Core disciple!
This was the highest position among all the disciples in the Wind Sword School. It was also the goal that countless inner sect disciples strived for. Once they entered the core, they would instantly obtain the qualifications to be on equal footing with the inner sect elders and enjoy all kinds of resources.
If they were to enter the secular world, in the three empires governed by the Wind Sword School, even the emperor would have to pay respects to them. It could be said that they would enjoy endless glory and wealth.
But now, Elder Jin actually announced in front of everyone that as long as Lu Xuan trained hard, he would definitely guarantee that he would become a core disciple next year. What an honor this was. It could be said that Lu Xuan had already obtained the qualifications to enter the core in advance. Becoming a core disciple was a sure thing.
How could this kind of treatment not make many disciples envious?
However, this was not something that could be obtained even if they were envious. Because this was something that Lu Xuan had earned with his own strength. His performance had not only conquered Elder Jin, but also many disciples.
Feeling the fiery gazes of the disciples, Elder Jin smiled slightly. He glanced at the crowd and said, "The test is not over yet. If you can achieve the same results as Lu Xuan, I will not be stingy with my rewards and guarantee that you will also enter the core."
All the disciples could only shake their heads and smile bitterly at this. They knew very well what they were capable of.
With regards to Elder Jin's promise, Lu Xuan was naturally pleasantly surprised. He had promised Xia Chenxi that he would look for her within a year. Although Lu Xuan was confident that even with his own strength, he would definitely be able to stand out and enter the core, but with Elder Jin's guarantee, it was undoubtedly more stable.
After thanking Elder Jin once again, Lu Xuan walked back to the Sword Faction's main formation.
Seeing Lu Xuan walking back, the disciples of the Sword Faction were a little excited. As a member of the Sword Faction, the glory that Lu Xuan obtained was not only his personal glory, but also the glory of the Sword Faction. As fellow disciples of the Sword Faction, they also felt honored.
"Great Elder, I'm glad that I didn't fail you!" Lu Xuan walked up to Elder Cheng and bowed.
Before the battle, Lu Xuan had sworn before Elder Cheng that he would definitely seize the 1st. Now, not only had he succeeded in seizing the 1st, he'd even shocked everyone and caused the Sword Sect to be in the limelight. He could be said to have completed his mission beyond expectations.
"Haha, well done. When you said you wanted to get first place, I thought you were talking about getting first place for this round. I didn't expect you to get first place for this round. This is really surprising!" Elder Cheng laughed heartily. "Previously, when Elder Xu said that you're a peerless genius, I didn't quite believe him. Now, it seems that I was wrong. You, Lu Xuan, truly deserve the title of peerless genius!"
Elder Cheng openly admitted that he'd misjudged Lu Xuan. Although Elder Xu had said that Lu Xuan's natural talent was extraordinary, as far as he was concerned, Lu Xuan was only at the 4th level of the Body Refinement Realm. No matter how much of a genius he was, there was still a limit to how much of a genius he could be. So, he'd placed more of his attention on Xing Feng instead. It was even to the extent that when he fought Zheng Gang, he'd first thought of sending Xing Feng to fight.
But now, it seemed that he was ridiculously wrong before.
Lu Xuan couldn't help but be slightly surprised when Elder Cheng took the initiative to admit his mistake. Truthfully speaking, Elder Cheng's attitude towards him earlier had indeed made him feel slightly displeased. Because all geniuses were proud, but Lu Xuan's pride was more restrained.
But at this moment, Elder Cheng didn't put on any airs and admitted his mistake, so the trace of displeasure in Lu Xuan's heart naturally vanished. This couldn't be completely blamed on Elder Cheng. Who asked him to conceal it so deeply? It should be known that before he fought, not a single person was optimistic that he would be able to defeat Li Hu.
"Lu Xuan, just now the Vice Sect Leader said that one year later, he'll guarantee that you'll enter the core disciples. Once you become a core disciple, you'll automatically leave the nine branch sects. So, you only have one year left in my Sword Sect. I hope that one year later, you'll be able to lead the Sword Sect to regain the glory of being the number one. This can also be considered as a request of mine. I wonder if you can agree to it?" Elder Cheng stared at Lu Xuan and said with an extremely sincere gaze. This wasn't a request, but a request.
Right now, only Lu Xuan alone could lead the Sword Sect to glory. Originally, he'd planned to properly nurture Lu Xuan, hoping that Lu Xuan could help the Sword Sect regain the number one position within three years. But unfortunately, Lu Xuan's brilliance was too dazzling, and it directly caught the Vice Sect Leader's attention.
If Lu Xuan agreed, then there would only be one year left for him.
Lu Xuan's opponents would not be the new students present, but the senior students who had already cultivated in Wind Sword School for many years. For example, the Saber Sect's Xu Wenyang, who was currently ranked first, and the Spear Sect's Mo Qingchen, who was ranked second …
If he wanted to lead the Sword Sect to win the number one position, then Lu Xuan needed to catch up to these people within one year. Time was rather tight.
Elder Cheng slowly heaved a sigh of relief and said, "I also know that this is a bit too much. If you're given time, I believe that you'll definitely be able to defeat them, but time waits for no one! If I miss out on you, I don't know when the Sword Sect will rise again. "
Hearing this, Lu Xuan only smiled slightly. One year's time? That's enough!
Since he had promised Xia Chenxi that he would look for her in one year, he was already prepared to only stay in the Inner Sect for a year.
"Great Elder, you're too kind. As a member of the Sword Sect, I should do my best for the Sword Sect. Moreover, Elder Xu has done me a great favor. Whether it's for public or private reasons, there's no reason for me to refuse. In one year's Sect Tournament, I will definitely lead the Sword Sect to fame!"
Lu Xuan's words were resolute and straightforward. It made people believe that he could really do it.
"Good! The Sword Sect's glory or not depends on you. In one year's time, I will satisfy all your needs and do my best to provide the best guarantee for your cultivation, "Elder Cheng said excitedly.
Lu Xuan bowed and left, returning to Lin Xinyi and Xia Ye's side.
Xing Feng was here as well, and his gaze was filled with a complicated expression when he saw Lu Xuan return. He'd already admitted defeat when Lu Xuan defeated Li Hu, but he'd never imagined that Lu Xuan would actually be able to attain such a peerless level.
"You've won, and I accept my loss wholeheartedly!" Xing Feng gazed at Lu Xuan as he spoke. "I hope you'll be able to lead the Sword Sect back to glory."
Lu Xuan smiled, and then he shook his head and said, "You can't say that. The Sword Sect doesn't belong to me alone. Only by working hard together will the Sword Sect truly be able to return to glory."
Lu Xuan's words caused the glow in Xing Feng's eyes to light up once more. Right, the Sword Sect doesn't belong to a single person!
He'd originally taken it for granted that since the Sword Sect had a genius like Lu Xuan, it had nothing to do with him anymore. But now, Lu Xuan's words had enlightened him.
Only when everyone in the Sword Sect was strong would the Sword Sect truly be strong. Otherwise, even if Lu Xuan seized the first position, if the other disciples' results weren't satisfactory, then the Sword Sect would still return to its starting point after Lu Xuan left. Lu Xuan's existence could only serve as a leader.
"Lu Xuan is right. Xing Feng, your strength isn't bad as well. As long as we work hard in our cultivation, we might be able to shine brilliantly in one year's time. Let's work together and push the Sword Sect to the peak!" Xia Ye said, and at the same time, she stretched out a hand between Lu Xuan and Xing Feng.
The three of them looked at each other and smiled. Lu Xuan and Xing Feng stretched out a hand as well, and the three of them held each other's hands tightly. There was no need for words, and this was the friendship between men.
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