At the summit of Falling Axe Peak.
Zhang Yang was presiding over the ceremony for his nine disciples to enter the Sword Soul Palace.
Although he truly hoped to let the survivors emerge from the trials and give his disciples some genuine tests, he ultimately could not bear to do it. The abilities of these old fellows were beyond question. If they all stayed, they would be of immense benefit to the development of the Heavenly Sword Gate.
Thus, Zhang Yang offered them a visible and tangible lure.
Everyone feared death, and cultivators were no exception.
But the Heavenly Sword Gate had the Sword Soul Palace—a luxurious facility on the same level as those of the Great Dream Sword Sect and the Heavenly Origin Sect.
As long as one's sword soul entered the palace, one could return from death. Although a certain price still had to be paid, one could at least remain alive.
According to Li Hanqiu, even in the Great Dream Sword Sect, only ten outstanding disciples a year could have their sword souls enter the palace. Being outstanding was very important.
But in the Heavenly Sword Gate, nine disciples a year could have their sword souls enter the palace. Even outer disciples could do so if they had rendered considerable service.
Moreover, Zhang Yang had already stated that anyone who successfully established a sword core would immediately become a personal disciple.
This treatment was absolutely lavish. Even the Great Dream Sword Sect and the Heavenly Origin Sect did not offer it.
The sword soul entry ceremony was naturally solemn beyond compare. Under everyone's gaze, Wu Jun, Zhao Baiyi, Jiang Rong, and the other six walked into the Sword Soul Palace one after another. Zhang Yang then activated the ritual, while they released their soul swords.
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