143: Chapter 142 Preparing to Open the Mountain

Shenwu City, one afternoon.

Su Ling'er was bored in the courtyard, so she dragged Yun Xi and Lin Nian out.

The three walked along the street, looking left and right. Su Ling'er bought a few candied haws, one for each.

"There's a Medicinal Pill shop ahead, want to go take a look?" Yun Xi pointed not far away.

Su Ling'er was about to nod when she saw someone standing at the corner of the street out of the corner of her eye.

That person was wearing a bright red dress and had a stunning appearance; it was the Saintess of the Phoenix Clan, Junior Sister Feng Li.

Standing beside her was an old man in grey robes with a deep aura.

When Junior Sister Feng Li saw Su Ling'er, her eyes lit up.

The grey-robed old man, however, had a slight change in expression. He leaned into Junior Sister Feng Li's ear and whispered:

"Saintess, those are people from the Taixuan Sect..."

His tone was filled with worry, afraid that his Saintess might be reckless.

Junior Sister Feng Li glanced at him, her tone calm: "It's fine."

After saying that, she stepped forward and walked towards Su Ling'er.

"Eh, is that you?"

Su Ling'er recognized her. With a candied haw still in her mouth, she said indistinctly:

"You haven't returned to the Southern Region yet?"

Junior Sister Feng Li shook her head and said frankly:

"Not yet. Actually... I have been waiting for you all."

Su Ling'er was stunned for a moment: "Waiting for us? Waiting for me?"

Junior Sister Feng Li hesitated for a moment, bit her lip, and seemed to have made up her mind: "I want to join the Taixuan Sect."

The candied haw in Su Ling'er's hand almost fell.

She opened her mouth, then closed it again. She looked at Junior Sister Feng Li, then at the tense Elder behind her, and finally shook her head:

"I can't make the decision on this. I have to ask Revered Master."

Junior Sister Feng Li nodded: "I know. That's why I want to ask you to help me inquire. Please."

Su Ling'er thought about it and agreed:

"Alright, I'll help you ask. But I can't guarantee whether Revered Master will agree."

Junior Sister Feng Li smiled slightly: "Many thanks."

Su Ling'er pulled Yun Xi and Lin Nian away.

At the street corner, the grey-robed Elder walked to Junior Sister Feng Li's side and said with lingering fear:

"Saintess, was this trip too reckless? What if we offended the Immortal Sect..."

Junior Sister Feng Li watched the backs of Su Ling'er and the others as they walked away, her tone calm:

"It's fine. In my observation, the people of the Taixuan Sect are not unreasonable. Besides, I just want to join the Immortal Sect. At worst, they just won't accept me."

The Elder sighed and said nothing more.

Back at the courtyard, Su Ling'er headed straight for Lin Chen's room and pushed the door open without knocking.

Lin Chen was holding a teacup. Seeing her storm in, he didn't even raise his eyelids:

"What is it?"

Su Ling'er approached and said with a grin:

"Revered Master, today we ran into that Saintess from the Phoenix Clan on the street, the one who fought me on the ring earlier. She said she wants to join the Taixuan Sect and asked me to help ask."

Lin Chen put down the teacup, and just as he was about to speak, the System's voice suddenly rang in his mind.

[Ding — Detected that the Taixuan Sect has become an Ancient Immortal Sect, but the number of Disciples is seriously insufficient, with only three thousand or so. How can this be?]

[As the future strongest Sect in the heavens and myriad worlds, you must recruit talent widely!]

[Task issued: Recruit 30,000 Disciples.]

[Task requirements: No restrictions on Aptitude, excellent Heart-Nature.]

[Task reward: Issued based on completion.]

Lin Chen listened and pondered.

More than three thousand Disciples is indeed too few.

If a Sect wants to truly develop and grow, relying only on high-end combat power is not enough; the Foundation must be the Disciples.

He looked at Su Ling'er and nodded:

"Alright, you tell her that the Taixuan Sect will open the mountain to recruit Disciples in a while. She can come and participate in the assessment then."

Su Ling'er's eyes lit up: "Really?"

Lin Chen glanced at her: "When has your Revered Master ever told a lie?"

Su Ling'er chuckled and turned to run: "I'm going to tell her!"

Lin Chen shook his head and took a sip of his tea.

Immediately, a sound transmission was sent out. A moment later, Tianxing, Shen Guyun, Lu Qingshuang, Mu Hanyan, and others arrived at the main hall one after another.

Lin Chen put down the teacup and got straight to the point:

"This Sect has decided to open the mountain to recruit Disciples in one month. Send an order back to the Sect and have Xiao Zhan prepare for the recruitment. People from all regions can sign up."

"The assessment standard is still the Heart-Questioning Heavenly Ladder. Heart-Nature comes first, Aptitude second."

Tianxing nodded: "This subordinate will go handle it."

Lin Chen picked up the teacup and took a sip: "Also, prepare to return to the Sect tomorrow."

The Elders acknowledged and dispersed.

The news soon reached the ears of Association President Zhou Yuechuan.

He hurried to the main hall, cupping his hands with a face full of smiles:

"Immortal Revered Master, you've only stayed for a few days, why are you leaving? Why not stay a few more days so this old man can fulfill his duty as a host."

Lin Chen looked at him and shook his head:

"Association President Zhou, you have been very thoughtful these past few days."

"The Sect still has matters to attend to, so it is inconvenient to stay longer."

Association President Zhou Yuechuan wanted to persuade him further, but footsteps were heard at the door.

Chen Qingyang, having changed into clean robes, walked quickly into the main hall.

He was ruddy and full of spirit, a different person from a few days ago.

When Association President Zhou Yuechuan saw him, his eyes lit up, and he quickly went up to greet him:

"Brother Chen, your injuries have healed?"

Chen Qingyang nodded.

Lin Chen saw him enter and glanced at him.

Chen Qingyang stepped forward and bowed deeply:

"For the grace of saving my life, Immortal Revered Master, Chen Qingyang has nothing to repay. I am willing to join the Taixuan Immortal Sect and serve the Immortal Sect."

Before Lin Chen could speak, Association President Zhou Yuechuan's mouth twitched at the side.

He cursed inwardly: This old thing is really shameless. Someone saved him, and he, on the contrary, is rushing to join the other party's Sect. He gets all the good things.

Lin Chen looked at Chen Qingyang and thought for a moment.

Peak of the Great Emperor, barely enough.

He nodded: "Alright. Then you shall join my Taixuan Immortal Sect."

Chen Qingyang was overjoyed and bowed again: "Thank you, Sect Master!"

Association President Zhou Yuechuan stood on the side, his eyes a little red.

He also wanted to speak, but hesitated for a long time, and swallowed the words back.

Chen Qingyang straightened up and said again:

"Sect Master, this subordinate has a grandson. I would like to go pick him up first, and then head to the Sect later."

Lin Chen nodded: "Go ahead."

Chen Qingyang acknowledged and turned to walk out.

Association President Zhou Yuechuan watched his back, his heart filled with mixed emotions. This old thing, his life is really good.

The next morning.

Lin Chen walked out of the courtyard and waved his hand.

The immortal king chariot appeared out of thin air, with golden light flowing and Dao patterns flickering in and out of existence. The bells on the top of the chariot rang incessantly.

Jin Yuanhao had long since transformed into his true form, a huge Golden Peng, spreading its wings and landing steadily in front of the chariot.

The chariot was spacious enough to seat everyone.

Association President Zhou Yuechuan led the deacons and Elders of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, already waiting outside the courtyard gate.

He straightened his robes, stepped forward, and bowed deeply:

"Respectfully sending off the Immortal Revered Master."

Behind him, the people of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce bowed in unison: "Respectfully sending off the Immortal Revered Master!"

Association President Zhou Yuechuan lowered his head, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the golden chariot, his heart still unable to help but tremble.

Although it was not the first time he had seen it, he was still deeply shocked by that Immortal might.

Lin Chen boarded the chariot, and the curtain was lowered.

Jin Yuanhao shook his wings, and the immortal king chariot soared into the sky, tearing through the Void Realm and disappearing into the rift.

Association President Zhou Yuechuan straightened up and looked at the slowly closing rift, remaining motionless for a long time.

A deacon next to him asked in a low voice: "Association President, shall we..."

"Go back." Association President Zhou Yuechuan withdrew his gaze, turned and walked back, then stopped after two steps.

"Pass down the order: from today onwards, no one in the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is allowed to be hostile to the Taixuan Immortal Sect. Violators will be expelled from the Chamber of Commerce."

The deacon hurriedly acknowledged.