Chapter 74
One: Disciples of the Lingju Sect who have not reached the Foundation Establishment stage are not allowed to leave the mountain!
As soon as the first rule was announced, people wanted to whisper among themselves, but found that they couldn't make a sound at all.
Second: Once you embark on the path of cultivation, you will bear the heavy responsibility of protecting all living beings under heaven!
Furthermore, if any disciple of the Lingju Sect uses their cultivation to oppress mortals, they will suffer the punishment of having their soul and spirit destroyed and being barred from reincarnation!
Third: The path of cultivation is against the will of Heaven, and we disregard life and death!
"The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties and dangers; life and death hang in the balance!"
Please choose carefully!
"If you accept the above three conditions, you can remain in your original line. If you cannot accept them, please leave as soon as possible."
After Leng Xiao finished speaking, the three points were prominently displayed on the transparent wall in extra-large red letters!
Everyone present could see it clearly.
Leng Xiao waved his hand again, the silence was lifted, and a noisy discussion broke out in the crowd.
"Damn, I couldn't speak just now, I couldn't utter a single word."
"Stop talking nonsense, take a good look at these three points, they're a matter of life and death!"
"Life and death are a bit of a distant matter, let's talk about that later. First, let's talk about the first rule: you can't leave the mountain until you reach the Foundation Establishment stage. If you never reach the Foundation Establishment stage, does that mean you'll never be able to leave the mountain in your entire life?"
"If you can't reach the Foundation Establishment stage, then there's no point in cultivating. It's a waste of resources and life."
"What I want to ask is, how long does it usually take to reach the Foundation Establishment stage? If you don't reach the Foundation Establishment stage, you can't leave the mountain and you won't be able to see your family again."
"I was thinking of cultivating immortality while working to earn money, but now it seems I can't even leave the mountain, so what's the point of working?"
"There are still people who are in a hurry to get to work. Let's see if they get selected first. If they don't get selected, they'll have to work for the rest of their lives."
"We've been talking for so long, why hasn't anyone left?"
"Whether they get selected or not is still uncertain. Who would leave at this point? They've come all this way and waited in line for so long, they have to give it a try, right?"
"Actually, there aren't any special requirements for these three. If you can't do these three, then you shouldn't embark on the path of cultivation."
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"Bang, bang, bang," the transparent wall echoed with the sound of being struck by an external force.
"Make way for me, don't block our young master and young lady from becoming disciples." The group walked aggressively to the transparent wall and pounded on it forcefully.
Behind him followed a group of tall men in black, who violently pushed aside the people in line, and the men and women who supported him walked forward.
"What is this thing? Go get your weapons and smash it open!" One of the men pointed at the transparent barrier, speaking arrogantly, and even kicked the man in black next to him.
Once people realized who was causing the trouble, they quickly moved away and whispered among themselves.
"Isn't that the eldest son of the Wang family from Yanlian City next door? I heard that even the city lord has to give the Wang family some face. They can't afford to offend them. I wonder how the Lingju Sect will handle this?"
"There are also the Chen family in Lefeng City next door, the Zhang family in Yunjing City, and the Yang family in Qingfeng City. These are all powerful and influential families. This time, Lingju Sect... sigh, I wonder if they dare to provoke these powerful families."
"The Lingju Sect is full of immortals, why would they be afraid of a few secular families?"
"It's not that I'm afraid, but take a look at the second rule: cultivators cannot attack mortals."
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"Seriously, there are always people like this everywhere. They don't know their place and have been spoiled by their families," Huo Qinglei said, lowering his eyes.
Luo Yi smiled and recognized the troublemakers: "The young ladies and gentlemen of various families, these people are causing trouble, and they even know to gather together. They must have thought of this."
Huo Qinglei looked at Leng Xiao and said, "Uncle-Master, why don't we just throw him away?"
"Throwing people away is not a good thing," Leng Xiao said slowly, glancing coldly at the troublemakers.
When he saw people causing trouble, Leng Xiao just watched, as if he had always been used to it, quietly observing them make a scene.
Huo Qinglei: "Uncle Leng is too soft-hearted to do it, so why don't you let me and Luo Yi go and beat him up?"
Leng Xiao smiled slightly and touched his hand: "Not really, my hands aren't too soft, and my heart isn't that kind either."
"Uncle-Master... he can actually make jokes." Huo Qinglei smiled.
It's just that his and Luo Yi's cultivation levels were too low, so they could only stand in mid-air within Leng Xiao's barrier. If he could fly, he would definitely fly over and kick these annoying troublemakers.
Luo Yi smiled too. He wanted to see how his usually quiet and low-key Uncle Leng would handle the provocation from a mortal.
After all, this is the first time Lingju Sect has recruited new members, which is of great significance. How could they let a few grasshoppers get in their way?
However, the second rule is still clearly stated: If anyone dares to use their cultivation to oppress mortals, their soul will be destroyed and they will not be reincarnated!
"Smash it!"
These young masters were initially hesitant to cause trouble after seeing the cultivator's arrogant entrance, but once the second rule was announced, they realized that cultivators couldn't attack mortals, so they became less restrained.
When the hammer and chainsaw are about to touch the transparent barrier.
Leng Xiao made a hand seal, and the hammers and chainsaws suddenly disappeared. The group of people were so frightened that they took a step back when they saw the weapons in their hands vanish in an instant.
"According to Article Two, you cannot lay a hand on us. We are mortals." The eldest son of the Wang family shouted loudly at Leng Xiao, adopting an attitude of "I am weak, therefore I am right."
Leng Xiao shook his head and said calmly, "Your reading comprehension is poor. You all have weapons. My beating you up isn't bullying, it's 'self-defense'!"
Luo Yi chuckled. She hadn't expected her martial uncle to know about modern self-defense. It seemed he had spent a lot of time studying online.
"You can't... We're powerless right now, and if you use your cultivation, it's just bullying." The eldest son of the Wang family's voice trembled slightly, worried that the other party might actually do it.
Leng Xiao shook his head again and said patiently, "You're wrong again. Your destruction of my barrier is the cause, so how could I not understand the consequence? Where does this oppression come from!"
"The cultivation world values cause and effect above all else. If cause and effect are not resolved, they will disturb my Dao heart!"
Those who disturb my resolve are unforgivable!
Leng Xiao's voice was low and indifferent, carrying a chilling coldness.
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and pointed at the troublemakers. With a wave of his hand, they were lifted into the air and hung neatly in mid-air.
"Ah...let us down."
"I'm afraid of heights, put me down."
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Leng Xiao sealed his mouth with a spell: "From this moment on, these troublemakers will be hung here for three days and three nights as punishment, but my Lingju Sect has a benevolent heart and will allow them to eat one meal a day."
After Leng Xiao finished speaking, he looked at the others and asked, "Do you have any objections?"
Those young masters and ladies had their mouths gagged and couldn't say a word. They shook their heads and hummed, trying to refute.
“They’ve all shaken their heads, so it seems they have no objections,” Leng Xiao said understandingly.
The crowd felt a sense of relief upon witnessing this scene. These people were usually arrogant and domineering, bullying the weak, but now someone finally dared to take action and discipline them.
"To hang in the sky for three days and three nights, just thinking about it is exciting. The gods really have a different way of thinking."
"Yes, I just don't know if it will rain in the next three days."
"Even if it doesn't rain, it's cold hanging in the air at night, and that feeling is... refreshing."
"By the way, what if they need to use the restroom?"
"Haha, that would be a laughing stock."
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Leng Xiao gently raised his hand, and the queue of people was instantly transferred into the barrier.
"We're in."
How did we get in?
"Yes, I didn't even blink, but I just couldn't see how we got in. It's amazing."
"Wow, that's amazing! We didn't fall down at all. We're standing on top of a bottomless abyss. This visual experience is incredible!"
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"quiet!"
Leng Xiao's voice was soft but clear, reaching everyone's ears, and they immediately fell silent.
"The Lingju Sect's recruitment is now beginning. We will be testing your spiritual roots."
"In addition, I would like to add that there are basically no requirements for this recruitment. As long as you can test your spiritual root physique, you can directly become an inner disciple of the Lingju Sect. This is a rare opportunity, and there will only be one chance, so please cherish it!"
These words caused another uproar.
"I knew it. The selection of disciples will definitely become more and more rigorous in the future."
"I'm so glad I came this time. I'm a brave person who's enjoying the world ahead of time."
"Yes, it's good that I didn't leave just now."
"Hopefully, we can determine my spiritual root."
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Leng Xiao waved his hand, and a table appeared in front of the people. On each table was a one-meter-tall "Spirit-Detecting Tree", and the table was positioned exactly to correspond to a line of people.
Leng Xiao: "This is the 'Spirit Detection Tree.' Line up and walk to the table in turn. Those with spiritual roots will have the Spirit Detection Tree glow. Those who do not react will be teleported out of the barrier without spiritual roots."
"Immortal, could this thing be wrong? What if a spiritual root isn't detected?" someone asked loudly.
Leng Xiao remained expressionless and simply stated, "Then there is no such opportunity!"
"Isn't that just pure luck?" the man shouted. "That's unfair!"
Leng Xiao looked at the man, his expression becoming more serious: "That's right, you're standing here now to test your luck."
"Blessed with good fortune and a divinely bestowed spiritual root, you too can now roam the Nine Heavens and Three Realms!"
"If you're unlucky, just go back. Cultivate somewhere else or live out these hundred years peacefully!" Leng Xiao finished speaking, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "Humans are born... just to experience things!"
After hearing this, the man said no more.
Luo Yi and Huo Qinglei were both shrewd businessmen, and they naturally noticed the desolation in Leng Xiao's eyes. They exchanged a glance and sighed inwardly that their Uncle Leng had crossed a thousand years and experienced life and death, and had no relatives or old friends by his side.
He himself may have wondered whether it was better to pursue spiritual cultivation or to spend a hundred years with his family and return to the earth.
Lingju Sect
Ye Zi looked at the live stream feed and asked, "Is this why Master asked Junior Brother Leng to host this recruitment drive?"
“Since waking up, Leng Xiao has appeared calm on the surface, but he has lost the spirit and drive he had when he first chose the path of cultivation,” said Master Yunqing.
"This is also the key to Yu Yun's success in possessing his immortal body." Master Yunqing looked at Leng Xiao in the picture. "Hopefully, interacting with these new children can rekindle the spirit he once had that desire to conquer the Nine Heavens!"
Luo Hengzhi was also watching. He saw that the children whose spiritual roots had been tested had eyes burning with anticipation and longing for cultivation. He thought that he had once had the same feelings.
Suddenly, spiritual energy surged from Luo Hengzhi's body.
"Luo Hengzhi." Ye Zi noticed and anxiously walked towards Luo Hengzhi.
"He's fine; it's just that the sword inside his body has awakened," Old Qian said slowly after glancing at him.
Master Yunqing knew that Luo Hengzhi and Ye Zi had encountered a divine sword in the secret realm, but he had never seen it before.
"My great-great-great... has our ancestor finally woken up?" Long Bao excitedly ran forward.
"Dragon Treasure and Fire Phoenix, why are you still here?" Master Yunqing turned around and looked at the screen, asking.
"Oh no!" Little Shenmu suddenly remembered something. "Master, I dragged Longbao and Huofeng to pick spirit herbs and forgot to tell them about the important matter."
Master Yunqing waved his hand: "It's not too late to go now."
"What important matter?" Long Bao Huo Feng asked, looking puzzled.
Xiao Shenmu pulled Huo Fenglongbao away, saying, "The important thing is to show off. Master said that you two should transform into your true forms and go to the testing site to stand on either side of Junior Brother Leng Xiao. Your true forms are majestic and imposing, which is the greatest honor for our Lingju Sect."
“This job is good. Our moment to shine has arrived. Fire Phoenix, let’s go.” After saying this, Long Bao and Fire Phoenix revealed their true forms and leaped into the air.
A mighty and majestic dragon and a beautiful and auspicious phoenix, soaring through the heavens and roaming the four seas, appeared at the recruitment site in an instant.
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