Chapter 204 Law Enforcement Elder Guards the World (18)

When it came to Shen Zhuo, he hesitated for a long time.

In his previous life, he didn’t have this opportunity and was just an outer disciple. But whom should he choose? For revenge, it would be best to be under the Sect Master, but the Sect Master already had two direct disciples. Shen Zhuo glanced at the four elders. Yan Hui already had two disciples, Juan Bai had one, Chang Shan had one, and Bai Tang had one. The only ones he could choose from were Juan Bai, Chang Shan, and Bai Tang.

Juan Bai and Chang Shan exchanged subtle glances, both hoping that Shen Zhuo would choose Bai Tang. Bai Tang was mysterious and powerful; surely, she would have a way.

The disciples who would choose after Shen Zhuo were all nervous, especially Sheng Tingfeng. He also wanted to apprentice under Bai Tang, but Zhong Jin had already taken one of the spots.

After much deliberation, Shen Zhuo finally spoke up, “Disciple is willing to apprentice under Elder Bai Tang.”

Bai Tang handed him the last willow branch.

“Under my tutelage now there were two direct disciples: my eldest disciple, Zhong Jin, and my youngest disciple, Shen Zhuo. As this is the first time our sect is recruiting disciples who cultivate demonic energy, the other demonic cultivation disciples will be registered under Fanjing Peak. I will be responsible for their unified teachings.”

As soon as this was announced, many disciples couldn’t help but envy them. Many of them didn’t have the chance to become direct disciples of the Sect Master or the four elders. Becoming inner disciples was already considered quite good. And now, these demonic cultivators were becoming registered disciples under an Elder; they were indeed very fortunate.

Sheng Tingfeng didn’t need to choose anymore. He watched the remaining disciples carry out the mutual selection process with a calm heart.

Shen Zhuo wore a complicated expression on his face. After accepting demonic cultivation disciples, she would even be teaching them too? Didn’t she know how the outside world viewed demonic cultivators?

With everything settled, each Elder took their direct disciples and left. Other arrangements would naturally be made for the remaining disciples.

Zhong Jin and Shen Zhuo followed Bai Tang.

“Master, are we going to Fanjing Peak now?” Zhong Jin was very enthusiastic, while Shen Zhuo seemed reserved.

Bai Tang patted both of their heads gently. “No rush. I’ll take you both to have a look at the sect from above first. Canglan.”

It was still that jade-colored hammer, surrounded by an eerie aura of lightning.

Shen Zhuo’s eyes flickered. Why did the name Canglan feel so familiar? It seemed like he had heard it many times before.

But clearly, Bai Tang didn’t exist in his previous life.

The corner of Zhong Jin’s mouth twitched. It was hard to imagine their Master wielding such a huge hammer to strike people. She was originally a graceful and elegant figure; wielding a hammer like this was really mismatched.

Shen Zhuo looked at the beautiful hammer with an odd expression. Why did he feel like Canglan shouldn’t be like this?

Shen Zhuo whispered, “While others ride swords, is Master planning to take us on a tour of the sect while riding a hammer?”

Bai Tang glanced approvingly at Shen Zhuo, lightly patting both their backs and instructing them to sit on one side of the hammer. Bai Tang herself stood on the other side, lazily leaning against the handle. With a flick of her index finger, they ascended into the sky, passing through layers of clouds.

“The art of swordsmanship isn’t just about wielding swords; its accurate term should be ‘the art of wielding objects.’ If you master it well, you can control all things. People tend to focus solely on the elegance and convenience of wielding swords, neglecting the use of other weapons. Don’t confine yourselves to one style. On the path of cultivation, what matters is an open mind. The larger your heart, the farther you can go.”

Did Shen Zhuo ever experience this? Life after rebirth, especially in the Divine Movement Sect, was a completely different experience.

Zhong Jin pondered, “Master’s teachings will be engraved in my heart. I wonder if there are any other hammers as beautiful as Master’s?”

Bai Tang sent a burst of spiritual energy, lightly flicking Zhong Jin’s forehead, “Your Master’s Canglan is one of a kind, impossible to find an identical one.”

Zhong Jin curled his lips and lowered his head, looking down. Everything seemed insignificant from up high.

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