Chapter 4: Choosing a Sect

Just as the Yan Family Ancestor and the Yan Family's strategist, Mr. Xuan Ye, were discussing how to use Yan Taibai's identity as a Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root to secure the greatest benefits for the Yan Family and for Yan Taibai himself.

In a room within the Flying Cloud Pavilion, Yan Taibai was, as always, holding a yellowed and somewhat tattered ancient book, reading it without even blinking his eyes.

This was an ancient book he had specifically asked Mr. Xuan Ye for, a treasure from the man's private collection; the information and knowledge within it had increased the progress value of 【Reading Ten Thousand Volumes】 by another 0.1 percent.

Do not look down on this mere 0.1 percent; it meant that the information and knowledge in this book were brand new, with no overlapping content from the books on the first floor of the Library Pavilion.

Otherwise, it would just be another "budget e-commerce platform" publication.

As for this spiritual root test, Yan Taibai had originally thought there would be some "face-slapping" plot, but it didn't happen at all; it was only after he was tested as a Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root that the triple "shock," "shock," "shock" occurred.

If there were no accidents, the Seven Sects would also be arriving, and Yan Taibai would need to choose one sect to join as a disciple once he cultivated to around the tenth layer of Qi Refining.

In due time, he would reach Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and even condense a Nascent Soul, becoming a Nascent Soul Ancestor.

Before the Golden Core Stage, he did not need to worry about cultivation bottlenecks; he only needed to cultivate step by step, and he would naturally condense a Golden Core and become a Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

This was the immense benefit brought by a Heavenly Spirit Root; for any immortal cultivation sect or family, possessing one Heavenly Spirit Root meant that in about a hundred years, they would gain a high-level Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

This was the pillar of an immortal cultivation sect and an existence akin to an ancestor for an immortal cultivation family.

Therefore, Yan Taibai already had a plan for which sect he would join.

But this matter still required consideration of the Yan Family.

After all, he was a disciple of the Yan Family.

Just as Yan Taibai was reading and thinking about which sect the Yan Family would let him join.

A familiar figure entered the open room; it was none other than the middle-aged Confucian scholar, the strategist of Yan Family Fortress: Mr. Xuan Ye.

The owner of the "new book" in Yan Taibai's hands.

"This little one, Yan Taibai, pays respects to Mr. Xuan Ye. Is the Ancestor summoning me?"

As soon as the other party entered, Yan Taibai put down the "new book" and, with his small frame, bowed respectfully, leaving no room for anyone to find fault.

Especially the scholarly and refined aura radiating from him, which was completely unlike what a three or four-year-old child should possess.

"Hehe! Truly clever. That's right, come with me! I have already petitioned the Ancestor; joining which sect is entirely up to you. I believe you can make a wise choice."

Seeing this, the smile on Mr. Xuan Ye's face grew even richer and more satisfied as he reminded him in a gentle voice.

"This little one thanks Mr. Xuan Ye."

Hearing this, Yan Taibai felt a surge of joy in his heart and quickly bowed respectfully again.

"Mm!"

Mr. Xuan Ye nodded slightly, then led the way, with Yan Taibai following closely behind.

The journey was silent, and before long, the two arrived before the door of the room on the highest floor of the Flying Cloud Pavilion, where Mr. Xuan Ye stopped and bowed respectfully.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, Yan Taibai has been brought here."

"You may enter!"

A slightly aged yet resonant voice echoed from within the room, suggesting the speaker was in very good health.

"Yes."

Hearing this, Mr. Xuan Ye stepped into the room first, with Yan Taibai following closely behind as before.

Even upon entering the room, he kept his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart, maintaining the appearance of an "upright gentleman."

Then, he followed Mr. Xuan Ye and bowed respectfully to the red-haired elder sitting at the head of the room, who possessed an air of natural authority.

"Disciple Yan Taibai pays respects to the Ancestor."

"Taibai! Good, a fine name. Truly as clever and outstanding as Xuan Ye described."

The Yan Family Ancestor said with a kind, amiable, and approachable smile.

He seemed like a kind and benevolent grandfather at home, but Yan Taibai knew very well that the person before him was the ancestor of the entire Yan Family Fortress, a Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

He had no idea how many cultivators' lives the man had taken, and he was the one who had elevated the Yan Family to the height of the number one immortal cultivation family in Yue Country; his methods and schemes were far beyond those of ordinary cultivators.

He could be called the "local emperor" of the entire Yan Family Fortress, whose word was law.

Once he gave an order, besides the strategist Mr. Xuan Ye, no one else could stop it in the slightest.

"Many thanks for the Ancestor's praise; Taibai does not dare to accept such honor."

Composing his thoughts, Yan Taibai bowed respectfully again, leaving no room for criticism, completely unlike the "annoying" children of the Yan Family.

"Mm! I believe Xuan Ye has already told you the purpose of summoning you here. Do you have any thoughts? The old man and Xuan Ye would like to hear your opinion."

The Yan Family Ancestor nodded and asked with a light laugh, his gaze toward Yan Taibai becoming increasingly kind and benevolent, making one feel much more relaxed.

But Yan Taibai dared not be the least bit careless; after a moment of thought and deliberation, he spoke up and replied respectfully.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, Taibai wishes to join the Yanyue Sect."

"Yanyue Sect, can you tell me the reason?"

Hearing this, a flash of joy appeared in the Yan Family Ancestor's eyes as he pressed for an answer.

And Mr. Xuan Ye's gaze, full of appreciation, also fell upon Yan Taibai.

"Reporting to the Ancestor, Mr. Xuan Ye, among the Seven Sects, the Yanyue Sect is the leader. The Yanyue Sect is also the strongest sect, with many cultivation techniques and divine abilities far surpassing the other sects. Most importantly, Lin Prefecture, where our family is located, is adjacent to Xinzhou, where the Yanyue Sect is located. In the past, most of our family's disciples have joined the Yanyue Sect, and many even hold high positions; if Taibai joins the Yanyue Sect, there will be people to look after me."

Yan Taibai spoke unhurriedly, every word clear.

It sounded nothing like words spoken by a three or four-year-old child.

And this was the truth; to be precise, besides the Yanyue Sect, the only other sect among the Seven Sects available for Yan Taibai to choose from was the Giant Sword Sect.

Because the Giant Sword Sect primarily focuses on metal-attribute techniques and is renowned for its sword-dao divine abilities, it is the most suitable sect for a Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivator to train in.

As for the Golden Core Stage cultivators from the other sects who came, they were purely joining in the fun and trying their luck.

They did not hold much hope of recruiting Yan Taibai.

After all, most disciples of Yan Family Fortress join the Yanyue Sect, and they are on the best terms with the Yanyue Sect.

In reality, it was also a pledge of allegiance!

After all, Yan Family Fortress does not rely on any of the Seven Sects, yet it remains the number one immortal cultivation family in Yue Country.

Under these circumstances, if they were to unite with other cultivation families and another Nascent Soul cultivator appeared, then Yue Country would inevitably have an eighth cultivation sect.

Therefore, for these years, the Seven Sects have been secretly suppressing Yan Family Fortress.

Coming now to prepare to take in Yan Taibai is also one more means to keep Yan Family Fortress in check.

After all, as long as Yan Family Fortress is not foolish, they would not easily give up a disciple with a Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root who has boundless potential.

"Just as Xuan Ye guessed, you chose the Yanyue Sect. You are not wrong; joining the Yanyue Sect has immense benefits for both you and the entire Yan Family. I am very gratified that you could make this choice."

The Yan Family Ancestor felt gratified in his heart, his face full of smiles as he spoke.

He was extremely satisfied with Yan Taibai's choice.

"In that case, what do you want?"

(End of this chapter)