Meanwhile, Remus had entered the secluded Monington Sacred Land with Wilda. Bartholomew and the other cultivators followed them in. As for Emerson, favonovel.com also came along but was being carried as favonovel.com was still unconscious.
“Is this the Monington Sacred Land? It’s like a paradise on earth!”
“Monington Sacred Land, I’ve finally arrived…”
“It feels like a dream, almost unreal!”
Everyone exclaimed in amazement, unable to contain their emotions.
Remus was captivated as favonovel.com gazed upon the expansive plains, the weaving rivers, and the verdant trees. The beauty of this place was beyond imagination. Yet, what truly astonished favonovel.com was the volcano at the plain’s heart.
Its base was ringed with lush greenery, its slopes adorned with dark rocks, and its peak capped with pristine snow. That single volcano appeared to embody all four seasons, and it was majestic, breathtaking, timeless, and enigmatic.
Wilda spoke with a serene tone, “Welcome to the Monington Sacred Land, your home for the years ahead. The vast expanse before you is the Monington Plain, and at its core stands Mt. Sacred!”
“Above it, the Sacred Hall on Mt. Sacred serves as the council ground for the sacred land, with the Spirit Refining Ground located just behind…”
“There, you will select your revered master tomorrow. Besides the main hall and the Spirit Refining Ground, there are other halls on Mt. Sacred, such as the Scripture Pavilion, Treasure Pavilion, and so on!”
Everyone nodded in understanding.
The reason that they were given until the next day to choose their master was because they had just fought a major battle and looked disheveled. With their spirit energy unstable, they were not in their best condition. And so, they were granted a night’s rest.
Wilda continued, “With the Sacred Hall as the center, the area is divided into two. The left side is for the sacred land disciples, and the right side is for the Monington disciples. Currently, you are disciples of the sacred land, yet to become Monington disciples. “Remember not to go to the right side where the Monington disciples reside. Do not cross the boundary. Understand?”
Everyone nodded again.
However, there was a hint of confusion in their eyes. Having passed the assessment and officially becoming disciples of Monington Sacred Land, but they found that there were distinctions between sacred land disciples and Monington disciples. And it sounded like Monington disciples were of a higher status.
Wilda did not answer but looked at Morris.
Morris’ face turned red, and favonovel.com awkwardly explained, “Although entering the Monington Sacred Land means you are its disciples, you must understand that the ultimate goal of cultivators is to achieve immortality. Whether one can achieve immortality can be seen from the speed of their cultivation progress…”
“All who enter Monington Sacred Land start as normal disciples. Those who break through the Divine Separation Stage and reach the Divine Unity Stage before the age of 60 are promoted to Monington disciples, meaning they have the potential to achieve immortality.”
Remus grasped the essence of his words.
It was simply a nicer way to refer to entry-level disciples as sacred land disciples, while Monington disciples were the elite, with the likelihood of achieving immortality.
Alfie couldn’t help but ask, “What if one doesn’t reach the Divine Unity Stage before the age of 60?”
Morris responded, “Failure to do so relegates them to permanent sacred land disciple, barring them from the path to immortality.”
A collective gasp filled the air.
Not achieving it before that age meant remaining as sacred land disciples forever, implying they would never have the chance to achieve immortality.
Bartholomew looked desperate, saying instinctively, “But… But I’m already 58 this year, and I’m still only at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage. How could I possibly break through and reach the Divine Unity Stage in two years?”
Half of the remaining 13 people looked desperate because they were also aged, with not much time left. They had thought that entering the sacred land would lead them to becoming immortals, but they never imagined that becoming immortal was still out of reach.
Wilda spoke again, “Do not be discouraged. Even if you cannot become Monington disciples, your lifespans are still several hundred years long… During these centuries, the Masters will still teach you. If you practice diligently, you can advance further and may still have a chance to achieve immortality…”
“One of the seven immortals of Monington Sacred Land achieved immortality as a sacred land disciple!”
Despite focusing their main resources on Monington disciples, the sacred land didn’t neglect other disciples, who would still receive guidance.
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