Below the testing platform, thousands of people watched the scene unfold.

  Their mouths were agape, eyes filled with surprise and envy.

  They had all come to participate in the disciple recruitment ceremony, yet before this, they had never even seen these high-ranking elders.

  However, Xiao Lingchen's appearance not only drew them out but also had them scrambling to take him as their disciple.

  Such treatment, how could they not be astonished, how could they not be envious?

  "My dear disciple, I am the Grand Elder of the Supreme Mystical Sect. In terms of experience and resources, no one can compare to me except the Sect Master. If you take me as your master, your path of cultivation will be smooth and unimpeded."

  "Good disciple, our Small Bamboo Peak typically doesn't accept male disciples, but I can make an exception for you. As long as you join my sect, I will have your senior sisters accompany you day and night in cultivation. Wouldn't that be delightful?"

  "Good disciple, don't listen to them. These people are eager to teach, but ask yourself, who in the entire Supreme Mystical Sect can teach a disciple better than I can?"

  "..."

  Several high-ranking elders argued fiercely over Xiao Lingchen, none willing to give him up.

  "No need to argue any further."

  At that moment, a cool voice suddenly rang out.

  Like a refreshing breeze in the summer, it instantly dispelled all the heat.

  When everyone came to their senses, a woman in a white dress had already appeared in front of Xiao Lingchen.

  In that second, time seemed to stand still.

  "Wow... what a beautiful fairy sister!"

  Xiao Lingchen murmured in a daze.

  The woman before him had eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like autumn waters, and skin as fair as snow.

  Her white dress fluttered in the breeze, making her look like a fairy descending to the mortal world, stunningly beautiful.

  Standing next to her, one could even catch a faint, refreshing fragrance that was invigorating.

  It could be said that even in two lifetimes, the woman in the white dress before him was the most beautiful he had ever seen, without a doubt!

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  As the woman in the white dress appeared, the high-ranking elders of the Supreme Mystical Sect ended their quarrel.

  Each one showed a look of fear and respect, bowing reverently.

  "Sect Master!"

  "Sect Master?"

  The crowd below was immediately abuzz.

  Rumors had it that the Sect Master of the Supreme Mystical Sect was as elusive as a dragon, and no one expected to see this mysterious Sect Master today.

  What shocked everyone even more was that the mysterious Sect Master of the Supreme Mystical Sect was such a beautiful fairy.

  Jiang Luoxian's eyes, like autumn waters, held a hint of displeasure, as the elders' quarrel had disturbed her peaceful cultivation.

  She was about to reprimand them.

  But when she saw Xiao Lingchen and met his gaze, an inexplicable flutter stirred in her heart.

  She bent slightly, gently taking Xiao Lingchen's wrist.

  A gentle stream of spiritual power flowed into Xiao Lingchen's body, wandering around.

  Moments later, Jiang Luoxian seemed to have discovered something, and a look of shock appeared in her eyes, usually as calm as water.

  "You..."

  After taking a deep breath, she finally asked, "Would you like to be my apprentice??"

  "What?"

  "Sect Master, you..."

  Jiang Luoxian's words left the elders stunned.

  It was no secret within the sect that Jiang Luoxian had long ceased taking disciples.

  They never expected that Xiao Lingchen's appearance would rekindle her desire to take on a disciple!

  And the most crucial point was that Xiao Lingchen was also the disciple they wanted!

  Jiang Luoxian glanced at them indifferently: "Do you have any objections?"

  The elders had countless words stuck in their throats, but in the end, they all shook their heads, indicating no objections.

  It would be a joke to have objections, not to mention that Jiang Luoxian was their Sect Master, with high status and unfathomable strength.

  Only someone tired of living would dare to have objections.

  Seeing this, Jiang Luoxian withdrew her gaze and looked at Xiao Lingchen once more.

  She asked again: "Would you like to take me as your master?"

  Without any hesitation, Xiao Lingchen respectfully bowed: "Greetings, Master."

  A faint smile finally appeared on Jiang Luoxian's face, like the melting of frost and snow, indescribably beautiful.

  "Come with me."

  With that, Jiang Luoxian took Xiao Lingchen's hand and flew towards the sect, under the envious gazes of countless disciples.

  Leaving the elders behind to sigh helplessly.

  ***

  The Supreme Mystical Sect was vast, spanning several mountain ranges.

  Spiritual Qi lingered between the mountains, buildings stood tall, and disciples could often be seen coming and going for cultivation.

  Following Jiang Luoxian, Xiao Lingchen soon arrived at a wooden house on the back mountain of the main peak.

  Surrounded by woods and shrouded in ethereal mist, it was particularly serene.

  After entering the wooden house, the two sat down on two meditation cushions glowing with spiritual light.

  Xiao Lingchen was surprised to find that the fatigue and soreness in his legs vanished the moment he sat down!

  Only then did Jiang Luoxian speak again: "My name is Jiang Luoxian. You should know by now that your talent is extraordinary. From now on, you will cultivate here with me. I hope you can focus wholeheartedly, train diligently, and strive to achieve enlightenment soon."

  Xiao Lingchen nodded, silently repeating Jiang Luoxian's name in his heart.

  Luoxian, like a fairy, indeed, she was as beautiful and ethereal as her name suggested.

  Then, unable to contain his curiosity, Xiao Lingchen asked: "Master, you said my talent is extraordinary, but just how extraordinary is it? I have no concept of it yet. I hope you can enlighten me."

  Jiang Luoxian explained truthfully: "For someone who wishes to cultivate, talent is crucial, and the spiritual root is one of the basic standards to judge a person's talent. Spiritual roots are generally divided into grades one to nine, with one being the lowest and nine being the highest. Generally, those who reach the seventh-grade spiritual root or above are considered exceptionally gifted.

  Some people are born geniuses, with spiritual roots beyond the ninth grade, known as Heavenly Grade, or Heavenly Spirit Root."

  Xiao Lingchen blinked: "So, am I a Heavenly Spirit Root?"

  He remembered vaguely hearing the elders below the platform mention something about him being a Heavenly Spirit Root during the talent test.

  Jiang Luoxian responded truthfully: "Yes, and no."

  Xiao Lingchen was puzzled, looking confused.

  Jiang Luoxian carefully explained: "People only know that above the ninth grade is the Heavenly Spirit Root, but in my view, Heavenly Spirit Roots also have their own distinctions.

  For example, I am also a Heavenly Spirit Root, but my cultivation speed far surpasses other cultivators with the same root.

  Therefore, I have personally divided Heavenly Spirit Roots into grades one to nine.

  Most geniuses can only reach the first-grade Heavenly Spirit Root, while those more exceptional can reach the third or even fourth grade. As for me, I have reached the seventh grade!"

  Gasp!

  After hearing Jiang Luoxian's explanation, Xiao Lingchen couldn't help but take a deep breath.

  Doesn't that mean his master is also an exceptional genius?

  At this moment, Xiao Lingchen had already decided in his heart that he must hold onto this golden opportunity.

  Whether he could thrive in this world would depend on his master!

  Then, Xiao Lingchen excitedly asked:

  "Master, what grade is my spiritual root?"

  Jiang Luoxian nodded and replied:

  "You... surpass the ninth grade, you are of the Supreme Grade!"