There was no suspense on Blood Shadow Immortal Emperor's side—he claimed first place in the Immortal Sovereign tier.
Among the top ten,
independent cultivators took seven spots.
The sects took only three.
When the results were announced,
the independent cultivators' cheers shook the entire drill ground.
The sect disciples all hung their heads in dejection.
They could not even raise them.
White Stone Immortal Emperor sat in his seat,
as though perched on a bed of needles.
His face burned with pain,
as if he had been slapped in public more than a dozen times.
Su Ming rose to his feet.
He walked to the edge of the platform.
His gaze swept across the crowd.
The noisy drill ground fell silent in an instant.
Everyone's eyes focused on him.
Su Ming slowly spoke.
"Everyone has seen the assessment results."
"The Alliance does not care about your background, only your strength."
"If you have ability, you can obtain resources and hold high positions."
"If you lack ability, then no matter how ancient your inheritance is, it is useless."
He paused.
"Starting today, the military merit system will officially be implemented."
"Additionally."
"A public cultivation art pavilion will be established at the garrison."
"It will contain the basic sword techniques and formation arts left behind by Senior Chen Xuanji, as well as all manner of superior cultivation arts seized in this battle."
"Whether sect disciples or independent cultivators, all may exchange military merit for borrowing privileges."
As soon as his words fell,
the entire venue was silent at first.
Then even more fervent cheers erupted.
"Wise Alliance Leader!"
"Thank you, Alliance Leader!"
The independent cultivators were so moved that tears filled their eyes.
Never in their lives had they imagined that they would be able to learn Senior Chen Xuanji's inheritance.
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