How to Be the Perfect Junior Sister to a Reborn Villain - Chapter 28

Chapter 28 

The grand hall of the Tai Xian Sect was solemn and majestic. The towering structure was built entirely of azure cloudstone, giving off a sense of dignified serenity.

Every glazed tile on the roof was etched with mysterious, intricate runes that shimmered under the sunlight, radiating an aura of powerful enchantment.

Because there were still other important matters to attend to that day, the sect master chose to receive the visiting members of Yunxiao Sect directly here.

Once everyone from Yunxiao Sect had arrived, Sect Master Heng Yu Zhenren spoke calmly:

“Since you have passed the Path of Seeking Immortality, you are now disciples of Tai Xian Sect. From today onward, you shall all be placed under Zui Chen Peak.

According to the sect’s rules, newly accepted disciples must first spend one year in the Disciples’ Hall for foundational study before they may officially settle upon their respective peaks.

You may proceed to obtain your identity tokens and arrangements.

Everyone bowed respectfully and withdrew from the main hall.

The welcoming disciples summoned celestial cranes, which lowered their graceful necks to let the newcomers climb on. The cranes would carry them to the Sect’s Administrative Hall for registration.

Li Xi was both nervous and thrilled. A real celestial crane! It was her first time riding one, and the experience was nothing short of fascinating.

The cranes had elegant, slender forms, with a vivid splash of crimson atop their heads. Their feathers were pure as snow, exuding an ethereal air of divinity. Just standing there, they radiated a natural grace and noble pride.

Following the guide’s instructions, Li Xi carefully mounted one. To her delight, the crane didn’t reject her presence. She couldn’t help but smile, dimples showing, and even dared to gently stroke its smooth feathers.

The Tai Xian Sect was vast beyond measure. Mist drifted between towering peaks, and from above, one could glimpse shimmering lakes and winding rivers, like pearls strung along a jade ribbon beauty woven into the landscape itself.

Flying past on their own magical artifacts were other disciples, their lights flashing across the clouds. As Li Xi rode the crane through the mists, a strange, exhilarating thought crossed her mind, so this must be what ascending to immortality feels like.

No wonder it was called a great sect. Every mountain, every river, every carved beam and painted pavilion seemed to embody grandeur and elegance.

The spiritual energy here was far denser than anything she’d ever felt back at Yunxiao Sect. She could feel every pore of her body opening, drinking in the rich and pure aura of heaven and earth.

No wonder everyone dreams of joining a great sect like this, she thought.

The Administrative Hall stood upon the peak closest to the mountain gate. The complex was immense, its towering buildings exuding authority and prestige.

From afar, it looked like a divine palace suspended between heaven and earth. The hall was not only the administrative heart of the Tai Xian Sect but also a symbol of its power and influence.

Their guide led them first into the Hall of Spiritual Root Testing.

Each of them stepped forward one by one to test their aptitude. As expected, most results were consistent with what they had seen back at Yunxiao Sect.

But when Yan Jiuzhi placed his hand upon the testing stone, light exploded in a brilliant cascade of colors so dazzling it drew gasps from everyone present.

The colors intermingled like a dreamscape, beautiful and mesmerizing.

The hall’s attendants were momentarily stunned before exclaiming in unison,  Chaos Spiritual Root Supreme Grade!

The words rippled through the crowd like a boulder thrown into still water, stirring a storm of shock and awe.

Moments later, a sword-shaped column of light surged from the testing pillar majestic, powerful, its aura filled with countless sword shadows crossing and colliding within.

Sword Heart Body! He was even a Sword Heart Body?!

The supervising elders immediately sent word to the Sect Master. Tai Xian Sect had just accepted a disciple with both the rare Chaos Spiritual Root and the Sword Heart Body!

As a comprehensive sect, Tai Xian rarely received talented sword cultivators who usually went to Changning Sword Sect.

But now, a prodigy of such caliber had fallen right into their lap. It was like a divine blessing!

“Overjoyed” wasn’t enough to describe the excitement that spread through the crowd.

Standing nearby, Li Xi’s lips curved into an uncontrollable smile.

I knew it! She thought. There’s no way my Third Senior Brother was just an ordinary five-element root cultivator.

And indeed he wasn’t just Chaos Root, he was also Sword Heart Body. Her Third Senior Brother was incredible!

Lin Zewu’s turn came next, and the stone shone a fiery crimson. He possessed an exceptionally rare top-tier Fire Spiritual Root.

By now, half the Administrative Hall had gathered to watch, drawn by the spectacle. The burning red light filled the hall, its heat searing the hearts of onlookers.

Another top-grade spiritual root! What kind of heavenly luck had descended this year?

Finally, it was Li Xi’s turn. As soon as her hand touched the testing stone, brilliant blue and green light flared so bright it was almost blinding.

Water and Wood dual roots! The two elements complemented each other perfectly, blooming together like twin lotuses no weaker than a single top-tier root.

The power and vitality they radiated were remarkable.

“Full value! Both Water and Wood roots are at full value!” exclaimed the attendant in disbelief. “Who are these people?!”

Her test didn’t create the overwhelming scene Yan Jiuzhi had caused, but the silvery-blue light around her shimmered softly, brimming with life gentle, yet full of potential.

Li Xi wasn’t surprised. She already knew her aptitude.

After all, the Moonlight Scripture of Water and Wood was a legacy art only cultivable by women possessing full Water and Wood roots and a body attuned to lunar essence.

The hall buzzed with discussion.

Everyone was puzzled. Hadn’t the sect’s grand disciple recruitment ceremony already ended a month ago?

Then, where had this mysterious little group suddenly come from, with talents that made even the elders’ hearts tremble?

It seemed that the reason was finally clear now.

In a single day, the Tai Xian Sect had received three disciples with top-grade spiritual roots one of whom possessed the exceedingly rare Chaos Root and Sword Heart Body.

What a stroke of divine fortune! Their Sect Master would probably be overjoyed to tears.

Amid the commotion, no one noticed an old man with a neatly trimmed goatee quietly approach Li Xi.

This was Venerable Yunzhong, who had only just returned from his travels. He hadn’t expected to come across such a promising young disciple the moment he stepped back into the sect.

He lowered his gaze toward Li Xi, his eyes gleaming with calm intelligence.
“Your body shows remarkable affinity with moonlight essence,” he said slowly. “Both your Water and Wood spiritual roots have reached their fullest value an excellent foundation for the path of alchemy and healing.

After you have formally chosen a master, should you encounter difficulties in these fields, you may come to Moonwatch Peak to seek me. My title is Yunzhong.”

Only then did the other disciples in the hall realize that the Venerable Yunzhong had appeared. Startled, they all bowed deeply.
“Greetings, Patriarch!”

Li Xi blinked in confusion, still processing what was happening, before hurriedly bowing as well.

Wait does this mean he’s willing to guide me personally?

“Thank you, Patriarch. I’ll cultivate diligently,” she said, her face breaking into a radiant smile.

Anyone addressed as Patriarch was a figure of great power and now she had another golden opportunity handed to her on a silver platter.

After asking for her name and a few basic details, Venerable Yunzhong gave her a few words of encouragement and left as quietly as he had come.

Yan Jiuzhi, standing nearby, was also deeply surprised.
Venerable Yunzhong was a genius in both alchemy and healing across the entire Xuan Cang Realm, a cultivator of the Great Ascension stage.

It was said there was no one he couldn’t save from the brink of death. If his little junior sister could receive even a few pointers from him, her future achievements would be limitless.

It seemed he would have to keep a closer eye on her cultivation from now on. With such extraordinary potential, it would be a waste not to hone it properly.

As for discovering that he was a Sword Heart Body, Yan Jiuzhi only felt mild surprise.

In his previous life, he hadn’t learned that he possessed the Chaos Spiritual Root until much later, let alone anything about this so-called Sword Heart Body.

He had merely noticed that he had a natural talent for the sword able to grasp its essence no matter the technique or form.

No matter what sword he wielded, it would respond to him with ease, as if it already knew his intent.

It wasn’t until he encountered his life-bound sword that he realized the true difference.

At first glance, it had seemed like nothing more than a broken, lifeless weapon its blade chipped, devoid of any spiritual aura.

Yet when he drew it by accident, it felt inexplicably right in his hand. Even before refining it, the sword resonated with his spirit during battle, amplifying his strength tremendously.

After it became his life-bound spirit sword, their connection deepened swiftly they could merge thought and intent within moments.

That old companion, the sword that had accompanied him through countless battles in his past life, was now still lying somewhere within the Abyss of Soulburn.

Once he formed his golden core, he would go and reclaim it without fail.