Chapter 2060: Chapter 2060: Disciple Evaluation
"So, you’re a newly ascended member. I was wondering who it might be, but joining our Ziwei Sect isn’t so easy," said the guy in the Ziwei Sect disciple’s robe with a chuckle.
"Oh? Fellow Daoist, could you tell me the selection criteria?" Xu Nian asked, feigning humility.
"To join our Ziwei Sect, you must defeat a Divine-level Puppet to complete the assessment. These puppets are usually very powerful and it’s not easy to pass," the Ziwei Sect disciple replied with a smile.
"I see. Could you kindly lead the way and make introductions?" Xu Nian said with a laugh.
After speaking, Xu Nian handed a top-grade Divine Stone to the disciple.
The disciple’s eyes lit up immediately, then he laughed, "Junior brother, not bad. I think you have great potential. Come, let senior brother lead you."
"Thank you, senior brother," Xu Nian responded with a smile.
Indeed, money can make the devil turn the millstone. For a disciple at the mid-stage Divine-level, top-grade Divine Stones are already considered decent treasures.
Of course, Xu Nian couldn’t offer better treasures, as that could easily incite murderous intent from the other party.
Quickly, under the guidance of the disciple, Xu Nian smoothly entered the isle where the Ziwei Sect was located.
However, the assessment area for new disciples wasn’t within the formation.
"Xu Feng junior brother, this is the assessment area for our Ziwei Sect. You can just go in and state your purpose to the Law Enforcement Elder inside," the Ziwei Sect disciple said, leaving behind a sentence before departing.
"Alright, thank you, senior brother," Xu Nian nodded.
Then he walked toward the assessment hall of the Ziwei Sect.
Xu Feng was the alias he used to conceal his identity.
After all, the name Xu Nian was likely already wanted.
Outside the assessment hall, except for Xu Nian, there were three Divine-level disciples.
One had already reached the mid-stage Divine-level, while the other two were a pair of young siblings, seemingly a brother and sister duo, both at the early-stage Divine-level.
They too appeared to be there to participate in the Ziwei Sect disciple assessment.
"Another one who doesn’t know their limits," said the mid-stage Divine-level man with disdain, casting a dismissive glance at Xu Nian.
Xu Nian smiled softly, ignoring the mid-stage Divine-level man’s comments.
"Fellow Daoist, are you here for the assessment too?" Xu Nian asked the siblings with a smile.
"Yes, we also want to join the Ziwei Sect. From your appearance, you seem to be the same," responded the brother among the siblings.
"Correct, I just entered the Divine World, so I want to find a sect to join for protection," Xu Nian said with a smile.
"Brother, you might be in the wrong place then. This Ziwei Sect assessment is extremely strict. Without sufficient strength, you can’t pass the test at all, and a slight mistake could cost your life," the brother continued.
"Oh? What do you mean?" Xu Nian asked curiously.
"The assessment requires battling a puppet of the same level, but these puppets are extremely formidable, not easy to deal with at all. A slight mistake could result in being killed by a puppet," the brother continued.
Xu Nian nodded in realization.
It turned out the puppets were just formidable, but this was no concern for him.
Even though his fire attribute avatar had just reached the Divine-level realm, his understanding of the Great Tao was already at the Heavenly Dao Level.
There’s no need to worry about battling puppets; he could even slay gods.
"I see. Thank you, fellow Daoist, for the information. I am Xu Feng," Xu Nian said with a smile, introducing himself.
"I am Chen Bing, and this is my sister, Chen Qiao," Chen Bing introduced himself.
The lady beside him nodded slightly.
"Hmph!"
The mid-stage Divine-level man evidently disdained to interact with Xu Nian and the others, his eyes full of arrogance.
"Whoosh!"
Just then, a figure flew out of the hall.
The newcomer was an elder at the middle stage of God, exuding a powerful aura.
However, such a presence only affected Chen Bing and the others, having no impact whatsoever on Xu Nian.
Yet Xu Nian still maintained a facade of reverence.
"Four people? You’re all looking to join our Ziwei Sect’s inner hall?" the elder said lukewarmly.
"Yes, Elder, I am Fei Yun. I’ve admired the Ziwei Sect for a long time," the mid-stage Divine-level disciple said immediately, showing a fawning expression.
Xu Nian found it quite amusing.
This Fei Yun is indeed a classic case of telling people what they want to hear.
"Are you three here too?" The elder ignored Fei Yun’s words and turned his gaze to Xu Nian and the other two.
"Reporting to Elder, we are here to participate in the assessment as well," Xu Nian said.
"Alright, in that case, let’s begin, who will go first?" the elder said.
"I’ll go first," Fei Yun stood out immediately.
He wanted to leave a good impression on the elder.
The elder nodded indifferently, then waved his sleeve, and a mid-stage Divine-level puppet appeared before everyone.
"Extract the godhood from the puppet’s chest to achieve victory. Begin," the elder said without any unnecessary words.
The puppet immediately focused its attention on Fei Yun, launching an attack.
Fei Yun was not timid and summoned a Divine Artifact Long Spear, engaging in battle with the puppet.
It must be said, Fei Yun’s strength wasn’t weak. Among the mid-stage Divine-level, he could be considered a strong contender.
He battled the puppet fiercely, causing it to retreat repeatedly.
Finally, one spear pierced through the puppet’s body, extracting the godhood.
"Not bad, you’ve passed the assessment. Here’s your Disciple Token, go register at the Disciple Hall," the elder nodded immediately, tossing Fei Yun a token.
Fei Yun was overjoyed instantly.
As he left, he couldn’t resist casting a mocking glance at Xu Nian and the others.
Xu Nian found it amusing; with such a mindset, Fei Yun might not go far on the cultivation road.
"Who’s next?" After Fei Yun flew away, the elder looked at Xu Nian and the other two.
"I’ll go," Chen Bing stepped up.
The elder produced another early-stage Divine-level puppet.
Chen Bing’s strength was not weak either, and he quickly defeated the puppet in battle.
"Not bad, here’s your token, next," the elder said.
Chen Qiao stepped forward, surprising Xu Nian as her strength was even greater.
With just one sword strike, she slayed the puppet and seized the godhood.
When the elder saw this, his eyes lit up: "Such strong Sword Qi. Did you reach the Great Tao Fifth Level Heaven?"
Chen Qiao nodded.
"Very good, here’s your token, go report to the Disciple Hall. My name is Wang Tianyu," the elder said with a smile.
"Thank you, Elder," Chen Qiao said respectfully, then took the token.
Xu Nian was a bit surprised too; Chen Qiao’s understanding was quite high, as her sword strike clearly incorporated strong Wind Attribute Great Tao.
"The last one," the elder took out the last puppet, looking at Xu Nian.
Xu Nian stared at the puppet before him, his gaze calm.
This was the perfect opportunity for practice.
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