The disciples of the various sects had previously thought they were already working very hard.
But when they saw how frantically the ascenders worked to change their current predicament, they broke out in cold sweats.
No wonder those in the Inner Sect had been pushing themselves so hard lately. Aside from external factors, the people and things they had encountered had completely exceeded their imaginations.
Most importantly, seeing these ascenders work so desperately made them feel an unprecedented pressure.
If these people really succeeded, then those ants they looked down on would probably soon surpass them within the Outer Sect.
That wouldn't do. If ants overtook them, native cultivators, wouldn't they become a laughingstock?
After finishing their shifts at the mine, the disciples outside hurried back to cultivate.
Even disciples who had previously been somewhat lazy felt an unprecedented sense of crisis after hearing what had happened at the mine.
Of course, some disciples were a little angry, too.
"What does Sister Ying mean by this? Does he not love us anymore?"
"No, I have to keep pushing harder so Sister Ying will keep loving me!"
Then a cultivation frenzy swept through the Outer Sect.
The sight left the Divine Firmament Sword Sect's other Peak Lords speechless.
"What set these disciples off this time?"
Meng Wuya sighed.
"Sister Ying apparently promised twenty Outer Disciple spots at the mine. When those ascenders saw a chance to change their fate, they went straight into a mining frenzy. Their sheer drive really frightened the Outer Disciples!"
At this point, Meng Wuya put down the book in his hands and looked at Zhuang Mu.
Zhuang Mu was drafting a document.
Meng Wuya looked over curiously.
It stated that Ying Huaixu would be the Divine Firmament Sword Sect's Holy Son, with authority to mobilize all