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"Among the top one hundred inner disciples, only fifty-six of you are currently in the sect. As you just heard, this is about the Canglan Secret Realm. Only inner disciples, specifically those below the tenth level of Qi Refining, can enter. You are part of this selection."
Looking at the gathered inner disciples, Zhu Tianchao chuckled lightly.
"Actually, your generation is quite fortunate. The Canglan Secret Realm opens only once every hundred years, so encountering it is not easy. This is your opportunity and also a chance for our sect to grow stronger."
Upon hearing this, some inner disciples were delighted while others looked confused. Most people were not aware of matters concerning the Canglan Secret Realm, especially those who had spent all their time on cultivation; very few knew about it. Thus, they could only stare blankly.
"Hehe, I almost forgot that you little ones have little understanding of the Canglan Secret Realm. Let me tell you about it." The leader of the Canglan Sword Sect, dressed in a white robe with a stern face, smiled heartily.
"First, let me explain what a secret realm is. A secret realm is a small world that exists attached to our continent. It usually drifts in the void and only appears at specific times. Some secret realms are complete, while others are fragmented. The Canglan Secret Realm is a complete one."
"This secret realm was discovered by the predecessors of our Three Factions together; this is also why our Three Factions were established based on Canglan Mountain. At that time, it was because our Canglan Sword Sect was the strongest that we occupied Canglan Mountain. The Three Factions agreed to send one hundred inner disciples each time it opens."
"This secret realm is vast; you won't be able to explore it fully within the limited time you have. Most importantly, it is home to numerous spiritual herbs and fruits, as well as some rare materials. There are even some mysterious treasures and encounters. Of course, there are also many dangers inside; if you're not careful, you could lose your life. Typically, about half of the one hundred disciples who enter come out alive."
"What? It's that dangerous! Half of the people could die inside!" Some inner disciples exclaimed in disbelief, while others looked terrified. With such a high mortality rate, anyone entering had a significant chance of never returning.
"Alright, I know you're worried. However, the Warrior's Path is inherently perilous; it's about walking on the edge of life and death. To become strong, one must pay a price. Those who survive will see their cultivation soar and their strength greatly increase. So think carefully."
"Master... Is it possible to withdraw?" A few inner disciples shrank back timidly.
"Hehe, of course you can. Although we say it's for the top one hundred inner disciples, it's not mandatory. For instance, if someone has urgent matters or chooses to withdraw voluntarily, that's perfectly fine. The sect will arrange for others." Zhu Tianchao smiled lightly without much reaction.
Despite feeling embarrassed by the disdainful looks from some surrounding inner disciples, those few nodded; it seemed they intended to give up their spots.
This was understandable; everyone has different pursuits and purposes in cultivation. Some aspire to become powerful and strive for it throughout their lives; others simply wish to achieve success in cultivation to gain immense power and enjoy boundless pleasures.
It's hard to say who is noble or who is base. Everyone has the right to choose their desired life path; there's no need to mock or ridicule anyone.
Perhaps you laugh at them for being foolish or for resigning themselves to mediocrity without ambition. They might be laughing at you for being naive or for not understanding life while risking everything in pursuit of struggle.
"The reason I called you here is to inform you about this matter so that you can consider and make your choice. Elder Wu will be responsible for handling everything directly; once you've made your decision, just find Elder Wu. Also, be cautious of challenges from other inner disciples; this time there are limited spots available, so someone may challenge you. Alright, you can all leave now!"
"The statistics and selection of personnel for the Canglan Secret Realm will be handled by Elder Wu. As for the team leader, that will be the responsibility of Deputy Sect Master Bai." Zhu Tianchao straightened his posture and sighed, "I just wonder how many people from our sect will come out alive after this Canglan Secret Realm."
"Rest assured, Sect Master. This time, our Canglan Sword Sect will definitely reap great rewards. The strength of these inner disciples is not weaker than that of the other two sects. Moreover, we have just repelled the provocation from the Tiger Howl Sect," Elder Wu said confidently.
"Hehe, our Canglan Sword Sect will naturally not be weaker than them. Once those top-ranking disciples return, we won't have anything to worry about."
"Sect Master, should we send those few out? If they take action, we will surely gain even more," an elder reminded.
"Forget it. Those ten are crucial to the rise of our Canglan Sword Sect. Let them focus on their cultivation and enter the Great Chu Academy as soon as possible. With their talents, becoming strong is just a matter of time, and only then can we have a chance to grow," Zhu Tianchao shook his head in disagreement.
"There's no need to worry about these matters. The trip to the Canglan Secret Realm is the best choice for both the sect and for them personally. To develop and grow strong, some sacrifices are inevitable," Deputy Sect Master Bai suddenly spoke up after remaining silent.
Upon hearing this, everyone sighed deeply and fell silent.
Before long, all inner disciples received news that the Canglan Secret Realm would open in ten days. Upon learning about the origins of the Canglan Secret Realm, everyone was shaken. The spiritual herbs and fruits that could enhance cultivation and break through bottlenecks, along with mysterious treasures and encounters, drove them into a frenzy.
Knowing there were only one hundred spots available made over a thousand inner disciples even more frantic. They rushed to challenge those ranked in the top one hundred, with battles taking place continuously on the sword platform every day.
Fortunately, the sect regulations allowed disciples ranked in the Top One Hundred to participate in only three matches per day. Otherwise, they feared they would have to live on the sword platform without coming down. Especially for those ranked lower, their daily match schedules were packed, which made them want to curse.
Ren Pingsheng did not share these worries because no one dared to challenge him. As one of the top five inner disciples, who would seek out punishment for themselves? Moreover, with over a thousand inner disciples, being able to get even one match was a blessing. They would naturally choose their battles with great caution.
"Brother, I've heard about the Canglan Secret Realm; do you think you could help me get a spot? I want to go too," Chu Xiao pleaded shamelessly in the courtyard.
"Impossible. If you want to go, you need to earn it based on your own strength. Those who are going rely solely on their abilities; I don't have enough influence to get them to give you a spot. Besides, with your cultivation at the eighth level of Qi Refining, going there would basically be courting death. This isn't a picnic."
Ren Pingsheng shot him an annoyed glance; what was this guy thinking? Such dangerous matters shouldn't even be mentioned lightly.
"I know it's dangerous, but aren't there spiritual herbs for breakthroughs? I'm just thinking about wanting to break through my cultivation!" Chu Xiao argued. "This is such a rare opportunity; wouldn't it be a pity not to go?"
"If you can secure a spot on your own merit, I certainly won't stop you."
"But my strength isn't enough! If I could grab one, I'd come back and trouble you."
"You are the only one among these hundred who lacks sufficient cultivation. Once you go in, can you handle the two hundred from the other sects? Can you deal with the ferocious beasts inside? No matter how good the opportunity is, isn't life more important?"
Ren Pingsheng spoke frankly and then continued, "I think you should consider this carefully! A moment of impulsive enthusiasm may cost you your life."
After sending off Chu Xiao, Ren Pingsheng settled down to begin his cultivation. He was currently at the ninth meridian and had managed to open half of it after more than half a month of effort.
Originally, he planned to spend some time breaking through to become an Elite Disciple, but now with the emergence of the Canglan Secret Realm, he would have to delay that a bit. At least he needed to wait until after coming out before considering the breakthrough. However, even so, he intended to cultivate to the critical point first so that he could break through all at once when he emerged.
"With ten days left, it seems I need to focus on my Movement Technique cultivation," Ren Pingsheng thought. He had been practicing the high-level Movement Technique "Silent Flight" obtained from Wanzang Valley and had only reached minor success so far. The Movement Technique had always been his strength, and he naturally wanted to maintain that advantage.
In the following ten days, he spent most of his daytime cultivating the Movement Technique and a smaller portion practicing swordsmanship. At night, he focused on breaking through his meridians.
Ten days may sound long, but in practice, it passed in an instant. The day before, the final hundred spots were confirmed. Aside from those who voluntarily gave up their places, most of the Top One Hundred retained their spots. Only seven or eight unfortunate individuals were replaced.
The next day, as the sun rose, one hundred inner disciples quietly gathered in the square. They were the chosen ones for this trip to the Canglan Secret Realm.
"This expedition into the Canglan Secret Realm will be led by me; I believe you all know me. I hope you can all gather plenty of rare treasures and outshine the other two sects. This will also be a competition among us. The dangers in the secret realm are not only from ferocious beasts but also from disciples of other sects. So I hope you can unite while inside; that way, you can survive better."
The deputy sect master gave a few words of advice and sighed lightly as he looked at the expressions of the one hundred inner disciples. "You will stay inside for fifteen days; I trust you have prepared your own food and water. Alright, I won't waste any more time; let's set off! We can't keep them waiting too long."
A group of over a hundred boarded a boat-shaped flying artifact and soon disappeared into the horizon.
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