Transmigrated into a book? A vicious female supporting character? A senior sister? Tsk tsk!

Before Liang Yu could express his opinion, Dan Yao simply curled her lip:

"Sect Master, your favoritism is quite obvious. I don't have many direct disciples in Danfeng. Although sword cultivators can protect the sect's safety, alchemy cultivators are also very important."

Qin Linzhang knew that Dan Yao was just a chatterbox and didn't mean any harm, so he laughed it off and said:

"Okay, okay, I misspoke. If you find a few that catch your eye this time, just take them in."

Joking aside, Danyao sighed seriously:

"I'd love to, but those with good aptitude and talent, and who also have fire elemental roots, are incredibly rare. Although it's possible to contract with a different kind of fire, those fires are also hard to find."

"That's why high-level alchemists are especially precious."

Hearing Li Le say this, Dan Yao felt much relieved and couldn't help but tease him with a mischievous smile:

"Speaking of which, Fu Feng should have the fewest disciples."

Wu Qi was straightforward and spoke very bluntly. Upon hearing Dan Yao mention Mu Qingchen, he didn't think twice and said directly:

"Mu Qingchen has only just taken office and hasn't even recruited any new disciples yet, so it's no wonder he has no disciples. But speaking of which, where's that guy?"

Qin Linzhang spoke up at the opportune moment to explain:

"Peak Master Mu recently broke through to the Nascent Soul stage and is currently in seclusion. He will miss this disciple recruitment."

Wu Qi burst out laughing upon hearing this:

"That's great! With that pretty boy gone, I can choose two more disciples."

Dan Yao had always disliked Mu Qingchen, who usually appeared arrogant but was actually petty and despicable, so she smiled and echoed his sentiments.

"I like hearing that. I have the utmost contempt for that guy. He's supposed to be the leader of a peak, yet he relies on his looks..."

"You've bewitched my good-for-nothing female disciples, making them refine pills for him for free! Aren't you ashamed of yourself?!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Qi immediately exploded:

"Damn, I thought only my second son was stupid. Anyone with eyes could see the disdain in Mu Qingchen's eyes."

But my second brother is still acting silly, sending people this and that. When I find out and stop him, he starts doing it secretly instead. It really infuriates me.

Li Le scoffed:

"They weren't peak masters back then, so don't drag down the image of peak masters."

Peak Master Bai Jinming, however, did not take it to heart:

"This is a matter of mutual consent, don't make it sound like you're at a disadvantage. Peak Master Mu didn't force anything."

"Hey, Platinum Name, what do you mean?!"

Seeing the tension escalating, Qin Linzhang quickly spoke up to stop it:

"Alright, everyone, say less and pay close attention to the new disciples' performance."

In fact, Qin Linzhang was quite helpless about Mu Qingchen taking over Fufeng. He knew that Mu Qingchen's temperament was not good.

However, the former peak master of Fu Peak suddenly passed away unexpectedly. His eldest disciple, Zhao Haiqing, was the most suitable person to inherit the position of peak master, but Mu Qingchen just happened to break through.

While temperament is important, cultivation level is also a prerequisite. Moreover, Mu Qingchen has not made any mistakes, so he is the only option to take over.

Thinking of Zhao Haiqing, Qin Linzhang felt somewhat guilty and thought he would arrange a proper position for him after the recruitment was over.

With Qin Linzhang speaking, Dan Yao, though dissatisfied, no longer objected. Wu Qi snorted coldly, which was taken as acquiescence to the sect leader's words.

Unexpectedly, Hu Shengran, the peak master of Beast Taming Peak who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke up:

"Sect Master, as the saying goes, little by little, evil by evil, I think you should pay more attention."

Qin Linzhang nodded thoughtfully and said solemnly:

"Don't worry, I'll have Yichuan keep an eye on it."

********

The hall returned to calm, and at this time, more than a hundred disciples had already entered the 400th step or higher on the Heavenly Ladder, beginning their illusionary trial.

Perhaps because she had the original owner's memories in her mind, the illusions that Tang Xinyan experienced were all plots from the original book that the original owner had experienced.

Therefore, Tang Xinyan passed through the illusions very quickly; only the last illusion depicted a modern zombie scene.

Although zombies are indeed disgusting, Tang Xinyan still misses her previous life, which is why she spent more time on it.

After passing through the illusion, Tang Xinyan was teleported to the front of the main hall. She glanced at the sundial in the square; less than half an hour had passed outside.

A few minutes later, people began to be teleported out one after another. When the ladder closed completely, everyone looked at each other and it seemed that more than twenty people were missing.

At this moment, Elder Wang came before the crowd, smiling kindly, and said:

"Congratulations, young friends! You are now disciples of the Xuanming Sect. Now, please, those with three, four, or five spiritual roots below the middle grade..."

Those with three spiritual roots of medium grade or higher should stand on the left; those with two or one spiritual root should stand on the right; those with two or one spiritual root should stand in the middle.

After everyone had taken their positions as instructed, Elder Wang said to the outer sect elder beside him:

"Elder Rong, please take the disciples on the left to the outer sect."

After Elder Rong and his men left, Elder Wang addressed the remaining people:

"Come on, follow me into the main hall."

********

The organizational structure of the Xuanming Sect is as follows: Sect Master: Oversees all affairs within the sect; Deputy Sect Master: Assists the Sect Master in managing the sect.

Peak Master: The head of each peak, responsible for managing the affairs of their respective peak and training disciples according to their respective strengths.

Sect Elders: Managers of various halls within the sect, responsible for managing and supervising various activities within the sect, such as recruitment and discipline.

In addition, the Xuanming Sect has five special figures: three are the sect's supreme elders, responsible for protecting the sect, and two are the sect's ancestors, who are the sect's backbone.

The disciples of the Xuanming Sect are divided into four types: miscellaneous disciples, outer disciples, inner disciples, and personal disciples.

The menial disciples all possess five spiritual roots and are responsible for various chores within the sect, such as planting spiritual plants and preparing meals in the canteen.

Outer disciples are generally those with four spiritual roots, or those with three spiritual roots of lower quality. They are mainly responsible for the daily affairs of the sect, such as daily patrols and purchasing.

Inner disciples are generally those with high-quality three spiritual roots. Although they are apprenticed under the peak master, they are not true master and disciple in the traditional sense. They are responsible for the daily affairs of their respective peaks.

Disciples are only accepted from those with dual or single spiritual roots. They are the key individuals the sect focuses on cultivating and are required to assist the peak master in managing the various peaks and participate in some important sect activities.

Of course, if the sect needs them, inner disciples and personal disciples also need to obey orders.

********

After everyone entered the main hall, following Elder Wang's instructions, Tang Xinyan and the other eight, who possessed single or double spiritual roots, stood in the front row.

The remaining dozens of disciples with mid-grade or higher three spiritual roots stood in the second row. Elder Wang bowed to the sect leader and several peak masters and said:

"Sect Master, greetings to all Peak Masters. These are the disciples who have been selected as personal disciples and inner disciples this time."

Seeing that the number of people was significantly higher than in previous years, Qin Linzhang nodded in satisfaction and looked at Elder Wang with a smile, saying: