Martial Saint with Passives

”Though that’s a trial ground, the outer edges are fine. But you must never, ever go into the depths. If you have a death wish, feel free to sneak over and give it a try.”

Hearing this, everyone shrank back, a chill running down their spines.

”Then... Senior Brother, where do we go to exchange for Elixir Pills and Cultivation Techniques?” someone asked.

Lu Qing smiled faintly and pointed to a bustling peak that shimmered with a faint, treasured light:

”That’s Duobao Peak.”

”As its name suggests, it’s the place with the most treasures. The Sect’s Pill Room, Scripture Pavilion, Divine Weapon Pavilion, Treasure Hall... they’re all up there. In the future, whenever you want to use points to exchange for any cultivation resources, just go there.”

”As for the one next to it, that’s called Xingdao Peak.”

”That’s where Xuanwu Hall, which is dedicated to posting Sect missions, is located. It’s also the Sect’s Martial Arts Arena and where the Practice Rooms are clustered. The usual sparring matches between disciples, or any competitions organized by the Sect, are all held on Xingdao Peak.”

”Oh, right. If you want to attend lectures and study, you go there too. Every ten days, an Instructor Elder will hold a lecture, teaching the Cultivation Insights for the Basic Chapter of the Myriad Phenomena Infinite Dao. There happens to be one tomorrow, so don’t miss it!”

After introducing the Sect’s major core peaks, Lu Qing pointed to a mountain ahead with relatively gentle slopes and endless rows of buildings, saying:

”Finally, that’s where we’re headed—Chuyang Peak.”

”Its name means ’first rays of the sun.’ It’s the Sect’s residential area.”

”Not just you, but all the Outer Disciples, as well as the direct-line preparatory disciples who were raised by the Sect from a young age and are now building their foundation, all live here.”

”You will all be living there until you choose a main lineage and move to one of the four peaks.”

Everyone nodded, a general picture of this massive Sect finally forming in their minds.

Just then, Jiang Che, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up and asked:

”Senior Brother Lu, excuse me... if someone wanted to bring their family to live in the Sect, what are the requirements?”

At his question, many people around him shot him astonished glances.

’We all came here alone to seek the Way, thinking only of how to become stronger. How could this Jiang Che be thinking about bringing his family along when he just arrived?’

Lu Qing was also taken aback for a moment, but he still explained patiently:

”Bring family? Inner Sect Disciples don’t have that privilege. The Sect is a Cultivation Land. How could we allow it to be disturbed by worldly affairs?”

At this, he paused, a hint of yearning appearing in his eyes:

”However... the rules are just rules. If you can become a True Disciple, then it’s a different story.”

”A True Disciple can have their own independent Spirit Peak within the Sect to use as their personal domain. At that point, forget bringing your family—even if you move your entire clan in, as long as you can support them, the Sect won’t interfere.”

”A True Disciple?”

Someone in the crowd asked curiously, ”Senior Brother, what... is a True Disciple?”

Lu Qing took a deep breath, his expression becoming incredibly solemn, even reverent:

”Beyond the Inner Sect... lies True Inheritance!”

”Every True Disciple is the successor that a major lineage cultivates with all its resources. They are the candidates for future Peak Masters, and even the Sect Leader!”

”Their status within the Sect is equal to that of an Elder! They enjoy immense resources and tremendous privileges. Their prestige is beyond words!”

”Currently, in the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect, there are thousands of Inner Sect Disciples and tens of thousands of Outer Disciples, but... there are only nine True Disciples!”

”Nine?!”

Everyone gasped.

’Nine chosen from tens of thousands? What a terrifyingly small ratio!’

Seeing the shocked expressions on their faces, Lu Qing chuckled and waved his hand dismissively.

”Alright, that’s still too far off for you. That’s a position only true, peerless geniuses can even hope to covet.”

”For now, you should just keep your feet on the ground. Focus on mastering the Basic Techniques within a year and holding on to your status as Inner Sect Disciples!”

No one asked any more questions. They all cupped their hands in a salute to Lu Qing and thanked him.

”Thank you for clearing up our doubts, Senior Brother Lu!”

Lu Qing smiled warmly, thinking nothing of it, and led the group onto the grounds of Chuyang Peak.