Chapter 990 (1/2)
Chapter 990: 990
“What?!”
People immediately began to raise issues with what Mu Qingxuan said . It sounded like she was saying Yue Zifeng could enter the Xuantian Dao Sect without going through the trials . Many people were dissatisfied with that .
Mu Qingxuan smiled slightly and said, “Because there is a rule within the Xuantian Dao Sect: disciples with special skills can get special treatment . ”
“Why does he meet that standard but not us? How is he special? I don’t see anything special about him, and if you don’t tell us, it’ll be equivalent to him cheating!” raged a disciple .
That disciple had just registered . He was a rank four Celestial with a dark gold Spirit Root . His other aspects were also excellent, and most importantly, he was only eighteen years old . He could truly be described as a genius with limitless prospects . Back then, he had shocked quite a few people .
However, even he didn’t meet the standard . With his talent and his ill.u.s.trious status, his words were a bit overbearing .
The ground suddenly erupted and a huge vine bound him in a flash, rendering him without the slightest ability to resist .
“I don’t care what status you had in the branch sect . The Central Plains is not the same place, and you’ll have to follow our rules . If you have any objections toward the trial procedure, you can politely ask and we will explain it clearly for you . If you still object, you can go to the Elder’s Hall for arbitration .
“But before doing that, the first precondition is that you are a disciple of the Xuantian Dao Sect . And right now, you’re not . Your conduct has disturbed the proper flow of the trial . Your words are excessive, and you’ve insulted the Xuantian Dao Sect’s sacred rules . With my authority as the one in charge of the trial, I strip you of your qualifications to partic.i.p.ate in the trial . You will be taken into temporary custody, and once the trial is over, you will be sent out of the Xuantian Dao Sect,” said Mu Qingxuan coldly .
“Wait, no! You can’t do this!” shouted that disciple . He hadn’t expected that just questioning her would result in such a heavy punishment .
“I can do this because your words insulted the Xuantian Dao Sect’s rules . That is a lack of trust in the sect, and since you have no trust, you can go and find something else to trust in the Central Plains,” said Mu Qingxuan .
After saying that, she ignored him and said to the other disciples, “Rules are rules . They can’t be changed, so don’t regret your decisions . The Xuantian Dao Sect’s inheritance stretches back hundreds of thousands of years . There are countless heavenly geniuses within it, and they all have to follow the rules . Don’t think that you are above the rules . If you really were strong enough, you’d have long since ascended and never come here . Since you aren’t strong enough, then be better-behaved . To give you all a good start, I’ve given you more face than what the last generation has given me . But if others want to take advantage of my kindness, I won’t be so kind to them .
“Continuing where I left off, Yue Zifeng meets the standards to be a special elite disciple . Let me just reiterate that this special elite disciple refers to someone who has reached a pinnacle in one aspect . That’s why we ask you about your interests and personal strengths during this registration . If you meet the standards, you can also become a special elite disciple .
“The people here registering you are all disciples from the previous generation . They are your senior apprentice-brothers and senior apprentice-sisters . They take their work seriously, and before accepting this mission, they swore to carry out their duty with fairness . If they went against that oath, their cultivation base would never advance an inch ever again . So that person’s suspicion was an insult to the Dao Sect and us .
“Once you join the Dao Sect, you’ll understand how insignificant you currently are . So I’d advise you to cast aside your arrogance and maintain a humble, grateful heart . That will be much better for you . Let the registration continue . ”
Mu Qingxuan’s long chiding caused everyone’s hearts to shake . With how amicable she had been, quite a few people had forgotten Yan Mochen’s lesson .
Now another person had fallen into that trap . His dejected appearance was another alarm bell to them . They had to act properly, or they would also suffer miserably .
If that disciple’s tone had been a bit better, he wouldn’t have landed in such a miserable strait . But this couldn’t be blamed on Mu Qingxuan . Some people just refused to give face without a harsh lesson .
“Senior apprentice-sister Qingxuan, I’m very special too! Yes, I’m very, very special . Have a look for yourself!” cried Guo Ran .
Everyone was startled . Did he not want his life? Or was he trying to get kicked out? His predecessor was still right there .
“I’ve already looked over your registration . Your specialty is forging . But it is a broad category and forging is not a rare profession . So no matter how high your forging arts are, you won’t be able to become a special elite disciple . But if you pa.s.s the trial, you can join the Forging Hall and you’ll get the grooming you need there,” said Mu Qingxuan .
Hearing that Mu Qingxuan was so clear on Guo Ran’s qualifications, everyone was moved . It seemed she had been telling the truth . To be fair, each person’s qualifications went through strict, impartial tests . That was why they had no sympathy for the fellow who had cried out previously .
If the roles were reversed and they were in Mu Qingxuan’s position, they also wouldn’t be kind to a person like that .
Guo Ran was disappointed . He was the proudest of his forging arts, but the Xuantian Dao Sect refused to acknowledge them, treating it as a common skill .
Yue Zifeng returned to their group with a special jade plate on his waist . It had a carving of a sword on it, and it was unknown how it was supposed to be used .
“Don’t get jealous . It’s not like you can beat him and take it,” laughed Gu Yang upon seeing Guo Ran’s expression .