I loaded the innate divine power.

"Junior Brother Shen!"

Just as Shen Yi was pondering to himself, a voice suddenly entered his ears, instantly pulling him back to his senses.

Shen Yi quickly got up, opened the door, and a figure appeared in the courtyard.

Raibo!

"Senior Brother Lei, what's the matter?" Shen Yi asked, bowing slightly as he looked at Lei Bo.

Lei Bo stepped forward and said with a smile, "It's nothing, the Holy Envoy just asked me to come and see you, and also to visit the Holy Fire Hall."

"Is this an assessment?!"

After listening to Lei Bo's words, Shen Yi understood something.

Hmm, judging by the days, it's about time for the assessment.

Shen Yi nodded: "Okay, I'll go right away."

This is a hurdle we must overcome.

However, since he had already achieved his goal, Shen Yi didn't feel any pressure.

Becoming Bai Suzhen's apprentice and having another powerful backer wouldn't have much of an impact on him.

Of course, within the Demonic Sect, having a powerful figure protecting you can help avoid some unnecessary trouble.

"Junior Brother Shen, please!"

Lei Bo smiled and gestured, and Shen Yi then stepped out of the courtyard.

Lei Bo followed behind him and left the courtyard together.

……

Sacred Flame Peak.

Before long, Shen Yi followed Lei Bo to the front of the Sacred Flame Hall.

This is my second time visiting the Sacred Flame Temple.

Since joining the Demonic Sect, he has been cultivating in the courtyard ever since Bai Suzhen gave him her magical powers.

"Junior Brother Shen, please!"

Lei Bo gestured, and Shen Yi, gazing at the deep and mysterious Sacred Flame Hall, leisurely stepped into it.

The spacious Sacred Flame Hall had a desolate atmosphere.

Inside the hall, Bai Suzhen leaned against a sandalwood couch, her graceful figure appearing and disappearing, full of charm.

Shen Yi stepped forward, not daring to look too closely, and bowed slightly, saying, "Greetings, Holy Envoy!"

Bai Suzhen's gaze fell on him, and she slowly stood up.

A gentle voice reached my ears.

"Raise your head."

Shen Yi straightened up and looked at Bai Suzhen, who was so close to him. A faint scent of lavender wafted into his nose.

Bai Suzhen scrutinized him, her bright eyes seeming to pierce through him.

"His strength is profound, and his blood and qi have improved considerably. He's progressing quite quickly."

"You flatter me, Your Majesty. I have only been diligently studying and practicing." Shen Yi cupped his hands in greeting.

"How is your cultivation of the Mysterious Yin Technique progressing?"

Bai Suzhen spoke softly.

"Your Majesty, there is already an improvement," Shen Yi replied honestly.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Bai Suzhen raised an eyebrow, and her slender hand reached out like a ghost, instantly grabbing his wrist.

"Show me your power," Bai Suzhen said calmly.

The voice, however, was filled with an irresistible tone.

"Buzz—!"

Shen Yi immediately activated his Xuan Yin energy, and a chilling aura swirled around him.

A faint silver glow appeared on his wrist, and the surrounding air temperature dropped several degrees instantly.

"This strange technique is indeed extraordinary. With this strength, I'm afraid I'm far from being a match for this guy if it really comes down to killing him."

Lei Bo, standing to the side, felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed the cold aura emanating from Shen Yi.

He really suffered during yesterday's test.

In just one day, he felt that he was no match for Shen Yi.

"He reached the minor mastery level in just one month!?"

Bai Suzhen's pupils contracted, and a storm of emotions surged within her.

She was very familiar with the Mysterious Yin Condensation Meridian Technique, a unique and unusual art.

Several "consumables" had failed before.

But Shen Yi not only succeeded, he also reached the minor success stage in his cultivation.

This kind of improvement is definitely "magical efficiency" speed!

"It seems highly likely that he possesses an unusual bloodline..."

At this moment, Bai Suzhen was almost certain that this Shen Yi was most likely someone with a different bloodline.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to be so efficient in supernatural arts!

"What a talented person!"

Bai Suzhen looked at Shen Yi in front of her, and a faint smile appeared on her pretty face.

Immediately, she released her grip, and Shen Yi also withdrew his Xuan Yin energy at the same time.

"Hmm, to be able to cultivate to this level in just one month is not bad."

Shen Yi cupped his hands in greeting: "You flatter me, Your Majesty."

"Do you still remember what I said back then?" Bai Suzhen looked at Shen Yi.

Shen Yi nodded: "This disciple remembers."

Bai Suzhen looked at him, her gaze suddenly turning sharp: "Since you have completed my test, then you have passed my assessment."

"Disciple Shen Yi greets Master!"

Shen Yi immediately changed his tune and bowed deeply.

Bai Suzhen nodded slightly and looked at Shen Yi: "From now on, you will be my chief disciple. There is also a villa halfway up the mountain. You can move there later."

Shen Yi was taken aback.

The chief disciple!?

Are talented people really that scarce at Sacred Flame Peak?

So he's become the chief?

"I've become a disciple of the Holy Envoy!"

Lei Bo stood there, looking at the scene before him, his heart trembling.

A disciple of the Holy Envoy is even more sought-after than the disciples of the peak masters of the other eight peaks!

He's achieved instant success!

Moreover, being the chief disciple makes his status even more extraordinary.

At that moment, Lei Bo couldn't help but feel jealous.

I've worked so hard for so long, but I'm just a figurehead at the Sacred Flame Peak.

However, this guy became the step he had always dreamed of.

"Forget it, I can't be arrogant for long anyway. Practicing strange arts will backfire sooner or later."

Lei Bo comforted himself and felt much better.

……

Shen Yi quickly regained his senses and immediately cupped his hands in greeting:

"Thank you, Master."

Bai Suzhen looked at him and said, "You probably still need some martial arts skills, right?"

"They're going to give you martial arts skills as a gift!"

Shen Yi's heart skipped a beat. He was just wondering how to bring it up when this was like a pillow delivered to someone who was sleepy.

He immediately nodded: "Master, this disciple is currently lacking in some martial arts skills."

Bai Suzhen nodded slightly: "Yes, your martial arts skills are lacking; you should learn another one."

"However, the rule of our religion is that if you want something, you have to fight for it yourself."

? ?

Upon hearing this, the flame in Shen Yi's heart was extinguished instantly.

You have to fight for it yourself!

Wait, they don't even give you martial arts skills when you become an apprentice?!

Shen Yi was momentarily stunned.

Bai Suzhen turned to Lei Bo, who was standing to the side, and said, "You take him to the Sacred Fire Cave later."

"Yes, Holy Envoy." Rebo nodded.

Shen Yi was stunned.

Go to the Sacred Fire Cave?

Shen Yi stared blankly.

Sacred Fire Cave, what kind of place is this?

Shen Yi carefully recalled the information from the original manual.

Soon, he found relevant information about the Sacred Fire Cave.

However, it only has a one-sentence introduction.

Holy site of our religion!

Shen Yi had no idea what its specific function was.

"Master, what is the purpose of this Sacred Fire Cave?"

Shen Yi couldn't help but ask.

Bai Suzhen looked at him calmly.

"This place is a sacred site of our sect, a place where disciples hone their skills. Each disciple has one opportunity per year, so you can give it a try. As long as you complete the challenge, you will receive a contribution reward."

Hearing Bai Suzhen's words, Shen Yi suddenly understood.

The meaning is quite clear: if you want martial arts skills, you have to earn them yourself.

No, is this script correct?

Logically, shouldn't a master bestow some martial arts skills upon their disciple for free?

Why does it change when it comes to him?

Is this how a master should act?

If I had known it would turn out like this, I would have been better off being an ordinary disciple of the Demonic Cult.

"The Sacred Fire Cave will present challenges based on your strength, and all of them will be against opponents of the same level. What, you lack confidence in yourself?"

Bai Suzhen looked at him and slowly spoke.

Shen Yi: "..."

This move was truly unexpected for him.

Sure enough, the thought processes of members of the Demonic Cult are quite ordinary.

"Disciple...is confident." Shen Yi forced a smile.

Bai Suzhen nodded slightly: "Yes, this is the confidence that the chief disciple of Sacred Flame Peak should have."

Shen Yi: "..."

six!

This was his first time being an apprentice.

He was given a big "surprise" right after becoming an apprentice!