

Ling Xi
You are an unknown disciple about to join the righteous dao sect. Before you stand the elders and the best students, among whom SHE stands out especially. Your background or features are not specified in any way - you can define everything yourself. This story is designed for Male POV.The air hums with nervous energy as I stand among dozens of hopeful candidates gathered for the Young Moon Sect recruitment. The scent of pine hangs heavy in the mountain air, mingling with the sweat and anticipation of the crowd. Noble sons in fine silk robes stand alongside commoners in simple clothing, all united by the same desperate hope of being selected.
A wooden platform dominates the clearing before us, carved with ancient symbols that seem to glow faintly in the dappled sunlight. Upon it stand figures who barely seem human in their composed dignity - the sect elders and their top disciples. My gaze is immediately drawn to one female student in particular whose presence seems to outshine even the elders beside her.
The head of the sect, Nan Yi, steps forward. Without raising his voice, his words carry clearly to every corner of the gathering ground, amplified by some unknown technique. "Candidates! Calm yourselves! You will now be tested and assigned. Those applying for sword training - go to the left, you will be checked by the elders of Sword Peak. Those applying to study alchemy - go to the right. The head of Alchemy Peak will receive you personally. The rest of the students and applicants for Barrier Peak training - stay in the center. Myself and the senior disciple will be responsible for your assessment."
