The dust has settled.
The final four were Xu Meng, Zhao Ya, Zhang He, and Mu Shi.
Ai Xue's career started strong but ended poorly, with none of her four disciples making it into the top four...
At first, Ai Xue's high-profile acceptance of a disciple led all the villagers to believe that she was the strongest among the group of immortal masters, but now... well, let's not talk about it.
Ai Xue, however, stared at the four disciples in front of her with a gloomy expression.
Niu Zhong lowered his head and said, "I... I'm sorry, Master."
Ai Xue stared coldly at Niu Zhong.
Feeling that cold gaze, Niu Zhong felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar!
"We've given you so many resources, yet you're so useless. What use are you?"
Niu Zhong looked fearful, opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
"From now on, you can cultivate on your own. And don't ever mention my name again. I can't bear the shame!"
Niu Zhong and the others' expressions changed.
They knew that Ai Xue was expelling them from the sect!
However... Ai Xue never truly regarded them as her disciples, but merely as pawns to be tested.
Hearing Ai Xue's words, Ye Qiubai and the others present couldn't help but frown slightly.
But since it's her own business, it's not appropriate for them to interfere.
"Now that the owner of the stone house has been decided, the test should be over, right?" Fang Qiong looked around, but the voice had not yet appeared.
At that moment, the village chief suddenly spoke.
"Fellow villagers, those who need to heal their wounds should heal, those who need to farm should farm, and those who need to herd cattle should herd cattle."
Hearing the village chief's words, the crowd dispersed, chatting and laughing.
Amidst the puzzled gazes of Ye Qiubai and the others, the village chief stepped forward with a smile and said, "Those who pass the test have one more day to bid farewell to their new disciples."
At this point, the village chief's demeanor underwent a complete transformation!
Although there was no aura of cultivation, the dense power of the divine soul could not be stopped from emanating!
Like a vast ocean.
Like the Nine Nether abyss...
Even Mu Fusheng couldn't fathom its depth!
Clearly, the village chief's identity is extraordinary; he's probably some kind of examiner within the Fusheng Diagram.
"Of course, if none of you need to say goodbye, I can take you to the core area right now."
Upon hearing the village chief's words, Mu Shi and the other disciples were slightly taken aback.
Xiaoshu quickly turned around, tugged at Mu Wan'er's sleeve, pouted slightly, looked up at Mu Wan'er pitifully, and whispered, "Master... Master, are you leaving?"
Mu Wan'er looked down at the Xiaoshu and nodded helplessly.
"Then... then you don't want the Xiaoshu anymore?"
Mu Wan'er half-squatted down, patted the Xiaoshu's head, and said, "If possible, Master would also like to take you out."
After a year of training, she also grew to like her apprentice, Xiaoshu.
She's hardworking and filial, always calling him "Master" and following him around like a shadow. How adorable!
After glancing at Mu Shi, Ye Qiubai looked at the village chief and asked, "Senior, could you please take us disciples with you as well?"
The village chief smiled and said, "Why? They're just disciples you took in to pass tests, to put it bluntly, just tools. Why take them out to train them?"
Upon hearing the village chief's words, Mu Shi and the others turned pale.
"They are not tools!" Mu Wan'er retorted angrily before Ye Qiubai could even open his mouth to answer!
Seeing this, Ye Qiubai smiled and shook his head, leaving it to Mu Wan'er to handle.
"Do you think we're all like Ai Xue? We genuinely accept disciples, we don't treat them as tools!"
Ai Xue: "..."
Are you out of your mind?
I was already annoyed, and you had to bring me up again?
Mu Wan'er hugged the Xiaoshu tightly, glaring at the village chief and saying angrily, "Even if we can't take it out, it's still our disciple!"
Looking at Mu Wan'er, the village chief suddenly smiled and nodded, saying, "It's rare that you have such a kind intention. Since that's the case, then naturally we can take her out."
It seems the village chief is giving them a little test...
Hearing the village chief's answer, Mu Wan'er and the others breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, smiling, he looked at the Xiaoshu and said, "Alright, you'll go to the outside world with your master then, how about that?"
The Xiaoshu's expression brightened immediately, but then its face gradually darkened again.
"But... Grandpa..."
Mu Wan'er smiled, "You can come with us too. Master will find a place for your grandfather to enjoy his retirement."
Upon hearing this, the gloom on Xiaoshu's face dissipated.
"Alright, since we've decided to take you out, shall we now go with you to the core area?" the village chief asked.
The reason I gave them a day was to give them time to say goodbye to their disciples.
There's no need to take it out if you're going to.
Ye Qiubai and the others nodded.
"In that case, those who failed the test can wait here."
At this moment, Xin Hongyi, who had been absent for a long time, also appeared here.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Ya immediately went to Xin Hongyi's side.
Ye Qiubai and Mu Fusheng looked over, their expressions complex and solemn.
The village chief raised an eyebrow at Xin Hongyi and said, "A remnant of the Evil Devil Domain? In principle, you shouldn't be allowed to enter, but according to the Human Ancestor, anyone can enter as long as they pass the test. Let nature take its course... In that case, you can come with us."
With that, the village chief raised his hand and waved it, tearing a crack in the space in front of him as if it were thin paper!
They then took the lead and stepped inside.
Seeing this, Ye Qiubai, Hong Ying, the taciturn man, and Xin Hongyi followed the village chief and entered.
As soon as they entered, the space instantly closed off!
Looking at the closed spatial rift, Jiang Qingluan pouted and said, "I don't know what the Human Ancestor were thinking, letting a remnant of the Evil Devil Domain in. What if she gets her hands on the Floating Fusheng Diagram?"
Mu Ziqing chuckled lightly, "Don't worry, it won't happen."
Jiang Qingluan glanced at Mu Ziqing and said helplessly, "Right, right, it must have been your Ye Qiubai who got it, right?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Ziqing blushed slightly but still nodded.
Mu Ziqing always had complete trust in Ye Qiubai.
"However... if that seemingly dull-looking man goes in, I'm afraid we won't achieve our goal of the Supervisory Sacred Hall, will we?" Song Xiao said with a smile.
After all, in his eyes, the dull man was like a block of wood.
Ai Xue sneered and said, "The fact that you can think that way means you've achieved your goal."
Upon hearing this, Song Xiao's expression changed.
Ning Chenxin and the others also looked over.
"Although I'm the leader of the Supervisory Sacred Hall, I'm not the strongest among them," Ai Xue shook her head and said, "Although I hate to admit it, his strength far surpasses mine."
"You have no chance against him."
Since she couldn't communicate with them telepathically anyway, Ai Xue didn't try to hide it from them anymore.