The number of Inner Sect disciples is much fewer than the Outer Sect; reportedly, there are only about 3,600.
Inner Sect disciples are at cultivation realms between Qi-Refining layer six and layer nine. Once they break through to the Grandmaster realm, they automatically advance to Elite Disciple.
Elite Disciples are even fewer, only a few hundred in total.
To become a top-tier Core Disciple, one must first reach late-stage Grandmaster, then make significant contributions, and finally be voted in by the Supreme Elders. Only with a majority of votes can one be established as a Core Disciple.
Song Yan's second mission is to become the sect master of the Pristine Way Sect. To do this, he must first become a Core Disciple and defeat all other contenders.
After Song Yan became an Inner Sect disciple, it caused a huge sensation in the Outer Sect, but within the Inner Sect, barely anyone paid attention to him.
Also, once you become an Inner Sect disciple, you gain the qualification to go out for tempering and training missions.
As a result, only about two thousand Inner Sect disciples remain in the Pristine Way Sect at any given time. This is why the sect holds the Inner Sect Grand Tournament three days after the Outer Sect tournament—to give time for those away on missions to return.
Inner Sect, inside a secluded pavilion.
Frank Feng stands there alone.
Half a quarter hour later, a graceful and voluptuous young woman with striking looks arrives.
She looks to be just over twenty, her lips always carrying a faint, elusive smile.
"Senior Brother Feng, you summoned me. What instructions do you have?"
"I have something to ask of you, Junior Sister Murong." Frank turns around and speaks bluntly.
"It's my honor to do something for Senior Brother Feng." Serena Murong replies with a bright smile.
"Very good. Here is your payment." Frank tosses her two jade bottles, one blue and one purple. Serena catches them effortlessly, opens both, and her expression immediately shifts to one of surprise.
A fourth-grade Profound Pill and a Meridian-Fortifying Pill!
Serena's expression instantly grows serious: "What does Senior Brother Feng need me to do?"
Only Elite Disciples can purchase fourth-grade Profound Pills from the sect. The Meridian-Fortifying Pill is even more extraordinary—not only can it expand the width of one’s meridians, it also strengthens their toughness and thickness. It’s an extremely rare and precious spiritual medicine.
Frank's eyes narrow, a cold gleam flashing: "I want you to..."
Hearing Frank Feng’s request, Serena Murong let out a sigh of relief. “Don’t worry, Senior Brother Feng. Consider it done. Dealing with a rookie who just joined the Inner Sect? That’s child’s play.”
Frank Feng nodded in satisfaction. “Excellent. Once it’s done, I’ll have even greater rewards for you.”
“Then I’ll thank you in advance, Senior Brother Feng. I’ll take my leave.”
……
Inside his new courtyard, Leon Huang was practicing body movement techniques, footwork, and attack arts obtained from his artifact ring.
With his powerful spirit, what took others months or years to master, he could comprehend in just a few days.
So now, aside from the later forms of Imperial Nine Slaughters—still beyond his current cultivation—the earlier moves were already perfected.
Just as he finished, Tyson and Wes thoughtfully brought him tea and towels.
Knock, knock.
The sound of knocking came from the gate.
Leon Huang glanced at the courtyard gate, puzzled. He’d just become an Inner Sect disciple—who would visit him so soon?
“I’ll get the door!”
Tyson said.
As the gate swung open, Tyson’s cheeks instantly flushed red. The woman outside was stunning—so beautiful and tempting she looked like a ripe, juicy peach.
“Miss… who are you looking for?”
Sure enough, it was Serena Murong.
Her reputation in the Inner Sect wasn’t great. She was often seen mingling with outstanding male disciples, and every so often, rumors of ambiguity would surface.
Many male disciples, hoping to win her favor, had gifted her cultivation methods, pills, even weapons.
Because of this, despite her humble origins, she’d reached the peak of Qi-Refining eight in just three years after entering the Inner Sect.
Serena Murong gave Tyson a sweet smile. “You must be Tyson, right? I’m here to see your young master.”