Chapter 537 - 493 Practice Session Three
The evening breeze fluttered.
At the base of the Faceless Sword Sect, in the living area for the many common disciples.
A groups of Sword Sect disciples were gathered, laughing and chatting as they exchanged sword techniques.
Most of them were older because the ten-year trial period forcibly widened the gap between them and the direct disciples.
Therefore, to balance the relationship and foster camaraderie, the Sword Sect mandated that direct disciples must visit the outer area every other year to interact and resolve questions with the common disciples.
Of course, speaking of resolving questions, it was actually giving the common disciples an opportunity, a chance to challenge the direct disciples.
Should a challenge be successful, they could immediately qualify to be promoted to a direct disciple.
After all, one can only see so much of a person’s talent from the surface; the deeper layers needed time to slowly reveal themselves, and some unique talents might not be visible for a long time.
Such opportunities served as a remedy.
Presently, in the vast outer courtyard, a group of direct disciples sat together, separate from the rest. Their seats were arranged with many somewhat worn wooden chairs and tables, where they sat idly, bored as they waited for others to seek guidance or to challenge them.
"As long as we sit here for a full day, we can go back. Just pray that no one challenges you...."