The eastern garden was quiet, with only the soft rustle of leaves in the wind. Xuan Wei moved lightly, his eyes scanning the area—not for danger, but for opportunity. A subtle tug in his mind drew him forward, invisible to any ordinary observer.
[System whispers]: Potential disciple detected – rare traits identified.
[System whispers]: Candidate's aptitude: unorthodox growth. Bloodline: unique. Body condition: exceptional but unconventional.
[System whispers]: Assign Immortal Teacher – suitable master available.
[System whispers]: Objectives:
• Recruit this disciple
• Guide initial cultivation
• Track sect reputation and Secret Realm signals
[System whispers]: Reputation Points: 38 / 50
Xuan Wei's eyes narrowed. To anyone else, he seemed calm, almost detached. But in his mind, threads of destiny wove themselves invisibly. Another disciple had been found, and the future of the sect quietly shifted.
Ahead, a young man practiced alone. His movements were unorthodox, bending Qi in ways that defied conventional cultivation logic. Even at a glance, Xuan Wei could see his potential—raw, untamed, and unpredictable.
"Interesting…" he murmured.
[System whispers]: Candidate's traits match Immortal Teacher Shi Yun, the Chrono Sovereign. Compatibility: optimal.
[System whispers]: Candidate's unorthodox growth ensures accelerated Dao comprehension with proper guidance.
[System whispers]: Reputation gain pending – initial disciple recruitment will increase sect prestige.
The young man paused mid-motion, sensing Xuan Wei's presence. Calm yet alert, he turned to face him, eyes sharp and calculating. His body radiated subtle energy—an unusual constitution that the system had flagged as rare, but not Time/Void.
"Your name?" Xuan Wei asked, projecting authority tempered with subtle reassurance.
The young man's lips curved faintly. "Liang Shen."
[System whispers]: Name confirmed. Emotional alignment: stable. Aptitude: exceptional. Unorthodox growth recognized.
Before Xuan Wei could speak further, a ripple in the air marked the arrival of Shi Yun, the Chrono Sovereign. Appearing as a man in his forties, with an aura of timeless authority, he stepped lightly toward the disciple.
Shi Yun: "Xuan Wei, so this is the one the system deemed worthy of my guidance?" His gaze lingered on Liang Shen, appraising every subtle detail. "His Dao is… unorthodox. Interesting."
Xuan Wei nodded, stepping aside. "Teach him as you see fit. His potential is beyond normal comprehension, but I trust your methods."
[System whispers]: Immortal Teacher assigned. Begin guidance. Monitoring progress continuously.
Shi Yun's eyes met Liang Shen's, and in that instant, a silent understanding passed between them. The young disciple would be tested, pushed, and guided, but under Shi Yun's mastery, his growth would far exceed normal limits.
Xuan Wei smiled faintly. The sect was growing—not only in numbers, but in strength, reputation, and hidden potential. Another disciple, another Immortal Teacher, another step toward a sect that no faction in Muram—or even the Secret Realm—could ignore.
[System whispers]: Recruitment complete. Monitor disciple progress. Sect reputation pending.
And silently, the threads of destiny twisted and pulled, weaving the next chapter of Xuan Wei's sect, one disciple at a time.