The Azure Nether Immortal Sect is the largest immortal sect in the Sixth Heaven. When Wuyouzi first arrived in the Sixth Heaven, he was immediately recruited into the Azure Nether Immortal Sect. This was partly due to his master's high talent, and partly because Chu Wanwan had unintentionally saved the life of the Azure Nether Immortal Sect's patriarch on the battlefield.
The Azure Nether Immortal Sect occupies the entire Azure Nether Mountain Range. Looking up from the foot of the mountain, it is shrouded in clouds and mist, resembling a giant white dragon coiled among the mountains. Stepping onto the bluestone steps, ancient trees reach for the sky on both sides, their branches and leaves intertwining to form a natural green dome.
The higher you go, the thicker the fog becomes, and you can faintly hear the clear chirping of birds, but it's hard to find any birds at all.
Occasionally, a mountain breeze would blow by, carrying a slight coolness that dispelled the weariness from my body.
Wildflowers bloomed along the roadside, displaying a riot of colors and emitting a fragrant aroma that attracted butterflies to flutter about.
As you walk up the mountainside, a simple stone bridge spans a clear stream.
The stream flows gently, crashing against the rocks and splashing up water droplets.
The stone bridge railings are covered with moss, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time. Standing on the bridge and looking into the distance, the rolling mountains meet the white clouds on the horizon, making one marvel at the wonders of nature.
Further up lies the Immortal Sect's architectural complex. Pavilions and towers are arranged in a harmonious and orderly manner, with exquisite and unique flying eaves and brackets.
Upon entering the sect, numerous disciples, dressed in uniform blue Daoist robes, either hurried by or gathered in small groups to exchange cultivation insights. In the open space, some disciples were intently practicing swordsmanship, their swords flashing and whistling in the wind.
Some closed their eyes and sat in meditation, surrounded by spiritual energy, their expressions focused.
In a spacious training ground, shouts filled the air. It turned out that a group of newly initiated disciples were undergoing physical training, each one drenched in sweat but still gritting their teeth and persevering.
The instructor next to me occasionally offered guidance, his voice quite stern.
Continuing deeper into the Immortal Sect, a towering pagoda comes into view. The pagoda pierces the clouds, seemingly connecting with the heavens. Climbing the pagoda, the entire breathtaking scenery of the Azure Nether Mountain Range unfolds before you, with the distant sea of clouds churning, a scene of dreamlike beauty…
"Mother, the environment of this sect is quite nice! I'll have them find you a small courtyard with a good view later, so you can stay more comfortably."
Chu Wanwan gazed at the scenery outside the window as a junior disciple led her upwards. The sect leader, Qing Mingzi, resided on the top floor of this tower. It was said to be the place with the most abundant spiritual energy, where only the sect's ancestors, sect leader, and elders were permitted to cultivate.
"Wanwan, don't try to pull strings for your mother. Just stay where you're supposed to live. Besides, your mother wants to get into the Azure Nether Immortal Sect on her own merits, so don't say a word!"
"Oh!" Chu Wanwan sighed helplessly. Her mother was quite stubborn!
When Chu Wanwan entered, thirteen old men were sitting on futons, meditating with their eyes closed. The spiritual energy here was indeed abundant; after entering the room, she was surrounded by spiritual energy, feeling comfortable and at ease.
Perhaps it was the sound of their footsteps that broke the silence, for Qingmingzi was the first to open his eyes, a glimmer of clarity flashing within them.
He looked at Chu Wanwan and her daughter and smiled slightly: "Lord of the Domain, you've arrived?"
Before coming to the Qingming Immortal Sect, Chu Wanwan had already contacted the sect leader of the Qingming Immortal Sect using a communication stone, so he knew that he was going to entrust Chu Lan to the Qingming Immortal Sect.
Upon hearing this, the other elders opened their eyes one after another, then stood up and bowed to Chu Wanwan, saying in unison, "Greetings, Domain Lord!"
Chu Wanwan waved her hand:
"There's no need for formalities. I brought my mother here today because I hope she can have the opportunity to cultivate in your sect."
"Lord Domain, what are you saying? Our ancestor has already instructed us that the Lord Domain saved his life, and anything concerning the Lord Domain is of utmost importance to our sect," Qingmingzi said respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Chu Lan stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said, "Seniors, I am Chu Lan. There is no need for you to do this. I am here only to seek a fair opportunity for cultivation and do not wish to receive special treatment because of Wanwan."
Upon hearing this, Qingmingzi hesitated for a moment and looked at Chu Wanwan.
Chu Wanwan smiled and said, "My mother is quite competitive, Sect Master, let's do as she says! I have faith in her abilities!"
Anyway, my mother already has a top-grade immortal spiritual root, so she can get in based on her strength, and she will become a key disciple that the sect will cultivate.
“Very well then! Madam Chu, we will arrange an entrance test for you tomorrow. Please be prepared,” Qingmingzi said.
Chu Lan nodded: "Thank you, Sect Master. I will do my best."
That evening, Chu Wanwan stayed with Chu Lan in her room, explaining to her some possible situations that might arise during the trials and how to deal with them.
Chu Lan listened attentively, and gradually gained a better understanding of the situation.
"Last time, when my master joined the Azure Nether Immortal Sect, he insisted on taking the entrance test, so I know what the Azure Nether Immortal Sect's test is. Their test is quite dangerous, so Mother must be careful."
"Their trial grounds are a secret realm connected to the Azure Nether Immortal Sect, where there are opportunities left behind by the sect's predecessors. If one is fortunate enough, they may find their own opportunity during the trial, thus greatly increasing their strength!"
"That secret realm is actually a large illusion array. The test mainly targets cultivation level, mental strength, and potential. After entering the secret realm, each person will encounter different trial scenarios, which are the deepest inner demons hidden in the hearts of the trial participants. If you successfully pass through them, you pass the test; if you die in the illusion, you fail."
"Wanwan, don't worry, Mother will handle it carefully." Chu Lan gently stroked Chu Wanwan's head, her eyes filled with determination.
The next day, Chu Lan arrived at the trial site early. At this time, in addition to the sect leader, the elders of the sect, Wuyouzi, there were also a large number of Qingming Immortal Sect disciples who came to watch the excitement.
"Which of them is the Domain Lord? I've heard that the Domain Lord is the most beautiful woman in the Immortal Realm. Both of them are very beautiful, so it's really hard to tell them apart."
"They're definitely younger! I heard the Domain Lord is only seventeen."
"Oh! I admire the Domain Lord so much. I was still cultivating in the Second Heaven when I was seventeen."
"The Domain Lord is a peerless genius, one in ten thousand years. How can you compare yourself to him?"
"Hey! I heard that the woman next to the Domain Lord is his mother, who came from the lower realm. In just ten years, she has already reached the Void Realm. With that ability, she should have no problem passing the Illusionary Trial, right?"
"Who knows? Inner demons are invisible. Once a cultivator has an inner demon, it's very difficult to break through the Void Realm and advance to a higher level. So the test for us Void Realm cultivators is not our spiritual roots, but whether we can overcome our inner demons."
Otherwise, no matter how brilliant a genius they are, our Azure Nether Immortal Sect wouldn't accept them!
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