The sun had climbed high over Xuanling Sect, casting a warm glow on the broken courtyard. The third disciple trained diligently under the Cosmic Tortoise, while the fourth disciple danced with spectral blades under the watchful eye of the Sword Sovereign. Ling Wei and Yien were still deep in their respective lessons.
Xuán Wèi's eyes scanned the system panel, invisible to all but him.
[Potential Disciple Detected – Golden Talent]
Name: Unknown
Bloodline: Rare beast-human hybrid lineage, exiled from birth
Body Constitution: Extraordinary physical strength and resilience
Fate: Blessed with uncanny survival instincts
Recommended: Recruit and protect
A grin slowly spread across Xuán Wèi's face. "Ah… strength and resilience, perfect. Let's see if the system favors them with a suitable Immortal Teacher."
Arrival of the Fifth Disciple
From the ruins of the outer gate came a massive figure. Broad-shouldered, muscular, and carrying an aura of natural dominance, the youth's movements were deliberate yet surprisingly agile. His eyes glimmered with raw intelligence, but there was a hint of wildness, a trace of untamed power.
Xuán Wèi stepped forward, voice commanding. "You, whose lineage was exiled and abandoned, yet born with strength that rivals the heavens, Xuanling Sect calls you. Will you step forward and pledge your loyalty?"
The youth's gaze was unwavering. "I… I accept. But only if I am truly strong here, not coddled."
System Notification:
▸ Persuasion Success: 94%
▸ Golden Talent Candidate Confirmed
▸ Immortal Teacher Lottery Pending
Immortal Teacher Lottery
The system pulsed as the lottery began.
[Immortal Teacher Lottery – Candidate #5]
Probability: 5% per Golden Talent disciple
Processing…
Far in the otherworldly plane, Immortals stirred:
Nine-Tailed Fox, observing from her mystical realm, sensing adaptability and cunning potential
Cosmic Tortoise, assessing endurance alignment
Sword Sovereign, detecting sword affinity
[Immortal Teacher Selected – Nine-Tailed Fox]
Binding Status: Pending Sect Master Approval
Xuán Wèi's lips curved. Perfect. Strength with cunning potential. She will temper his raw power with finesse. Sect growth accelerates, and the fun of teaching begins in earnest.
Subtle MC Commentary
Xuán Wèi appeared beside the new disciple, invisible to all but himself. "Your strength is obvious, but control is key. The Nine-Tailed Fox will teach you subtlety, patience, and cunning—skills raw power cannot provide."
The youth blinked, surprised. "I… control? I'll need patience? This isn't going to be easy."
Xuán Wèi chuckled softly. Exactly. That's why the system brought her here. Fun, growth, and maybe a few humiliations along the way.