Time passed, little by little.
More and more new disciples gathered in the square outside the Dao Entry Pavilion.
Boom!
Suddenly, the deep toll of the Great Dao Bell came from the void.
Its sound rang out as though from the depths of the Great Dao Sect, shaking the entire square.
The next moment, a terrifying pressure enveloped the square.
Every new disciple seated in cultivation opened their eyes.
"The New Disciple Ranking Battle begins now!"
As an aged voice rang out, a familiar figure slowly descended from the void.
It was Elder Huntian.
At the sight of his arrival, excitement appeared on every disciple's face.
"Is it finally starting?"
"No matter what, I have to make the top hundred this time!"
"Make the top hundred, and you can compete for a Dao-Tier Source Court! If I get one, my cultivation speed will soar!"
Voices rose in discussion.
Many new disciples clenched their fists, their eyes burning with anticipation.
They had entered the Great Dao Sect to fight for better cultivation resources.
The New Disciple Ranking Battle was their first chance to do so after joining the sect.
It was also a chance to show what they could do.
The higher they ranked, the greater the rewards their Lineages would give them.
"New disciples, follow this old man to the Ten-Thousand Dao Platform!"
With that, Elder Huntian swept his hand through the air.
Hum!
A massive gate of light immediately appeared in the void.
The disciples in the square did not hesitate. One after another, they sprang up and flew into the gate.
Lu Ren leaped into it as well.
The next moment, he felt the space before his eyes twist.
When his surroundings came back into focus, he stood on an enormous platform.
The platform floated in the void,