323: Chapter 323 The Eighth True Transmission

On the Sword Testing Platform, Ye Tian stood alone, his green robes fluttering, with sword on his back.

He looked no different from when he had returned, but everyone knew that after this battle, Ye Tian's name within the Liuli Xuan Sect would soar like the noon sun, and no petty person would dare to speak ill of him lightly again.

"Ye Tian." On the high platform, Perfected Qingxu spoke again, his voice much gentler. "You have won consecutive battles, and even defeated a True Disciple of the same rank in a fair duel, displaying peerless talent, a solid Foundation, and a resilient Heart-Nature.

Such performance far exceeds the category of an Inner Sect Disciple. After deliberation between myself, the various Grand Elders, and the Peak Revered Masters..."

He paused, his voice resounding throughout the venue: "We hereby promote Tianshu Peak Disciple Ye Tian to be the eighth True Disciple of the Liuli Xuan Sect!

You are granted the True Disciple token and shall enjoy all the resources and authority of a True Disciple! I hope you will Cultivate diligently, not fail the Sect's high expectations, and continue to climb to new heights on the path of the Dao!"

As his voice fell, a Deacon Elder who had been prepared long ago flew forward, holding a brocade box, and delivered it to Ye Tian.

In the box lay a gleaming white token with "Liuli" engraved on the front, "True Disciple" on the back, and cloud patterns encircling the edges. It emitted a noble aura and even a trace of fluctuation connected to the Sect's great formation.

The Eighth True Disciple!

Although they had an inkling, when the Sect Head personally announced it and the True Disciple token was delivered before their eyes, thunderous cheers and exclamations still erupted around the Sword Testing Platform!

Countless envious gazes converged on Ye Tian.

Having joined the Sect for only a little over a year and having left for training for only a few months, he had returned and stepped into the ranks of the Sect's top Disciples in such a shocking manner! This was rare in the entire history of the Liuli Xuan Sect!

Ye Tian's expression was solemn. He took the brocade box with both hands and bowed deeply to the Sect Head, the Grand Elders, and the Peak Revered Masters on the high platform.

"Disciple Ye Tian thanks the Sect Head and all the Elders for their kindness! I will surely Cultivate with all my might, not failing the Sect, and not failing my own heart!"

Perfected Qingxu nodded with a smile. Elder Tianshu stroked his beard, his heart filled with gratification.

Leng Feng, Lei Zhen, Luo Qiushui, Liu Ruyan, and the others were incredibly excited, even happier than if they had been promoted themselves.

Feng Xuan bowed from afar with a smile. Pei Tieshan laughed loudly, his voice shaking the surroundings: "Good lad! We can spar often from now on!"

Shui Qingdie's eyes shimmered with a smile. Yu Miaoqing just glanced from afar before withdrawing her gaze, remaining cold and aloof.

Dongfang Xinghe seemed unsurprised by the result, having long since returned to being immersed in his study of array diagrams.

From then on, Ye Tian's "Demonic Path suspicion" was completely cleared, and with his indisputable strength and battle record, he was promoted to the Eighth True Disciple, his status within the Liuli Xuan Sect solidified, and his reputation was second to none for a time.

More than a month later, at Tianshu Peak, in the exclusive Immortal Cave for True Disciples, Tinglei Pavilion.

This place was located on the mountainside of Tianshu Peak, where the Spiritual Qi was most dense, facing the sea of clouds and backed by ancient pines. Inside the Immortal Cave, there were not only a quiet room, an alchemy room, and an Artifact Refining Room, but also a Thunder Room that drew upon the earth's veins and gathered the power of heaven and earth's thunder, which was of great benefit to Ye Tian's cultivation of thunder-based Sword Intent.

During more than a month of quiet cultivation, Ye Tian had almost never stepped out.

The abundant resources brought by his promotion to True Disciple, coupled with what he had obtained from the Land of Flowing Fire, left him with no worries about his cultivation.

Every day, he absorbed Spiritual Qi, tempered his Sword Intent, harmonized the thunder, and realized the "Gu Hong" Legacy, his cultivation advancing toward the True Martial Tenth Stage Peak.

He could feel that the True Qi within his body was becoming more and more majestic, and his Dantian Qi Sea felt as if it were expanding toward a qualitative change. The threshold to the Sea Transformation Realm, where the mortal turns into the sea and life levels leap, was not far off.

After being nourished during this period and tempered in the Thunder Room, sword had even more spirituality. The purple-black luster of the sword body was restrained, and as the silvery-white thunder light flowed, faint Dao patterns appeared.

Dragon Ape's injuries had long since healed, and his cultivation was stabilized at the Early Stage of the Huahai Realm. He often played between the Peaks or lay quietly beside Ye Tian, dozing off.

Hou Xiaojie had also been specially permitted to open a small Immortal Cave nearby. Under the guidance of Ye Tian and Elder Tianshu, his cultivation had steadily improved, reaching the True Martial Third Layer, and his personality had become much more stable.

On this day, Ye Tian had just finished a deep deduction of the "Cloud-Breaking Style" from the Taixu Cloud-Breaking Sword Canon. Having gained some insight, he was watching the clouds rise and fall at the cliff edge in front of the Immortal Cave, contemplating the vastness of heaven and earth.

Suddenly, the gleaming white True Disciple token at his waist lit up slightly, conveying a familiar thought—it was his Revered Master, Elder Tianshu.

"Tian'er, come to Revered Master's Immortal Cave."

Ye Tian's heart stirred. His figure had already swept across the sea of clouds, and in a moment, he arrived before the ancient and simple Immortal Cave where Elder Tianshu cultivated.

"Revered Master." Ye Tian entered and bowed.

Elder Tianshu sat on a meditation cushion, smiling, and pointed to the cushion opposite him: "Sit. How is your cultivation progressing?"

"Replying to Revered Master, I have reached the Tenth Stage Peak, but the mystery of the Huahai Realm still requires an opportunity." Ye Tian replied truthfully.

"Hmm, no rush. The Breakthrough to the Huahai Realm is a major Realm advancement. It requires sufficient cultivation, state of mind, and insight. Letting nature take its course is the Righteous Path."

Elder Tianshu nodded, then his expression became serious as he turned to the main topic: "I called you here today for a matter.

News has come from the Imperial Capital that the decennial 'Great Yan Youth Supreme Ranking' will officially begin at the Huangji Square in the Imperial Capital in a month and a half."

"Great Yan Youth Supreme Ranking?" Ye Tian's gaze flickered.

The Great Yan Dynasty was a behemoth that ruled this vast territory, with strong national power and a deep Foundation.

He had heard of this Supreme Ranking. It was established by the Dynasty to select top young talents under the age of thirty. Held once every ten years, it was the highest-spec grand event for the younger generation of the entire Great Yan Dynasty.

"Correct." Elder Tianshu stroked his beard and said, "Anyone under the age of thirty, regardless of whether they are from a Sect, a Family, or a Loose Cultivator, can sign up to participate.

At that time, not only will all the Prodigies of our Great Yan Dynasty gather, but descendants of surrounding vassal dynasties and even some hidden ancient clans may appear.

Those at the top of the list will not only receive generous rewards from the Dynasty but may even be personally conferred a title by the Ruler, becoming famous throughout the world and bringing blessings to their Sect."

He looked at Ye Tian, expectation in his eyes: "Revered Master suggests you participate. It is not for the empty fame of a title from the Ruler. Rather, such a grand event, gathering the talents of the world, is a rare opportunity for training.

In the Sect, the other seven True Disciples, as well as more than a dozen outstanding Inner Sect Disciples, will all be going.

On the path of cultivation, meditation on the Dao and actual combat are both indispensable. Blindly secluding yourself easily makes one a frog in a well, and one's hands and feet will inevitably become rusty.

A true powerhouse needs to confirm their own Dao and sharpen their edge in the tempering of blood and fire, and in the competition with other Prodigies.

Your Sword Intent and thunder techniques also need to be honed against sufficiently strong opponents to become sharper and point directly to the essence of the Dao."

Hearing this, Ye Tian understood immediately.

Among his peers in the Sect, he had already met Han Li. He did not know the depth of the other True Disciples, but they were likely all remarkable people.

However, outside the Sect, the world was vast, and there were countless hidden dragons in the abyss.

Competing on the same stage with the heroes of the world, verifying what he had learned in life-and-death battles, and breaking through his limits—this was indeed the tempering he craved.

"Revered Master is absolutely right." Ye Tian's gaze was clear, and he bowed, saying, "This Disciple is willing to go. I wonder how one participates in this Supreme Ranking? Is a recommendation from the Sect required?"

"No special recommendation is needed. Since you are already a True Disciple of our Liuli Xuan Sect, you can just register at the designated place in the Imperial Capital with your True Disciple token when the time comes. The Sect will arrange a flying boat to take everyone to the Imperial Capital. However,"

Elder Tianshu warned, "The Imperial Capital is a place where dragons and snakes are mixed, with complex and intertwined forces, incomparable to the Northern Territory. The Great Yan Imperial Family, the four great guardian Families, various Princely Mansions, and powerful Sects stand in great numbers. The waters are extremely deep.

You must be cautious in your words and actions, but you do not need to be timid. Although our Liuli Xuan Sect is located in the Northern Territory, we are not people to be trifled with.

Remember, the primary purpose of this trip is to train, broaden your horizons, and verify yourself. The ranking is certainly important, but understanding your own shortcomings in battle and firming your Dao Heart in competition is the fundamental thing."

"This Disciple understands." Ye Tian responded solemnly.

The Imperial Capital, the Great Yan Youth Supreme Ranking...

A new, broader stage was already unfolding before his eyes.

He seemed to feel the soaring Battle Intent emitted by countless talented heroes gathered from all corners of the Great Yan Dynasty.