Requirements

An elderly man emerged from the main hall, clad in the robes of the Gu Clan. He was likely one of the Gu Clan Elders.

After stepping out, the old man swept his indifferent gaze over the nine people before him and slowly said, "This old man is Gu Shan. See that stone stele? Go up and test your identity. If you are from some other ancient clan, you had better not try stepping forward!"

Hearing the old man's words, Xiao Yu was slightly taken aback, but then he understood. This massive stone stele was meant to prevent people with ulterior motives from infiltrating the Gu Clan!

The others had clearly realized the same thing. As the first person stepped forward and placed his palm on the stone stele, several large words gradually appeared upon it: Dou Ancestor Peak!

Xiao Yu's heart stirred slightly. I never expected this stone stele to be able to detect a person's strength as well. It seems I probably won't pass.

Xiao Yu's current strength was at the One-Star Dou Saint Middle Stage. It seemed he would have no chance of participating in the Grand Competition.

After everyone ahead of him had stepped forward, Gu Shan turned his gaze toward Xiao Yu. "You're the last one. Once you finish the test, I'll bring you into the Gu Realm. After entering, you are to follow all my instructions!"

Everyone nodded. Xiao Yu then stepped forward and placed his palm against the stone stele. A warm aura flowed from it—vast and majestic, heavy yet boundless, as though it even contained a trace of Dou Emperor power!

Boom!

A terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Xiao Yu's body. Everyone in the hall changed expression. Gu Shan was one of the Gu Clan Elders and a beginner Half-Saint himself, yet