Chapter 11

Unaware of the inner workings of the Northern Cold Sect, Amu was taken aback by this situation. However, Amu's expression remained calm as he quietly observed.

The various chief seats and elders remained silent. Although Amu looked good, they thought that if he could instantly become a direct disciple of Han Qianli, it might still be insufficient.

Among the disciples Han Qianli had brought up the mountain in the past, there were no shortage of those who felt stronger than Amu, but none of them were taken as his disciples. Now, Han Qianli suddenly wanted to take Amu as a disciple, and everyone was puzzled by the sect leader's intentions, so they all chose to remain silent for the moment.

Amu was unaware that taking a disciple for the Northern Cold Sect leader was no small matter. Except in special cases, the Northern Cold Sect leaders generally came from the main peak, Tongtian Peak, and were all direct disciples of the sect leader. Currently, Han Qianli had not taken any disciples, and if Amu were to truly become his direct disciple, he would likely inherit the Northern Cold Sect's tradition once he achieved a certain level of cultivation.

The future leader of the Northern Cold Sect should be chosen with great caution, and the chief seats of the various peaks and the major elders naturally dared not make hasty statements.

The chief seat of Luorishan, Bai Yifeng, after hearing Han Qianli's words, looked at Amu again.

According to the Northern Cold Sect's rules, if the sect leader had no direct disciples, the most accomplished cultivator in the Northern Cold Sect would be assigned to the Tongtian Peak lineage and succeed to the position of sect leader. Among the Northern Cold Sect members, Bai Yifeng was the one with the greatest potential, so he paid more attention to Amu.

After a while, everyone focused their attention on the chief seat of Wangnanshan, Mei Wangnan, who was the oldest and most accomplished among them, and they all waited for his opinion.

Mei Wangnan, seeing the situation, pondered for a moment and then said, "It is a joy and a celebration that the sect leader has encountered a talented and virtuous person and has the intention to take a disciple! However..."

Seeing Mei Wangnan's hesitation, Han Qianli smiled and said, "Brother Mei, please speak your mind without reservation!" Mei Wangnan and Han Qianli had once been from the same lineage, and later Han Qianli was taken as a disciple by the sect leader. Although Han Qianli's cultivation was far above Mei Wangnan's, he always treated him with great respect.

Hearing this, Mei Wangnan had no reservations and continued, "However, taking a disciple is a major event for our sect. The sect leader has not taken a single disciple in a hundred years, and the entire Northern Cold Sect has been eagerly awaiting the sect leader to take a disciple. Thousands of our disciples hope to gain the sect leader's favor. Although Amu has excellent potential, he has just joined our sect and lacks experience. Suddenly becoming the sect leader's disciple might not be convincing to everyone."

When Mei Wangnan said this, the others nodded in agreement, finding it reasonable. In the Northern Cold Sect, as in all cultivation sects, strength was paramount, and if one could not surpass others, it would be hard to gain their respect.

This reason was actually within Han Qianli's expectations, but he still frowned and said, "What does Brother Mei think is appropriate?"

"The most suitable way, Sect Leader, is for Amu to surpass all the new disciples of the eight lineages of the Northern Cold Sect! Otherwise, it would be hard to gain their respect, and if he fails in his cultivation in the future, it would tarnish the sect leader's reputation!" Bai Yifeng suddenly stood up and respectfully said, clearly opposing Han Qianli's decision to take Amu as a disciple.

Taking a disciple for the sect leader, Bai Yifeng's position was somewhat sensitive, and no one expected him to speak so frankly. However, his words were indeed reasonable, and everyone nodded in agreement.

"Brother Bai's words are very reasonable!" The cold and icy Tianzifeng's Ice Fairy also spoke up.

Only Mei Wangnan had more thoughts. He knew Han Qianli well and understood that Han Qianli had high standards, not taking anyone up the mountain for seventy years. Now, bringing Amu up the mountain and gathering the chief seats of the three peaks and the seven elders, he must have his reasons for directly saying he would take Amu as a disciple.

Mei Wangnan was concerned that acting too hastily might not be wise. Hearing Bai Yifeng's words, he shook his head and said, "Brother Yifeng's words are not appropriate! Amu has just joined the Northern Cold Sect and has not even cultivated his immortal root, let alone reached the level of a novice cultivator!"

"Then what does Brother Mei think is appropriate?" Bai Yifeng asked.

"I think we should follow the rules for other disciples and first cultivate Amu's immortal root within the sect. Once his immortal root is initially formed, we can assess its quality and have him pass the sect's preliminary examination. If Amu indeed stands out and the sect leader favors him, then he can join the sect leader's disciples at a later time. Otherwise, it might disappoint the thousands of disciples of the Northern Cold Sect." Mei Wangnan also stood up and bowed to Han Qianli.

Everyone listened, and this compromise seemed reasonable. If Amu truly had outstanding potential in the future, the Northern Cold Sect disciples would likely have no objections. Otherwise, taking a disciple now would definitely not be convincing.

How many disciples were hoping that Han Qianli would take them as disciples? If Amu suddenly became Han Qianli's disciple, he would surely be envied.

"I agree with Brother Mei's words, please, Sect Leader, think carefully!" The chief seat of Qianyundong, who had not spoken, also chimed in.

"Please, Sect Leader, think carefully!" The others also echoed.

How could Han Qianli not know these details? Immediately taking Amu as a disciple was not his wish, as it would only add trouble to Amu. The novice and even the established disciples within the sect would likely challenge Amu to a duel to determine their superiority.

Although he had the intention to take Amu as a disciple due to Wang Jue's relationship, he still wanted to see how Amu's cultivation potential was.

Today, Han Qianli's actions were merely to show the Northern Cold Sect members Amu's importance to him. Being a candidate for the sect leader's disciple was a highly respected position in the Northern Cold Sect.

Actually, the timing was almost right, but Han Qianli frowned and pretended to ponder. The chief seats and elders remained silent.

Amu, reading the situation, had a good idea of what was happening. Seeing the stalemate, his pride was stirred, and he bowed to Han Qianli and the Northern Cold Sect members, saying, "Seniors, there is no need to worry! Amu has just joined the sect and should cultivate his immortal root and pass the sect's preliminary examination. I should not break the sect's rules. In the future, if I can surpass the other disciples, please, Sect Leader, take me as a disciple. If I cannot, I am willing to be an ordinary disciple."

Amu's words were firm, even Han Qianli was taken aback, and the other chief seats and elders looked at Amu. Bai Yifeng's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

How could this Amu, who looked only fifteen or sixteen, speak such words? Among the thousands of Northern Cold Sect disciples above the cultivation realm, no one could resist the temptation of being a direct disciple of the sect leader. As a direct disciple, one would have access to all kinds of spirit stones, magical treasures, and secret techniques. Even Bai Yifeng, who was among the most accomplished, was tempted by the position of sect leader, let alone others.

Who could speak such words when the sect leader was determined to take them as a disciple? After all, if Han Qianli insisted, the chief seats and elders of the various peaks could do nothing.

"Amu, is this truly what you think? Do you know the countless benefits of directly becoming my direct disciple?" Han Qianli looked straight at Amu and asked.

The direct disciple of the sect leader, anyone could imagine the countless benefits. How could Amu not know? However, in this situation, even if he became Han Qianli's disciple, it seemed to have lost its meaning.

"Thank you, seniors! Amu's life will not fall behind anyone!" Amu's expression was calm, and he bowed to Han Qianli.

"Amu's life will not fall behind anyone!"

These eight words echoed heavily in the Northern Cold Sect hall. For a moment, the spacious hall was completely silent.

"Good!" The first to cheer was Bai Yifeng. At the same time, he casually flicked his hand, but in reality, a surge of spiritual power silently rushed towards Amu.

"Yifeng?" The others did not see it coming, but Han Qianli and Mei Wangnan both shouted. However, Bai Yifeng's move was too quick, and no one expected him to suddenly attack, so it was too late to offer any help.

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