The Cloud Sect's Gray-Robed Elder watched everyone who had passed the Cloud Ladder, his expression indifferent.
Beside him, the Long-Skirted Woman addressed the people standing below. "The formal assessment will now begin."
"What comes next is the real assessment. That was merely to eliminate those who haven't even reached Foundation Establishment. Without reaching Foundation Establishment, you cannot reach the top of the Cloud Ladder within the time it takes an incense stick to burn."
"The real assessment begins now, and there are three trials in total."
"These three trials may endanger your lives. If you're worried, you may withdraw now."
The woman paused for a moment, waiting for everyone below to respond.
After waiting a long while and seeing that no one wanted to withdraw, she nodded.
How could those present who wanted to enter the Cloud Sect be frightened off so easily by a single remark? Joining a great sect like the Cloud Sect was something countless people could only dream of.
Once they joined the Cloud Sect, they would have a powerful backer, and naturally would no longer need to worry about resources or secret arts.
Those who came here were generally rogue cultivators, or people like Su Mo who sought something else. There might even be spies from other sects among them.
"Since no one wishes to withdraw, follow me."
The woman nodded, turned toward the gray-haired elder, and bowed to him before turning and walking in another direction.
Those present exchanged glances, then immediately followed.
Su Mo was naturally among them, leisurely mingling with the crowd and looking around as he followed along.
Chen Meiren quietly sidled up beside Su Mo and asked him furtively, "Brother Yan, how did you run so fast just now?"
Su Mo turned toward Chen Meiren and said mysteriously, "Something was