Tang Jiuzhao noticed Gu Qianluo's predicament and gently encouraged her.
"Junlan, tell all the heroes out there, what challenges have you set up?"
Encouraged by Tang Jiuzhao, Gu Qianluo's anxiety eased slightly.
She gathered her thoughts, slowly walked to the center of the platform, and glanced down at the people below.
"Fellow heroes, it is a pleasure to have you participate in the Xiaoyao Sect's recruitment ceremony."
I am Junlan, the sect leader of the Hundred Flowers Sect. Our Hundred Flowers Sect primarily accepts missions to find missing persons.
Since the goal is to find someone, the challenges designed by the sect leader must naturally be related to "people".
If you are lucky enough to pass the first test, you will then come to the second test – finding someone.
The sect leader will provide you with a portrait for reference.
Afterwards, you will enter the back mountain of the Free and Unfettered Sect to search for the person in the portrait.
As soon as Gu Qianlu finished speaking, the crowd below started another round of jeers.
"It's just finding someone, what's so difficult about that?"
"Exactly! This level is way too easy! It's practically a freebie!"
"Finding someone is too easy! Can you make it a little more challenging?"
Gu Qianlu glanced to the side, the whispers reaching her ears. She slightly curved her lips and continued speaking.
"We will use disguise techniques to prepare all sorts of people for you. Even if you are traveling with companions, the people you are looking for will not be the same."
After Gu Qianlu finished speaking, another commotion arose below.
"Ugh! I thought this level would be easy, but it turns out there are a thousand people in front of me!"
"What's there to be afraid of? Even twins can't look exactly alike."
Besides, this is a disguise technique; with careful observation, one can easily detect its flaws.
"Besides this, what's the next level? Tell us! Stop keeping us in suspense!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Jiuzhao waved to Gu Qianluo, signaling her to return to her seat and rest.
"The third and fourth challenges will now be introduced to you by your sect leader!"
The third stage is a martial arts competition, where we will provide standardized weapons.
You only need to defeat ten disciples of this sect to pass this test.
The fourth and final level is mainly about finding hidden objects.
We will provide you with a picture of the item you are looking for. You will need to find the item in the picture within one hour by referring to the picture.
During the search, you need to be extra careful and avoid looking for the wrong item.
Anyone who passes these four tests successfully twenty times ahead of schedule will become an apprentice disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect.
They will enjoy the same benefits as disciples of the Free and Unfettered Sect, receiving a monthly allowance of 2 taels of silver.
"Wow! Two taels of silver! The Free and Unfettered Sect truly deserves its reputation as the number one sect in the world!"
"This time, I'm going to risk my life to get in."
"Sect Leader Tang, everyone is eager to begin the challenge!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Jiuzhao gave a cold laugh and summoned the disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect to sign life-or-death contracts for them one by one.
"Life and death are preordained, wealth and honor are determined by fate. Only by signing this document can you participate in the sect's competition. After signing, your life and death will be irrelevant to this sect."
Please consider this carefully. Once you have signed the waiver, you may proceed to the first stage!
"In that case, I won't participate! I didn't expect to have to sign a waiver of liability. I still have an elderly mother to take care of!"
"Yeah! They didn't say we had to sign a waiver of liability when we came!"
The requirement of a life-or-death contract alone is enough to deter some people.
Fear of death is human nature, especially for men who have elderly parents and young children to care for; they should never sacrifice their lives for wealth.
After Tang Jiuzhao finished speaking, some people left Zhongling Hall one after another through the side door.
Another group of people, after writing their death pledges, entered the first gate of the stone gate.
"My lord, I have already written the death warrant."
With a determined look in his eyes, Han Ying picked up the petition and handed it to Chen Jinheng.
Chen Jinheng's gaze was deep as he glanced at Han Ying's hands, patted his shoulder, and instructed him...
"Be careful! I hope to see you at the final stage!"
After saying that, Chen Jinheng spun around and flew to the stone gate of the first level.
To conceal their identities, Chen Jinheng and Han Ying adopted the aliases Liu Cheng and Han Zhi, respectively, and also disguised themselves.
Even if the Marquis and his wife were here, they probably wouldn't recognize Chen Jinheng.
The one guarding the first gate was Senior Brother Zeyuan.
He took the life-or-death contract, stepped forward, and carefully examined Chen Jinheng, who was a head taller and more robust than him. A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes as he asked,
"Your name is Liu Cheng?"
"Exactly!"
"Did you hear the requirements for passing the level clearly just now?"
"We already know!"
Upon hearing this, Ze Yuan activated the stone mechanism at the stone gate, and after a short while, the stone gate slowly opened to both sides.
"In that case, go and try your luck! Good luck!"
As the stone gate slowly opened, Chen Jinheng's dormant heart gradually became excited.
With just one glance, he discerned the mechanism within the stone gate and devised a solution.
He lowered his eyes, smiled slightly at Ze Yuan, and bowed with his hands clasped in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Senior Brother Ze Yuan!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jinheng flew into the stone gate like a gust of wind. The mechanisms inside were intricate and complex, and the arrows fired from them were all unique.
Arrows with fire, arrows with ice, arrows with poison...
An arrow flew overhead, but Chen Jinheng easily spun around to avoid it. Then, several more arrows came flying from behind and in front.
He swung his sword to knock down the arrow flying in front of him, and then did a side somersault three times to kick away the arrow flying behind him.
In no time, he dodged the flying arrow and rushed forward.
Inside the training room, nearly half of the participants had already been hit by flying arrows and were forced to withdraw from the competition.
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