The Ancestor Danxia could have directly promoted him to a True Disciple. The reason he didn't wasn't due to reluctance; Ancestor Danxia believed Gu Yuan still needed to undergo the ascension test.
Once he accepted and passed, it would naturally silence some voices and establish his reputation among the many disciples and elders.
After all, he was a newcomer. Though his fame was great, virtually no one had witnessed his abilities firsthand.
Their impressions of Gu Yuan remained in hearsay. Only by witnessing personally, could Gu Yuan truly establish his identity and majesty among the younger generation.
Gu Yuan also found this reasonable.
Indeed, while his reputation was quite loud, he himself was rather unfamiliar to his fellow sect members.
Undertaking the ascension test for becoming a True Disciple was also a way for everyone to formally recognize his strength and methods.
"Disciple bids farewell..."
Following this, Gu Yuan did not linger nor hesitate to take his leave.
