99: Chapter 98 Core Disciple

Youzhou.

A towering giant city came slowly from the horizon, blotting out the sun and making it difficult for the countless Cultivators below to breathe.

"That's... a city?!"

"It's the Kunlun Ancestral Land! The Emperor Lord of the Taixuan Sect really moved the Kunlun Ancestral Land here!"

"From now on, Youzhou belongs to the Kunlun Clan!"

Exclamations of surprise rose and fell, echoing through the clouds.

The powers in Youzhou were already calculating how to deal with this new overlord in the future.

At a certain branch of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce in Youzhou, several deacons stood by the window with complex expressions.

"Is there any word from the President?"

"No. However, the President sent word before, saying that the Kunlun Clan was coming to Youzhou and told us to stay put and not provoke them."

"Then... let's just watch for now."

The giant city slowly descended, landing on a piece of open ground that had already been selected.

Boom!!!

The earth shook, and dust filled the sky.

When the dust cleared, a towering giant city stood quietly, as if it had always belonged there.

Li Xiaoyao stood in the Void Realm, withdrew his palm, and patted his robes.

Kunlun Mountain arrived with his clansmen, and they all bowed in unison:

"Thank you, Emperor Lord!"

Li Xiaoyao waved his hand: "Alright, my task is complete. Settle yourselves in."

After speaking, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

Kunlun Mountain gazed in the direction he had left for a long time, speechless.

Behind him, Kun Zhongping approached and whispered:

"Old Ancestor, what should we do next..."

Kunlun Mountain withdrew his gaze and looked at the giant city, a trace of complexity flashing in his eyes.

A new home.

A new beginning.

He took a deep breath and said slowly:

"First, settle the clansmen. And then..."

He paused, his gaze falling into the distance.

That was the direction of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

Kun Zhongping followed his gaze and was stunned for a moment:

"Does the Old Ancestor mean..."

Kunlun Mountain did not answer directly, only saying indifferently:

"Zhongping, from today on, pay close attention to the movements of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce."

Kun Zhongping was taken aback: "Keep an eye on them? Why?"

Kun Zhenyue, who was nearby, also cast a puzzled look.

Kun Qianqian remained cold as ever, but a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.

Kunlun Mountain glanced at them and said slowly:

"In the current Eastern Region, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is an outsider."

He paused, his tone growing a bit heavier:

"All powers have already surrendered. Only the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce just pays money."

"Behind them is the Central Region. No one knows what the Central Region's attitude toward the Emperor Sect is."

Kun Zhongping was thoughtful: "The Old Ancestor means... you're afraid they'll cause trouble?"

Kunlun Mountain nodded:

"If one day they dare to act against the Emperor Sect, our Kunlun Clan must be the first to know."

He looked toward the Taixuan Sect, a sharp light flashing in his eyes:

"The Emperor Lord gave us a whole province; this kindness must be repaid."

"And what we can do is be the guardians of Youzhou and keep a close eye on this outsider."

Kun Zhongping suddenly understood and nodded vigorously:

"Don't worry, Old Ancestor, I understand!"

Kun Zhenyue also cupped his fists and said: "Don't worry, Old Ancestor, I will also keep an eye on them!"

Kun Qianqian didn't speak, but gave a slight nod.

Kunlun Mountain looked at them and sighed inwardly.

What he didn't say was...

He wanted to perform a great service.

A truly significant service.

If he could perform a great service for the Taixuan Sect, becoming an Emperor...

He shook his head and didn't think any further.

"Go on."

Kun Zhongping and the other two took their orders and left.

Kunlun Mountain turned around, looked at the giant city, and slowly stepped forward.

Outside the Sect Masters Hall of the Taixuan Sect.

A figure slowly approached.

With a cold expression, it was Mu Hanyan.

Entering the hall and bowing:

"Sect Master."

Lin Chen put down his teacup and looked at her:

"Elder Mu, what is it?"

Mu Hanyan looked up, still with that cold demeanor, but her tone held a trace of helplessness:

"Sect Master, I am truly quite bored."

Lin Chen was taken aback: "Bored?"

Mu Hanyan nodded:

"Since I became a Core Elder, I have had nothing to do every day besides cultivating."

She paused and said seriously:

"Because until now, the Sect doesn't have a single Core Disciple."

Hearing this, Lin Chen couldn't help but laugh.

"So you're here to ask for work?"

Mu Hanyan nodded slightly:

"I ask the Sect Master to decide."

Lin Chen thought for a moment and nodded:

"You're right. Now that the Sect has developed to this point, it is indeed time to consider the matter of Core Disciples."

"Not just Core Disciples, but a new batch of Inner Sect Disciples should also be selected."

As for the selection method...

Since the Time-Space Tower opened, the cultivation time of the Sect's Disciples has far exceeded that of the outside world.

When they first entered, they were basically all at the Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment stages.

But now, many Inner Sect Disciples have already broken through to the Spirit Sea Realm. There are even a few with outstanding talent who have begun to touch the threshold of the Void Shattering Realm.

Holding a competition to limit numbers would instead seem redundant.

With a thought, Lin Chen sent out a divine transmission:

"From this day forward, the promotion rules for Taixuan Sect Disciples are changed."

"There will be no restrictions on the Time-Space Tower this month."

"In one month, those whose cultivation reaches the Spirit Sea Realm may enter the inner Sect."

"Those whose cultivation reaches the Void Shattering Realm may become Core Disciples."

"Those below the Spirit Sea Realm will remain Outer Sect Disciples."

As the transmission ended, the entire Taixuan Sect instantly erupted into a frenzy.

The outer Sect area.

The moment the transmission ended, countless figures rushed out from every corner.

"Damn! I can finally enter the inner Sect!"

A burly man with a full beard roared to the sky, trembling with excitement.

He was a failure from the last Outer Sect Grand Competition; since then, he had cultivated like his life depended on it, and now he was at the Late Stage Golden Core.

"I've waited for this day for far too long!"

People nearby chimed in:

"Exactly! I was brushed off during the last grand competition, so I've been holding back my energy and running to the Time-Space Tower every day!"

"With one month and the Time-Space Tower, I don't believe I can't reach the Spirit Sea Realm!"

"Let's go, let's go! Into the tower now! No one stop me!"

"Grind! Grind like crazy!"

A group of Outer Sect Disciples howled and rushed toward the Time-Space Tower, the scene becoming chaotic for a moment.

A thin Outer Sect Disciple stood there, wanting to cry but having no tears:

The inner Sect area.

Compared to the chaos in the outer Sect, the inner Sect was much calmer.

But it was only calm on the surface.

Someone was counting on their fingers:

"I've only just broken through to the Spirit Sea Stage, and I'm still a long way from the Void Shattering Realm... One month, even with the Time-Space Tower, it'll be tough..."

Shi Man had just finished a mission. Hearing the Sect Master's announcement, a sharp light flashed in his eyes:

"Void Shattering Realm, here I come!"

Several familiar Disciples gathered around:

"Shi Man, if you become a Core Disciple, don't forget us!"

"Yeah, yeah, put in a good word for us in front of Elder Mu when the time comes!"

"I heard that Elder Mu and Elder Mu are both at the Peak Pseudo-Emperor stage. If we could become their Disciples..."

"Let's go, let's go, stop talking and hurry up and Cultivate!"

The group laughed and joked, but their feet didn't stop as they flocked toward the Time-Space Tower.

Inside a certain hall in the Sect, Su Ling'er was guiding Lin Nian in her cultivation.

Lin Nian opened her eyes and looked in the direction the voice came from, unable to help but ask in a low voice:

"Senior Sister, I've only just established my foundation... I wonder when I'll be able to catch up..."

Su Ling'er turned her head, saw her somewhat dejected look, and couldn't help but laugh.

She reached out and rubbed Lin Nian's head, her tone a bit playful:

"No rush, you have a special Physique, just take it slow."

She paused, leaned into Lin Nian's ear, and whispered:

"Besides, we are Revered Master's Personal Disciples, so we have a tiny bit of special privilege. This selection has nothing to do with us."

After hearing this, Lin Nian's heart suddenly felt at ease.

She looked up at Su Ling'er's bright smile, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

"Mhm."