Many of the Zhenling cultivators who had just advanced to the Core Forging Stage had not yet recovered from the joy of becoming a Daoist Master and becoming a high-level cultivator in the Cultivation World. However, they had already discovered that they had already become a master in a muddled manner.
According to Lu Ping's knowledge, under the unremitting efforts of Daoist Master Profound Miao, in addition to himself and Yin Xuanchu, his good friends, such as Yao Yong, Zhong Jian, Du Feng, Shi Lingling, and Ji Xuanxuan, had all accepted one or two personal disciples and several in-name disciples.
On Huang Li Island, Lu Ping had already seen a teenager following behind Chen Lian. It was said that this teenager was also Chen Lian's personal disciple. There were also a few disciples who worked as assistants for Zhenling as in-name disciples. Even Hu Lili now had two personal disciples and several female disciples under her command. After all, Hu Lili was now a Core Forging Stage cultivator and one of the few Formation Masters in Zhenling.
Although Lu Ping didn't know why Yin Xuanchu didn't accept disciples, Lu Ping had been hiding from Daoist Master Profound Miao for several years. In the past, Daoist Master Xuan Yuan and Daoist Master Profound Miao worked together to send seven Blood Refining Stage disciples who had watched him practice swordsmanship to Huang Li Island to gain experience for several years. However, Lu Ping stubbornly kept these seven disciples on Huang Li Island for nearly ten years. In the end, five of the seven disciples left, leaving only Wang Qi and Tian Yue. However, neither of them caught Lu Ping's attention.
In essence, Lu Ping was a lazy person who was afraid of trouble. How could he have the mood to think about teaching disciples? However, Daoist Master Profound Miao didn't see it that way. In his opinion, Lu Ping's swordsmanship and alchemy were the two peerless talents among Zhenling's Core Forging Stage cultivators. How could such an amazing cultivator not leave behind his own inheritance?
Therefore, even though Lu Ping used all kinds of excuses to evade Daoist Master Profound Miao, Daoist Master Profound Miao never got tired of it. Almost every time the apprenticeship ceremony came, Daoist Master Profound Miao would send an invitation card to Daoist Master Profound Miao. No one knew where Daoist Master Profound Miao got the news that Lu Ping was in the Pill Pavilion's land of inheritance, but he personally came to the Pill Pavilion to capture Lu Ping.
On the way to the Pill Pavilion, Lu Ping had already figured out this matter. The fact that Lu Ping was in seclusion in the Pill Pavilion was only known by his sect's Laozu and a few of the Pill Pavilion's alchemy masters. The alchemy masters would never reveal the location of the inheritance to Daoist Master Profound Miao. Thus, for Daoist Master Profound Miao to appear in front of him so accurately the moment Lu Ping came out of the inheritance, it was obvious that he was instructed by Fornax Laozu.
It seemed that the matter of Zhenling's Mid and Late Blood Condensation disciples had reached an extremely serious stage. It had even attracted the attention of Daoist Master Profound Miao.
Currently, Zhenling's second generation disciples were no longer accepting disciples. Daoist Master Profound Miao was like this. Although the second generation disciples had different levels of cultivation, whether it was personal disciples or nominal disciples, they had already accepted dozens of disciples.
Currently, none of Zhenling's third generation disciples were able to cross the threshold of Late Core Forging. However, the growth of the third generation disciples had already become the main body of Zhenling. They were the main high level cultivators that Zhenling recruited.
Lu Ping followed Daoist Master Profound Miao all the way to the Heaven's Spirit Hall. At this time, there were already dozens of Mid and Late Blood Condensation disciples gathered in front of the hall.
Lu Ping's current prestige in Zhenling was unparalleled. Ever since Lu Ping defeated the Eastern Sea's Crystal Palace's disciple, Zhang Shijie, in an unimaginable manner six years ago, his reputation in Zhenling had almost reached its peak. Even some of Zhenling's Late Core Forging second generation disciples could only look up to him. His ranking in the North Sea Rookie List had already reached the top ten, and he was ranked seventh on the Rookie List. He was only below a few sixth layer Core Forging cultivators.
Among the low level cultivators in Zhenling, how many didn't know who Lu Xuanping was?
Therefore, when they saw Lu Ping follow Daoist Master Profound Miao into the Heaven's Spirit Hall, they finally realized something. The Water Sword Immortal, who had never accepted a disciple, was invited to the Heaven's Spirit Hall by Daoist Master Profound Miao on the eve of the apprenticeship ceremony. Could it be that Daoist Master Lu Xuanping was going to accept a disciple this time?
Up until now, Lu Ping was the only mid Core Forging cultivator in Zhenling who didn't have a disciple. Coupled with Lu Ping's legendary experience and shocking strength in the North Sea, he had long since become the ideal disciple candidate among the Blood Condensation cultivators in Zhenling.
Unfortunately, Lu Ping never had any intentions of accepting a disciple. Although many high level cultivators had tried to find out if Lu Ping had any intentions of accepting a disciple, and many cultivators had even taken the opportunity to introduce their juniors to Lu Ping, Lu Ping had never relented on the matter of accepting a disciple. This made Huang Li Island's Hearing Wave Manor the most difficult place for Zhenling's disciples to accept a disciple.
However, at this time, the disciples of Zhenling suddenly realized that the Water Sword Immortal was about to accept a disciple. The sound transmitting swords in front of the Heaven's Spirit Hall began to fly everywhere. In just half a day, the entire Zhenling, including the mid Blood Condensation cultivators who were stationed at the edge of the island and had yet to accept a master, and the disciples of the clans under Zhenling's jurisdiction who had reached the standard but had yet to accept a master, all of them rushed to Heaven's Spirit Mountain.
When Enlightened Master Profound Miao came out of the Heaven's Spirit Hall, he was shocked by the scene in front of him. There were already more than three hundred mid and late Blood Condensation cultivators waiting for the ceremony. Although Enlightened Master Profound Miao was a Core Forging cultivator and was immune to all diseases, he still felt dizzy when he saw such a scene.
After Enlightened Master Profound Miao understood the situation in front of the Heaven's Spirit Hall, he immediately returned to the hall and reported the situation to Lu Ping. Lu Ping was also dumbfounded. He didn't think that this would happen.
Enlightened Master Profound Miao chuckled, "Even if you don't want to accept a disciple this time, it's impossible. Otherwise, how are you going to give an explanation to these hundreds of disciples?"
Lu Ping couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Disciple originally wanted to talk about accepting a disciple in the future, but it was you who dragged me here. Now that such a big scene has happened, who can I blame?"
Enlightened Master Profound Miao snickered, "I don't care. Most of these cultivators are here for your name. You have to know that you are the flag of our sect in the cultivation world of the North Sea. Today's matter has probably alerted the Laozu of our sect. If you don't handle it well, your great reputation among the low level cultivators of our sect will be ruined."
As soon as Enlightened Master Profound Miao finished speaking, Enlightened Master Guo Xuanshan and Enlightened Master Xuan Shu walked into the Heaven's Spirit Hall sternly. Seeing Lu Ping's bitter smile, Enlightened Master Guo directly asked, "How do you plan on handling today's matter?"
Lu Ping just shrugged and said, "Disciple was dragged here by Enlightened Master Profound Miao today. I originally didn't want to accept a few disciples. If worst comes to worst, I'll just say that I've come to observe the ceremony and not accept a single one. Also, Enlightened Master Profound Miao didn't spread the news of me accepting a disciple in the sect. The disciples outside are just groundless rumors."
Enlightened Master Profound Miao could not help but smile bitterly when he saw Lu Ping's shameless behavior. He had indeed been a little reckless in this matter. Although he had done it out of good intentions, he had forgotten about Lu Ping's great reputation among the disciples of the sect. He was now stuck between a rock and a hard place.
"Nonsense!" Although Enlightened Master Guo Xuanshan's face darkened, before he could reprimand Enlightened Master Profound Miao, a voice rang out in the Heaven's Spirit Hall.
Lu Ping recognized the voice as one of the three mid Dharma adepts of the sect, Laozu, Tian Fan Laozu. A green door suddenly appeared in the middle of the Heaven's Spirit Hall, and Tian Fan Laozu stepped into the hall with a solemn face.
Lu Ping hurriedly bowed along with Enlightened Master Guo Xuanshan and the others. Tian Fan Laozu looked at Lu Ping and said coldly, "You're the one who always makes people worry. Not long ago, you solved Xuanfeng's big problem, and now you've taken out such a brilliant elixir like the Minor Forging Spirit Pill. The Old Man was still thinking of how to reward you, but you've just come out of seclusion and caused such a big mess. And you still want to wash your hands of this? Do you still have any sense of responsibility towards this sect? "
Lu Ping laughed bitterly and did not say anything. He did not think that he would really alarm Laozu of the sect, and it was the strongest Laozu of the sect.
Tian Fan Laozu saw that although Lu Ping's expression was respectful, there was still some disapproval in his heart. In a low voice, he said, "The success of our sect today is due to the unity of everyone in the sect. We've gathered everyone's strength together. Low-level adepts support high-level adepts, and high-level adepts protect low-level adepts. This is why we're so prosperous, far surpassing the other nine sects. You, Lu Xuanping, may only be a third generation disciple, but your current achievements have already placed you in the core decision-making group of the sect. Your status in the sect has even exceeded that of a normal late Core Forging cultivator, yet you still treat yourself as a normal disciple of the sect. You live a carefree life, and when there's a problem, you try to get the seniors of the sect to deal with it. How is that possible? If they could deal with it, why would the Old Man come to the Heaven's Spirit Hall? "
After Tian Fan Laozu arrived at the Heaven's Spirit Hall, he did not even look at anyone else. Instead, he lectured Lu Ping. Not only did this exceed Lu Ping's expectations, it even exceeded the expectations of all the Core Forging cultivators in the Heaven's Spirit Hall.
Even Lu Ping and Spiritual Master Guo Xuanshan and the others did not think that their sect's Laozu had already placed Lu Ping at such a high level. Although Spiritual Master Guo Xuanshan and the others previously valued Lu Ping and even admired Lu Ping's achievements, they still treated Lu Ping as a junior in the end. They would usually take care of Lu Ping. Only today, after hearing Tian Fan Laozu's words, did everyone realize that the disciple before them had achieved a series of achievements for the sect. His status in the sect was no less than Spiritual Master Xuanshu, Spiritual Master Xuansen, and the other late Core Forging cultivators. He was even comparable to Liang Xuanfeng, Qu Xuancheng, and the other half-step Dharma Adepts.
For a moment, everyone in the Heaven's Spirit Hall had a variety of expressions. After Tian Fan Laozu finished speaking, he took two steps out of the Heaven's Spirit Hall, as if he was thinking of something. Lu Ping was slightly flattered. He had not yet recovered from Tian Fan Laozu's lecture. Spiritual Master Guo nodded, as if he agreed with Tian Fan Laozu's point of view. Spiritual Master Xuanshu did not say a word from beginning to end, but his eyes seemed to be thinking of something. Spiritual Master Xuanmiao was a little surprised, but then he shook his head, as if he was feeling inferior.
At this moment, more and more cultivators gathered outside the Heaven's Spirit Hall. It was no longer limited to the cultivators who had come to take on a disciple. There were even more cultivators who had come to watch the ceremony, almost reaching five hundred people. The other Core Forging cultivators on Heaven's Spirit Mountain also seemed to have noticed what was happening. Strands of soul would fly over from time to time to check on the situation.
Only after a long while did Lu Ping's eyes clear up. Although Tian Fan Laozu was looking outside, he seemed to be paying attention to Lu Ping at all times. Seeing Lu Ping let out a long sigh of relief, he asked, "Have you thought it through?"
Lu Ping nodded solemnly, "Yes, disciple has thought it through."
"Oh?" Tian Fan Laozu turned around and glanced at Lu Ping with some interest. He said, "Then tell me, how do you plan on dealing with this?"
Everyone's faces lit up. They looked toward Lu Ping, and at the same time, they wondered what method Lu Ping would use to deal with the cultivators who had gathered in front of the Heaven's Spirit Hall.
Lu Ping smiled, "This time, disciple did not reveal the news of me accepting a disciple, so disciple naturally will not accept a disciple during the ceremony."
Spiritual Master Profound Miao's face collapsed when he heard what Lu Ping had said.
Unexpectedly, Lu Ping continued, "However, senior Profound Miao has told me that our sect has been flourishing in the past few years. A large number of disciples who have reached the mid and late Blood Condensation realm have never had the opportunity to become a disciple of our sect. They can only explore and cultivate on their own, which has greatly slowed down their cultivation speed. As a result, disciple wishes to hold a seven-day lecture after the ceremony in the Heaven's Spirit Hall so that I can share some of my insights and experiences with those who have yet to become a disciple with a master. At the same time, I also wish for even more high level cultivators of our sect to lecture in front of the Heaven's Spirit Hall. It would be best if it becomes a custom. That way, not only will the cultivation speed of those who have yet to become a disciple not be affected by the lack of guidance from a master, it will also alleviate the pressure on the high level cultivators of our sect to accept disciples due to the rapid growth of the younger generation. That way, it will also alleviate the dissatisfaction towards the sect from the low level cultivators being unable to become a disciple of our sect. It will be beneficial for the strength of our sect."
Tian Fan Laozu was rather satisfied with Lu Ping's words. Spiritual Master Guo Xuanshan and Spiritual Master Xuan Shu also nodded their heads to one side. Of course, the happiest person was the Spiritual Master Profound Miao. Ever since he had become a Spiritual Master of the Heaven's Spirit Hall, he had basically run his legs off every year when it came to accepting disciples. Only now did he let out a breath of relief after hearing Lu Ping's suggestion.
Although a portion of the cultivators were disappointed when the Spiritual Master Profound Miao announced that the Water Sword Immortal would be lecturing for seven days after the ceremony, there were even more cultivators who were extremely excited. This was because everyone knew that it was impossible for all the cultivators gathered in the Heaven's Spirit Hall to become a disciple of Spiritual Master Lu Xuanping. Since that was the case, being able to listen to Spiritual Master Lu Xuanping's lecture for seven days was not bad either.
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