Elder Summons, Listed as True Inheritance Sequence!

Looking at the scene before them, everyone's hearts were filled with unease. No one had anticipated that Chen Shaofeng would be defeated so decisively!

"Senior Brother Chen... just lost like that?" one disciple murmured, disbelief etched on his face.

"It's unbelievable!" another exclaimed.

"The previous sword strike was truly terrifying. Senior Brother Chen's sword seemed powerless to resist; it was crushed in an instant. This is simply incredible!" a third disciple added, his voice trembling with awe.

"It's so scary!" another outer disciple gasped, struggling to process what he had just witnessed.

The shock wasn't limited to the outer sect disciples. Even the many inner sect and true disciples who were observing the battle were momentarily stunned.

Compared to the outer disciples, whose levels of strength were generally lower, the inner disciples had greater power and sharper insights. They could see much more clearly the implications of Gu Xuan's move.

"That sword strike clearly contained Sword Intent!" one inner disciple noted.

"This is the prototype of Sword Intent!" another exclaimed. "This junior brother, Gu Xuan, has already realized the seed of Sword Intent!"

"Moreover... his realm has surpassed the True Spirit Realm and entered the level of Tong Xuan!" a third disciple added, astonishment in his voice.

"I've heard of this person. It was said that he had mediocre talent in the past and remained in the outer sect for thirteen years. How can he possess such terrifying strength now?!"

"I've heard people say that he was born with innate knowledge. It's quite mysterious. Perhaps his talent seemed mediocre before because it was dormant, and today he has awakened, revealing his unparalleled roots!"

"How can there be such a body in the world? It's incredible!" another disciple remarked.

"I think this Junior Brother Gu should have a good chance of being promoted directly to the True Inheritance Sequence!" many whispered among themselves.

The inner disciples looked at Gu Xuan with envy in their eyes. This was the real sequence! Becoming part of it meant he would be recognized as a true core disciple of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning.

Not only would he receive treatment befitting a genius, but he would also have access to abundant resources. In the future, he could rise to become an elder of the sect!

The disparity in status compared to ordinary inner disciples was like the difference between heaven and earth—completely incomparable.

Among the inner disciples, Chen Xuan and her two junior brothers listened intently to the discussions around them, their gazes fixed on the ring.

At this moment, it was noon, and the sun shone brightly, casting a radiant light on Gu Xuan, who was dressed in white and looked ethereal. The long sword in his hand still shimmered with a golden glow.

"No wonder he refused without hesitation," Chen Xuan muttered to herself. "With such talent, there's hope for promotion to the True Inheritance Sequence. How could he possibly be interested in my little Chen family?"

Her two companions looked on with respect, their previous dissatisfaction replaced by sincerity and apprehension, as they worried about whether they had shown any disrespect during their visit to Gu Xuan, fearing they might have offended him.

On the other side, Zhang Fan stood aside, listening to the exclamations and praises surrounding him. He looked at Gu Xuan in the ring, who appeared unmatched and aloof.

For reasons he couldn't understand, despite having no prior grievances with Gu Xuan, Zhang Fan felt an inexplicable hatred welling up within him. It was a feeling that took him by surprise.

"Maybe it's just an illusion!" he thought, taking a few deep breaths to suppress the unsettling emotion.

Yet, his mood remained inexplicably irritable.

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"The winner of this competition, Gu Xuan!" the deacon announced, his voice ringing out over the stunned crowd.

As Gu Xuan prepared to leave the ring, the deacon suddenly called out, "Junior Brother Gu, please wait a moment!"

"Junior Brother Gu, the elders invite you to come over."

When he said this, a look of envy appeared in his eyes.

Calling Gu Xuan over at this time, no matter who it was, made it very clear what the intention was—Gu Xuan was likely going to become a true disciple!

Once recognized, his fate and identity would undergo earth-shaking changes.

"Elder looking for me?"

Hearing the deacon's words, Gu Xuan didn't show any surprise.

He had been waiting for this moment.

He said with a calm expression, "Thank you, Senior Brother, for letting me know. I will go over to see the elders."

On the high platform, when Gu Xuan arrived, more than a dozen pairs of eyes converged on him, filled with scrutiny and curiosity. These were all elders of the Holy Land of Absolute Beginning, and their strength was formidable.

If he were a normal person, facing the scrutiny of so many powerful figures would likely have made him nervous. However, Gu Xuan maintained a calm expression.

He bowed and saluted respectfully, saying in a clear voice, "Gu Xuan greets the elders!"

Seeing Gu Xuan's calm demeanor, the elders nodded secretly in approval, their eyes lighting up.

This gesture caused many elders to nod in agreement.

Not to mention, Gu Xuan's calm demeanor, along with his already handsome and detached appearance, made them feel even more favorable toward him.

"The root bone is truly extraordinary, and the pure yang bone in his body has already transformed. With time, he may become a congenital pure yang body!"

"The rhythm of the Dao is hidden, and his flesh is clean and flawless... Is this the birth of the Dao in Zifu?"

"What's even rarer is his extraordinary bearing; he resembles Lin Yuanzhi, which is truly impressive!"

"Not bad!"

Under the close observation of the elders, they exchanged secret comments and were very satisfied.

After a moment, an elder wearing a black robe said with a smile, "No need to be more polite; just get up."

"Yes," Gu Xuan replied.

At this time, the black-robed elder continued, "Gu Xuan, you must have some guesses as to why we have called you here. Therefore, I won't beat around the bush!"

"You have established a supreme Dao foundation with your innate pure yang bone and nurtured the innate Dao embryo. Your qualifications are exceptional. According to the regulations of the Holy Land, you can be recognized in the True Inheritance Sequence!"

"However, given that your realm was low for more than ten years and yet your cultivation has suddenly grown by leaps and bounds... For various reasons that need not be discussed, every genius has their own secrets, and I will not pry into yours!"

"But we must conduct an investigation to ensure that foreign demons have not taken over your body. Do you understand?"

The elder's gaze was penetrating.

"The disciple understands. I appreciate the elders' vigilance," Gu Xuan replied calmly.

This was a reasonable precaution. After all, true disciples were not ordinary individuals, and it was wise to be cautious when dealing with the core inheritance of the Holy Land.

As for the investigation to prevent foreign demons from taking over, Gu Xuan felt no fear. He was born in this world; his body and soul were entirely his own, and he had nothing to hide.

As predicted, an elder's eyes shone with a bright golden light as he scrutinized Gu Xuan from head to toe, ultimately finding no abnormalities.

When the results were clear, the expressions of the more than ten elders relaxed significantly, and their admiration for Gu Xuan grew even more.

"Gu Xuan, I will report this news to the headmaster immediately. It won't be long before you are officially recognized in the True Inheritance Sequence!" one elder declared with a smile.