For fifty years, a full fifty years, the agony of separation as if between heaven and earth was known only to himself.
"Have you heard? The difficulty of this year's new disciple selection has increased again, from the ninth heaven of the Great Wheel King Realm in previous years to requiring the first heaven of the Floating Void Realm."
"Is that so? Fortunately, this young master has long reached the first heaven of the Floating Void Realm, and is currently at the second!"
"Why do you all want to join the Heavenly Profound Sect so much?"
"Fellow immortal friend, are you here to joke? Everyone knows that the Heavenly Profound Sect has abundant resources and rapid cultivation. Let me tell you secretly, some people who were mediocre at the start joined the Heavenly Profound Sect and emerged as beings in the God Realm!"
"Then I must join the Heavenly Profound Sect."
"Heh, your cultivation... I'm afraid it's difficult."
"Perhaps I'll come next year?"
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"I'll go try too, see if I can get into the Heavenly Profound Sect." Ming Zhi Tian also joined the queue.
He was met with a dismissive glance from the person next to him: "God Emperor Realm? I can't help but laugh. Let alone the inner sect, I doubt even the outer sect is possible. If I were you, I'd find a hole to crawl into."
Ming Zhi Tian ignored him, calmed his mind, and began to feign sleep.
"Tch." The person felt bored, having wanted a fight. He thought Ming Zhi Tian was putting on airs, scared off by his own aura.
Hearing the melodious sound of a golden flute, everyone looked up. Three figures were flying from the clouds, approaching them.
The three landed and sat in seats respectively labeled "Inner Sect" and "Outer Sect" on the left and right.
"It's the inner and outer sect disciples here for the assessment."
This immediately caused a scramble among some people, and the scene descended into chaos!
An inner sect disciple slammed the table! With a single move, he suppressed them all! "Whoever dares to be unruly, I will ensure they never return!"
The people who had been rushing forward fell to the ground in unison! Terrified, they quickly got up and formed a line.
"Gulp!" "Ultimate Realm?! An inner sect disciple is already so powerful. What terrifying existences must the direct disciples, sect masters, and the sect leader be?"
The inner sect disciple then introduced himself: "I am Hu Shang, the chief examiner for this Heavenly Profound Sect disciple assessment. Those who have not yet passed this assessment are not qualified to call me senior brother. Please address me as Chief Examiner!"
At that moment, a proud individual stepped forward, expressing his dissatisfaction: "Why are you so superior? Just because you're an inner sect disciple? Don't let me join the inner sect, or I'll be the first to challenge you. I just don't like you, what do you want? I'm not easily scared, what can you do to me in front of everyone?!"
Killing intent...
Hu Shang pointed a finger! An invisible white light shot out from his fingertip! It pierced directly through the man's body!
"Argh!" Before the man could even announce his name, he was killed by Hu Shang's single finger!
"Hiss!..." Everyone's backs were chilled, and cold sweat broke out.
Hu Shang surveyed the surroundings: "This is the Heavenly Profound Sect. As the chief examiner for the new disciple assessment this year, I, Hu Shang, call the shots!"
The scene instantly fell silent...
The outer sect disciple, Shui He, cupped his hands respectfully to Hu Shang. After receiving a nod of approval, he spoke, "Now, I announce that the assessment officially begins. Please maintain your queue and come one by one. Place your hands on the demon orb to sense. Those who pass the standard can directly enter the Heavenly Profound Sect and become outer sect disciples. Those who fail will be immediately eliminated."
Hu Shang conjured a magical blue orb from thin air and placed it on the table. As a person stepped forward and placed their hands on the orb, there was no reaction.
Shui He waved his hand: "Failed, next!"
"This..."
Everyone's hearts sank, their spirits dampened by half. The difficulty coefficient this year had indeed increased significantly!