A Thousand Years of Immortal Dreams

Cao Wang walked up somewhat unexpectedly, but without any fear.

Because he always believed in one sentence: you are qualified to stand in any place you are in.

Cao Wang is a perfect example of this; the fact that he's standing here proves he's qualified.

The lottery tube was on the table, and Cao Wang walked over calmly.

He first glanced at the representatives of the five major powers, then nodded slightly as a greeting.

The leaders of the four major sects all smiled, but when they met Zhao Xiaohe's gaze, a vicious look appeared between them.

However, Cao Wang ignored him, took a deep breath, and slowly stretched his hand to the top of the divination tube.

He first tried to sense the contents of the divination tube with his divine sense, but he failed.

It seems that even spiritual sense cannot see through the small array that encloses the divination tube.

Since that's the case, we can only rely on luck.

With this thought in mind, Cao Wang closed his eyes, reached his hand above the divination tube, and randomly picked one out.

Upon closer inspection, one could see the character "丙" written on it.

Upon seeing this, Cao Wang's heart sank; it seemed he hadn't drawn the waiver.

However, this is also good. By constantly challenging others and using the strength of the Qi Refining stage to intimidate the Foundation Establishment stage experts, one can further enhance one's own strength and gain the support of the Blissful Sect.

The lottery should be conducted according to the order of A, B, C, and D.

As expected, as others went up to draw lots, it wasn't until Zhao Jingheng was the last one that he drew the exemption from battle.

On the truce sign, there was a distinct character: "免" (meaning "exempt"), unlike the other signs for A, B, C, and D.

Zhao Jingheng stood quietly to the side, looking as if he had expected it.

Upon seeing this, Cao Wang couldn't help but suspect that there was definitely something going on behind the scenes, and that this truce was seemingly prepared specifically for Zhao Jingheng.

However, right after everyone had drawn their lots, Su Meiniang suddenly announced...

The outer sect assessment competition has temporarily concluded today, and the final nine competition will continue tomorrow.

The reason given was to allow these nine people to get a proper rest.

That makes sense, though. After such an intense battle, they're definitely not at their peak.

The crowd dispersed, but did not leave the Blissful Sect. The people from the five major forces were temporarily assigned to the Blissful Sect.

Cao Wang was immediately called to Su Meiniang's side and protected as soon as the event ended.

"From now on, you must stay with me at all times until the Zhao royal family leaves the Blissful Sect."

"Yes."

Cao Wang agreed without hesitation, as this was a matter of protecting his own life.

"Now come back to the inner sect's main hall with me. I will invite people from the other four forces to witness this and accept you as my personal disciple, in order to intimidate the Zhao royal family."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Cao Wang immediately bowed in gratitude.

"What did you call me? You called me Sect Master before, and I didn't mind. What did you call me now?"

Cao Wang smiled and immediately changed his address: "Disciple Cao Wang greets Master."

Inside the main hall, the leaders of the five factions were all gathered.

By this time, they had already guessed what Su Meiniang wanted to do by inviting them, so Zhao Xiaohe did not come at all, but instead used the excuse of returning directly to the Zhao Kingdom, leaving the next competition entirely to be presided over by the eldest prince Zhao Jinghuan.

At this moment, Zhao Jinghuan also stood in the main hall, his face displaying the majesty of a dragon, exuding the aura of a king.

It must be said that Zhao Jinghuan was truly Zhao Xiaohe's most satisfied son.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Su Meiniang immediately announced: "The outer sect assessment competition not only inspired the inner and outer sect disciples of my Blissful Sect and urged them to improve their cultivation, but also promoted the relationship between our five forces through friendly competition. Furthermore, it allowed me to discover that our Blissful Sect has a disciple with extraordinary talent like Cao Wang."

The people from the other three major sects immediately echoed each other, regardless of whether they were sincere or not, and they also helped to create a lively atmosphere.

Zhao Jingheng, on the other hand, sat there calmly and didn't say a word.

Su Meiniang continued, "Now I announce that I will accept Cao Wang as my personal disciple, and I cordially invite all of you to witness this grand ceremony."

As applause erupted, the well-prepared etiquette team began to operate in an orderly manner.

After completing all the rituals of ancestor worship, tea offering, kowtowing, and apprenticeship, Cao Wang officially became Su Meiniang's personal disciple, and this was announced to the entire Blissful Sect.

On Red Phoenix Peak, after hearing the announcement that resounded throughout the entire Blissful Sect, Jiao San Niang immediately revealed a relieved smile.

She was originally Cao Wang's master, and at this moment she did not harbor resentment because Cao Wang switched allegiance to Su Meiniang, but sincerely blessed him.

On Wangyue Peak.

Upon hearing the announcement, Leng Yue and Qing Shuang breathed a sigh of relief.

They knew that this also meant Cao Wang was completely safe.

Because people from other factions all reside within the Blissful Sect, the rituals for direct disciples are simply omitted.

In the past, the ceremony for a sect leader to accept a personal disciple would be extremely grand, involving not only a three-day and three-night banquet, but also invitations to various forces to participate.

At the same time, the gifts sent by various forces were extremely generous.

On the other hand, even after the apprenticeship ceremony was over, Cao Wang couldn't leave Su Meiniang's side for even a moment. He was still thinking of telling Jiao Sanniang and the others the good news so they could celebrate properly.

Since that's the case, let's be patient and wait until the Zhao royal family leaves before making any decisions.

As darkness fell, after dinner, Cao Wang followed Su Meiniang hesitantly. At that moment, he and Su Meiniang were in Su Meiniang's boudoir.

Cao Wang said with a slightly troubled expression, "Master, it's getting dark, it's time to rest. Do you expect me to stay here with you tonight?"

Su Meiniang was bathing behind the screen at that moment.

Her serpentine body could be vaguely seen through the semi-transparent gauze screen.

Amidst the misty haze, Su Meiniang's languid voice drifted over: "Of course. Who knows if powerful Golden Core cultivators like Zhao Xiaohe and Chu Feihu might be lurking in the shadows, ready to assassinate you on the inner sect's main peak? So tonight, you'll stay here with me and not go anywhere."

Looking at the only bed, Cao Wang asked, "Then where will I sleep?"

Su Meiniang scoffed and said, "Why are you pretending to be so naive in front of me?"

When you and the beautiful Third Sister from the outer sect were having fun in the outer sect, why weren't you shy?

When it comes to me, you pretend to be innocent?

I've heard everything about your situation from Jiao San Niang. Tonight, let me try it myself and see just how capable you really are as a man.

"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Cao Wang's eyes widened immediately. "Master, are you suggesting that I cultivate with you?"

Just then, Su Meiniang, wearing a thin gauze dress, flew directly out of the pool and stood wet in front of Cao Wang.