Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

”This Recruitment Convention concludes here.”

Finally, Daoist Scarlet Brow said, ”To the sixty disciples who successfully became elite disciples, I first congratulate you. Upon entering the Profound Origin Immortal Sect, you have already stepped ahead of others.”

”But I must also remind you that becoming an elite disciple is not the end. It is merely the beginning.”

”As per tradition, you new elite disciples will face challenges from regular disciples three months from now, alongside the previous batch of elite disciples. Let me remind you, never underestimate those people just because they are regular disciples.”

”Their talent may not match yours, but they have been in the Profound Origin Immortal Sect longer than you. They have mastered more techniques, and they are often stronger than you.”

”Based on past experience, less than thirty percent of each new batch of elite disciples manages to retain their status in the challenge three months later.”

Hearing this, Li Yun and the others all felt a chill in their hearts.

Although they had become elite disciples, they were not arrogant enough to think that their current strength could dominate the outer sect of the Profound Origin Immortal Sect.

Against those experienced senior disciples, they might not have any advantage.

It was easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury back to frugality.

One could imagine that once they had enjoyed the treatment of elite disciples, having it stripped away would not only be a huge psychological blow, but also a disgrace.

They had worked hard to earn the treatment of elite disciples. Naturally, it was not just to enjoy it for three months before handing it over to others.

”Similarly, even though you failed to become elite disciples, there is no need to feel disheartened.”

Daoist Scarlet Brow’s gaze swept over the ordinary disciples as he continued, ”You also have the qualification to participate in the Challenge Tournament three months from now. As long as your strength is sufficient, you will have the opportunity to become elite disciples as well.”

Swish!

The moment Daoist Scarlet Brow’s words fell, almost ninety percent of the people instinctively turned their gazes toward Li Yun.

Their eyes were like hungry wolves locking onto a piece of fat meat.

This was hardly surprising.

Among this batch of elite disciples, Li Yun’s cultivation was the lowest.

The others were almost all at the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm, and even the weakest among them were at the 8th level of Heavenly Core Realm. Only Li Yun was merely at the 1st level of Heavenly Core Realm.

Although Li Yun was the top-ranked person on the Candidate Elite List, this fact did not deter the others.

On the contrary, it further fueled their desire to challenge him.

Sensing the gazes projected toward him, Li Yun’s expression remained calm, but his heart grew heavy.

His current strength was, at best, comparable to an 8th level Heavenly Core Realm expert. Facing an opponent at the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm, he was confident he could escape, but victory was not possible for now.

Furthermore, each of the Profound Origin Immortal Sect’s six great peaks had numerous disciples at the 9th level of Heavenly Core Realm. To rank within the top twenty among so many people, one needed at least top-tier 9th level Heavenly Core Realm strength.

To elevate his strength to that level within a mere three months was clearly no easy task.

Even Li Yun felt immense pressure.

However, the greater the pressure, the stronger Li Yun’s motivation became.

No matter what, since he had already obtained the status of an elite disciple, no one could take it from his hands.

”Alright.”

At that moment, Daoist Scarlet Brow spoke again. ”What needed to be explained has been explained. Next, sect deacons will take you to your residences. I hope you rest well and do not tarnish the reputation of our Profound Origin Immortal Sect.”

After speaking, Daoist Scarlet Brow turned and left, disappearing from sight within a few breaths.

Afterward, Mo Qingyuan offered Li Yun a few words of encouragement before leaving with the other vice peak masters.

In the blink of an eye, only Li Yun and the outer sect disciples remained in the area.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

They did not have to wait long.

After a dozen or so breaths, a group of black-robed deacons descended.

”Disciples of Sword Peak, follow me.”

”Saber Peak disciples, all of you follow me.”

”Spirit Body Peak disciples, come with me.”

The deacons called out one after another.

At the same time, sixty black-robed deacons approached Li Yun and the other elite disciples.

These elite disciples were housed separately from ordinary outer sect disciples.

Each elite disciple had their own independent residence. Precisely because of this, specialized guides were needed.

”You must be Junior Brother Li.”

A black-robed deacon landed in front of Li Yun and said with a smile, ”I heard you are the top-ranked person on this Candidate Elite List. Your future is boundless. I am afraid I will need your care in the future.”

”Senior Brother flatters me.”

Li Yun replied politely.

These deacons were essentially their senior brothers and seniors. They had either exhausted their potential or felt that further progress was hopeless, so they had abandoned their disciple status and become deacons.

Although their status within the sect was not high, they were all experts at the Spirit Manifestation Realm. If placed in the Azure Void Region, they would be top-tier overlord-level existences.

Therefore, if one put on airs toward them simply because they were only deacons, the outcome would certainly not be pleasant.

Of course, Li Yun was never someone who liked to put on airs.

Thus, with one party intentionally seeking friendship and the other maintaining a humble attitude, the conversation between the two proceeded quite pleasantly.

From the deacon’s words, Li Yun also learned much about the outer sect of Sword Peak.

The current top-ranked figure in Sword Peak’s outer sect was named Jiang Haobai. His innate talent was not particularly strong, only above average. However, he had remained in the outer sect for a full thirteen years.

Normally, over such a long period, he should have long since broken through to the Spirit Manifestation Realm and entered the inner sect.

Yet this person had deliberately suppressed his cultivation, preferring to be the head of a chicken rather than the tail of a phoenix. Because of that, he chose to remain in the outer sect.

As a result, his strength was far superior to that of the other outer sect disciples.

Even if the second and third-ranked outer sect disciples of Sword Peak joined forces, they were completely no match for him.

This was not because the second and third-ranked outer sect disciples were weak.

In fact, being able to rank within the top three among so many outer sect disciples meant that their strength was quite formidable. If they encountered ordinary 9th level Heavenly Core Realm cultivators, they could instantly annihilate them.

One could only say that encountering someone like Jiang Haobai was their misfortune.

Regarding this, Li Yun could only shake his head.

To deliberately suppress his own cultivation just to cling to the top spot in the outer sect, this Jiang Haobai was truly a rare character.