It's possible that Perfected Yunxiang gave the order; otherwise, he would have been eliminated by the disciples of the Deacon Hall long ago.
But Xu Long also vaguely knew that although these Heavenly Immortal cultivators were outstanding candidates, they were only staying here to make up the numbers.
Because the upcoming selection will be personally conducted by the sect leader, they have absolutely no chance of winning against a group of Mystic Immortal cultivators.
Making them stand out at this time is either to cultivate future talents, or it may be a way for certain families within the sect to win them over early on.
Regardless of the outcome, at this point, the twenty of them who took the second round of interviews were already enjoying immense prestige.
The Deacon Hall is Open Gate its doors wide today so that they may make their name known throughout this Boundless Wilderness.
Perhaps many years later, after countless hardships and trials, only a few of the twenty candidates who have both luck and courage will survive.
But the trials on the path are numerous, and the fact that they have the courage to embark on this extraordinary path is already the greatest test of their character!
After the rankings were determined, the cultivators who had gathered in the arena gradually dispersed, and they dared not object to the arrangements made by Perfected Yunxiang.
The twenty people selected in this second round of testing were all those who had passed the trials within the Deacon Hall; they are the true victors.
If there is a further selection process, then they will have to wait to be summoned and personally compete in front of the sect leader to select the final core disciples!
" Yunya? I've never heard of him before. He's probably the guardian of the Boundless Wilderness. Does Junior Brother have any objections?"
Perfected Yun Long sat cross-legged in the main hall of the main peak. His expression was calm, with a slight smile on his lips, completely devoid of the imposing manner he had displayed before.
Two ancient bronze cranes stand beside him, each holding a piece of ambergris in its long, pointed beak.
Wisps of smoke filled the interior of the hall, making the figures of two people inside somewhat indistinct.
"I had someone investigate, and he is indeed the guardian of my Jade Screen Sect School. However, the location guarded by Yunya is in the southernmost part of the Daning Commandery Kingdom, almost bordering the southern Yue Province."
"Although Yunya is only at the Early-stage Mystic Immortal, from my observation, he was able to defeat Yunluan and other cultivators during the retest. Such a challenger who crosses levels must be someone with pure Magic Power and exceptional talent."
"However, this person is quite bloodthirsty, and his cultivation aura is different from ordinary people. Although he has outstanding combat power, I always feel that he seems to have gone astray."
"If one can control their Magic Power and cultivate their character over time, then they can transform evil energy into an aid on their path to immortality. But if one cannot control themselves during cultivation and is devoured by the Magic Power, then a slight misstep could lead to a grave mistake..."
Perfected Yunxiang frowned and slowly voiced his concerns to Yunlong.
He appeared solemn and aloof in front of others, but he let down his guard quite a bit in front of his senior brother.
Both of them were left over from the previous core disciples. The friendship between them was deep and profound, and they supported each other through many hardships on their path to immortality.
Despite their Wuxian yearning for the Great Dao, the sects bound them firmly together.
As a core disciple, one must be prepared to always consider the sect's interests.
After hearing Yunxiang's account, Yunlong's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
It shot straight out of the main hall, passing through numerous obstacles as if landing somewhere within the clouds of a blessed land.
As a glint of light flashed in his eyes, Yunlong was still calculating in his mind, but then he withdrew his gaze in the blink of an eye.
He closed his eyes for a long time in front of the Yunxiang, and the interior of the hall was completely silent.
Only after the ash from the burning ambergris settled did Yunlong reopen his eyes.
A hint of weariness flashed in those imposing eyes, and Yunlong slowly said:
"The plan should be fine... Since cultivator Yunya has passed the second round of testing, let's focus on nurturing him!"
When Yunlong said these words, it seemed as if he had put in a great deal of effort.
A hint of doubt flickered across his face, clearly indicating that Yunya's decision to stay or leave had given him considerable thought.
Yunxiang looked at Yunlong with a heavy expression. He knew that as the sect leader, his senior brother had to consider even more things.
He sensed that this Yunya cultivator was extraordinary when he first met him, so he came specifically to ask the sect leader for a judgment.
However, after much deliberation, the sect leader ultimately decided not to give up on Yunya.
If we were to train Yunya, who knows how much trouble he would cause within the sect?
With all these thoughts weighing on him, it was no wonder that the senior brother felt heavy-hearted. Fortunately, there was another outstanding person among them.
"Of the twenty people taking the second round of testing, besides the Yunya cultivator, there is one other extraordinary individual—a truly gifted and exceptionally powerful fighter. In my opinion, he is comparable to the Yun Kun of yesteryear!"
"Junior brother, are you referring to Yunmo, the one who fought the Beast King?"
"Hahaha! Senior brother, you are wise!"
Yunxiang was not surprised when he heard Yunlong mention Yunmo.
When Yunlong mentioned Yunmo, his expression became much more relieved.
He knew that if the sect wanted to develop in the long term, it would inevitably need a reserve of disciples.
The fact that Yunmo could be compared to Yun Kun certainly made him think more highly of him.
Thinking of this, an aged face reappeared in Yunlong's mind.
That was Yun Kun, a former prodigy. Since the founding of the Jade Screen Sect School, Yun Kun has been considered the most outstanding among prodigies.
Even the sect's patriarch once personally lectured him, saying that he was the most promising person in the sect to break through to the Twofold Immortal.
However, the tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind. When they were guarding the temple, both Yun Kun and Yun Peng met with misfortune.
Yun Kun, the once renowned prodigy within the sect, is now just another ordinary person.
A hint of sadness flashed in Yunlong's eyes; he had witnessed Yun Kun's talent long ago.
He anticipated that if the boy grew up, he would naturally pass on his position as sect leader to him.
But unexpectedly, the other party suffered a terrible fate, his path to immortality was cut off, and even his lifespan was shortened.
Now he's like a living dead, affecting not only the sect's established development but also the situation in the Boundless Wilderness.
Having learned from Yun Kun's example, Yunlong's joy gradually subsided when he thought of Yunmo, who was also a prodigy.
"To be able to fight against Mystic Immortal cultivator at the Earth Immortal Realm level is truly comparable to Yun Kun back then. However, without further training, I'm afraid he won't achieve great things, just like Yun Kun before him..."
"What you say makes sense, Senior Brother. Therefore, I think we must arrange for them to go on this trip to the Vast Sea. Whether they are true geniuses or just all show and no substance, they will only be truly useful after they have experienced trials!"
"Whether they possessed extraordinary combat prowess when selected within the sect or made a name for themselves in the Boundless Wilderness, they all had to undergo life-or-death trials. What did we go through when we were selecting core disciples? Only those who survived are true heroes and dragons!"
Yunxiang was somewhat imposing in the main hall, and he stared intently into his senior brother's eyes.
When discussing the selection of the two fellow disciples, his tone became somewhat agitated.
The vast hall was filled with wisps of smoke, and only two upright figures had been lingering there for some time.