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Cui Yi's pores seemed to open instantly, frantically absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from the outside world!

A powerful suction force spread out from him, even causing some disciples who were close to him to feel their spiritual energy being subtly pulled away!

Within Cui Yi's body, it was as if some kind of barrier had been violently broken through by power that had been accumulated to the extreme!

boom!

An invisible wave of air spread out from Cui Yi, making his robes flutter and his hair dance wildly!

His tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, a sharp light flashing within them, which quickly subsided and returned to its deep gaze!

An even more solid aura than before was released without reservation!

Breakthrough!

Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm!

It was a natural progression, with a solid foundation and no sense of superficiality, as if he was meant to remain at this level all along.

This sudden breakthrough instantly drew the attention of everyone present.

Nearly four hundred new disciples, along with thousands of other disciples who had not yet left the viewing platform, all focused their gazes on Cui Yi like spotlights.

Even with his calm demeanor and well-honed thick skin, Cui Yi couldn't help but feel uneasy under the gaze of so many eyes.

Cui Yi subconsciously touched his nose, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face. He cleared his throat and gave a slight bow towards the high platform: "Uh... lucky, lucky to have broken through."

"I apologize for disturbing my fellow disciples, teachers, and seniors."

These words were spoken sincerely, and the tone was extremely humble.

Coupled with Cui Yi's slightly embarrassed expression, he really did look like he had struck it lucky.

But who among those present with any discernment would truly believe that this was just a fluke?

After a brief silence, a curse was whispered in the crowd.

"Holy crap! This guy... is he just showing off here?!"

"What utter nonsense about luck!"

Another disciple, pale-faced beside him, spat, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "Look at the way he came out, sitting cross-legged, his aura frighteningly heavy. It's obvious he gained a tremendous benefit in the illusion and has some enlightenment!"

"Once it emerges, the spiritual energy is stimulated, and everything falls into place naturally, doesn't it?"

"To advance from the early to the middle stages of Foundation Establishment, I secluded myself for a full eighty-seven years of arduous cultivation! I consumed countless elixirs, and repeatedly banged my head against bottlenecks until I was bleeding!"

"And him? He went in for three hours, fighting and killing, and came out acting like it was nothing, like he'd just eaten and drunk water, and his wound popped open in an instant?!"

"Is there any justice in this world?!"

"Such talent will surely be accepted as a personal disciple by one of the peak masters!"

Despite the gossip, many people, though outwardly righteous, were actually quite honest in their actions. Before Cui Yi could even react, several people had already swarmed around him.

"Congratulations on your breakthrough, senior brother! I am Wang Hu."

"Senior brother, your skills are impressive! May I ask which peak you hail from?"

"Senior brother, I noticed that your absorption of spiritual energy just now seemed quite profound. I wonder if you've cultivated a special technique? I have a few spiritual herbs here that are beneficial for stabilizing one's cultivation level..."

Cui Yi was too decisive when entering the illusion, and no one saw him come down from the high platform, treating him as an ordinary disciple.

At this moment, quite a few disciples came up to him, trying to get closer to him.

Although many people are obviously much older than Cui Yi at first glance, there is an unwritten rule in the cultivation world: the most accomplished comes first!

Regardless of age, whoever has the highest cultivation level and the strongest strength is the senior brother!

"My good disciple, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and come up here to receive the gift your Bone Demon Uncle has prepared for you!"

The Red Demon's voice instantly echoed throughout the entire square. Cui Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood his master's meaning.

"Fellow disciples, our teacher has summoned us; farewell!"

His movement, with its clear direction, immediately stunned the disciples who had gathered around.

Below the high platform were the designated areas for the direct disciples and elders of each peak to observe the ceremony; ordinary new disciples were never allowed to approach unless summoned. Cui Yi was…

"Could it be... that he's Elder Red Demon's newly accepted disciple?!"

"Hiss—! No wonder! No wonder he's so monstrous!"

"So that's how it is! No wonder I've never seen anyone with such strength before!"

In an instant, all the gazes directed at Cui Yi changed.

Envy and jealousy still existed, but the sense of injustice and resentment suddenly dissipated by most of it.

Instead, there was a sense of relief, a feeling that "that's how it is," and even a hint of awe.

When the gap is too large, jealousy can turn into admiration.

A personally taught disciple!

He is also the personal disciple of the infamous Elder of Blood Fiend Peak, one of the Thirteen Peaks!

That makes sense.

Those who are chosen by such figures and taken as their personal disciples are all exceptional talents, one in ten thousand or even one in a million.

After standing next to Chi Gui, Cui Yi respectfully clasped his hands in a salute, saying, "Teacher."

"Excellent, this trial has truly made your teacher proud."

As he spoke, the Red Demon gently flicked his wide, scarlet sleeves.

Two points of light, one gold and one white, floated out from his sleeve and hovered in front of Cui Yi.

The Red Demon said with a smile, "These two magical treasures, one for offense and one for defense, perfectly compensate for your current weaknesses. You should refine them carefully and make good use of them."

"However, magical treasures are ultimately external objects; true strength lies in your own character and abilities."

"Today you have proven that you are qualified to possess them. Do not waste this opportunity, nor tarnish the reputation of my Blood Fiend Peak."

The moment Cui Yi saw the magic weapon, his eyes lit up.

This teacher is really good at getting along with people; he has some secrets he's got!

Thank you, teacher!

"Hey! Don't say thank you or anything. You won these two items with your own abilities."

"If you don't have the ability, even if I wanted to give it to you, I wouldn't have the chance."

The interaction between the master and disciple almost made the surrounding peak masters grit their teeth. Looking at their own worthless disciples, they were instantly filled with anger again.

Red Demon took in the reactions of his colleagues and felt even more pleased, but he no longer tried to provoke them.

Seeing that Cui Yi had put away the magic weapon, he waved his hand and said, "The ceremony is over. Go back and consolidate your cultivation level and refine the magic weapon."

"Preparations are needed for the Blood Pool to open; you will be notified when the time is right."

"Yes, disciple takes his leave."

Cui Yi knew that he was too outstanding today, so when Chi Gui allowed him to leave first, he rushed towards the courtyard without hesitation.

Are you kidding me? If you don't leave now, why stay here and become a thorn in someone's side?

When Cui Yi first stepped onto the platform, he already sensed that something was amiss. The peak masters were looking at him with complicated expressions, and he wondered what kind of mischief they were up to.

Instead of wasting time playing games with them, we should hurry up and refine the magic weapon.

Instead of returning directly to his own courtyard, Cui Yi went to Blood Fiend Peak, where the spiritual energy was relatively abundant, showing no intention of treating himself as an outsider.

His cheap master only had two disciples besides himself, and those two senior brothers and sisters were not currently in the sect.

The spiritual energy of Blood Fiend Peak is so rich that leaving it here would be a complete waste. It would be better to make the most of it and try to hatch that dragon egg!