At this moment, countless beings had each claimed a spot.
They waited quietly for the gates of Kunlun Mountain to open.
Besides them, more and more beings continued to rush toward Kunlun Mountain.
"Big Brother, there are so many people!"
A clear, lively voice rang out.
Following the sound, they saw a woman arriving atop auspicious clouds.
She wore a flowing green dress and possessed peerless beauty. Her almond-shaped eyes curiously surveyed the many beings around her.
She was none other than Bixiao, who had come from Three Immortal Island.
Three others followed at Bixiao's side.
Two women and one man.
The woman in a plain white, wide-sleeved celestial dress was equally breathtakingly beautiful, with a vermilion mark between her brows.
Who else could she be but Yunxiao?
The other woman wore purple robes. She was Qiongxiao, the second of the San Xiao sisters.
As for the man, he wore a green Daoist robe. His face was resolute, and beneath his sword-like brows, his eyes shone brightly. Standing before the three sisters, he was as steady as a mountain.
He was none other than Zhao Gongming, the elder brother of the San Xiao sisters.
Three Immortal Island consisted of three connected immortal islands.
Between the three islands lay a stream named Qingfeng Stream, where gentle breezes often swept through.
As heaven and earth evolved, a wisp of breeze and three colored clouds gradually gained intelligence. The four lived together in one place and kept one another company day and night.
After diligent study and arduous cultivation, they finally encountered the Shapeshifting Heavenly Tribulation.
After passing the Shapeshifting Lightning Tribulation,
that wisp of breeze became Zhao Gongming, while the three colored clouds became the San Xiao sisters.
When they learned that the Three Pure Ones would be accepting disciples,
Zhao Gongming and the San Xiao sisters naturally did not wish to miss such an opportunity, so they came to Kunlun Mountain.
The moment Zhao Gongming arrived at Kunlun Mountain with the San Xiao sisters, they immediately drew much attention.
"So beautiful!"
"They've come to seek an opportunity too!"
"..."
Many beings looked toward the San Xiao sisters, captivated by the stunning beauty of the three women.
The San Xiao sisters did not care about this.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Gongming spoke.
"The Three Pure Ones are of Pangu's Orthodox Lineage."
"We must seize this opportunity!"
Hearing Zhao Gongming's words, the San Xiao sisters all nodded.
Time slipped away.
Before long, the three-thousand-year deadline set by Tongtian and Yuanshi arrived.
Boom! Boom!
That day, an endless rosy cloud burst forth from the summit of Kunlun Mountain. Two terrifying and imposing auras instantly blanketed heaven and earth.
Immediately afterward, two figures emerged while treading upon clouds.
They were Tongtian and Yuanshi of the Three Pure Ones.
Tongtian's green robes fluttered in the wind, while the phantoms of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian revolved behind him.
His sword-like brows slanted toward his temples, and galaxies seemed to turn within his eyes.
A carefree smile rested on his lips. The Qingping Sword at his waist rang ceaselessly as sword qi shot into the heavens.
Yuanshi's hair was bound beneath a jade crown, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi hung with countless jade necklaces.
His face was solemn, and profound Dao Resonance swirled about his body.
At the sight of Yuanshi and Tongtian appearing, countless beings became solemn and respectfully bowed to them.
After appearing, Tongtian said,
"Those who pass may enter my sect."
The instant his words fell, Tongtian and Yuanshi each swept a sleeve.
Rumble!
In an instant, two grand formations opened.
"Those who pass the formations may enter Kunlun Mountain."
"Begin!"
Yuanshi said indifferently.
As soon as he spoke, countless beings charged forward.
"Charge!"
The beings surged forward one after another, terrified of falling even half a step behind. Soon, they rushed into the formations.
The formation laid by Tongtian was a sword formation, filled with baleful qi and crisscrossing sword qi.
The formation laid by Yuanshi was surrounded by auspicious light. It appeared peaceful, yet concealed countless mysteries. Within the celebratory clouds, three thousand Small Worlds evolved, each one a Dao Heart Trial.
Everyone knew that whichever formation they challenged, if they succeeded, they would be accepted by the Yuanshi or Tongtian who had laid that formation.
Watching the countless beings flood toward the two formations like a tide,
Yunxiao raised her delicate hand. A stream of golden light circulated forth, directly creating a tranquil space for the four siblings.
"Big Brother, which one should we choose?"
Yunxiao looked toward Zhao Gongming.
Hearing this, Zhao Gongming narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two formations.
As he observed them, determination flashed through his eyes. He replied,
"Let's choose Senior Tongtian!"
The San Xiao sisters had no objections. They accompanied Zhao Gongming and flew toward the sword formation laid by Tongtian.
At this moment, when Duobao and Yu Ding saw the two formations emerge, their hearts also stirred.
They had arrived at Kunlun Mountain long ago. This was the day they had been waiting for.
"Fellow Daoist Duobao, whom will you choose?"
Yu Ding looked at Duobao curiously.
Duobao smiled faintly and answered,
"I wish to join Senior Tongtian's sect."
"Fellow Daoist Qin Mu is Senior Tongtian's chief eldest disciple."
"It would be quite nice to be with him!"
Hearing Duobao's words, Yu Ding nodded lightly and replied,
"I choose Senior Yuanshi!"
"Good luck, Fellow Daoist!"
"I hope we can meet again within Kunlun Mountain."
With that, Yu Ding did not wait for Duobao's reply before flying straight into the formation laid by Yuanshi.
Duobao smiled faintly. After taking a deep breath, he charged without hesitation into the sword formation laid by Tongtian.
Time slipped away. Before they knew it, a hundred years had passed.
At this moment, atop Kunlun Mountain,
Tongtian and Yuanshi stood side by side.
"Oh?"
Suddenly, Tongtian raised a brow and murmured, "Interesting!"
As the creator of the sword formation, he could naturally learn everything happening within it at will.
He could sense that many beings within the sword formation were exceptionally outstanding and were already close to breaking through it.
Among them were naturally Zhao Gongming and the four San Xiao siblings.
Of the four, Zhao Gongming charged at the forefront, his gaze resolute as he shattered streams of sword qi.
The San Xiao sisters followed closely behind Zhao Gongming, forming a battle formation to assist him.
There was also Duobao.
Though he was alone, treasures emerged endlessly from his hands, and he had forcibly carved out a path for himself.
Of course, Yuanshi had also taken a liking to quite a few promising candidates.
Such as Yu Ding, Guangchengzi...
Soon, the stipulated deadline arrived.
Tongtian looked at the many beings who had broken out of the sword formation before him and laughed heartily.
"Good! All of you are fine seedlings!"
As he spoke, he gave Zhao Gongming an especially long look.
Clearly, he was quite satisfied with Zhao Gongming's performance within the sword formation.
Yuanshi's expression remained unchanged. He also looked over the many beings who had emerged from the formation he had set and nodded slightly.
"Passable."
"The disciple recruitment has ended. Those without fate, disperse."
As Yuanshi spoke, he swept his wide sleeve. The formation he had created vanished in an instant.
The beings still trapped within the formation were sent flying out, landing beyond Kunlun Mountain.
Tongtian smiled faintly at this. With a light wave of his hand, he also withdrew the sword formation.
Then Tongtian shifted his gaze toward Zhao Gongming, the San Xiao sisters, Duobao, and the others.
"Come with me!"
With that, Tongtian took the group and flew away.
Yuanshi did not delay either. He also rose into the clouds with Yu Ding and the others, flying toward his place of cultivation.
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