The three treasures of the sect!

Spirit Cuisine Hall.

Wang Longzhi chewed on the Qi beef, his expression grave, and it was a long while before he swallowed.

“My good mood for the day was completely ruined by that madman!”

Li Tan patted Wang Longzhi’s shoulder, “Brother Long, try to be more open-minded. It’s a mixed bag out there, and people who defy common sense are often not in the minority.”

Mu Xinling lowered her head, filled with guilt.

“Brother Tan, Long Dage, it’s all because of me that you two are so troubled.”

Her eyes were a little red, and her bright red lips trembled slightly.

“Miss Mu, don’t blame yourself. Running into such a madman can only be considered bad luck.”

“The heavens have unpredictable storms, and people have unforeseen misfortunes. We can only blame fate’s capriciousness and our slightly bad luck.”

Wang Longzhi slapped the table, showing his true heroic nature: “Brother Tan is absolutely right! If I meet that madman again, I’ll make him pay dearly!”

Their words moved Mu Xinling deeply, and she couldn’t help but burst into tears.

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Tuisu Mountain Peak.

“My Disciples, the three-year assessment is drawing to a close. All of you Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers will soon be going your separate ways, so don’t be sad about it.”

“I originally wanted to impart to you my alchemy attainments, but considering quality over quantity, and that too much is indigestible….”

Everyone exchanged glances, their faces indescribably complex. They knew in their hearts that this day would come, but they didn’t expect it to arrive so quickly.

Master Xu Yan specialized in the Dao of the Sword, which proved that his Disciples needed to have talent in the Dao of the Sword, after all, no one would take on a burden.

It would unnecessarily lower his own prestige.

“Chu Wanning, Chu Ling’er, Mu Chen, the three of you will Cultivate under my tutelage from now on. Remember, a proud army is bound to lose.”

The excitement in their hearts was hard to conceal. Under the envious gazes of the crowd, they knelt on both knees and quickly cupped their fists.

“We will remember Revered Master’s teachings. Your Disciples will diligently Cultivate in the future and not disgrace the Sect.”

Li Tan, who had already anticipated this, did not show any excessive complex emotions. As for Wang Longzhi, that carefree fellow, he was even more unsettled.

Scanning his surroundings, the usually arrogant crowd now had their fists clenched, their faces full of unwillingness, and the atmosphere was very heavy.

“You will become official Disciples within the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect. Today, I will take you to experience the Sect’s foundation, which has stood for tens of thousands of years.”

“Gravity Tower!”

“The Sect has three treasures. Listen carefully, so you won’t be laughed at by others.”

Li Tan’s mind raced. Over two years had broadened his knowledge and horizons considerably, but he had never heard of the so-called three treasures.

The only question was that he rarely saw official Disciples from the outer and inner Sects; there were quite a few laborers managing chores.

Could it be that those Disciples Cultivated every day? And a single seclusion lasted for decades?

Before his thoughts could settle, Xu Yan’s voice entered his ears.

“The first treasure, the Gravity Tower! It originated from the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect’s first Sect Master and can temper the Physical Body and strengthen one’s physique.”

“The second treasure, the Heart Bewitching Tower! It originated from the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect’s third Sect Master and is a rare treasure under heaven for tempering the mind and stabilizing the Dao Heart.”

“The third treasure, the Liuying Hall! Created by the combined efforts of successive Sect Masters, it serves as a benefit for the Sect’s future generations. The Hall contains the projections of Prodigies from the Earth Ranking over tens of thousands of years….”

Li Tan below was already stunned, a monstrous wave surging in his heart, unable to calm down for a long time.

Is this the foundation of the leading Immortal Sect among the five great Immortal Sects? It is truly astonishing! Terrifyingly so!

The Gravity Tower for tempering the Physical Body, the Heart Bewitching Tower for tempering the Dao Heart, and the most terrifying Liuying Hall! The Geniuses recorded over tens of thousands of years!

What a magnificent feat! What an incredibly miraculous method!

Soon, confused voices arose from the crowd: “May I ask Revered Master, what is this Earth Ranking? Why have Disciples never heard of it?”

Xu Yan’s tone was calm:

“The Earth Ranking is a list set up by the Sect to record Geniuses. Its purpose is to encourage Geniuses to bravely compete and ignite their desire to win.”

“Of course, a mere gimmick isn’t enough. The Sect has also invested considerable resources as spoils of war on the Earth Ranking. The higher the ranking, the richer the reward, and it can also attract the attention of the higher-ups.”

“The Earth Ranking is limited to Qi Cultivation. As for Geniuses in the Foundation Establishment Stage, there is also the Heaven Ranking waiting for them to climb!”

The Earth Ranking corresponds to Qi Cultivation Stage Disciples, and the Heaven Ranking corresponds to Foundation Establishment Stage Disciples.

Seeing someone take the lead in asking, Revered Master was not opposed. Li Tan slowly voiced the doubts in his heart.

“This Disciple dares to ask, why are the Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters within the Sect rarely seen on a daily basis?”

As these words fell, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in the eyes of the crowd. This doubt had also been buried in their hearts for a long time.

Xu Yan chuckled:

“Newly admitted Disciples are divided into four ranks. The lowest are medicinal apprentices, no different from pets in captivity. The third rank are Utility Disciples, the second rank are lower-class Disciples, and as for first-rank Geniuses! That would be all of you, my dears.”

“The division of labor is also very clear. What you need to do is calm your hearts and delve into the path of Immortal Cultivation. The Sect, in order to encourage Geniuses… will have many competitions.”

“As for the lower-class Disciples….”

“At most, they are merely your stepping stones, just to maintain order at the lower levels. After all, someone has to do the dirty and tiring work.”

Wang Longzhi asked with some concern:

“Revered Master, after the three-year Retreating Period, will the lower-class Disciples and us still have a chance to interact?”

Li Tan sighed inwardly. Wang Longzhi was a person who valued loyalty and righteousness. He would even risk asking in such a setting, presumably because he couldn’t let go of Mu Xinling.

Xu Yan was not annoyed and spoke leisurely with interest:

“Of course there is, but in another form. They will become Heavenly Sword Envoys who recruit Disciples, personnel who distribute Spirit Stones, medicinal envoys who transport Medicinal Pills, disciplinary hall personnel who manage order….”

“If they cannot Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm within ten years, they will be expelled from the Sect, or they will have to pay a considerable amount of Spirit Stones. Therefore, they are willing to remain obscure and be those lowly stepping stones.”

“And you, as Geniuses cultivated within the Sect, only need to calm your hearts and Cultivate. You don’t need to feel sorry for them, nor do you need to give them undeserved pity.”

“They are inherently lower-class ants, merely coincidentally stepping into the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect.”

How could a cold Cultivation world give birth to a warm Immortal Sect? Weakness will always be consumed.

Master Xu Yan’s explanation completely dispelled the doubts in Li Tan’s heart.

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In previous years, upper-class Disciples like himself would spend their days in the three treasures or in seclusion, improving their Cultivation.

Therefore, they were usually as elusive as a Dragon, impossible to glimpse.

As for others, they integrated into the system, providing convenience for Geniuses and maintaining the operation of the lower levels.

No one would remember their contributions, because their energy was too insignificant. What would always be remembered were only… the dazzling Geniuses.

As Xu Yan said, “They are inherently lower-class ants, merely coincidentally stepping into the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect.”