Bell Rings Nine Times, Immortal Emperor Potential!
Half a day later.
At this time, the first stage of the mountain-opening test has ended, and millions of cultivators and geniuses have all completed the test.
One hundred and ten thousand cultivators successfully passed the first level, the Illusionary Sky Ladder.
Regardless of what happens later, at this moment they have all become disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect.
As for which cultivation method to choose, that will depend on the next stage.
Outside the magnificent gate.
"Congratulations on passing the first test. You are now disciples of my Azure Cloud Sect."
"Next, this elder will lead you through the second stage of the sect's assessment, a talent test."
After Elder Ye Bai finished speaking, he turned and walked into the sect.
The three Black Emperor beasts remained at the scene to continue guarding the gate—no, to protect the sect.
Those prodigies who passed the first test were extremely excited.
They are now renowned disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect Immortal Sect Disciple!
If I can get a good score in the second round, I'll take off! Soar to the Azure Cloud Sect!
With this mindset, they entered the Azure Cloud Sect in an orderly manner.
Upon entering, the view suddenly opened up, and the body felt exceptionally comfortable, with every pore on the body gradually opening up.
Immortal Qi! Extremely rich and pure ethereal Immortal Qi!
An overwhelming Immortal Qi of immortality! Immortal Qi so dense it could turn into rain!
This is the first thought in everyone's mind.
Even Ye Jie, who was the reincarnation of the Seven Tribulation Immortal Emperor, was surprised.
"How could there be such a treasure land with such abundant immortal Immortal Qi in the Lower Two Regions?"
"Even in the Upper Heavens, you wouldn't find a place like this!"
"I am becoming more and more interested in this Azure Cloud Immortal Sect."
Ye Jie thought to himself as he walked, observing the environment within the sect.
He doesn't dare to unleash his divine sense yet, because doing so would only expose himself.
"Azure Cloud Immortal Hall, is it? Five Tribulations Sword Body, wait for me!"
Meng Fan and Tang Zhou, who were at the forefront, were also shocked by this, as the concentration of Immortal Qi here was dozens of times greater than that of their own Lineage!
What followed was boundless joy!
Especially Tang Zhou, you should know that their Heavenly Weight Immortal Clan is a family of array formation masters, and setting up and refining arrays requires the assistance of abundant Immortal Qi.
Before long, their more than 100,000 people arrived at the sect's vast plaza.
Many senior disciples also came to watch from the perimeter of the square.
"There are so few disciples recruited this time."
"Yes, the elders said this was all the work of the Five Great Immortal Emperor Factions. Damn it, we must kill them!"
"How many exceptionally talented junior brothers and sisters do you think there will be this time?"
"I don't know, but I do have a few junior brothers whose looks are just as good as mine."
At the center of the Sect Square, the Nine Cauldrons Great Dao Bell stands tall.
The Great Dao Bell was surrounded by a mysterious Dao Rhythm, making it incredibly wondrous.
"This is the item used to test your talents in the second test: the Nine Cauldrons Great Dao Bell."
"Each of you come and strike the bell. Bell Rings Three Times, you can be called a genius. As long as your cultivation reaches the Earth Immortal Realm at the same time, you can enter the outer sect."
"Five rings can be called a prodigy, six rings can be called an unparalleled prodigy, and those who can reach the sixth ring can enter the inner sect once their cultivation catches up. Seven rings can be called a peerless genius, eight rings can be called an immortal venerable if they do not die young, and nine rings can be called an immortal emperor."
"As for the ten sounds, even this elder does not know."
Ye Bai: The sect leader didn't tell me either!
After patiently explaining the detailed rules, he stepped aside and gestured for the examinees to line up and take turns to be tested.
Those who survive eight rings will surely become Immortal Venerables! Those who ring nine times will surely become Immortal Emperors!
All the examiners were stunned by this sentence.
It should be noted that the highest cultivation level in the vast and boundless Heavenly Cloud Dao Domain and Purple Feather domains is only that of a Celestial Emperor.
Legendary figures like Immortal Venerables and Immortal Emperors only exist in the mysterious and powerful Upper Three Regions.
It's easy to imagine the shock these words had on them.
So they were eager to try it out and quickly lined up to take turns tapping and testing it.
Ye Jie, who was at the back of the line, became even more curious.
"Eight rings make one a Celestial Venerable, nine rings make one a Celestial Emperor."
"Then how many rings can I, a former peak Immortal Emperor who was just a step away from breaking through to a higher realm, make?"
That makes me a little excited.
The older disciples watching from the perimeter of the square were all eagerly awaiting the outcome.
They also wanted to see how many exceptionally talented geniuses would emerge from this sect's first Opening the Mountain to Accept Disciples.
"I bet Ji Ni Tai Mei that there will be junior brothers or sisters who are just as unlucky as me this time. Just you wait and see."
"If not, how about I wash your smelly socks for two and a half days?"
The young man, dressed in the robes of an Inner Sect Disciple, patted his chest confidently.
"Alright, it's a deal!"
The talent test has begun, and the examinees are stepping forward in an orderly fashion to tap their instruments.
"Thump!"
"Thump! Thump!"
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
Some bells ring once, some ring twice, but not many ring three times.
This is quite normal, after all, someone who can ring the bell three times would be considered a genius even in the Upper Heavens, which shows how rare they are.
Seeing this, many of the examinees in line behind them also became serious.
It seems quite difficult to get three hits!
However, they quickly came to terms with it.
It's alright if I can't directly enter the outer sect, since it's due to my own talent. I'll just go into the menial tasks and cultivate diligently.
Strive to be promoted to the outer gate as soon as possible!
Meng Fan and Tang Zhou lined up one after the other, and soon it was their turn.
When it was Meng Fan's turn, he clenched his fist again, said a few words, and strode forward. "Brother Tang, I'll go test the waters first."
After taking a long breath in front of the Nine Cauldrons Great Dao Bell, Meng Fan did not hesitate for a moment and punched the Great Dao Nine Tripods Bell hard.
The Great Dao Bell instantly burst forth with dazzling light, and unlike the Dao Rhythm that surged forth after the previous testers struck it, a powerful surge of blood energy erupted from the bell.
Then, a deep, resonant bell rang out.
"Thump! Thump!...?? Nine"
"..."
For a moment, everyone in the square fell silent, including Elder Ye Bai of the Outer Sect Elder and the senior disciples on the periphery.
"Holy crap! Did I hear that right?! We're off when the bell rings!"
"If the bell tolls nine times, he will surely become an Immortal Emperor. This person has the Immortal Emperor Potential!"
After a moment of surprise, Meng Fan scratched his head and asked Elder Ye Bai, "Elder, is that all?"
"It's... all done. Now for the next one," Ye Bai nodded.
He was also extremely surprised by this.
Nine times the qualifications! I didn't expect that although there were few people coming for the assessment this time, they were truly full of hidden talents!
After Meng Fan stepped aside, Tang Zhou followed suit.
Tang Zhou highly recognized his brother Meng Fan's talent.
He is Body Cultivator, and he even possesses the Battle Immortal Body!
Once he grows up, he can easily defeat three thousand immortal venerables with a single hand.
"Hoo," Tang Zhou took a deep breath as he arrived in front of the Nine Tripods Bell, and then struck the Great Dao Bell with his palm.