My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 348 - 30: Taking a Master [First Update]

"Did you hear? Among the disciples brought back this time, four have top-grade Immortal Rank talent, it’s incredible!" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"I heard, I heard. I also heard that they all came from the same city, all from Purple Sunset City. The elder leading this time is Elder Yan from Linghua Peak, and he’s made a huge gain this time."

"That’s right, Elder Yan’s luck is just too good. That’s top-grade Immortal Rank talent, a rare sight even in a millennium, and to have four appear at once, it’s just amazing!"

"I’m curious about who they’ll apprentice with when the time comes. With talent like that, even the Sect Master might be tempted, right?"

"Definitely, all eight Peak Masters are bound to be tempted. After all, as long as they don’t mess up and cultivate properly, their future at the very least is of Immortal Emperor level!"

"Wow, I’m so envious. Heaven is really unfair!"

"..."

Similar conversations were taking place all over Langya Immortal Sect, with everyone discussing this matter.

Previously, they might not have understood the importance of talent, but after entering Langya Immortal Sect, they realized that having good talent is a tremendous advantage. Under the same cultivation conditions, those with good talent can cultivate faster, and promoting ranks is also much easier for them, making it impossible not to be envious and jealous.

Though everyone knew about these four people, except for those who came with Gu Qingqing and Yan Lingcheng from Purple Sunset City, few knew who exactly these four were, allowing Gu Qingqing and her group a moment of peace.

Three days passed quickly, and soon it was time for the formal apprenticeship ceremony for this batch of disciples.

Of course, what they called a formal apprenticeship wasn’t so for everyone. Those with talent just above mid-grade Earth Rank basically became Outer Disciples, those with upper-grade Earth Rank became Inner Sect Disciples, and only those with talent above Heaven Rank qualified for apprenticeship!

As a result, those qualified to enter the Main Hall numbered only about thirty.

Many of these people were meeting for the first time today, and as they waited outside, they were secretly sizing each other up.

Among this group, Gu Qingqing and her four friends stood out significantly.

The looks of Gu Qingqing and her four companions were particularly striking. Mu Chen, Nan Hua, and Jun Wu, each with their own unique charm, drew a lot of attention, and Gu Qingqing was exceptionally beautiful. Among the thirty-plus people, there were only five women, and Gu Qingqing was undoubtedly the most beautiful!

Among these five women, one stood relatively close to Gu Qingqing, named Song Xinrong. With top-grade Heaven Rank talent and exceptional beauty since childhood, she had always been admired wherever she went. She thoroughly enjoyed this adulation, always feeling confident about her looks. That is until today when she met Gu Qingqing, and her confidence was utterly shattered.

Even though she felt jealous, she had to admit that Gu Qingqing’s beauty was astonishing and she was the most beautiful woman Song Xinrong had seen in years!

Aside from her looks, her pride was her talent. At only twenty years old, she had already achieved Heavenly Immortal level cultivation, standing out amongst her peers. Especially after the test revealed her talent was a rare top-grade Heaven Rank in centuries, she felt immensely proud.

However, Gu Qingqing being here meant her talent was at least lower-grade Heaven Rank, potentially mid or upper-grade Heaven Rank!

At the thought of being overshadowed by Gu Qingqing in both areas she was proud of, Song Xinrong felt quite uncomfortable and looked at Gu Qingqing with disdain!

Still, she remembered where she was and refrained from acting rashly, choosing to endure for now. However, her gaze towards Gu Qingqing was quite hostile, which even Gu Qingqing’s companion, Jun Wu, noticed.

Upon noticing Song Xinrong’s glare, Jun Wu’s expression turned cold, and with an icy stare directed at Song Xinrong, made her freeze and withdraw her gaze uneasily.

The thirty-plus people did not enter the Main Hall together. The batch with lower-grade Heaven Rank, totaling sixteen, entered the Main Hall first. After successfully completing their apprenticeship, they exited, followed by the mid-grade Heaven Rank group.

There were eight in the mid-grade Heaven Rank group, including Ye Tingwen. After entering, Ye Tingwen successfully apprenticed under the Peak Master of Chixiao Peak, and emerged with an unmistakable expression of joy.

Song Xinrong had been observing others, roughly guessing the order of entry. Not seeing Gu Qingqing’s group in the first two batches, she glanced at Gu Qingqing, her expression worsening.

Next were the top-grade Heaven Rank pair. When Song Xinrong saw only she and another man enter and exit, she realized Gu Qingqing’s group possibly had better talent than hers, a disbelief flickered in her eyes.

Feeling somewhat dazed, she followed into the Main Hall. Although she wished to choose the Sect Master as her master, unfortunately, the Sect Master had no intention of accepting her, leading her to turn and apprentice under the Peak Master of Huashang Peak.

After they exited, only then did Gu Qingqing’s group of four enter the Main Hall together. As they passed her, Gu Qingqing didn’t even spare her a glance.

In the Main Hall, now joined by Venerable Hao Lan, the nine Peak Masters were all present. Everyone knew the last four to enter had top-grade Immortal Rank talent, but they had yet to meet them, so though they sat with a straight posture, they were filled with anticipation.

Seeing the four enter, all felt a bright surprise.

The appearance of these four, in an Immortal Realm filled with beauties, was notably outstanding, and each carried a unique style, further capturing attention.

"Disciple Gu Qingqing greets the Sect Master and Peak Masters!"

"Disciple Jun Wu greets the Sect Master and Peak Masters!"

"Disciple Nan Hua greets the Sect Master and Peak Masters!"

"Disciple Mu Chen pays respects to the Sect Master and all Peak Masters!"

The four simultaneously knelt on one knee, saluting the Venerable Master Haolan and the eight Peak Masters present.

"Rise."

A clear voice rang out, followed by a gentle force lifting them up.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

"The aptitude of the four of you is the highest among all disciples recruited into the Langya Immortal Sect this time. Now, with my presence and that of all the Peak Masters, have you decided whom you wish to take as your master?" Venerable Master Haolan’s sharp gaze swept over the four, asking lightly.

The Peak Masters present seemed serious, but their eyes darted over Gu Qingqing and the others, watching their movements intently. At this moment, they were somewhat tense, each instinctively straightening their backs.

"Disciple Gu Qingqing wishes to take the Sect Master as her master!" Gu Qingqing was the first to step forward, kneeling on one knee before Venerable Master Haolan, and spoke loudly.

At these words, the eight Peak Masters were all surprised, their gazes falling on Venerable Master Haolan, watching him nervously.

Venerable Master Haolan had not accepted a disciple for over a decade. A woman recently wanted to become his disciple, but he refused her. Now, hearing Gu Qingqing also wished to take him as her master, he was momentarily stunned.

His gaze fell on Gu Qingqing, having just observed her, he felt she was extremely beautiful. From his experience, such beauty could be considered unmatched in the Immortal Realm.

At this moment, seriously examining Gu Qingqing, he discovered that she carried an aura even he could not decipher.

He himself was at the peak level of the Immortal Realm, highly skilled in divination, yet this was the first time encountering someone he could not fully comprehend!

The Jiuyun Peak that he presided over had always been the strongest peak in the Langya Immortal Sect. His previous disciples were the most outstanding among their peers in the sect. Although he had not intended to take on another disciple, Gu Qingqing piqued his interest. He calculated a little and found that he did indeed have a master-disciple affinity with Gu Qingqing, and he vaguely perceived a hint of destiny, making his gaze toward her even more peculiar.

"Gu Qingqing, is it?" He paused, then slowly spoke: "Have you decided? Do you wish to take me as your master?"

"Reporting to the Sect Master, disciple has decided and wishes to take the Sect Master as a master." Facing Venerable Master Haolan’s inquiry, Gu Qingqing answered with composure and respect.

"Very well, then I will accept you as my fifth disciple." Venerable Master Haolan concluded decisively, accepting Gu Qingqing.

"Thank you, Master." Gu Qingqing felt relieved and immediately expressed her gratitude respectfully.

"Alright, you stand aside and wait until your companions finish choosing their masters." Venerable Master Haolan said with kindness, instructing Gu Qingqing.

Gu Qingqing stood up and moved aside.

"Disciple Nan Hua wishes to take Peak Master Pei of Jianan Peak as my master!" Nan Hua stepped forward, kneeling on one knee respectfully.

"Swish!"

Everyone’s gaze turned to Pei Rongxing. The other Peak Masters felt a surge of envy and resentment, not expecting Nan Hua to choose Pei Rongxing.

"Why have you chosen to take me as your master?" Pei Rongxing, though pleased, was curious. He mainly practiced the Array Dao, while most disciples preferred masters specializing in Sword Technique or Swordsmanship from peaks like Linghua Peak.

"Disciple specializes in the Array Dao." Nan Hua did not hide his intention, directly stating.

Upon hearing this, Pei Rongxing was somewhat surprised, then became joyful, smiling as his lips curled, "Excellent, I will take you as my disciple. From now on, you are my apprentice!"

"Thank you, Master." Nan Hua responded with joy, immediately speaking.

"Come stand by my side as my apprentice." Pei Rongxing now had a favorable impression of Nan Hua, smilingly inviting him to stand closer.

"Yes."

Nan Hua acknowledged, moving to stand beside Pei Rongxing.

"Disciple Mu Chen, specializing in Alchemy Dao, wishes to take Peak Master Xu of Tianyi Peak as my master!" Mu Chen stepped forward, kneeling on one knee and said.

Upon hearing Mu Chen mention Alchemy Dao, the other Peak Masters were no longer curious about his choice to take Xu Ziheng as his master, since Xu Ziheng also specialized in Alchemy Dao. Mu Chen taking him as a master was fitting, though they couldn’t help feeling a bit envious, considering he was a promising talent of high Immortal Level aptitude!

"Very well, from now on, you are my apprentice!" Xu Ziheng, who was previously wondering if either Mu Chen or Jun Wuzhong specialized in Alchemy Dao, was naturally pleased after hearing Mu Chen’s choice, promptly accepting him.

"Thank you, Master!" Mu Chen offered a slight smile and courteous attitude, respectfully standing aside.

"Disciple Jun Wu wishes to take Peak Master Rong of Linghua Peak as my master!"