Qingmu Institute Transmission Training Ground.
The disciples stood in groups of twos and threes, murmuring in hushed voices. Their voices were suppressed to the utmost, yet they buzzed like countless bees.
"Have you heard? That Xiao Bieli is coming again! Sect Master Leng is bringing him personally!"
"How is this a spar? He is clearly here to smash our grounds! To climb upward by stepping on the face of our Wutai Sect!"
"This is going too far! Does he really take our Wutai Sect for a soft persimmon to be squeezed?"
"Even Senior Brother Yan lost, and lost so quickly... Who can stop him this time? Senior Sister Nie?"
"Senior Sister Nie is strong, but they say Xiao Bieli is nearly at the peak of Embracing Dan Strength! Does anyone really dare take him on?"
"Alas, the Alliance Leader's position will probably go to Hanyu Valley..."
"Shh! Keep it down! Senior Disciple Brother is here!"
Chen Qing's figure appeared at the edge of the Transmission Training Ground. The discussions instantly quieted, and the disciples hurriedly bowed in greeting.
"Chief Disciple Brother!"
"Senior Disciple Brother!"
Chen Qing's expression remained unchanged as his gaze swept over the crowd before finally settling on Luo Xinya, who was hurrying toward him.
She held a scroll in her hands, her expression earnest.
"Chief Disciple Brother."
Luo Xinya walked up to Chen Qing, her voice clear. "This is the final review list for Outer Court disciples applying to enter the Inner Court this month. As instructed, I removed those whose aptitude and character failed to meet the standards. There are three in total. In addition, the allocation of this month's cultivation resources for Inner Court Disciples has been calculated. Please review it, Senior Brother."
She handed over the scroll, everything arranged with clarity and order.
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