Chapter 246

"Since you have become an Outer Sect Elder, you are considered a Shushan disciple. From now on, refer to yourself as a disciple."

"As for your name... the Outer Sect Elders of my generation should belong to the 'Yun' generation."

"From now on, you shall be the First Elder of the Outer Sect Elder Council, Yun Qing."

"And you shall be the Second Elder of the Outer Sect Elder Council, Yun Hua."

A flash of surprise crossed their eyes, and they bowed:

"Disciple accepts the order!"

Jiang Yan looked at the other Archons and said softly:

"As for you, rank yourselves according to your strength to form the Outer Sect Elder Council."

"From now on, the Outer Sect Elder Council will be responsible to me and the Law Enforcement Hall."

"I hope you can shoulder the responsibilities of Outer Sect Elders, manage the disciples, and urge the Outer Sect disciples to cultivate."

The Archons bowed in unison.

"Disciples will strictly follow the Sect Leader's decree!"

Jiang Yan nodded slightly.

"The Outer Sect disciples are scattered at the foot of the seven peaks of Shushan. You may find a cave dwelling at the foot of the mountain to settle down later."

"After you have settled in, go to the Law Enforcement Hall and report to Head Elder Zhongli."

"In addition, there is the matter of your cultivation."

After saying this, Jiang Yan fell silent for a moment, while the Archons became excited, gazing at Jiang Yan with longing.

Proper cultivation—this was what they truly sought after joining Shushan.

Jiang Yan pondered for a moment, then raised his head to look at the Archons.

"After you begin cultivation, you will all be cultivators of Refining Qi into Spirit, and you must undergo the lightning tribulation."

"But having so many people undergo the tribulation at the same time puts some pressure on Shushan."

"Therefore, after the mountain gates open and the Outer Sect disciples enter..."

"Based on your monthly management and contributions, two elders will be chosen to pass down cultivation techniques, and you will officially begin cultivation."

"At the same time, contribution points will be issued based on each of your contributions. You should know the use of contribution points, so I won't say more."

"Every month, you will have one opportunity to enter the Scripture Pavilion to select cultivation techniques."

"The assessment of contributions will be handled by Elder Alice of the Law Enforcement Hall."

"Do you have any objections?"

How could the Archons dare to have any objections to what Jiang Yan said? They immediately bowed and shouted.

"The Sect Leader is wise."

As the words fell, the gazes the many Archons cast at one another held a bit more wariness and hostility.

During this time, they had learned far too much about the benefits of cultivation.

Every day they longed to be able to cultivate themselves, and even in their dreams, they were joining Shushan and embarking on the path of cultivation.

Now that there was a real opportunity, these Archons naturally did not want to be a step behind others in starting their cultivation.

Although the Outer Sect disciples would only be able to join Shushan after a month.

Their competition had already begun.

They were all old monsters who had lived for thousands of years; who didn't understand what the others were thinking?

The resources of the Outer Sect were limited; if others' contributions were higher, theirs would be lower.

More than twenty Outer Sect Elders were dividing up nearly a thousand Outer Sect disciples.

This battle was not going to be easy to fight.

The Archons were already racking their brains, thinking about how to make contributions in the management of the Outer Sect.

Jiang Yan would not interfere with this kind of healthy competition.

In any case, they could all cultivate within a year, and with his cultivation level, a year was just the blink of an eye.

The Outer Sect Elder Council had been arranged, and Jiang Yan couldn't be bothered to say more. He waved his hand and said:

"Since that is the case, go and prepare. As for the specific management, you can come up with a plan yourselves later and submit it to the Law Enforcement Hall for review."

Jiang Yan had issued an order to leave, and the Archons naturally dared not delay. They bowed and said:

"Disciples take their leave!"

154. Keqing's New Treasure, If I Call Your Name, Do You Dare to Answer?

Leaving the Sect Main Hall.

The Archons took a deep breath for the first time, as the spiritual energy, so dense it had almost turned into mist, entered their bodies.

It made them involuntarily squint their eyes and enjoy it.

This was their first time coming to Tongtian Peak, or one could say.

This was their first time stepping into the territory of Shushan.

Although they were in the Shushan world, not every place in the Shushan world could be called Shushan.

This was the holy land of the Shushan world.

The place where cultivators gathered.

And from now on, they wouldn't have to look at others cultivating with envy every day, only able to cultivate in their dreams.

They were also people of Shushan, and they could truly embark on the path of cultivation.

Thinking that they would also be able to fly on swords and roam the world in the future.

The Archons suddenly became somewhat excited.

If they weren't still on Tongtian Peak, they might not have been able to resist shouting a few times to liven things up.

However, the Archons soon realized this, and each looked at the others with some vigilance.

The wariness in their eyes was undisguised.

Even Archons who had once been allies quietly pulled away, guarding against each other.

Two spots per month.

Although everyone could cultivate within a year at the latest, who would be willing to be a step slower than others?

Cultivation was inherently a race against time.

One step slow, every step slow.

Yun Hua observed the performance of these Archons and felt some disdain in her heart.

In the end, even if they could cultivate, she didn't think these Archons, whose strength was inherently weaker than hers, could be faster than her.

Now, the matter of the Outer Sect Elders was an opportunity, and she had to find a way to continue climbing upward.

Striving to become a true member of the Shushan Inner Sect.

After thinking for a moment, Yun Hua floated over and said:

"Everyone, the Sect Leader has said that our duty is to manage the Outer Sect disciples well."

"In the future, we must work together and contribute to Shushan. I hope everyone can cooperate and help each other."

The Archons all looked at their noses and hearts, and no one answered.

It was indeed work for Shushan, but as for helping each other...

That was better left unsaid.

There were only two spots a month; if they helped her, who would help them?

Yun Hua had long anticipated this possibility and quietly glanced at Yun Qing.

The latter understood immediately.

He and Yun Hua were both creatures from the Sea of Quanta, the strongest, and were the First and Second Elders.

The first batch of Archons to cultivate must be them.

The two of them could cooperate most directly.

Immediately, Yun Qing took up the conversation.

"I know you all want to be in the first batch to cultivate, but remember, our duty is to manage the Outer Sect disciples."

"It is precisely because the Sect Leader needs us to manage the Outer Sect well that we can have such an opportunity."

"If we only think about scheming against each other, it is inevitable that we will anger the Sect Leader."

"At that time, there is no guarantee that the opportunity in hand won't be lost, leading to lifelong regret."

"I presume you don't want to go back to your old lives, do you?"