714: I'll probably participate in Chapter 714!

The test was very difficult—it wasn't just a formality or a performance; it was a genuine, rigorous, and selective trial.

If you passed, you would become Peak Master Jian Wuya's Personal Disciple; if you failed, you could only be an ordinary Wan Jian Peak Disciple.

At this point, his gaze shifted toward Su Qingwan.

Su Qingwan was a Spiritual Power Cultivator who Cultivated the attributes of calligraphy and painting.

Her path was completely different from the Dao of the sword.

If he were to take her in, he would absolutely be leading her astray!

Furthermore, it would be very difficult for her to pass his test.

Su Qingwan was incredibly intelligent. Seeing the Peak Master's gaze fall upon her, she immediately understood his meaning.

Without waiting for Peak Master Jian Wuya to speak, she took the initiative to say, "Peak Master, Qingwan understands."

Seeing this, Peak Master Jian Wuya nodded.

Su Qingwan was a smart girl; there was no need for him to say more.

A hint was enough for her to understand.

Afterward, his gaze turned toward Lin Ruoxi, Qin Yan, and Feng Wuji.

These three had a relatively better chance of passing his test.

Qin Yan practiced a Spear Technique. Spears and swords share the same origin and have commonalities. Although the weapons differ, the core 'Dao' of Spear Techniques and Sword Techniques is interconnected.

Feng Wuji was born with a Wind Spirit Body and also concurrently practiced Sword Techniques.

The Wind Spirit Body provided speed and an elegant sword style, which shared commonalities with the sword Dao of Wan Jian Peak.

As for Lin Ruoxi, she was the one he valued most. A pure Sword Cultivator, single-mindedly devoted to the sword and never wavering.

She had come from the Great Xia Dynasty to the Taixuan Holy Land specifically to pursue a higher Realm of the sword Dao.

"She is the most suitable to be my successor."

Peak Master Jian Wuya thought to himself.

But he did not say it out loud.

The test had not yet begun.

"The banquet ends here today; you may all depart."

After Peak Master Jian Wuya finished speaking, he waved his hand. A surge of Sword Intent erupted from his palm, transforming into countless silver-white rays of light that enveloped Qin Yan and the others.

In the next instant, Qin Yan and the others felt their vision blur as the surrounding scenery changed instantly.

The summit of Wan Jian Peak vanished, the levitating swords disappeared, and the golden tables and chairs, the spread of Spiritual Food, and the Sword Intent flowing through the night sky—everything was replaced in the blink of an eye.

Once their vision cleared, they found themselves at the foot of Wan Jian Peak.

Looking up, Wan Jian Peak towered majestically, shrouded in Sword Intent, resembling a giant unsheathed sword piercing the clouds in the night.

The mountain path behind them wound and twisted before disappearing into the darkness.

The surrounding mountain forest was silent, with only the rustling of leaves as the night wind blew through.

The group exchanged glances and, without saying much, began walking toward their respective Immortal Caves.

Qin Yan and Huang Jiuli returned together.

Their Immortal Caves were in the same direction, so they could walk together for a while since it was on the way.

On the way, Huang Jiuli became moody again.

Her Phoenix eyes were downcast, her red lips slightly pursed, and her entire being was shrouded in a faint layer of disappointment.

Her pace was much slower than usual, her Phoenix True Fire was restrained until it was nearly invisible, and her aura was no longer as flamboyant and intense as before.

Qin Yan could understand. After managing to fight to a draw with great difficulty, she had still received a 'nice person card'—'You are not suitable to enter my Wan Jian Peak.'

Even though it was the truth and Peak Master Jian Wuya was being honest, hearing such words still felt unpleasant.

They walked in silence.

This actually made Qin Yan feel a bit unaccustomed.

Usually, Huang Jiuli was always chattering away, either bickering with him or teasing him.

Her being quiet instead made him feel like something was missing.

After a while, Huang Jiuli seemed to have recovered.

She looked up, and the light in her Phoenix eyes brightened again; though not as blazing as usual, it was at least no longer dim.

She turned to look at Qin Yan and asked, "Qin Yan, what do you think of the Land of Emperors Fall?"

"What do I think? I see it for what it is," Qin Yan said in a flat tone. "It's the place where a Great Emperor perished. When the time comes, countless experts and Prodigies will definitely flock to it. Just hearing Yue Qing's introduction earlier, we know the first floor will be filled with Grandmaster-level Martial Artists. At that time, Prodigies from various factions, Loose Cultivators, and all the major races will pour in. That area is definitely not a peaceful place. It's very dangerous."

After hearing his analysis, Huang Jiuli fell silent for a short while, then raised her eyes with a hint of serious expectation in her gaze: "What about you? If you successfully Breakthrough to become a Grandmaster before the Land of Emperors Fall opens, will you participate?"

After a brief moment of thought, Qin Yan gave his answer: "I should be participating."

"Good."

Hearing this, the sense of melancholy surrounding Huang Jiuli immediately dissipated quite a bit.

"Then when the time comes, if we can both obtain a spot to participate, shall we team up? Being together then, we can look out for each other."

There was a hint of anticipation in her voice.

"There's also Yin Li. If nothing goes wrong, she should also have a way to get a spot to enter Diluo Valley. The three of us can team up then."

Qin Yan thought about it and said, "That works."

Neither Huang Jiuli nor Yin Li was weak, and he had some history with both of them. Teaming up together would definitely significantly increase their safety.

He didn't know much about the Land of Emperors Fall, but he was clear on one point—the space on the first floor only allowed Seventh-Grade Grandmasters to stay for long periods.

In other words, those who could enter the Land of Emperors Fall were, at the very least, Seventh-Grade Grandmasters.

Among those Grandmasters, some would have just broken through, while others would have been settled in that Realm for years, decades, or even centuries.

At that time, he would be at most an early-stage Grandmaster, and facing those veteran Grandmasters would still bring considerable pressure.

Having someone to share the pressure with was just right. Three people acting together and looking out for each other was better than fighting alone.

"Alright, then it's a deal. You'll have to Cultivate hard next and strive to Breakthrough to become a Grandmaster before the Land of Emperors Fall opens."

Huang Jiuli said, her tone carrying a hint of solemnity.

Right now, her plan to become Peak Master Jian Wuya's Disciple had pretty much fallen through.

Since Peak Master Jian Wuya had said as much, there was essentially no chance of her becoming his Disciple.

Wan Jian Peak wasn't suitable for her, and the sword Dao wasn't suitable for her. She should walk the path of the Phoenix, the path of the Bloodline, and the Dao of her race.

Thus, her goal returned to becoming the Saintess of the East Courtyard.

East Courtyard Saintess—that was her original goal for coming to the Taixuan Holy Land.

Becoming the Saintess meant the Holy Land would put all its effort into nurturing her, it meant a massive amount of resources, and it meant standing at the peak of all the female Disciples in this generation of the East Courtyard.

And if she wanted to overtake the other female Prodigies of the East Courtyard—Lin Ruoxi, Su Qingwan, Yin Li, and the others—this Land of Emperors Fall was a massive Opportunity.

If she could obtain some Opportunities within it, greatly increase her foundation, and upgrade her Bloodline, she might just be able to surpass them!

Inside the Land of Emperors Fall, there was the Legacy of a Great Emperor, various Heaven And Earth Treasures, fragments of rules, and the lingering charm of Laws.

These things were the best supplements for increasing one's foundation and enhancing one's strength.