The Apprentice-Selection Ceremony Again!

Two years later, on Azure Cloud Peak, a Shushan Disciple flew on his sword and arrived at this rising mountain.

Elder Lu Changsheng of Azure Cloud Peak —who in the entire Shushan doesn't know him?

Lu Changsheng's two disciples became Nascent Soul Realm Elders within ten years.

To have trained two Elders in ten years is already quite an extraordinary feat, especially considering only their Teaching Ability.

Moreover, Elder Lu is already Elder at the Dao Palace Realm Ninth Layer. Given time, he will surely become Grand Supreme Elders, and perhaps even the Shushan Sect Master.

This Shushan Disciple, at the Golden Core Realm, was exceptionally respectful.

Ten years ago, it was he who came to Azure Cloud Peak to inform Elder Lu to attend the Apprentice-Selection Ceremony. At that time, Elder Lu was still unknown. Now, things are very different.

The Shushan Disciple landed at the mountain gate. A quiet junior sister was holding a book. Upon seeing him arrive, she slightly raised her head and asked, "Senior brother, is there something you need to visit our Azure Cloud Peak?"

"Tomorrow is our Shushan's once-a-decade Apprentice-Selection Ceremony. If Elder Lu, Elder Lin, and Elder Lian are not in seclusion, they will need to attend. Please trouble you, Junior Sister, to inform the three Elders."

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for informing them, senior."

Mo Huazhi spoke gently and was very refined, which made the Shushan Disciple feel a sense of goodwill towards her.

Suddenly, he realized that Mo Huazhi's cultivation was extraordinary, and he was probably about to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

He was about to speak when he shook his head. The disciples of Azure Cloud Peak were all Peerless Genius, far beyond the reach of an ordinary Golden Core Realm Shushan Disciple like himself. So he bowed and took his leave.

"Apprentice-Selection Ceremony..."

Lu Changsheng was cultivating in his daily routine, received a notification. He did some quick calculations and realized that ten years had passed since he obtained the Apprentice-Teaching Simulator.

At the last Apprentice-Selection Ceremony, Lu Changsheng accepted Lin Qingzhi as his disciple, and since then, his cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds.

Will any geniuses be recognized by the Apprentice-Teaching Simulator at this Apprentice-Selection Ceremony?

Lu Changsheng made up his mind to try his luck.

For the past two years, Lu Changsheng has been constantly accumulating various Medicinal Pills and Talisman.

Currently, Lu Changsheng possesses four Eighth-Grade Medicinal Pills, sixty Rank Seventh-Grade Medicinal Pills, and various grades of Talisman.

In just two years, Lu Changsheng still hasn't been able to obtain a second Immortal Artifact.

The probability of getting the Immortal Artifact back is extremely low.

The probability of receiving Ninth-Rank Immortal Pill is extremely low.

Over the course of two years, Lu Changsheng did his best to solidify his foundation, making ample preparations for his future attempt to break through to the Void Refinement Realm.

The Dao Palace Realm to the Void Refinement Realm is the first major hurdle in Ascension. One must face Threefold Heavenly Tribulations. Only by successfully Tribulation Transcendence can one break through to the Void Refinement Realm, while Tribulation Transcendence will result in annihilation.

Given Lu Changsheng's steady personality, he would only Tribulation Transcendence after making thorough preparations.

"Master, Lian wants to attend the Apprentice-Selection Ceremony too, okay?"

Lu Qinglian has grown into a seventeen-year-old girl, graceful and poised, with her hair piled high in a cloud-like bun and a red ribbon tied around her waist. She puts away her Spear Momentum and wipes away her sweat.

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"Um."

Lu Changsheng thought that his disciples had all grown into the Nascent Soul Realm Elders, and that they were now qualified to take on disciples.

However, since they lacked Apprentice-Teaching Simulator, accepting apprentices was largely a waste of time. Lu Changsheng still hoped they would focus their main energy on their own cultivation.

Furthermore, Lu Changsheng couldn't imagine what kind of disciple Lu Qinglian, with her impulsive and fiery personality, would produce.

For the past two years, Lian has been sparring with the disciples of the Grand Supreme Elders, injuring many of the Shushan Elders. As a result, Lu Changsheng received numerous complaints. Fortunately, Lu Changsheng used Medicinal Pills as compensation to quell the public anger.

If Lu Qinglian recruits a group of mischievous devils with Special Physique, Shushan might as well change its name.

"Qingzhi, you are now one of the Elders of Shushan, and you are also participating in the Apprentice-Selection Ceremony."

"Yes."

"Zhi'er, focus on your secluded cultivation and break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. I have prepared Medicinal Pills to strengthen your Primordial Spirit and set up Qi-Gathering Formation in your cave abode. You can break through with peace of mind."

Lu Changsheng knew that Mo Huazhi was about to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

When Mo Huazhi breaks through a major realm, Lu Changsheng, as her master, receives a corresponding reward for his disciple's realm advancement.

"Um."

Mo Huazhi accepted the Medicinal Pills and went to Lu Changsheng's cave abode to cultivate in seclusion.

The next day, three streaks of light flew out from Azure Cloud Peak, breaking through the sea of clouds, and flew towards the Shushan Main Hall.

The Elders from various peaks of Shushan flew on their swords, and colorful streams of light converged on the Shushan Main Hall from all directions, creating a magnificent spectacle.

This is the Shushan's once-every-ten-year Apprentice-Selection Ceremony, and most Elders will not miss this grand event.

The reason why Shushan is full of talented people is that it constantly selects outstanding individuals from all over Xiazhou.

The Shushan Main Peak is towering Ten Thousand Blades high, piercing the clouds, and shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.

At the Shushan Main Hall Square, tens of thousands of young men and women are anxiously waiting for the commencement of the disciple-acceptance ceremony.

These exceptionally talented young men and women came from various kingdoms in Xiazhou Prefecture, with diverse backgrounds, but they shared the same goal—to become Shushan Disciple.

Becoming Shushan Disciple means embarking on the right path of cultivation. As for future achievements, that depends on one's own Creation.

One by Immortal Bearing, the Elders of Shushan flew over the crowd on their swords and disappeared into the Shushan Main Hall.

The powerful aura of the Shushan Elders made the crowd below tremble. In front of the Nascent Soul Realm and Dao Palace Realm Elders, these mortals were like ants.

"Shushan has a profound history and is home to many powerful individuals; it is truly Holy Land for cultivating immortality."

"Two years ago, an Elder from Shushan Shu named Lu Changsheng saved our Heyang City. If I could become his disciple, I would have no regrets in this life."

"I've heard that Elder Lu is the number one master of Shushan. If one becomes his disciple, one will surely become Elder of Shushan within ten years."

"Shushan Elder made in ten years? That's impossible!"

"It's absolutely true. In the martial arts world, I'm known as 'The Baixiaosheng- It-All.' I know all the secrets and unofficial histories of the Six Great Sects."

"Sigh, I'm already content to be inner disciple of Shushan. As for becoming Elder Shushan, I really dare not even dream of it."

The crowd below buzzed with discussion, their hearts filled with longing.

Even though the thousands of people below are all talented young men from various countries, only about a thousand are qualified to become Outer Sect Disciples of Shushan at each Apprentice-Selection Ceremony, and only about a hundred become inner disciples.

In the Shushan Main Hall, all the Elders of Shushan gathered together, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Haha, how have you all been lately, Elders?"

A cheerful and pleasant voice rang out, and the smiles of many Nascent Soul Realm Elders present froze, their faces turning deathly pale.

"The little devil from Azure Cloud Peak has arrived."

"Today is the Apprentice-Selection Ceremony; surely she wouldn't come here to spar with us again?"

"Thank God."

All of these Nascent Soul Realm Elders had been challenged by Lu Qinglian. Even if Lu Qinglian won, Lu Qinglian would challenge them again and again until she defeated them. Sometimes, Lu Qinglian would even burn their beards and smash their rocks, making her "Infamous" in the Shushan.

Not only the Nascent Soul Realm Elders, but even the Dao Palace Realm Elders were frowning.

Lu Qinglian is currently only at the Nascent Soul Realm, so she won't cause them any trouble. But once Lu Qinglian reaches the Dao Palace Realm, they'll probably be destined to become her sparring partners.

Three figures stepped in. The one in the middle Immortal Bearing and a handsome appearance, the disciple on his left was unremarkable, and the disciple on his right was energetic and lively.

Elder Lu.

"Junior Brother Lu."

Many Elders expressed their goodwill towards Lu Changsheng.

Compared to Lu Qinglian, Lu Changsheng is practically an angel.

However, the Elders present couldn't help but worry.

Lu Changsheng has trained two Elders within ten years. With such an efficient teaching rate, if one or two Peerless Genius emerge Apprentice-Selection Ceremony, who would dare to compete with Lu Changsheng for disciples?