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First, let's not talk about the Iron Treasure Sword; just the Active Longevity Pill alone is something that is nearly impossible to find in the world, worth countless riches. Even if offered ten cities, it wouldn't be exchanged. It can directly increase one's Qigong cultivation and extend lifespan by five years.
The term "active" refers to the fact that it is made from the flesh and blood taken from a Qi Master of the Elysium of Longevity, imbued with vitality. When placed in the mouth, it wriggles like a living creature; this is what makes it "active."
This is the first time hearing about such an active elixir!
Extending lifespan by a full five years—what good is wealth if you can't even buy a year of lifespan? Not even one year could be purchased.
Thus, this Active Longevity Pill is indeed a precious treasure, and its importance is evident.
As for the Iron Treasure Sword, it is forged from Meteorite, capable of slaying gods and cutting down demons. It is an exceptionally rare Divine Weapon, even more formidable than Sun Zizhao's Demon-Slaying Sword.
The Supreme Emperor's generosity is immense; he has produced forty-eight Iron Swords at once. Even the Active Longevity Pill comes in batches of forty-eight—one wonders how much flesh was sacrificed for that?
When the leading elder announced the rewards, everyone present swallowed hard and widened their eyes towards the Forty-Eight True Inheritance Disciples, wishing they could pull the box over with their gaze.
Some servant disciples hiding in corners were so excited that they nearly drooled and fainted.
Even some elders were slightly moved. Supreme Master Taihuang truly treats these True Disciples well, making others envious.
Lu Chen clutched the box tightly, feeling a mix of panic and excitement; his arms trembled slightly as he swallowed hard. If he consumed that Active Longevity Pill and refined it to boost his Qigong cultivation, then breaking through to the Three-Stage Divine Power Golden Body would be within reach.
"I hope you all take care to follow the rules of our Five Element Sect, respect yourselves, and do not disappoint the Supreme Vice Master’s expectations," said the leading elder as he lectured the Forty-Eight True Inheritance Disciples, reciting like a scripture for a full half hour before concluding.
The quota for the True Disciples has been confirmed, consisting of the forty-eight disciples standing in the center of the Martial Arts Arena.
Next is the Master-Disciple Pairing segment!
The forty-eight True Disciples will correspond to forty-eight Senior Elders, forming master-disciple relationships.
However, this pairing stage does not constitute a formal apprenticeship; it is merely a practice of "pairing," recognizing individuals and selecting the best. Only when the master-disciple relationship is truly established will these elders reveal their treasured items to reward their disciples. For now, that time has not yet come.
The elders have been observing the entire competition from their seats, aiming to witness the skills of these disciples and determine which ones are suitable for them.
There is also a notion of fate between a disciple and a master—fate in terms of affection, destiny, and connection; all are forms of fate. Sufficient fate is necessary to establish a master-disciple bond.
Now is the time for competition among the elders. If multiple elders are interested in the same disciple, they must compete to see who can offer more enticing rewards.
"I think that Sang Tuling is quite impressive. I've been paying attention to him for a long time; his talent is extraordinary and he is definitely the best among this group of disciples, without a doubt. I choose him. Xu Fengyu, what do you think?"
Several elders sitting close to Yin Boqing initiated this discussion.
One elder, dressed in white robes and appearing refined with a slender build and gray hair, spoke up.
The elder sitting next to him, who was shorter and stockier with dark hair that was well-maintained, nodded in agreement.
This stocky elder said, "Dao Daqi, you have good taste. I've also been watching that disciple with the surname Sang for quite some time; he truly is impressive. However, since you have made your choice first, I won't compete with you. I'll take Yuan Jia instead."
"Well, not bad, not bad, all good!"
At that moment, Dao Daqi and Xu Fengyu turned their heads simultaneously to look at another elder sitting beside them.
This elder was dressed in a long black robe, sitting upright in an armchair, with a heroic demeanor. His eyebrows spread out like eagle wings, giving off a very rugged impression.
"Hey, Liu Hezhen, what did you see?" Xu Fengyu stroked his beard lazily and spoke to the nearby Liu Hezhen.
Liu Hezhen raised his eyebrows and chuckled lightly, "I think that guy named Lu Chen is quite good. If you want those who perform well, then I'll pick someone a bit more low-key; who knows, they might end up being stronger than your disciples in the future."
Hearing this, Xu Fengyu and Dao Daqi simultaneously curled their lips in disdain. Dao Daqi said, "How could you have such a misconception? Putting aside whether that Lu Chen can catch up to Sang Tuling and Yuan Jia, just the 'Xiang' disciple test alone is something he can't pass."
Liu Hezhen turned to look at Dao Daqi and asked, "Why not?"
Dao Daqi moved his lips a couple of times, subtly indicating behind him towards Yin Boqing. Liu Hezhen turned around and saw Yin Boqing quietly sitting in the armchair, looking very serene and lost in thought.
Dao Daqi chuckled lightly and said, "You dare to set your sights on even the Young Sovereign's designated disciple? Liu Hezhen, I wonder what you plan to compete with him."
Dao Daqi comfortably leaned back in his chair, wearing a smug expression. The competition between Liu Hezhen and Yin Boqing was sure to be an interesting spectacle.
Xu Fengyu also smiled lazily and said, "You won't be able to get that Lu fellow. The other disciples have already been snatched up by other elders who acted first; it seems you'll only be left with that Blind Girl."
Upon hearing this, Liu Hezhen felt slightly angry. He brushed off his clothes and sat back against the armchair, saying, "You two old fellows dare to judge people by their appearance; it's truly infuriating. Although being blind may bring many disadvantages for future cultivation, I, Liu Hezhen, have decided on her. Just wait and see how I train her up; I'll make sure to slap your faces later."
Xu Fengyu and Dao Daqi both smiled faintly, exchanging a glance filled with disdain. Choosing a Blind Girl as a disciple, Liu Hezhen must have some issues; they couldn't be bothered to pay him any mind.
Thus, one by one, the True Disciples were chosen by the High Elders, just waiting for fate to arrive.
Next, they would have to compete for the Renowned List. The Renowned List selects the top eight from the Forty-Eight True Inheritance Disciples and ranks them based on their cultivation.
The word "person" signifies a talented individual, which is the essence of the Renowned List.
Becoming a True Disciple comes with rewards from Supreme Master Taihuang, and if one becomes a master on the Renowned List, even greater rewards await, unimaginable in their richness.
Now, the Human Ranking Competition is about to begin!
In the observation area, an elder in charge of registrations held the Wang Jing, preparing to record the numbers of the forty-eight True Disciples to create the battle list.
Of course, once this number is recorded, it means that the list of Five Element Sect's Sixty-First Generation True Disciples has entered the artifact Wang Jing. Once included in the artifact, the list cannot be changed, not even by the Supreme Emperor.
"Two Hundred Twenty-One Luo Dayong, One Hundred Eighty-Nine Chen Gao, Tang Wuqing, Huangfu Xun, Di Wanren."
The elder slowly entered each True Disciple's information into Wang Jing. As he recorded, he muttered to himself in a low voice.
"Wait a moment! Hold on!"
At that moment, Great Arbiter Yin Boqing suddenly stood up, halting the elder's actions and temporarily stopping the entry of names into the list.
"Mm? Young Sovereign, what are you doing? Recording the True Disciple list is a necessary formal procedure. Why have you halted the enrollment process? Is there some objection?"
Liu Hezhen, Dao Daqi, and Xu Fengyu, the three elders closest to Yin Boqing, immediately turned around, with Liu Hezhen being the one to voice the question.
"Liu Hezhen, why do you care so much? Baiqingzi was personally promoted by the Supreme Vice Master to become Young Sovereign. Vice Master Supreme has the right to intervene in all matters of the sect. Why are you butting in?"
Seeing Liu Hezhen questioning Yin Boqing, Xu Fengyu immediately sought to suppress him. After all, confronting the Vice Sect Master directly was quite disrespectful; what would people think if word got out?
"Dao Daqi, what does it matter to you? If I don't argue with you, you feel uncomfortable, don't you?"
It was clear that Liu Hezhen and Dao Daqi often exchanged banter; when they started talking, it became a back-and-forth where neither would yield.
"Lu Chen's True Disciple quota cannot be recorded under Wang Jing!"
Yin Boqing waved his sleeve and stood up from the armchair, hands clasped behind his back as he looked down at the True Disciples.
"Smack."
"Master."
Lu Chen murmured softly, his eyes wide as the wooden box containing the Iron Sword and Active Longevity Pill fell from his hands, hitting the ground with a crisp sound.
Yin Boqing's earlier words were spoken while standing up and were loud enough for everyone within three hundred steps to hear clearly.
He is going to cancel Lu Chen's True Disciple status, that's right, directly cancel it!
In an instant, Lu Chen felt as if he had been struck by lightning, completely numb. He heard every word spoken by Yin Boqing.
His master, Yin Boqing, was going to revoke his True Disciple status, it was real, he did not mishear.
Lu Chen bent down and picked up the box containing the Iron Sword and Longevity Pill from the ground, holding it back in his arms. These two items were gifts from the Supreme Vice Master and should not be disrespected in front of the Supreme Emperor.
After a while, all the True Disciples in the Martial Arts Arena reacted; they understood the implication of Yin Boqing's words—that Lu Chen's True Disciple status was to be revoked.
Immediately, some disciples began to sneer, pointing and discussing among themselves.
"This guy has such bad luck; after working hard for several matches, just like that it's canceled."
"I think he must have cheated; his results aren't very genuine, so he was targeted by the Young Sovereign, and now his status is being revoked."
"Ah, what a pity! To be canceled at this point is worse than being eliminated directly in the knockout stage; that might have been easier to bear."
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