The new disciples' grand competition is a major event in the sect.

Not only does it assess the level of this batch of disciples, but it also reflects the teaching abilities of each palace.

The disciples from Muyue Nation have been a burden for so long, and now they want them not to participate?

Absolutely impossible!

Not only will the disciples from Muyue Nation participate, but they will also make a fool of themselves.

The last place is ours for sure. When the news spreads, the outside world will say, "What bullshit Muyue Nation?"

They might have talent in alchemy, but they have no cultivation ability whatsoever. Grand Sky Sect just got lucky!

How could we miss such a great opportunity?

So, Chu Xinghe looked seriously at Senior Brother Feng.

"Senior Brother Feng, I think this is inappropriate!"

"Huh?"

"Senior Brother Feng, the sect's grand competition is a crucial test for new disciples. Although everyone in the sect knows the situation of the Muyue Nation disciples, if our Spirit Crane Palace prevents them from participating, people might understand, but how will the outside world view us?"

"They'll say our Spirit Crane Palace's disciples are weak, afraid of coming in last, and that the Great Elder used his position to force them out of the competition. Are we so afraid of losing?"

After Chu Xinghe finished speaking, Feng Fei frowned.

Junior Brother Xinghe is right!

I oversimplified the matter.

Previously, I thought that if the Muyue Nation disciples participated, they would definitely come in last, and if Spirit Crane Palace took last place, it would be embarrassing.

So, I considered not participating.

But after hearing Junior Brother Xinghe's words, Feng Fei realized that everyone knows Spirit Crane Palace would be at the bottom, but if we don't participate because of that, what about next year if other palaces think they might come in last? Would they not participate either?

What would become of the grand competition then?

Indeed... Junior Brother Xinghe considers things comprehensively.

"Junior Brother Xinghe is right. I didn't think it through. I will report this to the Great Elder. Even if Spirit Crane Palace takes last place, the sect will understand. But if we don't participate, we'll become a laughingstock!"

"Wise words, Senior Brother!"

Chu Xinghe silently gave Senior Brother Feng a thumbs up and then went to sleep peacefully.

Early the next morning, Feng Fei reported the previous day's events to the Great Elder without omission.

After listening, the Great Elder was silent for a full three minutes.

In fact, the Great Elder had considered this issue before and even had the same thoughts as Feng Fei.

But now... after hearing Xinghe's words, the Great Elder realized he had been blinded by fame and fortune.

The sect knows the excellence of the Muyue Nation disciples, but he foolishly tried to cover up their shortcomings. Despite his age, he couldn't see as clearly as this young Xinghe.

If we really don't let the Muyue Nation participate this time, what would the other palaces think of us?

This child Xinghe thinks things through!

Our Spirit Crane Palace is upright and honest. We praise the strengths of the Muyue Nation disciples, but we also don't hide their weaknesses. That's how transparent Spirit Crane Palace is.

Even if we take last place, so what? Who dares say the Muyue Nation disciples aren't excellent?

Except for this child Xinghe, nobody's perfect, right?

The Great Elder waved his hand and decided to follow Xinghe's suggestion!

Feng Fei nodded solemnly and submitted the names of the three hundred Muyue Nation disciples.

When the news spread, the heads of each palace were stunned to hear that Spirit Crane Palace was allowing the Muyue Nation disciples to participate.

Many had speculated whether the Great Elder would prevent the Muyue Nation disciples from participating.

But now, why did the Great Elder let them participate?

After some inquiries, the reason was revealed!

It was Xinghe's idea!

This child Xinghe is reliable. Even knowing the Muyue Nation disciples would make Spirit Crane Palace come in last, Xinghe still let them participate. Truly responsible and capable.

Highlighting transparency, even if we come in last, even if we lose, Spirit Crane Palace will lose with dignity.

Many elders couldn't help but recall the last time when Martial Emperor City came to compete, Xinghe was the first to stand up and say our Grand Sky Sect could afford to lose.

Thinking of this, the heads of each palace sighed. With this child Xinghe, our Grand Sky Sect is bound to reach new heights.

The news of the disciples' grand competition spread throughout the sect.

In the past two days, disciples from each palace have been gearing up.

Chu Xinghe strolled around the palaces, seeing elders and senior brothers and sisters training the newcomers with all their might.

Everyone was striving for good results.

Thunder Palace was determined to take first place this year.

Green Wood Palace wanted to show Thunder Palace they were too arrogant.

Hill Forest Palace aimed to break the millennium-long streak of not taking first place.

To this, Chu Xinghe silently gave them a thumbs up.

Dear junior brothers, work hard. Rest assured, in terms of ranking, Spirit Crane Palace will not put any pressure on you.

Spirit Crane Palace is set on taking last place!

Dear junior brothers, don't pity the disciples from Muyue Nation as if they were delicate flowers!

Within Spirit Crane Palace, Mu Bai and others were also working extremely hard every day.

However, due to the special circumstances this year, everyone had long given up on competing for rankings, so the senior brothers and sisters of Spirit Crane Palace focused on teaching the Muyue Nation disciples alchemy, while in martial arts...

Sorry, no one believed the Muyue Nation disciples could truly succeed in cultivation.

But Mu Bai did not give up because of this.

On the contrary, all three hundred Muyue Nation disciples spent their time outside of alchemy practicing the Great Evolution Heavenly Gold Art given by Senior Brother Xinghe.

Without guidance from senior brothers and sisters, they trained on their own.

Without sparring partners, the three hundred of them practiced against each other to improve.

Mu Bai didn't know what level he had reached, but he felt that the Great Evolution Heavenly Gold Art seemed less difficult as he practiced.

Indeed, Senior Brother Xinghe was right.

The path of cultivation is like climbing to the heavens. Without perseverance, one cannot reach the peak.

Only by working harder can he live up to Senior Brother Xinghe's expectations.

Due to the disciples' competition, some palaces even started a betting pool with prizes.

Naturally, the palaces that ranked high in the past received more support. As for Spirit Crane Palace?

Sorry, Spirit Crane Palace's name wasn't even in the betting pool.

No way? Does anyone really think Spirit Crane Palace can take first place?

The Muyue Nation disciples are excellent, but mainly in alchemy. In martial arts, aren't they notoriously terrible?

Everyone had already decided that when Spirit Crane Palace disciples took the stage, it would just be for show, and they had agreed privately.

Even if they defeated Spirit Crane Palace disciples, they would leave them some dignity.

After all, they were personally selected by Senior Brother Xinghe, and being too harsh would embarrass him.

Moreover, defeating three hundred alchemists wouldn't be a glorious victory.

Amidst all the anticipation, the Grand Sky Sect's disciples' grand competition finally began.

The competition was held at the largest martial arts training ground in the Grand Sky Palace.

The head elders of each palace led their disciples to their seats.

The Great Elder also appeared in the Spirit Crane Palace's area, but unlike the other elders who were frowning, he was calm and composed.

Chu Xinghe understood the Great Elder's calm demeanor perfectly.

When you have no intention of winning, you can't possibly feel any tension!

"Xinghe, who do you favor?" the Great Elder asked Chu Xinghe casually, without any pressure.

"Well... of course, I favor our Spirit Crane Palace!"

Chu Xinghe's words made the elders and disciples of Spirit Crane Palace burst into laughter.

This child Xinghe is humorous, but he's right. Although our Spirit Crane Palace's disciples can't fight, we're awesome at alchemy.

However, unlike others who were relaxed, Mu Bai and the three hundred Muyue Nation disciples were extremely nervous.

They didn't know their level, but when they heard Senior Brother Xinghe say he favored them, the three hundred Muyue Nation disciples secretly vowed.

They must not disappoint Senior Brother Xinghe. Even if their cultivation level is poor, they will give it their all to show Senior Brother Xinghe their effort!

Sect Master Gu Mingchao personally attended to host the disciples' grand competition.

There was no choice; this batch of disciples, thanks to Xinghe's guidance, had all broken through their mental barriers and were outstanding.

Since they joined, you could see the elders of each palace smiling almost as widely as the Great Elder.

Now, many privately said this disciples' grand competition was second only to the last one, a true battle of dragons and tigers.

And the reason they said this was because the last one had Chu Xinghe!

Gu Mingchao didn't think this batch could produce a genius like Xinghe, but he believed that if they worked hard enough, they could support Xinghe in the future.

Gu Mingchao had initially planned to have Xinghe say a few words.

But on second thought, he decided against it, as Xinghe wasn't someone who cared about fame, and besides, this batch of disciples respected Xinghe without needing him to say much.

Soon, after Sect Master Gu Mingchao explained various precautions, the much-anticipated disciples' competition finally began.

First up was Thunder Palace, the top seed this year, and Hill Forest Palace, claiming to break the millennium-long streak of not taking first place.

Each side selected their best disciples to compete.

Even though he knew this batch of disciples was excellent, seeing it firsthand, Gu Mingchao couldn't help but nod.

More excellent than expected... as expected of disciples chosen by Xinghe!

Thunder Palace's lightning abilities were strong, and although Hill Forest Palace gave it their all, they ultimately lost by a narrow margin, with Thunder Palace winning narrowly.

Then, disciples from each palace took the stage to compete, and the battles were spectacular, with cheers echoing continuously.

Chu Xinghe, along with the Great Elder, kept applauding for each palace. But speaking of which, after one round, with each palace advancing or being eliminated, why hadn't Spirit Crane Palace's disciples... ahem... taken the stage yet?

Chu Xinghe was getting anxious. What was going on? Did they look down on Mu Bai and the three hundred geniuses from Muyue Nation?

What was the point of all those flashy battles? As soon as the Muyue Nation disciples took the stage, they could set the record for the fastest knockout in the disciples' grand competition!

Finally, just as Chu Xinghe was sweating with anxiety, it was time for the Muyue Nation disciples to take the stage...