216: Fourth disciple

"Do you know why this Sect Master summoned you here today?"

Li Haotian's expression remained unchanged, extremely calm.

Du Xian felt even more anxious in his heart. If the other party intended to take him as a Disciple, he should have been smiling. This current appearance gave him a foreboding feeling.

"This Disciple does not know."

Du Xian's voice was very soft, and his heart was pounding wildly.

Over this past year, he had been alone in the Fissure. Although he didn't fight much with the alien races in the later stages, he still remained on the front lines, seizing all kinds of resources.

Although the alien races had already retreated into their towns and ceased coming out, some exploration teams were still outside investigating the Human Race's situation. He had experienced nearly a hundred battles and life-and-death struggles during this year.

At the same time, he had obtained the Legacy and resources of quite a few Powerhouses. He integrated all of these to find the path that belonged solely to him moving forward.

"You kid are still playing dumb here. If you don't acknowledge me as your Revered Master, I won't bother with you anymore."

A smile suddenly bloomed on Li Haotian's face. The atmosphere changed so rapidly that Du Xian couldn't react for a moment.

When he understood everything, a look of joyful surprise appeared on his face, and he immediately knelt on the ground with a thud.

"Disciple pays respects to Revered Master!"

Listening to the System prompt, Li Haotian nodded with satisfaction. He now had exactly four Disciples under his tutelage.

"I remember you seemed to always envy your Senior Sister and Senior Brother for having a set of heaven-rank red magic artifacts. This set belongs to you; I, your Revered Master, have long since prepared it."

As Li Haotian spoke, he took out the heaven-rank red magic artifact that belonged solely to Du Xian. This was the reward for the other party completing a year of survival alone in the Fissure.

"This... thank you, Revered Master!"

Du Xian had originally thought that just having this status was good enough, but he hadn't expected that Li Haotian had already prepared his own set of heaven-rank red magic artifacts. This was the mark of becoming the other party's Disciple.

It was said that even Little Fatty Bai hadn't obtained such a set of magic artifacts, yet Revered Master had actually prepared it for him, the fourth to enter the Sect. This was enough to show how much Revered Master valued him.

Du Xian's eyes gradually began to moisten. They had lived together for so long that they had long regarded each other as family. This heaven-rank red magic artifact was undoubtedly the best recognition for him.

"Remember to Cultivate well in the future. Next, I, your Revered Master, need you to participate in the evaluation of the Ten Great Sects."

Upon hearing this, Du Xian was stunned for a moment, then nodded, a trace of determination appearing in his eyes.

The path he Cultivated was naturally one of madness, trading injury for injury. As long as anyone dared to provoke him, he would go absolutely insane. Even if facing a Great Emperor Realm Powerhouse, he would rush forward and bite a piece of flesh off the other party.

Li Haotian's command was like an imperial decree to him; naturally, he had to obey it well.

Du Xian respectfully bade farewell to his Revered Master and then turned to leave.

Li Haotian breathed a sigh of relief, and then an excited smile appeared on his face. He selected all the death warrior summoning cards in his System inventory at once.

"Summon!"

Li Haotian shouted, and countless figures began to emerge before him.

A full twenty-five figures exuding extremely terrifying fluctuations gradually took shape. They were dressed in magnificent Daoist Robes, knelt respectfully on the ground, placed their right hands on their chests, and swore loyalty.

"Greetings, Revered Master!"

These twenty-five people were all at the Great Emperor Realm. Among them, three were Peak Great Emperor, four were Late Stage Great Emperor Realm, eight were Middle Stage Great Emperor Realm, and ten were Early Stage Great Emperor Realm.

Twenty-five Great Emperor Realm Powerhouses kneeling on the ground in unison to greet him was an exceptionally shocking scene.

Li Haotian nodded with satisfaction and then continued to look towards his side.

The location he was in was the Sect's administrative hall, the place exclusively for the Sect Master to work.

This hall was magnificent and vast. Eighty quasi-emperors appeared before him simultaneously, kneeling in the same manner to pledge loyalty.

Two hundred Heaven Monarchs also appeared in the hall, filling up more than half of the entire space.

"Lin Tianxuan, take them to adapt to the Sect's environment and arrange their respective duties. From now on, you don't need to hide your Cultivation anymore. You must let everyone in the world know that the Dao Ancestor of the Heavenly Profound Sect has returned!"

In the corner stood the earliest batch of Great Emperor Realm subordinates. Except for Zhang Lian from the Emerald Bird Pavilion, the other seven Great Emperor Realm Powerhouses, including Ghost One, Two, and Three, were all present.

Seeing Li Haotian summon so many Powerhouses with a wave of his hand, Ghost One, Two, and Three and the others were dumbfounded.

They had long ago sworn an oath not to betray him, and seeing the scene before them left them shocked beyond measure.

Lin Tianxuan walked forward respectfully, bowed solemnly with cupped fists, and then led everyone away to arrange matters.

Li Haotian sat quietly in the hall. Just then, a figure with a sobbing voice walked in from outside.

"Revered Master, you cannot be biased! I am also your Disciple! Revered Master!"

Little Fatty Bai had a mournful expression, his face full of sadness and pain. He had just learned that the fourth Disciple Revered Master took in actually had a full set of heaven-rank red magic artifacts, while he, as the third Disciple taken under his wing, had not yet obtained such an Advanced Magic Treasure. Naturally, he felt extremely unbalanced.

Li Haotian's mouth twitched in anger.

"If you keep shouting like that, don't blame me for beating you."

Little Fatty Bai's expression changed rapidly, immediately turning into a well-behaved and sensible look. He stood respectfully to the side, looking at Li Haotian with aggrieved eyes from time to time.

"You..."

Li Haotian rubbed his temples and then took out some resources.

"Your Junior Brother has been with me for a long time. He has made many contributions to the Sect and has also experienced life-and-death tests. The Magic Treasures of your Senior Brother and Senior Sister were obtained in the same way."

"In our Sect, no one can enjoy any privileges based on identity or status. These Magic Treasures must be earned through one's own efforts."

"If you also want the same Magic Treasure, find a way to do something earth-shattering. It is best if you contribute to the Sect. In that way, I can reward you, and this Magic Treasure will naturally have a share for you."

After hearing this, Little Fatty Bai immediately felt as if he had taken a soothing pill and nodded immediately.

His Revered Master was truly generous. Doing something earth-shattering was simple for him.

Little Fatty Bai hurriedly took his leave and ran out of the hall excitedly.

Li Haotian smiled helplessly, sighed softly, and continued to review the Sect's affairs. The Sect had just been rebuilt, and there were many things that needed to be handled.

Li Haotian worked until late at night before finishing all his work. He stretched and, just as he was about to leave, heard a roar from outside.

"Remnants of the Heavenly Profound Sect, hurry up and come out to kneel before this young Revered Master!"