You call this the way of the sword?

The sword spirit's senses were very sharp, and Yang Qingfeng was also able to sense them.

Looking up, he saw Qiao Lie toying with the Crimson Flame in his hand, staring at him with overwhelming fighting spirit.

Having been classmates for three years, Yang Qingfeng knew Qiao Lie's temperament to some extent, and with Lin Tong's reminder earlier, he could probably guess what Qiao Lie was thinking.

It must be because this place is inappropriate, otherwise the crimson flames would have already rushed towards us.

With a thought, Yang Qingfeng stopped the sword spirit's movements.

He then took out the sword given to him by Chang Maofu and began to calmly feel the sword's intent.

Time is running out for him.

After the Inquiry Ceremony concludes, the Talent Realm will immediately open.

The teacher didn't teach much about the Secret Realm of Talents.

What is certain is that the secret realm lasted for three days in total, and it was the largest gathering before the major exam.

At that time, not only Wendao Caotang, but also all the newly promoted cultivators of the Yuxia Empire will participate. Everyone will rely on their spiritual sense, their opportunities, and their luck to find the divine substance that can awaken their talents.

What is divine matter?

Yang Qingfeng didn't know, and it wasn't important.

The key difference is that awakening talent is different from activating the Dao body. Everyone has a Dao body, but very few people can awaken their talent at the very beginning of their journey to the Dao.

The saying goes that things are valued for their rarity; it is precisely because talented cultivators are so few that people are so eager to acquire them.

Just like Qiao Lie, Yang Qingfeng also had a strong drive within him.

Either don't compete, or if you do, you must benefit from it!

"I really misjudged him."

Huang Sanqiu looked at Yang Qingfeng from afar and sighed, "This boy's temperament is calm and composed, far surpassing his natural talent and that of other cultivators of his generation. How can a sixteen-year-old child possess such a temperament? Has he suffered some injustice?"

"It's not like I've been wronged."

He only watched his grandfather explode and die... Chang Maofu sighed in his heart and did not tell anyone about Yang Qingfeng's family affairs.

Seeing this, Huang Sanqiu didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he looked up at the sky and began to calculate the timing.

At this point, the inquiry ceremony was nearing its end. The hundred students consciously focused their minds on contemplation, trying to understand their own path and familiarize themselves with their skills as much as possible within the limited time.

At this point, Chang Maofu entered the room and, based on the students' individual aptitudes, provided appropriate guidance.

As Lin Tong became the last one to activate his Dao Body, the Dao Inquiry Ceremony ended with his strange cry.

The Inquiry Stone did not stop spinning.

A hundred strands of souls still remain within.

Huang Sanqiu waved his hand, scattering more spirit stones, and then moved the spirit stones in the formation to different positions. In the blink of an eye, he transformed the Dao Inquiry Formation into a teleportation formation, fully demonstrating the skills of a formation master.

However, he did not activate the formation immediately. Instead, he took out a communication rune and waited for the right moment to open the secret realm.

As noon approached, the world was quiet.

All one hundred students entered a meditative state, immersing themselves in it regardless of the wind and sun.

Suddenly, an invisible wave descended from the sky, instantly covering the entire Yu Xia Empire.

The rune in his hand trembled slightly, and Huang Sanqiu seemed to sense something, so he immediately raised his finger to touch it.

hum!

The Asking Stone shattered upon impact, releasing a massive amount of energy that flowed into the array, forming a deep vortex.

A hundred strands of souls were simultaneously released, only to be swept away by the vortex and enter the secret realm first.

Using their souls as a guide, the hundred students gained the qualification to enter the secret realm.

Chang Maofu flicked his finger and scattered a hundred specially made crystals, which traveled to the students with a gentle breeze, waking them up. "Hold the crystals in your hands to enter the secret realm. If you encounter danger, crush the crystals to protect yourself."

"Remember this well: the secret realm is not a paradise. Opportunities will not come by themselves. If something is impossible, do not force it. If you must fight, then fight boldly, and you will be responsible for your own life and death."

The gentleman's words seem somewhat contradictory. If it cannot be forced, why risk one's life?

The students were puzzled, but the secret realm had already been opened, and time was of the essence.

They accepted the crystals, each carrying their own understanding, and headed towards the secret realm.

Yang Qingfeng was quite far away. After everyone had disappeared, he came to Chang Maofu and wanted to return the sword in his hand.

Chang Maofu did not accept the money, but instead asked, "Did you gain anything?"

Yang Qingfeng shook his head, feeling somewhat unwilling.

Feeling the intent of a sword is much harder than imagined.

I don't know how much time it took, but I always feel sorry for my husband's hard work.

Chang Maofu smiled and said, "Cultivation requires seizing every moment, but it's not something that can be achieved overnight. If you're unwilling to give up, then try again with that unwillingness. One day you will reap the rewards. Go!"

Yang Qingfeng looked at the teacher in front of him, pondered for a while, and then respectfully bowed to show respect to his teacher before entering the secret realm with his sword.

Only after the person was out of sight did Huang Sanqiu ask in a low voice, "Fellow Daoist Chang's sword seems to have some hidden meaning. Could it be related to the Heavenly Road Trial?"

There are countless trials in the Secret Realm of Talent, and choosing one may awaken one's talent. Among them, the Heavenly Road Trial is the best, but it is impossible to pursue, which is a common regret in the hearts of countless old cultivators.

"Master Huang is overthinking it; he's just giving me the sword to save my life."

Chang Maofu gazed at the empty mountaintop, a hint of reluctance in his eyes: "The children have waited for years, finally getting this opportunity. If I could, I would like to help them choose, but unfortunately, my abilities are too shallow, and I cannot do more for them."

Huang Sanqiu shook his head and sighed, "You've already done enough. Those hundred protective stones alone are invaluable. Refining those things must have consumed a lot of your cultivation, right?"

Ask any cultivator in the world, who would sacrifice their own cultivation to benefit others?

Moreover, this was a group of inexperienced young people who didn't even distinguish between mainstream and non-mainstream trends, nor did they discuss their value, not to mention that they weren't even real master and apprentice to each other.

The children are awakened by asking questions today, but tomorrow they will go to various universities and call others their teachers. Why bother?

Chang Maofu smiled without saying a word, seemingly enjoying himself.

Huang Sanqiu was immediately filled with respect and cupped his hands, saying, "In terms of nurturing students and imparting knowledge, perhaps no one in Qianwanfudi can compare with you, sir. I admire you greatly."

"I wish you all your dreams come true and that you will nurture a talent that will be extraordinary. We will meet again someday."

After finishing his business here, Huang Sanqiu departed on a crane.

Chang Maofu stood alone beside the formation, occasionally squinting as he gazed into the distance, as if trying to see the children far away through the clear blue sky.

……

In the boundless starry sky, the Milky Way is densely interwoven, illuminating the endless mist.

Pillars of light appeared out of thin air, like nine-colored meteors piercing through the mist and heading towards a mysterious continent.

The fog was boundless.

The mainland also seems to have no end in sight.

The land was broken, as if it had been shattered by a tremendous force and separated into countless pieces.

Newly recruited junior cultivators from various blessed lands of the Yu Xia Empire, amidst shouts and screams, rode on streams of light to different places.

Some unlucky fellows landed on a rock no more than half a meter in diameter, and when they looked down, all they could see was empty space.

Not only was he unable to move an inch, but he was also trapped within a protective barrier. This guy was shocked once again, as the difficulty of awakening his talent instantly reached its maximum, comparable to ascending to heaven on the spot.

Such phenomena are commonplace, with all sorts of bizarre and supernatural forces forming various trials for teenagers.

In other words, the trial of the Talent Realm begins the moment one enters the teleportation array.

As for what kind of trials they will face, they have no choice in that.

Standing amidst the rosy glow, Yang Qingfeng descended like a meteor, landing on a small piece of land.

Before he could even stand firmly, more rays of light swept across the sky, and the resulting gale whipped at Yang Qingfeng's clothes and hair, drawing his gaze to the surroundings.

There were at least several dozen people who landed in the same place as him, surrounding him from all sides.

……