From the time he stepped into the formation to the time the light of the formation gradually disappeared, it only took a few breaths at most.

Compared to trying to withstand the illusion array head-on, Gu Dan is undoubtedly much more proactive.

This naturally led to a more fierce attack from the formation.

But this is just a test after all, and it is not really meant to determine who is better.

Zhen Chi didn't want to intimidate the newcomer.

Therefore, when the power of the formation is fully exerted, those who still have not walked out of the circle will be considered successful.

Although it seems a bit slow, in fact everything happened in just a short moment.

Liu Qingming, who was standing by, clapped his hands and said, "Friend Kong Dao has a sharp mind and a strong soul. He is truly extraordinary and must be something out of this world!"

Of course, he knew the specific effects of the formation left by his master.

It's nothing more than a test of one's character and the strength of one's soul. As long as the strength of one's soul reaches the golden elixir level, it will be easy to get through it safely.

After all, this is a grand gathering for cultivating immortals, and those at the Jindan level are qualified to participate in it.

Especially after the five-stringed phoenix harp left by Luo Qingyin, the saint of the Hehuan Sect, detected the age, the young Jindan powerhouse undoubtedly better fits the definition of a genius.

As he spoke, Liu Qingming flipped his palm and a gilded invitation card appeared in his hand. He handed it to Gu Dan and said, "This is the invitation card for this grand event. Brother Kong has passed two tests in a row and is now eligible to participate."

"Thank you, Brother Liu."

Gu Dan clasped his fists and bowed, then took it with a smile.

"He is graceful, powerful, and considerate of ordinary cultivators. He is truly extraordinary."

"More than just extraordinary, these three tests have been set up for such a long time, has anyone ever passed them so quickly? Even Wang Qianjun from the Chongyue Sect didn't pass it that fast before, right?"

"Hiss~ That's true. Doesn't that mean he is even stronger than Wang Qianjun? It is said that Wang Qianjun is the offspring of a Nascent Soul Master and is doted on by everyone. He is definitely not an ordinary person!"

At any time, onlookers always like to express their opinions, especially after seeing something with their own eyes. If they don't express some opinions, it would be insufficient to demonstrate their own insight.

"Wait a minute, if I remember correctly, he only participated in two of the three tests. Did he go to the test invited by the Holy Maiden of Heavenly Secrets?"

When these words were spoken, everyone watching was stunned.

Logically speaking, both sides have to go through the test, and most people's first choice is to try the test of Ying Yao's invitation first.

Anyway, you don't have to pay for anything, just stand in front, if you can, then you can, if you can't, then you can't. It's extremely simple, and it doesn't waste your energy or money, and it won't embarrass you - anyway, no one has been able to pass so far.

It was not until someone brought it up at this time that everyone noticed that, out of the three tests, Kong Zhai had swept through two of them and had already obtained the invitation.

"No! He definitely hasn't tried the Tianji Sect's test yet."

"Yes, I remember that too. He went directly to the Hehuan Sect's Saint's test to queue up."

"Friend Kong, with your talent, why don't you try the test of the Holy Maiden of Heaven's Secret? Maybe you will be the first person who can pass all three tests?"

The practitioners had excellent memories, and there were many onlookers. Everyone easily recalled what had just happened as they talked, and some even shouted out loud.

If Gu Dan had not expressed the thoughts of the majority of lower-level cultivators before, they probably would not have dared to shout like that, for fear of offending others. However, Kong Zhai did not seem to be a difficult person to get along with, so they were naturally happy to watch the fun.

I'll have more things to talk about if I go somewhere else someday! "Thank you for your kindness."

Gu Dan did not neglect the crowd who were watching the fun, but clasped his fists and bowed, saying: "As cultivators, we should still focus on our own cultivation. Although the Heavenly Secret is good, it is not something we can rely on. If we can do it through our own efforts, why bother to try the Heavenly Secret? If the Heavenly Secret is not there, can we not do it ourselves? Since we have already got what we want, why bother to see how the Heavenly Secret works?"

There is some mystery in these words.

Whether you have the secret of heaven or not does not affect what you have to do.

What you want to do has already been done, so what does it matter whether the will of heaven favors you? If it doesn't favor you, then you will regret it ? If it favors you, then you should say that it's all due to the will of heaven? Either way is not necessarily something to be thankful for. If you can do something with your own efforts, then you don't need to bother with the will of heaven that is difficult for ordinary people to see and even more difficult to control.

Of course, Gu Dan’s real thought is: It is really difficult to deal with the Tianji Sect, and who knows what trouble they might cause.

Although he wanted to take this opportunity to make Kong Zhai famous, he thought that too much is as bad as too little, so he would just leave it at that.

Judging from his performance today, it should not be a problem for him to join one of the nine immortal sects. It is also not easy to give people too many surprises, as others will not cherish him if you do so.

Leaving a little suspense, maybe it will be higher.

"Friend Kong's character is also far beyond the reach of ordinary people. Many people who come here always try the test of the Tianji Sect for the first time, wanting to see if they are the chosen one.

All those who held this idea failed, and no one was able to pass. On the contrary, Kong Daoyou, who had never tried from beginning to end, had already received the invitation.

This is what is called "God proposes, man disposes!"

Liu Qingming admired Gu Dan's attitude very much. The more he looked at him, the more he liked him. Even his disguised and not very handsome face seemed to become extraordinary.

Whether a person is powerful or not has little to do with his appearance.

Words, actions, temperament, and demeanor are all part of the considerations.

There is no doubt that in this regard, Gu Dan is the best choice and the best in the world.

This is exactly the same as a sword will not lose its luster just because it is not placed in a jeweled box!

"I am just an idler in the mountains, I don't deserve such high praise from Daoist Fellow Liu."

Gu Dan waved his hand gently, modestly and politely, which was very consistent with the Confucian aesthetic of the Xia Dynasty.

There is no gentleman more gentle than this.

"Friend Kong, please don't joke. A person like you who is so talented and has such a good character can rise to the top one day. But Friend Kong does look very unfamiliar. I guess you have just come out of seclusion not long ago. Is this your first time showing up in public?"

Liu Qingming asked with some curiosity.

In the world of cultivating immortals, strength is respected.

People who truly have potential and ability are easily remembered.

For example, his master Zhen Chi became famous at a young age. He went through many ups and downs along the way, and finally the name Zhen Chi was firmly imprinted on him. Now when he mentions it, it is an honor and praise, and even his name is no longer important.

As long as one has performed a few deeds, one will always leave his name in the world of immortal cultivation. There are very few geniuses who truly emerge out of nowhere, and most of them have traces to follow.

After all, the purpose of a sect training disciples is not to pamper them or to train a wax figure with a silver spear. How can one know who is stronger and who is weaker without comparing them with the geniuses of the same generation?

If you don't prove yourself, better resources will not come to you for no reason.

So whether intentionally or unintentionally, fame is also a very important thing in the world of immortal cultivation.

For example, if Gu Dan had passed two tests so quickly, he should have been directly invited. But unfortunately, no one was familiar with him, so he could only find a way to join on his own.

After showing his prowess today and announcing his name, if he leaves a deep impression on people, then if there is another immortal cultivation event in the future, he won't have to think of ways to attend, but others will come to invite him instead.

Fame and fortune, fame and fortune, the word fame is followed by profit.

A great name brings great benefits!

Even if he is selfless like Mo Qiu, wearing short brown cloth and living in extreme poverty, isn't that harsh enough? Does he want nothing?

But the Xia Dynasty used his name and the righteousness of Mohism to establish the country, and even promoted Mohism as the state religion. Wasn't it because of the appeal behind it and the will of the people?

Fame may seem superficial, but it is a priceless treasure.

To those who really need him, fame is worthless.

For those who do not want to use him, fame is priceless.

Liu Qingming asked this question, seemingly questioning the basics, but in fact he was promoting Gu Dan's reputation.

"It is indeed my first time to participate in such a feast of immortal cultivation. If there is anything I am not doing well, I still need Brother Daoist Liu to give me some advice."

Gu Dan really nodded.

"What advice do I have? It's a gathering, and everyone can speak freely without any restrictions. I just don't know where Daoyou Kong learned his master from?"

As soon as Liu Qingming finished speaking, he quickly added: "If it is inconvenient to talk about it, Fellow Daoist Kong doesn't have to say it."

In the world of cultivating immortals, disciples from most forces do not mind showing off their own power.

But there are always some special rules that are difficult to reveal.

"ha."

Gu Dan chuckled and said, "There is nothing to be ashamed of. I am just an ordinary idler in the mountains and have no master to speak of."

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"No master?"

Liu Qingming looked stunned. Just by looking at his expression, one could tell that he absolutely did not believe it.

The so-called mountain hermit is probably just a humble term, right?

He must be a disciple who escaped from the sect due to some unavoidable reasons and lived in seclusion from the world.

This kind of thing is not particularly difficult to encounter in the world of immortal cultivation. Many sects will hide away from the world for various unavoidable reasons, or they have provoked a formidable mortal enemy, or they have encountered some unresolvable problems, and so on.

It’s just that most of the hidden sects disappear into obscurity, and only a very small number of them are able to make a comeback.

If they really were from a hidden sect that had a great vendetta against their own people, it would be understandable that they were reluctant to talk about their own sect.

As for whether the other party was really a mountain idler, Liu Qingming had never thought about this.

What era is this? How can an ordinary cultivator possess such bearing!

It’s not that there is no way for casual cultivators to cultivate to the Golden Elixir, but most of the Golden Elixir cultivators have experienced the hardships of life, and there is always a sense of caution in them, which is an exaggeration.

To put it bluntly, most of those independent cultivators are sinister, and they may even often engage in murder and robbery in secret. The thing they hate most is to be in the spotlight.

Even the way he looks at people is filled with scrutiny and contemplation, as if he is constantly thinking about how much a person is worth and whether he can beat him.

It's really unpleasant and has no grace at all.

The Golden Core is almost the limit for casual cultivators. To go beyond that, without the regular nourishment of high-quality spiritual veins and other assistance from opportunities, they will never be able to cross the chasm between the Golden Core and the Nascent Soul in their lifetime.

"It's me, Meng Lang, who is being careless."

Liu Qingming waved his hand and ended the topic with just one sentence.

Since the other party didn't want to talk about it, if he kept asking questions, he would be acting like a bad person.

Gu Dan shook his head and laughed. How could he not believe the truth? However, he did not explain anything further. Anyway, everything would become clear when he joined one of the nine great immortal sects.

At that moment, Gu Dan simply said, "In that case, Kong will not delay Fellow Daoist Liu from doing his business here. We can have a drink and talk again at the Immortal Cultivation Feast tomorrow."

"Okay, okay."

Liu Qingming also nodded repeatedly, "We will meet at a banquet tomorrow. Brother Kong Daoist, please do me the honor of drinking a few more cups."

After such a humble farewell, the two of them were able to establish a good relationship.

This is also Gu Dan’s primary task after coming out of seclusion, to make friends with fellow Taoists and establish more good relationships!

This way, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the secrets of the Meteoric River in the future.

Gu Dan held the invitation and left in a carefree manner, leaving everyone with a graceful back.

But here, the group of bored onlookers still talked about him and speculated about his origins.

Time goes by, it's late summer and early autumn.

It has been announced to the outside world for a year that the time for the immortal cultivation feast initiated by the Holy Maiden Luo Qingyin of the Hehuan Sect, the Holy Maiden Ying Yaoyao of the Tianji Sect, and the Zhen Chi of the Tianyan Sect has arrived.

As the imperial capital of the Xia Dynasty, every street looks exceptionally clean, decorated with red and green and adorned with auspicious trees.

Moreover, above the imperial capital, it had been a long time since one could see cultivators flying around.

But this is not because there are too few monks coming, but because there are too many.

It would be bad to fly over people's heads all the time, maybe you would offend someone? There are always petty people!

Therefore, during grand events of cultivating immortals, it has become an unwritten rule in the world of cultivating immortals to fly less often unless necessary.

My fellow Daoist, you didn't want to accidentally fly over the head of a petty-minded Nascent Soul Master just after taking off, and almost get killed by a mistaken spiritual energy, right?

There were two immortal cultivation feasts held in the Xia Dynasty.

One is the Tianxia Academy, where everyone is welcome as a guest. It is almost entirely hosted by the Wanfa Alliance. Anyone with the strength to build a foundation can go and join in the fun.

The other place is a genuine feast for cultivating immortals, where one can nominally eat at the same table with the chosen ones like Luo Qingyin, Ying Yaoyao, and Zhen Chi, and discuss their own views and express their opinions.

Those who can make it into this circle not only have natural talents, but also have extraordinary energy behind them.

In other words, being able to come in is a kind of strength in itself.

When Gu Dan walked to the familiar street holding the invitation, the street had been shrouded in a formation. Others looking from the outside could only see a thick fog inside, and the things inside could not be seen clearly at all.

There were two people guarding both sides of the street.

One was the formation-obsessed disciple Liu Qingming, and the other was a very beautiful woman in green, who was Luo Qingyin's personal maid.

"Fellow Daoist Liu, we meet again."

"Friend Kong Dao, you are here!"

The two of them greeted each other like familiar friends. Xiaoqing, who was standing by, glanced at Gu Dan, but felt that he was quite unfamiliar.

"invitation."

Gu Dan handed over the invitation with both hands.

Liu Qingming also took it with both hands, but he did not check it at all. Instead, he said, "Friend Kong, please go in quickly. I will find Brother Kong for a drink later."

The invitation is just a channel. For people with real ability, since you have already met them, just showing your face is enough.

"Sure, sure."

Gu Dan did not delay and came to the entrance of the formation.

After taking one step, it was as if heaven and earth changed. (End of this chapter)