「The next morning.」
The morning sun had just begun to rise from the east, casting a faint, warm glow over the sprawling land.
Several thousand people had already gathered at the Mountain Gate of the Cyan Nether Sword Sect, which was abuzz with noise. These were the new Outer Sect Disciples.
"Why on earth did they gather us here so early?"
"I heard there's some kind of trial mission, specifically for us new disciples!"
"Heh heh, you guys don't know, do you? I've got inside information..." a smug-looking disciple trailed off, waiting until everyone was hanging on his every word before he slowly continued, "As everyone knows, our Cyan Nether Sword Sect is the Fengyue Kingdom's National Guardian Sect. We enjoy the highest status in the Kingdom, but in return, we bear the responsibility of protecting it!"
Everyone nodded.
