How could she stand with a Mystic Immortal cultivator? Then, when Yun Ya used her True Spirit to investigate again, she met Xu Long's ambiguous smile.
Yunmo!
It really was him!
Yun Ya's chubby face twitched; he had actually spotted Yunmo among the core disciples.
How is that possible?
Could he have some powerful connections? Did he defeat other Mystic Immortal cultivators?
Yun Ya's mind went blank for a moment, but when he saw Xu Long's gold-trimmed robes and the gold hairpin on his head, he forced himself to accept the result in his heart.
The person who used to extort money from him in the Boundless Wilderness has now transformed into someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with his senior brother, Yun Feng.
Why is there such a large difference between cultivators, even though they are all cultivators?
Xu Long met Yun Ya's gaze with a half-smile, while Yun Ya, Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, could only wear her mask of pain.
His former junior brother Yunmo, with whom he used to huddle together to extort money, has now become a core disciple whom he looks up to!
"Today, the Jade Screen Sect School announces to all directions, declaring to all dojos across the Boundless Wilderness twelve outstanding core disciples have been selected!"
They are:...
A solemn sound resounded Beyond the Cloudy Heavens as the bells and drums rang out.
The twelve core disciples below stood tall and straight on the main branch, receiving the attention of everyone.
Amidst the envious, admiring, astonished, and respectful gazes of the crowd, they were truly the most honored at that moment.
The main bell and earthenware jar rang for them, and the golden wheel in the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens stopped for them, as countless disciples looked up in awe.
Amidst celestial music, Luan Crane and cranes brought golden threads that lingered around the twelve people for a long time.
An auspicious aura emanated from the scene, their glory was displayed, and the future of the Jade Screen Sect School was revealed!
Xu Long was adorned with gold threads and stood on Luan Crane and crane, his robes billowing in the wind.
The two golden dragons on his cuffs seemed to come alive, circling endlessly around Xu Long's body.
The golden hairpin atop his head was dazzling, and as he stood in the center of the room, an aura of nobility emanated from him.
Looking at the magnificent scenery Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, Xu Long's well-tempered Dao Heart couldn't help but feel a little excited. This was the glory of a core disciple.
When the sect leader solemnly announced the twelve disciples' titles, Xu Long stood in the third position, attracting the attention of countless disciples.
Because he was the only Earth Immortal cultivator, Xu Long was the most dazzling jewel when all eyes were on him.
On the day of the announcement of the core disciples, he was the youngest among the twelve!
Yun Feng smiled and nodded slightly to Xu Long beside him. Despite being the leader of the group, he showed no airs whatsoever.
Yun Peng, standing beside him, raised an eyebrow, becoming even more intrigued by Yunmo, who was renowned throughout the Boundless Wilderness.
Yun Feng opened her beautiful eyes and carefully examined Xu Long beside her. Only then did he realize...
Who was that person who stood outside the giant mountain range, treading on clouds and surrounded by colorful Luan Crane?
The free spirit that lingers in my heart, isn't that the Yunmo cultivator before me?
Behind him, Yunya, Yun Xiao, and the others looked at Xu Long with expressions of self-deprecation and inferiority.
They thought their talent was already outstanding, but when compared with true geniuses, they realized just how big the gap really was.
Although Xu Long is in third place, he is the focus of countless people's attention today.
His Daoist name, Yunmo, was destined to spread throughout blessed lands and sacred sites.
This was even more genuine than the praise given by Perfected Lord Pinglu before, after all, with the sect leader personally endorsing it, there was absolutely no clue about Yunmo's core disciples.
Among the blue-robed cultivators Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, a few were secretly observing Xu Long.
Although they were also in the spotlight, their gazes carried a hint of hostility.
The twelve core disciples are seeds for the Jade Screen Sect School, but they are also potential threats to other forces.
No! In terms of Yun Feng and Yun Peng's combat strength, they are no longer a potential threat, but a real threat.
Now we need to add Yunmo, the Yunmo who fought against the Beast King!
The Jade Screen Sect School seems to be producing an endless stream of geniuses, which is definitely not a good thing for those who are eyeing it.
"Senior brother, the Jade Screen Sect School has acted completely out of character in this selection of the twelve cultivators, disregarding the interests of other sects."
"Yes, I only realized this selection process was definitely for a specific purpose after seeing these twelve people. By the way, have you heard of that top three Yunmo cultivator?"
In a corner Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, two figures silently watched the magnificent scene unfold.
They were dressed in blue robes, which concealed their entire aura.
Although they had entered the blessed land, they dared not release their aura without restraint like the other blue-robed cultivators.
They are cultivators who guard the temple, and are not disciples of the Jade Screen Sect School.
Within the 36 protective dojos, there are cultivators from other factions; they are both merchants and informants.
Today, the Jade Screen Sect School is open, and they are not prevented from entering the blessed land.
This gave them an opportunity to come in and observe the ritual of proclaiming the emperor's death.
The Jade Screen Sect School's grand ceremony for announcing the winners of the imperial examinations is always very high-profile, and they would never normally be able to enter the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens.
However, the Jade Screen Sect School demonstrated its strength by allowing these informants to freely observe the ceremony.
This is one of the three major powers in the Daning Commandery Kingdom, and they are not afraid of others making trouble on their own territory.
Even knowing that these spies would target the core disciples, could the sect truly protect the twelve of them for life?
Furthermore, how can one shoulder heavy responsibilities without undergoing numerous trials and tribulations?
Therefore, the Jade Screen Sect School is not afraid of them coveting their territory at all. Among the core disciples selected, they are destined to face such a dangerous situation!
This is the grandeur of the Jade Screen Sect School; to establish oneself in this Boundless Wilderness, one must accept trials from all directions.
" Yunmo? The Yunmo who fought the Beast King! I already knew about the news that came out of the sect. This Yunmo is now one of the top three in Jade Screen, he seems to be a true powerhouse."
"Yes, Senior Brother, the Jade Screen Sect School previously had Yun Kun, but its advancement was blocked by the sect. Now, another one, Yunmo, has appeared. It seems that heaven has not forsaken it..."
"Heh heh! Don't say that heaven didn't forsake it. Yun Kun was such a prodigy before, yet he was still... Hmph! No matter how powerful Yunmo is now, the sect's future plans will wipe them all out in one fell swoop!"
"Senior brother is right. We don't need to worry about the Jade Screen Sect School refusing to accept this plan. On the contrary, they'll be eager to join!"
"Hahaha..."
The two blue-robed cultivators exchanged a silent glance in the corner, both seeing a chilling glint in each other's eyes.
The magnificent scene of the Jade Screen Sect School today has already been sent back to the sect by them, and this so-called top three Yunmo, will also be given special attention.
The question remains: can Yunmo, who fought valiantly against the Beast King, withstand the intense scrutiny from other factions?
The magnificent scene Beyond the Cloudy Heavens was witnessed by thousands, and the information about the twelve people was quickly sent back to their respective factions.
From this moment forward, the twelve will not only enjoy glory, but also suppression from other forces.
The suppression in the Boundless Wilderness will not be as lenient as in the fragmented space.
Amidst the sound of bells and drums, the sect leader finished reciting the core disciple's Daoist title, and the twelve people present had already taken their positions.
Twelve golden dragons rose from the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, facing the crowd with an absolute aura of power.
Meanwhile, the crowd Beyond the Cloudy Heavens also began to quiet down, and then all bowed to the twelve people in the arena:
We greet our fellow disciples!
"Greetings, Sect Master, Hall Master, Elders!"
The shouts of the crowd were indeed incredibly powerful, the condensed sound waves seeming to pierce the sky.
The light emitted by the golden wheel was slightly distorted by the sound waves, and the clouds and mist driven away from the horizon were shaken apart.
While there may be a sequence in seeking knowledge, those who have attained it will go first.
Although Xu Long was Earth Immortal cultivator among the twelve, he was now a core disciple selected from among them, and he already had enough strength to be addressed as "Senior Brother" by everyone!
After receiving the bow, the twelve people returned the bow in unison in the air, and at that moment, the shimmering precious light from the main vein shone down on them one by one.
The golden hairpins atop the heads of the twelve people were drawn by the precious light, causing their figures to gradually blur, but the aura surrounding them had already reached its peak.
After the announcements were made in all directions, Yunlong led the elders out of the main hall.
They gazed at the figures within the precious light, a hint of reminiscence in their eyes.
Not long ago, they too had basked in the light of the precious treasure, receiving the bows and greetings of the disciples.
However, times have changed, and today's thunderous cheers in the main hall are dedicated to the new generation of core disciples.
A thousand years later, the calamity has arrived for Yunlong's generation.
If they survive this calamity, it will be a great blessing, and the sect's strength will rise to a new level.
If they cannot overcome this calamity, then it is hoped that the disciples trained within the sect will be able to take on the heavy responsibility and lead the sect forward.
Yunlong made his final preparations. Looking at the twelve people amidst the shimmering precious light, he prepared twelve specially made jade tokens in his sleeve.
A sound like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing against Xu Long's ears made him feel as if he were surrounded by a wave of sound.
Eyes from all directions were fixed on them, and waves of sound engulfed them.
The repeated calls of "Senior Brother" echoed between heaven and earth, while the undying precious light shimmered beyond the sky.
The grand ceremony of announcing the results of the imperial examinations was the first time Xu Long had ever witnessed such a magnificent spectacle.
Only then did he realize why sect cultivators considered being a core disciple an honor; such public display of glory was truly rare.
After the grand ceremony of announcing the success of the imperial examinations, the magnificent spectacle in the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens gradually faded away.
Since everyone already knew Xu Long and the others' Daoist names, after the cultivators gradually withdrew, Xu Long and the others also began to disperse.
The main ridge was still brightly lit, but the overwhelming momentum from before had vanished.
After the twelve people dispersed, the elders of the main lineage also began to bow to the sect leader and leave.
Yun Hong wore a worried expression; he was lost in thought throughout the announcement ceremony.
After the ceremony concluded, he swept his sleeves and hurriedly headed towards a mountain.
Now that the rankings have been determined, he, representing the family's cultivator group, needs to try and win over some people.
"Feng girl, this selection competition was indeed decided by the sect leader himself, and we could not resist it. Therefore, your ranking has fallen to a lower level."
"Father, there's no need to blame yourself. Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. Since the sect leader has personally decided on this matter, your children will not hold it against you. It's just that Father will find this difficult to accept..."
Upon hearing this, Yun Feng lowered her eyes, and the hall fell into complete silence.
Yun Hong couldn't bear to look at her, so he turned his head away and slowly spoke in a tentative tone as he paced back and forth.
"The number of core disciples within the sect is already exceptional, and there are no of our people among the top three. Although you are among the top five, there is still some gap between you and the top five..."
I have already discussed this with other families, and they are willing to take you as their leader and provide assistance on your cultivation journey.
However, you are the only one among the top five, so you are outnumbered and weak. If you could form a Daoist partnership, that would be a great fortune.
I wonder what you think...
As Yun Hong spoke, his gaze kept drifting outside the hall, as if he couldn't bear to see his young children struggling with their own dilemmas.
While he appeared to be asking Yun Feng a question, he was actually just giving her a heads-up.
After the selection results were announced, the number of rankings achieved by the family cultivators was indeed too small, and their influence within the sect had already waned.
With people's hearts in turmoil, there will inevitably be those who want to take advantage of the situation. Yun Hong is not incapable of protecting Yun Feng.
It's for the sake of this group's future, so we can only sacrifice our own young children.
"The selection results are in. Father will need to secure the family's stability. Yun Feng, he will heed your teachings..."
With a weary tone, Yun Feng finally closed her beautiful eyes.
Her expression was unreadable, only a hint of sorrow lingered between her brows.
Yun Hong sighed deeply inside the main hall, his figure slowly blurring under the ever-burning lamp, and the hall fell into complete silence.
After the announcement of the results, Xu Long returned to the main hall in the mountains, where the sect leader made a series of arrangements within the main branch.
He knew that the power dynamics within the blessed land seemed to have been quietly altered.
At this moment, he was pondering: When would Sect Master Yunlong summon them again?
The next summons will be against the patriarch of the Jade Screen Sect School, and the number of people to explore the Vast Sea will be determined.
Strange phenomena frequently occurred in the Vast Sea, Xu Long secretly inquired about them from Yun Feng.
According to Yun Feng, there might be rare treasures or spiritual essences appearing inside, or an ancient cave dwelling might have been opened.
Regardless of the cause of the anomaly, it has attracted close attention from surrounding forces.
The decision to explore the strange phenomena in the Vast Sea was actually proposed by Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge.
The cultivators of Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge have a unique method to enter the Vast Sea without being swept away and killed by those tornado-like phenomena.
Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge promptly notified the other two forces, because the Daoist temple closest to the edge of the Vast Sea belonged to the Jade Screen Sect School.
There is a teleportation array inside, which can quickly gather everyone together in the training ground.
Then the cultivators from Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge used their skills to safely enter the Vast Sea.
The cultivators of Luo River Valley possess specially made elixirs that, when taken, can protect cultivators who enter the water.
Unaffected by the erosion of water pressure and natural forces in the Vast Sea, one can walk on it as if on land.
This discovery in the Vast Sea was quite sudden, but for the three forces of the Daning Commandery Kingdom, it was something they had to follow up on.
If an opportunity arises within it, then disciples who enter will have a chance to obtain it.
If one fears the threat posed by the Saint Daoist Sanctuary, then the opportunity will be lost forever.
The three forces gathered at the edge of the Vast Sea, each betting their own future on it.