Azure Palace was the supreme governing palace of the Azure Realm.
The ultimate destination of all sects in the Azure Realm lay here. Once living beings of this world reached the Ultimate Realm, the only way to ascend to the Upper Realm was to go to Azure Palace and learn the Azure Water Covering Law.
And the foremost requirement for obtaining the Water Covering Law was becoming a True Disciple of Azure Palace.
After becoming a True Disciple, one would draw the attention of the various Hall Masters and be taught the Water Covering Law.
Becoming a True Disciple did not mean one would definitely become a disciple of a Hall Master.
Simply put, it still depended on aptitude.
For countless years, these harsh conditions in the Azure Realm had caused many hidden gems to fade away. Those who ascended to the Upper Realm were often the lofty scions of prestigious clans.
Everything was fate.
Today was the assessment for Azure Palace's True Disciples. The halls of Azure Palace appeared high in the sky, while the finest disciples of every sect waited eagerly.
When the Illusory Steps descended, the disciples floating on the sea rushed forward and began climbing.
Among them was one figure who stood out completely. His clothes were tattered, his hair was disheveled, and a nauseating stench emanated from his entire body.
"Hey, what's a poor wretch like you doing here? With that tiny bit of cultivation, do you think you can climb the Illusory Ladder?"
"Exactly."
"You stink to high heaven and have no self-awareness. Get lost!"
The surrounding disciples pointed at him, their words sharp and cutting.
The man gritted his teeth, ignored their remarks, and stepped toward the first section of the Illusory Ladder.
With a bang, the pressure from the Illusory Ladder sent