Azure Spirit Sect.
As the recruitment ceremony began, sects and forces of all sizes from the five spirit states of the barren lands had basically arrived.
"Congratulations, Central Domain Venerable."
A grand voice descended from the sky.
Above the sky, two battle boats, one in front and one behind, passed through the clouds, with the three large characters Heavenly Severance Manor on two large flags on the battle boats.
Everyone knew that Heavenly Severance Manor had come accompanying the Central Domain envoy.
As the battle boats slowly descended, the people inside the battle boats came out, with Heavenly Severance Manor's disciples being the first to emerge.
"Look, Feng Xiu of Heavenly Severance Manor is also here. There's going to be a good show this time."
"I wonder which ten people from the barren lands will be chosen by the Central Domain's esteemed ones this year."
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Everyone was discussing in unison.
"The Central Domain Venerable is out."
Someone said, and the attention of everyone present focused on the person from the Central Domain who was about to appear.
Azure Spirit Sect, led by Yu Xuzi, had already walked to the front of the battle boat. When they saw Heavenly Severance Manor, the people of Azure Spirit Sect did not show good expressions. Seeing Azure Spirit Sect's attitude, Great Elder Tu Zhan pretended not to see it and casually said a few polite words.
Then he introduced Venerable Feng of the Central Domain.
"That person is the current Sect Master of Azure Spirit Sect."
"Hmm? How is this Azure Spirit Sect Sect Master's strength only at the second level of the Nascent Soul Realm?" Venerable Feng asked in confusion.
"Venerable Feng, the sect masters of Southern Desolate Barren are basically all in the Nascent Soul Realm. Only their Old Ancestor has reached the Spirit Severing Realm."
"Then why isn't this Azure Spirit Sect's Old Ancestor coming out?"
Yu Xuzi, not far away, heard this and stepped forward, saying.
"Azure Spirit Sect's Sect Master Yu Xuzi, along with this sect's elders, greets the Central Domain Venerable. I will answer the Venerable's question just now. Our sect's Old Ancestor experienced a major battle not long ago, which resulted in the loss of his cultivation, so he could not come this time. I hope the Venerable will forgive him."
"Hmm, I understand. Looking at the scene, your sect has handled this recruitment ceremony quite well." Venerable Feng said.
"Venerable, there is one matter that I do not understand, and I hope the Venerable can answer it."
As soon as Yu Xuzi finished speaking, Great Elder Tu Zhan on the side began to reprimand loudly.
"Sect Master Yu, don't forget your identity. This is Venerable Feng from the Central Domain, a distinguished guest. Instead of quickly welcoming him to his seat, you are still asking questions here. Are you not putting the Venerable in your eyes?"
"I wouldn't dare. It was my abruptness. All Venerables, please take your seats quickly." After saying that, he made a gesture of invitation.
Central Domain's Venerable Feng and the other personnel said nothing and walked directly towards the central main seat.
Heavenly Severance Manor's position was on the right side, while the left side was still empty, because the position on the left side belonged to the barren lands's second largest force, Heaven Sword Sect.
Just as the Central Domain and Heavenly Severance Manor were about to take their seats, someone in the sky shouted.
"Central Spirit State's Heaven Sword Sect has arrived."
Another battle boat also arrived, and then dozens of disciples, a middle-aged man, and an old man emerged.
Great Elder Tu Zhan stepped forward and said.
"Heaven Sword Sect, you all are late. Are you not giving face to the Central Domain Venerable?"
Seeing such a big accusation placed on him, Heaven Sword Sect's Sect Master Meng Wanli immediately retorted.
"Elder Tu, don't slander us. Our sect has no disrespect towards the Central Domain Venerable. We were delayed because of a small matter on the way."
"Hmph, mere sophistry."
Seeing Great Elder Tu Zhan's dissatisfaction with Heaven Sword Sect, Venerable Feng spoke at this moment.
"Since you've just arrived, hurry and take your seats. This ceremony is about to begin."
Seeing that Venerable Feng had spoken, Great Elder Tu Zhan did not press the matter further.
After everyone was seated, Azure Spirit Sect's Sect Master Yu Xuzi announced the official start of the recruitment competition.
Bells and drums rang in unison, and this recruitment ceremony officially began.
At this moment, at Heaven Sword Sect's location.
"Has Young Miss arrived?"
"Sect Master, Young Miss is already at Azure Spirit Sect. She should be in the contestant area now."
"Hmm." Meng Wanli felt much more at ease knowing that his daughter had safely arrived at Azure Spirit Sect.
On the competition stage, Yu Xuzi held a box he had just received from Venerable Feng. He then walked towards the center of the stage, intending to place the item from the box in the central position.
He opened the box, revealing a fist-sized spherical jade stone, emitting a mysterious energy.
"Is this the talent testing stone?"
"That's right, this is it. I participated in last year's recruitment ceremony, and I've seen it."
The disciples of the various sects in the barren lands whispered among themselves.
After the item was placed, Yu Xuzi cupped his fists towards the surroundings, saying.
"Everyone, as per the Central Domain Venerable's request, I have placed the talent testing jade stone on the testing platform. Next, please have the disciples participating from each sect take turns placing their hands on it. The level will be determined by the color displayed by the testing stone."
"There are seven levels of color in total, with purple being the highest and red being the lowest."
After Yu Xuzi finished reading, in the waiting area, the disciples of each sect were ready, and Yu Mingkong was also standing prominently in the female waiting area.
This time, she believed she would definitely make it to the Central Domain. Not far in front of her, a woman in a green dress with a silk scarf covering her face was also full of confidence; it was Meng Yiyue of Heaven Sword Sect.
"The first contestant: Cheng Dahai of Fist Sect." the host shouted.
Immediately, a muscular young man with a scar on his face stepped forward.
"Cheng Dahai, according to the rules just stated, place your hand on that testing stone. Whatever color it displays represents your talent. Go on."
Cheng Dahai cupped his fists and then walked towards the testing platform.
Thousands of eyes stared intently at the testing platform. Cheng Dahai took a deep breath and raised his right hand, placing it on the stone.
One breath,
Two breaths,
Then a yellow light shot straight into the sky.
"What, it's actually Yellow-grade talent. I remember that among the ten disciples recruited last year, four had Yellow-grade talent. This Cheng Dahai has hope this year."
Someone among the surrounding sect disciples said.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect my Fist Sect's Dahai to have such good talent. The prosperity of my sect is just around the corner." the Fist Sect Elder said excitedly.
"Not bad. I didn't expect the first tester this year to reach Yellow-grade. It seems the quality of the candidates from the barren lands this year is good." It was Venerable Feng who spoke.
As he spoke, he slightly turned his head to look at the old man sitting next to him, who was closing his eyes as if napping, showing no interest.
"It seems Elder Sima doesn't even care for this Yellow-grade talent. I just hope he doesn't compete with me for that genius from Heaven Sword Sect when the time comes," Venerable Feng thought to himself. He was now just waiting for that girl who broke through to the Spirit Severing Realm before she was 18 to appear.
Since there were nearly a thousand participants, the testing process was very slow.
At this moment, on a small path less than a thousand meters from Azure Spirit Sect, Wang Yufan and the black dog were walking slowly. Their direction was precisely Azure Spirit Sect.
Wang Yufan heard passersby discussing the Central Domain's recruitment ceremony and found it quite interesting. He wanted to go with Little Black to join the fun.