Haotian City Shaken

After the New Year festival, the Vast Heaven Sect was greeted with two more heavy snowfalls.

Chu Xinghe sat in the Technique Repository Tower, looking at the heavy snow falling outside, filled with emotion.

What a wonderful Technique Repository Tower! Wouldn't it be better to light it and let all the disciples of the sect keep warm?

Unfortunately... this really can't be done, because Chu Xinghe had tentatively asked the Grand Elder what would happen if someone burned down the Technique Repository Tower.

The Grand Elder's punishment can be summed up in two words: slow slicing!

Listen to this, what a merciful punishment! Such a merciful punishment is beneath my notice, Chu Xinghe!

On this day, Chu Xinghe was slacking off in the Technique Repository Tower when Senior Brother Shen Chun brought him news.

"Junior Brother Xinghe, the Grand Elder wants you to come over; it seems to be about recruiting disciples."

As soon as Shen Chun finished speaking, Chu Xinghe dropped the cultivation manual, got up, and ran outside.

I can't stand this life of reading and slacking off every day anymore. Finally, I can get down to business!

Upon arriving at the Medicine King Palace, the Grand Elder indeed brought up the matter of recruiting disciples.

Every year, the Vast Heaven Sect conducts a nationwide selection process for countless disciples, and these disciples receive a message after the New Year holidays informing them whether they are qualified to enter Haotian City for the second round of selection.

Disciples from all corners of the world who received the news from the New Year celebrations are incredibly excited.

Countless people from all corners of the world gathered in Haotian City, hoping to pass the second round of selection and become a disciple of the Vast Heaven Sect.

The Grand Elder briefly explained some things Chu Xinghe should pay attention to, but he didn't get involved in the specifics of how to do it, leaving it to Chu Xinghe to decide for himself.

As we left the Medicine King Palace, the sky cleared up.

This time, the clouds have truly parted to reveal the clear sky.

"Senior Brother Xinghe, please take me with you when it comes to selecting disciples." Ma Liang suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Take you with me? Hmph! Don't even think about it!

With your fake lucky charm Ma Liang by your side, when has anything good ever happened?

You're still trying to rush forward? No way!

"No, you're at a crucial stage of your cultivation right now, how can you be distracted!"

Chu Xinghe looked serious.

Ma Liang was deeply moved!

See, this is Senior Brother Xinghe, always thinking of his junior brothers. But Senior Brother Xinghe, you only think about your junior brothers, you've forgotten that this will also delay your cultivation.

Senior Brother Xinghe is indeed someone who always thinks of others and even forgets about himself.

However, Ma Liang did not leave. Instead, he seemed hesitant to speak. Finally, Ma Liang made up his mind and said, "Senior Brother Xinghe, I won't hide it from you anymore. Actually, I have a selfish reason for wanting to go this time."

"A group of people I know also want to join the Vast Heaven Sect, but they didn't even pass the first level of selection... I... I wanted to... see if Senior Brother Xinghe could give them another chance. Don't worry, Senior Brother Xinghe, I absolutely didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to show you. If it really doesn't work out, then forget it..."

Never mind?

Holy crap, this is amazing!

Ma Liang, your senior brother has misunderstood you!

If you had told me earlier that you were planning to use connections, how could your senior have refused you?

You didn't even pass the first round of auditions, huh? Where can you find such a perfect good-for-nothing?!

Sure enough, a new year brings new beginnings! Ma Liang, your lucky charm has returned.

"Ma Liang, this matter concerns the sect's inheritance, but the first round of selection isn't entirely without fault. Since you've spoken up, then come along. Your senior brother will take a look at them for you."

Ma Liang was dumbfounded!

Tears welled up in my eyes!

What I just said actually violated the sect rules, but Senior Brother Xinghe is the person I respect most and consider family, so I dared to say it.

Ma Liang even thought his senior brother would scold him.

But I never expected this.

As expected... I, Ma Liang, am already one of Senior Brother Xinghe's closest confidants!

"Go ahead and contact those friends you mentioned. Your senior brother will try his best to help you!"

Ma Liang left with a grateful expression, and Chu Xinghe began to sing "Good Days"!

Life is full of surprises; my Ma Liang has truly lived up to my expectations!

What could be more exciting than a sect recruiting disciples through connections?

If you spread this around, ask the outside world what they think of the Vast Heaven Sect.

Your disciple recruitment process is shady! We'd rather choose a dog than your Vast Heaven Sect.

Choosing a bunch of useless disciples is nothing... relying on rumors of connections, that's truly killing multiple birds with one stone.

Chu Xinghe selected a group of junior brothers to accompany him to Haotian City. These junior brothers were selected through a rigorous process, emphasizing their interpersonal skills.

Chu Xinghe rejected all those who claimed they would strictly adhere to the sect's rules when selecting the new batch of disciples.

He hesitated and said that sometimes choosing disciples also requires considering interpersonal relationships, but Chu Xinghe pulled him into the team without saying a word.

Is selecting disciples simply a matter of sect succession? No, it's all about human relationships and social dynamics!

Ma Liang, the deputy leader of the Human Relationships and Social Skills Group, personally led the group, accompanying the group leader Chu Xinghe, to Haotian City. This time, they did not need a teleportation array.

After all, Haotian City is located at the very edge of the Haotian Mountain Range. It is a bit far, but it won't take up too much time.

Sect Gu Mingchao and the Grand Elder came to see them off in person, without uttering a single unnecessary word; their eyes were full of anticipation.

Haotian City, as the largest city at the foot of the Haotian Mountain Range, is naturally very prosperous.

With the Vast Heaven Sect as its backer, Haotian City is filled with people from all over the world.

Some come here to buy and sell goods, while others come here with dreams of joining the Vast Heaven Sect.

However, it's not so easy to get into the Vast Heaven Sect. It's not like you can just kneel at the sect gate for three days and three nights and then the sect elders will see you and say, "Oh, this child is so sincere, let him join our sect."

To put it simply, no fewer than a hundred people kneel and die at the gates of the Vast Heaven Sect every year. The Vast Heaven Sect is known for its benevolence and righteousness, so they always provide a coffin for those who die.

In Haotian City, you can see countless young people with dreams shouting that with the Vast Heaven Sect, the Future is bright.

You can also see some people who, after failing the second-tier selection in previous years, are unwilling to leave and remain in Haotian City hoping to fight again next year.

You can even see some elderly people who have grown old and are still living in Haotian City, but who still persuade their descendants to participate in the Vast Heaven Sect's assessment.

For many, the Vast Heaven Sect is a dream, the place where the dream begins, and also the place where the dream ends.

However, the Vast Heaven Sect only recruits three thousand disciples for its inner sect each year. Those who can enter the Vast Heaven Sect are selected from among ten thousand, and even the outer sect is not for ordinary people.

With the selection of disciples for the second level of the Vast Heaven Sect approaching, young people from all over the country are extremely nervous.

"Last year, Elder He from the Thunder Palace personally supervised the selection. I wonder which elder will be chosen this year."

"Does it matter which elder it is?"

"Of course... The Vast Heaven Sect has eighteen palaces, and each elder has a different personality. Last year, I heard that there were several extremely talented individuals, but they were not selected because Elder He didn't like them."

"Huh? This... is it really that outrageous? The Vast Heaven Sect is going too far..."

"Don't talk nonsense. What kind of existence is the Vast Heaven Sect? Every year, countless people dream of joining the Vast Heaven Sect. Do we need one or two more like you?"

"Please, please don't let it be the Grand Elder this year."

"What do you mean by that, brother?"

"The Grand Elder is extremely strict. It's said that the last time he came to select disciples, he didn't even manage to choose three thousand!"

Is it really that scary?

The elites of Haotian City, and indeed the entire world, are now discussing and worrying about this.

The second round of selection is a fate-determining one. If one is eliminated in this round, one will basically lose all eligibility to enter the Vast Heaven Sect. Perhaps one can only stay here like those unwilling grandparents in Haotian City, waiting for their descendants to surpass them.

Therefore, this round of fate-determining assessment also depends on the right timing, location, and people!

If your character aligns with the elders' assessment, you might still pass even if your talent is slightly lacking; otherwise, you're doomed...

Everyone was waiting for the announcement of the elders of the Vast Heaven Sect who would be in charge of supervising the selection of disciples.

Amidst much anticipation, the person in charge of supervising the selection of disciples for the Vast Heaven Sect has finally been announced!

"Chu... Chu Xinghe?"

"Which palace does Elder Chu Xinghe belong to?"

Is Elder Chu Xinghe in the Eighteen Palaces?

"Chu Xinghe is not an elder... he is... a disciple!"

"My goodness... the person being selected and assessed this time is actually Chu Xinghe!"

"Didn't Chu Xinghe only join the Vast Heaven Sect last year? How could that be? There must be a mistake."

"Could it be that the Vast Heaven Sect has an elder named Chu Xinghe?"

The news caused an uproar in Haotian City!

Who is Chu Xinghe? Everyone who comes to Haotian City knows him.

Over the past year, the Vast Heaven Sect has been unparalleled in its prominence, and Chu Xinghe has become the number one among the younger generation.

But who could have imagined that Chu Xinghe would be appointed as the person in charge of the selection and assessment?

This is a qualification reserved for elders, or even just the head elders of each palace.

The Vast Heaven Sect actually appointed Chu Xinghe!

Countless young prodigies were filled with shock. Before leaving home and stepping into Haotian City, countless people had looked up to the sky and shouted, "One day I will surpass Chu Xinghe and become the number one young person in the world."

But now, these young prodigies realize just how naive they were.

Supervision and assessment!

This is no longer a question of whether the sect values him or not; this is someone being groomed as the Future sect leader.

Countless people thought they had placed Chu Xinghe in a high enough position, but now it seems that Chu Xinghe has already reached a level that they could not even imagine.

Last year, Chu Xinghe stood here waiting for the selection, just like them. This year, Chu Xinghe, looking down upon the world, has become the one who decides the fate of each and every one of them.

The news ignited the entire Haotian City, and in an instant Haotian City was in turmoil.

"I come from the Pig-Slaughtering Village on the outskirts of Kaoshan Village. I'm from the same hometown as Chu Xinghe!"

"I come from Kaoshui Village, and I have a connection with Chu Xinghe!"

"My surname is Chu! I've checked our family genealogy; Chu Xinghe is from my great-great-grandfather's generation."

"To be honest, my mother had a little-known story with Chu Xinghe. If you'd like to hear it, please buy this book, 'My Mother and Chu Xinghe: A Few Things,' for one low-grade spirit stone. No deception!"

"So what if it's Chu Xinghe! I, your young master, possess unparalleled talent. As long as I join the Vast Heaven Sect, I will definitely be the one selected for the next supervisory assessment!"

"I come from the distant Yu City. I was fortunate enough to meet Chu Xinghe, and it was Chu Xinghe who made me give up my dream of entering the Star Moon Sect. Even though my father didn't believe I could enter the Vast Heaven Sect and told me to give up and go to sleep, I still firmly believed that I could become a disciple of the Vast Heaven Sect. Chu Xinghe! Look at me! Look at me!"

Before Chu Xinghe even arrived, his name had already resounded throughout Haotian City...