"Junior Brother Li Xuan, I am Xie Yu Shan. I am very pleased you have joined our Lang Ya Peak."
As Xuan Yi Xian and the others departed, the surrounding Xuan Sect disciples also dispersed. Xie Yu Shan then walked directly to Li Xuan, speaking with a smile.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Xie," Li Xuan said, cupping his fist in a salute.
Xie Yu Shan before him was the Saint Son of Lang Ya Peak. His approachable demeanor made Li Xuan feel a sense of kinship.
"Follow me. After entering Lang Ya Peak and settling in, we will proceed with the next arrangements," Xie Yu Shan nodded and then addressed the many candidates who had chosen Lang Ya Peak.
"As you command, Senior Brother Xie," they replied in unison. Their gazes then turned to Li Xuan, all carrying a hint of goodwill.
Li Xuan's earlier actions had clearly showcased his strength. More importantly, he possessed a potential that even the peak masters of the six peaks had vied for. It was clear Li Xuan's future was exceptionally bright. Now that he was a newly-inducted disciple alongside them, they naturally sought to curry favor.
"Congratulations, Brother Li," Xi Chu Yun walked up to Li Xuan and said with a smile.
Li Xuan smiled, nodded to Xi Chu Yun, and replied, "Likewise."
"Let's go." Li Xuan glanced at Xie Yu Shan and the others who were already moving away, then strode forward with large steps.
"On our Lang Ya Peak, there are countless disciples. All disciples are classified according to the Xuan Sect's hierarchy: Outer Disciples, Elite Disciples, Outstanding Disciples, Chief Disciples, and Saint Sons. You new disciples have just joined the Xuan Sect, so it's good to have a general understanding."
"After you settle in, the Disciple Pavilion will issue your disciple tokens and attire according to your respective ranks."
As Li Xuan and two others quickly followed the group, Xie Yu Shan was explaining matters concerning Lang Ya Peak to everyone. Li Xuan listened attentively.
"Senior Brother Xie, may I ask what rank of disciple we will be assigned?" a white-robed disciple inquired.
"You have all just joined the Xuan Sect and have yet to contribute significantly. Even if your strength is great, you can only be Outer Disciples. However, Outer Disciples are further divided into five grades: First Grade to Fifth Grade. Therefore, you must give your all in the upcoming test," Xie Yu Shan said with a smile.
"What are the differences between these five grades of disciples?" Li Xuan asked.
"Naturally, there are differences. Junior Brother Li Xuan, given the grand reception you've received and the exceptional strength of your physical body and soul, a First Grade disciple is certainly fitting for you."
"The benefit of being a First Grade disciple is the right to an independent cultivation cave. These independent caves are fortified by our Xuan Sect's Heaven and Earth Arrays, possessing abundant spiritual energy. Furthermore, the cultivation resources you receive will far exceed those of ordinary disciples."
"As for Second Grade to Fifth Grade, apart from not having independent cultivation caves, the cultivation resources you receive will decrease accordingly."
"Of course, even if you are ranked as a Fifth Grade disciple, do not be discouraged. Compared to Outer Disciples, Fifth Grade disciples still receive far greater cultivation resources."
"One more thing, I hope all junior brothers and sisters will remember: do not become arrogant and complacent simply because you have entered our Lang Ya Peak as Outer Disciples. If you are surpassed and replaced, your cultivation resources will be allocated to others."
Xie Yu Shan's expression turned a bit more serious as he finished speaking. Hearing the warning in his words, even Li Xuan nodded slightly.
Li Xuan understood that each peak accepted no more than five hundred new disciples each intake. This indicated the immense abundance of cultivation resources within the Xuan Sect. If one were truly surpassed and replaced as Xie Yu Shan described, they would have nowhere to turn to weep. Therefore, only through unremitting cultivation and ensuring they were not surpassed or replaced could they secure the Xuan Sect's cultivation resources. At the very least, an independent cultivation cave alone was enough to make everyone strive for a long time.
After following Xie Yu Shan for about fifteen minutes, they were enveloped in thick mist. As they rounded a bend, Xie Yu Shan made a sweeping gesture, and the dense fog dispersed, revealing six enormous peaks before Li Xuan and the others.
Each peak towered into the clouds, their swirling mists appearing almost stationary, as if solidified. Occasionally, spiritual lights would flicker on each peak, indicating the presence of array formations. The six peaks formed a circle, with a colossal palace floating in the center. The palace's height seemed to surpass that of the six peaks. The onlookers began to discuss it with curiosity.
"This palace is where the Sect Master resides and cultivates. Most of the Peak Masters also dwell within this hall. We disciples are forbidden from entering without a summons. Therefore, do not let your desire to witness its grandeur lead to the loss of your disciple status," Xie Yu Shan explained, overhearing their discussions.
Li Xuan and the others nodded. The dwelling of the Sect Master and the Peak Masters was naturally not a place for disciples, especially newly-inducted ones, to tread freely.
"Let's go. This peak is our Lang Ya Peak. From now on, we are fellow disciples of the same peak. I hope all junior brothers and sisters will achieve success in their cultivation soon!" Xie Yu Shan said, pointing to one of the peaks. With a wave of his hand, a spiritual light enveloped the group.
Under the spiritual light, Li Xuan and the others felt a force supporting their bodies as they rapidly soared towards Lang Ya Peak. During this journey, Li Xuan also saw five other beams of spiritual light shooting towards the remaining peaks. Clearly, the disciples who had chosen the other five peaks were being led into their respective mountains by their respective Saint Sons.
"Greetings, Elder Chen Yuan," Upon entering Lang Ya Peak, Li Xuan noticed the tall trees and lush vegetation. As Xie Yu Shan approached a pavilion on a grand avenue, he bowed respectfully and called out to the pavilion's interior.
Li Xuan looked up and saw the words "Disciple Pavilion" emblazoned above the structure. As Xie Yu Shan's voice faded, a figure appeared before them. This figure had a white beard and a stern, goat-like face. After nodding slightly to Xie Yu Shan, his gaze shifted to Li Xuan and the others.
"Saint Son Yu Shan, are these the new disciples who have joined this time?" Elder Chen Yuan withdrew his gaze and spoke to Xie Yu Shan.
Xie Yu Shan nodded. "Indeed. We request Elder Chen Yuan to test them and arrange their accommodations."
Elder Chen Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Follow me."
With that, Elder Chen Yuan turned with a cold expression and walked into the pavilion. Seeing this, everyone looked at Xie Yu Shan. Compared to Elder Chen Yuan, Xie Yu Shan was clearly more approachable. As if sensing their thoughts, Xie Yu Shan smiled and led the way into the Disciple Pavilion behind Elder Chen Yuan. Only then did the others follow closely.
"I never expected this Disciple Pavilion to be so vast!" Upon entering, Li Xuan and the others realized the Disciple Pavilion was far more complex than it appeared from the outside. The interior clearly housed powerful mystical arts, creating a space of its own. A grand plaza had appeared before them. With over three hundred people present, they seemed rather sparse on this plaza.
Furthermore, in the center of the plaza stood a stone stele, approximately three Zhang in size and polygonal in shape. As Li Xuan watched Elder Chen Yuan walk up to the stele and stop, he mused, "Could the test be administered through this stele?"
"You have newly entered our Lang Ya Peak and must undergo the Spiritual Tablet's examination. The results from the Spiritual Tablet will determine the cultivation resources you are entitled to on Lang Ya Peak. The strong are respected, and it is the same in our Xuan Sect."
"Saint Son Yu Shan has likely already informed you of the disciple ranks, so I will not repeat myself here. As for how to be tested, you simply need to unleash your full strength. The Spiritual Tablet is divided into five colors: Red, Orange, Red, Green, and Blue, corresponding to the five grades. Now, begin."
Elder Chen Yuan faced the crowd and spoke slowly. As his voice fell, he waved his hand, sending a beam of spiritual light into the Spiritual Tablet. With Elder Chen Yuan's infusion, the stone stele began to shimmer with spiritual light.