Hearing this, Xiao Beiluo said no more. He took a sip of tea, then smiled. "Enough of that. What do you all think of the Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect's plan to recruit talented disciples?"
All four sects, as subordinate sects of the Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect, had received letters confirming the Hundred-Sect Selection for elite disciples.
"An excellent opportunity, of course!"
Yun Qingyue's eyes gleamed with feeling. "If I were a few years younger, I might fight for a place myself!"
Who wouldn't leap at a chance to see a wider world?
She paused, then continued, "Besides, if even one disciple from a sect is selected, that sect's tribute will be waived for several years. I'm sure you all know what that means.
"Our sects may look glorious, but all we do is guard resources for the Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect. If we can keep those resources, our sects' strength will soar. The benefits go without saying!"
Six years of tribute waived!
Only those who led a sect could truly grasp how vast the resources saved would be.
"It is a rare opportunity!"
Ouyang Changhe nodded as well, though his brows drew together slightly. "But there are hundreds of sects across the two regions. The Heavenly Evolution Upper Sect has also added a rule at the last moment, allowing disciples of great households, renowned Rogue Cultivators, and disciples of reclusive old masters to take part.
"That raises the difficulty another notch by sheer force. How could it be easy?"
"True enough!"
Yun Qingyue nodded faintly and sighed. "I'm afraid only Qianning has any hope among our Vastsea Gate disciples."
Yan Wuxie stretched and said airily, "Any disciple of Kui Gold Villa with the ambition can go. Whether they make it or not doesn't matter. They can treat it as training!"