Note: Disciples 3, 4, and 5 are officially named:
Huo Lan – Cosmic Tortoise disciple
Jian Yue – Sword Sovereign disciple
Feng Li – Nine-Tailed Fox disciple
The morning sun bathed Xuanling Sect's courtyard in gold. Seven disciples stood in formation, their gazes fixed on the towering figure of Xuán Wèi, invisible to them yet radiating a commanding aura.
Ling Wei, calm and poised, surveyed the others. Yien stretched slowly, the tortoise symbol faintly shimmering on his robe. Huo Lan adjusted his posture, Jian Yue's eyes glinted with sword-like precision, Feng Li's tails twitched subtly, Tian Xu stretched his wings, and Yao Chen stood silently, the air around him rippling subtly.
Xuán Wèi's voice echoed, though none could see him. "Today marks the beginning of your formal training. Each of you has been chosen for your rare potential. Your Immortal Teachers are here to guide you… but I will be watching closely. Fail, and you'll face… consequences. Excel, and the rewards will surprise you."
The disciples exchanged glances, curiosity mixed with excitement.
Immortal Teacher Introduction
The five Immortal Teachers appeared beside their disciples:
Cosmic Tortoise – calm, slow, yet exuding unshakable strength, guiding Huo Lan.
Sword Sovereign – sharp and elegant, eyes like a blade, watching Jian Yue.
Nine-Tailed Fox – playful but deadly, circling Feng Li, tails flicking.
Celestial Crane – graceful and precise, observing Tian Xu.
Eon Serpent – coiling, time seeming to bend around him, standing by Yao Chen.
Xuán Wèi whispered invisibly, "Observe, but remember… subtlety is key. Push them, tempt them, and reward wisely. Humiliation is just as valuable as pills."
First Training Exercise
The system displayed a holographic map of the courtyard.
[Level 1 Training – Task 1]
Obstacle Course: tests agility, strength, perception, and Dao comprehension.
Rewards: Sect points, rare pills, and system feedback.
The disciples charged forward, each moving according to their unique traits:
Ling Wei moved with balanced grace, Dao of Heaven & Earth flowing in harmony.
Yien lumbered steadily but efficiently, every movement like a mountain.
Huo Lan's endurance allowed him to overcome obstacles with minimal effort.
Jian Yue's sword-like precision cut through illusions and traps.
Feng Li used cunning and speed, weaving unpredictably through the course.
Tian Xu's wings gave him a unique advantage, gliding over sections.
Yao Chen's body subtly shifted the flow of time around him, giving glimpses of potential brilliance.
Xuán Wèi chuckled softly. Perfect… now watch the chaos unfold.
MC Trolling & Rewards
As disciples progressed, Xuán Wèi silently activated small hidden tricks: obstacles shifted subtly, rewards glimmered just out of reach, and humorous illusions tested their patience.
Ling Wei: Calm, unaffected.
Yien: Slow but careful, muttering complaints.
Huo Lan: Struggling with illusions, grew frustrated.
Jian Yue: Cut through obstacles with style.
Feng Li: Laughing, almost enjoying the prank traps.
Tian Xu: Adapted effortlessly.
Yao Chen: Focused, bending time to dodge minor hazards.
After the course, Xuán Wèi dispensed rewards and gentle humiliation:
Pills for insight and Dao refinement.
Humorous illusions reminded disciples of mistakes.
Sect points accumulated for system upgrades.