Zhang Yang was initially accepted into the Azurecloud Sect with the highest VIP treatment. Not only did the Seven Sons of Azurecloud explain all the nuances of Qi Gathering to him, but they also used a large number of spirit stones to create an incredibly rich spiritual environment within a formation. In such an environment, Zhang Yang succeeded in Qi Gathering in just half a day.

Now, five people, in three days, managed to succeed in Qi Gathering on their own!

Even with the help of a few spirit stones, it was far from the treatment Zhang Yang received.

Such talent... truly genius!

To fully succeed in Qi Gathering, one must first sense the spiritual qi of heaven and earth, and then absorb it into the body. The latter step is crucial. Many people take three to five months to succeed in this step. For these five to complete it in three days, their talent is no small matter!

"You've done great!" Zhang Yang immediately praised the five, "When the spiritual qi of heaven and earth enters your body, it will naturally temper your physique. This process is also about mastering the flow of spiritual qi and becoming familiar with its nature.

With your talent, you won't need body-tempering herbs. Although this will prolong your tempering process, it is very important for the subsequent opening of the Spirit Sea and the Dao Seed, and can even yield twice the result with half the effort."

These were the words his master and uncles had told him during his own cultivation.

Now, he used this experience to guide his fellow disciples.

The five came to Zhang Yang, naturally hoping for a shortcut to success.

But now, hearing Zhang Yang's words, they understood.

"Senior Brother, we'll go back and continue cultivating!"

Zhang Yang nodded, "First, tell me your names, then go back and work hard on your cultivation!"

The five geniuses eagerly reported their names and returned to their cultivation with high spirits.

In the following days, the disciples who succeeded in Qi Gathering came in droves to report their success to Zhang Yang.

In less than seven days, all eighty-seven disciples had completed Qi Gathering!

Such a scene left Zhang Yang stunned.

Did the Azurecloud Sect recruit only genius-level disciples this time? To succeed in Qi Gathering within seven days, even with the help of spirit stones, surely they could be considered talents?

Why did all these geniuses come to join the Azurecloud Sect?

After pondering for a while, Zhang Yang understood.

It's like in his previous world, if Tsinghua University and Peking University only admitted three students a year, would you dare to apply without scoring over 700?

The Azurecloud Sect had only accepted three disciples in a century, showing how strict their recruitment was.

Without knowing that Azurecloud was poor, would anyone dare to apply without some talent?

A sect full of geniuses!

Thinking of this, Zhang Yang was incredibly excited.

However, when he shared this news with Qingyunzi and the others, the faces of the Seven Sons of Azurecloud changed dramatically.

"This is bad! This is bad!" Qingyunzi muttered to himself, "What should we do?"

The other six also looked grim.

Zhang Yang was puzzled. Isn't the sect supposed to recruit geniuses?

Why are the master and uncles dissatisfied with so many geniuses?

"Master, is there a problem?" Zhang Yang asked curiously, "Based on the current situation, in ten years, our Azurecloud Sect will have over eighty disciples at the Core Formation Stage. Even having several at the Nascent Soul Stage won't be difficult."

Qingyunzi shook his head with a bitter smile, "Zhang Yang, you don't understand! The more geniuses there are, the more resources are needed. How can we nurture them?"

Zhang Yang waved his hand, "Master, the Azurecloud Sect has already begun reforms. The issue of resources won't be a problem in the future."

Fifth Uncle-Master Hualingzi said solemnly, "The resource issue can be solved with some effort. Ten years ago, our Azurecloud Sect was still very poor, yet we managed to nurture you.

But the resource issue is just a small problem. The more important issue is that once these people advance in their cultivation, they will need to comprehend the sect's techniques."

Zhang Yang was even more confused. What's wrong with cultivating techniques?

Could it be that the sect is reluctant to let them practice these techniques?

Third Uncle-Master Danchenzi sighed, "Kid, human nature is complex. Of these eighty-plus people, how many are truly loyal to the Azurecloud Sect, you don't know!

Let me ask you, in the past century, we've accepted three disciples into the Azurecloud Sect. Besides you, what happened to the other two?"

Zhang Yang was taken aback. He had never paid attention to this issue, and the elders of the sect had never mentioned it.

"A century ago, we accepted two disciples," Qingyunzi said slowly, "We nurtured them with care, and they were indeed geniuses, advancing rapidly. In just twenty or thirty years, they reached the Nascent Soul Stage, which made us very pleased.

However, sixty years ago, these two left the Azurecloud Sect.

Not only did they take many of our sect's techniques, but they also took two precious treasures.

Since then, we've been reluctant to accept new disciples.

Otherwise, even though the Azurecloud Sect is poor, we wouldn't be unable to afford a few disciples.

Ten years ago, if it weren't for meeting you, we wouldn't have planned to accept any disciples."

As Qingyunzi spoke, he couldn't help but recall the scene when he met Zhang Yang ten years ago.

At that time, he set various challenges to make things difficult for the disciples being tested, eliminating everyone else until only Zhang Yang remained.

It was as if Zhang Yang was there to challenge him, and in the end, Qingyunzi had no choice but to accept Zhang Yang.

So, rather than saying Zhang Yang joined the Azurecloud Sect, it was more like he forced his way in!

Zhang Yang frowned, not expecting such a history in the Azurecloud Sect.

"Why did my two senior brothers do that?" Zhang Yang asked, puzzled.

Qingyunzi shook his head with a bitter smile, "Although the Azurecloud Sect has a long history and profound heritage, we can't compare to other major sects. Under the temptation of significant benefits from other major sects, they developed other intentions."

Zhang Yang said seriously, "Then they are traitors to the sect! Did you just let them leave without bringing them back for punishment?"

Lingyunzi said expressionlessly, "We couldn't beat them!"

Zhang Yang was shocked, "Have my two senior brothers surpassed you in cultivation?"

"Not exactly, but the sects that tempted them, we couldn't defeat!" Qingyunzi said calmly, "These sects... if it weren't for the protective formation of Azurecloud, they would have acted against us long ago."

Zhang Yang chuckled, "What are the names of these two sects? When my cultivation improves, I must meet my two senior brothers!"

"You don't need to know their names; it's not something you can handle now!" Qingyunzi decisively stopped Zhang Yang, to prevent him from causing trouble in the future, "So, now you understand why we're so troubled by accepting so many people into the sect? If any problems arise with these eighty-plus geniuses, it will be even more troublesome."

Zhang Yang pondered for a moment and then smiled, "Master, uncles, don't worry, I won't let such a situation occur.

Starting tomorrow, I'll conduct ideological instruction for them!"