Legend of the Monster
192 Chapter. Private Disciple Elder Guan
After entering the Poison Mist Sect, Ling Tian and the others were instantly placed on the Inner Disciple section. This was because their cultivation levels were all already at the Diamond Star stage. According to the system and rules applied by the Poison Mist Sect, its members would be categorized according to their respective cultivation levels.
If sect members whose cultivation level was still at the Gold Star stage, they would only be Outer Disciples. For those whose cultivation level was at the Diamond Star stage would become Inner Disciples. As for sect members whose cultivation level had been at the Earth Star stage, they would become Core Disciples and could even be raised to an Elder.
The region within the Poison Mist Sect could be said to be extremely vast, it was around 1000 kilometers and was surrounded by several mountains as well as valleys. It is also a testing ground for his students to get their own resources by hunting Spirit Beasts.
If those disciples wanted to obtain even more resources, they could also carry out a mission that was outside the sect territory or had an important contribution to the sect.
"Haha ... Welcome back, Elder Yi! Are they all who have managed to become disciples at this year's competition?"
As the three Elders brought Ling Tian along with the others into a large building, there was the sound of joyful laughter welcoming their arrival. It was a yellow-clothed middle-aged man with a face filled with a thick beard and sideburns that made his countenance look sinister.
"Hehehe ... Greetings, Elder Guan! That's right, they are indeed the geniuses who have managed to qualify in this year's competition" said the middle-aged man who was summoned as Elder Yi while bowing in respect.
The two middle-aged men standing behind Elder Yi also immediately bowed followed by Ling Tian as well as Shen Tu Jiang and his companions.
"This is Elder Guan. He was the leader of the disciples who were in this place. You must all obey all his commands and never rebel." Elder Yi introduced the leader of the Inner Disciples to Ling Tian along with the others.
"Greetings, Elder Guan!"
Simultaneously Ling Tian and the others bowed in salute once again to Elder Guan.
"Interesting ... How fascinating! It seems like this year the three of you found geniuses who have exceeded the standards of our sect," Elder Guan said with a happy smile.
"As you can see, Elder Guan!" reply Elder Yi excitedly. Then he continued, "Especially this young man. His name was Shen Tu Jiang of the Shen Clan in Luan City. He was only 25 years old, but his cultivation level had reached the fifth stage of Diamond Stars. His ability is also extraordinary. I suggest you take it as a private disciple before the other Elders take a glance at it."
Hearing his name being exaggerated in front of Elder Guan, Shen Tu Jiang pretended to display an extremely awkward smile in order to hide his pride and haughty nature.
"Haha ... There is no need to explain it to me, Elder Yi! I can find out in just one look." Elder Guan laughed out loud, then turned to Shen Tu Jiang and asked, "What do you think, young man? Do you want to acknowledge me as your teacher?"
Shen Tu Jiang's friends gasped in shock upon hearing what Elder Guan had just said. In their hearts there was actually a hint of envy towards Shen Tu Jiang. However, they also felt happy for him. Because, if Shen Tu Jiang became the personal disciple of Elder Guan, it meant that none of the senior disciples would dare to disturb or intimidate them.
Without further ado, Shen Tu Jiang immediately knelt down in front of Elder Guan and exclaimed in a stern tone, "Murid Shen Tu Jiang salutes Master!"
"Haha ... Nice, nice!" Elder Guan nodded in satisfaction with what Shen Tu Jiang was doing. Then he turned his head towards the three Elders in front of him, "Three of you take them to their respective residences. Me and Shen Tu Jiang will conduct a disciple reception ceremony in my room."
"Hehehe ... Alright, Elder Guan! Then, we say retreat first," Elder Yi said with a small laugh, then took Ling Tian and the others to their respective residences.
On their way, Ling Tian saw a few disciples staring at him as if he was an easy prey ready to be pounced on. It was because of his cultivation level that was only at the first stage of the Diamond Star.
"Reph ... Looks like my days in this place won't have any serenity and peace. May I quickly get the Star Spirit Grass to make things go my way," Ling Tian grumbled in his heart, then waved at the disciples who were looking at him with those evil gazes, it was as if he was greeting them all.
"Who are they? It was the first time I saw them here" asked one of the disciples to his friend who was standing next to him.
"If I don't get it wrong, they are disciples that the sect just picked up from the results of this year's competition," the other disciple replied.
"Hmmm ... Didn't the number of students to be selected at this year's competition amount to 10? Why are there only 9 people?"
"I don't know about it either. Maybe one of them had such a sudden affair that he didn't have time to attend for the time being."
"Yeah ... It might be. But who is that young man? He actually looked so confident, that he dared to wave his hand towards all of us."
"We need to investigate first. Maybe he has the support of an Elder or maybe has a very strong background."
Ling Tian only smiled faintly as he listened to all the chatter from those disciples even though they were quite far away from him.
"It seems like those senior disciples have a hostile attitude towards you. But you don't have to worry. As fellow new disciples in this Poison Mist Sect, we will all protect you," Qingxue said in a half-snaked tone that took the initiative to start a conversation with Ling Tian.
"Hmmm ... What Qingxue said was indeed true. We'll help if you get in trouble with those people." Ming Cheng also confirmed Qingxue's words.
"Aahh! Really so? Then, I'll be very grateful to all of you." Ling Tian pretended to be surprised and showed an extremely excited face upon hearing Qingxue and Ming Cheng's words.
"Trust us!" ming Cheng said quickly, then continued, "By the way, we all don't know your name yet."
"My name is Ling Tian!" ling Tian replied briefly.
"Kinki ... All righty! From now on we will call you brother Ling Tian." Ming Cheng patted Ling Tian on the shoulder while laughing happily.
However, even though Ming Cheng, Qingxue and the others were acting extremely well in front of him, Ling Tian had learned that it was only their cover in order to obtain his movement technique. The characters of these kind of people were the ones Ling Tian hated the most.
"Hehehe ... These ants want to play with me. Perhaps they would be pissed on the pants if knowing my true intentions of coming to the Poison Mist Sect." Ling Tian laughed softly in his heart looking at the mannerisms of Shen Tu Jiang's friends.
While for the three Elders who listened to their conversation, they were silent. Because, the three of them had already gotten used to such a situation while bringing a new disciple into the sect.
Although they knew that the new disciples would always be bullied by the senior disciples, none of the Elders would help with the matter.
Unless the person who got into trouble was a disciple of one of the Elders or had a very outstanding background. Because this would make the sect elders directly interfere with the matter.
"Hmmm ... We have arrived. This is where you live." Elder Yi said as he pointed towards the several buildings that were all of the same size.