A hundredfold return! My unfilial disciples are all reincarnations of the Empress.

On one side of the platform, Zhen Yan glanced at the lazy and leisurely Lin Feng and chuckled softly.

"To be honest, I am quite worried about Peak Master Lin."

"Nowadays, all the major peaks are vying for talented individuals. The other peaks still have a solid foundation, but Xiaozhu Peak has been neglected for a long time..."

"I'm afraid that in the end no disciple will be willing to go to Xiaozhu Peak, thus failing to live up to Peak Master Lin's wishes."

Several peak masters exchanged glances and then feigned agreement, their words subtly conveying their disdain.

Lin Feng ignored them, but in his heart he had already pronounced their death sentence.

His spiritual root has now been 60% repaired, and he is just waiting for this mission to be completed.

Soon, the first test of physical constitution officially began.

The spirit-testing stone stands in the center of the martial arts arena. It is pure white and can be used to test a cultivator's innate talent and aptitude, making their strengths and weaknesses immediately apparent.

Young people stepped forward one by one to test their innate talent, but as time went by, those with superior innate talent remained very few.

Just when everyone thought that no peerless genius would appear at this grand ceremony, a bright and flamboyant figure stepped out from the crowd.

The girl was dressed in a fiery red outfit, her long hair tied up high, her eyes bright and assertive.

She walked straight to the spirit-testing stone and placed her hand on it.

The next second, the noisy training ground suddenly fell silent, and then the whole place erupted in cheers.

The pure white spirit-testing stone was instantly swallowed up by the intense crimson spiritual light!

A blazing, dazzling red light shot into the sky.

The elder guarding the examination was shaken, and his voice trembled uncontrollably.

"It's actually the Crimson Flame Dao Body, a rare find even once in ten thousand years!!"

The disciples present were all dumbfounded, and even several peak masters stood up to look over.

Zhenyan's gaze was fixed on the girl in red below, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

Such an outstanding disciple was born to enter Rock Cliff Peak!

The other peak masters also showed surprise on their faces.

Lin Feng, however, remained seated in a relaxed posture with an indifferent expression.

Master Xuanqing could not hide his joy, and his voice was majestic and resounding throughout the entire venue.

"The Crimson Flame Dao Body is a once-in-a-millennium talent; you are granted direct access to the second and third rounds of ultimate trials!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a simple and ancient stone wall, tens of feet high, slowly rose from the side of the martial arts arena.

This is the Qingyun Sect's test stone for cultivating one's character. It contains countless illusions and worldly desires, and is the best test of a cultivator's resolve and moral character.

"Chiyao, enter the Heart Realm Stone Gate to test your Dao Heart," the elder guarding the test announced loudly.

The peak masters all focused their gazes on the girl, filled with anticipation.

Chi Yao remained unfazed as her fiery red figure walked straight into the light curtain.

The trials of others' character often involve tests such as separation from loved ones, fame and fortune, and being trapped in desperate situations.

But now, inside the stone wall, a scene of hell on earth is revealed, with raging fire burning the earth and endless bloody battles all around.

If one's temperament is weak, one will either be overwhelmed by fear or devoured by ferocity.

The audience below held their breath, and many disciples felt their scalps tingle.

In the illusion, Chi Yao stood tall and straight like a pine tree, her eyes clear and sharp, showing no sign of panic or cowardice.

She was by nature passionate and frank, upright and fearless of life and death.

She stood amidst the raging flames, letting the fire wash over her body.

"The Way resides in my heart; what fear is there of illusion?"

A clear shout resounded throughout the illusion, and her body surged with crimson light. Her burning Dao heart shattered the illusion!

In just a few breaths, the sea of ​​fire dissipated completely, and Chi Yao stepped out with a calm expression.

The elder presiding over the test exclaimed in astonishment once more: "Without doubt or delusion, with a pure heart upholding the Dao! The test of character has been passed!"

The entire audience erupted in another uproar!

The gazes of the peak masters on the high platform grew increasingly intense, and Zhen Yan could no longer contain himself.

"This woman possesses a naturally fiery Dao physique, making her perfectly suited to the brutal Daoist tradition of my Rock Cliff Peak!"

"In my opinion, this woman will eventually become a disciple of my Rock Cliff Peak sect."

Although the other peak masters were unwilling, they had to admit that Cliff Peak was indeed the most suitable place for Chi Yao.

A protective barrier rose in the center of the training ground to prevent spiritual energy from leaking out.

The rules for the live-action test are simple: randomly paired with inner disciples of a sect, with no restrictions on moves, and combat agility and reaction time are all included in the assessment.

Soon, the random matching results were released.

Chi Yao's opponent was actually an inner disciple at the seventh level of Qi Refining!

With a difference of four levels in cultivation, a commotion erupted from the audience, and everyone felt that Chi Yao was doomed to lose.

The inner disciple wielded a long sword, his movements swift and agile. He immediately unleashed the mature Azure Cloud Sword Technique, directly challenging the Crimson Yao Sect.

Her eyes were sharp, and with a swift movement, she darted to the side, cleanly and neatly avoiding the deadly attack.

Seeing that her attack had missed, the inner disciple opposite her, before she could regain her footing, flicked her wrist and unleashed several more sword flowers, her sword moves dense and impenetrable.

Throughout the entire process, Chi Yao remained calm and composed, nimbly dodging the attacks.

Although each dodge was perfectly timed, it was still inevitable that the edge of the sword would graz him.

The audience watched with bated breath.

After dozens of moves, Chi Yao stopped simply defending.

She moved with the speed of fire and wind, dodging a fatal sword strike while simultaneously kicking the disciple's wrist.

A sudden flying kick caused the inner disciple to feel a sharp pain in his wrist, and his longsword instantly flew out of his hand and landed to the side!

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chi Yao closed in and pressed the short knife against his neck. Without his weapon, it was too late for him to dodge.

"I give up!!"

The inner disciple was covered in cold sweat and uttered a voice admitting defeat.

The entire venue erupted in cheers.

"We won! We beat someone of a much higher level!"

Everyone stared in awe at the tall, upright figure standing in the center of the stage.

Zhenyan could no longer sit still. His eyes gleamed with joy, and he turned his head and smiled faintly.

"What a fine Chi Yao! Agile movements and decisive killing—such a talent is perfect for my Rock Cliff Peak!"

The other peak masters also expressed their intention to recruit others.

Lin Feng sat at the end of the table, looking at the sharp-looking girl below the stage with a smile on his face.

Such a sophisticated disciple, how similar he is to him!

Chi Yao passed all three rounds of trials perfectly, securing first place in this year's disciple recruitment ceremony.

After all the participating disciples had finished their assessments, Master Xuanqing's gaze swept across the entire arena, his voice resounding throughout the surrounding area.

"The three rounds of trials have concluded! This year's top disciple—Lie Chiyao! Immediately choose a peak to become an apprentice. The nine peak elders may recruit him as they see fit!"

The leaders of the various peaks successively made calls to recruit them.

Although the other peak masters also tried their best to turn the tide, they secretly thought that Chi Yao would most likely become Zhen Yan's disciple, since he was the only peak master with a fire spirit root.

At this moment, Chi Yao looked at the only peak master who hadn't spoken, her eyes filled with inquiry and doubt.

Lin Feng met her gaze, but instead of speaking, he took out a sword from his storage bag and used his spiritual power to place it beside her.

Upon closer inspection, the sword is made of rare mineral crystals, with a thick spine and thin, delicate blades on both sides.

The hilt is also ingeniously crafted from snake bone.

However, what's even more significant is...

"This sword is a divine weapon of the highest grade. If you are willing to become my disciple, I will give you this sword and you can even inscribe fire attribute runes on it."