The Fallen Consort

At the bottom of the mountain, a small stage had been set up. A bit higher that the ground, so that it could tower over the people. Sitting on top of it, was the Sect Master of the Blue Rose Sect. He wore a mask that was half silver and half gold, don with a white and gold hue robe. He had an imposing aura that could topple this Kingdom instantly. They could feel a strong oppression from him.

Sitted below him were the Elders of the Sect. There were 6 chairs, 1 one still empty. The 5th chair was occupied by the Emperor of Xiang Kingdom, Emperor Xiang He. He was sitted beside the Elders, not because of his Crown but because he is the only direct disciple of the Sect Master.

This new has been spread today. The Xiang Kingdom was indeed blessed. Not only that he became an Emergent Stage around 5 months ago, he now had a strong foundation. Backed by the Sect Master himself, was the strongest foundation one can dream of.

Looking at all this mob, Yi Ling didn't expected to garner this much attention. It was way more than when they recruited for disciples. She was already informed by Linyu and Tefei on how it became to be, but still isn't this too much? Aren't we only looking for only a bit of help? Why are there at least 10 thousand people here?!

Yi Ling looked at the people below her. She was already turning 17 in a couple of months. It had been 7 years already, Yi Ling misses her mother. The only person who she is related to. Even if Minzhe was her son and Muxin was her husband, it had been on a different body. Right now, she was still pristine.

In this time, marriageable age starts at 15 where she came from. Remembering that secluded village again, she couldn't wait and trumple than old man. She didn't forgot about him. Yi Ling had a feeling that, that old man was from one of the High-ranked Kingdoms. Though she didn't started looking for him yet, It was better safe than sorry. Getting stronger was the only way for her.

So she could find her mother and also unlock all her seals. Coming back to the sect, she could feel that the fourth seal was about to be unlock. She just needed some herbs to trigger it. As what Muxin had said, She needed to venture the High-rank spiritual beasts territory.

Seeing that everything was set, Yi Ling gave the signal to Qianru. Her and Qianru finally made a contract, with the help of Muxin. Yi Ling had already explained everything to everyone that Muxin didn't kill him. It was her own choice to die on her first life. The second life was just unfortunate. Either way, they must respect him as he is her husband and the father of her son.

Only with this explanation, did Tefei, Linyu and Qianru settled their hearts. There were all on the same side, fighting for those who wanted them dead was their enemies.

Out of nowhere, A gorgeous woman in yellow robes floated down the stage. She had an intricate buŧŧerfly mask on her face. It only covered half of her face, like Minzhe. Her voluptuous curves displayed as her robes tightly hugged her body. She looked no more than in her 20's. The woman had a beautiful and round green eyes.

"Welcome everyone, I am Elder Qianru of the Blue Rose Sect. I will be hosting this event. It is my pŀėȧsurė to meet you all."

Qianru gave her most beautiful smile and wink seductively. Although she died at a very young age, she was older than these people below her. She had always had a carefree self and intimidating aura. Qianru always like the thought of having everyone kneel below her. She smiled evilly inside her mind. It was her time to shine. Qianru had been stuck inside the bow for far too long!

Qianru's warm welcome and seductive behavior caused an uproar. They have never heard that the Sect had this beautiful Elder! Some younger men in their 20's froze, while the older ones was almost drooling. This just added to their motivation. They would fight for a spot in the Sect, no matter what.

Looking at their reactions, all the elders including Xiang He and Yi Ling could only shake their heads. Qianru had a satisfied smug on her face.

"Alright, let's start. The recruitment would last for 3 days and we will also divide it unto several units. Today, we will conduct a test for Blacksmiths, Cooks and Guards. Tomorrow would be for Servants, Doctors and Alchemists. The last day would be for Teachers and Elders. You may all leave for those who are not applying for the tests today, stay for those who are." Qianru looked at each of them in the eye.

If Tefei had been her Master's right hand men, She was her Master's left hand. She too lead an army before. Although it had been Linyu's job before, to represent the Sect. Linyu was all too happy to give the job to her. Qianru liked the attention more than he does.

"Okay. Cooks, stand to the farthest right. Elder Linyu and Elder Haoran will be your judges. Guards, stand to the farthest left, I along with Elder Tefei will be your judges. Blacksmiths, stay on the middle. Elder Minzhe and our Sect Master will judge your work."

When everyone heard the order, they instantly moved to their places. They all feel excited and thrilled. Aside from the guards, the cooks and the blacksmiths had confuse faces. They were in a flat land, how will the blacksmith and cooks be judge?

Slowly, their questions were answered. Disciples of the sect came down from the mountain, bringing several things with them. There were separated by groups. One group has woods for the fire, another one was bring pots and pans. Others were bring food ingredients, while others brought metals for the blacksmiths and so forth. Everything they needed were there, except for an oven for the Blacksmith.

Just then, Minzhe stood up. With his oppressing aura, everyone stopped and looked at him. With a wave of his sleeves, countless rocks flew out from the ground and surrounding places. How strong was he? To be able to pulled big rocks our of the ground? Everyone was staring wide eyed. Even the disciples couldn't help but be shock as well. No wonder Elder Minzhe was the Inner Court's Court Elder. He was too awesome! They thought. While the Inner Court disciples felt a proud feeling in their hearts. That's our Court Elder! They yelled inside their heads.

Big rocks flew up in the air and formed small shapes of ovens. There were at least 200 of them. As they slowly go down, the people moved back to give space.

"What a power Elder! If he is that powerful, what then for the Sect Master?"

They didn't know who said it but everyone agreed. They then looked at the person sitted at the very top.