The Four Peaks First Seats stepped forward together. Their dignified gazes swept across the ten young disciples, one by one, before one of them spoke.
"Now that the New Disciples Ranking Competition has concluded, you may choose which Peak you wish to join according to the rules."
The mont the words fell, the disciples behind the top four spoke eagerly.
"I choose Earth Pillar Peak!"
"I choose Profound Mystery Peak!"
"I choose Human Origin Peak!"
Voices rang out one after another, filled with excitent.
Only Li Yun, Ye Beichen, Zhu Xin, and Han Lingxue remained silent, their expressions calm as they awaited their turn.
"Good! Good! Good!"
The Earth Pillar Peak First Seat and the other three First Seats nodded repeatedly, smiles spreading across their faces as they accepted the young geniuses who had chosen their respective Peaks.
Although these disciples could not compare to Li Yun and the others, they were still rare talents. Bringing them under their Peaks would strengthen their foundations and enhance their future competitiveness.
Yet while the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat and the other two seed satisfied, the Heaven Mandate Peak Head’s expression gradually darkened.
Not a single disciple had chosen Heaven Mandate Peak.
News of its decline had clearly spread throughout the sect. Everyone understood the situation. People naturally gravitated toward rising fortunes rather than fading glory. Even if Heaven Mandate Peak had once stood at the very summit, no one wished to gamble their future on a Peak that was now losing influence.
The Profound Mystery Peak First Seat’s gaze shifted and settled on Han Lingxue.
"Han Lingxue, is it? Are you willing to join my Profound Mystery Peak? If you do, I will guarantee that your cultivation resources will be three tis that of an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple. You will also receive frequent guidance from the elders of Profound Mystery Peak. What do you say?"
Murmurs of envy rippled through the surrounding disciples.
Those who had voluntarily chosen their Peaks would begin as ordinary Inner Sect Disciples and receive standard resources. However, being personally recruited by a First Seat ant priority treatnt from the very beginning. The difference in starting point alone was enough to stir jealousy.
Han Lingxue smiled gently and bowed.
"I am willing."
The Profound Mystery Peak First Seat nodded with visible satisfaction.
Soon after, the Human Origin Peak First Seat turned his attention toward Zhu Xin.
"Zhu Xin, are you willing to join my Human Origin Peak? If you agree, you will receive five tis the resources of an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple. I will personally guide your martial path, and you will even have the opportunity to comprehend our ultimate art, the Heaven Breaking Overlord Fist."
The offer was generous and unmistakably direct.
Zhu Xin had already made his decision long ago. Now that the Human Origin Peak First Seat personally extended his hand, there was no hesitation in his eyes.
"I am willing." He bowed respectfully, his voice steady and firm.
After Zhu Xin made his choice, all eyes gradually shifted toward Ye Beichen.
Although he was still sowhat injured from Li Yun’s final strike, his bearing remained steady. He stood upright, his expression cold and restrained, clearly unwilling to show weakness before the crowd.
The Human Origin Peak First Seat stepped forward first.
"Ye Beichen, are you willing to join my Human Origin Peak? I am prepared to..."
Before he could finish, the Profound Mystery Peak First Seat also spoke.
"Ye Beichen, if you join Profound Mystery Peak, I am willing to..."
The two First Seats openly competed for him. Even after his defeat, Ye Beichen’s talent remained undeniable.
Ye Beichen lowered his voice and replied calmly, "I thank both First Seats for your kindness, but I have already made my decision. I choose to join Earth Pillar Peak."
The Earth Pillar Peak First Seat’s eyes brightened instantly.
"Excellent!"
He stepped forward, his tone filled with confidence and authority.
"Ye Beichen, your talent is extraordinary. Even among the geniuses gathered in Earth Pillar Peak, you would rank within the top ten. Since you have chosen us, I will naturally spare no effort in cultivating you. The resources you receive will be twenty tis that of an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple. I will personally guide your cultivation. You will also be granted access to our ultimate art, the Fla Destroyer Canon, as well as other powerful martial arts for comprehension."
His words carried weight and unmistakable favor.
"Thank you, First Seat."
Ye Beichen’s eyes shone with excitent. His talent was already exceptional. With the full backing of Earth Pillar Peak and personal guidance from its First Seat, his martial path would advance at an astonishing pace.
As the thought settled in his heart, he turned his gaze toward Li Yun, his eyes cold.
"Li Yun, although I lost to you this ti, that does not an I have truly lost. The competition between geniuses is never decided by a single victory or defeat. What matters is who stands at the end. I am confident that next ti, I will surpass you."
Li Yun smiled faintly, utterly unbothered.
"Quite confident," he replied evenly. "But I should remind you of sothing. Anyone I surpass can only watch my back from that mont onward. There will be no chance to catch up. Others are like this. You will be no exception."
Many believed Ye Beichen to be overbearingly arrogant, yet Li Yun’s pride ran just as deep, perhaps even deeper. It was simply quieter and sharper.
"You..."
Ye Beichen’s face darkened. He had once spoken similar words to others, yet now they were returned to him without rcy. For a mont, he found no reply.
Li Yun rely smiled and shifted his gaze away, no longer interested in continuing the exchange.
Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh.
In an instant, four sharp gazes landed squarely on Li Yun.
He instinctively raised his head and found the four First Seats staring straight at him. Their eyes glead with unusual intensity, and faint smiles curved across their faces. For so reason, the sight felt deeply unsettling. The way they looked at him was almost predatory, as though they had discovered so priceless treasure and were afraid it might slip away.
Li Yun’s heart skipped a beat. A chill crept up his spine, and goosebumps spread across his skin.
"Gulp."
He swallowed hard, forcing down the strange sense of danger rising within him. Plastering a stiff smile on his face, he asked cautiously, "Four First Seats... what exactly are you planning to do?"
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