Chapter 405: Disciple Gathering, First Meeting with Yun Xiaotian

Three days later.

Inner Sect Plaza.

This was the place for the Disciple gathering, covering several dozen miles and capable of accommodating tens of thousands of people.

At this moment, thousands of Inner Sect Disciples had already gathered in the plaza.

They stood together in small groups, whispering and discussing the new Disciples.

"I heard that an incredible Genius appeared in this Outer Sect selection."

"You mean that guy named Zhou Chen, right?"

"That's right. Being at the Sixth Layer of the Venerable Realm and able to kill someone at the Venerable Realm Ninth Layer is simply terrifying."

"Plus, he even killed Murong Fei, the Young Lord of the Mu Rong Family, on the arena stage."

"Now the Mu Rong Family hates him to the bone and has sworn to take revenge."

"Tsk tsk, this kid really has guts."

Everyone was discussing it heatedly.

Just then, a figure flew in from the distance.

It was a young man wearing white robes, handsome in appearance with an extraordinary aura.

He exuded the terrifying aura of the Quasi-Immortal Realm Fifth Layer, like a god descending.

It was none other than Yun Xiaotian.

Zhou Chen secretly opened the System panel.

[Name: Yun Xiaotian]

[Realm: Quasi-Immortal Realm Fifth Layer]

[fate: Child of Destiny (Seven-Colored), Dual Cultivation of Immortality and Martial Arts (Five-Colored)]

[Destiny: True Disciple of the Zixia Sect, outstanding talent, astonishing cultivation speed, will break through to the True Immortal Realm within five years, become a Sect Elder, and ultimately stop at the Tenth Layer Immortal King Realm.]

[Recent Opportunity 1: Ten days from now, he will discover a lost Low Grade Immortal Rank sword technique, "Void Sword Art," in the Sect's Scripture Pavilion. After cultivating it, his sword Dao strength will greatly increase.]

[Recent Opportunity 2: One month from now, he will obtain the Medium Grade Immortal Rank "Breakthrough Pill" during a Sect mission. After consuming it, he will break through to the Quasi-Immortal Realm Sixth Layer.]

[Recent Opportunity 3: Three months from now, he will discover an ancient Immortal King's Immortal Cave in the Zixia Mountain Range, obtain the Medium Grade Immortal Rank Cultivation Technique "Yunxiao Immortal Canon," and his cultivation will break through to the Quasi-Immortal Realm Seventh Layer.]

…

Damn, a golden legendary!

Zhou Chen immediately perked up and silently clicked bind.

"It's Senior Brother Yun!"

"True Disciple Yun Xiaotian!"

"He's also come to attend the welcome assembly!"

Everyone moved aside, their eyes filled with awe.

Yun Xiaotian was a True Disciple of the Zixia Sect, possessing outstanding talent and formidable strength.

Moreover, he had Venerable Yun backing him.

In the Zixia Sect, apart from the Sect Master and a few Grand Elders, almost no one dared to offend him.

Yun Xiaotian landed in the plaza, his gaze sweeping across the crowd.

"I heard that among the new Disciples, there is a Genius named Zhou Chen."

Yun Xiaotian said indifferently: "Where is he?"

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.

Just then, a calm voice rang out.

"I am Zhou Chen."

Zhou Chen walked out of the crowd and came before Yun Xiaotian.

The two looked at each other.

Yun Xiaotian sized up Zhou Chen, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Sixth Layer of the Venerable Realm?"

"With just this bit of cultivation, you are worthy of being called a Genius?"

"I heard you defeated quite a few opponents in the Outer Sect selection, but in my eyes…"

He sneered: "It's nothing more than relying on some tricky methods."

"True strength is still far from enough."

Zhou Chen was expressionless: "Does Senior Brother Yun want to test my strength?"

Yun Xiaotian narrowed his eyes: "You certainly have guts."

"However…"

He shook his head: "Forget it, bullying a junior at the Sixth Layer of the Venerable Realm doesn't sound good if word gets out."

"Wait until you break through to the Quasi-Immortal Realm, then come find me."

After saying this, he turned and left.

Zhou Chen looked at his back, a cold sneer hooking the corner of his mouth.

"I hope this treasure-seeking mouse can jump around for a little longer…"

Just then, Zi Yan walked over.

"Junior Brother Zhou."

Zi Yan said in a low voice: "This person, Yun Xiaotian, is narrow-minded and vengeful."

"Your words just now likely offended him."

"Be careful in the future."

Zhou Chen nodded: "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Sister Zi Yan."

"However…"

He said indifferently: "I am not afraid of him."

Zi Yan gave a wry smile: "Junior Brother Zhou, you don't understand."

"Behind Yun Xiaotian is Venerable Yun, who is at the First Layer of True Immortal Realm."

"Venerable Yun is a Guest Elder of the Sect and holds a very high position."

"If Yun Xiaotian really wants to deal with you…"

"Even the Sect Master might not be able to protect you."

Zhou Chen was silent for a moment.

He knew that what Zi Yan said was the truth.

Venerable Yun was an expert at the First Layer of True Immortal Realm and held a transcendent position in the Zixia Sect.

If he really made a move…

With his current strength, he simply could not resist.

Just then, a majestic voice came from the high platform.

"Fellow Disciples, the welcome assembly now begins."

An old man in purple robes appeared on the high platform.

He was the Sect Master of the Zixia Sect—True Person Zixia, with cultivation at the Immortal King Realm, First Layer.

Above the True Immortal Realm is the Immortal King Realm, signifying the King of all Immortals; only one in ten thousand among those in the True Immortal Realm can have a glimmer of hope to reach it.

Behind True Person Zixia stood several Elders.

Among them were True Person Ziyang, as well as… Venerable Yun.

Venerable Yun stood in the Elder's seating area, his gaze sweeping across the audience, finally landing on Zhou Chen.

A hint of interest flashed in his eyes.

On the high platform.

True Person Zixia began to deliver his speech.

"New Disciples, congratulations on becoming Inner Sect Disciples of the Zixia Sect."

"From today on, you are the core strength of the Zixia Sect."

"The Sect will do its utmost to Cultivate you."

"And you, too, must strive for the future of the Sect."

"Especially…"

His gaze fell on Zhou Chen: "Zhou Chen."

"You have become an Inner Sect Disciple directly as the first place winner of the Outer Sect selection."

"This is the Sect's recognition of you."

"I hope you can live up to expectations, break through to the Quasi-Immortal Realm soon, and become a pillar of the Sect."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands: "Many thanks for the Sect Master's high regard; this Disciple will definitely do his best."

True Person Zixia nodded with satisfaction.

The welcome assembly continued.

The Sect distributed resources and tokens to the new Disciples.

Zhou Chen received one hundred high-grade immortal crystals, one Low Grade Immortal Rank Breakthrough Pill, and one Low Grade Immortal Rank Cultivation Technique.

After the welcome assembly ended, the Disciples dispersed one after another.

Zhou Chen also returned to his Immortal Cave and closed the stone door.

Zhou Chen took out the one hundred high-grade immortal crystals and that Low Grade Immortal Rank Breakthrough Pill.

He first consumed the Breakthrough Pill, then began to refine the immortal crystals.

Boom—

Terrifying spiritual power erupted within his body, constantly impacting the Bottleneck of the Sixth Layer of the Venerable Realm.

Time passed bit by bit.

Three days later.

Crack—

The Bottleneck finally shattered.

Zhou Chen's cultivation successfully broke through to the Venerable Realm Seventh Layer!

Seven days later.

Zixia Sect, Scripture Pavilion.

This was a nine-story tower, built entirely from purple profound stone, exuding an ancient aura.

Inside the Scripture Pavilion were collected various Cultivation Techniques, secret arts, Formations, and Pill Formulas that the Zixia Sect had accumulated over tens of thousands of years…

Everything was available.

The first to third floors were areas that Outer Sect Disciples could enter.

The fourth to sixth floors were areas that Inner Sect Disciples could enter.

The seventh to ninth floors were areas that only Core Disciples and True Disciples could enter.

Zhou Chen stood at the entrance of the Scripture Pavilion and showed his Inner Sect Disciple token.