Everything within the Spirit Tomb was clearly displayed in the Grand Sky Mirror.

Everyone's actions were visible at a glance.

Some people, upon entering, frantically searched the locations they had heard about through rumors, ignoring the pleas for help from their fellow sect members. They wouldn't even glance at them, let alone offer assistance.

In contrast, Chu Xinghe was open to helping anyone who asked.

The difference was stark.

"Our Grand Sky Sect is ranked as the number one sect in the world. Every disciple under our banner is exceptionally talented. While talent is important, one's disposition determines their future. What do you all think?"

The Great Elder's voice was soft but clearly heard by every elder. With the Sect Master in seclusion, the Great Elder managed all sect affairs, including overseeing the elders. Although he didn't explicitly state it, everyone understood the implication.

It was as if he was saying, "Look at this... these disciples you've chosen, what are they doing?"

Each one was only concerned about themselves, ignoring their fellow sect members. Are these the disciples you've selected?

"The Great Elder is right; we must reflect and change."

The elders were embarrassed.

It's all about comparison. In the past, when the Spirit Tomb opened, everyone behaved similarly, so no one said anything. But today, Chu Xinghe's performance was so outstanding that it made everyone else look like mere foils.

What was even more frustrating was that despite the Great Elder's reprimand, none of the elders could criticize Chu Xinghe. How could they? Blame him for helping his fellow sect members?

The Grand Sky Sect, despite having many branches and palaces, has always been a united sect. Becoming the number one sect in the world was no accident. However, these new disciples clearly didn't understand this yet. They only thought about themselves, forgetting that the Spirit Tomb gathering wasn't a martial arts competition where they had to fight to the death. The people around them weren't enemies but fellow sect brothers and sisters.

In the Spirit Tomb, the girls from Hill Forest Palace followed Chu Xinghe's lead, and not just them; more and more people began to follow Chu Xinghe.

Everyone was genuinely impressed by this core disciple who was willing to spend his time guiding others.

That's why he's a core disciple, truly virtuous.

"Fellow junior brothers and sisters, like you, this is my first time entering the Spirit Tomb. Although I've heard some things from senior brothers, my understanding is limited. Choosing a Spirit Weapon depends on one's fate. While I can guide you, the type of Spirit Weapon you end up with depends on your own fate with it. If you don't find a Spirit Weapon that satisfies you, please don't blame me."

Chu Xinghe's words brought tears to the eyes of the junior brothers and sisters behind him.

"We will always remember Senior Brother Xinghe's kindness."

"Senior Brother Xinghe, there's no need to say more. Just leading us is already a great kindness."

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"Senior Brother Xinghe is so cool!"

Wan Lin followed behind Chu Xinghe, her eyes sparkling. She initially joined with a tentative mindset, but she didn't expect Senior Brother Xinghe to be so kind.

Under Chu Xinghe's leadership, they moved forward, and as they progressed, the variety of Spirit Weapons around them increased, indicating that they were on the right path.

The Spirit Tomb had countless paths, some leading to places with no Spirit Weapons at all, making it troublesome if one took the wrong path. The route Chu Xinghe was following was one he had obtained earlier, but he wasn't leading everyone to the final Divine Sword location; he was heading to...

Soon, after a turn, Chu Xinghe found the place he was looking for.

This place was different from others because there was a stone tablet in front of them.

"The Spirit Pool!" Wan Lin read the words on the stone tablet, and everyone knew about the Spirit Pool.

The Spirit Pool was considered the central area of the entire Spirit Tomb and was the original Spirit Tomb of the Grand Sky Sect. When the ancestors of the Grand Sky Sect passed away, their Spirit Weapons were left in the Spirit Pool.

Seeing the Spirit Pool, Chu Xinghe spoke up, "This is it. Junior brothers and sisters can choose their Spirit Weapons here!"

Chu Xinghe pointed to the location of the Spirit Pool.

But as soon as he finished speaking, everyone, including Wan Lin, was stunned.

"Doesn't Senior Brother Xinghe know what this place is?" Wan Lin was puzzled.

"Of course, I know. It's the Spirit Pool!"

"Then why is Senior Brother Xinghe letting us choose Spirit Weapons here?"

"Yeah... the Spirit Pool is the original Spirit Tomb of the Grand Sky Sect, and the Spirit Weapons here are the oldest batch..."

"That's right, many of these Spirit Weapons are damaged, and even the undamaged ones are the worst. What does Senior Brother Xinghe mean by this?"

"Choosing Spirit Weapons here? Isn't this a trap?"

Chaos erupted as everyone realized that the Spirit Weapons in the Spirit Pool were from the earliest ancestors of the Grand Sky Sect. However, during that era, the Grand Sky Sect wasn't the number one sect, and the Spirit Weapons in the Spirit Pool were far less diverse and powerful than they are now.

Chu Xinghe leading everyone here was clearly a trap.

Everyone looked at Chu Xinghe with confusion and anger. What happened to guiding us? What does this trap mean?

Not just in the Spirit Tomb, but even in the Grand Sky Palace, the Great Elder and the other elders were shocked. No one expected Chu Xinghe to lead everyone to this place. What happened to his virtue? Wasn't this clearly a trap?

In the Spirit Tomb, Wan Lin was equally puzzled. What was Senior Brother Xinghe trying to do?

Wasn't this clearly a trap?

The disciples' emotions were becoming more agitated, and a few hot-tempered ones were about to start cursing.

They declared that even if Chu Xinghe was a core disciple, if he harmed everyone like this, they would jointly report him, making sure he faced consequences!

"Everyone, shut up!"

Amidst the noise, Chu Xinghe's shout silenced everyone.

"You think I'm trapping you? Making you choose the worst Spirit Weapons?" Chu Xinghe's words made many nod.

"Hahaha... how sad... this is the greatest tragedy in the world!"

Chu Xinghe looked sorrowful as he scanned the crowd and spoke slowly.

"A thousand years ago, our Grand Sky Sect's first ancestor, the Grand Sky Emperor, emerged from a small village. He had no unparalleled talent or divine weapons, yet he founded the Grand Sky Sect with his own strength."

"For hundreds of years, countless sects rose and fell, disappearing in the river of history, but our Grand Sky Sect rose from obscurity, overcoming countless challenges!"

"Four hundred years ago, our tenth-generation Grand Sky Emperor was born, a prodigy who defeated demons and evil. That day, four words appeared above our sect's gate—Number One Under Heaven!"

"For four hundred years, no one could shake our position as the number one sect. But today, I ask you, junior brothers and sisters, does anyone remember what the first Grand Sky Emperor's Spirit Weapon was? Or the tenth Grand Sky Emperor's?"

Silence filled the room.

"I'll tell you! The first Grand Sky Emperor's Spirit Weapon was the Black Iron Sword! It's right in front of you!" Chu Xinghe pointed to a Spirit Weapon placed at the highest point. "A thousand years have passed, and it's now worn and damaged, but its past glory is evident in its scars."

"And the tenth Grand Sky Emperor's Spirit Weapon was the Mercury Sword, another unremarkable Spirit Weapon, right before your eyes!" Chu Xinghe pointed to the Mercury Sword, another seemingly ordinary Spirit Weapon.

"A thousand years, from obscurity to sitting atop the peak, how many remember the past? It's truly sad!" Chu Xinghe looked heartbroken.

"We joined the Grand Sky Sect and came to the Spirit Tomb to choose our Spirit Weapons. But is that all we're here for? No! We're here to honor the past left by our ancestors, to understand their glory! Today, you look at these Spirit Weapons and tell me they're trash? But do you remember that each one followed its master to fight for the Grand Sky Sect until the very end?"

Silence... the Spirit Tomb was silent.

"The path of cultivation is difficult, as hard as ascending to the heavens. A Spirit Weapon can make our path easier, but ask yourself, if the tenth Grand Sky Emperor could lead the Grand Sky Sect to the peak with the Mercury Sword, why can't we?"

"Four hundred years ago, our ancestors had no divine weapons, yet they brought glory to the Grand Sky Sect. But today... you, the chosen ones, stand here, thinking only of relying on a Spirit Weapon to make your cultivation path smoother. Do you deserve to be disciples of the Grand Sky Sect?"

Silence... not only in the Spirit Tomb but also before the Grand Sky Mirror.

The Great Elder and many elders were deep in thought.

Four hundred years ago was the peak era of the Grand Sky Sect, and it seemed that the sect had never surpassed that peak since.

Everyone wondered why. The Grand Sky Sect had more resources than before, and the disciples were more talented, yet they couldn't recreate the past glory. Why...

Today, Chu Xinghe gave everyone an answer!

"We forgot our original intention..."

"We all want stronger Spirit Weapons and more resources, but on the path of cultivation, external things are just that—external. Only by finding our original intention can we recreate glory. Now I ask you, do you still think the Spirit Weapons in the Spirit Pool are ordinary?"

Chu Xinghe finished, his voice filled with emotion. To inspire others, you must first inspire yourself. Whether they believed it or not, he believed it...