The anomaly in Li Xuan caused everyone outside the Spirit Soul Tower to look on in shock.
"It seems he's burning his bloodline. I wonder if this child can succeed," Xuan Yi Xian mused after a moment of silence.
"This child's spirit soul is ascending so rapidly! Could it be that his previous encounter within the Spirit Soul Tower caused a breakthrough in his spirit soul!" Wen Yuan Bai said, sensing something and then looking at Xuan Yi Xian in surprise.
"It hasn't broken through, but it should be much stronger than before. Moreover, this burning of bloodline seems to have made him immune to the suppression of his spirit soul and physical body," Xuan Yi Xian nodded.
Upon hearing this, Wen Yuan Bai and the others showed expressions of pleasant surprise. As long as Li Xuan inscribed his冥牌 (ming pai) now, he would succeed!
"Look! That Li Xuan has actually stood up again!"
At the same time, among the onlookers outside the Spirit Soul Tower, a sharp-eyed disciple noticed that Li Xuan, who had been kneeling, had now stood up again.
Hearing this, many disciples turned their gaze back to the ninth floor of the Spirit Soul Tower.
On the ninth floor, Li Xuan's body stood upright. The bloodstains on him had vanished completely.
A bloody glow emanated from him, and under everyone's watchful eyes, Li Xuan's eyes slowly opened.
Though Li Xuan's eyes were open, they held an extreme coldness, devoid of any emotion.
"Damn it, young master, do you not even have consciousness anymore?" The Heavenly Dao Brush was shocked by Li Xuan's state.
Perhaps it was the Heavenly Dao Brush's words that caused a flicker of fluctuation in Li Xuan's eyes. The next moment, Li Xuan's divine sense rapidly spread outwards.
As Li Xuan's divine sense permeated, a purple 冥牌 (ming pai) slowly materialized in mid-air on the ninth floor. Li Xuan beckoned, drawing it into his hand, and his spirit soul instantly merged into it.
The characters "Li Xuan" slowly formed in a powerful, flowing script.
Hum.
As Li Xuan inscribed the 冥牌 (ming pai), a spiritual light flashed and enveloped him.
As the Spirit Soul Tower dimmed around him, Li Xuan's figure vanished from the ninth floor.
"This child has actually succeeded! This is the second person, after our Ancestor, to inscribe a 冥牌 (ming pai) on the ninth floor. Sect Master, you must be aware of this child's formidable spirit soul. Joining my Ripple Peak would undoubtedly be the best choice!"
Seeing Li Xuan reappear outside the Spirit Soul Tower, Wen Yuan Bai excitedly said to Xuan Yi Xian.
"Sect Master, this child's spirit soul is indeed not weak, but his physical body can self-repair on the ninth floor and withstand the suppression of the Spirit Soul Tower. This proves his mastery of the physical body is also extremely high. Joining my Hong Shang Peak, he will surely stand out!" Hong Cheng En also hurriedly bowed to Xuan Yi Xian.
"This child could persevere in a losing situation and break through with a sudden realization, demonstrating immense willpower. Willpower is the most crucial foundation for cultivating battle intent. This child joining my Jun Shang Peak is the most suitable!" Mu Qing Yu, the peak master of Jun Shang Peak, couldn't sit still any longer as Wen Yuan Bai and Hong Cheng En began to contend.
"This child has already achieved considerable success in both his physical body and spirit soul. The strand of sword intent I sensed earlier was extremely powerful. If he joins my An Shang Peak to cultivate the way of the sword, he will surely blossom comprehensively and become a versatile disciple of my Xuan Sect!" Leng Fei Hong said with an unchanging expression.
"Sect Master, you must uphold justice for me. This child had already chosen my Lang Ya Peak from the beginning. According to the Xuan Sect's regulations, it cannot be changed!" Gong Zi Mo huffed and also chimed in.
Xuan Yi Xian smiled wryly and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, alright. We had already agreed that if this child emerged, we would let him choose again. I am well aware of your intentions. Such talent is indeed tempting even to me."
"However, isn't it enough for him to be a disciple of my Xuan Sect? Furthermore, no matter who he follows, there will inevitably be omissions. How he chooses should be up to him to decide."
Everyone fell silent. As Xuan Yi Xian said, no matter which peak Li Xuan chose, the primary focus of his cultivation would inevitably sideline other aspects.
After all, at their level, the cultivation techniques they practiced were not easily guided by others. As the saying goes, "different trades lead to different skills." For someone who primarily cultivated the sword to guide a disciple in cultivating their physical body or spirit soul would undoubtedly be somewhat lacking.
"Alright, it's rare for my Xuan Sect to be so lively. Now, let's hear this little fellow's own choice."
Seeing Wen Yuan Bai and the others fall silent, Xuan Yi Xian smiled. With a wave of his hand, a spiritual light flashed, and the clouds concealing the six of them instantly dispersed.
"Little fellow, come forward," Xuan Yi Xian said, smiling kindly at Li Xuan and gesturing him forward.
Li Xuan, having regained his consciousness after exiting the Spirit Soul Tower, naturally felt the quiet atmosphere outside. Just as he was about to walk towards where Xi Chu Yun was, he felt a sudden shift as several intense gazes focused on him.
Upon hearing the voice, he realized that the six figures previously in mid-air, Yue Ming Chi and the others, had now landed. They were currently beckoning him forward.
"Disciple Li Xuan pays his respects to all seniors," Li Xuan stepped forward a few paces, standing beside Yue Ming Chi and the other ten, and bowed respectfully to Xuan Yi Xian and the other six.
At this moment, Li Xuan had already guessed the identities of the six from the attitude of Yue Ming Chi and the others, but he didn't know who was who, so he could only address them generally.
Xuan Yi Xian smiled and nodded, then said, "Li Xuan, you have done very well. I am Xuan Yi Xian, and by the grace of our Ancestor, I currently serve as the Sect Master of Xuan Sect. Today, you are the second person, after our Ancestor, to successfully inscribe a 冥牌 (ming pai) on the ninth level of the Spirit Soul Tower."
"However, my Xuan Sect is divided into six peaks, each with different teachings. These individuals beside me are the peak masters of each peak. If they were to personally guide you, it would significantly shorten your path. Therefore, do you need to change your previous choice?"
As Xuan Yi Xian spoke, Gong Zi Mo's face visibly tensed. The other four, however, appeared expectant.
If Li Xuan needed to change his choice, it would directly negate Lang Ya Peak. If that were the case, the other peaks would have an equal opportunity.
"Disciple Li Xuan pays his respects to the Sect Master and all Peak Masters," Li Xuan was momentarily stunned. He bowed again to Xuan Yi Xian and the others before slowly rising.
A thoughtful expression crossed Li Xuan's face, and his gaze gradually firmed. "Replying to the Sect Master, the choice I made previously was a decision I reached after careful consideration. Therefore, I still adhere to my original decision and will not change."
"Good!" As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, Gong Zi Mo's face lit up with joy, and he burst into unrestrained laughter. "Heh heh, boy, you suit my taste. After entering Lang Ya Peak, everything within Lang Ya Peak is yours to use!"
Gong Zi Mo's words made Wen Yuan Bai and the others' expressions turn grim. However, with Xuan Yi Xian present and due to their prior agreement, they couldn't say anything.
On the other hand, Yue Ming Chi and Fu Yao Jin's faces grew increasingly bitter. Even Xie Yu Shan, at this moment, opened his mouth and looked at Li Xuan with envy.
"Disciple thanks Peak Master for his kind offer. However, as a newcomer, I have not yet created any value for the Xuan Sect. Therefore, I hope Peak Master will treat me equally, allowing me to cultivate wholeheartedly."
Li Xuan was somewhat surprised in his heart. He had only entered the ninth level of the Spirit Soul Tower, yet he was granted such great authority.
However, Li Xuan was well aware of the principle that "the tallest tree in the forest catches the wind." Although Gong Zi Mo spoke thus, if Li Xuan truly acted accordingly, it would only invite criticism.
"To remain calm in the face of temptation shows excellent character. Since that is the case, I respect your choice. Junior Brother Zi Mo, this child will belong to your Lang Ya Peak."
Xuan Yi Xian also looked at Li Xuan with some surprise, then smiled and turned his gaze to Gong Zi Mo, saying, "Junior Brother Zi Mo, this child will belong to your Lang Ya Peak."
"Thank you, Sect Master. Heh heh, you old fellows couldn't snatch him away from me in the end! Haha, little fellow, after you've settled into your cave dwelling with Senior Brother Xie, follow him to the peak."
Gong Zi Mo laughed heartily again after speaking, and then vanished from his spot.
"Alright, the disciple recruitment event has now concluded. All of you Peak Masters, please bring your Saint Disciples back," Xuan Yi Xian said with a wry smile at Gong Zi Mo's actions, then gestured to Yue Ming Chi.
"Disciples obey Sect Master's orders!" Yue Ming Chi and the others bowed in response.
Xuan Yi Xian nodded, then looked at Wen Yuan Bai and the others, smiling, and said, "This child is now a disciple of our Xuan Sect. If you still have any intentions, feel free to discuss with Junior Brother Zi Mo. I believe Junior Brother Zi Mo is not someone who would be overly arrogant. Alright, let's go."
Upon hearing Xuan Yi Xian's words, Wen Yuan Bai and the others understood his meaning, and their expressions gradually improved. After bowing to Xuan Yi Xian, they all disappeared into the void.