The Elemental Heaven Peak Master looked at Yu Xuan and said, "Since I'm not present here in person, the official disciple ceremony will take place once you ascend. Until then, you are my disciple in name and will receive all the benefits that come with it."
Her voice turned more serious as she continued, "Now, with your unique status as an Irregular, while you may maintain it, you are not permitted to accept any other masters besides me. Is that understood?"
"Yes, Master," Yu Xuan replied without hesitation.
He was highly adaptive and understood the importance of hierarchy and rules in the cultivation world.
Though the restriction was a bit disappointing — after all, he had originally thought that having many masters would mean more knowledge, more techniques, and more resources — he accepted that the cultivation world wasn't as simple as it appeared.
"And looking at you…" she said, her gaze deepening, "I think it's finally time you start cultivating."