Although the Commander had told Ye Kang about the Mitian Grand Assembly before, he had only given him a rough overview. With the assembly just around the corner, Ye Kang wanted to learn more about it in detail.
At this, Su Zhongjing merely smiled warmly and said without turning around, "Little Shen, tell him about it."
Shen Guili bowed respectfully, then looked at Ye Kang. His stern face, brimming with righteous bearing, revealed not the slightest emotion.
"The Mitian Grand Assembly was originally an impromptu idea of the Sacred Emperor's—a contest to test the mettle of the children of the various noble lineages. There was nothing extraordinary about it."
"But as the assembly was held more and more often, people outside the noble lineages wanted to participate too, such as court officials and soldiers, and even some Secular Sects and Lineages."
"So, in addition to the places for the children of the noble lineages, the Sacred Emperor issued ninety-nine Mitian Tokens. Anyone holding a token could join the grand assembly. The Sacred Emperor even specially opened the Martial Emperor Corpse to them. Everyone who participated in the assembly would have the chance to comprehend a trace of the Martial Emperor's martial way."
"Therefore, making a name for yourself and winning a place at the assembly is an immense opportunity for cultivation. There was once a soldier who, after comprehending the Martial Emperor Corpse, leaped from the Nirvana Realm to Return to Truth. He later achieved He Dao and was bestowed a He Dao Blessed Land by the Sacred Emperor. That soldier is now the Silver Dragon Army Grand Marshal."
After finishing, Shen Guili quietly watched Ye Kang, as if waiting for him to ask a question.
Ye Kang was already swept up in excitement, his breathing quickening.
"Can it really