After the cultivators understood Leng Li's words, they all headed towards the Deacon Hall.
The more than one hundred people present gradually split into several groups and then slowly entered the golden-roofed hall.
According to the Deacon Hall, they had only passed the preliminary test.
Those who stay to confirm their identity and receive the jade token will be arranged for further selection.
The Deacon Hall is where cultivators are selected. Only those who pass the Deacon Hall' rigorous selection process, choosing the best of the best, are eligible to participate.
Only those disciples who pass the tests administered by the sect leader and the patriarch can become the next generation of Jade Screen Core members.
But Xu Long knew that this so-called selection of core disciples was actually to investigate the details of the Vast Sea.
Therefore, the selection criteria are definitely based on combat strength, which is why he dared to participate in the selection at the Earth Immortal Realm level.
Not long after the last selection, those original core disciples will definitely participate in the selection again to find the cultivators who can truly represent the sect in the battle of the Vast Sea.
Xu Long looked around for a long time but didn't see any other figures.
It is expected that those core disciples from the previous term will not participate in the selection arranged by the Deacon Hall.
They are already quite strong fighters, and they will likely be the last to compete against the others.
When Xu Long thought of the previous core disciples, for some reason, the image of Yun Peng suddenly flashed through his mind.
That fellow was indeed a rare and powerful individual at the Immortal Realm realm, having traveled thousands of miles back from his Daoist temple in the Boundless Wilderness.
He will definitely be waiting for everyone at the end!
As the crowd slowly moved forward, the scene inside the Golden-Roofed Hall came into Xu Long's view.
The Golden Roof Hall stands atop the mountain, built against the steep terrain.
As we entered the main hall from the densely bannered field, a raging hurricane howled incessantly along the way, making the mountains Deacon Hall seem to pierce the sky.
The hurricanes from beyond the realm continued to strike, and all the cultivators remained silent amidst them.
The golden-roofed hall before him was as solemn as Perfected Yunxiang's face, adding to the sense of grandeur in the hearts of the cultivators.
Only after entering the main hall did one realize its immense grandeur and magnificence.
Although the exterior of the main hall is gold, the interior is predominantly black.
It is divided into more than a dozen huge gates, and behind those gates are some tasks and rewards.
Disciples within the blessed land only need to make a single trip to the Deacon Hall to accurately ascertain the entire situation within the Daning Commandery Kingdom.
When it was Xu Long's turn, he randomly chose a doorway and went inside.
The corridors on both sides were completely silent, as if entering this doorway meant entering another space, where any commotion would go unnoticed by others.
Xu Long walked slowly down the corridor, and beyond the deep corridor was a small, black hall.
Inside the small hall are two antique bronze crane incense burners, from which bluish smoke emanates.
Between the two bronze cranes was a sturdy wooden table, behind which sat a figure in blue.
"Where are the cultivators from? State your names!"
The enormous sound reverberated throughout the small hall, and the rolling sound waves made Xu Long's eardrums throb slightly.
Xu Long slowly crouched down in front of the wooden table, then took out a jade token and handed it over, saying calmly:
"The guardian of the Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field, cultivator Yunmo!"
" Yunmo? You are Yunmo!"
Upon hearing this, the cultivator behind the wooden table suddenly raised his head amidst a sea of bamboo slips.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at Xu Long in front of him with a scrutinizing gaze.
Xu Long had actually recognized the man at a glance; he was a Legalist cultivator standing next to Perfected Yunxiang.
However, the other party clearly did not know who he was, so he kept his head down and worked on the bamboo slips on the wooden table.
Upon hearing the name Yunmo, the young man immediately perked up as if by conditioned reflex.
His eyes gleamed, True Spirit left his body as he carefully examined Xu Long's aura. A look of doubt gradually appeared on his face.
"Could it be Perfected Yunmo, who fought the Beast King at the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary?"
"I have only had a brief encounter with the Duck Beast King, and I was fortunate enough to escape with my life under the protection of Perfected Lord Pinglu. I dare not presume to call myself a True Man!"
"I've returned to this blessed land for two reasons: first, to transfer the Spirit Stone resources produced by the Daoist temple; and second, to participate in the selection of core disciples!"
Xu Long spoke calmly, meeting the gaze of the young cultivator without flinching as the young man stared back at him.
The black pupils in those eyes were like deep abysses, possessing a murderous, demonic power.
The young man behind the wooden table looked even more puzzled after hearing this.
The news coming back from the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary is: Yunmo, a disciple of the Jade Screen Sect School, fought fiercely against the Beast King.
Although he didn't know who Yunmo was, he knew exactly who the Duck Beast King was.
I thought that someone capable of fighting the Beast King was at least at the Immortal Realm realm, but the Yunmo in front of me was only at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal.
Is the Duck Beast King really that easy to deal with now...?
wrong!
The message also said that this was personally promoted and made famous by the True Lord. Others might talk nonsense, but the Perfected Lord Pinglu, as Golden Immortal, would never do so.
But this Middle Stage Earth Immortal Yunmo was dealing with the Duck Beast King...
Before the young cultivator's puzzled expression had faded, he suddenly realized the sharp light he had just emitted.
It had already been completely swallowed up by Yunmo's pupils, which were like deep abysses, without even causing a ripple.
Only then did he come to his senses. Yunmo, who was fighting the Beast King, was indeed somewhat strange and unpredictable.
"So it really is Junior Brother Yunmo who fought the Beast King! Hahaha, greetings, Junior Brother Yunmo. I'll take the liberty of addressing you as Senior Brother. My Daoist name is Yunluan. If you don't mind, Junior Brother, I'd like to become your acquaintance."
After witnessing Xu Long's strange behavior, Yunluan mentally reconstructed his story.
This guy is definitely hiding his true strength. Although he is Middle Stage Earth Immortal, Yunmo, who fought against the Beast King, is definitely not weak in combat. Therefore, we should befriend him.
As Yunluan spoke, half of her body was leaning over the bamboo slips on the wooden table.
When he heard Xu Long's purpose for coming, he took out a jade pendant with his left hand.
But after witnessing Xu Long's abilities and confirming that the person before him was indeed Yunmo, who had fought the Beast King, he realized that...
He then temporarily replaced the jade pendant he was holding with another one.
While making this small gesture, he kept his eyes fixed on Yunmo's reaction.
He was still talking about making friends, as if he wasn't doing anything at all.
" Yunmo greets Senior Brother Yunluan! This is 2000 Spirit Stone stones from my Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field. Please, Senior Brother Yunluan, hand over the funds!"
Xu Long was slightly taken aback when Yunluan suddenly mentioned making friends with him.
But he quickly realized that this must be news of the True Lord making him famous, and it had already reached the Jade Screen Sect School.
As the saying goes, a person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. Indeed, the True Lord's divine actions at the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary caused all the cultivators in the blessed land to change color.
Under Yunluan's enthusiastic encouragement, Xu Long had no choice but to accept this nominal senior brother for the time being.
However, since he was not familiar with Yunluan, he could not treat her with the same familiarity as he treated Yun Ya, so there was a slight difference in his expression.
Having spent a considerable amount of time in the Deacon Hall, Yunluan could easily sense Xu Long's slight aversion.
However, he didn't care at all, and simply took the storage bag that Xu Long handed over without even using his True Spirit to check the quantity.
He then extended his left hand and handed Xu Long a jade token that he had secretly exchanged earlier.
He then extended his right hand and used his True Spirit to imprint a mark on a bamboo slip, and the Spirit Stone resources that Xu Long had handed over were filled into the sect.
"Junior brother, you're truly skilled! You've brought great honor to our Jade Screen Sect School at the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary. That old man Pinglu is known for his taciturn nature; getting him to praise someone is practically impossible. When the message arrived, it's said even the Sect Master was alarmed. If you were to select core disciples, junior brother, you'd surely succeed instantly!"
When Yunluan saw Xu Long accept the jade token, a strange joy involuntarily appeared in her eyes.
He then proceeded to flatter Xu Long, regardless of Xu Long's Xu Long feelings towards him, as if they were already acquainted.
" Yunluan, Yunmo. I am truly humbled. Now that the Spirit Stone and jade tokens have been exchanged and received, I will take Yunmo leave."
Xu Long sighed inwardly, thinking that the True Lord's words were truly golden; even the disciples within the blessed lands now knew of his name, Yunmo.
Although Xu Long disliked being the center of attention, he had to admit that after Zhenjun became famous, he did enjoy the benefits of being treated differently.
For example, Yunluan wisely refrained from asking him about the specifics of the Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field, and even casually accepted the 2000 Spirit Stone as a reward.
If he weren't so unfamiliar with Yunluan, he would have addressed her as "Senior Brother" just like he did with Yun Ya.
While looking at Yunluan, Xu Long couldn't help but transform her into Yun Ya...
Seeing Xu Long's smiling face, Yunluan was also slightly pleased. It seemed that this cultivator Yunmo could still understand her good intentions.
But that smile... it seems a little strange...
After bidding farewell to Yunluan, Xu Long, clutching a jade token, immediately emerged from the small hall.
Stepping back into the deep corridor, Xu Long reached the main hall in just one step, much faster than before.
This small hall must be a separate space.
After receiving the jade token, Xu Long could settle down in the blessed land, and the subsequent selection would depend on being summoned.
As long as a message comes from the jade tablet, Xu Long will come to this Deacon Hall to proceed with the next step of the selection.
Transforming into a streak of light outside the mountains, Xu Long used his will to read the information within the jade tablet before swiftly flying off in a certain direction.
The scenery within this blessed land was indeed quite different, with the continuous mountain ranges hidden among the clouds and mist.
The abundant spiritual energy within is locked away by the mountains; only by settling down within the mountains can one truly devote oneself to cultivation.
Most of the mountains in the clouds and mist are owned by someone else; the mountains assigned to cultivators like Xu Long are different ones.
He floated and tumbled in the clouds and mist, as if he were traveling, and was delayed for a while by looking at the mountain range. Finally, when the sun was setting in the west, he arrived in front of a huge mountain range.
According to the information inside the jade tablet, the giant mountain in front of them is Xu Long's base.
The giant mountain range is not a single mountain, but rather a series of more than a dozen.
There are nine mountain peaks that rise above the clouds, and these peaks, nestled among the clouds, resemble giant dragons crawling in the air, their majestic posture fully revealed above the clouds.
As the golden light of the setting sun shone down, a majestic aura emanated from the dragon's body, and the afterglow sprinkled across the mountainside.
The clouds swirled beneath the dragon's body, while Luan Crane circled above one of the mountain peaks.
Xu Long stood amidst the enormous red sun, drifting towards the mountain peak along with the Luan Crane, crane, and clouds.
This scene is truly breathtaking. The sun is now setting in the west, and as it falls, its dazzling light has faded.
Only a crimson sun remained between heaven and earth, and the sunset could be clearly seen between these giant mountains.
The enormous crimson wheel seemed to be resting at the base of the mountains, placing this continuous mountain range at its center.
At that moment, a figure in cyan light drifted past between the crimson suns.
He stood amidst clouds and mist, surrounded by Luan Crane, as if he had come from beyond the heavens, exuding an aura of independence from the world.
Under the glow of that crimson sun, the figure gradually disappeared into the mountains.
Inside a grand hall atop a mountain, a beautiful young nun witnessed everything.
As the sun began to set, she was exhaling the vital energy of heaven and earth.
As she gathered her Magic Power and opened and closed her eyes, a blue figure suddenly and slowly flashed across her vision.
The figure at the center of the crimson sun stood out exceptionally tall, gradually disappearing amidst a cloud of celestial clouds and Luan Crane.
The female cultivator remained seated in the main hall atop the mountain for a long time, quietly watching this scene unfold.
Xu Long flipped his hand and took out the jade token. After entering the mountains, he found his place of encampment, a golden-roofed hall shrouded in clouds and mist.
This giant mountain range has nine peaks, and on those continuous peaks are built grand palaces with golden roofs.
Having been to the Deacon Hall, Xu Long knew that the golden-roofed hall was a separate space.
Inside the grand hall atop this mountain, Xu Long could sense an unusual abundance of spiritual energy.
That Yunluan cultivator was genuinely trying to make friends, actually arranging such a good place for himself.
Xu Long thanked Yunluan in his heart, then took out the jade token and entered the main hall.
A clattering sound rang out, and as the massive gate opened and closed, the scene inside the hall immediately transformed, and a mesmerizing array of colors appeared before Xu Long's eyes.
Before he could figure it out, all sorts of things emerged from the colors, and upon closer inspection, they were all unusual arrangements.
This main hall is quite spacious, and once inside, it feels like being in a separate space.
With its well-arranged pavilions, terraces, rockeries, and ponds; Wuxian beauty of vegetation and blooming flowers, this should be a place to entertain guests.
After passing the back, there are screen walls separating the inside from the outside, and after crossing several Daoist Sect, there is a deep corridor.
Beyond that is a small hall, similar to the one in the Deacon Hall, a place for cultivators to cultivate in seclusion.
Looking out from here, one can take in the entire view of the scenery outside the hall.
Separated yet connected, the design of the independent space is exquisite, and more importantly, it is filled with an extraordinary sense of vitality.
Even Xu Long, who was used to seeing many amazing things, felt that this place of cultivation was truly beneficial.
After settling in the small hall, Xu Long once again recounted his experiences inside the blessed land.
After Zhenjun made him famous, the benefits he received were real.