Magnificent halls lined the mountain peak. The outer sect disciple led Lu Changsheng to one of them and explained, "This is the Outer Sect Hall. Almost everyone who joins the sect begins as an outer sect disciple.

"Outer sect disciples are all below the Divine Fortification Realm. Most are martial artists in the Divine Strength Realm, with a few exceptionally talented ones still in the Body Tempering Realm."

Lu Changsheng nodded and followed him inside. The hall was quiet, with only a few people present.

They approached several elderly men, and the outer sect disciple bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Elders. This one has a recommendation from the imperial family of the Da Yu Dynasty. He has just ascended the Heavenly...