Meanwhile, above the Ten Thousand Paths Gate.
In preparation for the entrance test, the Myriad Paths Sect crafted a floating island many years ago. Whenever the test begins, it floats above the Myriad Paths Sect, hidden in the celestial mist among the clouds.
Only those who start from the Heavenly Ladder at the mountain gate, climb the white jade steps, and gradually complete various trials can reach this place.
Only upon arriving at this floating island can one be considered to have completed the sect entry test.
But simply arriving at the floating island is not enough. The threshold for the Myriad Paths Sect is far too high. Further tests of spiritual roots and talents are required to further categorize disciples into different levels.
At this moment, the entrance test beneath the floating island is still ongoing, while on the floating island, there is a huge water mirror showing the scene during the test, with all the elders gathered around it.
Not only that, even Zhan Hongyuan came.
"The people who came this time all seem to have quite good talent!"
"The name of the Myriad Paths Sect is attractive enough; it seems they can attract quite a few promising talents."
"You can't compete with me this time; I'm still short of a disciple!"
"Haha, save two for me."
The elders were discussing it animatedly.
Standing at the forefront, Zhan Hongyuan, looking at the water mirror, couldn't help but frown: "Have you seen Elder Ruan?"
Upon hearing this, the elders who had been discussing the matter paused, and then one of them replied, "Reporting to the sect leader, we have not seen Elder Ruan. She is probably still at Yanlai Peak."
"Yes, Elder Ruan didn't come to the sect entrance test."
Within the Myriad Paths Sect, receiving a good disciple to inherit one's mantle is a great achievement. The higher the level of the disciples from each peak, the more prestigious it is for these elders, and the more resources they can allocate for their own cultivation.
This is how most peaks operate, except for Yanlai Peak where Ruan Qing'an is located. However, Ruan Qing'an does not do this because, compared to other elders, her talent is already good enough.
Even if she doesn't want to take on disciples to inherit her mantle, the resources of the Myriad Paths Sect will continue to be supplied to her so that she can make further breakthroughs.
Therefore, Ruan Qing'an never participates in the sect entrance test to compete with these elders for talented disciples. In fact, these elders are all very happy, after all—Ruan Qing'an is too competitive.
Upon hearing the elder's reply, Zhan Hongyuan subconsciously frowned.
"They didn't come... Oh well, let's see how things go first."
He murmured something under his breath, then stopped thinking and waved his hand. The image on the water mirror changed, and Shen Changlin's figure appeared. At this moment, his test had reached its final stage.
Upon seeing this, the elder couldn't help but ask, "Is this the person Elder Ruan brought back from the mortal realm?"
"He seems to have good talent; no wonder he can cause such phenomena."
Zhan Hongyuan nodded: "Indeed."
"Alright, the test is about to end. You may all go and sit down and wait. We will select disciples according to the quota for each peak."
"Yes, Sect Master."
The elders bowed in greeting, then took their seats in turn in the pavilion behind the floating island, remaining silent and waiting quietly.
Zhan Hongyuan was also seated in the main seat, with an empty seat to his right.
Clearly, it was meant for Nguyen Thanh An.
About fifteen minutes later, a ball of white light appeared at the location where the floating island connected to the test site below—a figure walked out from it. Chen Changlin staggered forward until he stepped onto the floating island, then bent down and panted heavily.
Shen Changlin had almost exhausted all his strength. If he hadn't wanted to look too pathetic during the sect entrance test, he probably would have collapsed to the ground the moment he stepped onto the floating island!
Ascend the Heavenly Ladder, pass the Mirror of Inner Demons, and delve into the Sea of Blood.
The entrance test for the Myriad Paths Sect is already extremely difficult, but fortunately, Shen Changlin looked around and found that he was alone, so he should have no problem passing the entrance test.
"Indeed, worthy of being a prodigy who has astonished the mortal realm."
Just then, Zhan Hongyuan's voice came.
Shen Changlin subconsciously raised his head and immediately saw Zhan Hongyuan sitting in the main seat, looking at him gently.
Before Shen Changlin could speak, Zhan Hongyuan waved his hand again.
The next moment, a gust of wind carrying warm spiritual energy surged in, spreading and enveloping Shen Changlin's entire body. His tired spirit improved at this moment, and he finally had the strength to straighten up.
"Thank you, Sect Master."
"polite."
Zhan Hongyuan was very approachable, his smile unwavering: "Go and rest for a while. You are the first person to pass the sect entrance test this time."
Upon hearing this, Shen Changlin nodded and then waited to the side.
Time passed slowly, and the entrance test for the Myriad Paths Sect lasted for a full day. As the sun began to set, it seemed that the final deadline for the test had arrived. An elder who had been sitting in the pavilion stood up and gracefully walked to the front of the floating island.
Immediately afterwards, he stood with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice, "The entrance test for the Myriad Paths Sect has a one-day deadline. Now that the deadline has passed, all those who have not come to the Floating Island have failed."
"Gentlemen, let us leave!"
As the elder's voice fell, a flash of white light streaked past, blasting those still in the three secret realms away.
Subsequently, the floating island closed.
Shen Changlin, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them at this moment. He had learned this habit from Ruan Qingan. After resting for half a day, Shen Changlin had recovered quite a bit.
At this moment, he silently observed the people who had come to the floating island. Compared to the sea of people at the foot of the mountain, less than one in ten thousand could reach this place, eliminating far too many people!
After the elder finished dealing with the test, he returned to the pavilion. Zhan Hongyuan looked at everyone and took half a step forward.
"Those who pass the entrance test can enter the Myriad Paths Sect."
"Now, we will conduct a spiritual root test. If there are any special talents, they will be detected. Those who are outstanding can directly skip the threshold of outer disciples and become disciples of the elders of each peak."
"Now, get ready to begin—"
As soon as he finished speaking, the people on the floating island stirred with some excitement.
Shen Changlin stood up and stood in the crowd, subconsciously looking at the elders in the pavilion, but he did not see that figure.
She didn't come...?
Yes, he still didn't have the ability to catch up with her from behind.
At this moment, Zhan Hongyuan's voice came: "Shen Changlin, you are the first person to pass the test, so come and be tested first."
"Yes, Sect Master."
Shen Changlin bowed and stepped forward.
At the very center of the floating island stands a towering black stone tablet, engraved with hidden Daoist patterns, so exquisitely crafted that it instantly awes the viewer.
Zhan Hongyuan said, "Just reach out and press it."
Upon hearing this, just as Shen Changlin was about to reach out, on the horizon—the swirling immortal mist was suddenly torn apart, and a sharp blade of light flashed by, as if the entire sky had been ripped open, revealing a black space from which a figure in plain white robes stepped out.
Shen Changlin paused, staring intently.
It's her!
Zhan Hongyuan shook his head and chuckled, "You were almost late, Elder Ruan."
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