They learn the orthodox heritage of the Five Elements Sect, follow the master-disciple hierarchy of the Sect, and are bound to the Sect, with shared interests.
The Sect's assets are also managed by Inner Sect Disciples.
The Sect's core positions are also held by Inner Sect Disciples.
Generally speaking, Inner Sect Disciples are not allowed to leave the Sect.
The Outer Gate Disciples, on the other hand, are less formal.
They are mostly freelancers who study formations.
Their relationship with the Sect includes a lineage but is not stringent; they have grace, but it is not close-knit.
As long as they pay Spirit Stones, they can learn if they want to, and if they decide not to, they can also leave; the Sect does not bind them.
The Outer Gate is more like an industry of the Sect.
The Sect shares part of its heritage with the outside world, teaching it to expand its influence and earn cultivators and Spirit Stones.
As a Third Grade Sect, the Five Elements Sect has a great reputation, and the tuition is very expensive—at least for Mo Hua, who could not afford it.
Mo Hua and the two walked together, strolling leisurely within the Five Elements Sect.
Most of the people they saw were Elders and Disciples of the Inner Gate.
The Elders within the gate ignored them.
On the contrary, some Disciples, although cautioned by their Instructors, didn't know the full story and would point and discuss them behind their backs, buzzing with talk.
Mo Hua had strong Divine Sense, so he clearly heard what they said behind his back.
What surprised Mo Hua was that the male disciples harbored animosity towards them, while the female disciples were relatively fine with them.
The male disciples generally spoke discontentedly:
"That's the brat who rode in on a big horse, crushed the doorstep, and swaggered into the mountain gate, leaving all the Elders inside without face!"
"Too arrogant!"
"Relying on his status as a First Grade Formation Master, he's so conceited!" Your adventure continues at
"His senior brother, that one in white clothes, is even more conceited than him!"
"I heard that several brothers in the Sect wanted to challenge him, but he ignored them completely."
"No, I heard that some brothers who tried to spar with him were thoroughly beaten by him!"
"That's because he concealed his true strength; it was not a fair fight!"
"Although he is in the Qi Refinement stage, he has the strength of Foundation Establishment, yet he deliberately didn't reveal it!"
"Truly despicable!"
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The male disciples were indignantly furious.
The female disciples, on the other hand, said something else:
"That white-robed youth is so handsome!"
"I heard he's from a Noble Clan too..."
"No wonder, his demeanor is different at just one glance."
"I wonder which Noble Clan he comes from, whether it's far away, and if I marry there, will I be able to come back to visit..."
"And that little Formation Master, so fair and delicate, he's quite adorable too!"
"I heard he's a First Grade Formation Master."
"So impressive!"
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The male disciples also heard these comments.
As a result, Mo Hua and his companions were even more scorned by the male disciples...
Mo Hua sighed helplessly.