This cultivation world was never serious from the start.

"I don't know..." Chang Yin also looked bewildered.

He remembered that he had used the "Return to Origin" technique, and then the Third Elder's sword sheath flew over!

Correct!

One sword returns to its origin!

Chang Yin looked at Chen Feng.

Chen Feng nodded, "Yes! That's my innovation! Man and sword as one!"

The Third Elder was both amused and exasperated. So this was the kind of person who was one with the sword?

Imagine yourself as a sword, and then summon someone else's scabbard?

Although it is not very practical, it is indeed very innovative and is a direction that no one has considered.

"Innovation successful, passed the assessment." The Third Elder nodded, approving Chen Feng's passing of the assessment.

"Next, Zhang Haizhu." Chang Yin looked at the gap-toothed old man, Zhang Haizhu.

The Tianwen Sect has always been inclusive of education, with no age or racial restrictions; anyone who meets the requirements will be accepted.

"Here I am, here I am!" Zhang Haizhu grinned, revealing his big yellow teeth, and ran to the front, holding the jade piece in both hands.

"The cultivation method I've chosen is the water-based technique from the [Minor Technique of Changing Heaven and Earth]. This technique can only be used by cultivators, but water isn't scarce for cultivators, making it somewhat impractical. Therefore, my innovation lies in making this technique usable even for ordinary people!"

As he spoke, Zhang Haizhu raised his chin, his face full of pride.

"Hmm? It actually has this effect?" The Sixth Elder raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Of course! You can let the Enforcement Immortal Master try it if you don't believe me!"

Zhang Haizhu looked confident.

The Sixth Elder looked at Chang Yin, who nodded and landed on the ground, voluntarily sealing his cultivation and turning himself into an ordinary person.

Then the Sixth Elder took action, drawing a talisman in the air according to the steps on the jade tablet, which landed on Chang Yin.

Chang Yin closed his eyes and focused intently on sensing the sensation. After a moment, he opened his eyes and said, "It's completely useless."

"Eh! That's because the conditions haven't been triggered yet." Zhang Haizhu looked at the Sixth Elder with a serious expression. "Please, senior, grant my request: bring rain."

The Sixth Elder was puzzled, but he did as instructed in order to verify it.

Just as she began to cast the rain-summoning spell, before any rain had even fallen, Chang Yin suddenly fell ill, clutching his knees in pain and slowly lying down.

"My breasts...it hurts so much..."

  

The dignified Enforcement Master's expression twisted as he desperately clutched his knees, but he still couldn't withstand the omnipresent moisture and was forced to endure the excruciating pain.

In the short time it took to catch his breath, the seal within Chang Yin's body was passively broken, and he regained his cultivation. The pain disappeared, and he stared at Zhang Haizhu with lingering fear.

"Innovative..." The Grand Elder paused for a moment, exchanged glances with the other elders, and finally nodded. "Approved!"

More than 100 people passed the first two rounds of assessments, but only thirteen people remained in the end.

The Grand Elder waved his hand, leading the thirteen people across the clouds to the real Tianwen Sect.

Amidst the sea of ​​clouds, a floating city sits halfway up Tianwen Peak, its arc shape almost completely enclosing the peak.

From a distance, it looks a bit like a ring road inhabited by humans in the future, as depicted in science fiction novels.

"The Hanging Gardens?" Su Zhe's eyes widened.

"It's the Heavenly Inquiry Sect," Chang Yin corrected earnestly from the side.

As soon as Su Zhe and the others landed, they saw a large number of people standing in the Tianwen Sect square.

"There are only thirteen new disciples this year, it seems there aren't enough to go around," the Sixth Elder said gloatingly.

"No matter what, I want the Innate Sword Bone!" the Third Elder declared domineeringly.

He was the strongest swordsman among the elders of the Tianwen Sect, so naturally no one objected to his statement.

As an elder of the Enforcement Hall, the Grand Elder had always wanted to take the lead in forcibly selecting one person. One of the three most prestigious individuals in this cohort had already been chosen, leaving Su Zhe, Zhang Haizhu, and the Grand Elder...

The elder sighed and didn't choose anyone.

"There are many exceptionally talented individuals in this cohort. Shall we ask the sect leader to select a new disciple?"

The Sixth Elder suddenly spoke up and asked.

The First Elder and the Third Elder exchanged a glance, then nodded and shook their heads.

"Since the sect leader is still missing, let Junior Nephew Mingxi come instead. As the sect leader's eldest disciple, she should come and see him."

The Sixth Elder spoke up.

The other two elders nodded and transmitted their thoughts using a secret method.

The surroundings were quiet. Su Zhe looked around curiously, trying to find the sect leader's disciple.

Call ~

A whistling sound suddenly came from the horizon, like the sound of intense friction between the air.

Su Zhe looked up and was shocked to see a "meteorite" hurtling towards them with a long tail of flame, its target being the platform where they were!

Several examiners nearby stared wide-eyed, but the elders remained unfazed.

The next moment, the meteorite crashed down with a deafening roar, shaking the entire plaza three times and sending a huge plume of dust billowing into the sky.

When the smoke and dust cleared, a woman was standing right in the center of the shockwave!

The woman was strikingly beautiful, with delicate features, almond-shaped eyes, and thin lips. Coupled with her free-spirited demeanor, one could tell at a glance that she had a resolute and decisive personality.

"What brings you all here, my fellow disciples?" the woman asked, her voice clear yet carrying an undeniable sharpness.

"Ahem, haven't we recruited new disciples again this year? That's why I've come to ask Junior Nephew Mingxi to take a look and see if there are any promising talents who can catch your eye?"

The Sixth Elder, with a broad smile, took the initiative to walk to Mingxi's side.

Mingxi glanced at the thirteen people present. "Born with sword bones, suitable to follow Third Martial Uncle. Top-grade water spiritual root, can follow Second Martial Uncle. And why is there an Undying Golden Body among them?"

Mingxi looked at Su Zhe, her gaze lingering briefly.

"We are not skilled in physical cultivation, so we specially invited our junior brother to come." The elder slowly spoke.

"Master is still missing and hasn't returned. It's not appropriate for me, a disciple, to take on another disciple..." Mingxi frowned, seemingly hesitant.

"No problem, no problem! Junior nephew, you can take on the role of disciple on behalf of your master. I think the sect leader will not refuse, given his personality!" the Sixth Elder quickly said.

Mingxi looked at Su Zhe, and Su Zhe smiled at Mingxi.

"In that case, I will take on this disciple on behalf of my master and teach this immortal golden body for a period of time. I will personally instruct him when my master returns."

Mingxi nodded.

The three elders exchanged a glance and slowly nodded. "Thank you for your trouble, Junior Nephew Mingxi."

The other ten disciples who passed the assessment also found their own places to go.

Su Zhe looked at his senior sister, who happened to be looking at him as well.

"Let's go, junior brother, let's go back to the main peak."

Mingxi spoke up.

Su Zhe followed Mingxi's gaze upwards and saw the mountain peaks above the clouds.

"How do we get up there?" Su Zhe asked a rather pointless question.

"Don't worry, just follow Junior Sister Mingxi, she will take you up." The Sixth Elder looked at Su Zhe and spoke gently.

Su Zhe believed it.

"Junior brother, hold my hand tightly."

Mingxi spoke, extending her fair and jade-like hand.

Her fingers were fair and slender, with rounded fingertips and delicate skin that looked as if they had never been through any hardship.

Su Zhe obediently reached out and grasped those round, warm hands.

"Let's go," Mingxi said.

Su Zhe was taken aback.

The next moment, he felt himself being hit by a missile, and his whole body was lifted into the air.

A strong feeling of weightlessness came over me, and it felt as if my internal organs were being forcibly pulled down by an invisible hand. It was a million times more thrilling than bungee jumping!

In just a moment, Su Zhe felt his vision go black, as if his retina was about to be ripped off by the powerful gravity.

Fortunately, this feeling only lasted for a moment.

The feeling of being grounded returned to Su Zhe, and he realized he was standing on solid ground.

In front of me was an ordinary-looking incense table.

"My master has been missing for ten years and left nothing behind, so this is the only thing I can use to represent him."

Mingxi's voice rang out.

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng looked at the incense table and saw two incense sticks burning quietly on either side of the table, with wisps of smoke rising upwards and brushing against the paper in the middle of the table.

The paper depicts a Taoist priest who looks kind and dignified, though it appears to be in black and white. Below him is a line of small characters.

[Deepest condolences for the passing of our sect leader... His voice and image remain vivid in our memories...]