There were some things that didn't need to be said too clearly.
From Cheng Yu's point of view, if those people were already disloyal, then what he had just said must have touched their hearts.
Thinking back to when the cultivation world was in chaos, which sect or force could stay out of it?
Only the secular Cheng family was left, so the Cheng family became the refuge of all the sects.
In such a special period, the Cheng family was able to allow them to enter the secular world. Although there were certain conditions, at least Cheng Yu did protect their safety.
Moreover, after entering the secular world, the Cheng family also sincerely helped the sects develop, so they even built new sects for them.
But no matter what, the Cheng family's kindness to these sects was undeniable.
Just like Cheng Yu said, they now recognized the Cheng family as a high sect. Every year, they sent talents to the Cheng family. That was a contract that they had set up themselves. They carried out the contents of the contract.
Even if these contracts were indeed disadvantageous to them, they were willing to do it.
Otherwise, why would the Cheng family protect their safety? At least the Cheng family didn't have this responsibility and obligation.
Of course, at that time, if they couldn't accept it, they could completely not sign this contract and leave the secular world.
But didn't they still want to borrow the Cheng family's strength to avoid disaster?
If they didn't want to pay, but they also wanted to sleep peacefully, and even wanted the Cheng family to let them develop as they pleased, how could there be such a good thing in this world?
And now that the external threat had been eliminated, they had second thoughts about the Cheng family. That in itself was ungrateful.
Obviously, the sect leaders present also deeply understood this principle.
Therefore, Cheng Yu's words did make some people feel ashamed in their hearts. After so many years, their mentality had indeed changed greatly from back then.
Although they had no choice but to sign a contract with the Cheng Clan unwillingly, when they had established their foothold in the secular world and had their own new sect, they were indeed very grateful to the Cheng Clan and Cheng Yu.
However, with the changes in the world, especially after the Mysterious Sky Sect was defeated by Cheng Yu, they no longer had any external enemies, but they still had to continue to send talents to the Cheng family. They inevitably felt a little unwilling in their hearts.
They felt that the talents they had nurtured were going to be given to the Cheng family for nothing. In the long run, they naturally had a lot of complaints in their hearts.
However, no one had ever thought that this was their duty. This was the price Cheng Yu had to pay to ensure their safety.
If it was said that after so many years, not only did they not remember the Cheng Clan's kindness, but they even harbored a grudge against the Cheng Clan and joined forces with outsiders to take revenge on the Cheng Clan, then they were truly cruel and unscrupulous.
When Cheng Yu spoke till here, if they really wanted to understand, then they would naturally understand.
If they didn't want to understand, then no matter how much you said, they wouldn't understand.
Because you can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep.
Furthermore, Cheng Yu had purposely taken advantage of the fact that everyone was together to remind them.
In any case, he had already said all that he needed to say today. If they were really going to walk on the path of death, then he would not be merciful no matter what happened next, nor would he have so many considerations.
"Patriarch, we are loyal and devoted to the Cheng Family, we have no other intentions." All the Sect Leaders looked at each other. At this point, even if some of them had ulterior motives, how would they dare to show it here?
"It's useless to say that to me. You have to say it to your own conscience. If you really have no other intentions, you don't need to let me know. If you have any other intentions, you don't need to let me know.
Now, I will only tell you one thing. Don't do something that will make everyone regret.
Alright, let's stop here. Let's look at this year's competition. I hope that all the disciples will have an outstanding performance! "Cheng Yu shook his head. He didn't wish to discuss this issue anymore.
Whether these people truly had no other intentions, he naturally knew in his heart.
As for whether today's reminder was useful or not, only they would know.
Cheng Yu's gaze swept past all the Sect Leaders. The corner of his mouth curled into a smile before turning his gaze back to the competition stage.
Looking at the competition between the two disciples, the spectators below started cheering unceasingly. Obviously, the battle between the two was very exciting and had already aroused everyone's interest.
However, although Cheng Yu had a smile on his face, none of the Sect Leaders beside him had the mood to smile.
Cheng Yu's words just now caused them to have an indescribable worry. Regardless of whether these people truly had ulterior motives or not, the bottom of their hearts seemed to be pressed down by a huge rock, causing them to be unable to breathe.
"Seems like this year, the disciples that the Sect Leaders had brought are all very outstanding. This is merely the first competition and it's already so exciting. They seem to be Shushan Sect and Heavenly Blade Union disciples right? "Cheng Yu looked at the sect attire that the two disciples were wearing as he commented with a smile.
"Patriarch, they are indeed our Shushan Sect and Heavenly Blade Union disciples!" Daoist Xuan Zhen smiled awkwardly.
Just now, Cheng Yu had said that although they had been sending talents over to the Cheng Clan, the quality of the talents that they sent over wasn't very good.
Although this competition was only for Golden Core and Nascent Soul disciples, it was still very easy to see the strength and standard of these disciples.
At least for so many years, the disciples that these sects had sent over to the Cheng Clan weren't that outstanding.
Although this matter was already known by Cheng Yu, when it was pointed out in front of everyone, they still felt very embarrassed.
It was obviously them who had agreed to send outstanding talents over to the Cheng Clan. However, every year, the disciples that were sent over to the Cheng Clan were all very ordinary. Although they didn't dare to send over disciples that were too weak to make up the numbers, they would definitely not be outstanding disciples.
What made them even more embarrassed was that every time they sent over talents to the Cheng Clan, they would always say that they had carefully selected their disciples. They truly didn't have any outstanding disciples.
However, now that the Cheng Clan had promised to provide a very tempting reward for the competition, their outstanding disciples had appeared in waves. This naturally caused everyone to feel very embarrassed.
When Cheng Yu saw the embarrassment on their faces, he laughed in his heart but didn't say anything.
He wasn't stupid. Other than the past few years, these sects had indeed sent over some outstanding disciples. Slowly, the disciples that they sent over were getting worse and worse.
However, he didn't mind it. It was understandable for them to have such thoughts.
Furthermore, he didn't wish to push these sects too far. Although they should remember the Cheng Clan's kindness, it didn't mean that they would truly acknowledge it.
But now that he had said it, it was as if he was purposely slapping their faces.
Every year, they would complain to the Cheng Clan, saying that they truly didn't have any outstanding disciples. Therefore, they could only send over those that were of high quality.
But now that their disciples had all performed so well, he didn't wish to say anything more. Whether they were embarrassed or not, it was their own business.
"Since I'm willing to take out some resources as a reward, I hope to be able to see some things that you normally wouldn't be able to see.
However, you don't have to be so nervous. If I really wanted to bicker with you, I wouldn't have waited for so many years to pick on you.
As long as any of you have the ability, these rewards are what you deserve! Therefore, you can be at ease and let your disciples do their best to fight for it, "Cheng Yu saw everyone was so embarrassed, so he couldn't help but speak up to ease the awkward atmosphere.
"Patriarch, since the Cheng Clan no longer needs us to send over disciples, will they still be selecting disciples for the competition?" Shushan Sect Daoist Xuan Zhen pondered for a long time before finally asking.
This time, the resources that Cheng Yu had taken out were very tempting. But if for these resources, the Cheng Clan were to take away all of Shushan Sect's most outstanding disciples, it wouldn't be worth it.
Compared to resources, he was more concerned about the sect's talents.
After all, to nurture a few outstanding disciples was not a simple matter. Without the talent, no matter how many resources you spent, it would be useless.
In fact, Daoist Xuan Zhen's doubt was what all the other sect masters wanted to know the most. It was just that they were too embarrassed to ask.
Everyone looked at Cheng Yu expectantly.
To be honest, although they also wanted the rewards that Cheng Yu had provided, they were still very worried.
They were afraid that if these disciples performed too well, they would be picked away by the Cheng Clan.
When the time came, even if these disciples were to get the rewards or their sect were to get a portion of the rewards, the Cheng Clan would be using such a small amount of resources to exchange for their most outstanding disciple.
If that was the case, they might as well not take the resources.
But if the Cheng Clan were to no longer pick from these disciples, they would be able to let their disciples do their best. There was no need for them to hide their strength anymore. Everything was for the sake of resources.
"I will definitely pick them. However, this year's situation is somewhat special. Even if I were to pick the disciples, I will still need to go through a test.
If they don't pass the test, I will not let them stay! "Cheng Yu replied.
Of course, he had to pick his disciples. If he didn't pick his disciples, what was the point of this competition?
The reason why he had increased the rewards was to see more outstanding disciples. He wanted to see if he was able to find the descendant of the Holy City.
"Test? What kind of test? "All the sect masters were stunned. Their hearts were filled with doubt.
Because they didn't believe that if Cheng Yu had really taken a fancy to their disciples, he would still return. This was something that had never happened in so many years. Therefore, they felt that Cheng Yu's test was just a smokescreen to deceive them.
"As for what kind of test it is, I naturally can't tell you. However, what I can tell you is that even among my Cheng Clan's disciples, only one disciple has passed the test!" Cheng Yu replied.
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