"Hmm...?"

Upon hearing the sudden noise from outside the hall, the brows of Junior Sister Dai and her companions all furrowed.

They turned to look.

And saw a group of people entering Chongming Hall.

The person leading them was an elder with graying eyebrows.

It was he who had spoken outside earlier.

"Senior Brother Qin Mountain..."

Junior Sister Dai and her companions' brows slightly furrowed.

Evidently, they hadn't expected this person to appear at this moment.

It's said that his master had a discord with the Celestial Essence Ancestor of the past.

His sudden arrival now clearly implies his intentions.

At this time, Dai Yunfang, also known as Junior Sister Dai, spoke calmly.

"Senior Brother Qin Mountain, you must understand that what we were discussing earlier is not the same as the situation you mentioned.

The two cannot be equated.

If Senior Brother Qin Mountain insists on linking them, forgive me for not agreeing."

"Hehe, Junior Sister Dai, no need to get angry?"

The elder with graying eyebrows, Qin Mountain, smiled faintly.

"In the end, we're just talking about a mere Nascent Soul Realm junior, hardly worth our dispute.

I said what I did earlier merely to emphasize that our Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land is not so easily accessible.

But considering he's a descendant of Master Tianyuan, granting him an Outer Sect disciple status is acceptable."

Upon hearing this, Dai Yunfang and her companions understood the elder's true intentions.

It's no wonder he spoke those words outside; this was his real purpose.

To make a descendant of a former sect elder an Outer Sect disciple is outright humiliation.

Indeed.

To most cultivators, even being an Outer Sect disciple of the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land is an aspiration.

But for the descendant of a former sect elder, it's not a boastful matter, rather an insult.

Especially with Ji Haoyuan on the verge of Divinity Transformation.

To have him among the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Outer Sect disciples is the epitome of humiliation.

In Dai Yunfang's perspective.

Ji Haoyuan, being a descendant of Master Tianyuan, deserves at least an elite Inner Sect disciple status.

In the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.

Disciple ranks are generally divided into Outer Sect, Inner Sect, and True Inheritor.

Among them, excluding Outer Sect and True Inheritor.

The Inner Sect disciple status is further divided into three levels.

Ordinary Inner Sect, Elite Inner Sect, and Core Inner Sect.

Each status level comes with different treatment, resources, and prestige.

Based on Ji Haoyuan's current cultivation realm, only the elite Inner Sect status is fitting.

At this moment, Junior Brother Pei, whose temples were slightly grayed, couldn't help but let out a cold snort.

"Senior Brother Qin Mountain, suggesting Master Tianyuan's descendant become an Outer Sect disciple, how can you say that?

Don't you think this is excessive?"

"Is it?"

Qin Mountain didn't get angry but continued to smile.

"If an Outer Sect disciple isn't appropriate, then an Ordinary Inner Sect status will do.

Junior Brother Pei, Junior Sister Dai, you wouldn't have objections, would you?"

"Ordinary Inner Sect?"

Junior Brother Pei and Dai Yunfang's faces froze.

By now, they realized Qin Mountain's previous words were mere preludes for this suggestion.

If they raised objections now, it would seem they're being unreasonable.

Qin Mountain, the old fox, certainly wouldn't agree.

However, despite the difference of one rank between Ordinary and Elite Inner Sect.

Their treatment and resources are worlds apart.

Much like the distinction between ordinary and elite disciples in other sects.

The sect's recognition of each varies significantly.

Moreover, there's a crucial aspect.

Is Qin Mountain's action driven by personal vendetta or something behind him...

Contemplating this, Dai Yunfang and Junior Brother Pei's expressions grew serious.

Dai Yunfang spoke up, "Senior Brother Qin Mountain, I still find Ordinary Inner Sect inadequate.

This individual journeyed from the Southern Wilderness Realm, implying an undeniable bond with our sacred land.

I believe a Core Inner Sect status would be more fitting."

"Core Inner Sect?

Hehe, Junior Sister Dai, surely you're jesting with me?"

At this moment, though Qin Mountain wore a smile, a chill emanated from his eyes.

"I've already said, at most, this individual gets an Ordinary Inner Sect status.

If Junior Sister Dai insists further, don't fault me for disregarding morals and rules.

You know, this person is not part of the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land yet."

This statement instantly alarmed Dai Yunfang and Junior Brother Pei.

Indeed.

Currently, Ji Haoyuan isn't a disciple of their sacred land.

In harsh reality, even if Qin Mountain were to kill him, it wouldn't be a significant issue.

The worst consequence might be some reprimand later.

Would the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land really trouble a Void Refining elder over a deceased junior?

That's unlikely.

However, Qin Mountain knew.

If he truly resorted to such actions, relations with Dai Yunfang and the others would be irrevocably damaged.

Thus, unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn't act that way, merely using this leverage to deter Dai Yunfang and company.

Dai Yunfang and Junior Brother Pei discerned his intent.

But they were genuinely at a loss for a better solution at the moment.

At this point, the scholarly middle-aged Senior Brother Lu, who remained silent since Qin Mountain's arrival, finally spoke slowly.

"Let it be as Junior Brother Qin suggested, Ji Haoyuan shall enter the sacred land as an Ordinary Inner Sect disciple."

"Senior Brother Lu!"

Upon hearing the scholarly middle-aged man's words, Dai Yunfang and Junior Brother Pei were taken aback.

They hurriedly looked at Senior Brother Lu.

Seeing Senior Brother Lu shake his head.

"This matter is settled, you need not discuss further."

He then turned to Qin Mountain, speaking calmly,

"Junior Brother Qin, do you have any other matters?"

"Hehe, Senior Brother Lu's fairness satisfies me; I have no other business, I'll take my leave."

Having said this, Qin Mountain prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, the hooked-nose middle-aged man beside him, who had remained silent, suddenly laughed and said to Dai Yunfang and Junior Brother Pei,

"Senior Sister Dai, Senior Brother Pei.

If that junior truly has talent, you might let him challenge our sacred land's Ten Thousand Laws Map in the future.

Perhaps he'll leap through the dragon gate, directly achieving our sacred land's true inheritance status.

Hahaha!"

With laughter, the hooked-nose middle-aged man vanished alongside Qin Mountain and the others from Dai Yunfang and Junior Brother Pei's sight.

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