Chapter 203: Outer Disciples
"This place is like a dream," Su Bingxin said with a blissful smile. They had only been here for a few hours, yet the beauty of this place had already captivated her.
They promptly placed all their belongings in the wooden house, triggering memories of her home in the Tevat Continent.
The lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and tranquil atmosphere filled her heart with serenity.
Xu Zhiyuan did a great job choosing this location for them to stay in.
"Husband, what do you think?" she asked, turning to Chen Tian with anticipation in her eyes.
Chen Tian looked at her lovingly and replied, "I couldn't agree more, my love. This place is indeed great."
Chen Tian wrapped his arms around Su Bingxin and pulled her closer.
Her cheeks flushed with warmth as she leaned into his embrace.
The gentle breeze rustled through the trees, carrying with it the sweet scent of blooming flowers.
The couple stood there, lost in the beauty of the surroundings, looking down at the breathtaking view below.
The sun was beginning to set, casting a golden glow over the rolling hills.
It was a moment of pure bliss and tranquility, a moment they wished would last forever.
"I love you," Chen Tian whispered softly into her ear, his voice filled with love and adoration.
Su Bingxin smiled, her heart swelling with happiness.
She pressed her cheek against his chest, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
At that moment, they knew that they had found their own little piece of paradise, a sanctuary where their love could flourish and grow.
They kept looking at the great Mountain View till the sun set behind the horizon, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky and painting the clouds with a breathtaking display of colors.
They returned to the woods after the sun had completely disappeared.
They refrained from any nighttime activities this time and chose to take some rest.
Tomorrow would mark the official beginning of their new life within the sect.
In the morning, Xu Zhiyuan returned and gave both of them their Sect identity tokens.
The token was made from pure green jade and had an image of a sword engraved it.
"From now on, both of you are Outer disciplines of our Immortal Sword Sect."
"Outer?" Chen Tian asked as he narrowed his eyes in confusion.
Didn't Xu Zhiyuan promise to take both of them as disciplines?
Xu Zhiyuan noticing Chen Tian's confusion nodded, providing an explanation. "Even if both of you are Outer disciples, it doesn't mean I'm no longer your master."
His words only confused Chen Tian and Su Bingxin even further. They couldn't understand why they were being assigned to the Outer Immortal Sword Sect when they had been expecting a different path under Xu Zhiyuan's guidance.
"Then, master Xu, why did you put us as Outer disciplines?"
"I only put both of you as Outer disciplines for two reasons," Xu Zhiyuan continued, sensing their confusion.
"Firstly, I don't like to play favorites and show preferential treatment to my disciples. By starting you off in the as Outer disciplines, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and grow without interference.
Secondly, if I put you as Core Disciplines directly, you will be eaten alive by the intense competition and pressure."
"Eh!"
Su Bingxin exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise; as for Chen Tian, he narrowed his eyes in understanding.
"You mean that our level and skills are not high enough to compete with the Core disciplines?" Chen Tian asked, his voice tinged with understanding. "Yes," Xu Zhiyuan replied, nodding truthfully.
"The Core Disciplines are filled with the most talented and skilled disciples of our sect. It would be overwhelming for you both at this stage of your cultivation. The weakest Core discipline is at the Soul Formation Realm, not to mention that they could take opponents who are at a higher cultivation level. It would be foolish and dangerous for you to challenge them now."
Xu Zhiyuan explained, his tone firm but compassionate.
"But what about Yin Yun and the others? Aren't they also Core disciplines?" Su Bingxin couldn't help but ask: Yin Yun, Zou Yang, and Qiu Xufeng are clearly Core disciplines, but their cultivation levels are not as high as Xu Zhiyuan said Core disciplines should have.
Xu Zhiyuan sighed. "Yin Yun and the others may be Core disciples, but their cultivation levels are nowhere near as advanced as those in the Core part of this sect.
They are still in the Qi Refinement Realm and can't even compete with the top Outer disciplines, but because of their talents, they were chosen by the elders of the sect as direct disciplines, not to mention that their family background is also quite influential.
That is why no one dared to underestimate their potential and future progress.
Despite their current cultivation levels, it is believed that with the right guidance and resources, they have the potential to surpass even the top disciples in the Core part of the sect. "
Xu Zhiyuan knew that nurturing these young talents was crucial for the sect's long-term growth and success.
"They still have a long way to go before they can truly catch up with the elite cultivators in this sect." Xu Zhiyuan's tone was filled with a mix of disappointment and hope.
Chen Tian and Su Bingxin understood what Xu Zhiyuan was talking about; if they were to directly jump to Core discipline, it would be too much of a leap for them.
And they didn't have a good background like the others, which made their journey even more challenging.
"Outer or Core discipline, it doesn't matter for me that much," Chen Tian thought deeply. What he was lacking right now was a way to accelerate his cultivation progress and understanding of the laws so that he could catch up with his other elements in the future.
Core disciplines do have more privileges than outer disciplines, but Chen Tian really doesn't think that he needs those privileges right now.
Also, Su Bingxin still has the bloodline inheritance to invest in, which can give her a significant advantage for her cultivation.
After explaining what Chen Tian and Su Bingxin should do as outer disciplines, Xu Zhiyuan told them to go to the Disciplines Sect pavilion, where more information about their responsibilities and tasks would be provided.
He also informed them that he would be away for a couple of days as he had important work to do, and when he returned, he would start teaching them about the sword path.
Chen Tian and Su Bingxin decided to go to the Disciplines Sect pavilion immediately to gather more information about their responsibilities and tasks as outer disciples. They wanted to make the most of their time in the sect.
Xu Zhiyuan gave them a map of the sect to help them navigate.
The Sect pavilion was in the Outer Part of the Sect so Chen Tian and Su Bingxin had to head down to the Outer part.
Luckily Xu Zhiyuan pointed a way for them to head down from their house without passing by the Inner part of the sect.
As they walked towards the pavilion, Su Bingxin couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation.