These situations weren't uncommon.
There were a lot of times disciples got damaged magic treasures, or even half-completed cultivation methods and techniques.
It was really unfortunate, the Ancient Treasure Palace only gave specific treasures that matched a disciple's cultivation method or battle style.
The ones that were given useless treasures were just too unlucky to have the Ancient Treasure Palace choose those for them.
"I can't believe Chenguang is so unlucky."
One disciple said while shaking his head.
Another disciple commented.
"Her talent isn't less than Shen Long, and the fact that she was able to gain a treasure nearly at the same time as him should be enough evidence, but..."
That disciple also shook his head before he continued in a sad tone.
"...I did not expect her to get a defective treasure, what bad luck!"