Chapter 2441

Zhu Yanyi continued, "Next, you will choose your own disciples. However, do not announce it yet. It is mandatory that each of us takes one. This serves as a reward for all inner sect disciples, giving them a chance to become personal disciples. Since these ten are the first generation, you should also unify their clothing."

"I will handle this," Gui Fuhan said with a smile. "The Miscellaneous Hall handles all sorts of trivial matters. I will have someone design the outfits first, then bring them to you for discussion."

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Alright, I have said what I needed to say. Does anyone else have anything to add?"

The others shook their heads slightly. They had come only to discuss this matter. Now that it was settled, they had no further opinions.

"By the way, after things here are settled, I will leave the Azure Sovereign Sect for a while. It will not exceed ten years. I will definitely return in ten years. I entrust the sect’s affairs to you then," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

"Rest assured, Sect Master," Zhuge Hongwen said. She did not ask where Zhu Yanyi was going because she knew her identity and understood she could not stay here forever.

Although the others were curious, seeing Zhuge Hongwen not ask, they naturally did not dare to ask either.

Seeing that she had finished speaking, Zhu Yanyi left and returned directly to the Suiyuan Pharmacy.

Back at the Suiyuan Pharmacy, Zhu Yanyi stretched. She was indeed a bit tired from this period, but fortunately, the time would pass in a few more days.

As Zhu Yanyi had said, starting the next day, Zhuge Hongwen arranged for the sect disciples to undergo trials in the Trial Array.

Originally, this Trial Array was not so simple. The initial trial used the fears within people’s hearts. After Zhu Yanyi observed Zhuge Hongwen and others undergoing the trial, she discussed it with them and reduced the difficulty slightly. Fear was still present, but the level of fear depended on their sense of belonging to the Azure Sovereign Sect.

If they truly loved the Azure Sovereign Sect, they would basically pass the test. If their feelings were fake, then sorry, they would return to where they came from.

Indeed, this Trial Array had many benefits. Especially after the Azure Sovereign Sect became famous, other sects sent undercover disciples to find out where the Azure Sovereign Sect’s disciples came from.

These disciples with special missions appeared very honest on the surface and got along well with everyone. Without this Trial Array, no one would have discovered they were undercover. Thus, many were expelled.

Later, when everyone knew the Azure Sovereign Sect had such a Trial Array, they naturally did not dare to send undercover agents again. Because everyone joining the Azure Sovereign Sect, whether as a guest elder or in other positions, had to undergo the Trial Array.

Moreover, those who stayed generally had a strong sense of identity and belonging to the Azure Sovereign Sect.

After the trial, they were allowed to climb the Heaven-Climbing Ladder for the first time.

The first climb of the Heaven-Climbing Ladder ended quickly. Very few could persist for three days. By the fourth day, only a few remained, and by the fifth day, everyone had come down.

After the Trial Array and the Heaven-Climbing Ladder, the cultivation of the Azure Sovereign Sect’s disciples improved to some extent.

Three days after climbing the Heaven-Climbing Ladder, the Azure Sovereign Sect announced that the top ten on the ranking list became personal disciples. Thus, the Azure Sovereign Sect’s first internal assessment was truly and completely successful.

Zhu Yanyi looked at the girl in front of her and smiled. "Cuiwan, what I can teach you is medical arts. For your sword cultivation, I will find someone who understands it, because I do not understand sword cultivation."

"Master, you can arrange it as you see fit," Cuiwan said, feeling very happy in her heart. She never expected to become the Sect Master’s personal disciple.

Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile, took Cuiwan to the Suiyuan Pharmacy, and pointed to Black Emperor and the others. "These are your Eldest Senior Uncle and Aunt, and Second Senior Uncle and Aunt. Come and greet them."

"Disciple Cuiwan greets Eldest Senior Uncle, Eldest Aunt, Second Senior Uncle, and Second Aunt." Although Cuiwan did not know why Zhu Yanyi brought her here, trusting Zhu Yanyi, she bowed without hesitation.

"Come, come. Since we are elders, we must give gifts," the Empress of the Black Emperor said with a grin. She pulled Cuiwan and injected a thread of vitality into her body. "Your aunt has nothing much to give, so I give you a thread of vitality for protection. No matter how severe your injuries are in the future, as long as this vitality remains, you will recover quickly." Then she looked at Black Emperor. "Did you just call her Senior Uncle for nothing? Give a gift."

Black Emperor said helplessly, "I feel that since meeting this couple, my stock is getting smaller and smaller." Yet he still took out a storage ring for Cuiwan. "This is a storage ring I refined. Inside is a fairy jade mineral vein for you to play with, and two sword intents. As a sword cultivator, you can contemplate them usually, which will benefit you."

"Thank you, Eldest Senior Uncle," Cuiwan said seriously.

The Empress of the Immortal Emperor smiled and took out a piece of armor. "This is Soft Grass Armor. It can withstand attacks below the Immortal Saint level. Wear it close to your body, and you will not fear danger when going out in the future."

"Thank you, Second Aunt," Cuiwan said with a smile.

The Immortal Emperor sighed and took out a sword. "Since you are a sword cultivator, this Danfeng Sword suits you. Remember, as a good sword cultivator, you must not leave your sword. Moreover, the Danfeng Sword itself is a growth-type sword. So nurture it well, and it will definitely be your good companion and assistant in the future."

"Thank you, Second Senior Uncle," Cuiwan said, her face full of gratitude. As the Immortal Emperor said, as a sword cultivator, one naturally has an obsession with swords.

Zhu Yanyi pointed to Yan Aohan beside her. "Cuiwan, this is my Dao companion, your Grandmaster. Come and pay respects."

"Disciple Cuiwan greets Grandmaster. Kowtowing to Grandmaster." Cuiwan put away the gifts and kowtowed to Yan Aohan.

Yan Aohan nodded slightly, then opened his palm. A crystal token appeared, with many animals drawn on it.

"I didn't expect this token to be on you," the Immortal Emperor laughed upon seeing it.

Yan Aohan said, "This is the general pass token of the Immortal Pet Realm. Drop your blood on it, then enter and find your belonging Immortal Pet. Go, child."

Cuiwan hummed, dropped her blood on the Immortal Pet Crystal Token, and then disappeared.

Zhu Yanyi was not worried about Cuiwan. Since it was a gift from Yan Aohan, it would not be bad. She only said to Black Emperor, "I am not knowledgeable in sword cultivation. I will need Black Emperor to help guide her for a few years, at least until I return from the Demon Realm. During this time, I trouble you to take care of her."