Gu Mingchao had entered a life-or-death seclusion, and unless the Grand Sky Sect faced an unsolvable crisis, he would never emerge.

Even when the Great Bell of the Grand Sky Sect tolled nine times before, Gu Mingchao paid it no heed.

But today, Gu Mingchao emerged!

Because it wasn't just the Great Elder's Soul Extinguishing Sword that was stirred by the Grand Sky Sword Box; Gu Mingchao's Sky-raising Sword was also affected.

To command the allegiance of a Divine Sword, Gu Mingchao knew that only the legendary Grand Sky Sword Box could achieve such a feat.

Yet, when he saw everything within the Spirit Tomb through the Grand Sky Mirror, even though he was somewhat prepared, Gu Mingchao was still shocked.

The legendary Grand Sky Sword Box, which even the Grand Sky Emperor couldn't subdue, had chosen its master today. And this master wasn't some peerless powerhouse but a newly inducted disciple.

After all, only new disciples were allowed into the Spirit Tomb.

But soon, Gu Mingchao noticed something amiss.

The disciple who obtained the Grand Sky Sword Box was wearing the unique attire of a Core Disciple!

So... he was a Core Disciple?

Gu Mingchao recalled that among the new batch of disciples entering the Grand Sky Sect, though a few were quite outstanding, they were only potential Elite Disciples. When did a Core Disciple appear among them?

It's important to know that Core Disciples are different from Elite Disciples. Elite Disciples can be directly appointed by the Elders of each palace, but to become a Core Disciple, only two people in the entire Grand Sky Sect have that authority: Gu Mingchao himself and the Great Elder.

Thus, Gu Mingchao immediately turned his gaze to the Great Elder, wanting to know what had happened during his seclusion.

"Congratulations on coming out of seclusion, Sect Master..." Seeing Gu Mingchao's somewhat dazed expression, the Great Elder could guess what the Sect Master was thinking. And upon seeing Chu Xinghe in the Grand Sky Mirror, the Great Elder was filled with pride.

The Great Elder then recounted everything that had happened during this period to the Sect Master in detail.

From the nine tolls of the Great Bell, Chu Xinghe willingly taking the blame for a fellow townsman, to the Rosefinch Spirit Flame reappearing after four hundred years in the Rosefinch Hall.

Then to the Rosefinch Furnace setting the Medicine King Palace ablaze, the Rosefinch communicating the Medicine Saint's inheritance, and now the Grand Sky Sword Box choosing its master within the Spirit Tomb.

After hearing the Great Elder's account, Gu Mingchao felt his mind buzzing. So much had happened in the sect during his short seclusion?

A disciple so defiant of the heavens had emerged?

What shocked Gu Mingchao even more was that Chu Xinghe was a disciple of the Spirit Crane Palace, where the Great Elder resided. It was understandable for the Great Elder to praise Chu Xinghe to the skies, but when other elders joined in the praise, it truly surprised Gu Mingchao.

From the other elders, Gu Mingchao gained a deeper understanding of Chu Xinghe.

With unparalleled talent, possessing the Rosefinch Spirit Flame and inheriting the Medicine Saint's legacy, and now obtaining the Grand Sky Sword Box, this child, aside from his talent, had a character and disposition that won unanimous approval from many elders.

The Grand Sky Sect never lacked prodigies, but a disciple who could gain the approval of almost all the elders was indeed a first in the Grand Sky Sect.

For a moment, Gu Mingchao was filled with interest in Chu Xinghe. What kind of little fellow was he?

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In the Spirit Tomb, the moment the Grand Sky Sword Box merged into Chu Xinghe's body, the bottleneck that had trapped him at the First Grade Martial Artist level was finally broken. His spiritual power surged, and Chu Xinghe successfully stepped into the Second Grade Martial Master realm, marking his true entry into the path of cultivation.

Chu Xinghe wasn't the only one stepping into the Second Grade. All the disciples who believed in him and chose their Spirit Weapons here not only fused their souls with their Spirit Weapons but also achieved breakthroughs during their enlightenment, stepping into the Second Grade in one go!

"Senior Brother Xinghe's kindness, Wan Lin will never forget!" Wan Lin, her chest heaving with excitement, bowed deeply to Chu Xinghe.

"Senior Brother Xinghe's kindness, we will never forget!" Behind Wan Lin, more awakened disciples expressed their gratitude to Chu Xinghe.

But faced with so much gratitude, Chu Xinghe didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Actually... I just wanted to trick you all...

Who could have guessed that in trying to trick you, I'd end up getting the Grand Sky Sword Box...

Originally, I thought that after tricking so many disciples, once they realized it, they would cause an uproar. If it reached the Sect Master, with so many disciples tricked by me, even the Great Elder might not be able to protect me.

Even if I wasn't expelled from the sect, a severe punishment would be inevitable.

But now, the Grand Sky Sword Box had been revealed, and because of its blessings, those who should have been tricked became the biggest beneficiaries.

But speaking of which, obtaining the Grand Sky Sword Box this time, I'm quite satisfied.

"Senior Brother Xinghe, please help the rest of us..." Someone else spoke up, and these were the ones who hadn't been successfully persuaded earlier.

They hesitated and didn't choose a Spirit Weapon here, so when the Grand Sky Sword Box chose its master and blessed everyone, they were naturally excluded.

They had planned to wait and see, but this hesitation made them miss a great opportunity, and now they deeply regretted it.

"Hmph! How dare you speak up? Senior Brother Xinghe guided us and opened up such an opportunity for us, yet you doubted his intentions. Now, after disgracing yourselves, you still dare to ask Senior Brother Xinghe for help?"

Wan Lin couldn't stand it anymore. Senior Brother Xinghe created opportunities for everyone, and these people missed out but still begged him? They really had no shame!

Initially, Wan Lin had also doubted Senior Brother Xinghe's intentions, but the results now spoke for themselves.

Moreover, when choosing a Spirit Weapon earlier, Senior Brother Xinghe had no idea about the Grand Sky Sword Box. He was picking the same ordinary Spirit Weapons as everyone else. It was just that his actions moved the Grand Sky Sword Box, which chose him as its master. Yet, such a selfless Senior Brother Xinghe was still met with distrust from these people. Wan Lin wished she could slap each of them.

By now, those who hadn't obtained a Spirit Weapon were filled with regret.

Why didn't I trust Senior Brother Xinghe... His character is known throughout the sect. If I had just chosen to trust him, I would have a soul-fused Spirit Weapon now!

They knew there was no remedy for regret, and at this moment, they silently vowed that wherever Senior Brother Xinghe pointed, they would follow, never daring to doubt him again!

"Fellow disciples, the blessings of the Grand Sky Sword Box are beyond my control. At this point, I can only apologize. However, there's still some time left. You can continue to search for your desired Spirit Weapons. As I said, the path of cultivation is full of thorns. We may have hesitated, but I believe we've never retreated!"

Chu Xinghe's words were met with a round of applause from all around.

Wan Lin was moved to tears.

Listen, this is true magnanimity. Senior Brother Xinghe's level of understanding far surpasses ours. Even when faced with those who doubted and distrusted him, he held no grudges and was still willing to guide them. He's truly an exceptional Senior Brother!

Though countless disciples who hadn't obtained Spirit Weapons were filled with regret, they continued their search for Spirit Weapons.

Chu Xinghe had shown them the right path, and perhaps he could offer them some help.

When Chu Xinghe and a group of disciples who had obtained Spirit Weapons emerged joyfully from the Spirit Tomb, the many elders of the Grand Sky Sect, including Sect Master Gu Mingchao, were already gathered at the entrance.

"Disciples greet the Sect Master and all the elders..."

Chu Xinghe led everyone in saluting the group of Big Shots.

Gu Mingchao nodded slightly, "Rise..."

"Thank you, Sect Master..."

After everyone stood up, Gu Mingchao and all the elders focused their attention on Chu Xinghe, especially Gu Mingchao. Among the three thousand new disciples of the Grand Sky Sect, he had an impression of all the slightly outstanding ones, but Chu Xinghe was the one he truly didn't remember at all.

However, for someone to rise so quickly, Gu Mingchao believed they must have overlooked him back then.

"This time, Chu Xinghe obtaining the Grand Sky Sword Box is truly God Bless Grand Sky Sect!" The Great Elder's face was beaming like a chrysanthemum.

"God Bless Grand Sky Sect!" the other elders echoed.

"Xinghe, bring out your Grand Sky Sword Box and let us have a look," the Great Elder approached Chu Xinghe with a proud expression.

"Yes..."

Without saying much, Chu Xinghe channeled his spiritual power, and a white light emerged from his left arm, transforming into the Grand Sky Sword Box, which floated in mid-air before him.

"Flying Locust!"

With a thought, a yellow light shot out from the sword box, quickly arriving before Chu Xinghe. The Flying Locust wasn't shaped like an ordinary sword but resembled an oval stone. However, during its flight, sword energy automatically formed on its surface. This was the first of the nine swords within the Grand Sky Sword Box, the Flying Locust!

And it was the only one Chu Xinghe could currently use.

But as the Flying Locust appeared, everyone, including Gu Mingchao, was visibly shocked.

"A flying sword! This is the legendary flying sword!"

Everyone looked at the Flying Locust, which moved with Chu Xinghe's thoughts, in disbelief.

Flying swords were said to exist only in legends, capable of pursuing souls from a thousand miles away!

To this day, only the legend of flying swords remained in the world.

The Grand Sky Sect had ten Divine Swords, with the Sky-raising Sword in the Sect Master's hand ranking first. But even the Sky-raising Sword, in the Sect Master's hand, could only be briefly controlled.

That wasn't the Sky-raising Sword's inherent ability; it was because Gu Mingchao's cultivation level was so powerful that he could control the sword with his body. However, the Sky-raising Sword couldn't stray far from the Sect Master, whereas the Flying Locust was entirely different.

The Flying Locust was a true flying sword, and all nine swords within the Grand Sky Sword Box were flying swords. Gu Mingchao couldn't imagine what it would be like if Chu Xinghe truly mastered the Grand Sky Sword Box and unleashed all nine swords at once.

The tenth Grand Sky Emperor, even in the entire history of the Grand Sky Sect, was undoubtedly the strongest existence. Yet even he couldn't subdue the Grand Sky Sword Box back then. But today, the Grand Sky Sword Box chose Chu Xinghe as its master, perhaps indicating that there was a higher purpose at work.

"Xinghe, although our Grand Sky Sect has no flying sword techniques, I have studied the way of the sword for half my life. Would you be willing to become my personal disciple and learn swordsmanship from me?"

Gu Mingchao spoke, and his words plunged the scene into a dead silence.

The Sect Master...

Wanted to take Chu Xinghe as his personal disciple?

A meteoric rise!