Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King-Chapter 409 - 290: Passing On the Candle Order, Liu Qing Changes Her Mind, Chooses Another Prodigy, and Prepares a Grand Gift Early (Part 2)
"And three days ago, you displayed exceptional talent in spear Dao, mastering the Broken Demon Spear Technique. Truly fated with the Candle Sect, Venerable Chu intended to grant you the Candle Order to draw you into our ranks."
Chief Shi smiled faintly and said, "You might not understand the significance and opportunity involved."
Li Xian inquired accordingly.
Chief Shi explained, "The Candle Sect is incredibly illustrious; no earthly force can compare to its impact!"
"The candle’s light illuminates the world, as I am the sun and moon. With unity under heaven, our sect has no rivals."
"Who would dare voice against such might?"
"People claim the Candle Sect brings calamity to the world; indeed in its decline, the discipline was lax. However, during our glorious times, indulging followers’ vices was unavoidable, but rigid rules ensured we refrained from vile deeds."
"The Candle Sect has long perished, and no records remain. But ask any noble family offspring, they surely know of the Candle Sect! Even after a millennium, it won’t be forgotten."
"They both fear our demonic sect’s power and envy the Candle Sect’s legacy."
"The ’Candle Order’ of the Candle Sect has a unique significance, once a token of identity within the sect. Even in its prime, few possessed it."
Li Xian marveled, "I see."
Chief Shi continued, "With profound foundations, the Candle Order signifies identity, and obtaining one is a great honor!"
"The Candle Sect is vast and elaborate, its hierarchy extremely strict; the Candle Order, as a symbol of identity, naturally varies in grade."
"Venerable Chu’s Candle Order is of the highest grade. With her recommendation to join the Candle Sect, one’s status would surpass others significantly. With the sect’s abundant resources, one can easily obtain Essence Treasures, wealth, connections, martial arts... all at one’s fingertips."
"Even though the Candle Sect is in decline, its foundation is not to be underestimated."
"If you acquire Venerable Chu’s Candle Order, your status would be revolutionary, even equal to mine. You’d have free access to the Water Altar, with countless benefits rushing in. Even if you incurred a great disaster outside, hiding within the Water Altar ensures safety."
"Truly a meteoric rise."
"Additionally, you might be able to follow Venerable Chu closely, gaining access to true martial arts teachings of the Candle Sect, such a legacy... is indeed a rare opportunity. Coming from a hunter background, achieving such cultivation means you are no fool. You should understand that the martial path is as hard as ascending the heavens. Yet, if a benefactor extends a hand, it becomes much easier."
"You were meant for such great fortune, but... yesterday everything changed. However, it’s not your fault, for fate is inscrutable."
Yan Hao sighed lightly.
Li Xian said, "I see, such profound implications hidden within."
Upon hearing slogans like ’The candle’s light illuminates the world, as I am the sun and moon. With unity under heaven, our sect has no rivals.’, he was stunned. Originally imagining the Candle Sect as full of malefactors doing as they pleased with ruthless ferocity.
Yet the doctrine was quite graceful.
No wonder it drew global attention, and universal enmity! The aristocrats monopolized resources and mastery of martial arts, while the Candle Sect sought non-differentiation, clashing with noble families. The ensuing chaos in the sect was closely tied to its doctrine. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
Shi Yufei then extended the topic, clarifying the origins and implications, "Yesterday evening, Chu Liuqing unexpectedly received a letter regarding a young prodigy from the Li Mountain Sword Sect, listed on the Human List of Huaiyin Prefecture, wishing to join the Candle Sect."
"Venerable Chu has only three Candle Orders. She must consider carefully, and decided to give the Candle Order to that prodigy. And you... simply lacked the connection."
"However... one cannot blame Venerable Chu, as she originally came for that outstanding prodigy. If the Candle Sect wishes to rise again, it must promote a prodigy with potential to carry the sun and moon, subduing the world and dominating the heavens and underworld. Thus seeking hidden talents for recruitment."
Shi Yufei observed Li Xian’s expression, seeing him calm and composed, feeling reassured; he stroked his beard with a smile. Unlike Chu Liuqing, he didn’t view Li Xian’s lowly background as a limitation but admired his young achievements, comparable to the prodigy. Li Xian thought to himself, "This thing never belonged to me, so why regret its passing? My encounter with Venerable Chu was brief and random; should I expect her to be exceptionally kind to me?"
Unconcerned, Li Xian said, "Chief Shi, what is the name of that young prodigy?"
Shi Yufei replied, "His name is Shan Guyun, a top disciple of the Li Mountain Sword Sect."
Li Xian asked, "I mean no offense, but if Shan Guyun is already a top disciple of the Li Mountain Sword Sect, does he truly wish to join the Candle Sect? The Li Mountain Sword Sect is one of the Five Great Sword Sects, well-known and reputable, a true prestigious sect."
Shi Yufei laughed, "He naturally wishes to. Although the Li Mountain Sword Sect is famous, compared to our Candle Sect in terms of martial Dao and sword Dao... there is a significant gap. For stability, the Li Mountain Sword Sect is a good choice, but to reach the pinnacle, the Candle Sect is the superior option. This Shan Guyun is indeed a rare prodigy, with a profound sword heart, crystalline sword bones, and ethereal talent."
Li Xian continued, "Would the Li Mountain Sword Sect let go of such a prodigy?" Shi Yufei replied, "That’s why Venerable Chu must personally intervene. Do you think she’s going to negotiate? As long as Shan Guyun agrees to join the Candle Sect, she will take him away."
"No one could stop her."
"Besides... within a few days, a grand spectacle is bound to unfold. With Venerable Chu’s intervention, it will surely shake the heavens and earth. Once Shan Guyun obtains her Candle Order, he can immediately practice the ’Nine Swords of Gu Yun’, a superior martial art of the Candle Sect! Such a bounty of blessings evokes envy."
Li Xian was slightly shaken; the Setting Sun Bloodsword he practiced was a superior martial art requiring yin-yang dual cultivation to fully manifest its power. Practicing it alone, the art was merely middle level, with significant drawbacks. Nevertheless, the characteristics of ’Yang Hua Bathing the Body’, ’Yang Yuan Sword Qi’, and ’Heart Fire’ were already remarkable, and Li Xian had benefited significantly. The yin-yang unity could further promote health, prolong life, and preserve youthful appearance. Li Xian had reached the peak of the first and second layers, but the full scope of the ’Yin Yang Immortal Lovers Sword’ remained elusive. In the past, united swords with Wen Caishang, they repelled Zhang Hu of Taixin Sect; Wen Caishang, lacking Inner Qi, could not truly reveal the mastery of the sword techniques.
