Chapter 5: Unexpected Events

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"Not bad, that is indeed the disciple." Qin Yan felt a bit uneasy in his heart, as the incident occurred suddenly, leaving him no time for further contemplation, and he could only brace himself and admit it.

Everything is governed by reason; even the immortal sect must adhere to rules. Under normal circumstances, what justifies the cancellation of our qualifications

"Your Excellency, the Celestial Envoy, please do not jest."

A slight unease surfaced in my heart

Esteemed Celestial Envoy, what do you mean by this

The white-clad celestial envoy gazed deeply at him and said, "Follow me."

Silence

Wait a moment

Indeed, my heart is not in good condition. From now on, we are all fellow disciples, so it is not appropriate for you to make such jokes.

In a moment, public sentiment surged, and it is no wonder that everyone was filled with righteous indignation. These individuals are all mere mortals; although they may not be wealthy or noble, their cultivation efforts are far less arduous than those of Qin Yan. However, having reached this point today, they have undoubtedly made sacrifices. Just as they were about to embark on the path of immortality, their qualifications were inexplicably revoked. If it were you, could you remain calm?

Although his words were harsh, at this moment, naturally no one cared, and everyone instinctively perked up their ears

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"Esteemed envoy, we do not wish to cause trouble; we simply seek a reason for the cancellation of our qualification to enter. In terms of both sentiment and reason, there must be an explanation." After a moment, a youth of about seventeen or eighteen stepped forward to speak.

Good

His shout was imbued with magical power, causing a buzzing in everyone's ears; amidst their fear, they finally quieted down

Where is the boat of law? The celestial envoy has come to this place; should we not take them to open the spiritual land? Suddenly, what is the intention of Qin Yan?

The spirit-opening ceremony requires a master to preside over it. For the talent-rich Falling Snow Sect, this is naturally not a significant issue. However, to ensure the success of the spirit-opening, it is also necessary to have elixirs as assistance. The spirit-opening elixir is extremely rare, which is why the major cultivation sects of the Martial Kingdom only open their gates every few years, sending out celestial envoys to tour various places and select outstanding young men and women to join their ranks.

Everyone couldn't help but gasp in shock, cold sweat pouring down their foreheads. It was only then that they remembered that at this moment, they were facing a cultivator. The power and wealth of the secular world were merely made of clay and paper, and their own status was simply not worthy of posturing here

Hiss ... ...

It is well known that innate spiritual roots are extremely rare, with perhaps only one in a million possessing them. The vast majority of individuals embarking on the path of cultivation first study the "Manual of Seeking Immortality." After cultivating their internal energy to a substantial level, they then undergo the spiritual awakening ceremony to obtain their spiritual roots.

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The supply of elixirs is insufficient, and naturally, the number of disciples originally accepted must be reduced accordingly

It was only through the account of the other party that everyone understood what changes had actually occurred within the Snowfall Sect

The white-clad celestial envoy turned his head, his gaze sharp as a blade, and finally fixed it fiercely on the young man's face: "You are Qin Yan, the one born into a poor family, who has successfully cultivated the 'Seeking Immortality Manual' without the aid of any medicinal stones or assistance, are you not?"

Before his words had finished, he flicked his fingers slightly, and suddenly a flame the size of a wine cup appeared at his fingertips. As soon as the fire emerged, the temperature in the air rose sharply, and although it was clearly early autumn, everyone felt a wave of heat in their hearts

A stone stirs up a thousand waves; the youths present were all dumbfounded, exchanging glances in disbelief, momentarily thinking that there was something wrong with their ears. After a brief pause, sounds finally reached their ears:

Qin Yan then swallowed and took a step forward: "It is I."

A flicker of anger flashed across the face of the white-clad celestial envoy: "This sacred ground of the celestial sect cannot be allowed to be trampled upon by you insignificant ants. If it were not for the elder's instructions, do you believe I would not immediately extract your souls and refine your spirits, a group of ungrateful fools"

Is there some unforeseen circumstance? Who will take us to open the spiritual entrance in a moment?

Only then did the crowd understand the complexities involved, yet their faces still bore expressions of confusion: "The spirit-enhancing elixir is insufficient; we can simply refine some more. Why must our qualifications be revoked?"

After finishing the gesture, he brought Qin Yan onto the sword light and turned to leave

Everyone, be quiet!

This time of accepting disciples, it was originally calculated that there would be fifty Spirit Awakening Pills, but unexpectedly, when the moment arrived, only thirty were obtained

"Not bad, we merely wish to understand the cause and effect." The remaining youths echoed in agreement, though they were awed by the mysterious celestial arts of the other party, being sent down the mountain without a word left them feeling extremely reluctant.

However, this year there was a mistake; when refining the opening spirit elixir, the control of the fire was not well managed, resulting in a success rate that was surprisingly lower by half compared to previous years

Indeed, on what grounds can our qualifications be revoked? We have also endured countless hardships and have only just managed to pass the assessment of the Immortal Gate. There is no provision that allows for a cancellation at will.

This must start with the discussion of spiritual roots

"Hmph, who has the interest to toy with you ants?" The white-clad celestial envoy turned his head, and it was hard to tell if it was just an illusion, but his expression seemed to carry a hint of gloating: "The decision to revoke your qualifications for entry was personally agreed upon by several elders last night. Do you think I would joke or lie to you about such matters?"

Indeed, you came here to take us to the spirit opening, so why did you only take Qin Yan with you?

The sound of chattering voices filled the air, and the spacious courtyard suddenly became bustling with activity. Noticing the expressions of fear and unease on the faces of the crowd, the figure in white, resembling an immortal, appeared somewhat impatient: "What are you all making noise about? Quiet down!"

The corner of the white-clad celestial envoy's mouth revealed a hint of a cold, mocking smile: "Kailing, stop dreaming. Apart from this kid beside me, all of you have had your qualifications to enter revoked."

Very well! The white-clad celestial envoy nodded slightly, a hint of cold mockery appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Originally, my actions as a member of the Snowfall Sect do not require explanation to you insignificant ants, but today I am in a good mood, so there is no harm in telling you the reason."

Why

Then he waved his right hand, and the flames shot forward like they were launched by a powerful bow and crossbow, with a whoosh, they flew ahead, striking a locust tree as thick as an arm. In an instant, the firelight flashed, and the tree, which was about two zhang tall, was completely turned to ash and smoke.

Upon hearing his words, everyone was filled with a mix of shock and anger

What?

I see now

Recognizing the reality, the crowd became greatly disheartened. Those who had just been the loudest in their cheers also lowered their heads, and it goes without saying that they had naturally conceded defeat.

"Your Excellency, are you trying to scare us?"

"Today, we will not rest until a convincing reason is presented."

A series of unexpected events left the youths waiting to enter in a state of confusion, until they saw the celestial envoy preparing to leave with Qin Yan, at which point they erupted in an uproar and began to speak out in an attempt to stop him

The once lively courtyard seemed to have been pressed on pause, as the previously jubilant prodigies looked at one another in bewilderment

In the midst of frustration and anger, it is certain that there will be a loud uproar