156: A mysterious force descended and suppressed the entire sect!

Su Yang's voice fell into the ears of every Disciple participating in the recruitment selection.

So many people participated in the Profound Heaven Dao Sect's recruitment selection this year, and these people knew that passing the assessment and being selected would be extremely difficult; in fact, many people lacked confidence in whether they could be chosen.

But at this moment, Su Yang's words truly motivated these people.

Although they still clearly knew that the difficulty of being selected was immense, everyone now had the determination to fight hard for themselves.

If they couldn't even achieve this much, what qualifications did they have to regard a Genius like Lingxiao Sword Ancestor as a role model for their generation!?

Listening to Su Yang's words, everyone looked at Su Yang with great excitement.

Hearing Su Yang's encouragement for the first time, many people developed a more genuine sense of worship for Su Yang on the high platform.

That person in the crowd, looking at Su Yang on the high platform, smiled even more noticeably.

"You are still the same as before, good at inspiring people."

That person muttered to himself, his eyes shining brightly, filled entirely with him, and

—Crimson Phoenix standing beside him.

On the platform.

Su Yang surveyed the newcomers.

At this time, he summoned the divine sword and held it in his hand.

Since Crimson Phoenix's Rebirth, the divine sword's radiance had grown increasingly dazzling. Now, with the divine sword in hand, the brilliant light, carrying the divine sword's unique sharpness, instantly ignited the inner emotions of all the newcomers.

"Is that the divine sword?"

"It looks so powerful!"

"Holy crap, Lingxiao Sword Ancestor looks incredibly handsome!"

"I want to kneel down and kowtow twice to Lingxiao Sword Ancestor!"

These newcomers were overwhelmed with excitement.

Su Yang shook his sword.

A grand Aura swept across the entire venue, and the area below instantly fell silent.

Everyone's gaze was fixed brightly upon Su Yang.

Su Yang continued:

"If you can pass the assessment and officially become a member of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, I look forward to advancing side by side with you on the same Dao."

"I will be your Senior Brother, your Sect Master successor, and in the future, I also hope to become one of the trustworthy guides on your path of Cultivation."

"But the prerequisite is—"

"Bring out all your strength and potential and pass this assessment to enter the Sect!"

"Let me, let the Three Grand Elders, let the Sect Master, and let all fellow Disciples of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect see your excellence! Tell everyone that you are qualified to become a member of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, and qualified to step onto this path to Heaven!"

"Now, the time has come to prove yourselves!"

The light of the divine sword instantly erupted in his hand, and every newcomer bathed in the divine sword's radiance could feel a surge of power spontaneously arising within them.

After a brief silence, deafening cheers and applause erupted in the square!

Su Yang's words completely ignited their determination and heroism; the flames of fighting spirit burned in the eyes of these young people!

The Three Grand Elders, Xuan Qing, Xuan Yan, and Xuan Jian, looked at Su Yang. The look in their eyes was no longer simple gratification, but rather a kind of admiration that implied—Revered Master truly is Revered Master!

Wen Yuheng's gaze toward Su Yang was also different.

He knew very clearly that the true intention of the Three Grand Elders in having Su Yang attend this event was that the Legacy of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect's Sect Master position had already begun.

Su Yang was, without a doubt, a young man suitable to be the Sect Master!

In the future, the Profound Heaven Dao Sect would most likely have the youngest and strongest Sect Master in its history!

If he wanted this new Sect Master to take office quickly, he himself had to work harder, raise his strength faster, and enter the Void Refining Stage sooner!

Wen Yuheng regained his composure and said to the crowd: "Lingxiao Sword Ancestor's words not only motivate you but also inspire everyone in the Profound Heaven Dao Sect to forge ahead. Regardless of whether those present can pass the assessment and enter the Profound Heaven Dao Sect, let Lingxiao Sword Ancestor's words today serve as encouragement for all of you!"

After speaking, he signaled with his eyes for the Sect Steward responsible for recruitment to come forward and continue the ceremony.

A Sect Steward responsible for specific affairs stepped forward and said loudly: "To all young Geniuses aspiring to join our Profound Heaven Dao Sect, welcome! I will now introduce the rules for this recruitment."

"The Profound Heaven Dao Sect's selection assessment consists of five stages, aimed at comprehensively evaluating your potential and Heart-Nature!"

"The first stage is practical combat! Sparring with Sect Disciples on the trial platform, testing basic combat techniques and on-the-spot adaptability!"

"The second stage is survival! Entering a dangerous real-world environment near the Sect, testing endurance, willpower, and teamwork!"

"The third stage is adaptability! Facing sudden situations and illusory confusion, testing mental fortitude and quick wit!"

"The fourth stage is comprehension! Studying basic Dao techniques and incantations, testing the level of Comprehension Ability!"

"The fifth stage is Innate Aptitude! Testing Spiritual Root quality and Physique potential!"

"The total score for the five stages is one hundred. A score of eighty points or above is required to be qualified to become an Outer Sect Disciple of the Profound Heaven Dao Sect!"

"Here, I must specifically remind you of one thing: Spiritual Root Aptitude is not the only criterion for judgment. An excellent Spiritual Root does not necessarily mean you will smoothly pass all assessments, nor does an ordinary Spiritual Root mean you cannot join the Profound Heaven Dao Sect."

"You probably don't know that when Lingxiao Sword Ancestor joined the Profound Heaven Dao Sect back then, he only had a Five-Colored Mixed Spirit Root, the lowest-ranked among all Spiritual Roots. But because Lingxiao Sword Ancestor was diligent and striving, never looking down on himself, nor becoming complacent, he became the Lingxiao Sword Ancestor he is today, even gaining the favor of the divine sword from the Upper Realm, becoming the master of the divine sword!"

"The current you must also possess the same determination and perseverance as Lingxiao Sword Ancestor to have the opportunity and qualification to enter the Profound Heaven Dao Sect and receive guidance from Lingxiao Sword Ancestor!"

"I hope everyone will go all out and showcase your demeanor!"

The Steward's speech caused an uproar among the thousands of newcomers.

This was the first time they learned that Lingxiao Sword Ancestor had actually relied on a Five-Colored Mixed Spirit Root to enter the Profound Heaven Dao Sect!

This news was truly too shocking!

A Five-Colored Mixed Spirit Root was basically trash incapable of Cultivation, yet someone managed to use such a useless Spiritual Root to become such a powerful existence, even gaining the recognition of the divine sword—what was this? This was a counterattack!

Most of the nearly five thousand newcomers had ordinary Spiritual Root levels, but few were worse than the Lingxiao Sword Ancestor of yesteryear. Hearing these words, these ordinary people were incredibly spirited, and flames were clearly burning in their eyes.

In fact, Su Yang on the platform gave a wry smile after hearing these words.

Damn it, he's better at telling stories than me!

How could these youngsters know that my Five-Colored Mixed Spirit Root might fundamentally not be a Five-Colored Mixed Spirit Root!

Especially given the situation that he might now be the Eternal Immortal Emperor, his Five-Colored Mixed Spirit Root was very likely the top-tier Innate First-Grade Five-Colored Saint Spiritual Root!

It was just that the first Seal had not been lifted at that time, and it hadn't been displayed yet.

Of course, he couldn't expose this truth himself!

It must be said that this kind of counterattack story was indeed what ordinary Disciples loved to hear the most, and it was the most motivational!

The Steward pressed his hands down and continued: "Next, every 500 people will be divided into a group, and the official assessment will begin!"

Ten previously positioned supervisors began leading them away.

They were preparing to start the official assessment.

People left the scene in groups.

However,

Just as everyone had left the formation, another cold and stunning woman remained standing still in place.

"This newcomer, you should go participate in the assessment activities."

The supervisor spoke up to remind her.

The woman smiled slightly, walked through the air, and moved step by step toward the high platform.

As she moved, a cluster of black flames emerged from her, burning away the simple clothes on her body from bottom to top. A black dress was born in the black flames, and immediately after, the suppression on her power was also lifted. An overwhelming might instantly covered the entire Profound Heaven Dao Sect.

Even the Body Integration Stage Cultivation of the Three Grand Elders, Xuan Qing, Xuan Yan, and Xuan Jian, instantly froze under this might.

Su Yang broke out in a cold sweat from shock. Who was this? What powerful might!

"Hmph, that fellow still came..."

Only Crimson Phoenix let out a cold snort, seemingly very displeased, but upon closer inspection, one could detect a subtle trace of relief and peace on her small face upon seeing the woman appear...