Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 422 The Immortal Trial Begins. (Second Update!)

After reading all the jade slips, Zheng Que immediately understood that the resources in this storage bag were the initial capital for these candidates to build their base.

After the base was successfully built, all subsequent developments would require them to find materials in Xue Tong Pass themselves.

In addition, Xue Tong Pass is rich in resources. Of all the resources obtained by the candidates, the imperial court only collects 10% as taxes, and the rest belongs to the candidates. This means that even if the immortal examination is ultimately failed, as long as the cultivators who participate in the immortal examination can keep their gains and survive, they can still receive a considerable reward.

As he was pondering this, a familiar voice suddenly reached his ears, tinged with a hint of apprehension: "Fellow Daoist Zheng, there's no indication of 'Law' on this map..."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que turned his head and saw that Shang Zhaozu from Hengshui County had somehow squeezed next to him and was looking at the jade slip in his hand with a furrowed brow.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Que couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

The location of "Law" is actually marked on the map, but cultivators unfamiliar with "Law" will find it difficult to see directly...

Thinking of this, Zheng Que immediately sent a telepathic message reminding him: "Pay attention to those 'strange' things marked on the map."

"The jade slip mentions the special nature of these 'strange' things and says that there are great opportunities within them, but there are no points for solving the 'strange' things."

"Therefore, the 'law' should be found among these few 'oddities'."

"If you really want to obtain the 'Law', you have to search for it among these 'strange' things."

"However, you'd better not go right away."

"Let's establish a stronghold in Xue Tong Pass first. Once we have a safe place to stay for the time being and are fully prepared, it won't be too late to set off!"

Shang Zhaozu listened attentively, then transmitted his voice and said, "Good, thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Zheng!"

At this moment, seeing that all the candidates had finished reading the jade slip, Ning Jiushan did not delay and directly ordered: "All candidates, enter Xue Tong Pass immediately."

"Those who fail to enter Xue Tong Pass within a quarter of an hour will be disqualified from the Immortal Examination."

"Anyone who flees Xue Tong Pass during the Immortal Examination will be considered a deserter and executed on the spot!"

"Now, the Celestial Trial begins!"

As soon as the words were spoken, all the candidates came to their senses. Some of the quick-thinking candidates did not hesitate and immediately fled towards the blood mist below.

Seeing this, the other candidates followed suit.

Whoosh...

A massive number of examinees surged forth like a torrent, heading towards the Blood Pass beneath the snow-capped mountains.

Some flew through the air, some moved with incredible speed, some were ghostly figures, and some kicked up clouds of dust as they galloped... Zheng Que also used the [Phantom Escape Technique] to pass over the many figures and escape into the blood mist.

Soon, a large number of candidates entered the blood mist.

As soon as I rushed into the blood mist, a strange chill instantly swept over me. Along with this chill, there was also a strange, intense heat. This heat seemed to transcend my clothes and body, burning directly into my heart. It seemed impossible to extinguish or weaken it, and it directly scorched my mind.

The dozens of candidates at the forefront suddenly went berserk, taking out their weapons and magical artifacts and attacking the nearest cultivator without warning.

Many cultivators were caught off guard and were immediately blasted away. A few unlucky ones even had blood splattered out.

Ping Pong Pong...

In an instant, chaos erupted at the front of the formation, spells flew everywhere, and an atmosphere of fear and vigilance quickly spread.

Many candidates had only just stepped into the blood mist, without even seeing any ghosts, when dozens had already perished!

Some quick-thinking cultivators immediately realized something and hurriedly took out the [Evil-Repelling Pill] and swallowed it. As soon as the pill entered their stomachs, the intense burning sensation that had directly engulfed their hearts quickly subsided, and their minds became clear.

The malevolent aura shrouding the blood mist at Xuetong Pass was dispelled, and the examinees who had taken the pills returned to normal, quickly rushing towards those examinees who had been controlled by the malevolent aura.

Boom boom boom...

Soon, the turmoil at the front ended, and a large number of candidates poured into the blood mist.

On the snow-capped mountain, Ning Jiushan and the other examiners watched this scene in silence.

A quarter of an hour passed quickly. The examiners glanced around the snow-capped mountain to make sure all the candidates had entered. The chief examiner, Ning Jiushan, cast a spell, and the next moment, a series of "click-click-click" sounds came from the high platform, and then three majestic stone tablets rose up.

All three stone tablets are entirely black, with the one in the center being the most majestic. Its edge is surrounded by an intricate gilded pattern, and the two large characters at the top are faintly visible in the clouds: "Heavenly List".

The stone tablet on the left is one-third shorter than the Heavenly List, and its patterns are silver and relatively simple; it is the Earthly List.

The stone tablet on the right is only half the size of the Heavenly List, and it has no patterns; it is called the Human List.

Ning Jiushan said calmly, "The old rule applies: only ten people will be selected from the Heavenly Ranking."

"Thirty-six will be selected from the Earthly Ranking."

"The rest of those who passed the immortal test will be listed among the mortals."

As soon as he finished speaking, names began to appear on the stone tablet of the Ranking of People. The names were grayish-white and, after appearing, changed slightly before settling down.

These names all belong to the candidates in this celestial examination, and each candidate has zero points.

The Earth Ranking and the Heaven Ranking are empty; no candidates have made the list yet.

None of the examiners were surprised by this scene.

The Immortal Examination has just begun, and all candidates have zero points. Those on the Ranking of People are, frankly speaking, only made it up by luck.

To climb the rankings, you must establish a stronghold, occupy a resource point, open a shop, and create a caravan... none of these are dispensable!

To ascend to the Heavenly Ranking, one must obtain an additional "law" on top of the Earthly Ranking!
The Heavenly Ranking says that only ten people will be selected, but based on past experience, even until the end of the Immortal Examination, these ten spots will not be filled!

At this moment, Xiang Songnian suddenly stepped forward, bowed to Ning Jiushan, and said in a deep voice, "Lord Ning, in Qingrao Prefecture of Tuzhou, where I am stationed, there is a candidate who already possesses 'Law' and has successfully achieved the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment. This Heavenly Ranking..."

what? !

He succeeded in the Heavenly Foundation Establishment stage without even participating in the Immortal Examination?

For a moment, all the other examiners, including Cen Fuyi, looked at Xiang Songnian.

Cen Fuyi gritted her teeth inwardly. Although she could tell that Zheng Que's foundation was extraordinary, she had no chance to be alone with Zheng Que along the way because Xiang Songnian was watching over him. Therefore, she did not know that Zheng Que had already reached the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment!
However, Ning Jiushan listened quietly, his expression remaining unchanged. Before Xiang Songnian could finish speaking, he said calmly, "I just saw it."

"As long as there is 'law,' one is qualified to be listed on the Heavenly Ranking."

"Regardless of where this 'law' comes from."

Do you have any other questions?

Upon hearing this, Xiang Songnian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, immediately putting his mind at ease. He had been worried that the "law" Zheng Que had obtained from the outside world didn't count...

Thinking of this, he bowed again and said respectfully, "Thank you, sir. I have no problem with it."

(End of this chapter)