Chapter 520 - 468: Deng Zhong’s Intentions, Two Birds with One Stone?
Chapter 520: Chapter 468: Deng Zhong’s Intentions, Two Birds with One Stone?
Ever since he took charge of the selection process for the Taoist Academy, Deng Zhong had encountered such occurrences more than once. Daoist Xuanming was neither the first nor the last, and Deng Zhong had grown accustomed to it.
What puzzled him, however, was why Daoist Xuanming, who certainly had some slots to enter the Taoist Academy, came specifically to him for a favor.
Hearing Deng Zhong’s question, a trace of embarrassment flickered in Daoist Xuanming’s eyes. He said, “The offspring of my old friend are only pseudo-Wuzongs.”
His answer seemed vague but the reason was very simple. Even though he had some quotas to enter the Taoist Academy, these belonged to the disciples of Baiyun Temple. Not to mention that many disciples and elders within the temple eyed these quotas eagerly. As Master Guan, he definitely couldn’t use the resources of his own sect to repay his personal favors.
Moreover, the more critical point was that the offspring of his old friend is a pseudo-Wuzong. Although pseudo-Wuzongs have the hope of changing their paths and making breakthroughs again due to the revival of Heaven and Earth, the hardship and tribulation throughout the process are enormous. The future development is truly uncertain and it’s unreasonable to use the sect’s resources for this uncertain investment.
Upon understanding Daoist Xuanming’s intentions, Deng Zhong showed his difficulty and said, “This decision needs to be made by Sect Leader (True Person). I cannot make it.”
If Daoist Xuanming had wanted a quota for a Lower Court disciple, Deng Zhong could have used his power to grant it with no trouble. However, accommodating a pseudo-Wuzong was a different story.
Based on the plan by Sect Leader (True Person), he would personally teach these Upper Court disciples for a while. Every single slot was precious and limited in number. If one person gets more, another gets less.
The quotas for these Upper Court disciples were coveted by countless martial artists. With the revival of Heaven and Earth, first-class martial artists abound and many of them were held back before the gates of Spirit Realm.