Azure Lotus Island. As the sun rose, golden sunlight spilled across the island. Accompanied by the sound of three clangs, a new day began, and the clan members grew busy.
In the island's southeastern region stood a steep, sky-piercing mountain. At its top was a vast Bluestone Plaza, where a blue palace more than thirty feet tall stood. Three large golden characters—"Spirit Testing Hall"—were written on the plaque.
Several hundred children had gathered in the plaza, their expressions tense.
More than a dozen Qi Refining Cultivators stood to the side, watching the children. As long as they did not run around, there would be no problem.
The Wang Family's population grew by the day. Every year, many newborns arrived, and their Spirit Roots were tested once a year.
If they possessed Spirit Roots, they could be assigned to the You Generation and embark on the path of cultivation.
Whether they had Spirit Roots determined their future fate. The children were all nervous, hoping that they possessed Spirit Roots.
"My great-grandfather is a Deity Transformation Cultivator. He taught me a technique that lets me tell whether someone has a Spirit Root without using magic. Who's interested? I'll take a look for you."
A plain-looking boy in blue robes spoke smugly.
"Really? Second Brother Er, can you take a look for me?"
A pretty girl in a blue dress smiled sweetly and extended her right hand.
The boy in blue carefully examined her palm, then shook his head. "Little Sister Xin, you don't have a Spirit Root."
The girl in blue froze, tears glimmering in her eyes.
"Take a look at mine! Take a look at mine!"
"Look at mine too."
"You have a Spirit Root. Congratulations!"
"You don't have a Spirit Root. What a pity."
The boy in blue examined the