Chapter 55 · Volume 1

A Breakthrough in State of Mind

First, she would enjoy the highest discount authority for purchasing sect resources.
The resource discounts of the Qinglan Sword Sect were clearly tiered. Outer sect disciples received no discount; purchasing pills, magical artifacts, and spiritual materials was all at original price.
Inner sect disciples only received a ten percent discount, which was almost the same as the original price.
Personal disciples of each peak could enjoy a thirty percent discount.
The sect's True Disciples could enjoy a forty-five percent discount.
But Ye Ling, as the sect's only Tenth True Disciple, would exclusively enjoy a fifty percent discount on all sect resources.
Anything circulating in the sect's treasury, regardless of category or rank, would be half-price.
Second, she would have the privilege of free entry to all the sect's secret realms.
The Qinglan Sword Sect held three secret realms: two small-scale secret realms and one medium-scale secret realm.
All of them were the fundamental heritage of the sect, filled with dense spiritual energy and abundant opportunities, perfect for body-tempering, breaking through realms, and comprehending the sword Dao.
Ordinary disciples who wanted to enter a secret realm to cultivate had to spend a massive amount of sect contribution points.
Outer sect disciples often had to cultivate bitterly and accumulate for several years, yet they might not even gather enough for a single entry, meaning they might never step into a secret realm in their entire lives.
But Ye Ling was a unique exception; she had free entry to all three secret realms once a year.
All of them were unrestricted by grade, requiring not a single sect contribution point.
She could register and enter at any time, choosing her place of cultivation as she pleased.
Third, she would have the privilege of unrestricted passage through the twelve main peaks of the entire sect, as well as the freedom to choose any cultivation method in the entire system.
This was also the most important and core authority.
The twelve main peaks of the sect were heavily guarded, and the core cultivation methods, exclusive martial techniques, and secret sword classics of each peak had always been strictly kept within.
Whichever peak an ordinary disciple joined, they could only cultivate the Dao of that peak, unable to touch the core inheritance of any other main peak for their entire life.
From today onward, Ye Ling possessed unconditional access to all twelve main peaks.
The orthodox sword Dao, ultimate sword classics, array-breaking sword arts, and agile sword-controlling techniques of the six major sword peaks.
The beast-taming secret classics, true explanations of the pill Dao, artifact-refining mental methods, discipline Dao charms, and miscellaneous formations and talisman inheritances of the five auxiliary peaks.
The Sect Master Peak was also open to her.
All the core cultivation methods, top-tier martial techniques, and unique secret arts of the entire sect were completely at Ye Ling's disposal to learn and comprehend freely, without any barriers or restrictions.
How was this the treatment of a normal True Disciple? It was clearly utilizing the entire heritage of the Qinglan Sword Sect to nurture her alone.
Yet, after hearing all the exclusive privileges, not a single Peak Master or Deputy Peak Master raised any objection, and they all voiced their agreement one after another.
In everyone's hearts, Ye Ling was fully worthy of this ultimate, sect-wide special treatment.
For such a peerless genius, pouring all of the sect's resources to nurture one person was by no means a waste, but rather the most cost-effective investment.
By any logic, she was worthy of the entire Qinglan Sword Sect's full cultivation.
Once all matters had been thoroughly discussed, the noisy main hall gradually fell quiet.
Leng Zhiwei's gaze gently fell upon the young girl in green standing in the hall.
Ye Ling wore a simple, clean green robe, her high ponytail tied up neatly, her figure slender yet upright.
At this moment, her brow was slightly furrowed as she stood there with lowered eyes, silently lost in thought.
Hearing the various top-tier privileges announced by Leng Zhiwei, her heart was filled with shock and emotion.
A fifty percent discount on resources, free entry to secret realms, and access to all inheritances of the twelve main peaks.
The special treatment given to her by the Qinglan Sword Sect had long exceeded the scope of an ordinary True Disciple; it was an ultimate favor that utilized the entire foundation of the sect.
She could not help but feel a trace of confusion and anxiety.
Living two lives, she had been a plain, ordinary shut-in in her past life, never having experienced such heavy cultivation and expectations.
During the fifteen years of this life, she had only focused on cultivating and deepening her own strength, never bearing the heavy hope of a sect's prosperity for centuries to come.
Suddenly receiving this heavy favor, she was inevitably at a loss.
She secretly asked herself, could she truly bear such a massive benefit?
Could her future self truly repay the sect's trust?
The confusion lingered for a brief moment before she completely dispersed it.
Ye Ling slowly raised her gaze, the hesitation in her eyes completely fading, replaced by absolute conviction.
She was worthy.
She possessed the Heaven Rewards Diligence Dao imprint; her cultivation had no bottlenecks, her path ahead had no upper limit, and she had a growth potential that others could never hope to reach even if they spent their entire lives.
The Qinglan Sword Sect granted her thousands of resources, supreme authority, and peerless cultivation.
In the future, she would surely repay the sect tenfold or a hundredfold, protecting Qinglan's stability and raising the sect's prestige.
She would shoulder the prosperous future of the sect for centuries to come, never letting down a single bit of today's favor and trust.
The moment her thoughts became completely resolute, an invisible barrier in her mind shattered with a bang.
At this moment, Ye Ling's state of mind quietly underwent a transformation, elevating once again.
Her originally green Dao Heart completely shed its immaturity, becoming increasingly stable, clear, and resilient.
The high-level members of the sect in the hall, possessing profound cultivations, instantly and keenly captured the transformation quietly occurring in Ye Ling.
Her aura was restrained and steady, her gaze clear and firm, and her mental fortitude and perspective had already risen to another level.
An wave of admiration swept through everyone's hearts, and they secretly sighed with emotion.
As expected of the peerless genius who climbed to the summit of the nine thousand steps.
Most people who achieved success at a young age became arrogant and impetuous.
When ordinary cultivators suddenly held such monstrous resources and exclusively enjoyed the privileges of the entire sect, it was extremely easy for them to breed greed and lose their original intentions.
But Ye Ling was completely different. She was favored but not arrogant, and she reflected on herself when given such generous treatment.
In the face of ultimate special treatment, she did not indulge in self-satisfaction.
Instead, she searched her inner heart, settled her Dao Heart, and took the opportunity to complete a breakthrough in her state of mind.
This steady temperament, clear perspective, and excellent Dao Heart were the most rare talents of a genius.
As everyone looked at the young girl standing tall in her green robe, the treasure and expectation in their eyes grew even stronger.
As expected of the unique Tenth True Disciple of the Qinglan Sword Sect, and indeed a peerless genius seen only once in three hundred years.
Seeing Ye Ling's aura settle and her state of mind complete its breakthrough, Leng Zhiwei's eyes softened slightly, and she was the first to speak with a smile of congratulation.
“Congratulations, Tenth True Disciple, on taking your state of mind to another level.”
With the Sect Master taking the lead, the twelve Peak Masters and various Deputy Peak Masters present also nodded in unison, their voices neat and gentle.
“Congratulations to the Tenth True Disciple on a great advancement in her state of mind!”
Ye Ling, who had been feeling at a loss just now, now had a clear Dao Heart and a stable temperament.
She was no longer reserved or anxious. She nodded gracefully and bowed with a proper posture.
“Ye Ling thanks the Sect Master and all the Peak Masters. Thank you, sect, for cultivating me with all your strength and granting me supreme resources and trust.”
“Today, the sect treats me with great kindness. In the future, I, Ye Ling, will surely repay Qinglan with ten, a hundred, or a thousand times the achievement.”
Her sincere words resounded powerfully, warming the hearts of everyone in the hall and making them feel deeply gratified.
The Peak Masters waved their hands with smiles, their tones gentle and understanding.
“There is no need to be obsessed with repayment. What we want has never been your gratitude, but your growth.”
“But we believe you, and what you say will eventually come true.”
“For now, you only need to cultivate with peace of mind and rise steadily.”
“Before you have fully grown, the sect and we will naturally guard everything for Qinglan and protect you so you can grow without worries.”
Ye Ling raised her eyes, her gaze clear and solemn, and nodded gently.
“I will grow as quickly as possible and not let down the sect's protection.”

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