127: Poor Zhu Heizi

On the system panel, detailed information about the two was also displayed.

[Han Ri, 18 years old, Ninth-Grade Talent, Heavenly Soul Second Layer cultivation]

[Special physique: Pure Yang Body]

[Life trajectory: Born into a Saint Family in the Southern Domain, he has been energetic since childhood and enjoys visiting places of pleasure. Having heard the news of Qingtian Sect recruiting disciples, he specifically climbed out of bed to participate in the recruitment assembly today.]

[Qi Hao, 18 years old, Eighth-Grade Talent, Body Tempering Ninth Layer cultivation]

[Special physique: Heavenly Wolf Demonic Body]

[Life trajectory: Born into an ordinary family in the Southern Domain, he aspired to become a powerhouse from a young age. Hearing the news of Qingtian Sect recruiting disciples, he endured countless hardships to come to Qingtian Sect to participate in the recruitment assembly.]

"Hmm, these two are quite ordinary, without Huyan Xiaoyao's terrifying background."

After reading their information,

Jiang Chen closed the information panel and calmly looked at the tens of thousands of disciples before him, beginning his address, "Greetings, new Qingtian Sect disciples. Welcome to Qingtian Sect. To be able to enter this sect means that you are all individuals with firm wills and righteous hearts."

"The cultivation environment of this sect is absolutely number one in the entire Canglan Continent. It is possible for you to become Emperors or Immortals in the future, but there is one thing you must remember: the sect's rules must not be violated, or the consequence will be death and the destruction of your Dao."

"Yes, Sect Master! Disciples will strictly abide by the sect rules; violators shall perish!"

As soon as Jiang Chen finished speaking,

Huyan Xiaoyao and the tens of thousands of disciples immediately bowed and shouted.

"Good. Next, Elder Li Big Saber will arrange your upcoming affairs."

Jiang Chen nodded and disappeared from the plaza.

What he said were all old sayings; his main purpose was to show his face, so there was no need to stay longer.

It was better to go back and lie down, enjoying himself while opening treasure chests.

"Respectfully seeing off, Sect Master!"

Seeing Jiang Chen leave,

Huyan Xiaoyao and the tens of thousands of disciples once again respectfully saluted Jiang Chen's retreating figure.

"Alright, new disciples, This Elder will now lead you to collect your sect attire, arrange your accommodation, and familiarize yourselves with everything in the sect."

"Follow me!"

Seeing Jiang Chen leave, Li Big Saber immediately took over.

He greeted the disciples and led them towards the accommodation area, also to collect their sect attire and other items.

"Yes, Great Elder."

The disciples responded, excitedly following behind Li Big Saber.

Jiang Chen's words still echoed in their ears. They didn't know what realm becoming an Immortal was, but they clearly heard Jiang Chen say 'becoming an Emperor'.

They never imagined that after entering Qingtian Sect, they would have the possibility of becoming a Great Emperor. This was unthinkable before.

"Hmph, the Sect Master must be talking nonsense. How could all these Outer Sect Disciples have a chance to become Emperors?"

Huyan Xiaoyao walked among the crowd.

Looking at the disciples, who were extremely excited by Jiang Chen's words, she pouted her small mouth, full of disbelief.

Breaking through to the Great Emperor realm doesn't just require spiritual energy.

Although Qingtian Sect's spiritual energy is terrifying, it's impossible for all these Outer Sect Disciples to have the chance to break through to the Great Emperor realm.

After all, talent already determines the upper limit for these people.

Even with such terrifying spiritual energy, they would need dozens or even hundreds of times more time than those with high talent to break through to the Great Emperor realm.

A person's lifespan is limited. Once their lifespan ends, these people will turn into withered bones, unless Qingtian Sect can grant them much more time; otherwise, it's just empty talk.

Everyone arrived at the disciple accommodation area.

Bai Jie and Wang Three Spears, two Outer Sect Elders, led the Outer Sect Disciples to arrange their accommodation.

Li Big Saber, on the other hand, took Huyan Xiaoyao and the three Inner Sect Disciples for separate arrangements.

As Inner Sect Disciples of Qingtian Sect, they were different from Outer Sect Disciples, each having their own luxurious small manor.

After their accommodation was arranged, everyone returned to the plaza and lined up, ready to collect their sect attire and other items.

In a corner of the first floor of the Time Pagoda.

Zhu Heizi was sweating on his forehead, strenuously urging the crimson flame cauldron to refine sect attire, spirit swords, and other items.

Ever since Jiang Chen appointed him as the temporary Elder of the Artifact Refining Hall, he had taken the crimson flame cauldron and hidden in the Time Pagoda, refining day and night.

When tired, he would take a short nap; when thirsty, he would brew a cup of enlightenment tea to moisten his throat.

Until now, he had finally refined over a hundred thousand sets of equipment.

"Phew! The resources are also used up. With these tens of thousands of sets of equipment, it should last for a long time. This Emperor can finally go out and rest."

After refining a set of equipment in the crimson flame cauldron, Zhu Heizi lightly exhaled, preparing to exit the Time Pagoda for a period of rest.

But before he could move, Bai Jie walked over with a faint smile.

"Elder Zhu, where are you off to?" Bai Jie asked.

"Oh? It's Elder Bai."

Zhu Heizi replied with a simple smile, "I just finished refining things and was about to go outside to rest, and by the way, find Great Elder to replenish supplies."

"Hehe!"

Hearing Zhu Heizi wanted to go out and rest, Bai Jie covered her mouth and chuckled, "Elder Zhu, I'm afraid you won't have any time to rest. The sect just recruited over a hundred thousand disciples, and they are now waiting for their equipment."

"What! Over a hundred thousand disciples recruited?"

Zhu Heizi was aghast upon hearing this.

He had been refining for so long and only managed to refine a little over 120,000 sets of equipment.

Now Qingtian Sect had suddenly recruited over 100,000 disciples. He didn't know if the equipment was enough. If not, some of the new disciples wouldn't receive their sect attire.

If Jiang Chen found out, he would think he was slacking off in the Time Pagoda, and wouldn't Jiang Chen skin him alive?

"Elder... Elder Bai, what is the exact number of disciples this time?"

Zhu Heizi asked Bai Jie cautiously, fearing she would say a number higher than 120,000.

"Hmm, the total is 105,208 people, including three Inner Sect Disciples."

Bai Jie slowly replied, then stared at Zhu Heizi and said, "Elder Zhu, you didn't really fail to refine this much equipment, did you? If so, that would be a bit troublesome."

If Zhu Heizi really hadn't refined this much equipment, then some disciples would have to receive theirs first.

They, as Elders, wouldn't blame Zhu Heizi, but they feared Jiang Chen's wrath if he found out.

After all, if some disciples from the same batch received sect attire and others didn't, it would make the disciples think that the sect couldn't even afford to issue attire, which concerns the sect's reputation.

"Yes, yes, I have 120,000 sets. I haven't rested a single day to refine these things."

Hearing that the number of disciples was only a little over 100,000,

Zhu Heizi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took out a Storage Ring, tossing it to Bai Jie to see.

"Oh, so there's this much. I thought there wasn't any; you scared me."

Bai Jie glanced at the contents of the Storage Ring and rolled her eyes at Zhu Heizi in annoyance.

"Hehe, Elder Bai, quickly take it and distribute it to the disciples."

Zhu Heizi scratched his head, smiling awkwardly.

"Alright, then I'll take these things. I'll keep the extras for backup."

Bai Jie nodded and didn't linger in the Time Pagoda, instead quickly rushing to the plaza, where over a hundred thousand people were still waiting for their equipment.