45: Acquired Dark Demon Body! Are you willing to take me as your master?

After Rong Yuanliang finished introducing the rules of the competition, he looked around and said faintly, “The first stage of the competition begins now.”

With a flick of his sleeve, a stone tablet flew out from within, landing heavily in the center of the competition ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.

The stone tablet was permeated from top to bottom with an ancient and mysterious aura, covered in enigmatic patterns. One look was enough to tell it was a treasure of no low grade.

There was an ancient script on this stone tablet, presumably its name, but Lu Hao did not recognize it.

“All Qi Refining Cultivators participating in the competition, step forward and place your palm on the stone tablet. Infuse a small amount of Origin Qi, and the test will be complete.”

As his voice fell, Qi Refining Cultivators selected by various cities continuously stepped forward.

Soon, the first tester’s results came out. It was a Qi Refining Cultivator from Bei Ling City.

“Tong Xingchao, bone age 20, Upper Spiritual Root, Qi Refining Perfection, total score: 30.”

The person couldn't help but shake his head in disappointment upon hearing his score.

The stone tablet’s test score was out of a hundred, and he hadn't even reached the passing mark! This score was already quite low.

From this, it could also be seen that Bei Ling City was indeed relatively weak, as even such a Cultivator could be chosen to participate in the grand assembly.

It was truly a case of having no one else to choose from; at least he was a Qi Refining Great Perfection.

Immediately, another Cultivator underwent the test.

“Fu Wenwei, bone age 18, Earthly Spiritual Root, Qi Refining Perfection. Total score: 82.”

Upon seeing the words, the people in the venue became a bit boisterous. It was a high score of 82! It seemed that if this person did not perish, he would have a certain chance of entering the Nascent Soul stage in the future.

“I know this person. He is a Prodigy from the Jiuli Sect in Bei Ling City. He is currently one of the targets for the Sect’s vigorous cultivation!”

“So that’s it. Only 82 points after being vigorously cultivated by the Sect? That’s nothing special!”

“Stop being jealous. You don’t have that Aptitude, so no one will cultivate you.”

...

Lu Hao silently watched the excitement from below. After a long while, he finally heard the name of someone from his own Sect.

“Yu Chengyun, bone age 18, Middle Spiritual Root, Qi Refining Great Perfection, total score: 60.”

“Not bad,” Lu Hao smiled slightly.

He knew this person; he was a Disciple of Qing Xuan Prefecture. Initially, he was only at the fourth layer of Qi Refining, but unexpectedly, in just over a year, he had already reached Qi Refining Great Perfection.

For a Cultivator with a Middle Spiritual Root, this was an extremely fast speed.

Of course, this was also thanks to Lu Hao’s Medicinal Pills, as the Bottleneck often traps people for the longest time.

Suddenly, the stone tablet erupted with a strong golden light, and then several large golden characters appeared in mid-air.

“Ge Zilan, bone age 15, Immortal Spiritual Root, Qi Refining Great Perfection, total score: 98.”

“Wow!!!”

The onlookers became excited. It was an astonishingly high score of 98! And an Immortal Spiritual Root!

Even the three Seniors above slightly turned their heads to look at the girl.

One must know that a score exceeding 95 meant one was at the level of a Prodigy. As long as they did not perish, there was a very high probability of them reaching Soul Transformation!

Everyone knew that in a few years, the Lingyun Sect would likely have another Soul Transformation Expert. If she were to also gain a fortuitous encounter in a Secret Realm, it was simply unimaginable!

Disciples continuously underwent tests, and Lu Hao also watched while chatting with his master.

In Lu Hao’s opinion, the results were very clear: almost all the Qi Refining Disciples from Zhongyi City had high scores, with very few falling below seventy!

Dong Ying City’s quality should be second, Xi Guan City third, Nansu City fourth, and Bei Ling City should be the weakest.

There was no helping it; even with Lu Hao’s Medicinal Pills, it was unlikely to close a gap of several hundred years in a short period!

The best score among the Disciples of Qingxuan Sect was only 84, surprisingly from a Disciple of Jin Guang Prefecture. It seemed the people from Jin Guang Prefecture still had some ability.

The Qi Refining Cultivators had finished their tests, and the results were as Lu Hao had estimated.

Next were the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators.

Song Zhen, his Junior Brother, was among them. His test result was 64 points, which Lu Hao was quite satisfied with; it was acceptable, at least he passed.

Dugu Litian did not want to crowd with so many people, so he waited until almost everyone was gone before slowly stepping forward.

Before this, the highest score was 97 points. Unexpectedly, this person came from Bei Ling City, Yuxiao Immortal Sect!

And Lu Hao knew this person; it was Mu Xunyun, whom he had met at the Xuan Tian Auction that day!

“Mu Xunyun, bone age 21, Foundation Establishment Perfection, Immortal Spiritual Root, total score: 97.”

“Mu Xunyun is indeed remarkably talented, haha,” Lu Hao said to Dugu Litian with a smile.

Dugu Litian on the side asked curiously, “Do you two know each other?”

“Yes, we had some contact at the Xuan Tian Auction. He has a good heart.”

“To receive such high praise from you, it seems his future prospects are limitless.”

As Lu Hao chatted, his Disciple had already walked to the stone tablet.

Dugu Litian stepped forward and slowly placed his palm down.

The stone tablet instantly reacted!

However, unlike the dazzling golden light from others, the stone tablet at this moment emitted a dark mist. This mist made people feel an involuntary chill in their hearts upon seeing it.

The mist floated into the air, condensing into several characters.

“Dugu Litian, bone age 21, Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, Acquired Nether Fiend Body, total score: 99!”

The entire venue instantly fell silent, including the three Seniors above who cast shocked gazes!

Acquired Nether Fiend Body? 99? What is this person’s background? His Talent is actually so astounding!

One must know that even in the Heaven Sword Sect, there are almost no Disciples with a perfect score. The last Disciple with a perfect score dates back two thousand years ago!

Because the prerequisite for a perfect score is to possess an Innate Spiritual Body!

Therefore, 99 points was already an unparalleled Genius that made them incredibly excited.

Do not underestimate one point; 99 seems to be only one point more than 98, but the gap between them is insurmountable!

Just like a perfect score Innate Spiritual Body, it means you are the cultivation darling of this world! You will receive gifts from heaven and earth!

However, 99 points completely lack the gifts from heaven and earth; the difference is extremely significant.

“Junior Dugu, may I ask if you have a Sect?”

Rong Yuanliang looked at Dugu Litian and said solemnly.

Dugu Litian’s eyes remained the same. He looked up at the questioner and said, neither humble nor arrogant, “I already have a Sect.”

“May I ask if you are willing to become my Disciple, Rong Yuanliang? I will certainly give you the best cultivation resources within the Heaven Sword Sect.”

As soon as these words came out, the people below showed extremely envious gazes. The best cultivation resources within the Heaven Sword Sect—it was simply unbelievable!

Moreover, Rong Yuanliang was a genuine Void Refining Expert. How many people dreamed of becoming his Disciple!

It was practically a step to heaven, wasn’t it?

Even a pig, if it obtained such resources and the guidance of a Void Refining Expert, its future achievements would definitely not be low!

“Alas, I never thought I’d see a Void Refining Expert actively taking on a Disciple. This trip was not in vain.”

“Damn it, why isn’t it me?!”

Everyone was already disfigured with jealousy, and then Dugu Litian’s next sentence stunned them even more.

“Thank you for Senior’s kind intentions, but Junior already has a Sect, and I will never change it in this life!”

“Alright then.”

Rong Yuanliang was, after all, a Void Refining Expert. Actively taking on a Disciple was already giving much Face; it was impossible for him to plead persistently.

He then swept his Divine Sense across the entire venue and discovered Lu Hao.

“Is that young man his master? Can he teach Disciples at such a young age? But why can’t I sense his Qi?”

Lu Hao sensed that Rong Yuanliang was probing him and felt slightly displeased, so he released a hint of his Qi.

“What!! Void Refining! This young man is actually a Void Refining Expert! When did a Void Refining Expert appear outside my Heaven Sword Sect? This matter is of great importance; I must report it to the Sect Master immediately.”

Subsequently, a message was swiftly sent to the Heaven Sword Sect.