"Wow," Xiang was indeed taken aback by my comprehensiveness.

One must understand that although Aura Blade is a white-grade-high-tier technique and Blink is a green-grade-low-tier technique, learning them requires dedication and guidance. However, Xinli managed to learn them in just a few minutes, which is truly astonishing.

"You possess remarkable comprehension skills, little Xinli," Xiang remarked.

"Hehe, looks like I am quite good at it," I replied with a smile.

"Thank you, Sister Xiang," I said, genuinely grateful. "These techniques will be incredibly useful."

She smiled, "Use them well, Xinli. You'll need every advantage you can get in this world."

....,

Our journey concluded after a few hours of travel. As we gazed ahead, we could see a city in the distance. In comparison to Black Wind Town, this city appeared too much larger and more prosperous, teeming with spiritual energy. Other flying ships and cultivators roamed around, adding to the city's bustling atmosphere.

"Everyone, prepare yourselves," Tang Bingwen announced. "We will soon be arriving at Starlight City."

"Yes, sir," everyone responded, hyped up with motivation.

Xiang reminded me, "Once we enter the sect, try your best to participate in the inner disciple selection. If you encounter any difficulties that are hard to handle, inform me as quickly as possible, alright?"

I nodded with a warm smile, pondering what next steps I should take… once we were inside the sect.

As we approached the city, the guards became more alert and began to approach us.

[Name: Lu Mah

Cultivation: Bone Forging 5th layer]

I thought to myself, "If this individual were in Black Wind Town, he would surely be a formidable presence."

"May I see your identification?" inquired the guard.

"Of course," Xiang nonchalantly presented the identity token of the Profound Enmity Sect. Upon inspecting the token, the guard's demeanor became even more respectful.

"You may proceed," the guard stated with a smile.

"Okay," Xiang replied.

After briefly meeting with the guard, we proceeded towards the sect located in the southern part of the city. We eagerly observed our surroundings as we journeyed, admiring the stunning sights. No ordinary individuals were in sight, only cultivators—some weak, some powerful.

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The dense spiritual energy in the city seemed to have granted every citizen the opportunity to become a cultivator.

One of the individuals remarked, "It seems that the Profound Enmity Sect has also taken in new disciples," as they watched our flying ship pass overhead.

…..,

As we neared our destination, we noticed another flying ship heading in the same direction as ours, bearing a resemblance to our own ship.

"It seems that the Profound Enmity Sect has gathered a multitude of individuals from various corners, not solely from Black Wind Town," I observed, my eyes fixated on the other flying ships traveling alongside us.

"Yes, you are correct," Xiang responded. "The Profound Enmity Sect has not limited its recruitment to Black Wind Town alone. There are other locations where they have assigned us core and inner disciple missions to seek new talents."

"As Sister Xiang mentioned, we can expect to encounter skilled and talented disciples emerging from different places, intensifying the competition and making it more challenging. So, you must persevere, lest you fall behind and struggle in this world," Tang Bingwen clarified.

"Ous, Sir!" everyone echoed in unison.

"Starting now, we are all members of the same sect since you have successfully completed the sect requirements test. Feel free to refer to me as Senior Brother Bingwen and him as Senior Brother Fai. As for her, you can also address her as Senior Sister Xiang," Tang Bingwen announced, gesturing towards Ling Fai and Xiang.

"Understood, Senior Brother Bingwen," everyone nodded in agreement, feeling touched.

"Hmm... whatever," Ling Fai muttered irritably, clearly uninterested.

After a few minutes of traveling through the city, we finally arrived at our destination as the ship landed within the sect's designated landing spot. As we looked around, we noticed that there were other ships parked or landing simultaneously, just like ours.

"This Sect is nearly as vast as Black Wind Town...remarkable," I murmured, marveling at its grandeur.

We disembarked from the ship and stepped onto the sect's grounds. The atmosphere buzzed with energy and activity as disciples moved about and engaged in various tasks and training exercises. The sprawling complex was filled with grand buildings, lush gardens, and training fields, all imbued with a rich spiritual aura.

"Welcome to the Profound Enmity Sect," Tang Bingwen said, his voice filled with pride. "From this moment on, your journey as disciples truly begins. Embrace it with all your heart and strive to reach the heights you aspire to."

Just as I was lost in admiration, one of the instructors approached our group. "Ah, so Group D has finally arrived," he said, his voice carrying authority.

"Little Xiang, Bingwen, and Fai, you may proceed to the Quest Hall to report your assignment to Elder Han. The rest of you, follow me," he commanded.

"Understood, Instructor Li," we responded in unison.

Instructor Li, one of the sect's figures of authority who oversees outer disciple management, led us onward.

"I must take my leave for now, Xinli. Take care of yourself," Xiang bid me farewell, her words filled with warmth.

"Okay... I'll miss you, Sister Xiang," I replied with a warm smile.

"Hmph… it's not like we are parting forever," she chuckled playfully before leaving swiftly in a blink.

'I need to find a way to deal with this brat later… or he will become my heart demon,' Ling Fai thought as he left with Tang Bingwen.

Even within this group of people, the seeds of jealousy and hatred started to linger. If given the chance, some might not hesitate to stab me in the back.

Instructor Li, witnessing this exchange, seemed taken aback. How could someone as cold and distant as Xiang have formed such a close bond with another?

It was almost unbelievable. Within the sect, Xiang was known as a beauty with an icy demeanor, showing no interest in anyone.

As we followed Instructor Li, my curiosity was piqued, and I contemplated using my Forbidden Pupil of the Eye on him. However, anxiety washed over me. What if he noticed something unusual? Despite my nerves, I decided to give it a try.

["#$error??#@]

To my relief, the instructor remained oblivious to my attempt. It seemed that using the Forbidden Pupil of the Eye had no discernible side effects.

'Looks like the earlier incident…. is related to this closeness I felt,' I pondered