Chapter 24: Let You Understand What It Means for a Fairy Road to Be Unpredictable

  At the same time, on Xingchen Peak, the Sect Master's face was solemn as he tapped his silver long sword in front of him, and said thoughtfully: "Indeed, it is among this group of people... Fifth Martial Sister, what do you think?"

  At the other end of the bamboo room, a woman in white clothes rarely showed a serious expression: "I can even determine the candidate...who can break my task chain, it's impossible to be an ordinary person."

  The sect leader said: "Xiao Ling'er told me before, and I also saw it myself... really can't see the qualifications for being a heavenly child."

  "Hmph, when did you become a materialist? If we're talking about qualifications, I'll give you someone with exceptional talent, can you handle it?"

  Facing his sister's disdain, the master coughed and said: "Sister, it seems you've forgotten about Yao'er again?"

  "Whatever, the person I've chosen is either a Five Elements Spiritual Root or a Six Harmony Spiritual Root. There's no way it can be wrong. Besides, all that nonsense about the Dharma Ending Era and Heaven's Chosen Son was brought up by you for no reason. I'm just helping you design a trial to identify special individuals, if you're suspicious then..."

  The sect leader hastily waved his hand: "I'm not doubting you, I just think it's a bit strange... Alright, since you said so, Sister, there shouldn't be any mistake. That destined child, I will pay closer attention to him again. If necessary, I can only use the sect leader's privilege."

  "Sister disciple laughed and said: 'You can't even bear to use your privilege, what's the point of being the leader? Why not let me take over and show you how to be a good leader.'"

  The result was that the master of the house didn't even bother to acknowledge her, and with a single thought, she vanished into thin air. The woman in white couldn't help but pout, nor did she move from her spot.

  This time, the trial only requires the attendance of the Tianjian Hall elder, and as a former elder, she doesn't even have the qualifications to be listed as an attendee. At this moment, she can only wait outside...

  The woman looked around the room with a greedy smile. Although her senior brother was known for his simplicity, he was still the leader of a sect, and this bamboo house was where he cultivated in secret, so it must have hidden many treasures. Normally, the leader would either put down restrictions to prevent others from entering or guard the place himself, but the woman in white had never had the chance to make her move... until now! What a heaven-sent opportunity!

  Then she felt a dizziness in front of her eyes and found herself standing outside the bamboo house. Needless to say, it was the indoor formation that had been activated, kicking her out with one foot.

  "Wipe it clean, not a single drop of water leaked out! You've got a really small mind!"

  Just as they were in the middle of complaining, the woman suddenly saw a shiny object on the table.

  "....and you forgot your glasses again?"

  ——

  In an instant, the sect leader was already seated in the Xuan Cloud Hall.

  All the elders stood up together: "We have seen Master Zhang!"

  "Ah, no need to be so polite, fellow disciples. I'm the one who's late, and I should be apologizing to everyone." The sect leader said with a slight bow of his hands, but the direction of his bow was slightly different from where everyone else was standing.

  "Alright, since everyone is here, let's get started. I've discussed with the other elders earlier and we think it's about right to keep three out of these fifteen people."

  The master thought to himself, no need to say three times, leaving the most important one would be enough. He had already confirmed that person twice before, once at Rujia Inn and once at Shengxian Golden Bridge... Unfortunately, during the Shengxian Conference, he was busy with other matters and didn't have time to pay attention to this matter, otherwise, such an important thing, he would definitely keep a closer eye on it.

  The sect leader sighed and waved his hand: "Let's begin, don't waste any more time."

  Then the trial began.

  The way of the trial was not flashy, the main gate of Xuan Yun Tang was wide open, and the scene inside was shrouded in a soft white light. Several black and white disciples stood at the front of the hall, politely but coldly leading the examinees to wait for their fate, while eighteen sharp gazes inside the hall seemed to cut people into infinitely fine pieces, analyzing them from the inside out.

  This is the entire content of the trial, no longer with complex and changing mechanisms. Whether it's good or bad, whether to go or stay, all depends on the elders' fiery eyes. Of course, at this time, the elders will also seriously open their spiritual eyes, analyzing the young people's qualifications to the deepest level. Although based on their experience, even relying on intuition can judge a person's qualifications roughly, but during the Ascension Conference, not a single mistake is allowed. This time, there is even the Sect Master opening his Starry Eyes, which can see through not only the present but also the future... In this way, even if it's an extremely rare and precious spiritual root, it won't be misjudged.

  But for the trial-takers, it was too unbearable. Not to mention being displayed like a slave on a slave market, due to the obstruction of that layer of white light, the trial-takers couldn't see anything inside the hall at all, and they were completely ignorant of whether their trial results were good or bad. The trial standards of the Lingjian Sect were also a complete mystery.

  In a flurry of activity, a black-and-white robed figure stepped forward and said: "Next, please have everyone file past the front of the hall one by one."

  One by one? Isn't there a well-planned order? Then, is it better to walk in the front or back? Is it better to walk faster or slower?

  While others were worried about these problems, a determined young man had already walked past the hall with big strides.

  But it wasn't Wang Lu who was expected by the crowd, nor Hai Yunfan who had been performing outstandingly, but rather a certain prince from the Great Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qin.

  Zhu Qin is making a desperate effort, with Wang Lu and Hai Yunfan being the shining stars in front, the opportunities for them to perform are already countable... Indeed, Zhu Qin himself does not have full confidence, but at least he wants to show his determination.

  He ranked tenth in Yunbo Tu, not because he was more hesitant than the top few, but because he forced himself too much on Jin Bridge, resulting in insufficient physical strength, and rested for a long time in the clouds. In retrospect, it's really regrettable.

  Zhu Qin really didn't want to give people the wrong impression, having heard that the Ling Jian Sect had always emphasized the importance of one's nature, so he would show his own nature to them!

  One step, two steps... his footsteps were steady, and there was no sign of the tension in his young heart. However, until he walked through smoothly, the hall was quiet and silent.

  Is it good or bad? It's completely unknown...

  But after Zhu Qin, it was Wang Zhong who followed closely... This little book boy may not have Zhu Qin's decisiveness, but he is clever enough, because he saw that when Zhu Qin stepped forward, Wang Lu had already taken a step with intention, but obviously a bit lazy, and didn't compete with Zhu Qin.

  It doesn't matter, Wang Lu won't argue, I'll argue... Although he has already moved out on his own, Wang Zhong knows the young master's abilities best. His judgment, no matter how unbelievable it may seem... is probably correct most of the time.

  So Wang Zhong followed closely behind him and walked past the hall. When he turned his head back, he saw that Wang Lu seemed to be smiling at him.

  Wang Zhong immediately turned his head around, his heart in a mess.

  At this time, a faint sound seemed to come from inside the hall. The sound was extremely soft, but Wang Zhongtian was born with keen senses and could barely hear it.

  "Oh, it's really him."

  "Master, do you think this child is extraordinary?"

  "Yes, there is some difference."

  "But in terms of qualifications... although it's not bad, it's not particularly impressive either."

  "Don't just talk about talent."

  After that, Wang Zhong couldn't hear clearly anymore, but these few words made his mind flash with lightning and thunder, a complete blank.

  Something's up! The leader thinks I'm special and can be molded into something great!

  The ocean of happiness suddenly engulfed him, so that when he came to himself, quite a number of people had already passed by in front of the hall.

  When he came to, he happened to see Hai Yunfan walking past the hall with a smile on his face. This time, it seemed like someone was speaking inside the hall, and Hai Yunfan himself didn't notice, but Wang Zhong heard clearly.

  "Oh, what a pity..."

  What a pity? Haha, it seems this prince of the Yun Tai Empire has no chance!

  Indeed, when they were on Jin Bridge earlier, he was the first to stop in his tracks, it's clear that his innate talent is not enough to enter the Ling Jian Sect.

  Although he felt a little schadenfreude in his heart, Wang Zhong did not show it and nodded to Hai Yunfan before passing by each other.

  Then, with rapt attention, he waited for the next challenger, who was also the last one, Wang Lu.

  Wang Lu actually had the intention to go first, but didn't have any special meaning, just wanted to finish early and save trouble. Since he couldn't get the first place, he might as well wait until the last one, which is also not bad.

  As for the dozen or so pairs of eyes that were intently focused on him, Wang Lu didn't care in the least. He simply took a stride forward, swaggering with an air of nonchalance, and walked past the hall with an attitude that was indescribably calm and composed.

  Then people clearly heard a series of exclamations in the hall.

  "What the fuck!?"

  "Ah, damn it, this Linggen is dazzling!"

  "I have cultivated for over a hundred years and finally saw the divine today!"

  "Hurry up and make him a specimen, I want to collect it!"

  "I want to eat meat! I heard it can make me live forever!"

  Just as the elders' unbridled voices echoed from the Xuan Yun Hall, leaving the trial cultivators in front of the hall staring in shock, another person inside coughed twice: "Everyone, please be quiet and calm down."

  After that, there was no sound in the Xuan Yun Hall, but the commotion just now had already stirred up a stormy wave in the hearts of the people in front of the hall.

  "This Wang Lu is indeed not a simpleton! What is the Lingjian Sect? One of the five top-level sects recognized by the Wanshen Alliance! Has anyone in the sect never seen anything before? But now, they're flustered by the spiritual root attribute of a mountain boy!"

  Is there still justice in this world? Is this guy really a rustic farmer's son from the countryside? Isn't he actually an illegitimate child left behind by some immortal king in the mortal realm?

  Just as people were discussing it, a bright and beautiful young girl in a seven-colored long dress walked out of the Xuan Yun Hall, holding a note in her hand, reading word by word: "Everyone please rest for a while, we will synthesize the opinions of all the elders, and select three qualified candidates after half an hour."

  After finishing reading, the girl put away the note and turned back to the hall, but her eyes couldn't help but linger on a certain person for a long time.

  That person was naturally Wang Lu, the girl's gaze at him was full of curiosity and lingering. Compared to her complete disregard for others, this special treatment made people both envy and resentful, wishing they could replace him.

  From now on, no one will doubt that Wang Lu's name will definitely be on the final list of three people for the Spiritual Sword Sect. The general thinking pattern of the Sealed Terminals, the heavenly spiritual root attribute, and the flower-crazy halo... even the most demanding examiner can't find any flaws.

  Wang Lu remained calm and composed, neither flinching at the cries of surprise from within the hall nor paying heed to the gaze of his female disciple. He simply stood there quietly, exuding an air of utmost confidence.

  At this moment, in the Xuan Yun Hall, that bright and beautiful girl came out again with a letter.

  "Those who have been called by name, come with me into the hall for now. The others...” The girl lifted her head and smiled brightly, “can just go wash up and sleep.”

  The crowd in front of the hall held its breath and gazed intently, quietly waiting for the result of the trial.

  Then.

  "Listen carefully."

  Zhu Qin

  "Long live the king!"

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