34: The sect leader’s last disciple!

After emerging from Burial Immortal Valley, the Sect Masters led their Disciples back to their respective Immortal Ships.

On Profound Heaven Dao Sect's Immortal Ship.

Wen Yuheng gathered everyone on the deck.

"The first phase of this year's Burial Immortal Valley event has concluded."

"To those Disciples who gained nothing, do not be disheartened. Not obtaining a Heavenly Magical Artifact does not mean you have no future. I hope you view this regret as a minor setback on your cultivation path, rather than using it to conclude that you lack Aptitude or have poor Aptitude. As the Sect Master, I can explicitly tell you that there is no necessary connection between the two."

Wen Yuheng first comforted the Disciples who had gained nothing, even bringing up his own daughter. He said, "Yun Yao, as my daughter, has quite good Aptitude, but last year she also gained nothing from the treasure hunt in Burial Immortal Valley. But does that prove she has no future? I don't think so, and the same applies to all of you!"

"I hope that after you return, you will have stronger motivation to Cultivate diligently. In the future, you will have the opportunity to forge your own Natal Magical Artifacts, and that will be your moment to prove yourselves!"

"To all Disciples, you've worked hard! Now, please go back and rest well!"

With a wave of Wen Yuheng's hand, another Immortal Ship appeared beside the current one.

He said, "The Immortal Ship will automatically take you back to the Sect. After returning, you can choose to rest and adjust for a period, or you can transform your regret into motivation and Cultivate diligently. Remember, the future is in your own hands. If a single regret can defeat you, then you are truly practitioners with no future."

"We respectfully obey the Sect Master's teachings!"

Although they felt regret, Wen Yuheng's words indeed encouraged these Disciples who had gained nothing.

They boarded the other Immortal Ship and returned to the Sect a step ahead.

Those who remained at this time were the Disciples who had gained something from this trip to Burial Immortal Valley.

After seeing them off, Wen Yuheng surveyed the crowd and said:

"Then, next, congratulations to everyone present. Whether you received the recognition of a golden Magical Artifact or a gray Magical Artifact, it will be of great benefit to your future development. At the same time..."

"Every Disciple who has gained something will receive more cultivation resources from the Sect after returning, to help them go further on their path of cultivation."

"You are the future of the Sect. Now, you are proud of the Sect, and I hope that in the future, the Sect will be proud of you!"

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Those who had gained something were naturally excited at this moment.

Wen Yuheng gestured for silence and said to Su Yang, who was standing at the very front, "Su Yang, come here."

"Yes!"

Su Yang walked in front of Wen Yuheng.

Wen Yuheng patted Su Yang's shoulder and announced loudly, "This year's trip to Burial Immortal Valley, our Profound Heaven Dao Sect has welcomed its most glorious moment in history. Su Yang obtained the only Divine Artifact in Burial Immortal Valley and became the Master of the divine sword. This is Su Yang's moment of glory, and it is also the glorious moment of Profound Heaven Dao Sect!"

"I announce that from today onwards, Su Yang will be my personal Disciple!"

"Once the Burial Immortal Valley event officially concludes, I will personally host a grand Discipleship ceremony. At that time, all the Elders of Profound Heaven Dao Sect will also attend to jointly witness this special moment."

"Whoa..."

A chorus of gasps erupted from the Disciples.

Their faces were filled with incredulous surprise.

It is said that in the more than 20,000-year history since the founding of Profound Heaven Dao Sect, no previous Sect Master had ever taken a Disciple.

The current Sect Master actually broke this millennia-old rule for Su Yang.

The Sect Master's personal Disciple.

And the only personal Disciple at that. What did this mean? It meant unlimited cultivation resources! It meant rapid growth in strength! It meant a smooth path to immortality! It even meant that Su Yang had a very high probability of becoming the next Sect Master of Profound Heaven Dao Sect!

What an honor!

Who wouldn't be surprised!

"Sect Master, this seems to be against the rules... The Elder Pavilion explicitly stipulates that the Sect Master of Profound Heaven Dao Sect shall not take Disciples."

A Sect Steward quietly reminded him.

"I will persuade the Elder Pavilion myself on this matter!"

Wen Yuheng glanced at him. The Sect Steward opened his mouth as if to say something more, but ultimately held his tongue.

Su Yang was no longer the 'waste' who was ridiculed for three years for being unable to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, but rather the Master of an ancient divine sword, the most promising cultivator in the entire Myriad Spirits Realm.

Becoming the personal Disciple of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect Master seemed reasonable and logical; the Elder Pavilion might indeed make an exception for Su Yang.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Su!"

Jiang Muchen was the first to offer his congratulations, with not a hint of insubordination left.

"Congratulations, congratulations~~~"

After the Disciples reacted, they all quickly offered their congratulations.

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master!"

Would Su Yang refuse!?

He wasn't stupid; how could he refuse!

Given the opportunity to obtain better cultivation resources and rapidly increase his strength, he would absolutely not refuse!

The Myriad Spirits Realm was inherently a dangerous world. A few days ago, listening to the conversation between the Sect Masters, it seemed that the Demonic Path was showing signs of a resurgence. The future would likely not be so easy, and only greater strength could ensure his survival.

Why were there so many Magical Artifacts in Burial Immortal Valley?

Legend has it that they were left behind from a war between immortals and demons at the end of the First Era.

From the number of Magical Artifacts left on the battlefield, it could be inferred that this war between immortals and demons directly caused millions of cultivators to perish there.

If such a large-scale war between immortals and demons were to happen again, how would one survive?

Only by strength!

So Su Yang would not refuse any opportunity that could make him stronger!

This was a necessary realization for a cultivator.

And even more so, a necessary realization for a Transmigrator.

"Su Yang, congratulations to you~"

Wen Yunyao said to Su Yang with a smile.

"Thank you."

Su Yang returned her smile.

Wen Yuheng looked at the two of them and continued, "Alright everyone. The first phase of the event has concluded. For the next three days, you can rest well, adjust your state, and prepare thoroughly for the Spirit Beast competition."

At this point, Wen Yuheng's expression became serious.

"Ancient Magical Artifacts were numerous, so the competition among the various Sects was not intense. However, powerful Spirit Beasts are not found everywhere, and it is very possible that several people will set their sights on the same Spirit Beast. At such times, conflict will be inevitable, and you must be prepared for it."

"As the Sect Master, my advice to you is: do not gamble with your lives!"

"While powerful Spirit Beasts can greatly enhance your strength, if you lose your life, strength becomes meaningless."

"Sometimes, taking a step back is to allow oneself to go further!"

"Especially you, Su Yang! You have already obtained the unique Divine Artifact of Burial Immortal Valley. Even if you don't get a Spirit Beast here, it doesn't matter. Preserving your life and avoiding danger is your top priority right now! Even if you directly forfeit and don't participate in the subsequent activities, I will support it!"

Wen Yuheng's words to Su Yang were extremely serious.

Su Yang understood his considerations, but with an opportunity to obtain a powerful Spirit Beast as an extension of his strength, how could Su Yang possibly give up this chance?

"Su Yang will bear the Sect Master's reminder in mind. During the Spirit Beast competition, Su Yang will be extremely cautious and will never put himself in potentially fatal danger."

Improving his strength was precisely to better survive in this dangerous world, so he would not put himself in fatal danger anyway.

"Alright then..."

Wen Yuheng couldn't directly make Su Yang give up the subsequent activities, so he exhorted him again: "Don't put yourself in any danger! You are crucial to the Sect!"

"Understood, Sect Master!"

Su Yang nodded.

At this moment, a Sect Steward walked over and whispered a few words into Wen Yuheng's ear.

Wen Yuheng said to everyone, "Rest and adjust yourselves well. Oh, one last reminder: you are currently within the confines of Burial Immortal Valley. Don't waste time Cultivating. Rest when you should rest, and adjust when you should adjust."

"Why is that?"

Su Yang asked curiously.

"Because in the vicinity of Burial Immortal Valley, in addition to the Spiritual Qi of the Myriad Spirits Realm itself, there is also a large amount of Spiritual Qi from the Upper Realm mixed in. After absorbing the Spiritual Qi from the Upper Realm, it cannot be converted into True Qi within the body and will remain in the body for a long time, unable to be expelled, hindering normal cultivation in the future."

Wen Yuheng casually explained, then left with Wen Yunyao.

After hearing his explanation, Su Yang's expression changed drastically, and he immediately returned to his cabin...