Chapter 4: Arriving at Golden Turtle Island, Duobao

Whoosh—

A sound of breaking through the air rang out, and Tongtian landed steadily with Lin Fan at the entrance of Biyou Palace.

"Greetings, Master!"

"Greetings, Master!"

"..."

Seeing Tongtian return, the Jie Sect disciples present did not dare to be slow and quickly stepped forward to bow.

However, most of them were glancing at Lin Fan, who was standing beside Tongtian, sizing him up while muttering: "It's a little junior brother!"

"But this little junior brother looks very weak, only at the Earth Immortal realm."

"What's going on? Master actually accepted an Earth Immortal realm disciple? And at least an Inner Sect Disciple at that!"

"Unbelievable, what is so special about this little junior brother that made Master break the rules and constraints?"

Although they couldn't see through Lin Fan's background.

But the lowest cultivation level present was already at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, so they could naturally sense Lin Fan's cultivation aura.

In the Great Desolation, cultivator realms are divided into: Mortal Realm, Earth Immortal Realm, Heavenly Immortal Realm, Mysterious Immortal Realm, True Immortal Realm, Taiyi True Immortal Realm, Golden Immortal Realm, Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, Quasi-Saint, Half-Saint, Pseudo-Saint, Saint, Heavenly Dao...

Each realm is divided into four stages: Early, Mid, Late, and Perfection.

According to the rules of the Jie Sect, those below the Golden Immortal realm are registered disciples. Only by reaching the Golden Immortal realm can one have a chance to be promoted to an Outer Sect Disciple, and only by reaching the Taiyi Golden Immortal level can one be qualified to become an Inner Sect Disciple.

As for Personal Disciples, they need to reach the Daluo Golden Immortal realm and pass Tongtian's assessment to be promoted. Without Tongtian's recognition, even if you reach the Quasi-Saint realm, you are still just an Inner Sect Disciple.

This point can be seen from the Three Xiao sisters.

In the original story, the Three Xiao sisters' strength was outstanding among the disciples, not inferior to the Personal Disciples Duobao, Wudang, Guiling, and Jinling, but they were still only Inner Sect Disciples.

Even their eldest brother, Zhao Gongming, possessed the cultivation of a Daluo Golden Immortal, but his status in the Jie Sect was only that of the Outer Sect Senior Brother, not Inner Sect, nor Personal.

Precisely because of this, Lin Fan entering the Inner Sect as soon as he became a disciple, despite only being in the Earth Immortal realm, truly shocked, confused, and left everyone in disbelief.

"Rise!"

Waving his hand, Tongtian was in a great mood.

Although Lin Fan's personality was indeed mischievous, and the Extreme Yang Oyster's original form had hidden dangers.

But all of this was not worth mentioning in front of his talent. As a Saint, Tongtian didn't believe anyone would dare to attack a disciple he valued; that would be a grudge to the death, and even other Saints wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

But thinking of the information in the rumors about the Extreme Yang Oyster, Tongtian decided to help Lin Fan hide this information.

At least until he truly possessed the power to protect himself, it was better not to let the information about his background leak out.

Thinking of this, Tongtian immediately said: "Let me introduce you. This is my newly accepted disciple, Lin Fan. From now on, he is also one of the Inner Sect Disciples of my Jie Sect."

"Inner Sect Disciple!"

"Phew, at least he's not a Personal Disciple!"

Hearing this, Duobao and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

They had already prepared themselves when they gathered here, but fortunately, Lin Fan was not a Personal Disciple. Otherwise, a Personal Disciple at the Earth Immortal realm would only be laughed at by other sects in the Great Desolation if word got out.

Immediately after, Duobao and the others looked at Lin Fan with full kindness: "Greetings, Junior Brother Lin Fan!"

"Greetings, Senior Brothers and Sisters!"

Seeing this, Lin Fan didn't hold back, returning the salute while still sizing up this group of people.

After all, they were Personal and Inner Sect Disciples of the Jie Sect, and although there weren't many of them, they were all extremely brilliant figures in the future.

Tongtian was very satisfied with this scene.

The brotherly friendship between disciples was what he most hoped to see.

Thinking of this, Tongtian waved his hand: "Alright, you brothers and sisters should get to know each other!"

"I will leave first."

"Duobao, as the Senior Brother of the Jie Sect, Lin Fan's affairs will be arranged by you."

After saying this, Tongtian turned and walked toward Biyou Palace.

"Yes, Master!"

Answering, Duobao didn't dare to be slow.

Watching Tongtian's departing back, the disciples bowed: "Respectfully send off Master!"

"Respectfully send off Master!"

"..."

Until Tongtian entered Biyou Palace, Duobao and the others stood up.

Immediately after, Duobao took the first step toward Lin Fan. With his chubby cheeks, slightly bloated figure, and not-too-fancy clothing, he gave off a sense of great affinity and harmlessness.

"Junior Brother Lin Fan!"

Casually taking a small sword-shaped sword and a shield from his bosom, Duobao said kindly: "Nice to meet you. These two Superior Postnatal Spirit Treasures are a greeting gift from your Senior Brother. Please do not decline, Junior Brother Lin Fan!"

"Superior Postnatal Spirit Treasures!"

His eyes lit up, and Lin Fan stared at the sword and shield in his hand, thinking: "As expected of Duobao, truly wealthy and imposing!"

"Although they aren't Innate Spirit Treasures, they are considered top-tier among Postnatal Spirit Treasures."

"However, this Senior Brother's future resume is indeed rich, and he was even a hegemon. Worth befriending."

As a transmigrator.

Lin Fan knew everything about Duobao.

Born as a Treasure-Seeking Mouse, he met Tongtian before he attained Sainthood and became his only Personal Disciple before Tongtian attained the Dao.

When the Jie Sect was established, Tongtian called him the Senior Personal Disciple, but in reality, his status was similar to that of the Young Sect Leader or Vice Sect Leader of the Jie Sect, managing the entire Jie Sect. Guiling, Jinling, and Wudang, who were also Personal Disciples, were overshadowed in front of him.

Unfortunately, the Jie Sect was utterly defeated in the Investiture of the Gods.

Duobao finally attacked the Saint Laozi with his sword and was captured. He even learned the Ren Sect's inheritance at Shouyang Mountain and was sent into reincarnation by Laozi, who had high hopes for him, becoming Shakyamuni, the Lord of Lesser Vehicle Buddhism.

At this point, Duobao's fate reached a turning point.

The two Western Saints came in person to recruit him, and Duobao finally chose to leave the Profound Sect and join the Western Sect, establishing the brand-new Mahayana Buddhism and becoming the Tathagata Buddha, a hegemon after the Investiture of the Gods.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Duobao!"

Quickly putting away the two treasures, Lin Fan bowed, his eyes full of gratitude and recognition toward Duobao, giving the impression that he had been bought.

And this was exactly what Duobao wanted.

Seeing Lin Fan's grateful gaze, Duobao breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, Lin Fan's entry was too abrupt. An Inner Sect Disciple at the Earth Immortal realm, Tongtian's favoritism was not explicitly stated but was displayed vividly.

Now that Lin Fan felt gratitude and goodwill toward him, this could be considered the first step of a successful recruitment.

Thinking of this, Duobao's smile grew even wider. He kindly took Lin Fan's arm and walked to the side: "Come, come, Junior Brother Lin Fan, let me introduce you to your other senior brothers and sisters!"

As they spoke, the two had already arrived in front of a woman with a graceful figure, waist-length black hair, exquisite features, and a pale golden long dress. ===== CHAPTER 5 =====