Primordial Era: Reborn as a Qi Immortal, Steadily Cultivating

Chapter 115 Personal Disciple
Before the Five Elements Platform, Ma Yuan's three extremely rigorous tests were completed.

A brief silence fell over the entire scene.

The beings below the stage were all awestruck by the endless surging of malevolent tribulation lightning in the Thunder Pool and the unparalleled immortal realm within the Illusionary Mirror.

For a moment, no one dared to take the first step forward.

However, the silence did not last long.

Among these thousands of seekers of the Way.

Ultimately, there are still those with unwavering resolve and the courage to be pioneers.

"I'm willing to give it a try!"

A burly man who had already cultivated to the level of a Celestial Immortal, whose true form was a striped tiger, was the first to step forward from the crowd.

He bowed deeply to Ma Yuan on the high platform.

Without the slightest hesitation, he resolutely transformed into a streak of light and was the first to rush into the five-colored thunder pool!
"boom--!"

As if sensing the intrusion of living beings, the previously relatively calm Thunder Pool instantly erupted into chaos!

Thousands of incredibly thick, five-colored divine lightning bolts, like wild dragons dancing wildly, carrying terrifying power capable of destroying everything, struck down towards the Celestial Immortal cultivator!

At the same time, the wisp of dark evil energy formed from the chaotic primordial evil transformed into an invisible demonic thought.

Following the power of the thunder, it relentlessly invaded his primordial spirit and sea of ​​consciousness, attempting to evoke the most primal fears and desires in his heart!
"what--!"

A piercing scream echoed through the sky.

In just a few breaths, the Celestial Immortal cultivator's protective divine light shattered, and his Dao heart was broken.

Under the double attack of the lightning, it was struck and its body and soul were destroyed, turning into dust that filled the sky!

This horrific scene caused the cultivators below the stage, who had been somewhat restless, to shudder, and their faces involuntarily revealed a trace of horror.

However, the path of the Great Way is one that millions of people strive to cross, seeking a slim chance of transcendence amidst endless tribulations.

After a brief silence.

More and more cultivators, yearning for the Great Dao, stepped into that Thunder Pool, a place filled with destruction and creation.

The screams of agony were incessant.

Amidst the flashes of lightning, those with weak foundations or wavering resolve were transformed into the purest nourishment within the lightning pool under the raging lightning's tempering.

This process is both brutal and direct.

Finally, as the last ray of lightning slowly faded away, the first stage of the Thunder Pool Refinement finally came to a close.

Of the hundreds of cultivators who entered the Thunder Pool with dreams in their hearts, only thirty-six figures eventually staggered out of the Thunder Pool.

They were all exhausted, their magical power depleted, and they looked utterly disheveled.

Yet, in each of his eyes shone an unprecedented determination and brightness!

Although they were severely weakened by this ordeal, they were still alive and well.

However, his foundation and character were tempered and sublimated like never before on the edge of life and death!

"good."

On the high platform, Ma Yuan slowly nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

With a flick of his sleeve, thirty-six rays of divine light containing pure vitality of the Five Elements appeared out of thin air, transforming into sweet rain that merged into the bodies of the thirty-six cultivators, helping them stabilize their injuries.

"Now that you thirty-six of you have passed the first test, you may all join my sect as outer disciples."

Upon hearing this, the thirty-six cultivators were greatly encouraged, their faces showing uncontrollable joy, and they immediately wanted to kowtow and express their gratitude.

Don't be too happy too soon.

Shi Ji's cool voice rang out at just the right moment.

"The second challenge is to reflect your heart in the precious mirror."

The Illusionary Mirror, which had been poised to unleash its power, now shone brightly, enveloping all thirty-six cultivators within it.

……

Inside the Yuandao Palace, the air was thick with celestial energy, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Ma Yuangao sat on the cloud-shaped futon, his gaze calmly sweeping over the thirty-six disciples who stood respectfully below.

The first two trials involve refining one's form in the Thunder Pool, while the tribulation within the Five-Colored Thunder Pool is secondary.

The key is that while enduring the tribulation lightning, one also needs to be distracted by resisting the evil energy entering the heart, which mainly tests the cultivator's perseverance of the Dao heart.

The second test was an even more rigorous examination of their character, using the superior innate spiritual treasure, the Illusionary Light Mirror. Of the thirty-six who had passed the first test, only nine had also passed the test of the mirror reflecting their hearts.

Ma Yuan naturally knew that those who could pass through two trials to reach this place were all people with firm Daoist hearts and clear minds.

He can be described as a rare talent, one in a million, worthy of being the first generation disciple of his Skull Mountain lineage.

Ma Yuan's voice rang out as he looked at the nine people in front of the group of disciples, "Now that you nine have passed the two tests, you may become my inner disciples."

“You will all step forward one by one, and I will personally investigate the law of cause and effect.”

Once he finished speaking, he no longer hesitated for a moment.

In those deep eyes, endless threads of cause and effect cycled and revolved.

With just a glance, the karmic burdens and past lives of each disciple flowed clearly through his mind.

A moment later, Ma Yuan frowned slightly.

He pointed at three of the thirty-six disciples in the distance.

Above the heads of the three disciples, wisps of lingering blood-red aura appeared, and several thick lines of cause and effect connected them to the outside of the mountain.

“The three of you, though your Dao hearts are resolute, also harbor murderous intent. Your karma is tainted, and you will surely be afflicted with calamities in the future. You are not destined to be part of my Dao lineage.”

Ma Yuan's voice was calm yet authoritative.

Upon hearing this, the three disciples turned pale and wanted to argue further.

However, Ma Yuan did not give them that chance. He simply turned to the two boys, Black Wind and Azure Cloud, who were already waiting to the side, and said indifferently:

"Black wind, azure clouds."

"exist!"

"Take these three people down the mountain."

"Yes, sir!"

The three unwilling disciples were taken away.

Inside the vast Yuandao Palace, only thirty-three cultivators remained.

Ma Yuan's gaze slowly swept over them.

Finally, it lingered on four of them for a moment.

The leader was a middle-aged Taoist priest with a handsome face and an ethereal, graceful demeanor, dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe.

Its true form was a rare wisp of ethereal energy in the world, which took countless eons to finally take shape in this Skull Mountain.

His mind is pure and flawless, untouched by the dust of the mortal world; he is a born seed for spiritual cultivation.

He then saw a burly man with a mountain-like stature, a resolute face, and an aura of indomitable spirit.

Its true form is an ancient and exotic black iron-backed ape, with a strong physique and vigorous blood and qi like a furnace, possessing extremely high talent in the art of body refinement.

Then there was a boy with skin as white as snow, dressed in white with white hair, and whose handsome appearance made it impossible to tell whether he was male or female.

This person possesses the most peculiar temperament, with both the Yin energy originating from the Nine Netherworlds and an incomparably pure innate spiritual energy within him.

Two completely different auras actually achieved a perfect balance within his body.

Its true form is actually the core of Skull Mountain, a piece of white bone jade that only came into being after absorbing the endless Yin energy and spiritual energy of countless years.

Finally, there was a woman dressed in a seven-colored feather robe, with a light and graceful figure and a gentle smile always on her face.

Its true form is a seven-colored auspicious cloud that is constantly illuminated by celestial light atop Skull Mountain.

They are born in harmony with the heavens and earth, possessing abundant blessings and auspicious energy.

These four individuals are among the best of this group of inner disciples.

Whether it's physical condition, temperament, or perseverance, it's an excellent choice.

"Kong Lingzi, Yuanshan, Baiyu, Yunshu."

Ma Yuan slowly began to speak, reciting the names of the four people in turn.

"Disciple is here!" Upon hearing this, the four men were all startled and quickly stepped forward, bowing in response.

Looking at them, a faint smile finally appeared in Ma Yuan's usually calm and collected eyes.

"From this day forward, the four of you will be my personal disciples."

(End of this chapter)