Bi Bidong, Eight Chimes!

At this moment.

Tang San was already imagining the sect discovering his talent and beginning to nurture him vigorously.

"Mm, seven chimes... still Outer Sect!"

"Fine... I'll climb my way up step by step with my own strength."

Hearing the elder's words, Tang San was not disappointed. He would keep his feet on the ground and take things one step at a time—just get it done!

Hadn't he always lived like this ever since he began cultivating?

The test continued.

However, after Tang San's previous seven chimes, even those who produced four or five chimes were overshadowed.

It was Bi Bidong's turn to be tested.

Bi Bidong stepped forward and touched the Emperor Dao Bell. Feeling the pressure emanating from it, she was immediately stunned.

She had originally planned to just go with the flow and enter the sect, even intending to suppress her cultivation and talent.

But after arriving, she discovered that this sect was so powerful—who wouldn't be overwhelmed?

With her strength and combat experience, the position of first among the Outer Disciples should have been hers without question. But now, it seemed a rival had appeared, and she could not afford to underestimate anyone.

Then there was no need to hide her abilities. Any sect would favor disciples with outstanding talent and great strength.

To hell with being some ordinary, steady Outer Sect senior sister!

If she was going to be one, she would be a personally taught senior sister with peerless talent and overwhelming strength.

The sharp edge she had long cast aside ignited once more.

"Tang San got seven chimes?"

"I wonder how many chimes this Empress can strike."

Bi Bidong casually threw a punch at the Emperor Dao Bell.

"Dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong!"

Eight chimes rang out from the Emperor Dao Bell.

It was actually eight chimes!

The potential of a Dou Zun—she would surely become a Dou Zun in the future!

This person... no, this senior sister, this senior sister had also struck eight chimes.

One person achieving eight chimes had already left everyone present numb with shock!

Fortunately, they were all people with steadfast hearts.

If someone with an unsteady Dao heart had been standing here, their Dao heart might have been shattered on the spot!

They were both human, yet she got eight chimes while you got two. Comparing people really could make one furious!

"So it was true! She deliberately slowed down during the first trial!"

Tang San thought to himself.

He had suspected it back then. This person was definitely not simple!

Then he looked at Bi Bidong with an expression that said, I saw through you long ago.

The thousand people quickly finished their tests.

Of them, only four hundred were assigned to the Outer Sect, while six hundred became Utility Disciples. Outer Disciples did not even make up half of the total.

Four hundred geniuses might sound like a lot, but one had to consider the base number!

They had fought their way out from among tens of thousands. In the vast Jia Ma Empire, only four hundred had become Outer Disciples, showing just how difficult it was.

Of course, only half of the first trial had been completed. There were still a full ten days remaining.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the end, two thousand people emerged from among the tens of thousands.

Of them, six hundred became Outer Disciples, while one thousand four hundred became Utility Disciples.

Among the younger generation of the affiliated Xiao Family, ten became Utility Disciples and five entered the Outer Sect.

One who stayed close to vermilion became red, while one who stayed close to ink became black. They often looked toward the main sect, and with their love for it, they stood out from among tens of thousands.

This was the result of Ye Emperor Hall's Sect Recruitment.

Some might say that their talent was incredibly high, yet they still could not enter Ye Emperor Hall.

But if one could not even pass the first trial, what use was extraordinary talent?

Ye Emperor Hall's Sect Recruitment valued quality over quantity!

Those who failed also returned in disappointment. They had arrived full of anticipation, imagining life after joining the supreme sect, but now they returned to reality and left dejectedly.

Emperor Hall.

Congratulations, Host, for completing the Sect Recruitment mission. Rewards have been issued.

Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Ye Emperor Hall's exclusive cultivation technique, "Ye Emperor Scripture."

Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Ye Emperor Hall's exclusive martial skill, Ye Emperor Thunderclap Palm!

Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Sect Protecting Grand Array, Ye Emperor Purgatory Array!

"Ye Emperor Scripture": Ye Emperor Hall's exclusive Emperor-tier technique, tailor-made for Ye Emperor Hall disciples. Ye Emperor Hall's foundational cultivation method.

Ye Emperor Thunderclap Palm: An Emperor-tier technique. When used with the "Ye Emperor Scripture," it can unleash its greatest power. Its palm strikes are like racing thunder, its movements nimble as drifting clouds. One palm defeats an enemy. Ye Emperor Hall's foundational martial skill.

Ye Emperor Purgatory Array: An exclusive Sect Protecting Grand Array. Once activated, it can withstand any attack below the Dou Emperor realm. Intruders will fall into purgatory, unable to live or die.

As soon as the recruitment ended, the system rewards arrived.

At this moment, Ye Changge was examining the interfaces of these disciples.

He was the sect master, after all. Though the elders handled the affairs, he still needed to pay attention to something as significant as Sect Recruitment.

"One Tang San, and one Bi Bidong."

"Interesting!"

At this moment, Tang San and Bi Bidong's information was displayed on the system interface.

One had seven chimes, and the other had eight!

He had not expected that, apart from his own disciples, he could recruit such geniuses in the Jia Ma Empire.

What a pleasant surprise.

"Master."

At that moment, Shi Hao and Xiao Yan entered.

"You three aren't cultivating? What do you want from your master?"

"Master, after discussing it among ourselves, the three of us have decided to go out and gain some experience together."

Shi Hao was the first to speak respectfully.

"Go out and gain experience?"

That was fine. Although these two disciples of his possessed extremely high talent, they had started late, which was why their cultivation realms were still not high.

Shi Hao was a Dou Ling, while Xiao Yan was only a Da Dou Shi.

They had not cultivated for long, yet they had already reached such levels.

In terms of cultivation speed alone, they were among the rarest of talents.

Shi Hao had his cultivation crippled and had to start over, while Xiao Yan had been a good-for-nothing for eighteen years before awakening again.

Going out to gain experience would allow them to quickly accumulate combat experience and improve their strength.

"It's good that you're going out to gain experience. I look forward to seeing how much you improve when you return."

"Before you leave, go see Elder Ye Bai. He has something to give you."

"Go on."

"Master..."

Before Shi Hao could finish, Ye Changge interrupted him.

He knew what they wanted to say. Nothing more than a farewell.

It was not a parting of life and death, so why make it so emotional?

"Go on. Stay safe. The sect will always have your backs."

After Shi Hao and Xiao Yan came out, they packed their things, paid Elder Ye Bai a visit before leaving, and departed from the sect.

Outside the sect, they turned back for one lingering look. After saying a single sentence, they embarked on their journey.

"We'll definitely return!"

When they returned again, it would surely be the return of kings.

Thus, the three of them entered the Central Continent and stirred up the winds and clouds...

Beginning their legendary path...

Ye Emperor Hall, Outer Sect area.

The areas for the Inner Sect, Outer Sect, and Utility Disciples had now been clearly divided.

Since there were many Utility Disciples, the sect had recruited several stewards from outside to teach them. They could also handle miscellaneous tasks for the Outer Sect Elders and elders.

However, there was no need to worry about secrets being leaked.

These stewards had all passed the Illusionary Heavenly Ladder and were now utterly loyal to Ye Emperor Hall.

As a precaution, before entering the sect, they were given some candy beans they loved to eat. They could be controlled at any time, preventing unnecessary trouble.

At this moment, six hundred disciples dressed in Outer Sect Uniforms stood neatly in the square.

Elder Ye Bai had the stewards distribute the Outer Disciple tokens!

"Have you all received them?"

"These are each of your tokens. Keep them safe."

"Every token is bound to its owner. Not only can it prove your identity, it can also store contribution points."

The Outer Disciples all happily looked at the tokens in their hands.

The pale blue tokens matched the color of their Sect Uniforms. Ye Emperor Hall was engraved on the front, while the two words "Outer Sect" were engraved on the back.