The three thousand disciples for Grand Sky City have all been finalized.

Countless people who couldn't understand Chu Xinghe's intentions and failed to secure a spot among the three thousand disciples shed tears in Grand Sky City.

Many people have stayed behind in Grand Sky City these past two days.

"This year, I made a huge mistake, but I'm still young. Next year, I'll still be within the assessment range of the Grand Sky Sect. I'm not leaving; I'll stay in Grand Sky City and fight again next year!"

"What Star Moon Sect! I rejected their offer. Even though my dad told me to go home and rest, and my dream was once to join the Star Moon Sect, ever since I saw Senior Brother Xinghe's brilliance in Yu City, I only want to enter the Grand Sky Sect in this lifetime!"

"This time, I couldn't understand Senior Brother Xinghe's intentions. It's truly my own lack of resolve. Next year, I must join the Grand Sky Sect!"

Grand Sky City has gained many determined individuals, but this isn't without its benefits.

After all, since Senior Brother Xinghe likes people of noble character, the city might not be filled with noble characters in the coming year, but its cleanliness is certainly guaranteed.

Chu Xinghe led three thousand disciples out of Grand Sky City towards the Grand Sky Sect.

Countless young people who couldn't become disciples of the Grand Sky Sect looked on with longing eyes, wishing they were among them.

Those from other sects who hadn't left yet looked at the group led by Chu Xinghe, each feeling a sense of loss.

Previously, they all thanked Xinghe for sending them peerless talents, but now, compared to the group selected by Chu Xinghe, why do those peerless talents suddenly seem less appealing?

Shock! Chu Xinghe's reckless actions have left the Grand Sky Sect isolated, with the Chosen defecting in droves!

This headline had been prepared by the shock departments of various sects, with critical articles ready to follow.

But now, the headline has changed directly...

Shock! Chu Xinghe's three-step strategy leads the Grand Sky Sect to new glory, with the Chosen breaking through their mental barriers!

This is the headline that's been spreading wildly across the world recently...

The shock departments of various sects are all in shock.

But no matter how shocked they are, it's useless; the situation is set.

The annual disciple selection of the Grand Sky Sect has concluded successfully, with a private vote held in Grand Sky City.

Chu Xinghe consistently ranks second in the historical selection rankings.

What? You ask who is first?

That's right, it's the Great Elder!

The Great Elder overwhelmingly tops the list, and everyone knows that Chu Xinghe was discovered by the Great Elder. To Chu Xinghe, the Great Elder is more than a father. In the book "My Mother and Chu Xinghe: A Few Stories," it's clearly recorded that the person Chu Xinghe respects the most is the Great Elder.

When this news reached the Grand Sky Sect, the Great Elder remained calm, unfazed, but the fact that he ate four bowls of braised pork alone at lunch was somewhat peculiar.

Chu Xinghe led the three thousand disciples back to the Grand Sky Sect from Grand Sky City.

As they stepped into the mountain gate, Sect Master Gu Mingchao, along with countless elders, was there to welcome them.

The three thousand disciples were once again amazed by the sight.

As expected of Senior Brother Xinghe. In previous years, disciples would enter the Grand Sky Palace to pay respects to the elders, and then the third round of disciple selection would begin in the Grand Sky Palace to determine which palace everyone would enter. This is the first time in the history of the Grand Sky Sect that the Sect Master and elders have come to the mountain gate to welcome them.

"Hahaha... Xinghe, you've worked hard on this trip to Grand Sky City," Sect Master Gu Mingchao said with a smile, patting Chu Xinghe on the shoulder.

"For the sect, Xinghe doesn't dare to speak of hardship."

"This child..." The Sect Master beamed with joy.

Everyone followed the Sect Master's lead into the Grand Sky Sect, with countless senior brothers and sisters from various palaces waving and greeting the returning Chu Xinghe.

The three thousand disciples sighed again, realizing the rumors were true. Senior Brother Xinghe's popularity in the Grand Sky Sect is unparalleled.

The three thousand disciples gathered in the Grand Sky Palace, where Sect Master Gu Mingchao first praised Chu Xinghe's achievements this time. What followed left the three thousand disciples utterly bewildered.

Because the Sect Master showed no intention of rewarding Senior Brother Xinghe.

This was truly terrifying.

If an ordinary disciple accomplished such a feat, wouldn't they be showered with rewards?

But for Senior Brother Xinghe, neither the Sect Master nor the elders showed any intention of rewarding him?

This indicated that in the eyes of the sect's elders, Senior Brother Xinghe had reached a level where he no longer needed rewards. What kind of person receives such treatment?

Not a single one of the three thousand disciples was foolish; they understood this clearly.

Then the Great Elder appeared. Compared to the Sect Master's kindness, the Great Elder's authority made the three thousand disciples experience the terror of the Grand Sky Sect for the first time.

With just a glance, each of the three thousand disciples felt as if their hearts were pierced by a sharp sword. The invisible pressure emanating from the Great Elder made it almost impossible for them to stand firm.

The Great Elder spoke calmly about the various rules of the Grand Sky Sect, each word striking like a heavy hammer on the hearts of the three thousand disciples, leaving an indelible mark on each of them.

The rules of the Grand Sky Sect are strict and must not be violated lightly.

Although it was Chu Xinghe's second time hearing this, he listened intently, memorizing every rule he might break, silently vowing that the new year would bring new challenges, and these rules would be his new year's challenge.

After the Great Elder finished, each palace began selecting disciples.

As expected, just as Chu Xinghe had predicted, no one asked about the three hundred talents from Muyue Nation.

Look over there at Elder Yu from the Green Wood Palace, staying far away, as if afraid that if no one wanted the three hundred Muyue Nation disciples, they would be forcibly assigned to the seemingly suitable Green Wood Palace.

Elder Yu had already planned that if the Sect Master and Great Elder insisted on giving him the three hundred Muyue Nation talents, he would pretend to have a cultivation deviation on the spot.

"Great Elder, let the three hundred Muyue Nation disciples stay in our Spirit Crane Palace."

"Alright, it's your decision!"

Goodness... Chu Xinghe had just thought of how to explain this to the Great Elder.

But now... it seems there's no need for an explanation at all.

Finding Senior Brother Shen Chun, when he heard that Chu Xinghe wanted to keep the three hundred Muyue Nation disciples, Shen Chun nodded, "Junior Brother Xinghe, don't worry. Senior Brother has everything arranged perfectly for you."

What the hell... aren't you going to ask a single question?

These are people from Muyue Nation!

Professional troublemakers, their antics could circle the Blazing Sun Continent three times...

When the Spirit Crane Palace took away the Muyue Nation disciples, the elders of each palace breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, they marveled at Xinghe's virtue.

Look... even though everyone knew the Muyue Nation disciples were Xinghe's pawns, and it would have been easy to find an excuse to banish them to the outer sect later.

But Xinghe's character is noble; he's not one to abandon others. Even the people of Muyue Nation were accepted into the Spirit Crane Palace. Fortunately, the Spirit Crane Palace is wealthy and doesn't mind this. But to give Muyue Nation an explanation, just this point alone makes Xinghe admirable.

With such character, who wouldn't want to serve him wholeheartedly in the future? Even if it means being a pawn, many would willingly be Xinghe's pawn.

Mu Bai stood among the crowd, feeling a bit anxious as he watched the elders of each palace avoid selecting them.

Although Senior Brother Xinghe had promised before, Mu Bai still couldn't be sure until the last moment.

Especially after seeing the terrifying demeanor of the Great Elder, could Senior Brother Xinghe really keep them in the Spirit Crane Palace?

Then Mu Bai saw Senior Brother Xinghe walk up to the Great Elder and say something, and the Great Elder nodded directly. Then Senior Brother Shen Chun came...

Informing them that all three hundred Muyue Nation disciples would enter the Spirit Crane Palace.

At that moment, Mu Bai burst into tears, and so did all the Muyue Nation disciples.

Senior Brother Xinghe truly keeps his word!

He said he would let us into the Spirit Crane Palace, and he did. The Great Elder, such a terrifying person, didn't utter a single extra word after Senior Brother Xinghe spoke. It seems we've followed the right person.

In previous years, the disciple selection would last an entire day, as there were always some disciples that not all palaces favored, and the Great Elder would usually have to force them onto certain palaces.

But this year... it only took half a morning because all the palaces were competing for disciples.

"Elder Yu, your Green Wood Palace specializes in wood-based cultivation techniques. Why are you competing for disciples suitable for lightning-based cultivation?"

"Hmph! Elder He, do you find your own words laughable? These disciples have broken through their mental barriers, their comprehension abilities are terrifying, and they won't be limited by the type of cultivation technique."

"Elder Zhao, isn't your Eternal Spring Palace known for its resource scarcity? Last year, when the Sect Master gave you one extra person, you sulked for three months. Now you're taking in so many people, aren't you afraid your Eternal Spring Palace will burst?"

"Hehe... Elder Qu, my Eternal Spring Palace is quite prosperous this year. But your Earth Spirit Palace, I remember last year it was the poorest of the eighteen palaces."

All eighteen palaces, except for the Spirit Crane Palace, were vying for disciples.

There's no choice; the batch of disciples Xinghe selected is just too damn excellent.

Missing out on these disciples would be a lifelong regret.

Each one is steadfast in resolve, with a mental state a whole level above ordinary disciples. When they return to cultivation, won't they just soar?

In previous years, the Sect Master had to force disciples onto palaces with fewer recruits.

This year... the Sect Master has a bigger headache... he has to help palaces with fewer recruits snatch people.

Gu Mingchao sighed, being the Sect Master is just damn difficult... no matter what, you're bound to offend someone.

Xinghe, grow up quickly, so I can hand this over to you and become the Supreme Elder, watching you perform.

After intense arguments and competition, the disciples were finally assigned to the eighteen palaces, and the exhausted Sect Master Gu Mingchao immediately announced the dismissal.

The Grand Sky Sect's disciple recruitment for this year was more than halfway complete.

Chu Xinghe returned to the Spirit Crane Palace with the Great Elder. Regarding the handling of the three hundred Muyue Nation talents, the Great Elder told Chu Xinghe to manage it himself, without reporting everything to him, and to take on the responsibility proactively.

To this, Chu Xinghe was moved to tears!

Great Elder, you understand me!

Just wait... with these three hundred Muyue Nation talents in hand, I'll definitely give you a huge surprise. You better think about how to punish me during this time!