Chapter 2431

Since the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect would fall under the jurisdiction of the Three Sovereigns in the future, the standards for its disciples could not be set too low. Otherwise, it would make the Three Sovereigns look as if they had poor judgment.

Zhu Yanyi made up her mind and summoned Zhuge Hongwen. She explained the matter to her and left the specific implementation to her.

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Hongwen was stunned. To require "all-around geniuses" for the entire sect? If others in the Immortal Realm learned of this, the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect would undoubtedly become a unique existence.

"Is this really appropriate, Sect Master? Even the Immortal Palace does not have such a requirement for all-around talents," Zhuge Hongwen said cautiously.

"The Immortal Palace is not a sect. Those working there are merely staff members, so naturally, there is no such requirement. If there were, the Immortal Sovereign would have taken disciples long ago. Have you seen the Immortal Sovereign take any disciples? The fact that she hasn’t means no all-around geniuses have appeared. That is why she does not accept disciples," Zhu Yanyi said with an air of absolute certainty, as if her word was law.

Who knew the true reason why the Immortal Sovereign did not take disciples? Regardless, Zhu Yanyi stated it this way, and she was not afraid of anyone exposing her.

"But Sect Master, if we set the requirements so high, will it affect the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect if the Immortal Palace finds out?" Zhuge Hongwen asked with concern.

"No," Zhu Yanyi waved her hand dismissively. "Rest assured. I have my reasons.

The disciples we brought back initially lacked talent and had disabilities. Their current talents were cultivated using countless medicinal herbs. So what if we produce all-around disciples? Besides, if the disciples of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect were not all-around, wouldn’t that be a loss of face for me? And if I lose face, the Immortal Sovereign loses face too."

Zhuge Hongwen was dumbfounded. What did this have to do with the Immortal Sovereign? He couldn’t help but ask.

Zhu Yanyi watched her with a playful smile. "Of course it has a relationship. Just do as I say. The Immortal Sovereign will only support the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect; she will never act against it. In this Immortal Realm, any sect could become an enemy, but the Immortal Palace will never be an enemy to us. Moreover, our sect exists primarily because of medical arts."

If it were not for the purpose of promoting medical arts, Zhu Yanyi would never have founded the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect. She established it to cultivate more medical and alchemy cultivators, bringing blessings to the Immortal Realm. Such a sect had no conflict with the Immortal Palace; in fact, with the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect, the Immortal Palace could ease its burden in certain aspects.

Knowing this, although the Immortal Sovereign often appeared disdainful, he had always assisted with the sect’s affairs.

Zhuge Hongwen did not understand why Zhu Yanyi was so confident, but as the Sect Master, she commanded her trust. Thus, she went to adjust the requirements according to her instructions.

The assessment criteria for inner sect disciples, outer sect disciples, and servant disciples were placed before everyone.

The disciples did not feel that what they were learning was wrong. Since the sect taught it, they learned it. Their purpose was simple: because the sect taught it.

These children came from various stages of suffering. The hardships they endured were ones ordinary people would not wish to imagine. Having tasted the bitterness and sorrow of life at such a young age, they cherished everything the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect offered.

To them, the sect was their home.

In this large family, everyone could compete, but no one would ever scheme against another.

The hall masters and elders taught them various knowledge, and they studied hard to ensure they would not hold the sect back.

Knowing that the first sect assessment was approaching, all the disciples felt a bit anxious. However, they continued to review diligently. No matter what, even as servant disciples, they would not bring shame to the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect.

They loved the sect. Here, being a servant disciple was merely a status. Resources were still abundant, and with effort, one could still become an outer or inner sect disciple.

They did not know the talent levels of disciples in other sects. However, one thing they were certain of was that they had seen recruiters from other sects shake their heads when looking at them, proving their talent was poor. Yet, in the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect, the hall masters and elders did not look down on them for their lack of talent. Instead, they gave them a home. Therefore, they worked even harder for the sect.

Poor children. They did not know that Zhu Yanyi had altered their constitutions. They did not know their bodies had undergone earth-shattering changes. The deepest impression they had was the disdainful looks from those recruiters. Thus, they considered themselves "slow birds." Since they were slow birds, they naturally had to work harder than others.

Because they worked harder, their cultivation continued to advance, and their knowledge solidified.

Watching these children work so hard, the Black Sovereign had a moment of realization. "With these children, the future of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect is immeasurable."

The Immortal Sovereign added, "These children have tasted all the flavors of life. In the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect, they are the masters here, so they possess a strong sense of ownership."

Yan Aohan said, "The main reason is that the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect invested in them first. Without the sect finding them and using medicine to adjust their talent and constitution, they would not have reached this point today."

"Effort accounts for half of it. These children are very diligent," the Immortal Sovereign said.

"Perhaps because they were looked down upon in the past, they are now especially hardworking," the Black Sovereign remarked. "Although these children lack combat experience, they know how to work hard. They know that everything they have now was given by the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect, so they value everything in the sect highly. Even as a servant disciple, being here is better than being an inner sect disciple in another sect."

"Harmony is the characteristic of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect, and it is necessary. Since the sect will spread medical and alchemy techniques, harmony is essential. Other skills are merely for self-protection," Yan Aohan said, fully understanding the current state of the sect.

The Black Sovereign nodded, then looked at the Immortal Sovereign. "I heard that the Medicine King Valley in your Immortal Realm is not of good character?"

"Indeed, it is not. That is why I see the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect leading the other five major regional sects," the Immortal Sovereign said calmly. "Besides, the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s Sect has my contribution. To place it on equal footing with them would be unfair to our efforts. Regardless, it must be superior to the other five major regional sects."