Chapter 0005: The Immortal Eye on the Divine Spirit Platform
Xu Yu lay closely beside Qin Haoxuan, her lips turning blue and purple from the cold in the thin blanket. Not only Xu Yu, but also the other new disciples, including the strong and healthy Qin Haoxuan, felt the bone-chilling cold.
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Considering that tomorrow is the final test, Qin Haoxuan forcibly suppressed his impulse to venture into the Immortal Poison Valley in search of treasure. After all, tomorrow's final test is of great importance; if he feels drowsy and lacks energy, it would not be good to delay.
As soon as this white jade bottle was taken out, a rich aura of immortality instantly filled the entire table
Under the guidance of the guide last night, they had breakfast and passed through exquisite buildings on their way to the final testing venue
Xu Yu's face, which had turned pale from the cold, instantly flushed red and felt hot to the touch, as she was held in Qin Haoxuan's embrace, not daring to move at all
Qin Haoxuan kicked Murong Chao in the backside, sending him flying, and glared angrily at the mastermind behind the scenes, Li Jing
Qin Haoxuan's ruthless skills truly astonished Li Jing, who thought to himself that this person possesses some abilities. If he could bring him into his own camp, it would also be a considerable asset.
Incense was burned to worship the heavens, and amidst the ethereal sounds of celestial music, the Yellow Dragon Zhenren personally announced the commencement. An elder stepped onto the stage to announce the content of the final test
Qin Haoxuan, holding Xu Yu, did not feel embarrassed; it was nothing unusual for two men to share a bed. A hint of fragrance from Xu Yu's body reached his nose, which alleviated the unpleasant musty smell of the blanket.
He walked over and sternly reprimanded Murong Chao and a few others, then picked up the blanket that Qin Haoxuan had dropped on the ground, handed it to Qin Haoxuan, and said amiably: "The final test is scheduled for early tomorrow morning, Brother Qin, you should rest early."
Gray species
Such an outstanding gray species, who wouldn't want to take him as a disciple? In the future, this lineage may very well become the master of the Taichu Sect
The several privileged youths immediately ceased their actions; although there was an element of fear towards Li Jing, it was primarily the fear of the beast-like ferocity of Qin Haoxuan
The types of immortal seeds are classified based on their strength into colored and colorless immortal seeds. Colorless immortal seeds are further divided into full and underdeveloped, while colored immortal seeds are categorized into seven colors: gray, brown, green, orange, red, gold, and purple
The young nobleman named Murong Chao yanked the blanket from Qin Haoxuan, causing the already warm Qin Haoxuan to feel a sudden chill. Xu Yu shivered, and in his fear and coldness, tears streamed down his face.
Qin Haoxuan, who seemed to have eyes on both sides, was clearly not to be underestimated. He swiftly grabbed Murong Chao's wrist, pinching his artery. The dagger in Murong Chao's hand was undoubtedly a fine weapon capable of cutting through iron like mud, and when it fell to the ground, it was deeply embedded, leaving only the hilt exposed.
The other elders all turned their gazes towards the chubby immortal who had spoken. This chubby immortal was not particularly tall, with a plump body and a kindly smile on his face. His goatee trembled as he spoke, exuding an air of ethereal grace and wisdom.
Next, Zhang Yang from Datian Town
"Not appropriate, not appropriate!" Gu Yunzi shook his head, while taking out a white jade bottle from his bosom.
Qin Haoxuan continued to hold Xu Yu as they slept, and although there were still sporadic incidents of blanket snatching, no one dared to take it from Qin Haoxuan anymore
A punch landed on Murong Chao's face
He and the esteemed Huang Long Zhenren appeared together, along with numerous elders in the viewing platform, indicating their significant attention to this final test
Murong Chao was thrown out sideways, like a leaf falling in the wind, landing on the ground one or two meters away, and took a long time to get back up
The elders in the stands stood up in excitement, their faces displaying a mix of joy, exhilaration, and shock, while also revealing a hint of hostility towards one another
"Gu Yunzi, how come I have never heard that you also understand physiognomy and the art of divination? How did you know that this person has a connection with you? In my observation, this person seems to have some master-disciple affinity with our Xia Yuntang. In our Taichu Sect, the Six Lines Divination of our Xia Yuntang is unparalleled."
As long as there is this one gray seed, the Primordial Sect will face no issues for the next two hundred years, or even longer, as long as it can grow; it could even become the new leader of the Primordial Sect! The current leader was also a gray seed when he tested the immortal seed!
On the second day, while the sky was still dimly lit, with the sound of three crisp bell chimes, more than two hundred young individuals immediately climbed out of bed and, after tidying up their attire, hurried to gather in the open space in front of the bungalow
The final test for new disciples is a significant event recognized by all major sects, and the Taichu Sect is no exception. This year, even the long-secluded Master Huanglong has personally attended the event.
"Come, let us share a bed; this way, it will be warmer!" Qin Haoxuan said as he pulled the curled-up Xu Yu, who was shivering in the cold, and shared half of his blanket with him. However, the blanket was simply too small, forcing him to hold Xu Yu in his arms.
These privileged youths have been practicing martial arts since childhood, and their physical fitness is far superior to that of other boys. As soon as they emerged, they seized several beds, and those who resisted were severely beaten, leaving them bruised and battered. After that, no one dared to oppose them again
Master Huanglong, our Gu Yun Hall has not taken in disciples for a long time. This time, I see that the child named Zhang Yang below has a connection with our Gu Yun Hall. How about you, Master Huanglong, take the lead and allow him to join our Gu Yun Hall after the Immortal Seed stage?
The high-ranking members of the Immortal Sect maintained their usual demeanor, as it was quite normal for all new disciples to be of weak lineage. Strong colored seeds are rare and hard to come by; it would be satisfactory if among these two hundred disciples, there were one or two robust colorless immortal seeds.
"Ahem." A clear voice, as melodious as a yellow oriole emerging from the valley, sounded: "Esteemed senior brothers, my Hundred Flowers Hall has always only accepted female disciples. The atmosphere is too heavy with yin energy, lacking a bit of yang vigor. I trust that with your magnanimous hearts, you will certainly allow this opportunity to be given to my Hundred Flowers Hall, won't you?"
Xu Yu was startled and let out a loud shout. A strong and robust young man beside him snatched away Xu Yu's blanket. He glared angrily and scolded, "What are you shouting for! If you have the ability, then take it back!"
After approximately half an hour, the guide led them to an open square, where a senior expert responsible for the final test of the Taichu Sect had been waiting for some time. Surrounded by them was an old man dressed in the attire of a celestial being, who was none other than the head of the Taichu Sect, Master Huanglong.
Perhaps an individual's destiny may differ greatly in the future, but this gray seed will undoubtedly become a pillar of the Primordial Sect in the future
However, Murong Chao, who had just gotten up from the ground, disregarded everything and let out a strange cry as he drew a dagger from his waist and lunged it towards Qin Haoxuan. Due to the short distance and his swift speed, the dagger emitted a hissing sound as it sliced through the air
I agree with what Gu Yunzi said... You, Xia Yuntang, already have quite a few promising talents, it would be intolerable to give you more!
It was not until Murong Chao let out a cry of pain that the others finally reacted, each one left dumbfounded by Qin Haoxuan's punches and kicks
The test began, and as the real person of falling leaves called out the names, dozens of new disciples were tested, yet all were colorless and lacked fullness, being weak varieties.
The strongest Murong Chao was knocked down by a single punch from Qin Haoxuan. As several other privileged young masters were about to charge forward with determination, Li Jing, who had remained silent until now, spoke up: "Impudence! Who allowed you to disturb Brother Qin's rest?"
This test is designed to assess your level of talent and the quality of your aptitude
Gu Yunzi and Xia Yunzi rolled their eyes in unison, realizing that Bi Zhuzai's usual demeanor of being aloof and uncontentious was merely a facade. Under the temptation of the gray celestial seed, he finally revealed his true colors.
Once the precedent of snatching blankets was set, the shivering youths suddenly became enlightened. A few self-proclaimed strong boys began to openly engage in robbery, while those being robbed fought desperately to defend their blankets, leading to several places erupting into heated scuffles
The Huanglong Zhenren suddenly stood up, his eyes radiating an incredible light, and the joy hidden beneath his dignified face could not be concealed. A gray seed! This is indeed a gray seed! Among the disciples recruited by a sect that has been passed down for a hundred years, it is rare to find even one with such an excellent gray celestial seed!
Not far from Qin Haoxuan, Li Jing was also eager to act. At his signal, several young nobles beside him swaggered out to snatch the blankets.
Beside Xu Yu, Qin Haoxuan witnessed everything unfold. The person who snatched the blanket was so brazen that it infuriated him. Had it not been for the consideration of not wanting to draw too much attention as a newcomer, he would have already thrown a punch.
The act of snatching the quilt has turned into collecting the quilt, and soon Qin Haoxuan will receive this.
As the fallen leaves infused a strand of celestial energy, the "Mingjian Immortal Eye" immediately emitted a grayish light
After finishing the explanation of the levels of immortal seeds, Master Luoye paused and said: "After the test is completed, regardless of the strength or weakness of the immortal seeds, I hope you do not become arrogant or disheartened. The ultimate achievements of a cultivator cannot be definitively determined by innate talent; efforts made later can also compensate for innate shortcomings"
Old Master Gu Yunzi rolled his eyes and turned to look at the thin Taoist who was speaking. Dressed in a purple robe, he resembled a red envelope more than an old Taoist practitioner: "Senior Brother Xia Yunzi, over the past ten years, every time someone joins the sect, they have been taken by you. Even the plump immortal seed, Chiming, was snatched away by you five years ago. Surely not all the good seedlings can enter your Xia Yun Hall?"
Murong Chao was born into a family of generals and practiced martial arts from a young age, learning the techniques of combat used in the military. His reaction speed is the fastest among them.
Zhang Yang stepped onto the testing platform and placed his hand on the "Mingjian Xianyan"
Upon arriving, Qin Haoxuan offended the Third Prince Li Jing, and Zhang Kuang felt a sense of schadenfreude. How could he possibly offend the Third Prince?
The plump immortal master felt the gazes of others and smiled slightly, cupping his fists in salute to them: "Dear senior brothers, junior brothers, and junior sisters, since you are all looking at me this way, do you also think so? Then, Gu Yunzi would like to express my gratitude here..."
Dressed in scholarly attire, the extraordinary and refined Bi Zhuzi hurriedly spoke: "Master Zhang, Ancestor Luo, our Bi Zhu Hall has always been non-confrontational with the world. My disciples are free from distractions, wholeheartedly dedicated to nurturing outstanding students for our sect, promoting and elevating our Taichu Sect. This disciple possesses considerable spiritual roots; if they can join our Bi Zhu Hall, they will undoubtedly shine brilliantly!"
The young men climbed onto the beds one after another, resigned to the dirty and hard communal bedding in the cold wind, along with the damp and musty thin blankets. They all hoped to rest well for the night, alleviating the fatigue from their day and night journey, in preparation for the final test tomorrow, to compose a new chapter in their lives
In the dim candlelight, a black hand reached out towards Xu Yu, pulling away the quilt that was tightly wrapped around her.
At his shout, Xu Yu's eyes brimmed with tears of grievance; despite his frail stature, he did not dare to argue his case. At this moment, reason was of no use; the one with the stronger fist held the truth.
The disciples of the Taichu Sect have recognized that the elder standing on the high platform, with all white hair and dressed in a blue Daoist robe, possesses a certain ethereal demeanor. This elder is none other than the Real Person of Falling Leaves, who is also the master's uncle of the Grand Master Huanglong. He holds a very high status within the Taichu Sect, often remaining in seclusion and rarely making public appearances
Without saying a word, Qin Haoxuan sprang up from the bed in a swift motion, producing a deep, resonant sound from his throat that echoed in his chest
Su Baihua's Baihua Hall stands out uniquely in the Taichu Sect, with all female disciples under her tutelage. This has often caused concern among the other disciples of the hall. It is an unwritten rule of Baihua Hall to accept only female disciples and not male ones, yet unexpectedly, Su Baihua intends to make an exception.