Meng Yiran's Trait Entry Assessment

"Thank you, young friend from Immortal Mountain, for your help. Might the Immortal reveal himself and grant this old woman an audience? I would like to thank you in person."

Watching Zhao Wuji respectfully lead Shrek's students away in disgrace,

Snake Granny's aged face was already filled with astonishment.

Unmoving Ming King Zhao Wuji was infamous far and wide. There were very few people who could make him so wary that he was practically humble.

"I have been here all along."

On an ancient tree not far away sat an otherworldly young man in white, holding the Transcendent Immortal Flute as he spoke calmly.

Only then did they follow the voice and turn their eyes toward Su Chen.

Within the vast, ancient forest, the twisting branches of millennia-old trees crisscrossed overhead, while dense emerald leaves layered upon one another. Mottled sunlight filtered through the gaps, scattering down like fragments of gold.

A figure in white sat leisurely, leaning against a thick branch of an ancient tree.

His broad white sleeves fluttered softly in the breeze, while a vivid red cord was tied around his waist. His long black hair hung loose, several strands draping over his shoulders. In his hand, he lightly held the jade-like Transcendent Immortal Flute, its body flowing with a faint, moonlit radiance as it rested casually upon his knee.

He sat in an idle posture, his face slightly turned to the side, revealing his peerlessly beautiful features without concealment. His brows were like distant dark mountains, his eyes like cold stars steeped in moonlight, his skin flawless as jade, and his lips faintly crimson. Between his brows lingered the detached, transcendent aura of an Immortal, untouched by the dust of the mortal world. A faint clear glow spread from around him. Even the wind through the forest seemed to slow quietly; drifting clouds appeared to halt, and all the light between heaven and earth seemed to gather upon him alone. In that instant, he became the sole focus of this world.

The instant they clearly saw the white-clad figure on the branch, both Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran froze.

Chao Tianxiang's aged eyes, which had witnessed countless experts throughout her life, widened abruptly. Her breathing instinctively stopped, and stormy waves rose in her heart. Having lived for so many years, she had seen countless handsome prodigies and exceptional talents, yet she had never seen anyone so incomparably elegant. That transcendent, peerless beauty struck directly at her soul, making it nearly impossible to look away.

Meng Yiran's pupils contracted sharply. Her delicate hand unconsciously covered her lips, and her eyes were full of shock. The young woman had always been proud and confident in her own appearance, yet the moment she saw Su Chen's face, she felt a trace of inferiority. Her mind was fiercely seized by that peerless bearing, and she stared blankly at the person in the tree, even forgetting to absorb the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent beneath her feet.

The forest fell utterly silent. Ancient branches and leaves swayed gently as the white-clad Immortal sat high above, holding the Transcendent Immortal Flute and lowering his eyes calmly, as though he had not noticed the astonished, admiring gazes below at all. His immaculate figure illuminated the mountain forest.

Zhu Zhuqing was the first to regain her senses. She respectfully cupped her hands toward Su Chen.

"Zhu Zhuqing greets Senior Immortal. Thanks to the few words of guidance you gave me before, you pointed Zhuqing in the right direction, allowing my strength to advance by leaps and bounds."

Su Chen casually waved a hand.

"A teacher is one who imparts knowledge, teaches skills, and resolves doubts. Though you are not my disciple, I am still pleased to see you make such progress."

"Then, Teacher, do you think Zhuqing can pass Immortal Mountain's apprenticeship assessment now?"

Ning Rongrong asked.

Su Chen smiled faintly and shook his head.

"Her speed is very fast, and her progress has been great. However, whether she possesses three Supreme-Grade Trait Entries is difficult to say. She has only cultivated on her own for a little over a month. If she had not happened to absorb the Shadow Stone, she would likely still be far from meeting the requirement."

"Ah?"

At those words, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes dimmed slightly.

"So you are this young friend Ning's teacher, the Immortal who made Unmoving Ming King Zhao Wuji flee at the mere mention of his name? Truly extraordinary in bearing. The more I look, the more I adore... No, I mean, truly admirable..."

Only then did Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang recover from her amazement. Her aged eyes were filled with admiration and adoration for Su Chen.

"This old woman is Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang, and this is my granddaughter—Meng Yiran."

"Yiran, why have you not thanked the Immortal?"

Snake Granny's sharp shout finally startled Meng Yiran awake from her trance over his breathtaking appearance.

Meng Yiran hurriedly bowed to Su Chen.

"Yiran greets Teacher Immortal!"

"Teacher? Only my students may call me Teacher. You may call me Senior instead."

Su Chen said calmly.

"You jest, Immortal. I have been thinking of finding a good place for my granddaughter. If she could take you as her teacher, that would be better than anything. What do you think of my granddaughter?"

At that moment, Snake Granny's eyes flashed, and she took the opportunity to suggest that Meng Yiran become Su Chen's disciple.

Ten seconds earlier, Meng Yiran might have been somewhat reluctant to take a teacher.

But now, she wished nothing more than for the Immortal to take her home.

Her eyes were filled with a desperate longing to become his disciple.

You should have told me your teacher looked like this earlier. What was there to hesitate about?

Other people take old men or plain middle-aged men as teachers, while you people get to take someone this handsome and immortal-like as your teacher?

I want that too!

"You want to become disciples too?"

"I am not trying to discourage you."

"But my teacher's Apprenticeship Standard is extremely strict!"

"Back then, I fought my way out from among countless genius girls. In the end, I alone met Teacher's standards, with the best aptitude, the finest temperament, and the most distinguished family background."

"Your third Spirit Ring is only a little over a thousand years old. I do not think you have much hope."

Ning Rongrong glanced at Meng Yiran and shook her head, finding Zhu Zhuqing more pleasing to the eye.

If she absolutely had to choose a junior sister, she would still choose Zhu Zhuqing!

"You—"

Meng Yiran glared at Ning Rongrong and said irritably,

"I know you are impressive."

"But I have not even tried. How do you know I cannot meet the Apprenticeship Standard?"

"Fine, fine. Teacher, why not let her try? That way, she can give up and learn just how high Immortal Mountain's standards are!"

Thunk!

Su Chen swung the Transcendent Immortal Flute in his hand and tapped Ning Rongrong on the head.

"What a sharp tongue. You are even making arrangements for your teacher now?"

"You absorbed a Spirit Ring over three thousand years old and now think you are invincible. Go down and settle yourself properly."

Su Chen reprimanded her.

"You keep hitting my head, keep hitting my head! If you damage it, the one who suffers the loss will be you!" Ning Rongrong said indignantly.

Su Chen gave her a helpless look, then calmly said to Snake Granny, Meng Yiran, and the others,

"However, Rongrong is right about one thing."

"My standards for accepting disciples are extremely high, and the assessment method is quite special. You may try, but if you fail the assessment, do not become upset."

Meng Yiran hurriedly replied, "Immortal Te... Senior, I have a good temper. I will not become upset."

"Good. Place your palm on this crystal ball and relax your entire body."

"The crystal ball will flash a total of nine times. Each flash will conduct a Trait Entry assessment across multiple aspects, including your talent, aptitude, potential, personality, Martial Soul, Soul Power, vitality, and more. The results will be displayed from weak to strong in white, yellow, purple, black, red, and other colors."

"My standard for accepting disciples is the activation of three or more red Supreme-Grade Trait Entries."

Su Chen calmly explained the function of the Transcendent Immortal Crystal Ball to Meng Yiran and Snake Granny.

Hearing that she needed three red Supreme-Grade Trait Entries to meet the Apprenticeship Standard, Meng Yiran grew somewhat nervous. She took a deep breath before placing her hand on the crystal ball.