82: Chapter 82 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (Part 30)

In a corner, a youth dressed in coarse cloth clothes pinched his jade token until his fingertips turned white.

Yet, there was not a hint of retreat in his eyes, only a gaze that grew increasingly firm.

He looked up at the nine peaks looming in the sea of clouds in the distance and swore to himself:

"So what if I am a Utility Disciple? This is the Great Sun Holy Land!

Even the cultivation techniques of the Utility Disciple Courtyard are countless times better than the top techniques in my hometown of Qinghe County!

Moreover, as long as I am willing to strive, one day, I will be able to climb out of the Utility Disciple Courtyard.

I will become an Inner Sect Disciple, or even a Core Disciple!"

His words caused many who were originally wavering to gradually steady their minds.

That was true; after all, they were not the children of noble families who could leave decisively.

Moreover, this is the Great Sun Holy Land.

It is the number one martial arts holy land of the Tianwu Dynasty, and one of the few major powers within the entire human territory.

Even just holding the status of a Utility Disciple is far better than being a so-called genius on the outside.

Furthermore, the fact that they were accepted by the Holy Land elders during the aptitude test proves that they are qualified.

Now, it is simply a matter of lacking experience or having bad "luck"!

Chu Shi took all of this in and nodded slightly.

The path of martial arts requires not only aptitude but also a heart dedicated to the Dao.

From the trial, it is clear that those who could maintain their original intent amidst such disparity are the disciples the Great Sun Holy Land needs.

Just then, several figures walked timidly before Chu Shi and bowed in salute.

The leading youth was Chu Ming, a collateral member of the Chu family. His face was filled with shame and trepidation, and his voice trembled slightly: "Senior Brother Chu."

Chu Shi looked up at them, recalling who they were.

These few were all collateral disciples from the Chu family who had come with him to participate in the trial.

They were considered promising talents back in the Chu family, but unfortunately, they had underperformed in the Heavenly Ladder trial and ended up with only the status of Utility Disciples.

Chu Ming lowered his head and continued: "We failed to bring glory to the Chu family and only managed to get the status of Utility Disciples.

We came here today to bid farewell to Senior Brother, as we are about to follow the deacon to the Utility Disciple Courtyard."

The several youths beside him also bowed, their faces full of embarrassment, with a hint of undisguisable pleading:

"Senior Brother, we are unfamiliar with the Utility Disciple Courtyard. If we encounter any difficulties in the future, could we come to ask for your help?"

They all knew that Chu Shi was now a prodigy who had reached the ninth level of the Heavenly Ladder and a personal disciple of Peak Master Lieyang, making him a significant figure in the entire Great Sun Holy Land.

As long as Chu Shi was willing to offer a little protection, their lives in the Utility Disciple Courtyard would be many times easier.

Chu Shi looked at them with a gentle expression and raised his hand to help them up one by one:

"We are all family, there is no need for such formalities."

His voice was calm, but it carried a reassuring strength:

"An entrance trial is nothing. Being a Utility Disciple does not mean there is no chance for advancement.

As long as you are willing to settle down and cultivate, and keep your heart dedicated to the Dao, there will surely be a day when you stand out in the future.

In the future, if you really encounter difficulties in the Utility Disciple Courtyard that you cannot solve, just bring the Chu family token and find me at Lieyang Peak.

Since we are from the same clan, I naturally will not watch you get bullied."

Upon hearing this, the few Chu family disciples felt their eyes turn red instantly. They bowed deeply to Chu Shi, their voices choked with emotion:

"Thank you, Senior Brother! We will definitely cultivate diligently, will never let down Senior Brother's expectations, and will never disgrace the Chu family!"

Chu Shi nodded slightly, gave a few more words of advice about sticking together and being cautious, and then watched them turn and leave, showering him with gratitude.

Watching their backs, a profound look flashed in Chu Shi's eyes.

Entering the Holy Land alone, with an unknown path ahead, disciples of the same clan were his most suitable foundation.

Although there were some past Chu family disciples in the Holy Land, and even a deacon at the peak of the Copper Bone Realm, they were ultimately unfamiliar and might not be as easy to command as these disciples from the same period.

Although their cultivation was low now, as long as they were nurtured well, they might become his right-hand men in the future.

Just as the Chu family disciples left, the group of disciples from the Canglan Princes Mansion also walked over and bowed in unison to Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan and Princess Xiao Xiao.

These disciples from the Princes Mansion indeed had an extraordinary background.

Even the worst among them had obtained the status of an Outer Sect Disciple, and three had made it into the ranks of Inner Sect Disciples.

Compared to those ordinary noble family children who had fallen to the status of Utility Disciples, they were far superior.

The leading disciple from the Princes Mansion said respectfully: "Seventh Prince, Princess, we are about to go to the Outer Sect Canglan Courtyard to register, so we have come to bid you farewell."

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan nodded, his expression solemn as he advised: "Once you enter the Outer Sect, it is not like being in Canglan State. Be tolerant in all matters, but do not lose the backbone of our Canglan Princes Mansion.

Since you all come from Canglan State, you must stick together and not let yourselves be bullied. If you encounter matters you cannot resolve, just send a message to me and the Princess."

"We subordinates will heed the Prince's teachings!" The group responded in unison, then turned to Chu Shi and bowed.

"Senior Brother Chu's talent is peerless, and we admire you. We hope for your care in the future."

Chu Shi nodded slightly, accepting the gesture.

After bidding farewell, the group prepared to leave, but Princess Xiao Xiao suddenly spoke up, calling out to Yun Mengyao, who was at the end of the crowd: "Mengyao, wait a moment."

Yun Mengyao paused, quickly turned around, bowed gracefully to Princess Xiao Xiao, and said softly: "Princess, do you have any instructions?"

The young girl was dressed in a light pink dress, her eyebrows curved, her temperament gentle, and her voice was soft and sweet, making people feel pity just looking at her.

Her aptitude was ordinary, and even relying on her tenacious will, she had only managed to climb to the third level of the Heavenly Ladder in this trial.

She had only obtained the status of an Outer Sect Disciple and was about to follow the main group to report to the Outer Sect Canglan Courtyard.

Princess Xiao Xiao walked up to her, looked her up and down, and then spoke generously: "I ask you, are you willing to follow me?

I will place you under my name; you do not need to go to the Outer Sect and will continue to follow me.

You can do work similar to a maid, but you will enjoy the treatment of an Inner Sect Disciple. How about it?"

As soon as these words were spoken, not only was Yun Mengyao stunned, but the surrounding Princes Mansion disciples, and even Chu Shi and Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan nearby, were somewhat surprised.

The treatment of an Inner Sect Disciple was something countless people would break their heads to get, yet Princess Xiao Xiao gave it to Yun Mengyao so lightly?

Yun Mengyao was stunned for a long time before she reacted, and a huge surprise instantly surged onto her face.

Her eyes turned red at once, and she bowed deeply to Princess Xiao Xiao, her voice choked with sobs: "Mengyao is willing, thank you, Princess!

Mengyao is willing to follow the Princess for the rest of her life, with no second thoughts!"

She had thought that upon entering the Holy Land, she would have to separate from Princess Xiao Xiao and fall from the clouds into the mud.

She could only struggle bitterly in the Outer Sect; she had not expected Princess Xiao Xiao to give her such a huge surprise.

Princess Xiao Xiao looked at her red-rimmed eyes, felt her heart soften instantly, and reached out to help her up.

She patted the back of her hand and said with a smile: "Why are you crying? From now on, follow me, and no one will dare to bully you."

Yun Mengyao raised her head, her cheeks flushed, her fingertips curled slightly, touched Princess Xiao Xiao's hand lightly, and then quickly withdrew it, whispering: "Thank you, Princess..."

That shy and timid appearance made Princess Xiao Xiao feel even more delighted, and she couldn't help but ruffle her hair.

Standing on the side, Chu Shi watched this scene, raised his eyebrows, and was secretly surprised in his heart.

He hadn't expected that Yun Mengyao, this little tea girl who was used to feigning weakness, actually had some tricks up her sleeve, managing to completely wrap this little Princess around her finger.

Even more unexpectedly, the way these two interacted actually faintly revealed a kind of ambiguous, indescribable air.

Had Yun Mengyao really been turned by this suspected transmigrator, the lesbian Princess?

Looking at her evasive eyes and flushed cheeks, there was no trace of how she used to be towards his predecessor.

She was the spitting image of a young girl experiencing first love.