First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 63: Promotion, Inner Disciple

"Yes, I just had a breakthrough the other day and went to the Hall of Officials to find Master Ma to complete my promotion. Now, I am a genuine Inner Disciple of the Linjiang Sect!" Caoren proudly caressed the Inner Disciple token in his hand and said, "Entering the Inner Disciples means truly entering the core area of the Linjiang Sect."

"It's really not easy. Congratulations, congratulations," Shen Mo smiled and congratulated him.

"It is indeed not easy." Caoren nodded and patted Shen Mo's shoulder, saying, "If you become rich and successful, don't forget about me."

"We are friends in the Inner Disciples. Now that I am also an Inner Disciple, I will never forget you."

"When the time comes, if there are any extra cultivation resources, I will prepare more for you. You should also work hard in your cultivation and strive to be promoted to the Inner Disciples as soon as possible."

"Sure, I also had a breakthrough to the Qi Gathering stage during my recent trip. After dispersing the crowd later, I will go to the Hall of Officials to get my identity token."

Shen Mo's reaction was calm, he just nodded and casually said, "You broke through to the Qi Gathering stage?"

Caoren's expression froze, his previously proud smile suddenly turned into an incredulous look.

"Yes, I had some opportunities, it's not worth mentioning."

Shen Mo saw the look on this guy's face and smiled faintly.

"It's impossible. Are you kidding me?"

They had known each other for many years, and Shen Mo had some understanding of his cultivation aptitude.

This guy had been stuck at the fifth level of the Body Tempering stage for several years. Even with the help of the senior disciples and the Qi Gathering Pill, he was still far from reaching the Qi Gathering stage.

How could he have made such rapid progress in just a few months of seclusion?

"Don't believe me?" Shen Mo raised an eyebrow and grabbed his collar, lifting him up.

Immediately, Caoren's whole body was lifted by Shen Mo.

"Do you believe me now?"

"Let go of me!" Caoren was suspended in mid-air, feeling shocked, and quickly struggled to break free.

"You actually reached the Qi Gathering stage!" Caoren stared at Shen Mo in disbelief, "What kind of luck did you have? Did you encounter a master's cave and get some treasure?"

When Shen Mo grabbed Caoren just now, Caoren felt his whole body being restrained and couldn't resist.

Just this move alone made him believe that Shen Mo wasn't lying to him, but Caoren still couldn't understand how Shen Mo could make such rapid progress. Judging from his momentum, he was even stronger than himself.

"You were just too slow."

Shen Mo understood what he was thinking and smiled, "Let's not talk about it for now. Since you have received the identity token, you should be able to establish your own cave, right?"

Establishing a cave meant opening an independent cave.

This was a special treatment for Inner Disciples, allowing them to have a place to live in the spiritual vein area of the Linjiang Sect.

Shen Mo was quite envious of this treatment.

After all, the living conditions in the courtyards of the Outer Disciples were far inferior to having an independent cave.

"I have already applied to the Hall of Officials, but I still need to draw lots to determine the location of the cave."

Although there were no obvious differences in the caves of Inner Disciples, different locations in the spiritual vein area had their own advantages and disadvantages.

Disciples with top-notch aptitude would be automatically assigned to the most abundant spiritual energy and the best scenery.

As for ordinary Inner Disciples with average aptitude, they had to draw lots to choose the location, which would take some time.

After hearing his explanation, Shen Mo nodded.

The two chatted for a while, and Shen Mo invited Caoren to sit down and eat barbecue together.

Caoren also opened the fine wine that he had originally planned to drink with his father. The two of them drank and enjoyed themselves.

After they were full, Caoren left.

The two agreed that after Shen Mo obtained the Inner Disciple token, they would go together to draw lots for the cave location.

"You stay at home and take care. I'm going out for a while."

After seeing Caoren off, Shen Mo cleaned up the table and gave a few instructions to the Spirit Cache Mouse.

This Spirit Cache Mouse was also a lazy creature. After eating and drinking enough, it curled up alone in the shade of the bamboo trees in the courtyard and took a nap.

Upon hearing Shen Mo's explanation, it did not respond and only wagged its tail as a reply.

At the Outer Disciple window of the Steward Hall.

"What brings you here?" asked Steward Ma without lifting his head.

"Outer Disciple Shen Mo has recently successfully broken through to the Gathering Qi stage and would like the steward to verify and promote him," Shen Mo said, handing over his identity jade pendant.

"Promotion?" Steward Ma finally raised his head and glanced at him.

"You," he clearly remembered Shen Mo and was somewhat surprised, "I recall a few months ago, you seemed to have come to me to resign from the position of guarding the mountain gate. At that time, your cultivation seemed to be far from the Gathering Qi stage."

"I had some fortuitous encounters during this period, which allowed me to make rapid progress," Shen Mo nodded and admitted.

"Fortuitous encounters?" Steward Ma showed an envious expression.

To make such rapid progress in just a few months, this fortuitous encounter seemed significant.

But he didn't dwell on it for too long and quickly led Shen Mo to the place of promotion assessment.

"Place your palms on the Spirit Testing Platform."

"This Spirit Testing Platform can determine whether your cultivation is qualified and whether your bone age meets the standard."

The Spirit Testing Platform was specifically prepared by the Linjiang Sect for the promotion of Outer Disciples.

This platform not only tests cultivation, but also measures bone age.

According to the rules of the Linjiang Sect, as long as the cultivation meets the standard and the bone age does not exceed fifty, one can be considered eligible to become an Inner Disciple.

If the age of entering the Gathering Qi stage exceeds fifty, but the bone age exceeds fifty, it indicates insufficient potential, and the Linjiang Sect will not accept such an Inner Disciple.

Following Steward Ma's instructions, Shen Mo placed his palms on the top of the Spirit Testing Platform.

"Buzz!"

The Spirit Testing Platform trembled slightly and emitted a golden light.

In the next moment, several small golden characters appeared above the projected halo.

[After testing, bone age: 28 years old.]

[After testing, cultivation: Gathering Qi stage, three major dantians gathered.]

When these two pieces of information were revealed, Steward Ma, who was originally indifferent, suddenly stiffened, "Three major dantians gathered?"

"Is there something wrong with this Spirit Testing Platform?"

He furrowed his brows and initially didn't believe this information.

"Steward Ma, there should be no problem with the Spirit Testing Platform," Shen Mo took the initiative to speak, "When I broke through to the Gathering Qi stage, I did indeed condense all three major dantians."

"What?"

After receiving confirmation from Shen Mo, Steward Ma, who was usually calm and composed, couldn't help but inhale a breath of cold air.

All three major dantians opened!

This kind of foundation is quite rare!

Even in a top sect like the Linjiang Sect in the Red Flame Kingdom, it is still a relatively rare occurrence.

Given Shen Mo's previous mediocre performance, it was difficult for people to believe that he could condense such a foundation.

After confirming that Shen Mo was not joking, a fervent smile appeared on Steward Ma's face, "Fellow Daoist, your future is boundless."

"Steward Ma, you flatter me."

"Oh, this is not just flattery from me," Steward Ma said seriously, "To be able to open all three major dantians when breaking through to the Gathering Qi stage, with such a solid foundation, as long as you don't fall, your future in the Spiritual Sea is promising."

"Perhaps, in twenty years, I will need Fellow Daoist to guide me."

Once one steps into the Spiritual Sea stage, they can hold the position of an elder in the Linjiang Sect.

This is an achievement that Steward Ma has worked hard for half his life but has never achieved.

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