Chapter 1012 (2/2)

Looking at those excited expressions, the pity in Su Mo’s eyes increased . “Inner sect disciples are treated a hundred times better than outer sect disciples . But meat pies don’t fall from the sky . And even if they did, you’d need the power to receive them . Without that power, if you force it, the result is that you’ll be smashed apart by that meat pie . ”

As expected, the trial for the inner sect was much more difficult . Although w.a.n.g Mang had refused to tell Long Chen anything on the journey here from the Eastern Wasteland because it was forbidden according to the rules, just from his tone, Long Chen had been able to guess a few things .

Su Mo continued, “To put it in an ugly way, outer sect disciples are just some high-grade workers . They help the sect handle many complicated things, but they’re much better than the ordinary workers . They not only get greater rewards, but they have a set amount of time reserved for cultivation and also have limited access to some cultivation regions . However, outer sect disciples are unable to completely focus on rapidly cultivating because they have to work to get their cultivation resources . Only inner sect disciples get free resources regardless of what they contribute to the sect . If those free resources aren’t enough, they can accomplish missions for more points and exchange those for resources . Certain cultivation regions are open to them all-year-round…”

“He’s probably about to get to the bad part . ” Long Chen sighed inside . Now that the benefits had been described, it was time for the other side of things .

As if cooperating with him, Su Mo said, “However, let me say it again: if you want to eat the meat pie, you need the power to do so . You also need courage, as well as… luck . That’s because the inner sect trial is completely different from the outer sect trial . The outer sect trial was just a game for children with little danger, while the inner sect trial is… true battle . ”

The two words ‘true battle’ struck like hammers in their hearts . When said in Su Mo’s dark and gloomy voice, it caused them all to feel a chill . When Su Mo said these two words, they were full of bloodiness .

“The inner sect trial takes place on a b.l.o.o.d.y battlefield . Life is like a fragile flower there that can wither in an instant . The sect had me explain this to you so that you know that this trial is very cruel, and very b.l.o.o.d.y . The chances of losing your life are extremely high . It’s a battlefield only true experts can survive, so carefully consider whether you want to attempt it . Although outer sect disciples have worse treatment, if your display is outstanding, you will still have a chance to enter the inner sect . But if you fail the inner sect trial, you won’t have any chance at all . ”

His words resounded in their minds . The treatment that inner sect disciples received had filled them with antic.i.p.ation, but now it was like a bucket of ice water had been poured over their heads .

“If you want to become an inner sect disciple, the first thing you’ll need to do is to be prepared to give up your life . If you can’t do that, then the chances of you surviving in the trial are less than one in a thousand . As your senior apprentice-brother, I’ve seen many of my companions fall . I’ve seen their powerless struggle in the face of death . Once you enter that battlefield, don’t vainly think that the people by your side will be able to save you . If people try to save you, they’ll be placing themselves in danger and cutting their own chances of surviving . So, I am very bluntly advising all of you not to try it without thinking it over . Consider it carefully,” warned Su Mo .

The air was tense, and it was like a stone was pressing against their hearts . They were deathly silent, and some people were almost unable to breathe .

They were facing the excitement of being an inner sect disciple, as well as the threat of death . They struggled over this decision .

Long Chen sighed . Su Mo was being kind . These greenhouse flowers would definitely die in droves once they entered a true battlefield .

That couldn’t be blamed on them . The only ones that could be blamed were their sects that didn’t understand that people couldn’t be pampered . Now their disciples had a difficult decision before them .

“I’ve said everything I have to say . As for what you choose, it’s up to you . If you want to partic.i.p.ate in the inner sect trial, advance forward . If you don’t want to, retreat,” said Su Mo .

Following his words, the majority of people stepped forward . Only a few stepped back . Those people were the weakest, as well as the smartest . They felt content just being outer sect disciples .

The majority of those who retreated were rank three Celestials . Many of them were those who had bitterly struggled to the end on the Xuantian Staircase and only pa.s.sed because of luck . Just that rudimentary trial had made them powerless, so they had no hope at all for the next one .

The absolute majority advanced, while a small portion retreated . There was also a small portion that were still hesitating . Their talent was not bad, and they were stronger than average .

They were unwilling to give up, but then thinking of how difficult the Xuantian Staircase had been to climb . The next trial would be even crueler and more difficult .

Su Mo didn’t rush them, just calmly waiting for their decision . What they were experiencing, he had also experienced . So he wasn’t the slightest bit impatient .

Finally, after an hour, everyone had made their decision . There were twenty thousand people who chose to give up, and eighty thousand that chose to continue to the inner sect trial .

Seeing this many people still wanted to partic.i.p.ate in the inner sect trial, a helpless expression appeared in Su Mo’s eyes . But he didn’t say anything .

People quickly came to lead the disciples who had given up away . They should be setting up their residences and positions .

Once the outer sect disciples were led away, Su Mo said, “Since you’ve chosen to partic.i.p.ate in the inner sect trial, then as your senior apprentice-brother, I can only wish you good luck . But before the trial, you have to meet a few people . Perhaps they can save your life on the battlefield . ”

Countless runes on the floor tiles beneath their feet lit up . The s.p.a.ce around them twisted, and they suddenly appeared in a dark and damp environment .