Divine-level Base

Chapter 401: Chapter 401: Inner Sect Disciple

(PS: I’m moving over the next few days, so there will only be three updates. Once I’m settled, there should be more.)

’If I can win him over and make him one of my own, he’ll be a great asset in my bid for the Saintess position once he’s strong enough. Besides, everyone already knows he killed one of the Twelve Giant Demon Rats. If I make a move against him and force him to turn on me, the title of Saintess will be out of my reach.’

’And if I fail to become the Saintess, my fate will be rather grim!’

Countless thoughts flashed through Hua Shilei’s mind before she finally offered a charming smile. "Han Feng, you’ve passed the test. You are now an Inner Sect Disciple of the Bi Yao Demon Sect. From now on, you can call me Senior Sister Hua."

A flash of jealousy appeared in Zhao Xiaolu’s beautiful eyes. "What? He passed the test and became an Inner Sect Disciple of the Bi Yao Demon Sect just like that?"

It had taken Zhao Xiaolu’s grandfather decades just to climb from a Servant Disciple to an Outer Disciple, and the rank of Inner Sect Disciple was still an unreachable dream. Yet Shu Feng had arrived and become an Inner Sect Disciple directly, without even an assessment. It was only natural that she was incredibly jealous.

A flash of jealousy also appeared in Yuan Ling’er’s beautiful eyes. ’That guy became an Inner Sect Disciple in a single step! It’s infuriatingly unfair!’

Yuan Ling’er’s older sister, Yuan Xian’Er, was a once-in-a-generation genius from Liuguang City, yet even she had to start as an Outer Disciple upon joining the Bi Yao Demon Sect, spending two years to climb to the rank of Inner Sect Disciple.

For Shu Feng to ascend to the heavens in a single step and become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Bi Yao Demon Sect was simply heaven-defying.

Shu Feng said, "Thank you, Senior Sister Hua!"

Hua Shilei said, "Come, I’ll show you around Bi Yao Ling Mountain!"

Shu Feng replied, "Okay, Senior Sister Hua!"

On Bi Yao Ling Mountain, clouds and mist swirled, the air was thick with Profound Qi, and all sorts of rare birds, Exotic Beasts, strange trees, and unusual flowers grew.

Led by Hua Shilei, Shu Feng followed a mountain path until he arrived before a vast, spacious courtyard. Above the entrance hung three large words: Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"Senior Sister Hua, to what do we owe the honor of your visit?"

The moment Shu Feng and Hua Shilei entered the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a middle-aged man in gray robes immediately hurried over to greet them with a fawning expression.

Hua Shilei said, "Li Hui, this is Junior Brother Han Feng, a new recruit this year and an Inner Sect Disciple. Go ahead and prepare his Identity Jade Token."

"So it’s Senior Brother Han Feng. Please place a drop of your blood on this Jade Token."

Li Hui looked at Shu Feng, a similar fawning expression on his face, as he handed over a white Jade Token.

To become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Bi Yao Demon Sect right upon entry meant one was either personally chosen by the Sect Leader or a Supreme Elder, or they were a true, peerless genius. Regardless of which category Shu Feng fell into, Li Hui could not afford to offend him.

Shu Feng pricked his finger and dripped a drop of fresh blood directly onto the white Jade Token.

The white Jade Token immediately shimmered with faint ripples, forming a subtle connection with some unknown treasure.

Li Hui attentively handed a set of black robes to Shu Feng and said, "Senior Brother Han Feng, from this day forward, this is your Identity Jade Token. Every month, you can use this Identity Jade Token to collect ten Gold and one Mid-Level Profound Qi Pill here."

In the Black Tortoise Realm, Martial Artists primarily replenished their consumed Life Energy by eating or ingesting pills. Ordinary Martial Artists could recover their spent Life Energy through food, but a powerhouse like Shu Feng, with his heaven-defying cultivation speed, could only rely on medicinal pills for recovery.

The Bi Yao Demon Sect had an incredibly strict internal hierarchy. Servant Disciples wore white, Outer Disciples wore gray, Inner Sect Disciples wore black, and True Disciples could wear whatever they pleased.

Within the Bi Yao Demon Sect, one could generally determine a disciple’s status just by looking at their clothes. Those of lower status had to address those of higher status as Senior Brother and bow.

After leaving the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Hua Shilei led Shu Feng on a tour of the Task Institute, the Scripture Repository, the Punishment Hall, and other locations.

Hua Shilei pointed toward a spacious, elegant courtyard and smiled faintly. "This will be your residence. If you need anything, you can come find me."

Shu Feng said, "Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Only then did Hua Shilei flash a charming smile before turning and disappearing from sight.

Early the next morning, Shu Feng arrived at the Bi Yao Demon Sect’s Dharma Transmission Lower Courtyard.

"An Inner Sect Disciple! An Inner Sect Disciple actually came to attend a lecture! Who is he?"

"That’s Han Feng, the legend of our batch. He’s the one who killed the Demon Rat of the Twelve Giant Demons!"

"What! He killed the Demon Rat? That was a Martial Arts Grandmaster! How could he have taken it down?"

"He has exceptional Talent and Innate Divine Strength! His cultivation Talent is heaven-defying. I’m afraid he’s destined to become a True Disciple in the future!"

"..."

In the Bi Yao Demon Sect’s Dharma Transmission Lower Courtyard, amidst a crowd of Servant Disciples in white robes and a few Outer Disciples in gray, Shu Feng, dressed in the black of an Inner Sect Disciple, stood out like a crane among chickens.

’An Inner Sect Disciple!’

Dressed in the white robes of a Servant Disciple, Zhao Xiaolu stood among a group of her peers, a complex look in her beautiful eyes.

Not long ago, Zhao Xiaolu and Shu Feng had been equals. But the moment they entered the Bi Yao Demon Sect Headquarters, the difference in their statuses had become as wide as the heavens and the earth.

’Hmph, I’ll catch up to you soon enough!’

Dressed in gray robes, Yuan Ling’er let out a cold snort, staring at Shu Feng with eyes full of defiance. She had always been a favored daughter of heaven, and to now be surpassed by Shu Feng naturally left her dissatisfied.

An old, white-haired woman in cyan robes slowly walked in.

The moment they saw the white-haired old woman, everyone immediately fell silent.

"I am Luo Qing, responsible for teaching you the fundamentals! You may address me as Elder Luo! While I am teaching, do not interrupt, do not ask questions, and remain silent!"

Elder Luo’s expression was initially cold and indifferent, but when her gaze fell upon Shu Feng, she offered a kind smile. "Of course, Han Feng, you are an exception. If you have any questions, feel free to ask."

The news that Han Feng—Shu Feng’s alias—had killed the Demon Rat of the Twelve Giant Demons had already spread throughout the entire Bi Yao Demon Sect. If not for his lack of seniority and low cultivation base, he would have already been made a True Disciple.

Thus, Elder Luo showed a certain degree of respect for Han Feng, who was destined to become a True Disciple. Perhaps the Sect Leader or that Supreme Elder would take Han Feng as a disciple at any moment.

Seeing this, the Servant Disciples and Outer Disciples were all rather speechless, but none of them dared to say a word.

Shu Feng smiled faintly and said, "Yes!"

"Our Bi Yao Demon Sect has two primary Sect’s Demon Techniques: the Jade Wave Demon Technique and the Ten Thousand Gu Demon Technique! Of the two Demon Techniques, the Jade Wave Demon Technique is orthodox and stable, but its drawback is that its cultivation speed is somewhat slow. The Ten Thousand Gu Demon Technique, on the other hand, requires the power of various Gu Insects. It is formidable, and its cultivation speed is fast."

"However, the Ten Thousand Gu Demon Technique also has a drawback. To cultivate it, one must raise various top-tier Gu Insects."