As Qin Ai spoke, Han Hongyi's expression became even more unpleasant. He simply couldn't believe the fact that Xilin had perished in the assessment competition.
Simultaneously, Situ Yan interjected, "Elder, please accept our condolences."
In the assessment competition, there were many uncertain factors. From the moment cultivators stepped into the competition, life and death were in the hands of fate. Those who managed to come out were undoubtedly fortunate, but there were also countless cultivators who perished in the competition.
As cultivators, they experienced far more than ordinary people, and they should have anticipated such outcomes. If it weren't for Han Hongyi's selfishness, Xilin wouldn't have met her demise in the assessment competition. It was all a matter of cause and effect, and no one else should be blamed.
Situ Yan continued to look at Hei Ming and asked, "How is the situation with the newly recruited disciples?"
"This time, the Young Master recruited a total of twelve disciples."
Hearing Hei Ming's words, Situ Yan nodded slightly. Considering the average number, each sect should have recruited around ten disciples. Emperor Beichen recruited twelve disciples, which was an excellent result. It meant that three cultivators from the top ten chose Tiangang Sect, which was truly a great outcome.
Qin Ai and the others also smiled upon hearing these results. Previous recruitments usually involved around ten disciples, so they didn't expect the Young Master's recruitment to be exceptionally successful. The top ten on the list were always the objects of desire for major sects, and this time they managed to recruit three of them. Other sects probably wouldn't be too pleased about it.
"Which sect recruited the first-place winner of the assessment competition?" Gu Jingqing asked.
The first-place winner of the assessment competition always garnered special attention.
"The first-place winner has joined Tiangang Sect."
As soon as Hei Ming spoke, a glimmer of delight appeared on the faces of the elders and disciples present. Not only did they recruit a talented individual, but they also managed to make a name for themselves among the other sects.
In every assessment competition, major sects prided themselves on recruiting the first-place winner.
Situ Yan nodded, satisfied with Emperor Beichen's excellent results in recruiting disciples. "The Young Master's appearance is truly extraordinary!" Gu Jingqing couldn't help but exclaim. They had never achieved such good results before, which was truly surprising.
"What is the name of the first-place winner? Which dynasty does the cultivator belong to?" Qin Ai asked with a smile.
However, Hei Ming's next words left everyone stunned once again.
"The first-place winner is none other than Baili Hongzhuang!"
As soon as he spoke, silence fell over the room.
Eyes filled with astonishment turned to Hei Ming, unable to believe what he had just said. It was simply too surprising.
"How is that possible? How could Baili Hongzhuang be the first-place winner of the assessment competition?"
"Oh my god, this news is too shocking!"
"Before participating in the assessment competition, Baili Hongzhuang made a bold statement, claiming that she would surpass Han Xiling and make her acknowledge her strength in front of everyone. I was worried that Baili Hongzhuang would be ridiculed, but I never expected her performance to be so astonishing!"
"The first-place winner of the assessment competition doesn't need anyone else's confirmation. It already proves Baili Hongzhuang's strength."
The disciples were completely astonished. If they had previously thought that Baili Hongzhuang didn't deserve the Young Master's favor, her achievements were now enough to make them keep their mouths shut.
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