"Elder Zhou, please allow this disciple to participate in this experiential learning!"
A hurried voice suddenly rang out in the noisy hall. Although it wasn't loud, it still fell clearly into everyone's ears.
In an instant, all the disciples in the hall turned to look at the source of the voice.
That white robe bore the title of 'Eldest Senior Brother of the Outer Sect'.
But at this moment, this tall and straight figure was bent at a ninety-degree angle.
"Li Qingshu, what's wrong?
Does this old man's words not carry any weight? "
The indifferent voice was like eternal ice, revealing a bone-chilling coldness.
Zhou Ao slowly stood up. A dreadful icy aura instantly wreaked havoc.
Under this dreadful pressure, not a single sound rang out in the hall.
The thousands of disciples were like wooden statues.
"Elder Zhou, this disciple is currently at the peak of the Star Drawing realm. If I take a Star Drawing Pill, breaking through to the Star Forging realm will only be a matter of time.
"It just so happens that the reward for this experiential learning is the Star Drawing Pill. Thus, I implore Elder Zhou to allow outer disciple Li Qingshu to participate in this experiential learning."
If the previous Li Qingshu was like a great roc that soared through the skies, then the current him was like a lowly and lowly insect.
His chiseled and handsome face had long lost its usual calmness. Only apprehension and uneasiness remained.
"Li Qingshu, was my voice not loud enough so you didn't hear me clearly?"
As the voice spoke, Wang Yan suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, as if a thousand jin boulder was pressing down on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.
Wang Yan was horrified. He looked up and discovered that there were many people who were in a worse state than him.
"This disciple has clearly heard Elder Zhou's words before."
Li Qingshu replied in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing. Sweat had already flowed down his cheeks and dripped onto the ground. Even his shoulders were trembling.
"Since you've heard it clearly, do you want this old man to repeat it a second time?"
Zhou Ao's voice was still calm and indifferent. It was impossible to tell if he was happy or sad.
But in the next second, Li Qingshu's body fiercely trembled, as if he had been struck by lightning. A trace of blood leaked out from the corner of his mouth!
"Do you have any objections to this old man's arrangements?"
Zhou Ao asked again. Li Qingshu's body trembled even more violently. His handsome face was distorted, as if he were enduring great pain.
"This disciple … doesn't dare!"
Li Qingshu spat out a mouthful of blood as he said those words with great difficulty.
For a time, all the outer court disciples in the hall were astounded.
"Since you don't dare, then do as I say."
Zhou Ao seemed to have lost his patience. As soon as he finished speaking, he flung his sleeves.
A terrifying wave of astral power ignored the distance between them and whipped Li Qingshu.
In the next moment, accompanied by Li Qingshu's bitter laughter, his body flew backward and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
Wang Yan's pupils contracted slightly, and his heart twitched violently a few times.
Zhou Ao's seemingly casual wave just now contained a kind of abstruse concept.
However … it was still far inferior to Wang Yuesheng's ability to create a world of its own with a wave of his hand.
"Cang Jin, you will lead the team this time. Don't disappoint me."
When his gaze landed on the burly Cang Jin, Zhou Ao's expression softened.
"Yes!"
Cang Jin nodded slightly and did not make any more movements, as if Zhou Ao's words did not pass his ears.
But what made Wang Yan dumbfounded was that Zhou Ao did not get angry. Instead, he smiled and nodded.
After that, Zhou Ao counted the number of people. This time, including Cang Jin, there were exactly one thousand outer court disciples who were going to the Misty Forest.
This result caused Zhou Ao to shake his head in disappointment once again. He looked at Cang Qing with a look of exasperation and disappointment.
"There are eighteen thousand outer court disciples, but there are only one thousand who have reached the fifth stage of Star Guide."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ao stood with his hands behind his back and looked at the misty peak. For the first time, his wrinkled face revealed a downcast expression.
"One thousand people will set off tomorrow morning. There will be relevant personnel to guide you."
After saying this, Zhou Ao turned around and looked deeply at Wang Xian 'er. His silhouette slowly disappeared.
…
The next day.
The sun once again rose on time. The scorching light shone on the world.
Bathed in the sunlight, the Sun Sect began a new day.
"Hum!"
When the sunlight shrouded the entire Sun Sect, a bell suddenly rang.
The bell shook the world. After a night of silence, the Sun Sect once again returned to its usual noisy and lively state.
"It's just a training trip. There's no need to bring so many clothes."
In the residence of the Sun Sect's outer court disciples, on the second floor of a small courtyard, Wang Yan looked at Wang Xian 'er, who was struggling with what to bring for a change of clothes. He could not help but smile bitterly.
"Brother, Eighth Elder didn't say how long this training trip will be."
Hearing this, Wang Yan felt a headache. Looking at the clothes on the bed, he shook his head helplessly and smiled, "If that's the case, then bring everything that Xian 'er thinks can be brought."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Yan moved his hand and swept across the bed. All the clothes were put into his storage ring.
"Alright, let's go."
Facing Wang Yan's urging, Wang Xian 'er nodded obediently. After carefully closing the door and windows, she quickly followed.
Wang Yan and Ye Xuan were not late. After waiting for a while, a sharp cry suddenly sounded.
Everyone waiting in the outer court hurriedly looked up. Instantly, all of their expressions changed.
A demonic beast that covered the sky flew over from the horizon.
Its wings were like dark clouds that stretched for hundreds of miles. Every time it flapped, it stirred up the white clouds and scattered them.
Its sharp hooked beak shone with a cold light under the sunlight. It was extremely eerie.
Especially the claws that were curled up together. They were strong and powerful like sharp swords. They emitted a breathtaking and dangerous aura.
"This is … a fifth rank spirit beast, Blue Back Blood Eagle?!"
Wang Yan murmured in disbelief. His handsome face was filled with shock.
The Blue Back Blood Eagle was one of the best among the fifth rank spirit beasts. It was said that it was the descendant of the ancient divine roc.
With a flap of its wings, it could soar for thousands of miles. The wind and clouds moved together, and it was as fast as lightning.
Because of this, the Blue Back Blood Eagle was extremely difficult to tame and was very rare.
Wang Yan did not expect that he would be able to see one today. He could not help but be shocked.
"Form up!"
A thunderous voice sounded. Cang Jin walked out with an expressionless face. He stood with his hands behind his back and looked at the rapidly descending Blue Back Blood Eagle.
A thousand outer court disciples instantly got into formation. Their grayish-white uniform was like a dark cloud. It was extremely imposing.
Other than the expressionless Cang Jin, Wang Yan, and Wang Xian 'er, all the outer court disciples revealed excited and expectant expressions.
"Screech!"
The Blue Back Blood Eagle cried out and landed on the ground. Its lantern-sized eyes swept across everyone coldly and emotionlessly.
"Let's go!"