Zhou Xun's expression remained calm as he came to stand behind a queue.
Before him stood a burly middle-aged cultivator with a massive battle-axe strapped to his back. A sharp aura radiated from his body; he was at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.
The middle-aged man glanced back at Zhou Xun. Seeing that he was merely in Qi Condensation, he turned away again without a second thought.
Very soon, the middle-aged man ahead finished registering, and it was Zhou Xun's turn.
"Name?" the disciple asked without even raising his head.
"Li Qing!"
"Cultivation?"
"Qi Condensation Level 9," Zhou Xun replied blandly.
Hearing this, the disciple looked up at Zhou Xun, a trace of disdain flashing through his eyes. He then recorded the information on a Jade Slip.
"Go over there and test your cultivation and combat strength." The disciple pointed at a platform in the distance, his tone cold.
Zhou Xun nodded.
A massive Spirit-Testing Stele stood atop the platform. Its surface was carved with intricate runes and gave off a faint spiritual glow.
A Luo Yang Immortal Sect steward stood beside the Spirit-Testing Stele, his expression stern.
"Place your hand on the Spirit-Testing Stele and circulate your Spirit Energy."
Following the instruction, Zhou Xun placed his hand on the Spirit-Testing Stele. Secretly restraining his Spirit Energy, he revealed only the cultivation of Qi Condensation Level 9.
The runes on the Spirit-Testing Stele flickered faintly, then a line of words appeared: "Qi Condensation Level 9, abundant Spirit Energy."
The steward took a glance and nodded. "Not bad. Your Spirit Energy foundation is solid. Next comes the combat strength assessment."
After saying this, he pointed toward the formation on the other side of the platform.
"Once you enter the formation, you will face a high-grade Tier 1 puppet. Defeat it, and