Just follow fate

As Zhu Yuan honorably received the Half-Immortal Grade Divine Weapon, those on Mount Tian who had come to their senses were filled with immediate regret.

It was only then that they realized what kind of opportunity they had missed due to their hesitation.

They seemed to have a choice, but in reality, from beginning to end, Zhong Qing only gave them one path: either willingly become a Disciple or be subdued and then become a Disciple.

No one believed that what Zhong Qing had said earlier, about Blood Corpse Old Ancestor talking to those unwilling to become Disciples, was merely a simple conversation.

In front of a Pseudo-Immortal expert of this caliber, they had neither the strength nor the courage to resist him.

After realizing this, everyone immediately scrambled and flocked forward, eager to become Zhong Qing's Disciple.

They were afraid that if they were even a step slower, the remaining Half-Immortal Grade items would no longer be available to them.

In an instant, Zhong Qing's registered Disciples, just counting Pseudo-Immortal experts, directly exceeded a hundred.

Emperor Realm Disciples, even more, directly surpassed a thousand!

As for those below the Emperor Realm, Zhong Qing no longer accepted them.

Instead, he had them become Disciples under his own Disciples, taking them as grand-Disciples.

This Disciple recruitment lasted for three days.

During this period, people continuously arrived from all directions, wanting to choose a suitable sect to join.

However, it was only after they arrived that they realized that all the hundred sects that came to recruit Disciples for the so-called Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony had been taken as Disciples themselves.

This was simply absurd!

After three days, seeing that fewer and fewer people were arriving, Zhong Qing no longer had the desire to stay.

This time, his gains were considerable.

His grand-Disciples and Disciples reached an extremely impressive number.

As long as he provided some assistance to these grand-Disciples and Disciples, even if nothing else, if these thousands of Emperor Realm Disciples all underwent their tribulations, he didn't believe he still couldn't break through to the Emperor Realm.

Just as Zhong Qing was about to lead everyone back to Liuguang Sect, Liu Nian approached Zhong Qing with Ling Yueer.

"Is there anything you two need?" Zhong Qing asked, sitting on a large boulder, his gaze involuntarily falling on Liu Nian as he spoke.

Ling Yueer came before Zhong Qing and smiled, "To be honest, I originally just wanted to witness the grand event of the Hundred Sects Grand Ceremony, but unexpectedly, I met such an extraordinary person as you, sir."

"It is truly one of life's great fortunes."

"Yue'er has come specifically to bid farewell to you, sir."

Zhong Qing nodded, "Then I wish you two a smooth journey!"

The two parties were merely acquaintances who met by chance; undeniably, Zhong Qing had a good impression of the young woman, but it was limited to that.

He did want to take Liu Nian as a Disciple, but the other party had no such intention.

He had considered using force, but he was different from others; he had a major power behind him, not that he feared this major power, but as a newcomer to Second Heaven, Zhong Qing did not want to make enemies everywhere.

Ling Yueer pondered for a moment after hearing this, then said, "Before I leave, Yue'er has something to say, but I'm not sure if I should."

"Just say it!" Zhong Qing unfastened the gourd from his waist, slowly took a sip of wine, and said leisurely.

"They say a tall tree catches the wind; the treasures you displayed earlier, sir, were too astonishing."

"The Disciples you have taken come from all corners of the world, and human hearts are complex; if the news inevitably leaks out, it will inevitably attract the covetous eyes of those with ulterior motives."

"I hope you will be extra careful, sir!"

These words were a deep confession from a shallow acquaintance.

Zhong Qing glanced at the other party and said seriously, "Thank you for the reminder, I will!"

This made Liu Nian, who was nearby, surprised.

"Fellow Daoist, do you know how astonishing the treasures you displayed earlier were?"

"Even some major powers would be moved by their existence."

"Are you truly not worried at all about attracting the covetous eyes of others?"

Hearing this, the Twelve Demon Generals and others not far from Zhong Qing shook their heads.

Who would dare to covet the master's belongings? That would be purely seeking death!

And Zhong Qing, upon hearing this, smiled faintly, "They say when soldiers come, block them; when water comes, cover it with earth."

"The path of cultivation should inherently possess a fearless heart."

"If one worries about this and that, then what immortal path is one cultivating, what Dao is one seeking?"

These words filled Liu Nian with profound respect.

"Fellow Daoist's temperament is truly broad-minded and admirable."

"However, in life, there are always too many helplessness."

"Although Fellow Daoist is very strong, if one day you truly confront a major power, you might not necessarily fare well."

"If that day truly comes, Fellow Daoist can come to my Nine Clouds Sect."

"As long as you join my Nine Clouds Sect, as long as you don't provoke the Four Great Immortal Sects, I believe my sect can protect your safety."

Clearly, his desire to recruit Zhong Qing was still alive.

Of course, this was more of giving Zhong Qing a way out, and also a promise, equivalent to repaying Zhong Qing's previous kindness.

Zhong Qing nodded upon hearing this.

He also understood that the other party's words were, in fact, a benevolent reminder, and he also understood the other party's intention to recruit him.

But who said his intention to recruit Disciples was dead? He then smiled, "How about you become my Disciple?"

However, these words instantly made Liu Nian's face darken.

This made him feel greatly insulted.

Although Zhong Qing was very powerful, much stronger than him, repeatedly asking to take him as a Disciple made him quite uncomfortable.

After all, he had lived for so many years.

Leaving aside his strength, his arrogance and seniority were not something ordinary people could compare to.

At his age, how could he become someone's Disciple?

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to say more."

"I'll take my leave now!" His expression was somewhat displeased; after cupping his hands towards Zhong Qing, he directly left with the helpless Saintess Ling Yueer.

Zhong Qing watched their retreating figures and shook his head.

He wasn't overly disappointed.

He certainly wanted to take a Pseudo-Immortal as a Disciple, but considering he had taken so many people recently, if he could arrange for them to break through in a wave, he figured his own breakthrough to the Emperor Realm would be enough.

So, it was fine to let things be.

As Zhong Qing pondered, he slowly rose, stretched, and then gathered his grand-Disciples and Disciples.

This Disciple recruitment journey was almost over; it was time to go back!

As hundreds of thousands of people left Mount Tian in a grand procession, this time, it was truly a fruitful return.

And when the news of the Mount Tian incident spread, countless forces throughout the Spiritual Land were dumbfounded!

A sect that was originally only a third-rate force, Liuguang Sect, had actually subdued over a hundred sects with Pseudo-immortal Realm experts in just a few days.

What's more, Blood Corpse Old Ancestor, a Pseudo-Immortal, was also subdued!

As the news of the Mount Tian incident spread, a storm immediately swept across the entire Spiritual Land.

Star-level forces, in the eyes of many, were undoubtedly unattainable existences.

And now, with hundreds of star-level force members being subdued, countless people had a premonition that this Spiritual Land was about to change!

And as the news spread, Zhong Qing's name also appeared on the stage of the Central Continent Second Heaven Spiritual Land for the first time!

The impact of this event was undoubtedly immense and far-reaching.

Some time in the future, some sect ancestors, after coming out of seclusion, were directly dumbfounded: "My sect, which was so big, how did it just disappear!"

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