The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1881: Chapter 1881: Truly a Core Disciple

It is indeed very difficult to obtain the status of an Inner Sect Disciple.

Wanting to enter an Ultimate Force is inherently challenging. In the case of Hongjun Heavenly Palace, even holding the status of an Outer Disciple is enough to make countless lives in Endless Chaos envious.

Immediately elevating to Inner Sect Disciple upon entering an Ultimate Force does occur, but it is rare.

The lives gathered around Jing Yan sighed lightly, some showing disappointment on their faces. Jing Yan observed the change in expressions among the crowd.

Jing Yan smiled and said, ”I am indeed not an Inner Sect Disciple, however, I should have obtained the identity of a Heavenly Palace Core Disciple.”

As soon as Jing Yan said this, the atmosphere around suddenly froze.

These people all stared wide-eyed at Jing Yan.

Core Disciple?

What kind of joke is this!

Within Hongjun Heavenly Palace, the number of Core Disciples is only thirteen in total. Throughout the lengthy history of Hongjun Heavenly Palace, the number of Core Disciples has always been easy to count.

”Haha, Brother Jing Yan really likes to joke.” Taiyi chuckled.

”Core Disciple? We all wish to become Core Disciples, but that is impossible.”

”...” These people clearly do not believe Jing Yan’s words.

Jing Yan furrowed his brow but did not say more, reluctant to explain. Anyway, once the identity is confirmed, they will know I am speaking the truth.

At this moment, a figure flashed in the hall, and Nuwa Hall Master appeared.

”Hall Master!” Upon seeing Nuwa Hall Master appear, everyone immediately perked up and bowed.

”Jing Yan, prepare yourself, Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen is already on his way.” Nuwa Hall Master said to Jing Yan.

Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen is one of the two Vice Palace Masters of Hongjun Heavenly Palace, possessing overwhelming power. This Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen is solely responsible for the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault. The Treasure Vault of Hongjun Heavenly Palace is considered an independent entity of the palace. Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen guards the vault year-round and will not leave the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault except for special matters. He also never involves himself with various chaotic affairs within the palace.

It can even be said that Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen answers only to Ancestor Hong Jun, and he has little contact with Vice Palace Master Quin or the Nine Chaos Hall Masters. Ordinarily, members of the palace will never see Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen. Everyone knows Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen guards the Treasure Vault, but meeting this Vice Palace Master is quite difficult.

”Yes!” Jing Yan quickly responded.

Jing Yan knew that Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen coming over was to grant him the identity of a Core Disciple.

Within Hongjun Heavenly Palace, whether a Core Disciple, Inner Sect Disciple, or Outer Disciple, identities are bestowed by the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault. Even if Ancestor Hong Jun personally brings back a life, this life must go through the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault to be granted a corresponding identity in order to become a member of the palace, as per the palace’s rules that everyone must adhere to.

Nuwa Hall Master’s words left the Nuwa Divine Palace members in the hall stunned once again.

They certainly know of Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen. Hearing Nuwa Hall Master, it seems as though Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen will personally come to Nuwa Divine Palace.

What is going on?

To grant a new identity, the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault could just send anyone over, so why would Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen come personally?

In the past, when granting new identities, the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault would casually send someone to complete the procedure.

The crowd all carried astonished looks as they glanced at Nuwa Hall Master and Jing Yan, but in the presence of Nuwa Hall Master, they did not dare to enquire as they did earlier with Jing Yan.

Soon, from the great hall’s door, a white-robed elder walked in. This person was the head of the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault, Ye Zhen, also bearing the identity of Hongjun Heavenly Palace’s Vice Palace Master.

”Vice Palace Master!” Nuwa Hall Master greeted Ye Zhen with a bow upon his entrance.

Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen returned the bow upon looking at Nuwa Hall Master.

”Nuwa Hall Master, congratulations.” Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen began, saying congratulations, yet almost devoid of any emotional fluctuation on his face.

This Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen is an extremely serious person, who strictly adheres to rules.

Nuwa Hall Master smiled hearing Ye Zhen’s words, looking at Jing Yan.

”Jing Yan, this is Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen from the Heavenly Palace Treasure Vault.” Nuwa Hall Master introduced to Jing Yan.

”Jing Yan has met the Vice Palace Master.” Jing Yan stepped forward to greet.

”No need for such formalities.” Ye Zhen looked at Jing Yan and said, ”I have heard about your achievements, very well done, you have brought prestige to Hongjun Heavenly Palace.”

What Ye Zhen was referring to was clearly Jing Yan’s slaying of Void Son Die Dong. Ye Zhen not only didn’t see Jing Yan’s action as reckless but believed Jing Yan brought prestige to Hongjun Heavenly Palace. He seemed very supportive of Jing Yan eliminating more figures like Die Dong.

”Alright, enough chit-chat. I’m here to grant you the identity of a Heavenly Palace Core Disciple.” Ye Zhen waved his arm.

Two items suddenly appeared in his hand.

One was a dark gold robe, and the other was a milky white Token.

The robe is the standard garment for Heavenly Palace Disciples, which Jing Yan will need to don after receiving his identity. The robe itself is a Treasure, possessing strong defensive capabilities. Meanwhile, the Token is the Identity Token of Hongjun Heavenly Palace. The Token is also a highly advanced Treasure, capable of transmitting messages over vast distances. Such a Treasure is rare even in Endless Chaos and holds substantial value. The Token not only serves for communication but also records the personal Points of the palace’s Disciples.

Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen handed these two items to Jing Yan, who promptly reached out to receive them.

This robe was extremely soft, and Jing Yan had never seen the material used before, with Tao Aura fluctuations on its surface. The color of the robe could be changed at will, of course, this is the Core Disciple robe, and its quality far exceeds that of Outer Disciple and Inner Sect Disciple robes.

Within Jing Yan’s Identity Token now was precisely ten million Heavenly Palace Points.

Newcomers entering Hongjun Heavenly Palace as Outer Disciples receive ten thousand Points. New Inner Sect Disciple newcomers receive one million Points. As for Core Disciples, they receive a full ten million Points.

These Points are awarded once only, as a reward for being a newcomer to the palace. The reward is given once.

”Thank you, Vice Palace Master.” Jing Yan expressed gratitude to Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen after receiving the two items.

Ye Zhen waved his hand and said to Jing Yan, ”Jing Yan, your talent is extraordinary, you must diligently cultivate. Strive to enter the All Things Realm soon and be capable of independent tasks.”

”Yes, disciple will strive to cultivate.” Jing Yan nodded and replied.

”Nuwa Hall Master, I shall take my leave.” Ye Zhen then took his leave from Nuwa Hall Master.

After Vice Palace Master Ye Zhen left, the entire Nuwa Divine Palace member-filled hall remained in a dazed state.

Shock, disbelief, incomprehension! Each person’s expression was extraordinarily vivid.

Core Disciple? Jing Yan is actually a Core Disciple!