Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

The first round of the True Inheritance Trial mainly tests their combat strength and combat awareness, which are also the most basic requirements.

After all, it's not just the Dao Spirit Realm; looking across the entire universe, it's probably impossible to find a completely peaceful place. Without sufficient strength to protect oneself, no matter how good one's aptitude or comprehension, it's useless.

Not to mention that many resources and opportunities need to be seized and competed for. Without strong strength, one can only watch helplessly as opportunities slip away.

An hour passes in the blink of an eye.

The disciples are all working as fast as they can and at all costs to recover themselves, hoping to restore themselves to their perfect condition within the allotted time.

However, not all disciples can do this.

"The second test is about to begin!" Li Zhirui couldn't afford to be lenient on this matter, so when the time came, he only gave them a quarter of an hour to finish their work.

Once the time was up, they were immediately enveloped by an array.

"The test is to reach the summit within three hours!"

After informing them of the conditions, he activated the formation.

Rumbling--

The originally empty array space suddenly shook violently, and a majestic mountain rapidly rose up, accompanied by a staircase paved with bluestone that meandered from the foot of the mountain to its summit.

The levels may seem unremarkable at first glance, but they actually test various aspects of the game.

For example, during the ascent, the disciples will experience a gradually increasing pressure, but this force does not act on the physical body; rather, it targets their will.

If your willpower is strong enough, this pressure will not only not immobilize you, but will also temper your will.

In addition, during the mountain climbing process, one will encounter various illusions that tempt one, and only those with a firm and steadfast heart can resist them.

"Sect Leader, isn't this test a bit too difficult?" Wan Sheng's face showed a worried expression. He was concerned that no disciple would pass this True Disciple Trial.

Li Zhirui shook his head slightly and said, "The threshold for recruiting disciples has already been lowered quite a bit, but the requirements for true disciples absolutely cannot be lowered any further!"

If it weren't for the fact that his disciples hadn't been cultivating for very long, he would have added another test of their mental state to the formation.

Upon hearing this, Wan Sheng was slightly startled, but it didn't say anything more. After all, although it was nominally an elder, it didn't actually have much power and couldn't possibly stand up to Li Zhirui.

All it can do now is silently pray that some of its disciples will pass the test.

This is both a hope to lay a better foundation for their future and a recognition of its centuries-long tradition of teaching its disciples.

Most importantly, it's about planning for its future reincarnation!

Given the karmic connection between Wansheng and Tongtian Sect, if it successfully reincarnates and possesses the aptitude for cultivation, it will most likely rejoin Tongtian Sect.

If its current disciples are still alive by then, out of consideration for this relationship and karma, they might show it some favor, which would make its cultivation path much easier.

After all, it's unknown how many years will pass before it reincarnates and joins the Tongtian Sect. By then, the disciples still alive will at least have reached the level of a rogue immortal.

……

at the same time.

The dozen or so disciples who were being tested tentatively stepped onto the first step.

But they didn't feel anything. They breathed a sigh of relief and were also a little curious about what kind of test it was, so they stepped onto the second set of steps.

Suddenly, with a loud bang, an immense pressure struck, forcing several disciples to bend over, their faces flushed red, looking extremely uncomfortable.

"what happened……"

"This level is way too difficult! If it's like this, there's no way we can pass it!"

There are three thousand steps in total, and right now, they have only just begun, and haven't even climbed the second step yet.

"There must be another way. The True Inheritance Trial cannot have a level that everyone cannot pass; we just haven't discovered it yet."

"I don't believe it anymore!"

One disciple gritted his teeth and persevered, unwilling to fail so easily. He moved forward at a snail's pace. The steps looked three feet wide, but in the next instant, he successfully stepped onto the second step.

His success instantly inspired the other disciples, and those with strong willpower persevered under pressure.

Step by step, one step at a time, these dozen or so disciples moved slowly, but none of them stopped!

Those outside who witnessed this scene, Li Zhirui and Wan Sheng, simultaneously showed a hint of satisfaction on their faces. These disciples' willpower was indeed impressive.

That indomitable spirit, if maintained, might come in handy someday.

"Sect Leader, how many disciples do you think can pass this test?" Wan Sheng asked with some curiosity.

"I don't know yet." Li Zhirui shook his head; he couldn't give an answer at the moment.

Because this hurdle is not so easy to overcome; they will face not only the pressure of willpower but also the temptation of the illusion.

Moreover, this doesn't mean that once you survive one illusion, you're free from all worries and can focus on doing something else; more illusions will appear in the future.

As time went by, the disciples who were originally progressing at the same pace had developed into very distinct levels.

The fastest ones have already passed through the illusion twice and reached more than two thousand steps; those who are slightly less advanced are around seventeen or eight hundred steps.

Those slightly below average reached the thousandth floor; while the worst few didn't even cross the first threshold of the thousandth floor, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, they had no chance of passing this test.

This doesn't depend on cultivation level or realm; it only depends on the strength of one's willpower and the firmness of one's Dao heart!

Just look at the two disciples who are leading the way, because one of them is only at the Nascent Soul stage, but he is able to leave a group of disciples with higher cultivation and realms far behind him.

From this perspective, this person's qualifications are indeed quite good.

Soon, it was the afternoon of the third day of the assessment, with only a few hours left before it ended!

But so far, not a single disciple has reached the summit.

The closest one is just one step away!
He is now succumbing to the final temptation of the illusion. If he can hold fast to his Dao heart, he will become the first disciple to pass the test!
Not far behind him, several disciples were struggling to catch up, seemingly trying to surpass him and become the first to pass.

Unfortunately, they were still a step too late!
Before they could even step onto the last step, the disciple suddenly opened his eyes, took a step, and successfully arrived at the summit.

He became the first and, so far, the only disciple to clear the level!
"Good, rest well for now. There are other challenges ahead." Li Zhirui glanced at him with a hint of appreciation.

But that's all. He's lived for so many years and seen countless brilliant talents, and this disciple's performance can only be described as average.

"Yes, disciple obeys!" The man dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately went to the side to begin recovering his depleted energy.

After all, we've come this far; it would be such a shame to fail at the last minute.

"With only four hours left, those disciples who haven't even climbed the 2,500 steps have little chance of passing." Li Zhirui looked at the few disciples still struggling at the back, without much disappointment. This was somewhat expected; it was impossible for all disciples to pass. After all, Liang Kingdom wasn't some sacred cultivation ground; how could it possibly produce so many geniuses?

However, he did not expel them from the formation simply because they had lost hope. Perhaps an incredible miracle would occur?

In reality, Li Zhirui wanted them to take this opportunity to temper their will and Dao heart.

In this way, even if one fails the test and becomes a true disciple, as long as one gains something in the process, it will be helpful for future cultivation.

As the time drew closer, disciples passed the test one after another and reached the summit.

Li Zhirui only had one sentence for them: take advantage of the time before the test is over and get some rest.

Once midnight had passed, he immediately dismantled the formation, and the disciples who had been trapped inside fell out.

"Ahhh! I'm just one step away! Only one last step left! Why! Why can't you give me a little more time! Just a quarter of an hour, just a quarter of an hour is enough!" One disciple screamed in despair as soon as he returned to reality, acting like a madman.

"All disciples undergo the same assessment at the same time, so why should you be treated differently?"

Li Zhirui frowned at the man and said, "Besides, do you really think you can get out after you step onto the 2,999th step?"

"To tell you the truth, there's another illusion on the last step!"

If this person doesn't suddenly break down after coming out, he might feel a little regretful, since it really seems like he was just one step away.

But when he suddenly broke down emotionally and started to go crazy, the slight regret in Li Zhirui's heart was completely erased.

Given this disciple's current state, even if he were given an hour, let alone a quarter of an hour, he still wouldn't pass.

Hearing this, he was struck dumb, frozen in disbelief. He had thought he was very close, but now he realized that he was still far away.

"The next test will begin at 5:00 AM today! Be prepared."

After saying that, Li Zhirui disappeared.

"Ugh!"

Wan Sheng glanced at the disciple, and seeing that he hadn't recovered yet, he sighed with some regret. In the end, he couldn't bear it and said, "It's alright. Learn from this lesson and prepare for the next one."

Then it followed suit and left.

Those disciples who failed the test opened their eyes one after another and got up to leave.

The disciples who had to continue to participate in the next test were making the most of their time to recover, so they remained seated cross-legged in place.

Anyway, the next test will still be here.

……

A silent night passed, the moon set and the sun rose.

Just as dawn broke, Li Zhirui appeared before everyone.

"The test is about to begin. Are you ready?"

"Ready!"

"Then let's get started!"

The next instant, a flash of light engulfed the disciple.

From the outside, it's impossible to tell anything, and there's no idea what kind of test they are going through at this moment.

All the disciples found themselves in a cave, where they began their secluded cultivation, striving to break through bottlenecks and reach higher realms.

At first, they didn't think there was anything wrong, but as time went by and their lifespans drew closer, yet they were unable to break through, their states of mind changed. Some became anxious, some became worried, and some were filled with fear.

Only three disciples were able to maintain a calm and composed state of mind!

However, gradually, some disciples calmed down, their hearts becoming as still as water, undisturbed as a deep well.

This test seemed very simple, but it lasted for a whole day and night!
Within the illusion, they experienced hundreds or even thousands of years.

Given their current level of cultivation, it would be impossible for them to maintain a constant state of mind over such a long period of time.

Therefore, any disciple who can maintain a calm state of mind until the very end will pass the test.

Even so, not all disciples succeeded; only six met the requirements.

"Congratulations, you have successfully passed the test. As long as you pass this final stage without any problems, you will be the true successors of the Tongtian Sect!" Li Zhirui said with a smile.

This selection process for the true successor is finally coming to an end.

If it weren't for his position as the sect leader and the need to show respect for his true disciples, he wouldn't have wanted to get involved at all; it would have been a complete waste of his time.

Thankfully, it's almost over!

Seeing that six disciples had passed the tests, Wan Sheng, who was standing to the side, smiled happily.

The number of six true disciples was one more than he had estimated, exceeding his expectations.

"Come with me."

After saying that, Li Zhirui walked ahead and soon led the six people to the Ancestral Hall.

"You shall kneel on the prayer mats in order of seniority."

The Tongtian Sect has a generational system of one hundred years, and there are now five generations of disciples. Of these six true disciples, there are two in each generation and one in each of the others.

The disciples obeyed, kneeling obediently on the prayer mats, their eyes lowered, not daring to look up at their ancestors and predecessors.

Li Zhirui then activated a precious mirror hanging above the Ancestral Hall. Instantly, six beams of spiritual light flew out from it and entered the bodies of the six people respectively.

After circulating through their bodies, it left from the Heavenly Spirit and returned to the Treasure Mirror.

buzzing-

The magic mirror trembled for a moment, and then a beam of spiritual light shot out from it, revealing the past and present lives of the six disciples!
Because they were all looking down, they had no idea what was happening.

Once it was confirmed that they were not spies planted by other forces and did not have any significant karmic debts, they were considered to have passed the test.

Dang Dang Dang——

Li Zhirui struck the jade bell, its deep voice echoing throughout the entire Ascending Immortal Mountain. He then announced, "The test is passed. From this day forward, the six of you will be included in the Jade Register of the True Disciples of my Tongtian Sect!" (End of Chapter)