8: Saint-level qualifications, everyone is fighting for it

“Dong dong dong… …”

In the Immortal Seeking Sect, the sound of bells echoed above the plaza.

Today was the Immortal Seeking Sect’s triennial Disciple Recruitment Ceremony.

The Immortal Seeking Sect’s Legacy spans over a thousand years, and each time they recruit Disciples, it is an incredibly lively and grand event.

At this moment.

Outside the mountain gate, there was a sea of people.

Tens of thousands of young men and women from various places were orderly lining up, preparing to participate in the Immortal Seeking Sect’s entrance examination.

Looking at the towering and majestic mountain gate that reached into the clouds, the young men and women’s eyes were filled with shock and reverence.

Everyone’s Face showed a hint of anticipation, eager to try.

Inside the Immortal Seeking Sect, some flew on swords, some arrived on Spirit Beasts, and others displayed their Divine Ability, with lotuses blooming under their feet as they stepped through the sky…

Figures rushed from various peaks towards the plaza.

“Bah, a bunch of show-offs, vulgar!”

Jiang Qingchen climbed to his seat, panting, and watching the people displaying their Divine Abilities, he curled his lips in disdain.

As a person, one should be down-to-earth.

What kind of proper conduct is all this flashy display?

In the vast plaza, as the Masters of the Nine Peaks and a group of Elders took their seats, it instantly drew everyone’s attention and sparked a heated discussion.

Many eyes fell on Jiang Qingchen, especially those of the girls.

Because Jiang Qingchen was simply too young and too handsome, it was hard not to notice him.

Many people had researched the various Peak Masters and Elders of the Immortal Seeking Sect before coming.

Someone immediately recounted Jiang Qingchen’s deeds, directly extinguishing the thoughts of those who wanted to join Wudao Peak.

Being handsome can’t feed you!

At this moment, a young man with a white robe and sword-like eyebrows, stood straight in the crowd, his gaze firmly fixed on the Master of Yujian Peak.

He clenched his fists, vowing to join Yujian Peak.

This might be his only chance to change his destiny!

Of course, there were countless others like him!

“Alright, quiet!”

Sect Leader Mu Tiannan stood up and signaled, and the entire examination venue immediately fell silent.

“This Seat is Sect Leader Mu Tiannan, the Sect Master of the Immortal Seeking Sect. Welcome everyone to this Disciple recruitment examination.”

“This examination, like previous years, is divided into three parts: Aptitude testing, ascending the Heaven-Reaching Road, and Heart-Nature testing!”

“Without further ado, let the Elder in charge of the examination announce the rules.”

As his voice fell, he looked at the Elder beside him and nodded.

Under everyone’s anticipation, bursts of bright light erupted in everyone’s eyes.

Immediately after, the Elder responsible for the examination walked out from the crowd, looking at these younglings, his heart filled with expectation.

Then, with a wave of his hand, five testing stone pillars appeared in the plaza.

“These are the testing stone pillars, used to test everyone’s Aptitude.”

“Anyone whose Aptitude reaches Human-Grade or above will pass the first round of the examination!”

“This test is also very simple; you just need to place your hand on the testing stone pillar!”

After the examination Elder briefly explained the Aptitude requirements for Disciples, he directly began the test!

“Alright, no more nonsense, the test begins!”

“Yang Zixuan, Huang Minghao, Hu Yiyi, Jiang Guoyu, Chen Xiaofan, step forward for the test!”

Upon clearly understanding the requirements.

For a time, countless young men and women secretly clenched their fists.

The moment that would decide their fate was approaching.

As long as they could enter the Immortal Seeking Sect, their future would be promising!

… …

“Yang Zixuan, Aptitude Mortal-Grade, failed, next!”

“Huang Minghao, Aptitude Human-Grade, passed!”

“Chen Xiaofan, Aptitude Spirit Rank, passed!”

“… …”

As the test continued.

Jiang Qingchen looked at the scene, his initial anticipation gradually fading, and his brows slightly furrowed.

Although many Disciples came to participate in the examination, the vast majority had Human-Grade and Spirit Rank Aptitude. As for Earth-Grade, only one or two had reached it so far.

Let alone Saint-Grade Aptitude, not even a single Heaven-Grade Aptitude had appeared.

“Sigh, let’s continue watching. I hope there will be a surprise, otherwise, I’ll just have to go down the mountain to search!” Jiang Qingchen sighed helplessly, somewhat losing hope.

Now, there was less than a month left until the main quest’s Disciple recruitment task.

As soon as he finished speaking.

A spiritual light shot up into the sky from the testing platform, dyeing the entire sky red, exceptionally conspicuous.

Boom!!!

This huge commotion instantly attracted everyone’s attention!

Within the spiritual light was a white-robed young man who was being tested.

They knew very well what this spiritual light represented!

Saint-Grade Aptitude!

A Disciple with Saint-Grade Aptitude had actually appeared!

Sect Leader Mu Tiannan and the others instantly couldn’t sit still, their gazes burning as they looked at the young man on the platform.

Jiang Qingchen glanced at the crowd, knowing that these people were preparing to compete for this Disciple.

Just now, the personal information of the young man in front of him instantly flooded into his mind.

【Name: Ye Fojian】

【Age: 16】

【Aptitude: Saint-Grade】

【Realm: Body Refining Third Layer.】

【Cultivation Technique: Nine Heavens Sword Art (Profound Rank)】

【Physique: Innate Sword Body (Origin has been dug out).】

【Personal Situation: Young Lord of the Ye family in Pingjiang City, Yu Province. He was repudiated by his childhood sweetheart fiancée. Later, to seek an explanation, he went to Star Plucking Holy Land, which led to his Innate Sword Body being discovered. Star Plucking Holy Land, in conjunction with Ye Fojian’s fiancée, abolished his Cultivation, severed his Meridians, and took away the Origin of his Innate Sword Body, causing his Realm to fall and him to become a cripple!】

【… …】

This Heaven-Defying Aptitude, this terrifying Physique, this tragic experience—in many web novels, he was undoubtedly the destined protagonist, the Child of Destiny!

Seeing this, he didn't have to worry about being snatched away by others.

He was definitely taking this Disciple!

After all, besides him, who would take a cripple as a Disciple?

While he was thinking, the others beside him had already begun to contend for Ye Fojian.

Wanjian Life, the Master of Yujian Peak, cupped his fists and said domineeringly to everyone, “Everyone, this child has the Aptitude of a Sword Venerable; my Yujian Peak claims him!”

As soon as he finished speaking, it caused dissatisfaction among the other Peak Masters. Who wouldn't want to take a Genius with Saint-Grade Aptitude under their wing!

Fire Lie even sneered, “Heh, what a joke. I think he has the Aptitude to become an Artifact Venerable; he should join my Lian Qi Peak instead!”

Jiang Wuyan, the Master of Saint Sound Peak, also spoke with a clear and cold voice, “Everyone, how about giving this Junior Sister some Face and letting him join my Saint Sound Peak?”

Clearly, no one cared about Face right now!

No one would yield, and even Sect Leader Mu Tiannan spoke up to contend.

“Everyone, stop fighting. This child joining my Main Peak is the best choice!”

As soon as he finished speaking, he drew a wave of disdain from everyone!

“Hmph, my Spirit Beast Peak claims him!”

“Tch, why? It would be a pity if this kid doesn’t join my Pill Peak!”

… …

Jiang Qingchen, unable to bear it any longer, said, “Sect Master, stop fighting. None of you can take this Disciple!”

“Shut up!” Everyone glared at him fiercely upon hearing this.

Seeing this unlucky fellow always made them angry. A few days ago, this guy had even conned them out of a large sum of Spirit Stones and Spirit Pills.

He called it: a wedding gift!

At the time, it made everyone so angry they almost spat blood. If they weren’t afraid that Han Qianfan might suddenly return one day and beat them up, they would have instantly crushed this guy to death.

Now, they truly hated him!

What made them even more exasperated was that this guy, somehow by sheer dumb luck, actually found a Longevity Extending Pill, which directly increased his Lifespan by two hundred years and made him younger.

Indeed, good people don’t live long, but scourges last a thousand years.

Sect Leader Mu Tiannan sneered, “Martial Nephew Jiang, with this effort, you might as well worry about how to recruit Disciples. Otherwise, no one will be able to save your Wudao Peak!”

Jiang Qingchen smiled calmly, “Sect Master Senior Martial Uncle, don’t worry, no one can take Wudao Peak away!”

Sect Leader Mu Tiannan sneered, “Boasting shamelessly. Does Martial Nephew Jiang think he can recruit a Disciple this time?”

Fire Lie, beside him, said with disdain, “If a good-for-nothing like you can recruit a Disciple, I’ll wash my hair upside down!”

Jiang Qingchen looked at Fire Lie with a strange expression, pondered for a moment, then calmly said, “Junior Martial Uncle Huo, there’s no need for that!”

“Since you all think I can’t recruit Disciples, how about we make a bet?”