Chapter 384 Reward (1/2)

Saint Genesis Peak, Dao Seeker Hall.

It was Shen Taiyuan’s turn to use this place today. As a result, the atmosphere in the hall was rather jovial. Amongst the many disciples of the Cangxuan Sect that were still gushing over Zhou Yuan’s battle accomplishments in the purple sash selection test, Shen Taiyuan’s disciples were likely the most excited.

Over the past few days, disciples from their faction realized that they were receiving much more attention than before in the sect. In fact, disciples from the other peaks would even occasionally approach to inquire about certain things.

Such a situation was basically unimaginable in the past, where others would lose interest in conversation upon learning that they were from Saint Genesis Peak. Furthermore, the other disciples would often look down on Shen Taiyuan’s disciples, not even bothering to hide the contempt at times.

After all, everyone knew that Saint Genesis Peak was the most pathetic peak in the Cangxuan Sect.

However, Zhou Yuan’s performance in the purple selection test had made every disciple take notice of Saint Genesis Peak again. At the same time, they now also knew of Shen Taiyuan’s faction in Saint Genesis Peak...

This raised the spirits of Shen Taiyuan’s many disciples, whom had almost gotten used to being overlooked.

In their excitement, they could not help but constantly cast their gazes towards a certain spot near the front of the hall.

On the last purple mat sat a young and slim figure who had a purple sash around his waist. It was naturally Zhou Yuan.

After the purple sash selection test, Zhou Yuan was successfully promoted to a purple sash disciple. Therefore, he was no longer the first seat gold sash disciple, but someone who now had a place amongst the purple sash disciples.

Even though the strength Zhou Yuan had displayed during the purple sash selection allowed him to be placed in the middle rankings of the purple sash disciples, he rejected the position Shen Taiyuan had arranged for him. Instead, he chose to be placed last amongst the purple sash.

To many disciples, one’s seat represented one’s rank and status. However, this was not very important to Zhou Yuan. In his eyes, the position of his seat did not matter as long as he could become a purple sash disciple.

Furthermore, choosing the last seat allowed him to appease some of the other disciples, and prevent them from feeling that he was too overbearing, though he currently did have the qualifications to be so.

This was how people were at times. When you had strength but choose to take a step back, others would feel that you are humble and kind, making them have a favorable opinion of you.

Just as Zhou Yuan predicted, his decision to take the last seat caused several purple sash disciples to be thankful and even admire him. As a result, Zhou Yuan’s influence in Shen Taiyuan’s faction began to grow. In fact, several of the higher ranked disciple were very friendly whenever they met him.

While the hall was bathing in this warm atmosphere, a smile appeared on Shen Taiyuan’s usually stern face as he looked at Zhou Yuan.

His gaze was filled with satisfaction and joy.

Zhou Yuan had truly won him face during the purple sash selection test. In fact, some of the elders he encountered from the other peaks would even show their envy at having such an excellent seedling who would potentially become one of the ten Chosens in the future...

A disciple as talented as Zhou Yuan was not easily found after all.

“Zhou Yuan…”

Shen Taiyuan smiled as he said in a kind voice, “Sect master sent someone to deliver your reward today.”

Light glimmered on his palm, as an opened jade box appeared. A green-jade like pill silently sat within it.

A strong fragrance spread, making it seem as if the Genesis Qi in the entire hall had turned richer in an instant.

The Genesis Star Pill!

The prize that was only given to the champion of the purple sash selection test!

Whoa!