As the sect master spoke, Li Chungang and the others' expressions gradually turned grim.
Although they knew why things had turned out this way, what they cared about more was that their plan to lie low had failed.
According to him, the best resources were undoubtedly found in the handful of superior cave residences. Yet entering them required competition—and even defending them.
What did that mean? At the very least, they would have to defeat someone every month. Otherwise, they might not even be able to keep their status, position, and resources.
But this was hardly good news for cultivators. After all, their cultivation and strength required constant training and improvement.
Once something like this happened, however, their cultivation routines would be directly affected. Only Li Chungang could cultivate the Draw Sword technique in exchange for rewards.
An ordinary person would definitely be constantly disturbed, and something might even go wrong eventually. This was no good thing.
"All right."
However, the sect master and the others had no intention of asking whether the disciples were willing. After clapping his hands, the sect master said directly, "Begin!"
"Conduct the true entrance examination!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
Acknowledgments rang out, and one figure after another appeared in the plaza.
Before long, twelve young men holding special bronze mirrors appeared in the square. They looked at Li Chungang and the others. "Line up!"
"All of you, form twelve lines and come forward one by one for testing!"
"Anyone who disobeys will be expelled from the Heaven Sword Sect and stripped of the qualification to join it."
As soon as he spoke, the twelve men waved their hands, and tables immediately appeared before them.
Seeing this, the cultivators in the plaza began moving. Before long, twelve short lines formed across the square.
Li Chungang and the