Chapter 141: Outer Sect and Inner Sect

Sect Master Xu Yongnian smiled and explained, "Throughout the history of Wuhuang Province, only one person awakened the Enlightenment Seed ten thousand years ago. This person possessed immense talent; it is said that whether it was Alchemy or Artifact Refining, he had extraordinary aptitude…"

"The conditions for the Awakening of the Enlightenment Seed are beyond human capability; one must be chosen by the will of this world."

"Records about the Enlightenment Seed in ancient texts are scarce, and we do not know the specific reasons why…"

"However, the reason I came this time is to tell you that it is a good thing you possess the Enlightenment Seed, but you must keep it a secret. Even to your closest kin, you must not reveal it…"

"Otherwise, you will easily bring great disaster upon yourself!"

Sect Master Xu Yongnian emphasized the last two words, "great disaster."

From the other party's tone, Xiao Fan could tell he was not joking.

He also deeply understood the principle that an innocent person is not guilty, but harboring a treasure is a crime…

"Understood, both Sect Masters, rest assured, I will keep this matter a secret." Xiao Fan nodded very seriously, then stood up and bowed to the two of them again:

"Thank you both Sect Masters for coming to warn me."

Xiao Fan could naturally tell that the other party meant well.

Ever since he obtained the Zhou Tian Star Chart, he had never mentioned it to anyone.

He was afraid that if it leaked out, he would be targeted, and with his current abilities, it would be impossible for him to protect this supreme treasure against powerful individuals.

The two nodded. Seeing Xiao Fan so serious, they felt relieved.

In truth, they were genuinely worried that Xiao Fan, being young and frivolous, might go around talking about possessing the Enlightenment Seed, thereby drawing the attention of others.

"It is good that you understand… This world is very dangerous. Even if you are within the Jixian Sect, it is not necessarily safe. Do you understand?"

This time, it was Sect Master Wu Xinjue who spoke, his voice resounding and his expression very serious.

"Understood."

Xiao Fan nodded. His childhood environment was different from others.

The Xiao Family had never treated him as one of their own; even his parents only had his younger brother in their hearts.

They even beat him half to death for resources and sent him away to be a live-in son-in-law…

Therefore, in this world, there were very few people he could trust…

"Actually, I came here originally intending to directly induct you into the Inner Sect. After all, regardless of your talent or the fact that you possess the Enlightenment Seed, there is nothing improper about you joining the Inner Sect directly, but…"

Sect Master Wu Xinjue spoke, then paused…

Sect Master Xu Yongnian, who was beside him, smiled and said, "Let me explain."

He looked at Xiao Fan and said, "The Inner Sect holds an assessment every year specifically for Outer Sect Disciples. You are aware of this, right?"

Xiao Fan nodded. This was recorded very clearly in the Jade Slip given to him by the Internal Affairs Pavilion.

"Although Inner Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Disciples are both Disciples of the Jixian Sect, there is a fundamental difference between them, because, put simply, Inner Sect Disciples are the true core of the Sect."

"However, the Jixian Sect is not an impenetrable wall; it is possible for spies from other Sects to have infiltrated it…"

Speaking of this, Sect Master Xu Yongnian's expression became serious, and he continued, "For so many years, the Wuhuang Dynasty has nominally been the ruler of Wuhuang Province, but in reality, they have achieved nothing… Our major factions compete with each other, with the Piaomiao Immortal Palace currently being the most powerful, possessing numerous Genius Disciples."

"And because the Jixian Sect is very special, the other major factions have always regarded the Jixian Sect as a piece of fat meat, constantly wanting to take a bite out of it…"

Fat meat?

Xiao Fan was stunned, then thought of what Elder Qiao had said to him back in Jingchuan City.

Although the Jixian Sect is not the strongest, its foundation is the deepest, even surpassing the Piaomiao Immortal Palace.

"You might be curious why, but there are some things I cannot tell you right now. I can only tell you that the Jixian Sect's foundation is unfathomable."

Sect Master Xu Yongnian returned to his smiling expression and continued, "And Outer Sect Disciples are not qualified to participate in those foundations; only by becoming an Inner Sect Disciple can one do so."

"We originally intended to have you directly become an Inner Sect Disciple, but…"

"When you obtained the Enlightenment Seed, a natural phenomenon occurred. That blue light in mid-air may have already been noticed by other major factions. If we promote you directly to the Inner Sect at this time, it would undoubtedly expose your identity."

Sect Master Xu Yongnian sighed. In truth, this was only one aspect.

There were simply too many people who knew that Xiao Fan had awakened the Enlightenment Seed that day.

Among those ten thousand or so Disciples, they could not guarantee that there were no spies from other factions.

But there was no other way. Although they had issued threats, that only applied to ordinary Disciples.

In order to keep this matter secret, after internal discussions, they directly activated the Jixian Sect's interception Magic Array.

Any information attempting to be transmitted would be intercepted and reviewed…

This is a Magic Array that is only activated during wartime, and it consumes an astonishing amount of resources.

And all of this was to protect Xiao Fan.

He and Sect Master Wu Xinjue had not told Xiao Fan any of this.

Xiao Fan nodded; he understood the intention behind their visit.

"I understand. I will participate in the Inner Sect Disciple selection later."

"That is excellent." Sect Master Xu Yongnian smiled.

Sect Master Wu Xinjue also nodded in satisfaction, then took a Jade bottle from his bosom and tossed it to Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan was stunned, caught the Jade bottle, held it in his hand, and examined it curiously.

"Inside are three drops of Ying Dragon Essence Blood. Absorbing them while meditating will improve your own strength."

Sect Master Wu Xinjue smiled and said, "Consider this a little bit of support for you."