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The battle was extremely fierce, and it was said that half of the Heavenly Sea’s waters were dyed blood red.
But at the time, no one expected that the one to ultimately emerge victorious and bear Destiny would be Emperor Taiyuan.
With the strength of a Loose Cultivator, he overpowered the Saint Heirs and Saintesses of the major Imperial Rule Immortal Sects.
His experiences were also turned into countless legendary stories that spread far and wide, even commanding greater reverence in the hearts of Loose Cultivators across the Yuan Central Continent than other Great Emperors.
Emperor Taiyuan initially did not wish to establish a sect; his original plan was to find a successor, pass on all of his lifetime of learning to a disciple, and then ascend and depart.
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It was during this period that the man who would profoundly impact the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect emerged.
His name was Lue Tian, the founder of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect and the inheritor of Emperor Taiyuan’s legacy.
In those years, Emperor Taiyuan, bearing Destiny as a Loose Cultivator, was revered by many, for the hardships of Loose Cultivators are well known.
However, among so many Great Emperors and numerous Loose Cultivators, how many in history have truly borne the title of Great Emperor as a Loose Cultivator?
Emperor Taiyuan, after all, was an anomaly.
His successor, Lue Tian, did not want Emperor Taiyuan’s legacy to fade into obscurity among the masses, yet he also knew that he lacked the ability to prove himself as a Great Emperor under his own name as a Loose Cultivator, without relying on any power.
This path was too difficult.
In the end, Lue Tian returned to the core area of the Eastern Continent, bringing all the legacy items left by Emperor Taiyuan, and there he established the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect.
The name of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect itself was a tribute to Emperor Taiyuan.
Nobody had anticipated that, after several generations of management, the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect would grow increasingly magnificent under Lue Tian’s stewardship, with a thriving talent pool and youthful vigor within the sect.
After several generations of tumult, the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect produced a man who stood above the Firmament, carrying the Destiny of the age, titled Emperor Hengyu.
The Taiyuan Heavenly Sect, with two emperors from its lineage, held an unparalleled status at the core of the Eastern Continent and was the coveted Holy Land of cultivation for many Martial Artists.
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This was a particularly rainy deep autumn.
There was no sun in the sky, just dark clouds piled up together, the overcast sky densely packed and looking very ferocious and terrifying.
The surrounding temperature carried a touch of brisk coolness, and the gloomy sky looked as though it could drop a torrential downpour at any moment.
Despite the current weather being unsuitable for going out, it still could not hold back the fervor at the base of the Holy Mountain.
Countless youths gathered at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the mist-shrouded Holy Mountain.
Although they couldn’t see the full view of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect, just the sight of a corner of the sect’s gate filled them with longing but also with a sense of it being beyond reach.
Today was the day the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect was recruiting Servant Disciples, and as the name suggests, these were disciples tasked with menial work for the sect.
They weren’t even considered formal Outer Sect Disciples, and Servant Disciples had no rights within the sect; their lives and deaths were of no significance.
Many Servant Disciples in the past, due to ineptitude in their tasks, were beaten to death by others, with no one intervening to inquire after them.
Even though they were only recruiting the most humble, rightless Servant Disciples today, still so many people arrived early at the base of the mountain to wait, afraid to miss the registration time.
The plight of Loose Cultivators was no more than this, willing to risk everything for even a tiny chance that seemed as insignificant as dust.
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The grand gate of the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect slowly opened, just like the hopes in many people’s hearts bursting forth with dazzling brilliance.
"The recruitment of Servant Disciples by the Taiyuan Heavenly Sect begins now. Line up and walk up the mountain one by one. Those who disrupt the order will bear the consequences themselves," a white-robed Inner Sect Disciple stood on the mountain and spoke solemnly.
Following the words of that Inner Sect Disciple, the youths at the foot of the mountain orderly lined up and began their ascent step by step.
The requirements for recruiting Servant Disciples were actually not high; as long as one’s cultivation was passable and their body was without ailment, they generally qualified.
By the time the disciples were exhausted from the climb to the mountain summit, a gentle breeze caressed the peak where two white-robed Inner Sect Disciples were sitting.
"Senior Brother, my name is Wang Jing. I have come to participate in the Servant Disciples’ examination," said the youth standing at the front of the line in haste.
"What is your cultivation level?" the white-robed Inner Sect Disciple beside him asked indifferently. n𝚘𝚟𝚙u𝚋.co𝚖
"I’ve just stepped into the Spirit Vein Realm," the youth replied and swiftly opened his first Vein Gate.
The Inner Sect Disciple pondered for a long while, then looked at the youth and said lightly, "Not qualified."
"Senior Brother, isn’t it said that being in the Spirit Vein Realm is enough for a Servant Disciple? Where am I not qualified?" the youth’s face became panicky in an instant, and he asked quickly.
"I said you’re not qualified means you’re not qualified. Continue to make a fuss and don’t blame me for being impolite," the white-robed Inner Sect Disciple retorted with a cold huff.
The youth’s countenance fell, and he finally stepped aside with a sullen expression.
As the second youth stepped forward, the white-robed Inner Sect Disciple still asked indifferently, "What is your cultivation level?"
"Senior Brothers, I am at the Spirit Vein Realm," the youth said with a smile, then quickly took out a large brocade pouch from his pocket and hurriedly placed it in front of the two white-robed Inner Sect Disciples, saying with a smile, "Senior Brothers, this is a local specialty from my hometown, please take a look."
The white-robed Inner Sect Disciples took the brocade pouch, opened it to find more than a dozen Spirit Crystals inside, and nodded in satisfaction, "Alright, you’re qualified."
Seeing this, the disciples lining up behind immediately understood.
Since the Servant Disciples were not considered important, these Inner Sect Disciples responsible for examining them saw it as an opportunity to make some extra profit.
Disciples who had prepared Spirit Crystals in advance were confident, while those who hadn’t brought any became instantly flustered.
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The dark clouds in the sky grew denser, and the long dragon-like queue was slowly dwindling.
At this moment, a youth in somewhat tattered black robes arrived at the foot of the mountain.
The youth’s countenance was handsome, and despite his clothes appearing somewhat dirty and disheveled, his bright eyes were full of life, as if they contained limitless hope and confidence.
"Three years, having narrowly escaped death, I never imagined I would return here," the youth said softly, clenching his fists, while a subtle hint of hatred lingered deep in his bright pupils.
The youth took a deep breath, looked up at the majestic Sect Gate with disdain, and smiled faintly, then slowly joined the back of the line to wait his turn.
Before long, it was the youth’s turn.
Seeing the youth’s attire, the white-robed Inner Sect Disciple frowned slightly and asked coldly, "What is your cultivation level?"
"Condensing Vein Realm," the youth responded with a smile.
The Inner Sect Disciple appeared taken aback but then gave the youth a quick once-over and said indifferently, "Not qualified."
"Big Brother, I understand what you mean. I don’t have any Spirit Crystals on me right now, but once I become a Servant Disciple, I can give you all the resources the Sect allocates to me every month," the youth hurried forward and said with a smile.
