11: Successfully accepted a disciple; the second personal disciple.

"Eh?"

The commotion in the crowd also caught Lin Chen's attention.

He had been using the Cave Heaven True Eye to observe the Disciples present.

But... unfortunately, there were simply too many people, at least several hundred thousand.

The Cave Heaven True Eye was also particularly taxing on his spiritual energy. As he looked through them one by one, his eyes were practically smoking, yet he still hadn't found a Disciple who could make the chaos great dao bell ring nine times.

"Top-grade Talent?"

Lin Chen was startled.

At this moment, the dense crowd had surrounded the youth in layers.

The atmosphere was one of excitement.

"This is trouble."

Lin Chen felt somewhat worried. If that youth truly was the Personal Disciple he was looking for, he would likely be snatched away by the various top Sects soon; there would be no way it would be his turn.

But just then, another commotion suddenly erupted from the crowd.

"It turns out to be Ultimate Trash Talent!"

"Damn, the trashiest of trash!"

"For such trash to enter my Sect as a Utility Disciple, I'd find it embarrassing!"

"I misjudged him!"

"What a waste of energy!"

"..."

Everyone felt cheated and began to curse loudly!

Countless foul words were hurled at the youth.

"How could this be..."

The youth was frozen on the spot, like a statue.

Just moments ago, he had been held up to the heavens by everyone and fought over by the top powers, but now he had been slammed heavily to the ground, his dignity trampled upon at will.

The massive contrast struck him like a bolt of lightning, leaving him speechless!

"Brother Bufan, are you okay?"

A beautiful young girl walked over and asked with concern.

"I, I..."

The youth felt bitter inside. He wanted to say he was fine, but such a massive blow was like a death sentence to him; how could he be fine... "Brother Bufan, I've already passed the first stage of the test... It's High Grade talent. I have to go participate in the second stage now. Take care of yourself, I'll come back to see you later..."

The girl said somewhat hesitantly.

"Sister Yan'er, you go ahead."

The youth forced a smile and spoke with difficulty.

In the distance, two figures were also watching the scene.

"I really thought it was Top-grade Talent! It gave me a fright!"

Miss Keke curled her lip.

"What a pity."

Jiang Xue watched from afar and sighed softly.

The crowd dispersed grumblingly, and only then did Lin Chen have the chance to approach.

He walked up to the youth, his expression calm.

"Cave Heaven True Eye, open!"

He secretly activated the Cave Heaven True Eye, and the youth's information was clearly displayed before him.

[Name: Xiao Bufan]

[Realm: Peak Foundation Establishment]

[Talent: Primal Sword Body (Unawakened)]

[Identity: Only son of the Xiao Family in the Eastern Domain]

[Background: Has shown extremely strong talent since childhood. Qi Refining at age three, Foundation Establishment at five, Peak Foundation Establishment at six. Hailed as a peerless Prodigy unseen in ten thousand years in the Eastern Domain. However, his cultivation stagnated after that and has remained at the Peak Foundation Establishment stage until now... The Xiao Family has been in decline for many years, and all hopes for the Family's revival are pinned on Xiao Bufan.]

[Since then, the Family has not given up and has tried everything possible.]

[However, they have never been able to awaken his talent.]

[Xiao Bufan wanted to make a name for himself at the Eastern Domain Disciple Recruitment Assembly to join a top Sect and turn his Family's fate around.]

[He is childhood sweethearts with the daughter of the Li Family head and has a marriage contract.]

[Encounter: ...Tested as Ultimate Trash Talent at the Eastern Domain Disciple Recruitment Assembly, his Dao Heart is nearly shattered...]

..."Great, this is exactly the Personal Disciple I'm looking for!"

"Now that everyone thinks he has Ultimate Trash Talent, no one will compete with me!"

"Once his Primal Sword Body awakens, you all can go cry about it!"

Lin Chen was overjoyed.

"Xiao Bufan, I am the Sect Master of Wending Sect, Lin Chen. Are you willing to take me as your master?"

Under the surprised gazes of the crowd, Lin Chen spoke calmly with a composed expression.

"It's him?"

Jiang Xue also noticed Lin Chen.

But she didn't know why Lin Chen wanted to take Xiao Bufan as a Disciple; she thought Lin Chen was kindly taking him in because he saw Xiao Bufan was pitiful.

"This Lin Chen, although he doesn't seem very bright, his heart is quite good."

Miss Keke muttered.

"Don't be rude!"

Jiang Xue really had a headache dealing with this outspoken Junior Sister.

"But it's true..."

Miss Keke said in a low voice.

On the other side.

Xiao Bufan looked up in disbelief, doubting if he had heard correctly.

"Senior, are you talking to me? But I have the trashiest talent..."

This Senior might not know the situation; if he knew the truth, he surely wouldn't be willing to take him as a Disciple.

"No, you don't!"

Lin Chen interrupted him.

"I am..."

Xiao Bufan was disheartened; no matter which Sect took in a piece of trash like him, it would surely bring shame to the Sect.

"I said you don't, so you don't!"

Lin Chen said decisively:

"A cultivator must have the dominance to forge ahead and let no one stand in their way!"

"What does Top-grade Talent matter!"

"Your talent is countless times stronger than so-called Top-grade Talent!"

"As long as you join my Wending Sect and take me as your master, I can activate your Primal Sword Body and let you soar from now on!"

"You only have this one chance!"

"I'll ask you one last time, are you willing?"

Lin Chen's words were like a great bell striking Xiao Bufan's heart.

After a long time, he knelt on the ground, his face covered in tears.

"This Disciple is willing!"

He heavily kowtowed three times.

Although he didn't know what kind of Sect Wending Sect was and had never heard of it.

Nor did he know if what Lin Chen said was just fooling him.

But... now, as long as there was still a Sect willing to take him, he shouldn't give up hope!

Even if the hope was slim, he had to fight for that sliver of life!

"Good, from now on you are my second Personal Disciple!"

Lin Chen smiled happily.

Just as the recruitment was successful, the System's notification sounded—

"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully recruiting a Disciple!"

[Obtained Reward: Purple Summoning Card × 1]

[Purple Summoning Card: Can summon a Peak Mahayana Stage expert at most]

[Obtained Reward: Sword Inquiry Mountain × 1]

[Sword Inquiry Mountain: Contains ten thousand swords of the heavens; can be placed in the Sect for Disciples to enter, and those destined may obtain them]

[Obtained Reward: Taichu Sword Art × 1]

[Taichu Sword Art: Tailored specifically for the Primal Sword Body, can activate the Primal Sword Body]

[Obtained Reward: Spirit Stones, Magic Treasures, various Medicinal Pills]

..."The rewards this time are also very generous!"

Lin Chen's mouth was almost crooked from smiling. With so many rewards, Wending Sect's current wealth and foundation were comparable to a top Sect in the Eastern Domain.

"Yo, isn't this the Xiao Family trash, Xiao Bufan?"

Just then, two Young Masters approached with mocking expressions.

A group of lackeys followed behind them.

"Haha, look at what Sect you've joined?"

"Wending Sect?"

"Where did this trash Sect come from?"

"I heard that Wending Sect is a total trash Sect! Its Sect Master Lin Chen only has a Middle Stage Soul Transformation cultivation, and ten years ago he even crippled his own cultivation and became a waste!"

"That's hilarious!"

"As expected, trash only deserves to join a trash Sect!"

"..."

These people laughed loudly, mocking to the extreme.

Hearing this, the crowd cast curious glances, pointing at Xiao Bufan, Lin Chen, and the others.

"You, you guys!"

Xiao Bufan's face turned red with anger, but he couldn't refute.

Because what they said was the truth.

"Hmm?"

The task was completed, and Lin Chen was about to leave with his two Disciples when two blind Young Masters blocked his path.