5: The sect was in an uproar, scrambling to recruit disciples.

An unknown amount of time passed.

Inside the Spirit Cloud Cave, a figure slowly walked out.

Fu Changkong, the Grand Elder, and the others waiting outside instantly became excited, standing on both sides.

When Xu Qingyun walked out of the cave entrance and saw Fu Changkong and the others waiting, he was also startled.

"Sect Master, Grand Elder, Elders?"

Before Xu Qingyun's voice could fade, Fu Changkong jumped out excitedly.

"Qingyun, was that you who just achieved the Dragon Tiger Foundation Establishment!?"

Seeing this, Xu Qingyun wasn't particularly surprised in his heart.

In fact, all of this was within his expectations.

Dragon Tiger Foundation Establishment—that is a perfect dao foundation, and it was bound to produce a phenomenon of heaven and earth.

It was impossible for the Xuantian Sect to ignore it.

Yu Qingyuan was eyeing him like a tiger watching its prey. Who knows if his Revered Master's Wife might suddenly feel he had gained too much and decide to finish him off; then Xu Qingyun would really lose out big time.

Therefore, the best way was to attract the Sect's attention and obtain the Sect's protection.

The Xuantian Sect was a proper Sect with a good atmosphere; things like Possession did not exist here.

Moreover, the Grand Elder and the Sect Master both had plenty of Lifespan left, so there was no need for them to commit Possession.

"It is indeed this Disciple!"

Xu Qingyun did not deny it and answered with certainty.

Hearing this, Fu Changkong, the Grand Elder, and the group of Elders immediately became excited.

"Good, good, very good! Dragon Tiger Foundation Establishment, another Nascent Soul seed. Our Xuantian Sect is destined for great prosperity!"

Fu Changkong said excitedly.

"Not bad, not bad. Our Xuantian Sect has deep fortune to produce such a fine sprout of Dragon Tiger Foundation Establishment."

The Grand Elder also spoke with quite a bit of excitement.

The group of Elders also showed joy on their faces.

"Congratulations, Sect Master. Our Xuantian Sect has produced another Prodigy."

"Exactly, with Qingyun's talent, he will be another Nascent Soul Great Power in the future."

"He might even be able to Breakthrough to a Realm above the Nascent Soul."

"..."

Everyone laughed and congratulated him, and the more Fu Changkong heard, the happier he became.

If Xu Qingyun could reach that stage, the Xuantian Sect would truly take flight.

"Come, Qingyun, follow this Sect Master to the Great Hall."

After saying that, Fu Changkong cordially took Xu Qingyun's hand and headed straight for the Great Hall.

The Grand Elder and the various Elders followed closely behind.

Before leaving, Fu Changkong and the others warned those two Disciples that today's events must not be leaked to the outside.

If violated, they would be dealt with according to Sect rules!

The two Disciples guarding the Spirit Cloud Cave hurriedly agreed and swore a heavenly dao oath never to leak the matter of Xu Qingyun's Dragon Tiger Dao Foundation... inside the Xuantian Sect Great Hall.

Xu Qingyun was brought inside.

Fu Changkong stood at the main seat and spoke with quite a bit of shame:

"Qingyun, your Revered Master, Elder Qing Ye, has fallen. You have suffered these past few years."

Xu Qingyun thought to himself, if bullying his Revered Master's Wife counts as suffering, then he wouldn't mind suffering a bit more of that.

Hehe~

However, despite thinking this, Xu Qingyun changed his rhetoric out loud:

"Sect Master, you overstate it. Although Revered Master has passed away, the Sect has treated me like its own kin and has never mistreated me."

Xu Qingyun's words were half a deliberate show of loyalty and half the truth.

Although Xu Qingyun's Revered Master, Elder Qing Ye, had fallen, the Sect had not mistreated him; his monthly stipend was issued as usual, and there were even some slight preferences.

It wasn't like some Sects where, after an Elder dies in battle for the Sect, the Sect not only fails to show any appreciation but instead oppresses the Elder's Disciples.

How could such a Sect endure for long?

Hearing these words, Fu Changkong was even happier.

That Xu Qingyun could think this way proved he was a good child who knew how to repay kindness and had a pure Heart-Nature.

Only such a person was worthy of the entire Sect's collective effort to cultivate.

"Good, Qingyun has a pure Heart-Nature and such talent. If we let you cultivate on your own, it would be a waste of your talent."

"If you are willing, you may take this Sect Master as your Revered Master, and I shall naturally teach you everything I know. Of course, your status as Elder Qing Ye's Disciple will not change either. What do you say?"

Fu Changkong was a genuine Nascent Soul Great Power.

If he had him as a backer, very few people in the entire Jiang Kingdom would dare to provoke him.

Naturally, Xu Qingyun would not refuse such a good thing. He hurriedly bowed respectfully and said:

"Disciple Xu Qingyun greets Revered Master!"

"Good, very good!"

Fu Changkong beamed with joy, stepped forward excitedly to help Xu Qingyun up, his face full of satisfaction.

The group of Elders all congratulated him:

"Congratulations, Sect Master, on taking such an excellent Disciple!"

"With Qingyun here, our Xuantian Sect will surely soar upwards."

"Exactly, exactly!"

"..."

How could the Elders not be envious of such talent as Xu Qingyun's?

But they also knew that they were only at the Core Formation cultivation level and simply could not teach Xu Qingyun.

Only the Grand Elder and Fu Changkong had such qualifications.

However, the Grand Elder had already taken a Disciple with a Perfect Foundation Establishment, so he naturally felt embarrassed to take Xu Qingyun as well.

Listening to everyone's compliments, Fu Changkong's joy grew even deeper.

He took out a white jade pendant and handed it to Xu Qingyun.

"This jade pendant is a supreme-grade magic treasure called the white dragon pendant. It can automatically withstand about ten moves from an Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator. Consider this a Revered Master-Disciple greeting gift from me."

"In the future, if someone attacks you, I will be able to sense it. Within the borders of the Jiang Kingdom, I will surely arrive within ten breaths of time!"

This white dragon pendant was not just a supreme defensive treasure, but also a Magic Treasure to summon Fu Changkong.

As long as Xu Qingyun faced a life-or-death crisis, the white dragon pendant would automatically defend him. At that time, once Fu Changkong received the message, he would lead the experts of the Xuantian Sect to move out en masse.

It could be said that Fu Changkong regarded Xu Qingyun's safety as the Sect's top priority.

In the future, let alone a Core Formation Cultivator, even a Nascent Soul Great Power would find it no easy task to touch him, as they would have to consider whether they could withstand the wrath of the Xuantian Sect.

Xu Qingyun clutched the jade pendant, feeling grateful in his heart.

"Thank you, Revered Master!!"

Xu Qingyun bowed.

With this jade pendant, he no longer had to fear Yu Qingyuan at all.

She dares to make a move on him?

Before she could even break through his defense, Fu Changkong would already be there.

It would scare her to death!

The Grand Elder also said with a chuckle from the side:

"If it weren't for the fact that I already have Xiuhong as my Final Disciple, I would really want to take you as a Personal Disciple. However, having Changkong as your Revered Master will not stifle your potential. Once you and Xiuhong grow up in the future, you will surely become the pillars that hold up our Xuantian Sect."

The Xiuhong the Grand Elder mentioned was precisely the young man beside him, his Personal Disciple, who also had a perfect dao foundation.

Xu Qingyun bowed and said:

"The Grand Elder overpraises me."

"Hahaha, not arrogant or impetuous, cultivate well."

The Grand Elder said with a chuckle.

After saying that, he took out a long sword:

"This sword is named Flying Immortal, a low-grade magic treasure. Consider it a meeting gift from me."

Xu Qingyun did not accept it immediately but instead looked toward Fu Changkong.

Seeing this, Fu Changkong was even more satisfied. He laughed and said:

"Since it's a reward from the Grand Elder, just take it."

"Yes!"

Xu Qingyun then took the long sword and bowed in thanks:

"Thank you, Grand Elder!"

"No need for such formality. This is my Personal Disciple, Yu Xiuhong, also a perfect dao foundation. You two should get closer in the future."

The Grand Elder pointed to Yu Xiuhong.

He had entered the Sect very early and was now already at the Early Core Formation Stage with extremely strong combat power. Before Xu Qingyun appeared, he had always been known as the Xuantian Sect's number one Prodigy.

However, even among perfect dao foundations, there were strengths and weaknesses.

Clearly, Xu Qingyun's Dragon Tiger Foundation Establishment was superior.

But Yu Xiuhong did not feel jealous because of this; instead, he was happy that the Sect had gained another Prodigy.

Hearing this, Xu Qingyun bowed in greeting:

"Greetings, Senior Brother Xiuhong!"

Yu Xiuhong showed a gentle expression and stepped forward with a smile:

"Junior Brother Qingyun, there's no need to be polite. We are from the same Sect. If you have any difficulties, you can always come to me. This high-grade spirit artifact shall be a meeting gift from your Senior Brother!"

As he spoke, Yu Xiuhong took out a small bell. This item was called the soul capturing bell, a high-grade spirit artifact.