Chapter 289: Disciple Returns, Promoted to Personal Disciple

"Greetings, Master!"

Inside Biyou Palace, Lin Fan's figure walked in and bowed to Tongtian Jiaozhu.

To this, Tongtian Jiaozhu merely nodded indifferently and did not speak directly.

Before Lin Fan could feel puzzled, another burst of footsteps arrived.

Looking toward the sound, one could see Duobao, Yuyixian, Wudang Shengmu, Jinling Shengmu, Guiling Shengmu, Yunxiao, and others striding in.

Besides them, Kong Xuan, Bixiao, Qiongxiao, and Zhao Gongming were also within this group.

After many years, everyone except Lin Fan had basically reached the cultivation of Great Luo Golden Immortal, and they all looked full of energy and spirit, with smiles on their faces as if something good had happened that made one unable to help but look.

"You've returned?"

"So fast?"

"It looks like it must be about the Six Sages Gambling Battle."

Muttering to himself, Lin Fan was thoughtful while also feeling more anticipation.

After all, as long as this matter was completed, once he obtained the Hunyuan Cauldron, he would be able to evolve the Qiankun Hunyuan Cauldron in his hands; that was an Innate Supreme Treasure, so how could he not be tempted?

Most importantly, after this matter, he should be able to focus on breaking through to Great Luo Golden Immortal with peace of mind.

Once he advanced to Great Luo Golden Immortal, he would truly be considered to have caught up with the top-tier cultivation of the Second Generation Disciples of the Profound Gate, and by then...

"Greetings, Master!"

"Greetings, Master!"

"..."

At this moment, Duobao and the others had already entered the main hall, standing in a row and bowing to Tongtian Jiaozhu.

"Mm, rise!"

Waving his hand, Tongtian Jiaozhu also opened his eyes at this moment.

His gaze swept across the hall, and he nodded with satisfaction at the situation of Duobao and the others, saying: "Not bad, not bad!"

"These years of tempering within the Human Race were not in vain; although your magic power has not increased much, the polishing of your own realms has been completed, and this is the right path!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of Duobao and the others became somewhat awkward.

After all, they had been too eager for success in the past, which directly led to having enough magic power and increased cultivation, but their realms were unstable and their own situations were extremely precarious.

Fortunately, Tongtian Jiaozhu had sent them to the Human Race back then; if it weren't for their peace of mind within the Human Race over these years, gradually perfecting their realms and mental states, they would have feared endless future troubles.

However, at this very moment, Duobao and the others seemed to have noticed something, subconsciously looking toward where Lin Fan was, and exclaimed: "Junior Brother Lin Fan, your cultivation!"

"Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection, Junior Brother, you, has your cultivation improved so quickly?"

"Junior Brother, how long has it been? This speed of improvement of yours truly makes us feel ashamed."

They could not help but be shocked.

It was simply that Lin Fan's improvement was too great.

Before leaving, Lin Fan had not even reached Taiyi Golden Immortal.

How long had it been?

Not only did he advance to Taiyi Golden Immortal, but he even reached the stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection.

The aura emanating from Lin Fan was steady and extremely thick, giving people a feeling that was completely no less than what they had experienced when they first entered the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

But Lin Fan had only just reached Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection; logically speaking, to reach such a stage before the Three Flowers Gathered at the Crown and the Dao Fruit were even perfected, this was simply...

"Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, you flatter me."

Hearing everyone's words, Lin Fan smiled slightly and then said: "I was just a bit luckier."

"This bit of cultivation is still far behind all of you Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the vast majority of them revealed kind smiles.

Only Duobao shook his head, sighing with emotion: "Junior Brother, no need to be humble; Chang'er Dingguangxian and the others had much higher cultivation than you back then, but they still haven't reached the stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection to this day."

"Junior Brother's natural talent, this brother feels inferior!"

Hearing this, the vast majority of them realized it.

Indeed, Lin Fan's cultivation was indeed a bit lower than theirs, but it was far ahead of the others.

Especially Chang'er Dingguangxian and the others, who had apprenticed to Tongtian Jiaozhu since the initial establishment of Golden Turtle Island and even became the Seven Attendant Immortals.

But what about now?

So many years had passed, and their cultivation was only at Taiyi Golden Immortal, not even reaching Taiyi Golden Immortal Perfection; the gap was simply...

"Alright."

At this time, Tongtian Jiaozhu clapped his hands to interrupt everyone's thoughts and said directly: "The reason I summoned you back this time is for the Six Sages Gambling Battle that will take place soon."

"At that time, you will represent the Jie Sect to fight against the disciples of the Ren Sect, Chan Sect, Western Sect, and Wahuang Palace; I hope you will polish yourselves well."

"One hundred years; in one hundred years, we will need to head to Wahuang Palace for this gambling battle, so use this time to properly adjust your own conditions."

"Yes, Master!"

"Yes, Master!"

"..."

Hearing this, Duobao and the others all turned serious.

By now, they were also very clear about how serious the situation was.

The Six Sages Gambling Battle.

This matter could be said to be the one the Sages paid the most attention to, and it even involved huge stakes, with countless Innate Spiritual Treasures as rewards.

Only if the Jie Sect won the competition would they be able to obtain more benefits, and if Tongtian Jiaozhu was happy, he might even bestow some treasures upon them.

"Mm~"

Nodding, Tongtian Jiaozhu was very satisfied with the state of his disciples.

Immediately after, Tongtian Jiaozhu changed the subject and said, "Next, I, your master, will promote three people from among you."

"Kong Xuan, Yunxiao, Lin Fan, step forward!"

Hearing this, Lin Fan, Kong Xuan, and Yunxiao were all stunned.

Subconsciously exchanging a glance, the three of them walked out.

This scene immediately left those around them astonished, but everyone quickly regained their senses, their gazes toward the three of Lin Fan filled with envy!

After all, Tongtian Jiaozhu had just said he was going to promote people, and now that the three of Lin Fan had stepped forward, the meaning was self-evident!

As expected, Tongtian Jiaozhu spoke directly at this moment: "From this day forward, you three are promoted to Personal Disciples!"

"You will be Personal Disciples until the next Personal Disciple assessment begins, but if you fail to pass the assessment at that time, you will be demoted to Inner Disciples."

Personal Disciples!

It was done just like that!

Hearing these words, Lin Fan felt as if he were in another lifetime.

Kong Xuan, however, was full of indifference; with his strength, it would not be an exaggeration to call him the number one among the Second Generation Disciples of the Jie Sect, so becoming a Personal Disciple was only logical.

Only Yunxiao's expression was complex.

She knew very well that her promotion was not truly because she was valued; it was even possible that this matter was entirely because of Kong Xuan and Lin Fan, and she was merely someone brought along.

But regardless, since she had been promoted to a Personal Disciple, a smile also appeared on Yunxiao's face at this moment.

Only Duobao, Jinling Shengmu, and Guiling Shengmu on the side had somewhat forced smiles.

Having three Personal Disciples appear all at once was an unusually huge threat to their status and position, especially Kong Xuan, whose powerful cultivation and strength they had long heard of, and even...

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