In a room of Qingyuan Pavilion near the central plaza, several elders sat together, all gazing at the towering Heaven-Connecting Stele outside the window.
"Only ten days remain before the trial ends. The results have more or less settled into place. If any of you have disciples in mind, decide now. Let us discuss them and determine the preliminary quotas!"
Nine Immortals Elder lightly tapped the table with his fingers, producing a thump, thump! His tone was calm.
Although this was only the first assessment, the Quota Talisman selection had already eliminated a large number of people. This two-month trial was precisely meant to allow the many examiners of Guixu Sea to better see a disciple's potential and temperament.
"After more than fifty days of elimination, those still alive and ranked near the top either possess extraordinary strength or powerful concealment arts. When Guixu Sea selects disciples, they need not necessarily be immensely strong, but they must have something that shines! They must be clever. Their current results already make that clear. I choose Yue Zhan from the first region as a Core Disciple candidate. Among the sixteen Heaven-Connecting Steles, his overall ranking is currently the highest. He has already obtained thirty-three Quota Talismans!"
An elder stroked his beard and smiled.
Nearly everyone who could sit here was an elder of Guixu Sea. So many elders had been sent out for the very first assessment alone, demonstrating just how much importance they placed on this examination.
"I choose Long Xie. He has held first place since the beginning and possesses tremendous potential. I think we should list him as a potential Core Disciple candidate and let them compete among themselves later!"
Another elder said.
Before long, the many elders had all named their chosen candidates. Nie Tong was prominently among