After the New Year, the Grand Sky Sect was greeted by two heavy snowfalls.

Chu Xinghe sat in the Skill Tower, watching the large snowflakes falling outside, feeling deeply moved.

What a great Skill Tower this is. Wouldn't it be nice to light it up to warm all the disciples of the sect?

Unfortunately... this is something that really can't be done, because Chu Xinghe once asked the Great Elder in a probing tone what would happen if someone burned down the Skill Tower.

The Great Elder had only two words—Death by a Thousand Cuts!

Listen to that, what a merciful punishment. Such a merciful punishment is beneath me, Chu Xinghe!

On this day, while Chu Xinghe was being lazy in the Skill Tower, Senior Brother Shen Chun brought news.

"Junior Brother Xinghe, the Great Elder wants you to come over. It seems to be about recruiting disciples."

As soon as Shen Chun finished speaking, Chu Xinghe dropped his cultivation manual and ran outside.

I can't stand another day of this daily reading and idling. Finally, I can do something meaningful!

Arriving at the Medicine King Palace, the Great Elder indeed spoke about recruiting disciples.

Every year, the Grand Sky Sect holds countless open selections overseas, and after the New Year, these disciples receive notifications about whether they qualify to enter Grand Sky City for the second round of selection.

From the New Year until now, disciples from all over the world who received the news are extremely excited.

Countless people gather in Grand Sky City from all over the world, hoping to pass the second round of selection and become a disciple of the Grand Sky Sect.

The Great Elder briefly explained some important points to Chu Xinghe, but as for the specifics, the Great Elder did not get involved, leaving it to Chu Xinghe to handle.

Walking out of the Medicine King Palace, the sky cleared up.

This time, it's truly like seeing the clear sky after the clouds have parted.

"Senior Brother Xinghe, take me with you for the disciple selection," Ma Liang suddenly appeared from some corner.

Take you? Hmph! No way!

Whenever you, the fake lucky charm Ma Liang, are involved, when has anything good ever happened?

And you're still trying to push forward? Not a chance.

"No, you're at a critical point in your cultivation right now. How can you be distracted?"

Chu Xinghe said with a serious face.

Ma Liang was moved to tears!

See, this is Senior Brother Xinghe, always thinking of his junior brothers. But Senior Brother Xinghe, you only think about us; you've forgotten that this might delay your own cultivation.

Senior Brother Xinghe truly is someone who thinks of others even to the point of forgetting himself.

However, Ma Liang did not leave but instead looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. Finally, Ma Liang made up his mind and spoke: "Senior Brother Xinghe, I won't hide it from you. This time, I have a personal reason for wanting to go."

"A group of people I know also want to enter the Grand Sky Sect, but they didn't even pass the first round of selection... I... I just want... to see if Senior Brother Xinghe can give them another chance. Rest assured, Senior Brother Xinghe, I have no other intentions. I just purely want you to take a look. If it really doesn't work, then forget it..."

Forget it?

Damn, is there really such a good thing?

Ma Liang, Senior Brother misunderstood you!

If you had said earlier that you intended to pull some strings, how could Senior Brother refuse you?

Didn't pass the first round of open selection, huh? Where else can you find such top-notch good-for-nothings!

Indeed, new year, new atmosphere. Ma Liang, your lucky charm aura has returned.

"Ma Liang, this matter concerns the sect's inheritance. However, the first round of selection isn't entirely without flaws. Since you've asked, then come along, and Senior Brother will take a look at them for you."

Ma Liang was dumbfounded!

Tears started to fall!

The words he just said were actually against the sect's rules, but Senior Brother Xinghe is the person he respects the most and considers family, so he dared to speak up.

Ma Liang even thought that Senior Brother would scold him.

But he never expected this.

Indeed... have I, Ma Liang, already become the closest person in Senior Brother Xinghe's eyes?

"Go ahead, contact those friends you mentioned. Senior Brother will do his best to help you!"

Ma Liang left with a face full of emotion, and Chu Xinghe's good days were just beginning!

Life is full of surprises, and Ma Liang, the lucky charm, truly lives up to his name!

What could be more thrilling than pulling strings for sect disciple recruitment?

If this gets out, just imagine how the outside world would view the Grand Sky Sect?

"You have a shady recruitment process! We'd rather pick a dog than join your Grand Sky Sect."

Choosing a batch of useless disciples, what does that even count for... It's the rumors of pulling strings that truly achieve multiple goals with one move.

Chu Xinghe selected a group of junior brothers to accompany him to Grand Sky City. These junior brothers were carefully chosen by Chu Xinghe, emphasizing social connections.

Anyone who claimed they would strictly adhere to sect rules in selecting new disciples was immediately rejected by Chu Xinghe.

Those who hesitated and suggested that sometimes social connections should be considered in disciple selection were immediately added to the team by Chu Xinghe without a second thought.

Selecting disciples is not just a simple sect inheritance; it's about social connections!

Vice-Captain of the Social Connections Group, Ma Liang, personally led the team, setting off with Captain Chu Xinghe to Grand Sky City, without needing a teleportation array this time.

After all, Grand Sky City is at the very edge of the Grand Sky Mountain Range. Though it's a bit far, it won't take too much time.

Sect Master Gu Mingchao and the Great Elder personally came to see them off, without any unnecessary words, their eyes full of anticipation.

Grand Sky City, the largest city under the Grand Sky Mountain Range, needs no further description of its prosperity.

With the Grand Sky Sect as its backing, Grand Sky City is a gathering place for people from all over the world.

Some come here for trade and business, while others come with dreams, hoping to join the Grand Sky Sect.

However, entering the Grand Sky Sect is not easy. It's not like you can kneel at the sect's gate for three days and nights, and the elders will take pity on you and accept you as a disciple.

To put it this way, every year, no fewer than a hundred people die kneeling at the Grand Sky Sect's gate. The sect emphasizes virtue, so they will definitely provide a coffin after their death.

In Grand Sky City, you can see countless young people with dreams shouting that the Grand Sky Sect is their future.

You can also see some who failed in the second round of selection in previous years, unwilling to leave, staying in Grand Sky City, hoping to try again next year.

You might even see some elderly people who have stayed in Grand Sky City, still persuading their descendants to participate in the Grand Sky Sect's assessment.

For many, the Grand Sky Sect is a dream, the place where dreams begin and end.

But the Grand Sky Sect only recruits three thousand disciples for the inner sect each year. Those who can enter are one in ten thousand, and even the outer sect is not for ordinary people.

Now, as the second round of disciple selection approaches, young people from all over are extremely nervous.

"Last year, Elder He from the Thunder Palace personally oversaw the selection. I wonder which elder it will be this year."

"Does it matter which elder?"

"Of course it does... The Grand Sky Sect has eighteen palaces, each elder has a different personality. Last year, I heard that a few highly talented individuals were not liked by Elder He and were ultimately not selected."

"What? That's... so unfair. The Grand Sky Sect is too..."

"Don't talk nonsense. The Grand Sky Sect is such a prestigious place. How many people dream of entering it every year? Do they need you?"

"Let's hope it's not the Great Elder this year."

"Why do you say that, brother?"

"The Great Elder is the strictest. It's said that the last time the Great Elder came to select disciples, they didn't even fill the quota of three thousand!"

"Is it really that terrifying?"

The entire Grand Sky City, and indeed the elite from all over the world, are now discussing and worrying.

The second round of selection is a fate-deciding one. If you're eliminated in this round, you'll likely lose the chance to enter the Grand Sky Sect for good, perhaps ending up like those unwilling grandparents in Grand Sky City, waiting for their descendants to surpass them.

So this fate-deciding assessment concerns the right time, place, and people!

If your character aligns with the assessing elder, even if your talent is slightly lacking, you might still pass. Otherwise, you're done for...

Everyone is waiting for the announcement of the elder responsible for overseeing the disciple selection for the Grand Sky Sect.

Amidst the anticipation, the overseer for this year's Grand Sky Sect disciple selection was finally announced!

"Chu... Chu Xinghe?"

"Which palace is Elder Chu Xinghe from?"

"Are there any elders named Chu Xinghe among the eighteen palaces?"

"Chu Xinghe isn't an elder... he's... a disciple!"

"Oh my god... the overseer for this assessment is actually Chu Xinghe!"

"Didn't Chu Xinghe just join the Grand Sky Sect last year? How is this possible? It must be a mistake, right?"

"Could there be an elder named Chu Xinghe in the Grand Sky Sect?"

The news caused an uproar in Grand Sky City!

Who is Chu Xinghe? No one who comes to Grand Sky City doesn't know.

Over the past year, the Grand Sky Sect has been in the spotlight, with Chu Xinghe being the number one figure among the younger generation.

But who would have thought that Chu Xinghe would be appointed as the overseer for this assessment?

This is a role usually reserved for elders or even the head elders of each palace.

The Grand Sky Sect actually appointed Chu Xinghe!

Countless young Chosen were shocked. Before leaving home and stepping into Grand Sky City, many had looked up to the sky and declared that one day they would surpass Chu Xinghe and become the new number one among the younger generation.

But today, these young Chosen realized how naive they were.

Overseeing the assessment!

This is no longer a matter of whether the sect values him; it's about grooming him as the future Sect Master.

Many thought they had placed Chu Xinghe on a high enough pedestal, but now it seems Chu Xinghe has long reached a level they can't even imagine.

Last year, Chu Xinghe was like them, standing here waiting for selection. This year, Chu Xinghe looks down upon all beings, having become the one who decides the fate of each of them.

The news ignited all of Grand Sky City, causing a storm of activity.

"I'm from Pig Slaughter Village next to Hillside Village. I'm from the same hometown as Chu Xinghe!"

"I'm from Waterside Village. I have connections with Chu Xinghe!"

"My surname is Chu! I've checked my family tree, and Chu Xinghe is from my great-grandfather's generation."

"To be honest, my mother once had an untold story with Chu Xinghe. If you want to hear it, please purchase this book 'The Untold Stories of My Mother and Chu Xinghe' for one low-grade Spirit Stone, no deception!"

"So what if it's Chu Xinghe! I, the young master, am incredibly talented. Once I enter the Grand Sky Sect, next year's overseer will definitely be me!"

"I'm from the distant Yu City. I once had the honor of meeting Chu Xinghe. It was Chu Xinghe who made me give up my dream of joining the Star Moon Sect. Even though my father doesn't believe I can enter the Grand Sky Sect and tells me to wash up and go to bed, I still firmly believe that I can become a disciple of the Grand Sky Sect. Chu Xinghe! Look at me! Look at me!"

Chu Xinghe hasn't even arrived, yet Grand Sky City is already echoing with his name...

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