With everything prepared, the day of the recruitment event arrived quickly.
Countless cultivators and members of minor sects rushed toward the location of Ninghua Sect.
The ancient and weathered sect stands atop the green mountains, serene yet magnificent.
The sheer scale of this event left the cultivators stunned. It was on par with sects like the Flying Cloud Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect, which had existed for thousands of years.
Many people are also wondering, "When was such a large sect established?"
They were completely unaware.
No wonder they managed to take down the Ninghua Sect, the number one sect in the cultivation world, with just eight people! That's terrifying!
Upon seeing the true appearance of Ninghua Sect, they were relieved, realizing they had indeed come to the right place.
The first independent cultivator to arrive was Lin Qianyin, and her sect was the Hehuan Sect.
Lin Qianyin also went to Fenglingtai. After the sect competition ended, she rushed over with the token in her hand. Perhaps this was the greatest opportunity of her life.
"You've come at the perfect time. You can study music with my second senior brother from now on." Shen Sangruo greeted her with a smile.
Thinking of Song Weiyan's off-key chanting, Lin Qianyin felt a pain in her ears and her smile became stiff.
He also relayed a message to the Beast Taming Sect: "Ji Zicang said his master is still moving those ferocious beasts and it will take some time before he arrives."
"It's alright. The place to house those ferocious beasts has been prepared. They can move in once the Beast Taming Sect arrives and they pass the test."
As the first sect recruited by Shen Sangruo, they still have some privileges.
Then came the Hehuan Sect, a total of 105 people, regardless of gender, age, or gender, all dressed in bright and beautiful attire.
They brought their best to the recruitment effort.
"Sister Sang Ruo, we've come to rely on you!" Fang Yu said excitedly.
Shen Sanruo first cupped her hands to Liu Ruyan, "Greetings, Sect Leader Liu. Once you pass the test over there, you can successfully join the Ninghua Sect."
The testing method was used when Ninghua Sect recruited students in the past, and all kinds of props and magical artifacts were complete.
"However, those who fail the test will not be accepted into Ninghua Sect. I hope Sect Master Liu will understand."
"I understand." Liu Ruyan nodded, a smile on her lips. "Thank you."
After saying that, he led the Hehuan Sect members to take the test.
Fang Yu did not go with them. When Shen Sanruo looked at him, there seemed to be a hint of resentment in his eyes.
What's wrong with this child?
"Why that expression?" she asked, puzzled.
Meeting her smiling gaze, Fang Yu said in a deep voice, "You gave me the Beast Taming Sect token, why didn't you give me one?"
He felt that their relationship was quite good, and their performance in the Illusory Realm was also quite good.
Seeing Fang Yu's expression of "I've really misplaced my trust," Shen Sangruo finally understood the reason and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"The plan to recruit cultivators and sects came about after I returned from the Illusionary Domain. Moreover, I didn't know anything about the Joyful Union Sect. I only gave them the Beast Taming Sect's token after I learned about it."
After all, Yuan Jin had previously considered joining other sects.
She never expected that the Hehuan Sect would also be willing to join the Ninghua Sect.
"Alright, go take the test. Your master is watching you."
Fang Yu turned her head, and under Liu Ruyan's death stare, swallowed hard. "Then I'll be going now, Sister Sang Ruo!"
Lin Qianyin and all 105 members of the Hehuan Sect successfully passed the test.
Other cultivators and sects arrived one after another, and soon the gate of Ninghua Sect was crowded with people.
The test was conducted in the plaza of the Ninghua Sect, which could accommodate 100,000 cultivators.
Because of the large number of people, their personal information was registered first, and those who passed the test entered the next round of screening.
With two Nascent Soul stage cultivators, Immortal Lord Changli and Daoist Wuwei, present, the selection process proceeded in an orderly manner.
However, there were also some people who didn't seem to be there to participate in the selection, but rather to watch the show. They were scattered throughout the crowd, waiting for their chance to make their move.
"I heard that the Flying Cloud Sect has started to target the Ninghua Sect. Those merchants who are on good terms with the Flying Cloud Sect will no longer sell any supplies to the Ninghua Sect."
The Flying Cloud Sect's targeting is not just talk; with its power, the Flying Cloud Sect is capable of monopolizing many resources in the cultivation world.
"Without supplies, can Ninghua Sect hold out?"
Cultivation requires a considerable amount of resources.
"Are you sure you can afford to hire so many people at once?"
They thought they could shake the resolve of the other candidates, but before Shen Sangruo and the others could even say anything, there were already a lot of curses coming from the crowd.
"You're not here to participate in the selection process, so why are you worrying about this?"
"Exactly, it's like worrying about something that doesn't concern you, like the emperor not being worried while the eunuch is."
How could they not know what the Ninghua Sect was like? They must have thought things through carefully before deciding to join.
So what if the Flying Cloud Sect is targeting us? If we can't even withstand this kind of suppression, how can we be successful members of the Condensing Flower Sect?
Of course, they weren't after those 100 high-grade spirit stones! They simply wanted to weather the storm together with the excellent sects!
The rioting crowd: ...?
Damn it, Ninghua Sect gave us way too much!
Shen Sanruo walked into the crowd and, without responding to what had just happened, said to everyone, "Please make way."
Soon, a clearing with a radius of ten meters was formed around her.
"That's not enough. Please step back a little more."
The monks didn't understand what she wanted to do, but they did as she said.
"Retreat again, retreat again."
Finally, an open space with a radius of 100 meters appeared in Ninghua Sect Square.
"That should be about right, let's stop here." Chen Sangruo finally called for a halt.
Not only were the cultivators puzzled, but even Daoist Wuwei and others did not understand her intentions.
She said to Immortal Lord Changli, "Master, cordon off this area."
With a snap of his fingers, Immortal Lord Changli unleashed a burst of fiery red spiritual energy that instantly enveloped the open space.
With the help of the wind generated by the feather fan, Shen Sangruo rose into the air and hovered steadily in mid-air.
Amidst the curious gazes of the crowd, he took out the Qiankun Bag and poured it directly down.
Countless treasures poured out: magical artifacts, magical treasures, crystals, materials, spiritual plants... there was everything imaginable.
The cultivators in Ninghua Sect's square watched with wide eyes.
Each item was enough to be the prized possession of a small sect. At this moment, they poured out of the Qiankun bag like flowing water, smashing all over the ground.
This caused everyone great distress; they all wished they could enshrine these treasures, as it was far too cruel.
That's outrageously extravagant!
But that wasn't the end of it. Time passed second by second, and Chen Sanruo still didn't stop.
Soon, a continuous stream of treasures filled the open space, piling up into a small mountain on the Ninghua Sect Square.
The crowd's expressions gradually turned astonished; they finally understood why Shen Sangri had made them give up this large open space!
Those who caused trouble became even more twisted, and this treasure mountain made them seem like idiots just now.
Ouch, my face hurts!
With so many treasures, Ninghua Sect could be completely self-sufficient for several years.
The Flying Cloud Sect is even targeting a trade market!
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