Jiang Zhiwei?

Lu Yan was certain that he had never heard this name before, and the version histories of the Xianxia he knew had never mentioned Jiang Zhiwei.

Yet this person, who seemed to appear out of thin air, suddenly appeared in the Ancestral Hall of the Taiyi Sect, claiming to be an Immortal, making anyone suspicious.

Noticing Lu Yan's puzzled expression, Jiang Zhiwei was not annoyed but smiled slightly and continued:

"Within the Taiyi Sect, they also call me—the First True Disciple!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ceiling of the Ancestral Hall instantly transformed into a vast starry sky world, with thirty-six stars symbolizing the Taiyi True Inheritors shining brightly.

No matter how the other stars shone, their light could only converge towards the topmost first star, whose brilliance was as resplendent as the great sun illuminating all realms.

Above the Immortal Dao, the True Monarchs of each branch of the Taiyi Sect in Divinity Transformation were all shaken, looking towards the First Successor Position above the sky.

"Could it be that the First True Disciple is about to appear?"

"I haven't seen the First True Disciple in seven hundred years. If I could have an audience with this True Disciple before my life span ends, it would not be a life wasted."

"Seven hundred years ago, after slashing the external evil with his sword, the First True Disciple retreated into the Secret Realm, no longer appearing in the world, even passing down only a few decrees."

"With changes to the True Disciple trial and movements in the First True Successor Position, it seems it is a sign of great prosperity for our Taiyi Sect!"

Even the nine formidable True Inheritors, who seemed like deities, were solemnly gazing at the First Successor Position, with faint expectations in their eyes.

But the outcome disappointed everyone in the Taiyi Sect, for no matter how brightly the thirty-six stars shone, the First Successor Position still only held the simple mat woven from straw.

In the Ancestral Hall, Lu Yan gazed at the celestial phenomenon above, his sight falling on the mat at the First Successor Position.

The seemingly messy straw mat was nearly identical to the one beneath Jiang Zhiwei.

Such a sight made Lu Yan believe Jiang Zhiwei's words, that the young man with an ethereal bearing before him was indeed the rumored First True Disciple.

With this thought, Lu Yan bowed respectfully towards Jiang Zhiwei atop the offering platform:

"Lu Yan, pays respect to the First True Disciple!"

Jiang Zhiwei waved his hand with a smile, his demeanor relaxed:

"By entering this Ancestral Hall, you are one of the thirty-six True Disciples of Taiyi, on the same rank as me with no need for formalities."

Though Jiang Zhiwei's words were casual, Lu Yan did not find any comfort in them.

In name, Lu Yan, a newly promoted Taiyi True Inheritor, and Jiang Zhiwei, the First True Disciple, were both among the thirty-six True Disciples.

Yet from Mu Chunqiu, Lu Yan learned that those not yet at Divinity Transformation were only temporary True Disciples. When the hundred-year lifespan limit was reached, they would lose their True Successor positions, with an immense difference in status and authority compared to true Divinity Transformation True Disciples.

Even Divinity Transformation True Disciples were insignificant in front of the nine great True Inheritors.

As for the rumored First True Disciple, they far surpassed the nine great True Inheritors, with some claiming that the First True Disciple was almost indistinguishable from an Immortal.

Lu Yan once thought this was a deliberate exaggeration by the disciples of the Taiyi Sect, but from the current situation, it seemed he had underestimated the true strength of the First True Disciple.

"I know you must have many doubts in your heart, and today you may ask me anything as a reward for entering the Ancestral Hall."

Upon hearing Jiang Zhiwei's words, Lu Yan was initially stunned, and then his expression changed drastically.

Jiang Zhiwei's words brought many pieces of information to Lu Yan's mind.

For instance, having just returned to the Xianxia version for only a few days, upon finding Mu Chunqiu in the Mang Mountain Branch, he heard news that the First True Disciple would open the True Successor Assembly.

According to Mu Chunqiu, the True Successor Assembly was typically held every ten years, where the True Disciples over a hundred years old would step down, handing over the positions and power to new True Disciples.

But this time, the True Successor Assembly did not reach the original ten-year deadline; it was an impromptu decision by the First True Disciple. Based on the timing, the decree from the First True Disciple was almost at the time Lu Yan had just arrived at the Xianxia version.

At that time, Lu Yan was eager to seek the Immortal, not thinking much, but now everything seemed to hint at a coincidence.

Especially since the True Disciple trial was changed from the previous Secret Realm trial to a conflict trial in the starry sky world, as if it was tailor-made for Lu Yan.

Thinking of this, Lu Yan couldn't help but ask:

"Was this True Disciple trial intentionally set up for me by you?"

"Of course!"

Jiang Zhiwei did not hide anything, resting his chin in his hand, appearing lazy but unable to conceal his transcendent demeanor.

"According to the original rules, the next True Disciple trial should be in three years, but I believed you couldn't wait until then, so I held the True Disciple trial early.

This decision was made after we met once."

"Met once?" Lu Yan's mind trembled, immediately searching his memory for any information about Jiang Zhiwei.

"Here's a hint!" Jiang Zhiwei showed a mischievous smile on his face.

"Nine Nether City, Underworld Divine Hall."

Lu Yan's heart surged with great waves, immediately recalling the gaze he felt upon leaving Nine Nether City.

At that time, he assumed it was the gaze of the Celestial Dao, not expecting that Jiang Zhiwei had already noticed him back then, even guessing the connection between Lu Yan and the Underworld.

In that instant, Lu Yan even had the urge to turn around and leave.

After experiencing so many versions, this was the second time Lu Yan felt completely seen through, the first being in the Longevity version with the presence behind it.

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