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Chapter 57: Borrowing Another Ten Thousand Troops
A week later, Tian Shou sent Lian Yun two sets of information. One contained nearly two hundred individuals and the factions they hoped to join or the names under which they preferred to serve. The other detailed around six hundred individuals.
This meant that one to two hundred people had already left the Cloud Realm.
Lian Yun felt no particular sense of loss regarding this. Instead, he contacted Elder Mei, asking him to assist with two matters.
The first was to arrange for these two hundred individuals under the name of the Xianjian Sect. The second was to borrow another ten thousand troops, specifically requiring ten thousand high-level monarchs.
Lian Yun's reasoning for this was that the Xianjian Sect had previously pledged to help him with three tasks, even if it meant mobilizing the entire sect.
While Lian Yun himself did not care much about this, he suddenly realized that his indifference did not extend to the higher-ups in the Xianjian Sect. Prolonging this without action would be seen as a debt in their minds, something they would inevitably think about.
Thus, Lian Yun did not mention any compensation for these requests, considering it a way for the Xianjian Sect to fulfill two obligations on his behalf.
However, while Elder Mei could easily accomplish the first request, he took a serious expression when it came to the second task.
This was because Lian Yun had provided additional information indicating that while borrowing these troops could yield significant gains, it might also lead some individuals to lose confidence or even their sanity. The participation of the Ten Thousand People would be voluntary.
The prospect of substantial benefits from Lian Yun's words made Elder Mei believe it would indeed be a tremendous opportunity. However, the potential for loss of confidence and sanity raised a significant alarm in his mind.
Moreover, while Lian Yun did not fully understand how much admiration the disciples of the Sword Spirit Sect held for him, Elder Mei was well aware of it.
If Lian Yun were to falter, his disciples would likely trust him without worry, believing that even if he fell, he would still manage to withstand it.
Considering this situation, Elder Mei convened with Qiu ChujI and several core elders. After discussion, they decided to inform their disciples that participation would be voluntary and that those involved should already be high-level monarchs.
The elders of the Xianjian Sect believed that without this condition, many disciples still in the process of accumulating strength would choose to break through, and some might even forcefully attempt it.
They would desperately strive for the opportunity to be 'utilized' by Lian Yun this time.
Not only that, three days later, Elder Mei, along with several other elders, personally brought ten thousand high-level king-class disciples to Xianyang City.
The purpose was to protect any disciples who might encounter danger as much as possible.
After more than ten thousand arrived in Xianyang City, they immediately left the city, and then the Ten Thousand Disciples began practicing the Ten Thousand Sword Technique.
Meanwhile, Lian Yun led Ma Wenlong and about six hundred others to the side of the Ten Thousand People.
Elder Mei nodded at Lian Yun, his expression becoming serious.
Lian Yun then nodded to those behind him and said, "Today is your final test. Those who pass will become the ultimate members of the Cloud Realm. For those who fail, the Cloud Realm will still provide you with a generous foundation."
Those who remained were all loyal followers of Lian Yun. Although no one responded, everyone looked at Lian Yun with unwavering determination.
With that, Lian Yun nodded and swiftly ascended into the air above the Ten Thousand People. He then spoke in a deep voice, "This time I will demonstrate the Heart-Seeking Sword. You must be cautious and stay true to your hearts. If you truly cannot hold on, feel free to leave the formation."
"Take care of yourselves."
Below, no one answered; instead, they were fully focused on practicing the Ten Thousand Swords Classic.
Thus, Lian Yun did not say more. He nodded to Elder Mei and several other elders before sitting down in a meditative posture, preparing his mind.
At a certain moment, the Illusory Greatsword suddenly expanded, but it did not rise. Instead, it seemed as if the hilt and part of the Blade were buried underground, while the Ten Thousand People were completely surrounded by the cross-section of the Blade.
From the very beginning, several Ten People trembled, on the verge of collapse.
Lian Yun's tone was slightly cold as he commanded, "Advance!"
Although Ma Wenlong and the other three did not need to undergo Lian Yun's test, they still took the lead, each guiding around one hundred and fifty Ten People without hesitation into the ranks formed by the Ten Thousand People.
The Heart-Seeking Sword was quite simple; it merely pointed to the heart and directly inquired about one's intentions. Disciples of the Xianjian Sect typically faced this trial upon entering.
However, this time was different.
Firstly, Lian Yun's endowment to the sword path made his Heart-Seeking Sword far superior to that of an ordinary Peerless Monarch. Secondly, under his deliberate control, the Ten Thousand High Kings simultaneously practiced the Heart-Seeking Sword. As a result, this inquiry reached deep into their souls, revealing aspects many were unaware of within themselves.
It was essentially an opportunity for over six hundred individuals to gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
This was a trial for those six hundred; almost as soon as they stepped into the realm of the Ten Thousand People, their footsteps halted immediately, caught in a struggle with their own selves.
However, more than half of them wore calm expressions, indicating that their minds were clear and that they genuinely wished to remain in the Cloud Realm and pledge their loyalty to Lian Yun.
The remaining individuals might have some selfish motives, but it was not a significant issue.
Subsequently, ten thousand Disciple of the Sword Spirit Sect also underwent their own introspective trials, although theirs differed somewhat.
The trial for the six hundred in the Cloud Realm focused on their intentions for staying in the Cloud Realm and whether they would betray their companions or Lian Yun in the future. In contrast, the ten thousand Disciple of the Sword Spirit Sect only questioned their true hearts regarding their own paths and their fundamental understanding of swordsmanship.
In the realm of the Ten Thousand High Kings, the training was not without merit. Many had practiced their swordsmanship for various reasons: some sought to enhance their cultivation, others aimed to join the Xianjian Sect for protection, while some merely wished to drift through life.
Not everyone was single-minded in their pursuit of the sword or the way of the blade.
Under Lian Yun's control, although the Ten Thousand People were all practicing the Heart-Seeking Sword, many were already distracted from the very beginning.
Several elders had initially intended to intervene, but this time, Elder Mei surprisingly did not come to the aid of her disciples. She shook her head, preventing the other elders from stepping in.
This left the elders perplexed, yet they had no objections. After all, no one cared for their disciples more than Elder Mei did.
Elder Mei's opposition must have been based on her own reasoning or purpose.
However, her deep emotions were a mix of joy and sorrow.
After watching for a while, Ling Kong sat back with a sigh, feeling somewhat powerless. "Let me be the sinner this time! If they cannot uphold the way of the sword, it is too late for them to change paths now."
"Once they understand themselves, their cultivation will be difficult to advance. But perhaps it is better this way; understanding oneself early means they won't struggle needlessly and can find peace in becoming a Manager in the future."
"Then those who remain must mostly be hopeful Monarchs?" one elder asked, his expression not one of sadness but rather elation.
(End of Chapter)
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