Lan Yuanqing, Sima Xuefeng, Mei Cailan, and Gu Yang were all knowledgeable people, so they quickly understood that they had entered Yang Fan's Illusion Array.
A brilliant Illusion Array Master indeed had the ability to void space and create Illusory Reality.
This should be the Illusory Reality Array evolved from the Heaven Grade Illusion Array, Illusory Reality. It was also one of the three basic Illusion Arrays in the Great City Barrier Array.
So many people had unknowingly entered the array, but they didn't feel the slightest bit out of place. They could only say that as expected of the Federation's number one Illusion Array Master, Yang Fan's control of Illusion Arrays had reached a superb level.
One had to know that most of them were peak Emperors, and some of them were Spirit Emperors. The Mu Family's Old Ancestor, Mu Mototada, was even a half-step Monarch Realm expert. However, none of them had noticed anything unusual in advance, which was enough to explain a lot of things.
Although the Illusion Arrays set up in Yang Fan's apartment were all simple Arrays, and their power was far inferior to the Great City Barrier Array outside the city, they were still not something peak Emperors or half-step Emperors could easily break through.
"City Lord Lan, Principal Gu, President Sima, President Mei, Senior Mu …"
At this time, Yang Fan slowly stood up from the sofa and greeted Lan Yuanqing and the others with a polite smile.
"Have you all thought it through and decided to become my disciple?"
Yang Fan's gaze swept over Gu Yang, Sima Xuefeng, and the others, and asked directly.
"Elder Yang Fan must be joking. There's no need to mention this matter again. We all have a master and will never have any intention of changing Masters in this life."
Sima Xuefeng replied on behalf of the others, then pointed at the many peak Emperors behind them and said softly to Yang Fan,
"We know that Elder Yang Fan wants to recruit disciples, so we brought some people here to join in the fun. I hope Elder Yang Fan won't take offense."
Yang Fan waved his hand and laughed loudly, "President Sima's words are too serious. I can't thank all of you enough for sending me your disciples, so how could I take offense?"
As he spoke, Yang Fan's gaze swept across the faces of all the new Venerable Sovereigns in the room. He said loudly, "Previously, I mentioned to President Sima, President Mei, and the others that I, Yang Fan, will become a disciple, regardless of their background. As long as they have the heart to hunt demons and kill enemies, I will accept as many as they come!"
"Therefore, all of you who have come over now, as long as you want to be my disciple, you can join my sect. I will treat you all equally, and I will wholeheartedly help you break through your current cultivation barriers and advance!"
Yang Fan was well aware of where his core competitiveness lay, and he also knew why these peak Emperors from various great forces would rush over to him.
It was because there were benefits here that could allow them to break through to the half-step Monarch Realm.
And this kind of atmosphere and opportunity was deliberately created by Yang Fan all along.
Once the bait was cast, there was no need to worry that the big fish would not take the bait.
And now, it was time to reap the rewards.
"I won't say any more superfluous words. If you are willing to be my disciple, take three steps forward now, and we can begin the ceremony immediately."
After saying that, Yang Fan turned around and gave An Sheng a look. An Sheng understood and took the initiative to step forward.
"Junior Brothers and Sisters who are about to join my sect, many of you may not know me yet. Let me introduce myself first."
An Sheng's round face was high as he looked down proudly at the group of Emperor Realm masters below, who could be considered his grandfather or great-grandfather, and said loudly,
"I am An Sheng, and I am indebted to Master for not abandoning me. I was first accepted by Master half a year ago, and I am the Eldest Senior Brother of our Demon Extermination Sect. Now, I will preside over your ceremony."
"Now, listen to my command. Junior Brothers and Sisters who are determined to be apprentices, take three steps forward. Women in front, men behind, and stand in line."
In an instant.
The thirty-six peak Emperors and eleven ordinary Emperors in the hall followed the order. Men and women stood separately, bowing in front of Yang Fan.
An Sheng nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at Lan Yuanqing, Gu Yang, Sima Xuefeng, Mei Cailan, Mu Mototada, and Lin Xiangming who were standing in place.
"City Lord Lan, Principal Gu, since these seniors have no intention of becoming apprentices, please take a seat and watch the ceremony!"
An Sheng extended his hand to invite them. At the same time, he pointed to the empty tables and chairs next to Yang Fan, inviting them to take a seat.
They naturally wouldn't refuse, and they politely cupped their hands to An Sheng and Yang Fan before taking their seats.
They were the leaders of their respective forces, so when they saw that their clansmen and subordinates had the opportunity to become Yang Fan's disciples and advance to the Half-step Monarch Realm, they were naturally in a good mood.
The atmosphere of rejection and competition that existed faintly between them had completely vanished because of this, and all of them had smiles on their faces and were extremely friendly.
"Alright, now step forward one by one. Master will personally test your talent so that it'll be easier for him to teach you in accordance with your aptitude in the future!"
An Sheng originally wanted to hold the ceremony right away. According to the previous practice, they only needed to bow three times to Yang Fan and sincerely call him Master. It was simple and quick, and it could be completed in a few minutes.
In the end, he hadn't even opened his mouth when Yang Fan's voice transmission instructions had sounded out by his ears. So, the topic had changed, and the ceremony had become the test of talent.
The others below acted according to his instructions. The first to step forward was the Budo Association's Elder Jia, the one who'd made a fuss earlier about his grandson becoming Yang Fan's disciple.
The corners of Sima Xuefeng's mouth couldn't help but twitch when he saw her bow forward with a solemn expression.
Earlier, she was acting reserved in the Budo Association. She was both embarrassed and afraid of messing up her seniority, so she was conflicted and unwilling to come over.
In the end, she'd only met Yang Fan for a few seconds before she'd eagerly lined up to be the first. Isn't this change in attitude a little too quick?
Jia Chunlan directly acted as if she didn't notice the disdainful gazes that Guild Master Sima and a few others shot at her. She bowed with a sincere expression as she looked at Yang Fan, and then she said respectfully, "Thank you, Master Yang Fan!"
"Okay, now close your eyes and release all your defenses. Don't have the slightest bit of resistance. It'll be over soon."
Yang Fan nodded in return. He had some impression of Jia Chunlan.
She was one of the many Venerable Emperors who'd fallen in cultivation due to serious injuries that Yang Fan had treated in the capital. He'd already successfully charmed her when he'd treated her, so she was definitely one of his own.
Therefore, Yang Fan just symbolically released his mental strength to scan her body. After saying that she was good, he nodded and let her stand aside.
Next was the second person.
She looked unfamiliar. He'd never seen her before. When she walked closer, Yang Fan didn't say anything and directly used a charm skill on her.
"You used a charm skill on a peak Martial Emperor, Lin Yihan. The charm failed. Lin Yihan sensed it but didn't care. Mental Strength + 5, Willpower + 5, Skill Proficiency + 10."
"You used a charm skill on a peak Martial Emperor, Lin Yihan. 36% chance of successfully triggering. The charm succeeded. Lin Yihan's favorability towards you has greatly increased. Mental Strength + 5, Willpower + 5, Skill Proficiency + 10."
"…"
"You used a charm skill on a peak Martial Emperor, Lin Yihan. The charm succeeded. Lin Yihan's favorability towards you has greatly increased. Her feelings of closeness are overflowing. Her love for you has deeply penetrated into her bones. Her sense of loyalty is deeply embedded in her soul. The relationship between the two of you has reached the peak of friendliness. Mental Strength + 5, Willpower + 5, Skill Proficiency + 10. "
He'd gotten one!
Next was the third, the fourth …
"You used a charm skill on a peak Martial Emperor, Mu Yuanliang. The charm failed. Mu Yuanliang sensed it but didn't care …"
"You used a charm skill on a level seven Martial Emperor, Song An Ge. The charm succeeded. Song An Ge's favorability towards you has greatly increased …"
Because they were all Emperors, the difficulty of charm was much easier than the Half-Step Emperors and Half-Step Emperors Yang Fan had encountered before.
Therefore, in about thirty minutes, Yang Fan had completely screened the forty-seven people in front of him.
In addition to some of his old acquaintances who had been healed by him, Yang Fan had once again charmed twenty-six unfamiliar Emperors.
Now, the forty-seven Emperors standing in front of him had all become his own people. If he were to acknowledge them as his Master, he would receive a lot of Sect Experience, which would save Yang Fan a lot of trouble.
After he was done, Yang Fan once again nodded lightly at An Sheng.
An Sheng understood. He straightened his body and lightly coughed, attracting everyone's attention. Then, he said loudly, "Now that Master has finished his inspection, the ceremony can officially begin."
"Our Monster Extermination Sect's ceremony is not so complicated, and there's no need to go through the trouble of kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times. You only need to sincerely bow three times to Master and call him Master!"
"Now, everyone, listen to my command. One bow!"
Only three simple bows were needed to successfully acknowledge him as their Master?
Hearing An Sheng's instructions, everyone present couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Previously, they had thought that during the ceremony, they would need to kneel, serve tea, and kowtow to Yang Fan.
They didn't expect the Monster Extermination Sect's ceremony to be so simple and considerate. It saved them a lot of shame and embarrassment.
Sima Xuefeng and Mei Cailan sat on the side and looked at each other.
What was this? Differential treatment or double standards?
They remembered very clearly that half a day ago, when Ji Lianghuai, Li Guanying, and the other fifteen Emperors from the four great families came to acknowledge him as their Master, Yang Fan specifically asked them to kneel three times and kowtow nine times before accepting them as his disciples.
Why were the rules so relaxed when they came here?
Gu Yang shook his head slightly, not surprised by this.
As the Principal of Jinghua University, Gu Yang had secretly observed Yang Fan's apprenticeship ceremony many times. He had always been so casual.
Last time, if Ji Lianghuai and the others hadn't been in a bad mood and had arrogantly offended Yang Fan with their words, Yang Fan wouldn't have deliberately set the rule of three kneels and nine kowtows to punish them.
Therefore, it was better to be humble at all times. If you were too arrogant, you would easily kick an iron plate.
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