104. First Encounter with Ying Huanhuan

At the Selection Platform.

Over a hundred people were waiting. At the forefront stood three figures—the hall masters of the Earth Hall, Flood Hall, and Desolate Hall of Dao Sect.

The three gazed at Chen Xuan with intense interest, eager to recruit him for their halls.

Among the crowd was a young girl who immediately caught everyone’s attention.

She appeared to be about the same age as Su Rou but was taller.

She wore a red dress and had an elegant, striking appearance. A subtle, pleasant aura radiated from her, resembling the soft chime of musical instruments.

With her delicate hand resting on her cheek, she stared intently at Chen Xuan.

Her hands were especially beautiful, with flawless, alabaster skin and perfectly proportioned fingers, as if sculpted from the finest jade.

A soft glow radiated from her hands, captivating Chen Xuan’s gaze—it was his first time seeing such beautiful and perfect hands.

Although the girl’s beauty didn’t quite match that of Ling Qingzhu, her hands were unmatched.

If Chen Xuan’s guess was correct, this girl was likely Dao Sect’s little princess, the reincarnation of the Ice Master… Ying Huanhuan!

“You guys are really impatient, huh? All here to steal him away,” Qi Lei remarked with some annoyance, casting a glance at them.

Xia Yan laughed and stepped forward. “No need to be so harsh, Old Qi; it’s all for Dao Sect’s sake.”

“Yes, yes,” Zhu Shan agreed with a laugh.

Chen Zhen added, “Alright, let’s get down to business.”

Xia Yan, with a sharp eye, quickly assessed Chen Xuan’s cultivation level.

“Profound Life Realm, initial stage! Such strength surpasses even our vice hall masters!”

“Just a year or two, and he’s gone from the One Yuan Nirvana stage to the Profound Life Realm! His talent is remarkable!” Zhu Shan exclaimed, clearly impressed.

Chen Zhen wasted no time and invited Chen Xuan directly, saying, “Chen Xuan, our Desolate Hall invites you to join us. What do you think?”

While the others tried to win him over with compliments, Chen Zhen simply extended an offer!

Xia Yan interjected, “The Desolate Hall is too weak; come to Earth Hall instead!”

“Nonsense, the Flood Hall is the best choice,” Zhu Shan added.

Chen Zhen smirked at their comments. “The weakest? Have you forgotten that the Desolate Hall has the Great Desolate Scripture? Do you have anything that compares?”

“Chen Zhen, do you think just anyone can understand the Great Desolate Scripture?” Xia Yan scoffed.

Zhu Shan nodded. “Indeed. With Chen Xuan’s outstanding cultivation talent, he doesn’t need to waste time on a single martial technique.”

“Waste? You old fools, have you forgotten Senior Zhou Tong’s achievements?” Chen Zhen argued, clearly annoyed.

Qi Lei interrupted, “Enough! I brought him here, so he naturally belongs to my Sky Hall!”

“Says who?”

“Yeah! Fair competition!”

“Let strength decide!”

The crowd was taken aback. They had never seen the four hall masters argue so fiercely over a single disciple. Some even rolled up their sleeves, prepared to settle the matter with fists if needed.

Just then, a calm voice spoke, “Are you respected hall masters turning this place into a marketplace?”

A man in simple white robes and cloth shoes, looking to be in his thirties, with a gentle, jade-like face, appeared at the Selection Platform.

“Greetings, Sect Master,” everyone said respectfully, bowing.

The man, Ying Xuanzi, looked at Chen Xuan with a smile of approval.

“Impressive. Such strength at a young age—you’ll become something great in the future.”

“Thank you for your praise, Sect Master,” Chen Xuan responded, bowing in respect.

Ying Xuanzi smiled and asked, "Our Dao Sect has four halls: Sky, Earth, Flood, and Desolate. Do you know which hall you'd like to join?"

Over the years, many people had joined Dao Sect, aiming to master the Great Desolate Scripture.

After all, Zhou Tong's fame from years past was still strong, and many wanted to surpass him. Now, Chen Xuan had entered the sect and was already ahead of him.

"I…" Chen Xuan was just about to answer when Ying Huanhuan interrupted, saying, "Hey."

She looked at him with a slight frown, her gaze fixed on him.

Chen Xuan was puzzled: "?"

"You can’t just rush to make a decision without thinking it through!" Her voice was clear and refreshing, like the soft chime of an instrument, putting one at ease.

Chen Xuan found it odd—he hadn’t even spoken yet, so how could she assume he was about to make a hasty choice?

Chen Xuan tried to speak: "I…"

"Our Sect Master mentioned you have great talent. Sky Hall has the strongest overall power, which would help you reach your fullest potential!" Ying Huanhuan raised her brows, pointing out the advantages directly.

"Huanhuan, don’t try to influence his decision!" the Sect Master reminded, being particularly protective of his daughter.

"I’m only stating the facts. If he can’t comprehend the Great Desolate Scripture, wouldn’t that be a waste of time?" Ying Huanhuan argued logically. "Wasting time training would just be a drain on Dao Sect’s resources!"

Chen Xuan was left speechless by her argument—she was really persuasive!

Seeing him remain silent, Ying Huanhuan’s face showed a hint of triumph. "See? He agrees with me."

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has gained a sense of pride. Emotion value +500]

Chen Xuan: "…"

The Sect Master said, "Follow your heart, don’t let anyone sway you."

"Sect Master, I’d like… to join Sky Hall!" Chen Xuan replied, bowing respectfully.

As soon as he spoke, Ying Huanhuan’s voice rang out, "Hehe, that’s the right choice! You won’t regret joining Sky Hall!" Her face showed a trace of admiration.

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has gained happiness and admiration. Emotion value +500]

The Sect Master turned to the others. "What about the rest of you?"

Yun Yun immediately answered, "I’ll join Sky Hall as well."

Ying Huanhuan shook her head and pointed at Yun Yun. "You’re too weak to be an inner disciple; it’s better for you to start as an honorary disciple."

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has gained dissatisfaction. Emotion value +500]

Yun Yun, with Chen Xuan's help, was only at the Three-Star Dou Sect level, or equivalent to the Three-Yuan Nirvana Realm—much weaker than the other core disciples in the halls.

"?" Yun Yun was almost furious.

She had once been a sect leader, and now, in this world, she was not only a disciple but was also being criticized for her lack of strength.

Seeing her reaction, Chen Xuan quickly said, "If Sky Hall doesn’t want us, we can always join another hall."

"You!" Ying Huanhuan’s big eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance. She hadn’t expected Chen Xuan to turn the tables on her.

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has gained frustration. Emotion value +500]

Qi Lei quickly intervened, "As Hall Master, I approve of her joining."

"Hmph!" With Qi Lei’s support, Ying Huanhuan could only huff in displeasure.

Su Rou and her brother Su Kui also chose to join Heaven Hall. The remaining people were divided among the other three halls, and the rest of the crowd reluctantly dispersed.

Once they arrived at Sky Hall, Chen Xuan began to plan his next steps.