I can't keep a low profile when cultivating immortality; the sixth one is actually myself.

The recruitment conferences for each branch have been over for some time now.

After entering the sect, the newly recruited disciples were all sharpening their knives, ready to officially begin their cultivation.

Some of the more impatient ones have already gone to the Internal Affairs Hall to collect their cultivation resources.

The initial cultivation resources for disciples of the same level are all the same.

However, there is one thing that needs to be collected separately.

The Spirit Awakening Pill is the most important elixir for those beginning their cultivation journey.

According to sect rules, each new disciple can only receive [the item] himself.

Moreover, a signature and fingerprint are required when receiving the document.

The main issue is that the awakening of the spirit has a huge impact on the subsequent events.

This matter concerns the disciples' spiritual path, and the sect cannot afford to be indifferent to it.

However, many disciples were no longer willing to wait.

It has been a year and a half since the Immortal Ascension Ceremony.

Now, all that's missing is a single elixir to become a member of the immortal path.

How many people can resist such temptation?

The sect also knew that this matter had indeed taken a long time.

However, all the necessary preparations have been made.

The professor had taught all of that knowledge.

It is indeed possible for a newcomer to formally begin their cultivation journey.

Therefore, as long as a disciple goes to collect the Spirit Awakening Pill...

After the disciples on duty confirmed the information, they distributed the pills to all of them.

Many disciples have now successfully awakened their spiritual powers.

I have already begun formal training.

However, most of the disciples are still observing.

Because whether it's what the teacher says or what's written in the book.

They all emphasize one fact.

Cultivating immortality is no easy feat; awakening one's spiritual energy requires utmost caution!

Meanwhile, Ancestor Xingyun, who had been away on a journey for more than half a year, quietly returned to the sect.

The main hall of the clan.

"Disciple Bai Linglong greets Ancestor."

Bai Linglong bowed respectfully to Ancestor Xingyun.

"No need for formalities! The assessment for new disciples has already ended, hasn't it?"

How are the things I asked you to do before I left going?

Ancestor Xingyun asked softly, his expression calm.

Bai Linglong replied, "Ancestor, the assessment of new disciples has indeed ended."

Furthermore, recruitment for each branch has also ended.

Now, the new disciples have all been assigned to different branches.

Many disciples have successfully awakened their spiritual powers and have already begun formal cultivation.

Furthermore, you also carried out the task of secretly monitoring Toyokawa, as you instructed.

Ancestor Xingyun then asked, "Oh? What has that little fellow been doing in the past six months? And how has he been doing it?"

Upon hearing the question from the ancestor, Bai Linglong immediately reported.

He recounted Toyokawa's words and actions over the past six months.

He observed the old ancestor's expression.

After listening to Bai Linglong's report.

Even the usually serene Old Ancestor Xingyun couldn't help but smile.

Seeing this, Bai Linglong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In the end, I didn't disappoint my ancestor.

"Hmm, not bad. Seems like a promising talent! Let's go take another look."

Master Xingyun said he wanted to go and take another look, but he didn't know why.

"Yes, old man."

Bai Linglong was full of questions, but she still led the way.

In a short while, the two arrived near Toyokawa's cave.

The two did not show themselves, but instead conducted their investigation in secret.

"Huh, it's already been awakened?"

Did you give him the Qi-activating pill?

Ancestor Xingyun sensed something was amiss and asked with a hint of anger.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, not yet!"

Hey, it's really been activated!

When did this happen?

Bai Linglong was quite frightened by the old ancestor.

Experience it for yourself now.

Holy crap, he actually activated his spirit.

How can this be good?

Will the ancestor be angry?

Bai Linglong felt a little flustered.

"Hmph, go find out what's going on!"

I'd like to see who has the guts to do this!

How dare they destroy a sect's prodigy like this?

After giving a brief instruction, the Cloud-Walking Ancestor vanished in a flash.

"Yes, old man."

Bai Linglong was equally furious.

If one takes a low-quality Qiling Pill.

It's entirely possible that this could ruin a top-tier prodigy.

If it were someone else, it wouldn't matter.

It just so happens to be Toyokawa, whom both the ancestor and she value highly.

They had high hopes for the child.

The old ancestor even stopped lying in his coffin because of him.

This could be ruined by a single oversight.

That result was simply unbearable.

Even he himself would be implicated.

Even if you are the sect leader, it's useless.

After all, this ruined more than just one promising talent.

And the life of our ancestor.

Originally intended as a cornerstone of the sect, it died in such a humiliating way.

Anyone would be furious.

Therefore, the sect leader personally selected the top-tier secret guards of Dark Cloud Peak and immediately put them into action.

The whole day passed without any results.

There is no record of Feng Chuan receiving Qi Ling Dan in the Qingyun Peak Internal Affairs Office.

The disciples on duty had never seen a disciple who was twelve or thirteen years old.

Only a few people who were acquainted with Toyokawa received the Spirit Awakening Pill.

However, they have all taken it themselves.

All the clues point to Toyokawa Keiryo being unrelated to anyone else.

It was his own fault.

Ultimately, a surprising conclusion was reached.

Toyokawa is an automatically awakened spirit.

"What did you say? Automatic activation of spirits?"

Ancestor Xingyun asked in shock.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Upon verification, Toyokawa did indeed activate his spirit automatically.

Bai Linglong replied confidently.

"That's not right!"

Didn't you say that kid has a Heavenly Spiritual Root?

Could it be because of the King-level spiritual root?

Ancestor Xingyun speculated on various possibilities.

The key is the innate spiritual root talent that surpasses the mortal level, which is extremely rare.

Since its founding, the Qingyun Sword Sect has been a prominent sect.

I have encountered one or two individuals with innate ministerial-level spiritual roots.

The founding patriarch was one.

But there wasn't a single person with a naturally born king-level spiritual root talent.

However, even those born into the highest ranks have encountered this.

But there's no record of a minister-level spiritual root automatically awakening!

Now that you have a natural king-level spiritual root talent, you say you can automatically awaken your spirit.

That's really impossible to verify!

But the facts are right before their eyes, leaving no room for doubt.

Ugh, too lazy to think about it!

Let the spirit activate automatically!

No big deal.

But then again, on second thought...

This is a good thing!

Why do we need to get to the bottom of things?

But suddenly, Master Xingyun felt that he was a bit superfluous.

I'm still a little hurt inside.

He sighed helplessly:

"Originally, in the Land of Sleep, after hearing your report..."

I thought I'd first observe this kid's character and temperament.

If everything goes well...

Then I will use my cultivation to enlighten him and help him awaken his spiritual power!

What if things aren't going well in any aspect?

Then I will personally teach you with this crippled body.

Let them undergo trials and tribulations before embarking on the right path.

That's why I ignored the advice of the old ghosts.

They resolutely broke free from the seal.

But given the current situation...

This really leaves me a bit bewildered.

What are you doing climbing out of the coffin?!

Just being lonely!

Alas, I'm getting old and useless!

However, on second thought...

This seems to be the best possible outcome.

Even if I were to use my cultivation to help him awaken his spiritual power.

That still has its limitations.

After all, that kid doesn't only have Yin-Yang spiritual roots among his high-grade spiritual roots.

His spiritual roots in the five elements are still ridiculously high.

Now, he has automatically activated his spirit.

It can be said that this extremely rare talent has not been wasted.

Automatic activation!

This is a wonderful thing that many talented people dream of but can never have.

That kid actually did it!

Okay, very good, excellent!

This is a blessing from heaven!

It seems that what you said is true.

The sect is about to have an opportunity for revival.

This might be an unprecedented boom!

Master Xingyun sighed, unable to conceal the complex emotions in his heart, yet he was helpless.

It's like putting all your strength into a punch, only to find it landed on cotton.

I feel unwell all over!

"Ancestor, what should we do next?" Bai Linglong asked.

"What can we do? What else can we do?"

Ignore it; this kind of genius needs no one to teach him.

He had no one's cultivation experience to refer to.

He himself possesses top-tier qualifications.

His path is one he can decide for himself.

Such people often possess an innate good fortune.

You can always find the most suitable way to cultivate yourself.

What kind of cultivation method did he choose to study?

After calming down, Ancestor Xingyun asked.

"A message has come from the Dharma Transmission Hall."

He chose a martial arts manual that had been gathering dust for many years.

"The Primordial Mysterious Spirit Technique," Bai Linglong replied.

"As expected, I knew it!"

Such geniuses always find the cultivation method that best suits them!

"Old Ancestor Xingyun said softly, then sighed."

“But Ancestor, I checked the ‘Hun Yuan Xuan Ling Gong’.”

This technique is incomplete in its transmission within the sect.

You can only cultivate up to the second volume.

"Are you sure there won't be any problems?" Bai Linglong asked worriedly.

"No problem!

The world of geniuses is beyond our comprehension.

"Let him be, don't worry."

Ancestor Xingyun replied, and then said:

"In addition, I spent half a year away from home, traveling through the Azure Dragon Domain."

We have some understanding of the current situation in various regions.

The cultivation world is unlikely to remain peaceful for long.

Prodigies have emerged from all the major sects.

Moreover, some major sects have seen a surge of talented individuals emerging.

This is not normal!

Even though the Immortal Ascension Conference was launched in the last two years.

A large number of talented people have entered the world of cultivation.

But we need to be clearer.

These geniuses all come from the mortal realm.

It is widely known that the probability of a genius appearing in the mortal realm is far less than that in the cultivation realm.

But now the situation has reversed.

This is a little unusual.

And during the time I traveled to various places.

It is clearly perceptible that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is slowly increasing.

And you also said that a strange celestial phenomenon of a five-planet alignment occurred ten years ago.

Combining these individual cases, one by one.

It is certain that a major upheaval is about to occur in the cultivation world.

The Way of Heaven is reviving; a great era is approaching.

But great times are often accompanied by great chaos.

This period is the greatest test of a sect's strength and foundation.

In the end, many forces will be eliminated by the process of natural selection.

It just so happens that our sect has recruited many geniuses at this year's Immortal Ascension Conference.

You need to be prepared, allocate more resources, and nurture them well.

In addition, there is yourself.

We must also seize the time to improve our cultivation!

As the sect leader, he bears the responsibility for the entire sect.

If one lacks strength, it often means not honor, but disaster!

Moreover, we don't have much time left.

Once the spiritual energy of heaven and earth recovers to a certain extent.

"I reckon a lot of old monsters are about to emerge!"

The Old Ancestor Xingyun told him about a series of things he had seen and heard during his travels, as well as his predictions for the future.

"Yes, Ancestor, Linglong will follow your teachings."

Bai Linglong listened attentively before replying.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work!"

Since I don't need to take action for the time being, I'm going into seclusion.

Let me try to use my old bones to protect the sect for a while longer!

Let me witness firsthand that kid's rise to power.

After finishing speaking, the old ancestor Xingyun disappeared.

"Alas, these are turbulent times!"

Bai Linglong sighed and returned to the sect leader's main hall.

She still had to handle clan affairs.

Moreover, what the ancestor said is indeed worrying.

The sect was already in a precarious situation.

If we don't make plans early, we may suffer great losses in the future.

Therefore, it is necessary to make the necessary preparations and cultivate the necessary disciples.

Everything needs to be arranged as soon as possible.

Moreover, just as our ancestor said.

My cultivation level is indeed a bit embarrassing.

More than what is lacking is more than what is lacking.

If it were an elder, it would be acceptable.

Ironically, he himself was the head of a sect.

Without some strength, how can one subdue disobedient enemies internally and deter powerful adversaries externally?

Bai Linglong pondered for a long time.

They meticulously unraveled the complex and chaotic affairs of the sect.

He then notified the secret guards to summon the heads of each branch to the main hall for a meeting.