Some beg on the streets, some eat grass roots and tree bark, they all come from far away.
I climbed over mountains and crossed rivers just for the illusory dream of becoming an immortal, but now... bang, he fell to the ground with his eyes rolled back, unconscious.
The disciples of Shangyuan Sect immediately stepped forward, lifted him up, and carried him down the mountain.
The little tree demon was reluctant to leave: "Dad and Mom, you have to stay here and watch over me."
Xihe nodded, patted his head, and pushed him forward: "Go quickly, and make sure to climb to the top."
The little tree demon instantly nodded vigorously like a soldier who had received an order, clenched his fists, turned around and rushed towards the ladder. At this time, only the relatives and friends of the person who climbed the ladder were left in the entire square.
Shangyuan Sect is a large sect with strict selection.
Having spiritual roots does not mean that you can join the sect. Only by climbing the ladder, entering the mountain gate, and then going through ten days and nights of fighting wits and courage can you truly become an outer disciple.
As for those who cannot climb the ladder to heaven, they will be trained for a period of time and then sent to the lower sect.
The so-called lower sect is a subsidiary sect of Shangyuan Sect. Naturally, its resources and masters are not as good as those of the main sect, but it is also a place to return to. Moreover, Shangyuan Sect holds a competition among subsidiary sects every five years. The top three can still choose whether to return to the sect.
In general, Shangyuan Sect still adheres to the principle that the strong are respected.
Only the strong and the talented can enjoy the best resources, including Dharma, companions, wealth, and land, which are a microcosm of the entire world of immortal cultivation.
The little tree demon is a natural wood spirit with extraordinary talent and excellent comprehension. It is a foregone conclusion that he will enter the Shangyuan Sect, but Xihe still hopes that he will go all out to face every challenge and strive to be the first.
"Xiaobao will definitely do his best."
Fan Xiu squeezed her hand.
Uncle Zhong also nodded excitedly: "Young Master must be the first!"
There is a long ladder with no end in sight. All the climbers grit their teeth and strive to climb, their eyes fixed on the summit, with only one belief in their hearts: reach the summit and become immortal!
In order to select the most outstanding immortal cultivators, Shangyuan Sect has set up many obstacles on the ladder to heaven.
The first layer is gravity.
The second layer, illusion.
The third level, obsession.
The fourth level is karma.
No matter you are a cultivator who has already practiced Taoism or a mortal with an empty Dantian, once you step onto the Immortal Ladder, you will no longer be able to use elixirs or spiritual power.
After passing the first level, you will enter the second level. You will face the temptations of gorgeous clothes, gold and silver jewelry, official titles, beauties and fairies, etc. Most people are stuck at this level, and only those with a firm mind can pass.
Xihe and others looked at the ladder from below, and saw many people with crazy and ugly expressions, and they were obviously blinded.
She looked at the first person on the ladder, a disheveled beggar with grimy hands, yet he ignored everything around him, concentrating solely on climbing. Behind her were five or six people, all of whom had reached the Obsession level.
The little tree demon was on the fourth floor, with sweat on his forehead, and was obviously a little impatient.
Uncle Zhong hurriedly looked at Xihe: "Young Madam, the young master..."
Xihe said calmly: "No problem."
Most of the people in front were teenagers. In front of the little tree demon was a rich young man. At this time, he didn't care about his image at all. He casually tied his brocade robe around his waist and climbed up with sweat on his forehead.
The second was a young girl draped in jewels and jade, her face rosy and her forehead beaded with sweat. Behind the little tree demon was a pale-faced scholar wearing a scholar's cap, mumbling something. Listening closely, he was reciting a text... Next to him was a chubby little boy, muttering about various things like chicken wings and grilled fish, forming a duet.
Little tree demon: "..."
He frowned fiercely, he was hungry.
In the main hall of Shangyuan Sect, the elders of the sect observed through the water mirror: "..."
What a bizarre combination! Beggars, scholars, rich young masters, and even demons... The Danfeng Peak Master laughed awkwardly, "This year is truly filled with talented people."
The elders also said: "That's right, our Shangyuan Sect will have a few more talented people."
One of the elders suddenly exclaimed, "Huh?" and pointed at the ladder. "That kid is pretty good! He's actually surpassed the two people in front of him and is now in second place."
The headmaster looked over immediately and saw that his chosen disciple had caught up with the second place at an extremely fast speed. His fair and tender face was full of determination. His eyes looked past the little beggar and towards the peak ten meters away.
The headmaster raised his eyebrows, and his expression softened slightly: "This boy is not bad."
The Jade Maiden Peak Master looked at the little girl who was in third place and said with a smile, "This girl is destined to be with Jade Maiden Peak. Please don't compete with me."
She wore flowers and jade in her hair, and a peony palace dress, which made her look rich and elegant. She was different from the mainstream of the immortal world who advocated immortal and graceful postures. However, she could become the master of a peak, so her strength should not be underestimated.
At this moment, changes occurred on the ladder again.
The little tree demon climbed up wholeheartedly and had already surpassed the little beggar by half his body. Now he was only five meters away from the finish line. They were both sweating and panting.
The headmaster leaned back slightly in his chair and said, "It seems the situation is settled."
The little tree demon is a demon, and is personally taught by Xihe, so his strength is naturally superior. The little beggar is only seven or eight years old, and his body is skinny. It is a miracle that he can survive until now. It is difficult for him to surpass the little tree demon.
Just when everyone was wondering which disciple to snatch next, the little beggar suddenly moved.
She gritted her teeth under the immense pressure and climbed to her feet, supporting herself on her knees. Step by step, she walked faster and faster. Her small body trembled constantly, and her bare feet were covered in blood, leaving a bloody footprint with every step... Thump, she stepped onto the last step.
The little tree demon turned his head subconsciously, and the little beggar fell to the ground, grinning: "I am the first too!"
All the sect elders were shocked: "This child is incredible."
Boom——
The bells rang,
A clear voice echoed through the mountain gate: "The test is over."
The ladder to heaven vibrated, all the illusions disappeared, and the promoted disciples were transferred to the outer courtyard of Shangyuan Sect along with the formation. What followed was a ten-day and ten-night journey through the mountains and forests three days later. However, that was Shangyuan Sect's own business, and Xihe and others could not see it.
Seeing the little tree demon and the little beggar climb up the ladder to heaven, they turned and left.
Uncle Zhong was still very excited along the way, and he kept lamenting: "If only I were born a few decades later."
It would be such a shame not to participate in such a grand event. Fan Xiu laughed and asked why he didn't go when he was asked to try before. Uncle Zhong immediately scratched his head in embarrassment. Isn't he a coward...
After returning to the city and waiting for more than ten days, news came from Shangyuan Sect about the ceremony of recruiting disciples.
It was a clear and sunny day.
The Shangyuan Sect was draped in red silk, and the various major sects arrived in droves, their cranes soaring into the air, creating a bustling atmosphere. Fairy Luoxia, the Shangyu Fairy, and many other rare beauties in the world of cultivation were a feast for the eyes... Xihe and the others, fully dressed, took their seats on the viewing platform, led by the sect leader's disciples.
She was dressed in blue and sat at the first seat with Fan Xiu, attracting the attention of countless guests.
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