Elder of Affairs?

Hearing the visitor announce his identity outside the door, Ning Fan's mind tensed. He hadn't expected the Elder of Affairs to arrive so quickly to verify his realm.

Spirit Void Fairy had wasted no time.

"Please wait a moment."

Ning Fan called out.

Opening the cave dwelling's doors, Ning Fan saw two middle-aged men standing outside. He had seen one of them before-when the Ninth Elder moved against him, this Elder of Affairs had spoken up on his behalf.

As for the other person, Ning Fan did not recognize him at all.

"Seniors, please come in."

Ning Fan gestured invitingly, stepping aside to let the Elder of Affairs and his companion enter the cave dwelling.

"Newly promoted disciples, Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao, correct?"

The Elder of Affairs got straight to the point, his expression serious.

"Yes."

"That's right."

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao replied respectfully.

The Elder of Affairs exchanged a glance with his companion. With a flip of his palm, he produced a spherical orb from his storage ring and offered it to Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao.

"You two, this is a Spirit-Testing Jade Orb. It can accurately measure a disciple's cultivation realm. The matter that follows requires an absolutely precise judgment of your realm."

"Please cooperate."

The Elder of Affairs explained.

"No problem."

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao nodded. While one could estimate a martial artist's realm through their aura, it might not be entirely accurate. The Spirit-Testing Jade Orb, however, would reveal a martial artist's truest realm.

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao placed their hands upon the Spirit-Testing Jade Orb in turn, then released their spiritual energy.

The Spirit-Testing Jade Orb lit up.

A crimson light gradually flourished. Just before Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao exhausted their strength, the red light completely transformed into a brilliant orange.

-Orange light!

The hallmark of a Profound Extreme Realm martial artist.

"It really is the Profound Extreme Realm."

The Elder of Affairs and the other man exchanged glances, surprise flickering in their eyes. Even though they knew beforehand that Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao might be at the Profound Extreme Realm, seeing new disciples at this level with their own eyes was still quite a shock.

"You both possess extraordinary talent. You will definitely be pillars of the Sect in the future."

"Excellent, excellent."

The Elder of Affairs nodded with a face full of approval, his attitude clearly becoming much more amiable.

Talent.

Could also earn respect!

"Allow me to introduce my companion. This is our Sect's Talent Scout, who specializes in seeking out geniuses within the Sect. Your talent is enough to place you in the ranks of such geniuses."

The Elder of Affairs said.

"We pay our respects to Lord Talent Scout."

"We pay our respects to Lord."

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao bowed slightly to the Talent Scout. The latter slowly nodded in response, appearing completely devoid of arrogance.

"You both possess extraordinary talent. I will report this to the higher-ups. They will surely pay close attention to you and look after you. Please strive diligently in your cultivation."

"Furthermore."

"Because your talent is exceedingly monstrous, you may end your outer disciple period early and choose one of the Sect's five peaks to join for further cultivation."

The Talent Scout said.

"Peak selection?!"

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

Normally, new disciples had to wait until two terms later-the period Luo Ming was in-to select a peak. Unexpectedly, Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao had obtained the qualification for peak selection two terms early.

The Yin Yang Divine Sect had five main peaks: Yin Yang Peak, Xuan Pin Peak, Qi Hua Peak, Ling Yue Peak, and Chang Ming Peak. Peak selection was undoubtedly a second chance for disciples to change their destiny. After peak selection, martial artists would cultivate within their respective peaks.

Various Fated Chances, Sect missions, taking on masters, and other matters were all conducted with the peak as the foundation.

Choosing an excellent peak to join was undoubtedly of great benefit for future cultivation.

"May I ask Lord Talent Scout, which peaks may the two of us choose?" Ning Fan asked.

"Heh heh."

Hearing Ning Fan's question, the Talent Scout curled his lips into a smile, raising a hand to stroke his beard as he spoke with a beaming expression.

"Since the two of you have been noticed by me, you are absolute geniuses within the Sect. You may freely join any of our Divine Sect's five main peaks."

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao's eyes couldn't help but brighten.

Choose freely.

That meant they could join Yin Yang Peak.

Yin Yang Peak was the number one peak of the Yin Yang Divine Sect. Its Peak Master and various executives possessed the greatest strength and the most resources. Yin Yang Peak even independently controlled special martial skills and cultivation methods not recorded in the Martial Skills Pavilion.

Joining Yin Yang Peak undoubtedly meant standing a head above the rest!

"There is no need for you two to rush. I believe that soon, each peak will send you invitations. You can take those invitations and choose any peak to join on your own."

The Talent Scout said.

"Ning Fan, Yun Qingyao, the Sect's protection order has a hidden rule: once a disciple breaks through to the Profound Extreme Realm, the protection order automatically dissolves."

"Both of your realms have already broken through to the Profound Extreme Realm."

"The protection order will no longer safeguard you. Please be very careful when moving about the Sect. If you encounter an opponent you cannot defeat, you may report it to the Sect's upper echelons. They might show you two special consideration."

The Elder of Affairs spoke with profound meaning.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder."

Ning Fan cupped his hands in a fist salute.

Opponents...

The Zhao Family!

Without the protection order, the Zhao Family would definitely make a move against him. Of course, even without the protection order, great figures at the Elder level could not casually kill disciples. However, those Zhao Family disciples at the Profound Extreme Realm who had already joined various peaks could strike freely.

This was undoubtedly a massive trouble for Ning Fan.

Fortunately, he had displayed enough talent to attract the Sect's attention. If the Zhao Family wanted to make a move against him from the shadows, they would have to weigh the cost.

"You two, we will not disturb you any longer."

"The matter of peak selection is extremely important. It fundamentally determines a martial artist's future cultivation environment. You must think it over carefully and not act rashly."

The Elder of Affairs stood up, and the Talent Scout followed suit. After offering a few more words of advice to Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao, the two took their leave.

After the two left.

Ning Fan's talent spread throughout the entire Yin Yang Divine Sect.

The Talent Scout informed the Sect's upper echelons, who then notified each peak. Word also spread through Luo Ming, Ji Wuxi, and others who had crossed paths with Ning Fan.

For a time.

The news of an additional top-tier genius among the new disciples swept through the entire Sect like a whirlwind, stirring up a massive commotion.

Within the Sect, inside a secret cave dwelling at the highest peak.

A powerful figure's body radiated a terrifying Pressure. He was undoubtedly a supreme elder within the Divine Sect!

But at this moment, this great figure was respectfully kneeling on the ground. Before him stood a dark shadow.

The shadow was shrouded in swirling mist that concealed his entire figure, seemingly devouring all the surrounding light. Only a pair of eyes were exposed outside the black mist, emanating a chilling sensation.

"Congratulations to the Ancestor, felicitations to the Ancestor."

"Our Sect has gained two more geniuses not inferior to Ling Yan. Once these two have grown enough, the Ancestor will have two more Cauldrons."

"Ready for the Ancestor to harvest."

That great figure spoke respectfully.

Hearing this person's words.

The black mist suddenly churned violently, betraying the joy in the figure's heart. A burst of sinister laughter echoed within the cave.

"Excellent."

"Two more excellent Cauldrons have appeared within the Sect. Truly, Heaven blesses our Yin Yang Divine Sect."

"Pass down my orders."

"Ensure that Gui Yazi takes good care of them. Raise their realms for this venerable one as quickly as possible. I am already growing impatient..."

"Yes!"