Chapter 782

Chapter 782: Fourth-Generation Disciples

In a secret realm within the demon race, Heituan was in discussions with the elders of his clan.

"The supreme figure of the human race has personally reached out to the major sects and the Elder Council. Our Iron-eating Beast Clan is to send one hundred members to the Hidden Spirit Sect, where they will receive the same treatment as inner sect disciples. I think this is acceptable," Heituan stated, clearly expressing his stance.

"It feels a bit like we’re trading our clan members for benefits, but since it’s the supreme figure of the human race making the offer, it’s hard to refuse," a gray and white iron-eating beast said, visibly conflicted.

"Not much is known about the Grand Elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect in the human cultivation world. They started as an artifact great master and quickly rose to suppress some of the strongest beings in the beast race."

"Heituan, what was your impression when you met with the human supreme?" asked the beast king seated at the head of the table.

"It was quite friendly; they showed a clear fondness for our clan, almost like meeting an old friend. Even when I made some slightly bold comments, the supreme figure didn’t seem to mind," Heituan reflected before answering.

"Also, the meeting took place in a small courtyard where the supreme figure resides."

"Judging by the surprised look on their disciple’s face, I might have been the first beast to be invited into that courtyard," Heituan added.

"We can agree to the supreme figure’s terms, but we must have one of our beast kings present to oversee. If the Hidden Spirit Sect has any ulterior motives towards our clan members, we will do whatever it takes to bring them back, even if it means mobilizing our entire clan."

"The Iron-eating Beast Clan will never be enslaved!" the beast king declared from his seat.

"Never be enslaved!"

"Heituan, you will lead this mission. Select some of our clan members who are still weaning and haven’t started cultivation to send to the Hidden Spirit Sect," the beast king ordered.

"Heituan accepts the command."

A new day dawned on the small island where the demon division was based, and the low-cultivation members of the Spirit Rabbit Clan began their daily tasks.

All the Spirit Rabbits gathered in a small square.

Each little rabbit held a little notebook in their paws.

"The sect’s interests come above all else!"

"I am willing to dedicate myself to the sect! I am willing to dedicate myself to the Grand Elder!"

"To eliminate all enemies of the sect!"

"Plant one more spirit herb, have one less child, and our sect will grow even stronger in the future!"

All the little rabbits wore serious and devout expressions as they gazed at the statue of Xu Fan in the center of the square, as if looking upon a divine figure.

Gradually, each little rabbit extended a spiritual thread imbued with the force of faith from their heads, slowly converging towards the statue in the center of the square.

The threads varied in thickness and color, some deep and some light.

After completing their morning training, all the Spirit Rabbits enjoyed a delightful breakfast.

A serving of spirit grass, a Water Spirit Carrot, and a random Spiritual Fruit.

This was a benefit arranged by the great Pangolin for the Spirit Rabbit Clan following recent reforms.

Thus, in the hearts of all the Spirit Rabbits, the Grand Elder was first, the great Pangolin was second, and the Jade Light Beast King was third.

After their delicious breakfast, all the Spirit Rabbits energetically headed to their respective duties.

They worked on opening spirit fields, planting spirit herbs, and maintaining specialized spirit herbs.

Under the Pangolin’s leadership, the efficiency of the entire demon division had increased by at least thirty percent.

Now, the demon division was even competing with the outer disciples for tasks.

The elders of the Outer Sect were quite troubled by this situation.

At that time, a group of special disciples arrived at Hidden Spirit Island.

Xu Fan, accompanied by Qiu Ziyuan, personally went to greet them.

Upon seeing the round, recently weaned iron-eating beasts on the ground, Xu Fan couldn’t help but feel a surge of affection.

He kept picking up one after another, cuddling them.

After indulging himself with the little creatures, he finally looked up at Heituan, the leader of the group.

"These are all fourth-generation disciples of our Hidden Spirit Sect. For their physical and mental health, could you also arrange for their families to come here?"

"Don’t worry, they won’t stay at Hidden Spirit Sect permanently. Once these disciples reach the Golden Core Stage, they can return home," Xu Fan explained, holding the most adorable iron-eating beast.

"Our Hidden Spirit Sect won’t restrict their freedom; they can visit home anytime they wish."

Xu Fan offered these generous terms just to ensure these little ones had a healthy and nurturing environment.

Heituan pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

However, he was still puzzled as to why this supreme figure of the human race held the Iron-eating Beast Clan in such high regard.

"Then it’s settled."

"Ziyuan, we will officially enroll the fourth-generation disciples for the Hidden Spirit Sect."

"Please enter the list you previously gave me along with these iron-eating beasts into the database," Xu Fan instructed.

"Understood, Grand Elder," Qiu Ziyuan replied, though he found the situation unusual, he didn’t question it further.

Thus, one hundred recently weaned iron-eating beasts officially became the fourth-generation disciples of the Hidden Spirit Sect.

To accommodate them, the immigrants designated a special area to cultivate the finest spirit bamboo in the cultivation world.

Xu Fan’s preferential treatment of these new disciples made the existing disciples somewhat envious.

Particularly those in the demon division, who were green with envy upon hearing that beasts were being accepted as fourth-generation disciples.

They repeatedly petitioned the pangolin to open up pathways to the inner sect.

In response to these requests, the pangolin firmly rejected them.

"The promotion channels for outer sect disciples have never been opened; you think you can advance to inner sect disciples? Keep dreaming!"

In Xu Fan’s courtyard, he was cradling an iron-eating beast as if soothing a child.

"From now on, you will be my registered disciple~"

The little iron-eating beast didn’t understand Xu Fan’s words and kept nuzzling against him.

It seemed to find Xu Fan’s scent particularly appealing.

Xu Fan took out a fresh green spirit bamboo, prepared it, and handed it to the little iron-eating beast in his arms.

"Congratulations on fulfilling your wish, Master," Xu Yuexian said, her voice tinged with envy as she watched Xu Fan with the little iron-eating beast.

She had never received such preferential treatment.

Xu Fan nodded with satisfaction.

"Master, recently I’ve had profound insights into the wide road; a new technique has emerged in my mind. I believe cultivating this technique could quickly lead me to the Golden Immortal realm," Xu Yuexian shared.

"How quickly?" Xu Fan asked, intrigued.

"It could be achieved within fifty thousand years," Xu Yuexian replied.

"Are you confident about reaching the Great Luo level? Or even surpassing it?" Xu Fan inquired directly.

"Reaching the Great Luo would already be the limit," Xu Yuexian considered before answering.

"Then this technique isn’t worth pursuing. As long as you follow me, you will reach wherever I go."

His calm tone was filled with unwavering confidence.

The technique he had developed, the Five Elements Technique, had already been enhanced to the Golden Immortal level. By following the prescribed steps, even those with modest talents could achieve the corresponding realm.

"I understand, Master," Xu Yuexian nodded in agreement.

"Next month, on the first, Pang Fu will be heading to the South Mountain Realm. If you wish to go, you can take the same teleportation formation with him," Xu Fan informed her.

Xu Yuexian’s eyes lit up; if it weren’t for the high cost of teleportation, she would have visited the South Mountain Realm much sooner.