Chapter 56

Lin Feng rushed to Mount Hengyue, but unfortunately, he was a step too late. All the new disciples were already undergoing the initiation ceremony.

A system notification sounded: "Target found, suitable to become the host's personal disciple."

Lin Feng carefully searched and confirmed that the system was referring to a young boy at the end of the crowd.

The boy was rather slim, with tightly pursed lips, and the other new disciples around him were casting disdainful glances at him.

A series of system notifications sounded in Lin Feng's ear.

"Talent system organized, target No. 5 data as follows."

"Physical constitution -> 5; Insight -> 10; Willpower -> 10; Fortune -> 8."

"Summary: The target's talent is lacking, but the potential for development is enormous. It is recommended to take him under your wing and teach him diligently, and he will surely become a pillar of the sect."

Lin Feng was dumbfounded.

What did he see? He actually saw two perfect scores. Out of the four data points, two were 10, the maximum value.

Insight, the ability to understand and master cultivation techniques, Xiao Zhen'er and Xiao Dian's insight was 8, meaning they could quickly grasp and apply anything they learned. The master only needed to teach once, and they could deduce and integrate the knowledge.

Xiao Yan and Zhu Yi were even higher, both with an insight of 9, meaning they not only learned quickly but could also innovate and create.

What did an insight of 10 mean? It meant that this person could master anything they learned and, through their own understanding, improve and perfect the techniques.

And a willpower of 10? It indicated that this person's mental fortitude was extremely strong, unyielding and indomitable. No one and nothing could defeat him psychologically.

In the vast world of Tianyuan, with countless beings, the number of geniuses selected from millions was astronomical, but only a very few of them truly succeeded. The reason was that if their willpower was not strong enough, they would easily waste their talent.

Two perfect attributes, plus a fortune of 8, made the boy's subpar physical constitution less glaring.

As the system summarized, his talent was lacking, but his potential for development was enormous, almost heaven-defying!

Seeing the initiation ceremony in progress, Lin Feng's mind raced: "What should I do? Should I ruin this initiation ceremony? The Hengyue Sect is a major sect in the Southern Border, on par with the Xuan Dao Sect, and is quite powerful..."

"According to what Pubeizi said, the Hengyue Sect's Nascent Soul Ancestor died in the void battlefield. So the strongest expert here should be at the Golden Core stage, but I don't know how many Golden Core experts they have. This is the Hengyue Sect's mountain gate, and they have the advantage of the terrain..."

With only less than a month left until the system task deadline, Lin Feng's expression was uncertain. He struggled to calm himself: "Forget it, I'll secretly contact this boy first. What's his name again?"

"Right, Wang Lin."

Lin Feng watched as Wang Lin bowed before the Hengyue Sect's mountain gate, and the system notification changed: "Target meets the standard, but has already been taken as a disciple by another. The original master-disciple relationship must be terminated before he can become the host's personal disciple." Lin Feng's heart ached.

"Damn, just a day or two too late. If I had come a day or two earlier, Wang Lin would have just been rejected by the Hengyue Sect, and I could have easily taken him as a disciple with a little persuasion."

No matter how regretful he was, it couldn't change the situation. Lin Feng composed himself and began to plan.

As Xiao Yan analyzed, Wang Lin joining the Hengyue Sect in this way would definitely make him despised by his seniors and peers, and he would have a weak sense of belonging to the sect. Lin Feng still had a chance.

So, Lin Feng decisively infiltrated the Hengyue Sect.

He didn't need to enter any important areas; he just needed to find the residence where named disciples like Wang Lin lived. The security and array restrictions in such places were very lax, and they couldn't stop Lin Feng.

Lin Feng found Wang Lin's residence and overheard several Hengyue Sect disciples mocking Wang Lin.

"You are a disgrace to our Hengyue Sect!"

"When the inner sect disciple examination comes, why don't you jump off the cliff again? If you can jump into the inner sect by suicide, then you have some talent."

Wang Lin remained silent, enduring their ridicule. The group of disciples cursed and left the room.

Alone in the room, Wang Lin sighed deeply, lowering his head and muttering to himself: "Father, Mother, I will succeed. I will become an immortal!"

Lin Feng smiled, flashed into the room, and said with a smile, "In this environment, you won't become an immortal."

Wang Lin was shocked, staring blankly at the suddenly appearing Lin Feng: "Who are you?"

Lin Feng gently waved his sleeve, not answering but asking, "Cultivation is a long and arduous path, full of thorns and obstacles. You are already less talented than others. If you don't strive to catch up, how can you hope to succeed?"

"But in this sect, you will only be assigned menial tasks like fetching water and chopping wood. You are called a disciple, but you are actually a servant." Lin Feng said calmly, "Your starting point is already low, and your progress is even slower. How can you continue on this path?"

Wang Lin tightly pursed his lips, looking at the white-robed, wide-sleeved Lin Feng with a star crown. After a long moment, he spoke: "Immortal, what do you mean?"

Lin Feng sighed lightly, "I saw you when you were just born. Although your talent and physical constitution are poor, we have a connection. I had already intended to take you as a disciple. I planned to come when you were sixteen, but I didn't expect you to already join the Hengyue Sect."

"If you are willing, you can leave the Hengyue Sect and become my disciple." Lin Feng said with conviction, "I will teach you diligently and impart all my cultivation techniques and powers. I will never treat you like a servant or look down on you as the Hengyue Sect does."

At this point, Lin Feng smiled lightly, "As for my abilities, if you want to see them, I can destroy the Hengyue Sect in a moment!"

Wang Lin looked at Lin Feng in surprise, his eyes clearly showing excitement. He opened his mouth to speak but suddenly held back.

Not only that, but his gaze towards Lin Feng even had a hint of caution, and his right hand subconsciously touched his chest.

Lin Feng was slightly taken aback. Wang Lin's gaze was like he was guarding against a thief, which Lin Feng did not expect.

"His right hand touching his chest, it seems he is trying to protect something?" Lin Feng's heart raced, "Oh no, this boy has a fortune of 8. Could he have found some treasure?"

Wang Lin's appearance clearly suggested that he thought Lin Feng knew his secret and was trying to trick him into giving up his treasure.

Lin Feng was at a loss, realizing he was not just a little late. Wang Lin was clearly starting to turn his luck around, his aura of dominance and ambition already flourishing, and he was about to embark on his own heaven-defying path.

No matter what super weapon or what kind of old man was inside, Wang Lin was about to bounce back.

Lin Feng felt dejected but maintained a calm expression, looking at Wang Lin: "Do you find it hard to believe? No problem, make your own decision. I will stay in the town below for twenty days. If you decide to come, you can find me in the town."

Given Wang Lin's cautious and defensive mindset, it was better not to drag things out or be overly persistent, as that would only trigger his resistance and make him more wary.

After saying this, Lin Feng used the Cloud Dragon Escape technique and disappeared without a trace.

Wang Lin was stunned, feeling a bit regretful: "Was I too suspicious?"

Descending Mount Hengyue, Lin Feng's face was grim as he pondered how to snatch a disciple from the Hengyue Sect.

"The spiritual energy on Mount Hengyue is indeed more abundant and more suitable for cultivation than our mountain gate." A voice suddenly reached Lin Feng's ears. Lin Feng paused, hiding his presence. Moments later, he saw two young men walking up Mount Hengyue.

"It won't be long before this place becomes our Xuan Dao Sect's territory." Another young man snorted, "Our ancestor Pubeizi returned unharmed, but the Hengyue Sect's ancestor died in the void battlefield. Everything is as it should be."

"Only the strong can live in a good mountain gate. They will soon have to move."

Watching the two young men disappear into the mountain forest, Lin Feng frowned, thinking deeply.

This sudden turn of events might present an opportunity.

Soon, a bright smile appeared on Lin Feng's face, like the sun in spring.

"What's mine, you can't escape!"

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