CHAPTER 177: CHAPTER 177: 4 WHO GOT THE PROTAGONIST SCRIPTS

In the eyes of these people, Duan River’s destroyed sea of qi wasn’t a big deal at all.

Being able to stand out among billions of cultivators in the Thousand Spirit Domain and passing the Sect Leader’s assessment, they clearly understood the significance.

This person is definitely a treasure worth snatching!

Luo Yuan sneered, "Wei Miao Shu Yanglin, are you all trying to rebel?"

"Anyway, I’ve already taken him, the matter is settled, do as you please."

"Besides, didn’t Junior Sister Yin also take one?"

"Luo Yuan, why are you dragging me into your mess?"

"Junior Sister Yin, now’s the time for us to present a united front, let’s not fight among ourselves."

Duan River watched all of this, a bit overwhelmed.

What is going on?

The Sect Leader is here, yet they dare to speak out of turn?

Third generation disciples speaking to second generation elders like this?

And they’re even attacking each other in front of the Sect Leader?

This would never happen even at the Supreme Mysterious Martial Academy.

Yet, the scene of the Sect Leader getting angry, as he imagined it, did not occur. Jiang Cheng above was busy reviewing the profiles of the four.

All five items were top-grade, which meant that in terms of mind, intention, and comprehension, these four were top-notch among billions.

That’s incredibly rare.

These four, one was a former genius whose sea of qi was ruined, one’s family had fallen, and was rejected from marriage, one was falsely accused by fellow sect members and expelled from the sect, and one had exceptionally poor talent but was a master of everything from blades and swords to music, chess, calligraphy, divination, astronomy, pill, artifact, and talisman array... truly a jack-of-all-trades master.

Wow, these are four individuals who’ve acquired the standard protagonist templates.

Even without me, as long as they encountered other opportunities, they are likely to soar to great heights.

Luckily, they’ve all been recruited into the Feixian Sect and become one of our own.

"Alright, alright, since Duan River and Miao Ye were taken as disciples by Luo Yuan and Yin Xuer early on, consider it fate."

"Thank you, Sect Leader!"

Luo Yuan and Yin Xuer exchanged glances, both seeing each other’s smugness.

This time it was luck, they took advantage of a loophole.

"Xu Zichuan and Yi Chen, since neither of you has taken a master, you’ll also be considered as third generation disciples from now on."

"As for your master, you may acknowledge Elder Mo Chen as your master."

Though Mo Chen was old, he held the status of a second generation elder in Feixian Sect.

"Elder Mo, is that alright?"

Mo Chen, standing aside, grinned from ear to ear, within the hall, besides Brother Cheng, he was the only one who understood the value of these four.

If brought to the Upper Immortal Realm, after a billion years, they might become future Immortal Kings or Immortal Emperors!

"I couldn’t be more eager!"

The two third generation disciples who brought back Xu Zichuan and Yi Chen were green with envy.

Damn it, if I’d known, I’d have followed Uncle Luo’s lead and taken disciples early on.

As soon as he finished speaking, the four of them knelt down together to thank the Sect Leader.

Ding ding ding ding, the system notification sounded; these four had been authenticated by the system, becoming true insiders.

Though their power and talent weren’t high, and points were few, for now, there was no need to worry about loyalty.

Jiang Cheng was delighted and personally stepped forward to help them up.

This gesture moved the four of them to tears.

His status now was, without exaggeration, practically divine in the Thousand Spirit Domain.

Even though Duan River had never entered a sect, he had heard those sect rules.

Generally, when disciples join a sect, they might catch a glimpse of the Sect Leader from afar on the first day, and unless there’s a grand ceremony, the Sect Leader is as elusive as a dragon.

Even true disciples, though favored by the Sect Leader, rarely have direct contact.

Duan River understood that sometimes the disparity in status, power, and rank required some artificial forms of distinction.

Creating deliberate distance makes it easier to nurture admiration.

And now, Jiang Cheng, a figure who lived in legend, was acting so warmly.

It made him feel surprisingly honored and flattered.

"You must be Duan River; with your sea of qi destroyed, you haven’t been able to cultivate recently. What on earth shall we do?"

The Sect Leader’s tone was mild and relaxed, like a senior gently teasing.

Duan River, who had already been through so much, felt a warmth in his heart, yet also a tinge of self-remorse.

"Yes, I..."

His words had just begun when he felt a pat on his head.

Then, his sea of qi was restored.

Not only that, but he even realized he was absorbing and converting spiritual qi faster than before!

Faced with his eyes filled with shock, joy, gratitude, and confusion, Brother Cheng smugly curled his lips.

"It’s nothing; I’ve used an immortal technique to restore your sea of qi and, incidentally, elevated your talent by a grade."

Duan River originally had fifth-class talent; now it was raised to fourth-class.

Not just Duan River, but even the three newcomers beside him began to doubt reality.

What?

Immortal technique?

Restoring the sea of qi is that easy?

And it can even enhance talent?

At this moment, they finally understood why Feixian Sect recruited without considering talent.

Thinking of the possibility of their talents being improved in the future, they trembled with excitement.

Duan River suddenly knelt with a thud.

Tears streamed down his face; he had endured so much these past three years, and now the hardships and nightmares had finally ended.

"Sect Leader..."

He wanted to say something, but he was already crying uncontrollably.

Inside the hall, no one laughed anymore.

Luo Yuan stepped forward to help him up.

"Disciple, consider this place your home from now on; the people here are unlike those outside."

"Yes!"

Duan River nodded vigorously with tears in his eyes, his heart completely devoted to the Feixian Sect, never to waver again.

Brother Cheng then looked towards the remaining three newcomers.

"This immortal technique consumes a lot; it can only be used once a day, so you three will have to wait for the following days."

The three initially only saw the possibility, but now hearing the Sect Leader say it himself, they couldn’t feel disappointment even if they tried; they were too busy being overjoyed.

"Thank you, Sect Leader!"

"Truly embarrassed..."

"It’s all my bad talent that causes the Sect Leader worry..."

Sect Leader Jiang smiled faintly; as expected from those who aced all five assessment categories, even their emotional intelligence was entirely present, and their words were remarkably pleasing.

"Since the four of you have joined, this Sect Leader will give you a little welcoming gift."

Once the words ’welcoming gift’ were uttered, both second and third-generation disciples couldn’t help but express envy.

The Sect Leader’s offerings are always treasures!

Receiving the ring, Duan River was still at a loss; his cultivation hadn’t yet recovered to the Condensing Vein Realm.

And a storage ring couldn’t be opened below the Energy-Introducing Realm.

The people beside him were anxious to know; Luo Yuan chuckled and said, "Disciple, why not let your Master take a look at what surprises the Sect Leader has prepared for you."

Duan River naturally wouldn’t refuse.

Immediately, he saw his master’s expression change dramatically upon receiving the ring.

"Sect Leader, aren’t you being too generous? His current cultivation is only so much!"

"Yet he receives a treasure, two tier-nine spiritual artifacts, a million top-grade spirit stones, and a hundred bottles of ninth-grade spirit pills..."

"My heavens, there’s also a treasure talisman..."

With the unveiling of the gift, the whole place erupted.

"Sect Leader, aren’t you playing favorites a bit too much?"

"This newcomer treatment directly surpasses ours!"

"Seeing this makes me green with envy and heartbroken..."

Last time, the supplies they received weren’t even at this level.

And Duan River himself almost fainted.

He was eager for the welcoming gift, but similar to Wei Miao and others before, he thought that at most, an entry-level tier-three or tier-four spiritual artifact would be delightful.