Conditions for Closed Discipleship

As the last person undergoing the assessment stepped down from the platform, the Sect Leader, accompanied by all the Elders, flashed onto the platform.

All the Disciples cast their gazes upon the Sect Leader, eager to see the final list announced by the Sect Leader.

The Sect Leader glanced in Xiao Feng's direction and found that he was completely indifferent, making him an excellent candidate.

Not showing emotions was one of the essential qualities of a strong person.

The Sect Leader couldn't help but point in Xiao Feng's direction: "Go pack your things later and move into my courtyard as soon as possible."

The Elders beside him, hearing that the Sect Leader wanted Xiao Feng to move into the Sect Leader's courtyard immediately, widened their eyes, feeling that this matter was a little too hasty.

They had just finished talking about accepting Disciples, and immediately after, he wanted someone to move into the courtyard.

The Sect Leader looked at the Elders' surprised expressions and burst into laughter: "Not only do I want him to live in my courtyard, but I also want to hold a Discipleship ceremony for him."

Feng Luo's face turned so dark it could drip water upon hearing that Xiao Feng was receiving such treatment.

Fortunately, his lackey didn't speak up, otherwise Feng Luo might have vented all his anger on his lackey.

Suddenly, a Disciple in the crowd raised his hand: "There is a condition for all inner Disciples. I believe he must pass that condition before he can become an inner Disciple."

A Disciple beside him quickly added: "Yes, all inner Disciples need to cross the Qingquan River and retrieve the Shanhe Sword from within to prove they possess the required qualifications."

As soon as their voices fell, the Sect Leader's gaze landed on the two of them.

Instantly, the two lowered their heads, afraid that the Sect Leader would cause them trouble.

Regardless, they were both Disciples of the Qing Sect and were still under the jurisdiction of the Azure Sect Master.

Almost everyone could tell that these two were deliberately making things difficult for Xiao Feng, preventing him from becoming an inner Disciple of the Qing Sect.

Senior Brother Feng Luo, hearing that his lackeys had come up with such a method, had a cold glint in his eyes: "Let's see what he does this time."

In Feng Luo's heart, Xiao Feng's strength was originally fake.

Based on his own strength, it would be impossible for him to successfully cross the Qingquan River, let alone retrieve the Shanhe Sword from within.

The lackey saw Feng Luo's expression soften slightly and finally revealed a smile: "Senior Brother, we will make him expose himself."

Feng Luo nodded: "As long as you can stop that kid, I will see everything you do."

As the Senior Brother, he held some privileges.

And these Disciples, as long as they pleased the Senior Brother, believed they could also use the Senior Brother's privileges.

On the high platform, many Elders looked at the Sect Leader beside them: "I think that statement is not wrong. Only by obtaining the Shanhe Sword can one be qualified to become our inner Disciple."

Other Elders also nodded: "That's right, the Sect's rules cannot be broken, otherwise others will also have the right to break them."

Although the Sect Leader could decide on all matters within the Sect, he also had a headache when it came to the rules.

At this moment, Xiao Feng glanced at Zhou Wei beside him: "What is the origin of the Qingquan River? Why have I never heard of it?"

Zhou Wei looked at Xiao Feng with a shocked expression: "You don't even know what the Qingquan River is? Are you really a Disciple of the Qing Sect? I'm starting to doubt you."

Now, Xiao Feng was no longer the original Xiao Feng; he had almost no understanding of the internal situation of the Qing Sect, so naturally, he didn't know the reason.

Xiao Feng smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I usually focus on cultivation and have forgotten some matters within the Sect."

Just then, Xu Qing'er's voice came from the other side: "The Qingquan River is a necessary path to become an inner Disciple. To become an inner Disciple, you must take this path."

When Xiao Feng heard Xu Qing'er say this, he took a deep breath: "Is it very dangerous inside?"

There shouldn't be many people in the Sect who have received such treatment, so perhaps few people know the specific situation inside.

However, Xu Qing'er had always followed behind the strong Disciples in the Sect.

While others might truly not know, Xu Qing'er had some understanding of the Qingquan River.

She recalled for a moment: "I remember someone told me that if you touch the Qingquan River, your body will feel extreme pain and you will lose the ability to move."

Over the years, no one in the Sect has ever passed the test of the Qingquan River, which shows how troublesome the Qingquan River truly is.

The Sect Leader looked at the Elders beside him who were staring at him and couldn't help but give them a cold look: "All matters within the Sect are decided by me."

As soon as this was said, everyone fell silent and returned to their positions.

The lackey beside Feng Luo was about to speak again but found that the Sect Leader's gaze had locked onto him.

If he dared to speak, he believed the Sect Leader would definitely cause him trouble in the future.

When choosing between the Senior Brother and the Sect Leader, he wisely chose the Sect Leader.

Seeing that no one objected to his words, the Sect Leader's face showed a satisfied expression as he looked at Xiao Feng: "You can come directly to my courtyard to live."

The Elder sighed and walked to the side, hearing that the Sect Leader planned to break the Sect's rules for Xiao Feng.

This time, the Sect Leader had taken a stand against all the Elders.

Seeing the Elders' troubled expressions, how could Xiao Feng not know how much pressure the Sect Leader was taking on for him?

Since that was the case, Xiao Feng stood up from beside Zhou Wei: "Sect Leader, didn't the Elders say that one can only become an inner Disciple after retrieving the Shanhe Sword? This Disciple is willing to go."

With these few words, everyone present turned their gaze to Xiao Feng.

The lackey beside Feng Luo even muttered to himself: "Did that kid damage his brain from cultivation? He actually agreed to go to the Qingquan River to retrieve the Shanhe Sword?"

When Feng Luo heard the lackey's voice, he sneered: "I think... that kid probably thinks his pills are useful. I want to see how he retrieves the Shanhe Sword."

The Elders exchanged glances and subconsciously looked in the Sect Leader's direction, as if wanting to see the Sect Leader's opinion.

Just now, the Sect Leader had overruled all objections, leaving Xiao Feng with no worries.

No one expected that he would stand up himself.

The Sect Leader looked at Xiao Feng with a serious expression: "The Qingquan River is not like the streams outside. You need to be mentally prepared."

Xiao Feng had the courage to step forward, so he was naturally prepared. He bowed slightly: "Sect Leader, I am already prepared. I cannot give others cause for gossip."

The Sect Leader subconsciously looked in Feng Luo's direction and indeed found that they were showing expressions of schadenfreude.

Now that Xiao Feng had agreed to go to the Qingquan River, the Sect Leader could not make the choice for Xiao Feng and could only agree to his request.