83: Chapter 83 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (Thirty-One)

Not long after, an elderly man wearing a green robe with white hair and beard walked over, accompanied by a group of deacons. It was Elder Zhang.

Elder Zhang swept his gaze over everyone and spoke kindly: "You are all outstanding performers in this entrance examination. You may follow me to the sect's main hall to be entered into the register and officially become members of our Great Sun Holy Land."

Everyone bowed in unison to signify their agreement and hurriedly prepared to follow.

At this moment, Princess Xiao Xiao hopped over to Elder Zhang's side and recounted everything about Yun Mengyao in detail.

At the end, she shook Elder Zhang's arm and acted spoiled: "Elder, I heard that Core Disciples have a quota for an attendant. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhang looked at Yun Mengyao with some surprise, then shook his head with a chuckle:

"You girl, you are quite well-informed."

"That is indeed the case. I had intended to mention it when introducing the benefits after entering your names into the register, so that you could bestow favors afterward."

"Never mind, since you are so impatient, just bring her along and have her registered."

Princess Xiao Xiao cheered immediately and thanked him repeatedly.

Elder Zhang shook his head with a smile, then turned his gaze to Chu Shi and asked kindly:

"Nephew Chu, you are the first in this trial and the personal disciple of Peak Master Lieyang. Do you want to use this quota?"

"If you have any trusted people, just report their names, and they can be registered together."

Chu Shi slightly cupped his hands and politely declined: "Thank you for your kindness, Elder."

"Disciple currently has no such need. If I need it in the future, I will trouble you, Elder, then."

Elder Zhang did not force him, nodded, and smiled: "Very well, as long as you have your own plans."

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan, who was on the side, heard this, stepped forward, and cupped his hands to Elder Zhang:

"Elder, this disciple wishes to use this quota to register one person, named Xiao Wei."

"He is from a collateral branch of my royal family and has also entered the ranks of the Outer Sect Disciples this time."

Elder Zhang nodded, signaling the deacon behind him to record it.

The remaining dozen or so Core Disciples also spoke up one after another upon seeing this.

Half of them reported their trusted people, while the remaining half, like Chu Shi, temporarily gave up this quota.

Soon, everyone arrived in front of the sect's main hall.

The entire hall was situated in the center, surrounded by nine peaks. It was built entirely of crimson-gold spirit jade, standing a thousand zhang tall, solemn and majestic.

Above the hall's roof, a huge golden Great Sun totem shone brilliantly, emitting a majestic pressure that made people feel awe just by looking at it.

Stepping into the hall, one was immediately greeted by the spirit tablets of the successive ancestors of the Great Sun Holy Land. Incense smoke curled, and the pale golden origin energy was so dense it was almost liquified.

In the very center of the hall, there were three books. The one at the very top was entirely gilded and emitted a terrifying pressure; it was the sect's inherited treasure—the True Inheritance Golden Book.

The one below it was entirely silver-white, with spiritual light flowing; it was the Silver Book for recording the names of Core Disciples.

Further down, a book cast from bronze was the Copper Book for recording the names of Inner Sect Disciples.

Elder Zhang led everyone to first perform the grand ceremony of three kowtows and nine prostrations to the ancestors' tablets, paying respects to the ancestors and entering the sect's gates, before beginning to record the names.

The first to be recorded were the thirteen Core Disciples, led by Chu Shi and Ling Chen.

Elder Zhang picked up the Silver Book and said gently to Chu Shi: "Nephew Chu, you first."

"Drop a drop of your essence blood into the book, and your soul imprint will be recorded, entering you into our sect's register."

Chu Shi stepped forward, condensed a drop of essence blood at his fingertip, and dropped it onto the Silver Book.

The moment the essence blood fell, the Silver Book instantly erupted with brilliant silver light, and a streak of light immediately sank into the center of Chu Shi's brow.

Chu Shi only felt a warm sensation coming from the depths of his soul, as if he were enveloped by a gentle force, feeling incomparably secure.

At the same time, he faintly felt a subtle, almost non-existent connection between himself, this hall, and the entire Great Sun Holy Land.

Elder Zhang watched this scene, nodded with a smile, and then explained to everyone:

"This Silver Book is a copy of the sect's supreme treasure, the True Inheritance Golden Book. All Core Disciples' names will be recorded on it."

"First, it has the effect of a soul lamp. If you fall and perish, the names on the Silver Book will dim and extinguish, and the scenes before your death will be displayed."

"The sect will know immediately and take countermeasures."

"Second, it can protect your souls, resisting the intrusion of inner demons and evil spirits."

"Third, once recorded in the Silver Book, you are truly blessed by the destiny of our Great Sun Holy Land, and your path of cultivation will have fewer disasters and tribulations."

He paused, swept his gaze over everyone, and continued: "When you break through to the Silver Marrow Realm in the future, you can become True Inheritance Disciples of the sect."

"At that time, you will be qualified to have your names recorded on the true inherited treasure, the Golden Book."

"The miraculous nature of the Golden Book is far beyond what the Silver Book can compare to; not only is the protection stronger and the destiny more prosperous, but there are also many benefits you cannot imagine."

Hearing this, everyone's eyes flashed with deep longing. If the Silver Book was already so miraculous, what kind of supreme treasure must the real Golden Book be?

Immediately after, Ling Chen, Princess Xiao Xiao, and the other twelve Core Disciples also stepped forward in turn, dripped in their essence blood, and were recorded in the True Inheritance Silver Book.

After the Core Disciples finished registering, it was the turn of the 102 Inner Sect Disciples to be recorded in the Inner Gate Copper Book in turn.

The effect of the Copper Book was similar to that of the Silver Book, only it was significantly weaker in terms of death scene timing, soul protection, and destiny blessings.

Chu Shi stood to the side, looking at the Copper Book, thinking to himself:

"Judging by this, there should be an Iron Book for Outer Sect Disciples."

"As for those Utility Disciples, they don't even have the qualifications to be recorded in a book, so naturally, they cannot be considered true disciples of the Great Sun Holy Land."

Half an hour later, the names of all the disciples had been recorded.

Everyone followed Elder Zhang out of the hall and saw that on the plaza outside the hall,

more than a dozen young men and women wearing Inner Sect Disciple attire had already been standing there, respectfully waiting for them.

These were Inner Sect Disciples sent by each peak to receive the new disciples. Each of them had a steady aura, obviously veterans who had been cultivating for many years.

"Alright, the reception disciples from each peak have arrived. You may each follow the senior brothers and sisters of your respective peaks back to settle in."

Elder Zhang said with a smile.

As soon as his voice fell, the reception disciples from each peak stepped forward one after another to greet the new disciples of their respective peaks.

Chu Shi was just about to join the reception disciples from Lieyang Peak and bid farewell to Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan and Princess Xiao Xiao, but he was called by Elder Zhang.

"Nephew Chu, wait a moment."

Elder Zhang walked up to him with a chuckle, looked him up and down, his face full of gratification.

"I really didn't misjudge you kid. Not only is your talent outstanding, but you are also a good child who knows how to repay kindness and keeps your promises."

Chu Shi was slightly stunned, then realized what he meant.

Back on the flying ship, Elder Zhang had taken a liking to him and told him that he would find him a master with profound cultivation in the Flaming Sun cultivation method.

Unexpectedly, in this entrance trial, his results were unexpectedly good, causing the various Peak Masters to vie for him.

When the final choice was thrown to him, he chose to keep his promise and firmly chose Peak Master Lieyang from Elder Zhang's lineage.

"Elder, you overpraise me. I must thank you for your regard for me." Chu Shi cupped his hands respectfully.

Elder Zhang waved his hand with a smile.

"In this day and age, there are not many young people who can hold onto their original intentions and keep your promises."

"It just so happens that I am also an Elder of Lieyang Peak, so I will return to the peak with you today."

"On the way, I can tell you about the rules of our Lieyang Peak and introduce you to the scenery along the way."

Hearing this, Chu Shi hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you for your trouble, Elder."