Who was Dong Chong?
He was an elder of the Moon Illumination Sect!
Although he was only an outer court elder, his position in the Moon Illumination Sect was only second to the Supreme Elder, the Sect Leader, the Vice Sect Leader, and some inner court elders.
At once, the eyes that were looking at Duan Lingtian were filled with envy and jealousy.
"Damn it!"
Deng Yu's expression changed drastically.
Deng Wei who was standing next to Dong Chong had a grave expression on his face.
Earlier, he had promised his nephew that he would definitely kill Duan Lingtian. However, his immediate superior, Elder Dong Chong, wanted to take Duan Lingtian as his direct disciple?
If Duan Lingtian really became Elder Dong Chong's direct disciple, he would not dare to act recklessly even if he was given ten guts.
Although he could make a move secretly, it would be fine if he succeeded. However, if he failed, he would be doomed eternally!
"Elder Dong Chong, thank you for your kindness … However, I don't plan to take you as my master for the time being."
Duan Lingtian smiled apologetically and said.
The people who were shocked by Dong Chong taking the initiative to take Duan Lingtian as his disciple were petrified when they heard Duan Lingtian's words.
"This brat really doesn't know what's good for him!"
"That's right! Elder Dong Chong taking him as his disciple means he thinks highly of him … I can't believe he rejected it! "
…
Many people scolded. They thought Duan Lingtian had an exaggerated opinion of his own abilities.
"How despicable!"
Deng Yu's eyes gleamed brightly. He was relieved that Duan Lingtian had rejected Dong Chong's offer.
Deng Wei's heart that was hanging in the air finally calmed down.
As long as this purple-clad young man did not become Elder Dong Chong's direct disciple, he would be a piece of meat on his chopping board if he had the chance in the future.
Perhaps, he might not even have to make a move.
'Elder Liu Huan's people … They won't let the people from Mound Hill City go easily.'
Deng Wei thought to himself with a sinister smile.
Dong Chong was stunned for a moment when he heard Duan Lingtian's direct rejection. When he regained his senses, he smiled awkwardly. "I've been rude … May I know your name, little friend?"
Little friend!
When everyone saw that not only was Dong Chong not angered by Duan Lingtian's rejection, but he even addressed Duan Lingtian as' little friend ', they were all dumbfounded.
What was going on?
At this moment, shouldn't Elder Dong Chong be the one to forcefully deprive this purple-clad young man of his opportunity to enter the Moon Illumination Sect?
"Duan Lingtian."
Duan Lingtian didn't expect Dong Chong to be so easy to talk to. He immediately responded with a smile. At the same time, he had a good impression of Dong Chong.
"Duan Lingtian …"
Dong Chong nodded and smiled at Duan Lingtian. Then, he looked at the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciple next to Duan Lingtian. "Bring Duan Lingtian to report to the outer court."
"Yes."
The outer court disciple responded. Then, he brought Duan Lingtian away from the stone platform and headed to the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court.
When Duan Lingtian followed the outer court disciple, he turned his head to look at the City Governor of Mound Hill City and nodded at him. Then, he looked at Ling Yun and Xiong Hu.
"I'll wait for you guys in the outer court."
Duan Lingtian said to both of them through True Energy Voice Transmission.
Both of them nodded.
Duan Lingtian knew Ling Yun and Xiong Hu's strength very well. Therefore, he was certain they would pass the Moon Illumination Sect's entrance assessment and become outer court disciples.
However, Duan Lingtian had no idea.
After he left the Moon Illumination Sect's entrance assessment, two dark horses appeared among the remaining thirty over young geniuses on the Mastery Mortal Shedding Stage. They defeated two young geniuses on the Perfection Mortal Shedding Stage.
These two dark horses successfully passed the Moon Illumination Sect's entrance assessment and became outer court disciples.
"Junior Brother Duan, I can't believe you're so powerful when your cultivation base is only on the Mastery Mortal Shedding Stage … This is really shocking."
The Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciple could not help but exclaim when he brought Duan Lingtian to the outer court area.
Duan Lingtian smiled but did not reply.
At this moment, he did not know how to continue the conversation.
"What's more unexpected is that Elder Dong Chong actually publicly accepted you as his direct disciple … Junior Brother Duan, you're right to reject Elder Dong Chong. With your innate talent and strength, it's not impossible for you to be accepted as a direct disciple by an inner court elder as long as you stand out in the sect. "
The Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciple who was walking in front of Duan Lingtian continued, "As an outer court elder, Elder Dong Chong's position in the sect is only higher than the inner court deacons … Compared to the inner court elders, his position is still slightly lower."
"Do you think I rejected Elder Dong Chong because I want to become an inner court elder's disciple?"
Duan Lingtian was stunned. He did not expect that his rejection of Elder Dong Chong would be interpreted as him looking down on Elder Dong Chong in the eyes of this person.
"Isn't that the case?"
The outer court disciple asked back.
"Of course not!"
Duan Lingtian shook his head. "I've never thought of becoming an inner court elder's disciple."
"Junior Brother Duan, your goal is really ambitious … I hope you'll succeed."
The outer court disciple sighed emotionally.
"Ambitious?"
Duan Lingtian was stunned. "You know my goal?"
"Of course!"
The outer court disciple nodded. "Since your goal isn't to become an inner court elder's disciple, then you must want to become the Vice Sect Leader, Sect Leader, or even Supreme Elder's disciple … However, Junior Brother Duan, I have to remind you of something. If your innate talent isn't too monstrous, the Vice Sect Leader, Sect Leader, and Supreme Elder won't accept you as their disciple. "
"It's the same even if you can defeat opponents with a higher level. They value long-term innate talent more than temporary strength. "
The outer court disciple explained patiently to Duan Lingtian. It seemed as though he was trying his best to persuade him.
Duan Lingtian was dumbfounded.
In this guy's eyes, he, Duan Lingtian, had become someone who sucked up to the rich and powerful?
At this moment, he was too lazy to explain himself.
At this moment, the more he explained, the worse it would get.
Under the outer court disciple's lead, Duan Lingtian arrived at the outer court area of the Moon Illumination Sect and received the personal token of the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciple … As for the uniform, there was no requirement for him to wear a uniform.
Duan Lingtian had noticed this long ago.
Whether it was the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court elder Dong Chong, the other two outer court deacons, or the outer court disciple, all of them were wearing casual clothes.
However, there was an eye-catching token hanging on their waistbands. It was the Moon Illumination Sect's identity token.
On the personal token that Duan Lingtian received, other than the words' outer court disciple 'on the front, there were three new words carved on the back — his name.
"Junior Brother Duan, I'll bring you to the outer court disciples' residence now."
After the outer court disciple greeted Duan Lingtian, he brought him to the outer court disciples' residence.
"Senior Brother Yang, I heard from my teacher that the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciples' residence is divided into three, six, and nine levels. The stronger one's ability, the better one's residence is. The weaker one's ability, the worse one's residence is."
On the way, Duan Lingtian asked, "Is that so?"
During this journey, Duan Lingtian had become more familiar with this outer court disciple. He even learned his name, Yang He.
Yang He had entered the Moon Illumination Sect five years ago.
He was 43 years old this year, and his cultivation base had already entered the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage!
"That's right."
Yang He nodded. "The outer court disciples' residence is divided into three levels … The best is the independent courtyard. Not only are there quiet rooms to cultivate, but there's also a spacious courtyard to cultivate the Saint Grade Martial Tactic.
The second is the independent stone house. The environment is much worse compared to the independent courtyard. Moreover, there's no place to cultivate the Saint Grade Martial Tactic … The outer court disciples who stay there can only cultivate the Saint Grade Martial Tactic in the training field.
The worst is the independent wooden house. Among the wooden houses, the ones that were recently repaired are still fine … However, some of them haven't been repaired for a long time. They'll leak every time it rains. "
Yang He told Duan Lingtian about the different levels of the outer court disciples' residence in one breath.
"Independent courtyard!"
Duan Lingtian's eyes lit up as he muttered to himself. He had a goal in mind.
Although he did not have to worry about not having a place to cultivate the Saint Grade Martial Tactic even if he stayed in a stone house that was slightly worse than an independent courtyard … The Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda could provide him with a place to cultivate the Saint Grade Martial Tactic.
However, since the best was available, it was only natural that he wanted the best.
"Junior Brother Duan, don't tell me you're thinking about the independent courtyard?"
Yang He's ears were sharp. He could not help but ask with his eyes wide open when he heard Duan Lingtian's muttering.
"Is there a problem?"
Duan Lingtian asked when he saw how surprised Yang He was.
"Of course there's a problem."
Yang He smiled wryly. "Junior Brother Duan, do you know … Although I've broken through to the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage six months ago, I'm still no match for the weakest person in the independent courtyard until now?"
The residence of the Moon Illumination Sect's outer court disciples could be forcefully occupied with their strength.
If one was more powerful than him, one could replace him.
This rule was exactly the same as the Latent Dragon Camp in the City Governor's Estate of Mound Hill City. Those who were more powerful would live in a better environment while those who were weaker would live in a worse environment.
"Are there very few independent courtyards?"
Duan Lingtian asked. He did not expect Yang He who had entered the Moon Illumination Sect five years ago and was already at the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage would not live in an independent courtyard.
"There are a total of 100 of them," Yang He replied.
"There are 100 of them.
"100? That many? "
Duan Lingtian was shocked. "There are so many independent courtyards, but you can't even get one?"
"100 of them isn't considered many."
Yang He smiled wryly. "Every five years, the sect will recruit outer court disciples from the outside. Every time they recruit, there will be over 100 of them … After five years, it would be considered good if half of these outer court disciples can pass the inner court test and become inner court disciples."
"Among these outer court disciples, many of them have been stuck at the Paramount Mortal Shedding Stage for ten, fifteen, or even twenty years due to various reasons … Since they can't break through to the Saint Rudiment Stage and can't pass the inner court assessment, they're still in the outer court until now."
"The older ones among these Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters in the outer court are even close to 100 years old."
Yang He sighed.
"Close to 100 years old?"
Needless to say, Duan Ling Tian was shocked by what Yang He said.
"Yes."
Yang He nodded. "There's a rule in the sect. If you can't enter the inner court after 100 years old, you'll be expelled from the sect … Naturally, there are many outer court disciples who left the sect before 100 years old because they know it's hopeless for them to enter the inner court."
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