"This Azure Spirit Divine Tree is the foundation of the Su Clan..."
Su Qingshan turned sideways and pointed at the enormous tree behind him. A nostalgic look rose in his eyes as he slowly said, "It has lived for tens of thousands of years and witnessed the Su Clan's rise and fall, glory and disgrace. Only those who earn its recognition are qualified to cultivate the Azure Spirit Body-Healing Art."
At this point, Su Qingshan paused before adding, "The test is simple. Step forward in the order of your number tags, place both hands against the tree, and silently communicate with the Azure Spirit Divine Tree in your hearts. If the divine tree recognizes you, it will drop a divine leaf. One divine leaf means you are qualified to become an outer disciple of the Su Clan."
"Of course, the more divine leaves you receive, the greater your talent in the Azure Spirit Body-Healing Art. The more divine leaves you obtain, the higher your status within the Su Clan will be."
"So the Azure Spirit Divine Tree has such a wondrous use..."
"I wonder what my talent is like?"
"..."
A low buzz of discussion rose from the crowd. Some were eager to try, while others looked nervous.
Su Qingshan took in everyone's expressions and smiled faintly. "All right, the test begins. Step forward in the order of your number tags."
"I'll go!"
The first young man stepped forward, took a deep breath, pressed both hands against the trunk of the Azure Spirit Divine Tree, and closed his eyes.
Time passed second by second. After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, there was still no movement from the tree.
The young man's face reddened, and sweat seeped across his forehead, yet he gritted his teeth and