The little boy before them is indeed a suitable candidate, but this sect was obliterated by Da Mi in previous years. If he accepts the position of Daoist boy, he must bear the consequences.
Shen Dong showed determination on his little face and said, "Father once said, the cultivation techniques of Gantang Temple offer no path to reaching Grotto Heaven. Even if this boy practices diligently, he'll at most stop at the Nascent Soul Realm in this life, with no hopes of avenging Father. Rather than this, it might be better to seek another school and ask the Daoist to grant this." Saying this, he knelt down.
Zhang Yan chuckled and said, "Alright, let's see how far you can go."
He retrieved a Jade Talisman from his sleeve, infused it with Mana, took a step forward, and gently tapped Shen Dong's forehead.
Shen Dong instinctively leaned back slightly, feeling a chill on his forehead. He touched it with his hand, but found that the Jade Scroll was nowhere to be seen.
