Chapter 7: Disciple Recruitment Conference

The Trial Square was already packed with people.

Hundreds of thousands of young men and women had come, eager to join the Flowing Cloud Sect.

However, as a transcendent force, the Flowing Cloud Sect set a high bar for entry tests. Among the over three hundred thousand present, it would be considered quite good if three thousand could pass.

Leading the way was Empress Ji Ningxiang, dressed in a green robe, resembling a fairy and exuding a noble aura.

Her beautiful eyes were cold, her expression indifferent, keeping others at a distance and making them avoid direct eye contact.

Over seventy peak masters were present, with everyone except Ye Qingyun in attendance.

The Flowing Cloud Sect attached great importance to its disciple recruitment ceremonies, so even the Empress herself had come in person.

Yet that lazy Ye Qingyun was late!

Empress Ji Ningxiang frowned slightly, wondering if that fellow was still sleeping?

This thought displeased her.

It was she who had been almost exhausted by all the preparations, yet she had still rushed over...

"Master Ye really has no sense of propriety, making the Sect Master wait for him personally?" Sword Peak Master Xu Zhenbin coldly snorted.

He had sword-like eyebrows, a demeanor that commanded respect without anger, and exuded a fierce and dominating sword intent, already a Sword Immortal.

After Xu Zhenbin spoke, all the young men and women on the trial square looked excitedly towards him.

Xu Zhenbin was not only a Sword Immortal but also had reached the realm of the Great Emperor in cultivation. To be accepted into his Sword Peak would ensure a promising future.

However, Sword Peak was among the top in the seventy-two peaks, so it wasn't easy to catch Xu Zhenbin's attention.

"Ah, it's all because his senior uncles spoiled him, making him think he's above everyone else," Blade Peak Master Chen Haojie criticized similarly.

He was well-built, with muscular knots and a body filled with violent strength, like thunder rolling.

Blade Peak's strength was on par with Sword Peak, both being revered places for cultivation prodigies.

At this moment, all the peak masters were criticizing Ye Qingyun.

When their senior uncles were still in the Flowing Cloud Sect, they naturally dared not speak idle words.

But their senior uncles had been gone for two and a half years, and during these years, Ye Qingyun had been lazy. Many of them couldn't stand it anymore.

Facing everyone's criticism, Empress Ji Ningxiang's expression remained indifferent.

Who could break her seal and bring out an Emperor-level advanced technique? They couldn't be ordinary.

But Ye Qingyun was indeed too lazy, and a bit mischievous...

"Are you all praising me?" Ye Qingyun appeared out of nowhere, startling everyone.

Empress Ji Ningxiang looked at him, her eyes showing a hint of emotion.

The passionate scene from a few days ago appeared again in her mind, making Empress Ji Ningxiang's temples ache.

Her throat still hurt a bit...

"Praise you? Haha, Ye Qingyun, do you realize what time it is now? The Sect Master is waiting for you personally..." Xu Zhenbin's words were cut short as Ye Qingyun tossed out an art book.

It was a unique art book awarded by the system, vivid and much more exquisite than those available on the market.

Xu Zhenbin took the art book and, just by looking at the cover, felt his body heating up uncontrollably. He almost felt like his nose was about to bleed.

"Cough, senior, you young people need your sleep. It's understandable." Xu Zhenbin quickly put away the art book, his demeanor softening immediately.

"Wow, what a treasure!"

Other peak masters' eyes lit up.

They knew that Ye Qingyun liked collecting art books.

They had tried various channels to collect art books themselves but lacked the connections.

"Senior, come over here quickly. I've warmed up this seat for you." Blade Peak Master Chen Haojie walked up and invited Ye Qingyun to his seat, while he stood to the side.

"Young Chen, you're thoughtful." Ye Qingyun smiled and threw another art book to him.

Seeing this, Chen Haojie's face lit up with joy. Afraid of others coveting it, he quickly put it away, planning to study it carefully later that night.

"Senior, you're too kind. It's what Young Chen should do." Chen Haojie smiled back.

Spear Peak Master Wei Yu was figuring out how to show his attentiveness...

He wanted that art book too!!

"Cough..." Empress Ji Ningxiang lightly coughed, looking somewhat disdainfully at Ye Qingyun.

This troublemaker had corrupted the atmosphere of the Flowing Cloud Sect.

But what exactly was depicted in that art book?

With his exquisite skills, was it because he had seen those paintings?

Seeing the Empress's gaze, the various peak masters suppressed their restlessness.

After the disciple recruitment ceremony, they would pay Ye Qingyun a visit.

On the trial square, all eyes were on Ye Qingyun.

Some among them came from noble backgrounds and had more developed intelligence, naturally having heard of Ye Qingyun.

Ye Qingyun, the Peak Master of Lingxiao Peak, was practically a miracle.

Relying on luck accumulated over eight lifetimes, he had become a Peak Master lying flat. It was said his cultivation was only Foundation Building stage.

Ye Qingyun's deeds were the envy of everyone.

But envy aside, none of them would be foolish enough to join Ye Qingyun's faction.

With only a Foundation Building cultivation base, he couldn't even defeat their elders at home. How could he guide them in cultivation?

Therefore, they absolutely couldn't join Lingxiao Peak where Ye Qingyun was.

Ye Qingyun didn't care about everyone's gaze. After taking his seat, he smiled and glanced at the Empress.

Empress Ji Ningxiang was frightened and quickly withdrew her gaze. This guy... she always felt he wanted to eat her.

Ye Qingyun was very satisfied. After the disciple recruitment ceremony, he planned to continue helping the Empress in her cultivation.

Before long, Ye Qingyun leaned back in his chair and fell asleep, snoring loudly...

Empress Ji Ningxiang really wanted to give this guy a big scolding.

He had just arrived, and he was already asleep? And snoring so loudly, did he have no regard for the dignity of the Flowing Cloud Sect?

But the peak masters had grown used to it.

Moreover, they dared not offend Ye Qingyun now, otherwise, they wouldn't get to appreciate those incredibly beautiful art books.

Sleepiness was contagious. Several Peak Masters around Ye Qingyun were already about to doze off.

Seeing this, Empress Ji Ningxiang couldn't delay any longer. Otherwise, all the Peak Masters would fall asleep under Ye Qingyun's influence.

"Old Xu, you can start now," Empress Ji Ningxiang instructed Xu Zhenbin.

Xu Zhenbin shook his head to dispel drowsiness, then lightly touched the ground and floated into the air.

Only those who had reached the later stage of innate realm could fly. Most disciples present were below the Foundation Building stage, so they all yearned to fly and roam the heavens...

"Welcome, everyone, who has come from afar to the Flowing Cloud Sect. I welcome you all here," Xu Zhenbin addressed the crowd.

"This entry test consists of two parts: the first is a talent test, and the second is a mental state test. Only those who pass both can become disciples of the Flowing Cloud Sect."

Upon hearing this, everyone was eager to give it their all.

Although the Flowing Cloud Sect had declined in recent years, a skinny camel was still larger than a horse. As long as they joined the Flowing Cloud Sect, their martial arts path would become even more promising."