From disdain to admiration, it took less than half a day.
The Taiyi Sect Master even prepared an excuse in advance for Ning Fan.
The long-silent head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak suddenly stroked his beard:
"I observe that Ning Fan is a person of resilient character, possessing the demeanor of a gentleman. Even when faced with the sudden emptiness of the sect, he can maintain his composure. This is the mark of a hero, as they say, 'One who harbors thunder in his chest but remains as calm as a still lake can be entrusted with great responsibilities!'
Such an excellent raw talent only needs proper sculpting to become yet another pillar of our sect in the future.
I know that all my fellow brothers are usually busy with their affairs. Once we are free, I am willing to ease the sect's burdens by taking Ning Fan as my disciple and personally guiding him!"
The head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak spoke with fervor and sincerity.
The surrounding True Inheritor Disciples all showed envious expressions upon hearing this.
One must know that although the head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak is responsible for teaching, the Taiyi True Sect is vast, with disciples numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
Those Outer Gate Disciples usually never see the head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak and are only fit to listen to lectures from lower-level elders on the Outer Peak.
Only the Inner Gate and True Inheritors have the privilege to set foot on the Cultivation Transmission Peak to listen to teachings.
Once a month, teachings and clarifications are given.
At other times, if one wishes to learn more, it depends on whether they can catch the eye of the Peak Master.
Some top-ranked True Inheritors might earn the chance for special attention.
But such opportunities are nowhere near as convenient as directly becoming a disciple of the head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak.
After becoming a disciple, not only does one have a Peak Master Level Elder as a backing, but they can also listen to teachings and clarifications at any time. Such an opportunity is indeed significant.
No wonder the True Inheritors reacted this way when they heard the head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak wanted to take Ning Fan as a disciple.
From a mere Outer Gate Preparatory Disciple to becoming a Peak Master's Personal Disciple, it is truly a meteoric rise!
Ning Fan is indeed in luck.
Unlike the envy of the True Inheritors, the elders from other peaks all rolled their eyes.
This old rascal is shameless!
Earlier, he was the most active in mocking and asserting that Ning Fan couldn't ascend the tower.
Now, seeing Ning Fan with the potential to step onto the sixth floor of the Scripture Library, he immediately changes his tune, claiming he has the demeanor of a gentleman.
The speed of his change and the smoothness of his transition are truly contemptible.
Among the many Peak Master Level Elders, Li Changming, the current head of Tiangong Peak, suddenly stepped forward.
He turned to look at the elder from the Cultivation Transmission Peak, his face serious: "Junior Brother Xu, you have a keen eye for people!"
Elder Xu: "..."
He thought his usually stern senior brother was going to say something harsh to reprimand him for being fickle and too worldly.
But instead, he came out with such a statement.
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Then Li Changming said solemnly: "Though I am not talented, I also see this child as an excellent choice in both character and talent! With proper training, he could rank among the True Inheritors!
However, Junior Brother Xu, I must disagree with you on one point.
Think about it, over the years, you have shed blood and sweat for the sect, working tirelessly. Not only do you teach many disciples daily, but you also occasionally provide individual guidance to the True Inheritors.
Everyone has a heart of flesh. Although we brothers don't say it, we all see your efforts!
Now, while we are still here, you are taking on more work by accepting disciples and giving lectures! Isn't that a slap in our faces?
So, today, regarding the matter of accepting Ning Fan as a disciple, I absolutely cannot agree!
Junior Brother Xu, you can stay out of this. As for teaching and lecturing this child, your senior brother will do it for you!"
Li Changming's words were full of passion.
The first half moved the head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak greatly.
The latter half left him dumbfounded and frozen in place.
What am I moved for!
So you were going around in circles, waiting for this moment?
Pretending to care about my efforts is false; snatching the disciple is true!
Fortunately, the head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak is also someone who doesn't let go of benefits easily. Accepting a talented True Inheritor as a disciple is a wonderful thing and cannot be let go.
Immediately, he squeezed out a few tears, moved, and said:
"Senior Brother Changming! You've taken care of me since I was young. Over the thousands of years, how much have I benefited from you? Today, no matter what, it's time for me to repay you!
It's not that I'm stubborn, but your Tiangong Peak is too specialized! Artifact refining, talisman crafting, which of these doesn't require extraordinary talent?
Ning Fan only has good cultivation talent, but he may not excel in artifact refining or talisman crafting.
If he's dull, wouldn't it trouble you to spend more time guiding him?
Your Tiangong Peak is already busy, and now with the additional task of teaching Ning Fan, am I to watch you work yourself to death?
Therefore, regarding the matter of accepting Ning Fan as a disciple, as your junior brother, I have no choice but to take responsibility!"
The head of the Cultivation Transmission Peak, Xu Youwei, spoke tearfully, sounding genuinely sincere.
But in reality, he was subtly reminding the other party, what level is your Tiangong Peak? Do you even deserve to compete with my Cultivation Transmission Peak for disciples?
Among the core twelve peaks of Taiyi, Tiangong Peak is mainly responsible for practicing various arts, including artifact refining and talisman crafting.
The peak is filled with rough men, the mountain is shrouded in smoke daily, and the sound of metal clanging is incessant.
Few disciples are willing to approach Tiangong Peak.
This has led to Tiangong Peak, though important as a logistics hub for the sect, being far less popular than the Cultivation Transmission Peak.
Li Changming, having lived for thousands of years, could easily discern the underlying meaning of Xu Youwei's words.
The muscles on his cheeks twitched involuntarily.
This Xu Youwei!
To snatch a disciple, he really has no integrity left.
He even dares to say such things as fearing I'll work myself to death!
As a dignified Peak Master Level Elder, even if he were to forge for a hundred years without eating or drinking, he wouldn't be the least bit tired!
Li Changming felt a surge of anger and was about to organize his words to debate with Xu Youwei for another three hundred rounds.
But at this moment, a woman's voice suddenly interjected:
"Junior Brothers, why quarrel over such a small matter? It might harm your harmony."
The voice was elegant and gentle, full of mature charm, like a spring breeze caressing the face.
Everyone turned to look and saw the source of the voice: a beautiful woman in a purple Daoist robe, swaying her boneless waist, her face filled with a restrained allure, walking towards them with a touch of charm.
"Sister Yu."
Xu Youwei and Li Changming, upon seeing this woman, both put away their thoughts and respectfully cupped their hands.
This was because the woman before them, with her mature and elegant demeanor, appearing gentle as water, was the senior sister among their generation of disciples.
At the same time, she was also the head of Hidden Sword Peak, one of the twelve core main peaks, mastering the way of slaughter.
Her name was Yu Rushuang.
The Taiyi Sect Master, seeing Yu Rushuang stepping forward at this moment, couldn't help but secretly praise her.
"Sister Yu is indeed sensible, stopping these two old fellows at a critical moment. Otherwise, what kind of example would it set in front of so many disciples?"
While he was feeling gratified, the next second, he heard Yu Rushuang say with a smile:
"Why not place Ning Fan on my Hidden Sword Peak? I've been wanting to take a personal disciple lately and was worried about not having a candidate!"
As soon as she said this, Xu Youwei and Li Changming were instantly frozen.
The Sect Master’s eyelids twitched wildly.
Sister Yu, oh Sister Yu!
I just praised you for being sensible, knowing to stop these two from making a scene.
And then you turn around and get involved yourself?
Is this little Ning Fan really worth three Peak Master Level Elders fighting over?
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