After three rounds of drinks, the conversation gradually shifted from discussing the Dao to some recent interesting anecdotes within the Sect.
An older-looking Inner Sect Disciple took a sip of Spiritual Wine and sighed with emotion, "Speaking of which, the position of True Disciple in our Dan Meridian has always been a highly competitive one, with only one spot available at a time.
I never expected that this time, two people could attain it simultaneously; it's truly rare."
"It's actually normal. You and I both know that currently, both within and outside the Sect, there are rumors circulating that a great era is about to begin, with Prodigies emerging from all sides. This is a good time for Ascension, but it will be very difficult for these newly admitted Disciples to compete for the top ten True Disciple positions."
"The positions of the top ten True Disciples are not easy to obtain."
Some people who were initially surprised, suddenly heard about the competition for the top ten True Disciples, which was far beyond their reach.
To become one of the top ten True Disciples, one must first become a True Disciple.
The top ten True Disciples are the face of the Sect; all of them are fully cultivated by Lingxu Heavenly Palace and represent Lingxu Heavenly Palace when they travel outside. Each one is an unparalleled Prodigy, sweeping across their generation.
For them, Inner Sect Disciples, it was somewhat distant.
"It's hard to say. The positions of the top ten True Disciples aren't entirely based on cultivation; they also have a lot to do with talent and prestige. If you, at the same Realm, could even surpass the Chief, wouldn't you be guaranteed a spot among the top ten True Disciples?"
"That's true, but which one of the Chiefs of each Lineage isn't a Prodigy among the top ten True Disciples…?"
"Cough cough, regardless, it doesn't have much to do with us right now."
"Indeed."
Thinking of this, the few of them exchanged smiles.
Li Qianluo heard these words, pondered for a moment, and then walked over to Jiang Yuan.
"Senior Brother Li, you were asking me about True Disciple Han?"
Jiang Yuan's tone was inexplicable, his eyes holding a hint of strangeness.
After all, Han Xuanji was so low-key that he was unlikely to be involved with this Li Family Disciple. However, this also showed that the other party was well-informed, even knowing that he was acquainted with Han Xuanji.
As soon as these words came out, many people became interested.
"I heard that this newly promoted True Disciple is very mysterious. In the ten years since he joined the Sect, no one has seen his true appearance. He has been cultivating in seclusion in his Immortal Cave, being frighteningly low-key."
"That's quite different from the other person. The other person has already made a name for himself on the Dueling Platform, being invincible in the Earth Immortal Realm. It is said that this time, he applied for a mission to hunt down demonic cultivators, and with his Jiang Family Heavenly Eye, he is quite favored."
Once the conversation started, everyone began to share what they had seen and known.
A trace of imperceptible scrutiny flashed in Li Qianluo's eyes as he looked at Jiang Yuan beside him:
"Junior Brother Jiang, I heard that you and that newly promoted True Disciple joined the Sect at the same time, and are even acquainted?
Do you know what kind of person he is, to be favored by the Chief, and to be ranked as a True Disciple and reside in Myriad Phenomena Garden upon first entering the Sect?"
"Myriad Phenomena Garden?"
Someone was surprised,
"Isn't that a treasured place where the Chief once cultivated in his early years? It is said that its Spiritual Qi properties are Chaos and myriad, difficult for anyone without exceptional talent to bear. This newly promoted True Disciple can actually reside there?"
As soon as this was said, the curiosity of everyone at the table grew even stronger.
In an instant, all eyes in the inner hall, whether overt or covert, focused on Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan felt everyone's gaze, put down his wine glass, a wry smile appeared on his face, and he spoke carefully:
"To be honest, Senior Brother Li and all of you Senior Brothers, I did have a brief encounter with this Senior Brother Han…
We met by chance when we joined the Sect ten years ago.
Senior Brother Han is… quite humble and low-key. As for his Foundation and talent…"
He paused, seemingly recalling, his tone carrying a hint of uncertainty and awe:
"I am short-sighted and truly cannot discern his depths.
I only know that he is an Ascension from the Lower Realm. Now that I think about it, to be personally favored by the Chief and granted Myriad Phenomena Garden, his talent must certainly far exceed our imagination. Perhaps he possesses some kind of unknown, unparalleled Dao Body?"
Jiang Yuan's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring ripples in everyone's hearts.
Ascension from the Lower Realm, favored by the Chief…
Every word sparked imagination.
For an Ascension, upon first entering an Upper Realm Sect, to directly become a True Disciple and occupy a treasured place, this in itself was extremely unusual.
"Those who Ascend from the Lower Realm often have firm willpower and rich combat experience, but upon first entering the Upper Realm, their Foundation is shallow. To directly be ranked as a True Disciple…"
Someone murmured to himself, finding it hard to believe.
"Could it be some rare Immortal Body that only appeared in ancient times? Or did he obtain an extraordinary Legacy in the Lower Realm?"
"The Chief's vision is like a torch; he would never be mistaken. This True Disciple Han, I'm afraid he will be extraordinary in the future…"
"It's just that he's so low-key, not showing his face for ten years. He truly has a calm demeanor."
The discussions at the banquet gradually grew louder. Everyone was filled with curiosity, speculation, and a hint of imperceptible awe and desire to befriend that mysterious new True Disciple.
"May I ask, Junior Brother Jiang, what is his surname and given name?"
Li Qianluo asked.
The quota for True Disciples of Lingxu Heavenly Palace is not easily set. It is even more difficult to leap from Inner Sect to True Disciple. Although he had a slight reputation among Inner Sect Disciples, he knew that it was because many True Disciples' circles completely looked down on him.
He didn't have too many thoughts about inquiring about Han Xuanji; he was merely a little unconvinced and curious.
"Han Xuanji."
Li Qianluo frowned; he had never heard of that name.
As for the Han Family, he didn't seem to have heard much about them either, at least not with any renown in the Lingxu Immortal Domain.
"As an Ascension, it's hard to say what his Foundation is like, but in terms of Pill Dao, he should be inferior to Senior Brother Li and Junior Brother Jiang."
Some people comforted him.
After all, the environment of the Lower Realm cannot compare to that of the Upper Realm, especially in the Pill Dao. In the Lower Realm, after countless years, reaching a One-Revolving Alchemist is basically the limit, while people from their Upper Realm have always heard Pill Dao powerhouses expound on the Dao, and many young people are already One-Revolving Alchemists.
Genius like Jiang Yuan, who had a Family Legacy, had already reached the Two-Revolving Alchemist Realm early on.
As for Li Qianluo, he was already very close to a Three-Revolving Alchemist. Originally, everyone was still guessing whether Li Qianluo, if he broke through to the Three-Revolving Alchemist Realm, might be valued by a prominent figure in the Dan Meridian and be promoted to a True Disciple.
…
On the other side.
A young man in Myriad Phenomena Garden's eyes flashed, and he murmured in his heart:
"Hmm, after my Comprehension Ability increased, I instantly stepped into the Three-Revolving Alchemist Realm. It's just that my cultivation is still low, so I don't have a hundred percent success rate."
Han Xuanji, who had returned to Myriad Phenomena Garden, suddenly recalled content from a pill scripture, which gave him much insight.