Chapter 2241 - 2244: Farewell, Mr. Shenyue

Seeing how cautious and terrified Shenyue was of being discovered, Qin Tian was also puzzled.

Since Shenyue was able to obtain a Silver Token from the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, logically speaking, he should at least be some kind of big shot, right?

So why was he still sneaking around inside the Inner Sect?

What exactly was his identity in the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect?

Previously Qin Tian seemed to recall Shenyue mentioning that his cultivation was at the Ascension Stage. Qin Tian didn't know which exact phase, but at the Ascension Stage he shouldn't possibly be an Elder of the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, so then… a disciple?

Since he was already an Inner Sect Disciple, why did he still have a Silver Token?

Qin Tian had far too many doubts, yet he saw Shenyue lead him to a secluded place and say, "Qin Tian, you finally made it. Here's the plan: settle down here for now, and during the selection tomorrow, an Elder will naturally choose you."

"Huh?"

Hearing Shenyue's words, Qin Tian was completely dumbfounded.

Damn, Wang Tianqing picking him was actually an accident?

That's impossible…

Qin Tian looked at Shenyue and said, "I've already been chosen by an Elder named Wang Tianqing… I've already formally taken him as my master."

"Huh?"

This time, it was Shenyue's turn to "huh."

"Didn't I tell you that once you arrived at the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, you were supposed to come find me?" Shenyue's expression was one of shock.

Qin Tian thought back and couldn't recall Shenyue deliberately saying he should seek him out. Shenyue had only instructed him not to reveal that they knew each other, and that if anyone asked, he should say he was looking for the Seventh Young Master…

So that was Shenyue's way of telling him to come find him?

"I saw that everyone with a Silver Token was going in to choose a master. I thought you wanted me to go in and take a master…"

Qin Tian said speechlessly, "So what now? Am I supposed to dump Wang Tianqing?"

Shenyue pressed his lips together and said, "Wang Tianqing's nickname is 'Madman.' He's the Madman Elder of our Xuanyuan Immortal Sect and also the Chief Elder. For many years he's never taken any disciples. I didn't expect that this time, by sheer accident, he actually accepted you… Since it's already happened, then you don't need to withdraw."

Shenyue said, "Elder Wang Tianqing is one of the true heavyweights in the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect. It's quite good for you to study under him. A lot of people want to apprentice under him and can't find a way in. Who knew you'd stumble into this opportunity—pretty great…"

"We'll leave it at that, then. Qin Tian, you just cultivate properly under Elder Wang Tianqing and focus on improving your strength. Remember, don't you dare mention that we know each other, not to Wang Tianqing, not to anyone."

Shenyue once again cautioned Qin Tian: "I'll be keeping an eye on you at all times. When you run into problems or difficulties, I'll do my best to help. What you need to do is keep getting stronger—stronger, and stronger still—further unleash, completely unleash the Cultivation Immortality potential you never managed to release back in the Spiritual Domain."

Qin Tian nodded.

He also felt that, although he'd long been a super powerhouse in the Spiritual Domain, his potential really hadn't been fully released yet.

Especially after seeing so many experts in the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect this time, Qin Tian's desire to grow stronger had only intensified.

After parting ways with Shenyue, Qin Tian headed to the Outer Disciple area, deep in thought all the way.

He kept feeling that something was off.

This Xuanyuan Immortal Sect seemed to be riddled with way too much open and covert strife.

Could this be the prevailing ethos of the Immortal Domain?

"Qin Tian, where did you run off to? Registration for the selection is happening—you still aren't going?"

In the square of the Outer Disciple grounds, Xu San finally found Qin Tian.

Qin Tian went to register, then wandered around the area with Xu San for a bit, and they waited for the disciple selection on the Mid-Autumn Festival the next day.

Early the next morning, before the sky was even light, hundreds—nearly a thousand—people had already gathered on the huge square in front of the Outer Disciple area.

All these people were here to participate in the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect disciple selection.

Qin Tian and Xu San also arrived at the square early. The place was buzzing with noise as Outer Disciples arrogantly maintained order, and no one dared utter a single word of complaint.

Once it grew light, the Outer Disciples had all the candidates line up and file into the Outer Disciple grounds.

"Heh, bumped into you guys again. What rotten luck."

While lining up, Qin Tian and Xu San once again ran into Suo Xin and his two companions.

Suo Xin didn't say much, but that handsome man, upon seeing Qin Tian and Xu San, actually took the initiative to mock them.

Xu San was furious.

This time Qin Tian held him back, fixed his gaze on that handsome man, and said, "Heh, what's with that foul mouth of yours? Do you live in a latrine pit? Running into you is what's really rotten luck!"

The handsome man glared at Qin Tian, his brows tightening. "Hmph, you've got guts, daring to challenge me, Jiang Feng. Just wait—after the disciple selection I'll see whether you have any right to talk to me! Someone like you isn't fit to become a disciple of the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect!"

"Oh? And you are? Since when did the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect start recruiting people with filthy mouths?" Qin Tian let out a cold laugh.

"Not only will I become a Xuanyuan Immortal Sect disciple, I'll become an Inner Sect Disciple! Hmph, just you wait and see!" Jiang Feng said with full confidence.

Qin Tian knew this guy had a Token, though his didn't seem to be a Silver Token.

"Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm also an Inner Sect Disciple of the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect. Heh heh, you look down on me? Then what does that make you, being the same as me?" Qin Tian said.

"You? An Inner Sect Disciple? Have you even taken a look at your own cultivation? If you can become an Inner Sect Disciple, I'll cut off my tongue and apologize to you!"

"Oho, oho… You said it. You'd better do what you promised."

"What's your name?"

"Your little master's surname is Qin, given name Tian. Jiang Feng, right? Today, get ready to cut off that tongue and become a mute."

Qin Tian tossed out a taunt at Jiang Feng, then ignored him and continued on with Xu San.

Jiang Feng examined Qin Tian's cultivation carefully and sneered, "Inner Sect Disciple? Keep dreaming…"

"No talking! All of you, quiet! Stand properly!"

At this moment, once all the candidates were in place, a leading disciple among the Outer Disciples said, "According to the selection rules, before the combat selection, there will be one round of talent selection. All of you line up and enter the selection room one at a time. The Elders of our Xuanyuan Immortal Sect will examine each of your Cultivation Immortality Talent and potential. Whoever is favored by an Elder can directly become an Inner Sect Disciple!"

Once these words were spoken, although the candidates below had long known the rules, it still stirred up a round of commotion. One after another they began whispering, hoping they'd catch an Elder's eye.

"Quiet, all of you!"

The middle-aged Outer Disciple leading them said, "The talent selection is only the first round. Any Elder who wishes to take on disciples will choose his preferred candidates. As for those not chosen, it's no big deal. You can participate in the combat selection—those who rank in the top fifty will also automatically become Inner Sect Disciples."

"Those ranked fifty-first to two hundred and fiftieth will become Outer Disciples. The rest will be eliminated."

The leading Outer Disciple's words rang firm and clear. After he finished, he said, "You understand? Then let's begin!"

Over a thousand candidates lined up and entered the selection room one by one.

Qin Tian blended into the crowd. When he entered the selection room, he saw that on both sides of the room sat more than twenty Elders, and Wang Tianqing was among them.

Shady dealings—this selection was riddled with shady dealings… Thinking of yesterday's events, Qin Tian couldn't help but shake his head. No wonder that among the Seven Great Immortal Sects, the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect could only rank at the bottom.