295: The disciples began preparations.

The number of Outer Sect Disciples in Qingtian Sect now is no longer the small amount it was when they first joined; it has multiplied several hundred times.

Among them, the Disciples in the Heavenly Venerate Realm number no less than eight thousand, if not ten thousand.

With such a large population, tomorrow's competition rules concern whether they can advance to become Inner Sect Disciples.

If it were a one-on-one fight, he and Kun Kun would definitely be able to enter the top thousand.

But if it's a melee, like the last competition assembly, then whether he and Kun Kun can enter the top thousand is an unknown variable.

After all, with so many Heavenly Venerate Disciples fighting in a melee, the result could be highly unpredictable.

Hearing Wang Ba's question.

Kun Kun pondered for a moment and said with some uncertainty, "It should be a melee. The last competition was a melee, so this time should be roughly the same."

For competitions like this, it's either a melee or a duel.

But ultimately, how the decision is made is up to the Elders; no one knows what decision the Elders will make.

Perhaps if the Elders like watching melees, it will be a melee. If they prefer watching individual fights, it will be duels. It entirely depends on the Elders' preferences.

"It should be a melee?" Hearing Kun Kun's uncertain answer, Wang Ba stared, speechless.

Didn't Kun Kun basically say nothing at all?

Wang Ba paused, then continued speaking to Kun Kun, "Brother Kun, no matter what format tomorrow takes, we must prepare for a melee."

"The number of participants is too high this time. Just the two of us definitely won't be enough. We need to contact more Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters to form a small group to cope with the potential melee situation tomorrow."

Facing Wang Ba's suggestion, Kun Kun nodded and said, "Mm, Brother Wang Ba, then let's each go persuade some Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters in the Heavenly Venerate Realm. If a melee situation arises tomorrow, we will form a small team."

"Alright, let's split up and act!" Wang Ba nodded upon hearing this.

Then, he and Kun Kun headed in different directions to find some Outer Sect Disciples in the Heavenly Venerate Realm and persuade them to form a group to deal with the situation that might arise tomorrow.

Wang Ba and Kun Kun had this idea.

Other Outer Sect Disciples preparing to participate in the Promotion Assembly also realized this. They were all rushing around every corner of the first floor of the Time Pagoda, persuading Outer Sect Disciples one by one to join their small teams.

This was to cope with the situation that might arise during tomorrow's Promotion Assembly, providing insurance for their path to advancement.

As small groups were formed one after another.

On the first floor of the Time Pagoda, the Outer Sect Disciples participating in the Promotion Assembly were all prepared, just waiting for the Promotion Assembly to commence tomorrow.

On the Qingtian Sect Square.

Under the command of Li Big Saber, three enormous fighting platforms appeared in the center of the square.

Right in front of the fighting platforms, individual seats were arranged on a long viewing platform to accommodate the Elders who would be watching tomorrow.

Furthermore, rows of long benches were placed on both sides of the fighting platforms for the Disciples who would be eliminated tomorrow, or those whose cultivation was insufficient, who came to watch the Promotion Assembly.

Now, all preparations were complete, and they only had to wait for tomorrow to hold a bustling Disciple Promotion Assembly.

Amidst the tense anticipation of the Outer Sect Disciples of Qingtian Sect, the difficult night finally passed.

When the first ray of morning sunlight shone upon the mountain range where Qingtian Sect was located,

a large number of Outer Sect Disciples continuously walked out of the Time Pagoda and headed towards the Qingtian Sect Square.

Among these people were Disciples participating in the promotion, but most had insufficient Realm and were preparing to watch the Promotion Assembly.

After all, although they couldn't participate in this Promotion Assembly, once their cultivation was sufficient, they would have the chance to encounter the next Promotion Assembly.

Therefore, watching a Promotion Assembly beforehand could provide them with some experience for their future promotion competitions.

When these Outer Sect Disciples arrived near the square.

The first thing they saw was the three enormous fighting platforms on the square.

Consequently, the Outer Sect Disciples participating in the Promotion Assembly all burst into heated discussions.

"Holy crap! The fighting platforms on the square are so huge! It looks like the format for this Promotion Assembly is almost certainly a melee!"

"Yeah, such a large fighting platform is clearly prepared for a melee. We need to get ready for a melee."

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! All Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters, gather around me! As long as we are united, we can advance to become Inner Sect Disciples!"

After groups of Outer Sect Disciples participating in the Promotion Assembly realized this.

They quickly called the small group members they had contacted in the Time Pagoda to gather toward them, lest they be too scattered when the melee began and be eliminated instantly.

Just like that, the Outer Sect Disciples attending the assembly had already split into small teams before even getting on stage, mutually guarding against Disciples of the same Realm.

While they were glaring at each other.

Li Big Saber led Zhu Heizi, Cao Second Dog, and a dozen other Peak Great Emperor Elders to land on the viewing platform.

Since this was merely an assembly for Outer Sect Disciples promoting to Inner Sect Disciples, and not an assembly for all Sect Disciples.

They did not notify the Inner Sect Disciples or the Personal Disciples to all come out and watch. Even the Outer Sect Disciples who were not participating in the promotion competition were not forced to attend if they didn't wish to; attendance was entirely voluntary.

Not long after Li Big Saber and the others landed on the viewing platform.

Jiang Chen, accompanied by Liu Shu, also slowly descended from the air onto the viewing platform.

And seeing Jiang Chen arrive.

Li Big Saber and the other Elders, as well as the Outer Sect Disciples standing on both sides of the fighting platforms—those participating in the promotion competition and those with insufficient cultivation who came to watch.

All bowed their bodies, saluting Jiang Chen and shouting.

"Subordinates pay respects to the Sect Master!!"

"Disciples greet the Sect Master!!"

The voices of the crowd echoed above Qingtian Sect, lingering for a long time.

Jiang Chen glanced around at everyone. Only after Liu Shu placed his exclusive treasured seat did he speak lightly, "Dispense with the formalities and be seated!"

Although this was only an assembly for Outer Sect Disciples promoting to Inner Sect Disciples, as the Sect Master, he could not hide in the Main Hall enjoying himself.

For an assembly like this, his Direct Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples might not need to attend, but he, the Sect Master, absolutely could not be absent.

After all, with so many Disciples promoting to the Inner Sect, the absence of him, the Sect Master, would make it seem somewhat irregular.

"Understood, Sect Master!!"

Receiving Jiang Chen's order, Li Big Saber and the other Elders, along with the Outer Sect Disciples on both sides of the fighting platforms, all properly sat down on the chairs next to them.

After everyone was seated.

Jiang Chen said to Li Big Saber, "Big Saber, you host the Promotion Assembly."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

Li Big Saber answered, walked to the front of the viewing platform, and spoke to the Outer Sect Disciples on both sides of the fighting platforms.

"Attention, Disciples attending the Promotion Assembly."

"The rules for this Promotion Assembly are straightforward: Disciples of every Realm will all engage in a melee. The final thousand remaining on the stage will advance to become Inner Sect Disciples and enjoy the benefits of Inner Sect Disciples!!"

Currently, Qingtian Sect has quite a large number of Disciples in the Human Venerable, Earth Venerable, and Heavenly Venerate Realms.

If they started one-on-one competitions, it would take at least ten days to half a month to determine the winners.

Therefore, to avoid wasting the Disciples' time for Cultivation, starting a melee is the best choice.

This way, the spectators won't get bored, and the competitors won't be dragged on too long. It is a method where the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

"Yes, Grand Elder." Hearing Li Big Saber announce that the rule for this assembly was a melee, the participating Disciples of all Realms smiled, bowed, and agreed.

These people had essentially anticipated the competition rules in advance.

Now, they only needed Li Big Saber's command before they could rush onto the fighting platforms, show off their skills, and advance to become Inner Sect Disciples.