As long as you are not an unidentified foreigner, have not broken the law, or are a prodigal son who has turned over a new leaf, you may join Yanhuang Soul to cultivate, provided you have a solid background.

It sounds simple, but this so-called cultivation is, in fact, only for outer disciples. To become an inner disciple, you still need to pass through layer upon layer of selection and trials, such as personal strength, character, effort, and talent.

For disciples who lack natural talent, as long as their hard work is recognized, they too can become inner disciples of Yanhuang Soul and choose the branch of study they wish to pursue.

The branches within Yanhuang Soul are numerous, ranging from cultivating the mind, refining character, tempering will, fortifying the spirit, and many other aspects you wouldn't imagine.

As for martial arts, Yanhuang Soul has always advocated that Martial Artists strengthen and train their bodies. Martial arts, with its vast inclusiveness, features styles that go beyond imagination; nothing is unattainable here.

Southern Fist, Northern Leg, Qinggong, Qigong; whether it's refinement, saber techniques, spear techniques, swordsmanship, or boxing, you may even find bed techniques here in Yanhuang Soul—methods of breath exchange based on Yin-Yang balance—but these are strictly forbidden.

It is essential to note: this type of breath exchange is a deviant path of Yin-Yang harvesting. Although it aids cultivation, it depletes vital energy and damages one's foundation—a practice that harms others for personal gain, only studied by the Nangong Family within the Jade Clear Sect. Legitimate sects do not advocate it.

Clearly, though the Nangong Family and Jade Clear Sect are said to be reclusive, they also carry the reputation of being heretical schools. Legend has it that Yin-Yang harvesting is a high-level water-based technique in Jade Clear Sect, practiced only by elite inner disciples.

Once undertaken, it significantly enhances power within a short time, and practitioners often become extraordinarily beautiful, their demeanor dazzling. With advanced cultivation, even phenomena like reverse aging can occur.

The Nangong Family's methods bear similarities to Jade Clear Sect's, yet they teach only within the family, not to disciples, marking a distinct difference between the two families. Techniques that destroy one's foundation are not introduced further here.

Compared to the above-mentioned branches, Yanhuang Soul places a greater emphasis on virtue and mindset, on fostering a Martial Artist's vigor and strength of character. Thus, when facing the Holy Hall sect, Holy Hall fears neither Jade Clear Sect nor Heavenly Hidden Sect, but instead holds deep apprehension toward Yanhuang Soul. Especially with an almost impenetrable body, Yanhuang Soul's martial traditions become all the more respected.

At this moment, Jade Clear Sect is festively decorated, brimming with joy, and sects from various paths have evidently come to offer their congratulations—whether for alliances or other motives. The former rumored chief disciple, now a top-tier protector of the wood element, has attracted all sects to visit.

Even John from the Blazing Army is no exception. Although John detests the Jade Clear Sect—for that matter, the entire army harbors less-than-friendly impressions of this sect—upon hearing the news, John did not ignore it. He immediately led Apophis, Hugo, the old commander Firecracker, Lone Wolf, and a band of warriors to Jade Clear Sect.

Though it is called a visit, in truth, it is to see the child, not genuinely to extend greetings to Jade Clear Sect.

Evidently, the Federal Army has no affiliations with these reclusive sects. As the saying goes, "People of different families do not enter the same gate." Yet how could John, the Blazing Army commander, care about such rules? Who would dare bar his arrival?

Thus, upon receiving the news, Jade Clear Sect felt dismayed for a while. Yet beyond yielding, there was little else to do. On this joyous day, instead of anger, Wu Tian found the situation delightful—a stroke of fate as flawless as it was welcome.

After all, the relationship between the Blazing Army and Jade Clear Sect was highly tense. Or, to be exact, tense does not suffice to describe it—the Blazing Army was essentially a pair of scissors poised over Jade Clear Sect's head, ready to strike like a sharp blade at any time.

Only due to this bond have they refrained from taking action against Jade Clear Sect. Does it prove that Jade Clear Sect is safe? No, absolutely not! Were it not for this child, were it not for Mengdie, today's Jade Clear Sect would no longer exist—it would have been entirely flattened by the Blazing Army, erased from the world.

Hence, the child is profoundly important to Jade Clear Sect. After all, who John is, the high-level members of Jade Clear Sect understand too well. Though he carries the title of soldier, in reality, he is merely a reckless outlaw who has long roamed the battlefield. Without Feng Yi's recommendation, it would have been impossible for John to become commander of the Blazing Army.

It's not that John lacks ability; rather, it's that the Federal Army would never appoint such a rogue to this role.

Still, evidently, without Feng Yi's entrustment, John would not have become Blazing Army commander. His ambition was never tied to rank—his sole purpose in living was to restore Mardis. Now that Mardis has been restored, John has no lingering regrets. Originally planning to spend his life following Feng Yi, fate turned matters into the present-day reality.

To say he has no attachments is fair. To say he pursued vengeance is equally so. He didn't consider how deploying the Blazing Army would gravely impact the Federal Army's relationship with Zana, nor did he think of what his actions might mean for his future—or even whether he might meet his demise.

It's said that one man cannot be feared, nor can a man unafraid of death be feared. But a fanatic with faith—that is truly dangerous. Evidently, John's faith is Feng Yi. And precisely for this reason, John has not acted against Jade Clear Sect. His sole goal here is just to meet the child.

Of course, Jade Clear Sect is now pondering another matter: could John intend to take the child? This is a question they must face head-on. One can only hope the outcome isn't terrible, for considering Feng Yi's involvement, perhaps John wouldn't—but who can say for certain?

In Wu Tian's mind, the answer is: while there's a possibility, it likely won't happen. Despite his impulsive nature, John isn't foolish. Should he genuinely want the child, his intent must stem from a desire to treat the child well. But how could taking such care ever compare to the child's birth mother?

Thus, Wu Tian believes it won't happen—the odds are slim.

Moreover, he himself is overly fond of these babies and does not wish for them to fall into John's hands. If John truly sought custody, to speak honestly, Jade Clear Sect would have no means to object. Lately, Wu Tian has often woken laughing from dreams—he simply adores these two babies, not even factoring their unparalleled talents. Speaking of talents, theirs are limitless.

For Wu Tian himself, he never aspired to experience being a grandfather. After all, Jade Clear Sect has never upheld such a tradition; this is breaking long-standing norms. And considering Mengdie, raised personally by him since childhood, what does that imply? Mengdie is essentially Wu Tian's very own daughter—her giving birth to these babies makes Wu Tian their bona fide grandfather.

Thus, Wu Tian's joy is perfectly natural. He's even begun pondering if he should remain firm should John demand the child. After all, this is his grandson; he hasn't held them more than a few times—how could he relinquish them to anyone? Who are you, anyway?

Sure, you're Feng Yi's sworn brother, a comrade who shared life and death. But ultimately, you're still an outsider—how does that compare to one's grandfather? At this point, Wu Tian undeniably sees himself as their grandfather.

As head of the sect, Wu Tian rarely visits the North Mysterious Hall, yet now he finds himself frequenting it day and night. At first, disciples found this unusual, but over time, they've grown accustomed to it. Perhaps this is familial love.

Who'd have thought that the always charismatic and transcendent Wu Tian now wears an ever-boundless smile, his face perpetually marked with joy like some jovial old man.

Even his demeanor toward disciples has shifted. In the past, hall leaders and protectors would feel highly restrained around Wu Tian, the elite disciples like timid chicks. But now, elders even entertain thoughts of joking with Wu Tian during conversations. While they haven't acted on this impulse, evidently, even if they did, Wu Tian wouldn't mind. It's true what they say—joyful events uplift the spirit; even what once seemed unpleasant now feels delightful.

Recently, Wu Tian has even snuck down the mountain in disguise, personally buying clothes for the babies. Yet, when receiving sect guests, he deliberately sets his face cold, adopting the demeanor of an otherworldly sect leader, bewildering Jade Clear Sect disciples with his unusual transformations.

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