The Chosen Disciples

As the final battles of the acceptance ceremony concluded, Jiang Daoming found himself ranked third in the second round. He had fought valiantly, but he knew that the top two cultivators, with their peak Qi Condensation Realm cultivation, were out of his reach for now. Resolving to continue honing his skills, he made the difficult decision to forfeit the remaining matches.

The crowd grew still as the Core Elder stepped forward, his presence commanding the attention of all. With a wave of his hand, a screen materialized before the disciples, displaying the names of those who had been chosen to enter the Celestial Sword Sect.

Jiang Daoming's heart raced with anticipation as he searched for his name among the selected disciples. Finally, he spotted it in the list of inner disciples. A surge of joy welled up within him, filling him with a sense of accomplishment. However, before he could fully express his elation, the familiar "ding!" sound resonated in his mind.

[Congratulations! You have successfully completed the acceptance ceremony and have been chosen as an inner disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect!] [Reward: Soul Essence Pill]

Jiang Daoming's eyes widened with excitement. The Soul Essence Pill was a coveted treasure that could heal his yellow-level spiritual roots, elevating them to the earth level. It was a rare opportunity to enhance his cultivation potential further. However, he decided to wait until he reached the sect before claiming his reward, eager to immerse himself fully in the experience.

The ceremony drew to a close, and the Core Elder gave instructions for the disciples to gather at the teleportation circle. Inner disciples were to follow the Core Elder, while the outer sect would be guided by the two inner elders in batches. The inner deacon would be responsible for leading the handyman disciples.

Jiang Daoming joined his fellow inner disciples, their excitement palpable as they followed the Core Elder towards the teleportation circle. The anticipation of stepping into the sacred land of the Celestial Sword Sect filled the air, and Jiang Daoming's heart swelled with a mixture of eagerness and determination. He was ready to embark on this new chapter of his cultivation journey, prepared to face the challenges and seize the opportunities that awaited him within the sect.

As they stood at the teleportation circle, Jiang Daoming exchanged glances with his fellow inner disciples. They shared a silent camaraderie, knowing that their destinies were now intertwined within the hallowed grounds of the Celestial Sword Sect. With the Core Elder's guidance, they would embark on a path of cultivation that held the promise of greatness.

The teleportation circle activated, engulfing the disciples in a brilliant light.