36 Elders choose disciples. A shocking choice!

"As the tradition of our sect, the youngest elder, Rong Yuan will choose his first disciple today!"

"And... That disciple is among you!"

Sect Master Feng Rong dropped another bomb with his announcement. Sure it was shocking news that they got a new elder and the youngest one.

But he wanted more than that, he wanted people to react more, so he added this.

"But, first, The elders will choose disciples."

Actually, choosing a disciple for a new elder should be done in the sect. But this was an exception.

Think about it, the youngest elder in the continent chooses a disciple on his first day. It may sound simple, but it held more significant importance to the sect.

"Whoaaa!"

"HE is choosing his disciple?!"

"Can it be me?"

"But, I couldn't even pass the exam!"

"No, it must be me!"

"Dream on, he will only choose the ones who are talented and strong..."

"Yes, those in the top three have a good chance!"

"I wish he chooses me!"

So, people's reactions were as expected. Everyone dreamed of being the one who may be chosen.

And everyone thought of only strong people like Zang Yue, Wan Qi, Lin Tian, Yan Yao, Xia Ling, and Zeng Yue, or the last three people in the last group: Tang Li, Shen Ling, and Sun He.

{How nice would it be if I were to get all of this attention!} Lin Tian thought after seeing all the commotion. {It would be best!} He smirked after imagining himself.

{Can I be his disciple? If I were my dreams would come true!}

"Child of Maid", Xia Yue thought to herself, looking at the handsome figure above who had a calm look on his face.

She was looking at him and thinking about her chances suddenly the man turned his head toward her and his eyes interlocked with hers. It lasted only for a breath of a moment.

But for Xia Yue, it was like time was stopped and everything became silent at that very moment. She thought she was going to die. She saw something unimaginable and -

"Thud"

The frozen figure of Xia Yue collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

"Look! A participant fainted!"

"Call the Healer!"

"Give her help"

The sudden commotion attracted people's attention. But it didn't last for long. The healer left with the helpers.

People continued with their assumptions.

"And, now our elders will choose a disciple if they have anyone in mind."

The next announcement made people stop talking and turn their attention to the podium again.

In the next moment, a figure approached.

"Look, it is the Hall Master of Beast Hall! Elder Yu Heng!"

"Yes, it is him! He hasn't taken any disciple for about three years! Is he finally gonna get a disciple?"

Elder Yu Heng looked around a bit and suddenly found a certain someone who seemed restless and impatient.

Seeing the figure, he smirked internally, "Found you!".

As if sensing his gaze the youth looked at him and then instantly looked to his side as if he was trying to dodge his gaze.

"I haven't accepted a disciple in all of these three years. But, today, I am finally going to accept a disciple" Elder Yu Heng started his speech.

"I will choose Sun He as my disciple for his benevolence, fighting spirit, intelligent, and finally his modesty!"

Elder Yu Heng announced and everyone looked at the figure whose name was spoken, more precisely at Sun He.

"Woah! He was chosen!"

"How lucky he is!"

"Modesty?!"

"Wait? Isn't he the one who solved the mystery in the second test, 'Running and dodging'?"

"Yes, he is the one!"

But contrary to their thoughts, the 'lucky' one, Sun He was cursing in his mind.

"What the hell? Why did that old man choose me?"

"And praising me, calling me 'modest'?"

"I have never asked this!"

"Can I refuse? Yes I could do that!"

"But, my dad probably will beat me up later..."

"Thinking about it gives me chills..."

"Whatever, I will just get used to it!"

After a moment of thought he bowed his head slightly with his right hand at his chest, right where his heart is.

"I will live up to your expectations and be loyal to you! Please teach me well, Master!"

He spoke in a dignified voice.

His actions left everyone speechless. Yes, his movements were like how a disciple should behave but his speech was the one thing that left everyone speechless.

Telling his new master, "teach me well", was like asking "what can teach me" or "show me everything you have".

But nevertheless, it ended up fine.

Elder Yu Heng also didn't mind it, probably...

There were also some who got selected after that.

For example, Lin Tian was chosen by Elder Lin Hong, who was his uncle, and his mother's brother.

There wasn't definitely 'favoritism' here, definitely not...

And there was she, Xia Ling, 'The Princess', who was selected by Vice-Sect Master of the Sect, Feng Ann, alongside Shen Ling who was the second respectively in their group rankings.

And there was Tang Li, Yan Yao, and Zheng Yue who was accepted as a disciple.

In summary, the choices were expected.

And now it was finally time for the youngest elder, Rong Yuan to choose.

Everyone was waiting for it, and finally, Rong Yuan started to speak.

"Hello everyone. I am Rong Yuan. The newly appointed Elder. I swear on heavens that I will always think of the Sect, be loyal to it, and protect it with all my strength and will!"

Rong Yuan surprisingly started with little confidence but the more he spoke the more his voice became confident. He looked at the Sect Master Feng Rong and saw him showing two thumbs-ups with his both hands.

Clearly The Sect Master Feng Rong was happy with him.

"I will do my duties as an elder to perfection! I will teach disciples who will help the "Hundred Sword Sect" to rise in fame and glory!"

Everyone was immersed in his speech whether it was his words or his voice, it was alluring to hear.

"I will choose participant Huan as my first disciple!"

Rong Yuan finished his speech with a shocking choice.

"Whaaat?"

"Who?"

"Who is that?"

"He seems to be in rank 313..."

"What? Why did he choose him?"

"Change it!"

"Change it!"

Everyone was clearly shocked by his choice. There were many talents and people he could choose so why did he choose someone that weak?

"I know this decision may cause some uncertainties in you, and I didn't know about this participant either, but I have already decided! No one can change it!"

With his last words he left the podium and after a moment appeared beside a boy.

"Will you be my disciple, Huan?"

Rong Yuan asked a question from the boy, Huan.

"....Ummmm."

"I- I can... I can't... I can't become your disciple."

But Huan's answer was the most unexpected one.

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(A/N: Question: Why did Huan reject Rong Yuan?)

Answer in the comments...

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