The morning sun bathed Xuanling Sect in golden light. Ling Wei practiced his universal Dao sequences at the edge of the courtyard, his movements flowing with celestial precision. Zhao Ling, the new Sword Dao disciple, stood in the center, eyes fixed on the floating sword of his Immortal Teacher.
"Focus, Zhao Ling," Xuán Wèi called from the balcony. "Absorb the Dao embedded in every swing. Do not waste your luck."
Training with Immortal Teacher
The Sword Immortal hovered gracefully, her blade tracing arcs in the air with centuries of mastery.
"Now, Zhao Ling, replicate this movement. Spirit, precision, and intent. Pride will not strike true."
Zhao Ling attempted to follow, sparks flying as the blade clashed with his imperfect swings. The immortal teacher's pride bristled, yet she guided him with a sharp, commanding tone.
Xuán Wèi leaned back, smirking. "Even immortals can be entertaining when pride meets my system. Learn humility, Zhao Ling."
System note to Xuán Wèi:
Disciple training completed: +5 sect points. Immortal Teacher guidance: +8 sect points.
Sect Points and Upgrades
With sect points accumulating, Xuán Wèi decided to upgrade the sect:
Cracked stone paths reinforced and smoothed
Library shelves repaired, missing manuals restored
Small training dummies enhanced for sword and Dao simulations
"Sect points well spent," Xuán Wèi muttered. "Morale improves. Efficiency improves. And the next disciple will only increase our potential."
Immortal Teacher Humor and Pride Management
The Sword Immortal teacher, though centuries old, could not resist Xuán Wèi's subtle trolling:
"Master Xuán Wèi," she said, narrowing her eyes, "your mortals flounder as they please."
"And you immortals forget how amusing it is to direct them," he replied, smirking. "Balance is key."
Her pride softened slightly, recognizing the cleverness of the sect master.
Foreshadowing the Future
By sunset:
Ling Wei's universal Dao continued to progress steadily
Zhao Ling began mastering basic Sword Dao principles under his Immortal Teacher
Sect points now totaled 40, ready for further upgrades or next Immortal Teacher lottery
Xuán Wèi surveyed the courtyard with a smirk:
"Two disciples, one teacher, forty sect points. The sect grows stronger daily. The next recruitment and lottery… will be even more interesting."
System approval:
Sect Points: 40. Sect growth potential: high. Next disciple lottery chance: prepared.