Xuan Zi led the seven across Sea God Lake, then headed toward the Inner Court.
No one spoke along the way, each occupied with their own thoughts. After all, joining the Reserve Team meant a very good chance of becoming a regular team member, which was an excellent thing for them. They were undoubtedly excited now.
Bei Bei walked at the front, her steps light and unhurried. Clearly, she knew her way around the Inner Court.
Xu Shanshi looked around, her expression betraying no ripples.
Jiang Nan hung back at the rear of the group, his head lowered, no one knowing what he was thinking.
He Caicai had a lollipop in her mouth and looked around curiously.
Huo Yutong walked quietly beside Gu Xingyue, the two occasionally exchanging a few words in low voices.
The Inner Court's training grounds were more than a cut above the Outer Court's. Eight stone pillars covered in carved patterns stood around the edge, and the barrier's light took on a faint golden sheen in the sunlight.
A group of Inner Court disciples were training in the center. Some were sparring, while others practiced soul skills alone, the light of soul rings and soul tools flaring one after another.
Xuan Zi clapped her hands. The Inner Court disciples on the grounds stopped and turned to look their way.
"Come, get acquainted." Xuan Zi beckoned to both groups. "The Outer Court Reserve Team, seven members. They'll be training with you from now on."
The Inner Court disciples came over in twos and threes, curiously sizing up their juniors.
Gu Xingyue gave them a cursory once-over. These Inner Court disciples' soul power fluctuations were generally above rank fifty, and a few had even reached the threshold of Soul Emperor.
In the Outer Court, every one of them