Sage. She stood in the center of the temple, her gaze sharp as she swept over the crowd below.
"From this day forward, this will be the foundation and headquarters of the Divine Dragon Cult!" Tian Uguisu's voice rang out again, seemingly carrying boundless power. "We will use Ryūchi Cave as our base to let the entire Shinobi World know that this place possesses the power of Senjutsu capable of changing the world!"
The crowd below the stage was infected by Tian Uguisu's imposing aura and nodded in agreement. They knew that Tian Uguisu's ambition was not just empty talk. After her defeat to Tian Muyan, she vowed to surpass Tian Muyan in every aspect in the disciple martial arts competition five years later. And the Divine Dragon Cult was the key to her achieving this goal.
"Master, you'll be in charge of establishing the sect's framework," Tian Uguisu said, pointing to Madara Uchiha. "We need to build a comprehensive sect system so that the disciples of the Divine Dragon Cult have clear rules to follow."
Madara Uchiha nodded, his cold smile deepening, "Don't worry, I will make the Divine Dragon Cult as solid as a rock."
"Mother, you are in charge of the disciple training system." Tian Uguisu then looked at Gi Senju, "We must ensure that every disciple receives the best training here and becomes a pillar of the Divine Dragon Cult."
Gi Senju smiled slightly and nodded, "I will do my best."
" White Snake Sage, you are responsible for guarding Ryūchi Cave." Tian Uguisu looked at the White Snake Sage one last time. " Ryūchi Cave is the foundation of our Divine Dragon Cult; we must not allow anyone to destroy it."
The White Snake Sage roared, his massive body swaying slightly. "I will protect Ryūchi Cave until the day the Divine Dragon Cult rises."
Tian Uguisu nodded in satisfaction. She knew that with the help of these three Supreme Elders, the rise of the Divine Dragon Cult Sect would be much smoother. And she would show Tian Muyan the true strength of the Divine Dragon Cult she had founded in the martial arts competition five years later.
"From today onwards, we will begin recruiting talented disciples," Tian Uguisu's voice rang out again. "We want all the talented ninjas in the world to join our Divine Dragon Cult!"
The crowd below the stage was infected by Tian Uguisu's imposing presence and nodded in agreement. They knew that the rise of the Divine Dragon Cult Sect had only just begun.
Tian Uguisu began testing her disciples' talents using the methods of the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu Trial. She knew that the power of the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu was strong and mysterious, and could not be controlled by ordinary ninjas. Therefore, she had to conduct a rigorous selection process to choose the truly talented disciples.
"Only those disciples who pass the trial can obtain the Dragon Sage Power." Tian Uguisu stood in the center of the trial arena, her gaze piercing. "You must give it your all and demonstrate your strength. Rest assured, I will guarantee your safety!"
The more than three thousand disciples from the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth stood in the trial grounds, their eyes filled with longing. They all knew that the Senjutsu arts of Ryūchi Cave were unparalleled, and that as long as they could pass the trial, they would gain immense power.
The trial began, and a tense atmosphere filled the cave. Tian Uguisu stood high above, her gaze sharp, watching each disciple intently. She personally supervised, protecting each disciple. Inside the cave, the hissing of various snakes mingled together, as if playing the prelude to this trial.
"Children, this is the Senjutsu trial of Ryūchi Cave. You must be prepared!" Tian Uguisu's voice echoed within the cave. "Only by passing the trial can you truly become core disciples of the Divine Dragon Cult!"
These disciples from different places stood in the center of the cave, each with a serious expression and a determined look in their eyes. They knew that this trial was no child's play; the Senjutsu power of Ryūchi Cave was strong and mysterious, and not everyone could control it.
"First, you must undergo the baptism of Natural Energy," Tian Uguisu's voice rang out again. "This is the foundation of the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu; you must adapt to this power in order to continue your cultivation."
As Tian Uguisu finished speaking, all the disciples in the cave sat cross-legged and began to absorb the Natural Energy within Ryūchi Cave. Suddenly, a strong wind arose. The Natural Energy surged like a tide, enveloping every disciple. The disciples circulated their Chakra, attempting to absorb and integrate this powerful force.
"Waaah--" A scream rang out as a disciple's internal energy was thrown into chaos by the Natural Energy, giving him the feeling of exploding and dying. Upon seeing this, Tian Uguisu flashed and instantly appeared beside the disciple. With a wave of her hands, a gentle force absorbed the Senjutsu energy within the disciple's body, averting the crisis.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here," Tian Uguisu whispered comfortingly. "As long as you hold on, I will never let your lives be in danger."
The disciple wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. "Thank you, Master. I can continue!"
"Well done!" Tian Uguisu nodded and returned to her high position. "Remember, this is just the beginning. Even greater challenges await you."
The baptism of Natural Energy lasted for a full hour, leaving the cave in a state of chaos. Many disciples had fainted and withdrawn, with only a few still struggling to hold on. Tian Uguisu looked at these surviving disciples and nodded inwardly. She knew that these were true geniuses capable of cultivating Senjutsu, and only they were qualified to continue.
"Next, it's time to adapt to the cultivation method of the Snake Senjutsu," Tian Uguisu's voice rang out again. " The Senjutsu of Ryūchi Cave are closely related to the power of the Serpent Clan. You must adapt to this cultivation method in order to truly master the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu."
As soon as he finished speaking, countless snakes suddenly surged out of the cave, circling around each disciple and hissing. The disciples looked at the snakes in terror, their hearts filled with unease.
"Don't be afraid. This is the way the snake race cultivates Senjutsu with you," Tian Uguisu's voice echoed in the cave. "You must integrate and adapt to the power of the snake race. There are countless kinds of snakes here. You must find the kind that suits you and cultivate Senjutsu with it to achieve better results. These snakes will not attack you; they are here to help you."
The disciples took a deep breath and began attempting to communicate with the snake race, sensing the fusion of different snake powers. However, this was not an easy task. The snake race's power was strong and strange; many disciples experienced sudden swelling and facial distortion during their attempts to fuse, clearly indicating mutations.
"Ah--" A disciple suddenly screamed, his body began to tremble violently, and black scales appeared on his skin. Upon seeing Tian Uguisu, Tianying flashed and instantly appeared beside the disciple. With a wave of her hands, a powerful force absorbed the Senjutsu energy within the disciple's body, resolving the crisis of mutation.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here," Tian Uguisu comforted softly. "Although the snake clan's power is formidable, as long as you persevere, you will be able to adapt to it."
The disciple wiped the cold sweat from his brow, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes. "Thank you, Master, I understand."
"Well done!" Tian Uguisu nodded and returned to her high position. "Remember, carefully sense each type of snake and find the snake power that suits you best to fuse with."
The adaptation period for the snake clan's cultivation method lasted for two whole days, leaving the cave in a mess. Only a few people were still struggling to hold on. Tian Uguisu looked at these surviving disciples and nodded inwardly.
"Finally, there is the true training of Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu," Tian Uguisu's voice rang out again. "This is the most crucial step. You must fuse your Chakra and the Natural Energy with the power of the snake clan to truly master Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu."
The disciples took a deep breath and began to attempt to fuse the three powers. However, this was no easy task. The Natural Energy was strong and violent, the power of the snake clan was strange and powerful, and it was also extremely difficult to precisely control one's own Chakra. The difficulty of fusing the three together was unimaginable.
"Ah--" A disciple suddenly screamed, his body began to tremble violently, and his face contorted, clearly indicating that he had mutated. Upon seeing this, Tian Uguisu flashed and instantly appeared beside the disciple. With a wave of her hands, a powerful force absorbed the Senjutsu energy within the disciple's body, resolving the crisis of mutation.
"Don't be afraid, I'll keep trying here. As long as you don't give up, you have countless chances to try and fail," Tian Uguisu comforted softly. "Now it's time to see your perseverance and talent. Although the cultivation of the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu is difficult, as long as you grit your teeth and persevere, you will definitely master it."
The disciple wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes, and continued his cultivation attempt. However, the excruciating pain of feeling like he was about to explode and mutate left him with lingering fear.
"Well done!" Tian Uguisu nodded and returned to her vantage point to observe the condition of each disciple.
The actual training of the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu lasted a full week, and in the end, less than thirty out of more than three thousand people remained. Tian Uguisu looked at these surviving disciples and nodded inwardly. She knew that those who had successfully cultivated the Snake Sage Power were her true disciples. A trace of relief flashed in her eyes. These disciples would be the Mirai hope of the Divine Dragon Cult.
"Congratulations, you have passed the trial." Tian Uguisu's voice echoed within the cave. "You will become core disciples of the Divine Dragon Cult and gain the Dragon Sage Power."
The disciples below the stage cheered with joy, knowing they had taken the first step towards success. Tian Uguisu, standing on the stage, secretly vowed to ensure that the Divine Dragon Cult would surpass Tian Muyan in every aspect of the martial arts competition five years later.
"From today onwards, you are officially disciples of the Divine Dragon Cult," Tian Uguisu's voice rang out again. "We will use Ryūchi Cave as our base to let the entire Shinobi World know that there is Senjutsu power here capable of changing the world!"
The White Zetsu would send the disciples who failed and had their memories sealed out of Ryūchi Cave, and then recruit suitable disciples from the Shinobi World to enter Ryūchi Cave to participate in the trials. Every three months, a group of talented disciples from all over the Shinobi World would be sent in to participate in the trials.