134: argue

“You don't have to be so formal. Since you've entered my tutelage, you are naturally considered my follower. These things are what I ought to do. But if you want to become my Personal Disciple...”

Li Haotian stroked his chin, his face sinking into thought. He had asked the System whether Du Xian could truly improve his talent and become his Disciple.

The System provided a clear mission.

Du Xian must head to the spatial fissure and not return to Human Race territory for one year. If he survives, he will gain Luck and his talent will increase due to Opportunity. Only then will he be qualified to become Li Haotian's Personal Disciple.

The danger of this mission was extreme; if he made even one mistake, his fate would be eternal damnation.

Li Haotian asked the System what his survival probability was, and the System only gave an answer of one percent.

“Chief Li, please enlighten me!”

Du Xian was quite agitated internally. He knelt on the ground, a look of longing on his face. He truly wanted to become the other party's Personal Disciple. Li Haotian only had two Personal Disciples, and they were already so powerful. He also wanted to become one of them, gain powerful strength, and reach the Peak of the world.

Li Haotian described the mission he received from the System to Du Xian in his own words. As long as the other party could truly survive, he wouldn't mind having one more Personal Disciple. At that time, his own Cultivation speed would also increase, and various rewards and missions would follow one after another.

Du Xian remained silent for a long time after hearing this. He honestly wanted to accept Li Haotian's mission, but the problem was that this mission contained too many uncertainties. They didn't even know the situation on the other side of the Fissure.

“Could you allow me to consider this? May I inform you after we arrive at the Fissure?”

Du Xian bowed respectfully and then spoke. Li Haotian was indifferent, waving his hand for him to leave. It was only human nature if the other party didn't dare to undertake such a task, and he wouldn't blame him.

Li Haotian actually had his own selfish motives. If this guy could complete the mission, he would not only gain talent and Luck, but he himself would also receive a complete set of heaven-rank red magic artifacts, while Li Haotian would gain five chances to draw a Death Servant!

Just look at Lin Tianxuan to know how terrifying the effect of a Death Servant is. If his Luck was good enough to draw five Peak Great Emperors, Spirit Gathering Peak could directly separate from the Heavenly Profound Sect and still rival the Heavenly Profound Sect!

Three days passed in a flash. Immortal Master Xuan Qing had already gone into seclusion. Before leaving, he gave some final instructions, telling Li Haotian to protect himself well.

A massive Spirit Boat was steadily docked on the Sect plaza. Countless Disciples were saying goodbye to their friends, including many outstanding Inner Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Disciples.

This mission to guard the Fissure could be accepted voluntarily by the Disciples.

If Outer Sect Disciples accepted, besides abundant resource rewards, there was one condition that particularly attracted this group of Disciples.

As long as they achieved a Grade D military merit within one year, they could be directly promoted to Inner Sect Disciple upon returning to the Sect.

Young generals longed to establish meritorious deeds, and they were no different.

Only the top ten thousand Outer Sect Disciples were qualified to accept this mission. If they followed the routine of Cultivation for a year, entering the Inner Sect was basically unrealistic; this was the only shortcut.

There, they could not only gain a wealth of combat experience but also obtain some rare resources. Whether they absorbed them directly or brought them back to sell, it was excellent.

As a result, a large number of Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples were attracted to go.

As the Chief leading the team this time, many Disciples harbored grievances against Li Haotian. After all, a rumor had always circulated within the Sect that he was the only Chief who fled out of cowardice when the Sect was invaded.

The Sect had officially refuted this matter, but the Disciples simply did not believe it. Li Haotian did not care about his reputation, so he chose to let the rumors persist without interference.

“Brother Nan, remember to miss me when you get there!”

“Xiao Yun, remember to take good care of yourself when you get there. When you return, I will agree to be your Dao Companion.”

“Senior Brother, Senior Sister, we are leaving!”

“Junior Brother, before you leave, Senior Sister has a few more instructions: you are not allowed to talk to other girls when you get there.”

...Li Haotian, accompanied by three Disciples, one Elder, and three servants, had already boarded the Spirit Boat. They had no one to bid farewell to.

These three servants were naturally the three Peak Great Emperors of the Hundred Ghosts Sect.

They had now been given new names: Ghost One, Ghost Two, and Ghost Three.

“Chief Li, you must be careful on this trip. I, Huang, will personally visit you to apologize when you return!”

Huang Bocheng was clearly still recovering from a serious injury and was being pushed out in a four-wheeled cart. He stood on a mountain peak, gazing into the distance and cupping his hands in salute.

Seeing this, Li Haotian merely nodded calmly, offered him a smile, and waved his hand without replying.

Many Disciples were even more impressed by Huang Bocheng. The fact that he personally came out to see them off in his current state deeply moved many Disciples.

Soon, after all the Disciples boarded, a Heavenly Profound Sect Old Ancestor slowly stepped onto the bow of the ship.

“This journey to the Fissure will take seven days. Disciples, you may now head to your assigned dormitories.”

Outer Sect Disciples were assigned eight per room, Inner Sect Disciples four per room, and the Personal Disciples of the various Chiefs or Elders two per room. As the Chief in charge of this expedition, Li Haotian’s Disciples each received a room to themselves.

Zhang Hai and Su Yao looked at the spacious room, so surprised they couldn't close their mouths.

Although the Spirit Boat did not look particularly massive from the outside, it contained a universe within.

Each of these rooms was a separate Small World carved out. Although the space wasn't huge, it was impressive enough; such a grand feat would require at least a Great Emperor to accomplish.

From the outside, the doors were lined up side by side, but internally, each space was at least several hundred square meters.

Zhang Hai and Su Yao's residence was extremely luxurious, just like a massive villa.

Of course, only the two of them enjoyed this treatment. Other Inner Sect Disciples did not have such large spaces; they only had a few beds and a living room, similar to a guesthouse.

Outer Sect Disciples all had bunk beds—the difference in treatment was colossal.

Soon the Spirit Boat set sail. On the mountain peak, Huang Bocheng, sitting in the four-wheeled cart, flashed a hint of viciousness and malice in his eyes. He smiled as he watched the departing Spirit Boat, then instructed his Disciple to push him away.

Du Xian sat on his bunk. As an Inner Sect Disciple, he had to squeeze into a four-person room with others.

“You're from Spirit Gathering Peak, right? What exactly is your Chief's strength? Where did your Chief hide when the Sect was attacked?”

A Disciple spoke with a strong tone of provocation, his face full of disdain and ridicule.

Du Xian immediately became furious and started arguing fiercely with the other party.