Chapter Nine: The Path to Immortality is Closed

Thus, he is afraid, afraid of being eliminated

Alright, the remaining individuals should form a line and come to me one by one for the assessment of their spiritual roots

What kind of status does Master Qin possess, that he would meet with a mere ignorant mortal like you

Little doll, go down, this is the rule. Even if you are brought by Master Qin, exceptions cannot be made

This is the advantage of being wealthy; as long as one has money, one can take shortcuts in the pursuit of immortality.

Zhao Heng let out a cold snort, which echoed in the young man's ears like a thunderclap, startling him into retreating repeatedly, no longer daring to retort, and he quietly moved aside.

The young man was taken aback upon hearing this, and then gritted his teeth, saying: "Master, please allow me to touch it a little longer! Perhaps the position is not right, and touching it again might resolve the issue."

Zhao Heng had a deep impression of Duan Xu, after all, he was brought by Master Qin, so his tone was somewhat gentler compared to how he treated others

Since others can succeed, why can't I?

As soon as Zhao Heng spoke these words, those men and women who possessed the selection order for disciples all displayed expressions of great joy, immediately stepping aside with an air of pride and satisfaction.

He looked around, but there was no trace of Zhao Heng, and all those selected disciples had vanished without a trace

I want to see Senior Qin, I want to see Linglong

What do you understand? Spiritual roots represent a connection to the immortal realm. Among ordinary people like us, those who possess spiritual roots are one in ten thousand, and it is not easy to enter the immortal gate as depicted in books and illustrations.

Zhao Heng casually brushed his hand over the cloth pouch at his waist, and a crystal-clear stone, about the size of a goose egg, suddenly appeared in his hand. He then invited the young man in front of him to reach out and touch the stone.

Duan Xu took a deep breath, continuously shouting in his heart to strengthen his confidence.

As one disciple after another participated in the examination, it soon came to Duan Xu's turn

Duan Xu was immediately taken aback upon hearing this, and he asked in confusion, "Immortal Master, you haven't yet said whether I can enter the Immortal Gate or not"

Next

Duan Xu discovered that there were nearly one hundred people on the stone platform, most of whom were young boys and girls, with only a few like him who had already reached adulthood

Little doll, I see you again. Come and place your hand on this testing stone, so that I can take a good look.

Zhao Heng, filled with anger, waved his hand casually, and a gust of wind immediately blew Duan Xu back repeatedly, ultimately causing him to fall to the ground

Ah ... ... ?

The young man could not help but be overjoyed upon hearing this

However, this group of people shares a common characteristic, which is that they hold a token in their hands

Well, indeed it lives up to... uh...

Duan Xu was no exception, and his heart was instantly filled with anticipation

If you dare to continue your unreasonable antics, do not blame me for being impolite

Only five different colors of light appeared successively on the test stone, and finally converged to form a dazzling display of five harmonious colors.

Duan Xudun was instantly rendered speechless.

Seeing Zhao Heng in such a state, Duan Xu thought that his spiritual root was quite good, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief

In an instant, my entire heart was suspended

Therefore, he did not leave with those who were eliminated, but instead waited by the side until the end of the test, and then approached Zhao Heng once again, pleading: "Immortal Master, I beg you, please allow me to join the Immortal Sect!"

Next

Within the team, many were whispering among themselves, causing Duan Xu to feel a chill in his heart

However, after waiting for a moment, the stone showed no signs of change. Zhao Heng couldn't help but frown slightly and said coldly, "Enough, you child have no affinity for immortals, so go back to where you came from!"

The young boy walked to the side with an excited expression

The successful selection of the youth has also instilled a glimmer of confidence in those who follow, allowing them to see a ray of hope

Zhao Heng let out a cold snort and no longer paid any attention to Duan Xu, but instead led a group of selected disciples up the mountain

It is indeed the case, but one must try; what if I were to enter the realm of immortals? At that time, the vastness of heaven and earth would allow me to roam freely

Immortal Master ... ... Immortal Master ! !

Oh, it is indeed our family, hmm, not bad!

"Little doll, what is your name?" Zhao Heng asked

Zhao Heng let out a long sigh and then淡淡 said: "Next!"

The assessment of this immortal sect is indeed too strict; out of the thirteen individuals tested, not a single one has managed to pass. Is it truly that difficult to possess a spiritual root?

He originally thought that as long as he found the immortal gate, he would be able to join it easily, but now that he looks at it, the elimination rate is quite frightening

Thank you, Master Xie!

Well, you are the third wave to arrive at the sect, and I see that many people have the disciple selection orders in their hands

There are three individuals who, like the previous young man, possess three-colored true spiritual roots, while another has four-colored false spiritual roots, and the last one has two-colored spiritual roots, which moved Zhao Heng deeply

Without the fate of immortality, there is simply no fate of immortality, even if you were to touch it for an entire day, it would be in vain, so quickly withdraw!

Indeed, I have heard that even possessing a spiritual root does not guarantee entry into the immortal sect, as spiritual roots are categorized into various grades. Some spiritual roots are of such poor quality that they are hardly distinguishable from those of ordinary people

In this case, are we not left with a faint chance of celestial destiny

Zhao Heng's words were cold and indifferent, making him seem like a completely different person from before, which caused Duan Xu's heart to sink to the depths.

Zhao Heng was quite pleased upon hearing this, and then waved his hand, saying: "You may step aside for now, and later accompany me into the sect."

"Master Immortal, my name is Zhao Long," the young child said respectfully

Zhao Heng's voice sounded, and the second youth stepped forward, imitating the actions of the first, placing his hand on the stone, yet there was still no response.

Duan Xu nodded, his gaze resolute, and directly extended his right hand to touch the testing stone, which immediately reacted.

This time, Zhao Heng could not be bothered to say much. Upon hearing this, the young man immediately lowered his head and sensibly walked to the side

He never expected that it would turn out this way

Indeed, this young master possesses remarkable celestial affinity

Zhao Heng was about to boast, but in the next moment, he was left dumbfounded

Zhao Heng's expression turned stern, and he immediately ceased to be polite, stating in a deep voice: "Our sect has regulations; those with mixed spiritual roots will not be accepted, in order to avoid wasting the sect's resources"

Duan Xu, upon seeing this, could not help but clench his fist; he was originally one of them, yet fate played a cruel trick.

This token segment Xu has seen before, and it is identical to the one that was taken by the Song family; it is indeed the 'Apprentice Selection Order' of the Lingyin Sect

Why haven't you left yet, child

Those who have the decree to select disciples may stand aside for the time being. You are already designated individuals within the sect, thus there is no need for further assessment of your spiritual roots. When the time comes, you may enter the sect together with me.

He did not expect to possess a spiritual root, yet he still could not join the immortal sect, which left him feeling extremely unwilling in his heart

This also caused Zhao Heng's originally furrowed brows to instantly relax, and he immediately smiled and said: "Very good, it turns out to be a three-colored true spiritual root, which indeed has a hint of celestial affinity"

As Zhao Heng spoke, someone immediately stepped forward to prepare for the identification of the spiritual root

Sigh

This... you actually possess the Five-Element Spiritual Root!

He has now been driven to a dead end by the Song family, burdened with a family feud. If he cannot join the immortal sect, he truly does not know where to go in the future

At that moment, at the front testing area, a young boy placed his hand on a stone, and as a result, the stone immediately reacted, illuminating with three different colors of light

Next

Duan Xu stood in the middle of the line, yet at this moment, he could not help but feel a sense of tension, as he had personally witnessed the testing of more than ten individuals, and none of them possessed any celestial affinity.

I must join the immortal sect

Ah ... ... this ... ...

Duan Xu felt a sense of panic in his heart; entering the immortal gate was his only chance for a turnaround. He did not want to miss it just like that. Even if it was only a straw, he had to hold on tightly to it.

Subsequently, more than twenty individuals were tested, and Duan Xu discovered that a total of five people were selected from this group

What kind of immortal gate to enter, with mixed five-colored spiritual roots, no different from ordinary people, and extremely poor immortal fate

Haven't I already told you? Your spiritual roots and qualifications are too poor, and your affinity for immortality is shallow. Being able to meet us, the members of the immortal sect, here is already a tremendous fortune. Do not be ungrateful!

Zhao Heng's eyes nearly bulged out, and the two younger celestial masters behind him could not help but twitch their faces slightly

How could this happen...