"Halt, could it be that you're saying our sect misunderstood you?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Halting Xiahou Shan who was about to leave, Qi Xiu spoke slowly and indifferently.

"Junior dare not."

Despite feeling resentful, Xiahou Shan maintained a basic restraint, his expression as hard as stone, yet he turned around and earnestly replied.

"Dare not? Then tell me, Shenxiao Sect is an unparalleled ancient sect, you were admitted into it, received its teachings. If not for the issue of your Dao Body, why would you abandon your master and join my Primordial Method?"

Taking a step forward, Qi Xiu's figure was like an illusion and in an instant appeared in front of Xiahou Shan, looking down with eyes that were starkly black and white with a hint of purple gleam.

The gaze that faintly radiated made this rarely gifted prodigy of heaven involuntarily feel a sense of timidity, instinctively lowering his head, not daring to directly meet Qi Xiu's eyes.

But just after lowering his head, not even an instant, Xiahou Shan stiffened his neck and lifted his head again, his gaze resolute.

"Because I also want to be like the True Monarch!

Slaying thousands of Demonic Evil Cultivators, protecting our Human Race for countless eras without worry!"

Xiahou Shan's words made Qi Xiu stunned for a moment, then he furrowed his brow and said:

"Is this a reason? Shenxiao Sect, an ancient sect inherited from the Middle Ancient Era, has a long-standing Daoist inheritance, a mighty method. Each generation's Supreme Sect Leader is a Primordial Spirit Boss.

Could it be that such a great sect cannot teach you?"

"Shenxiao Sect has been passed down for several eras, but there's only one Hunyuan Myriad Laws True Monarch.

In these years, I have cultivated diligently in Shenxiao Sect, yet I always felt a hidden discomfort in my heart, a long-suppressed knot, otherwise, I wouldn't have let the heart demon find a gap.

Until I saw the True Monarch, saw the Dharma Gate he practiced, my heart suddenly surged.

I know this is the Dao I am pursuing!

So please give me this chance, True Monarch."

As Xiahou Shan spoke, he once again bowed down, intending to give Qi Xiu a grand ceremonial courtesy.

"Wait!"

With a thought, a breeze held Xiahou Shan's head that was about to lower, Qi Xiu quietly gazed at this prodigy with an Innate Taoist Body.

Under the observation of the Observing Qi Skill, he could confirm what Xiahou Shan just said was true.

But if it was that simple to take him in, the timing was still not ripe.

"Even if what you said is true, our sect is willing to give you a chance..."

Upon hearing Qi Xiu willing to give him a chance, Xiahou Shan was overjoyed, just about to speak but was interrupted by Qi Xiu's gesture.

"But a chance is merely a chance, not a fact.

If you want to join my Primordial Method, there are two things you need to do first."

"Please guide me, Sect Master!" Xiahou Shan replied earnestly.

"Firstly, you are a member of the Shenxiao Sect, wanting to join my Primordial Method, you must seek the opinion of Shenxiao Sect, wait until you have resigned from the sect, repay the grace of teaching, then we can talk about becoming a disciple.

Secondly, if you join my Primordial Method, there is something I must clarify beforehand.

To enter my sect, one must be of clean slate and without any occupation.

So, if you are determined to join my Primordial Sect, I will personally dissolve your life's cultivation and let you return to an ordinary mortal."

At this point, Xiahou Shan's expression momentarily froze, his gaze turned serious.

Seeing this, Qi Xiu slightly curled his lips and continued, "You have the ailment of Innate Dao Pattern, you must achieve the Dao Body Realm before eighty.

If your entire cultivation is dissolved, you will have to start over.

You are already sixty-one this year.

Which means you will have nineteen years to transform from a mortal without any cultivation into a Dao Expert.

Whether this is possible, I believe you are clear in your heart."

Qi Xiu's words were clear, even if Xiahou Shan could smoothly leave Shenxiao Sect, joining Primordial Sect meant dissolving his entire cultivation, which for him with the ailment of Innate Dao Pattern was akin to a death wish.

Upon hearing this, Xiahou Shan couldn't help but fall silent.

"You have extraordinary talents, if you stay in Shenxiao Sect, you might still have a chance to break through the realm within twenty years and achieve the Dao Body. Do not impulsively ruin this great Dao path, go back."

With a soft utterance, Qi Xiu turned to return to the mountain gate, but as he turned, he heard a commotion behind him.

His expression subtly changed, turning complexly to see Xiahou Shan bowing with his forehead touching the ground as a sign of respect.

"You're willing to forsake your life?"

Slowly lifting his head, with earth still on his forehead, Xiahou Shan's expression was determined, taking a deep breath, and uttering eight characters:

"To hear the Dao in the morning, I can die at night."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiu was slightly bewildered, then laughed softly and shook his head:

"If you lose your life, what Dao are you hearing..."

...

Half a month later.

Inside the Sect Master Hall of Primordial Sect.

With a smile on his face, Bai Qingfeng stood beside Qi Xiu, looking at Xiahou Shan, who was kneeling in a plain robe, feeling a sense of appreciation.

Finally, there's another breathing soul on this mountain.

"Xiahou Shan, since you sincerely wish to join my sect, today I'll take you in." Seeing Xiahou Shan hastily handling the withdrawal ceremony, returning, Qi Xiu's expression was peculiar, always feeling Xiahou Shan's arrival wasn't quite simple, but things now are such, he could only go with the flow.

"Thank you, True Monarch... oh no, Master!"

With a joyous expression, Xiahou Shan respectfully performed a ritual of respect to Qi Xiu.

"Do not rush to call me Master, let me be clear about our sect's rules first.

Although my Primordial Sect is newly founded,

it has three rules; listen carefully.

Firstly: Uphold the Right, Guard the Dao

"With righteousness in the heart, the world shall endure.

Our sect disciples must base their actions on upholding the right and guarding the Dao.

Upon encountering evil spirits, draw the sword in confrontation, protect the peace of all beings, uphold the righteous way of the world, even unto death without regret."

Secondly: Harbor Compassion

"With a heart of compassion, benevolence as the foundation.