Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

Before long, the group arrived at the Dengxian Mountain Range.

Even if you're still on the outermost edge, you can see a majestic, towering mountain peak as soon as you look up.

The surrounding mountain ranges are no match for it, unable to conceal its presence at all. Enveloped in white mist, it exudes an ethereal aura and gives off a rather mysterious feeling.

It was the first time the children had ever seen such a tall mountain. They couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, their faces filled with longing as they imagined their future cultivation in this sacred mountain.

However, of these dozens of children, probably no more than a handful will actually be able to join the Tongtian Sect!
In a way, they were born at the wrong time. If it had been during the early days of the Tongtian Sect, they would have had a much higher chance of becoming disciples of the sect.

Unfortunately, the Tongtian Sect rose to prominence too quickly. Now, with its lineage well-established and no shortage of disciples, the requirements for its disciples are naturally no longer as simple as before.

"Flying at high altitudes is forbidden on Mount Dengxian, except for seniors at the Human Immortal Realm and above, and only the ferry spirit ships that recruit disciples each time."

One of the disciples said with a smile, "So we've benefited from your success too."

Otherwise, given their cultivation level, they wouldn't be qualified to fly high within the mountain gate's territory; in fact, this might be one of the few opportunities they'll have in their lifetime.

"Don't be fooled by the complexity and number of rules within the sect. These rules are not just constraints, but also a form of protection. If you are fortunate enough to join a sect, you must remember them carefully!"

The children were all bewildered and couldn't understand what he meant. Only Li Chenyang and the oldest child, who was dressed in the most tattered clothes, had thoughtful expressions on their faces.

As they spoke, the group arrived at the foot of Mount Dengxian.

When they disembarked from the spirit ship and looked up at the sacred mountain before them, it once again gave them a tremendous spiritual shock, and made them deeply aware of their own insignificance.

"arrive!"

The leading disciple looked around and said, "There are fewer than three thousand children participating in the test so far. You can rest and recover nearby, but don't go too far, as you may have to take the test at any time."

"Okay," came the children's scattered replies.

Because they lived relatively close by, and because there weren't too many children being tested for their spiritual roots, they were among the first to return.

There were only a couple hundred children who arrived before them, which was far from meeting the number of participants required for the test.

It should be noted that each complete activation and start-up of the Ascension Array consumes a tremendous amount of spiritual energy and also requires the use of some precious spiritual items.

Therefore, the grand formation will only be activated when the number of participants reaches three thousand.

At other times, it would be difficult to gather so many children to participate in the test in a short period of time. In order to reduce the consumption of resources, the formation could only be activated at a low level.

Of course, the functions and effects that the formation should have can still be fully utilized.

While waiting for more children to arrive for the test, Li Chenyang did not move around casually, but stood still and looked at the surrounding scenery.

For some reason, after entering the territory of the Tongtian Sect, he felt a sense of familiarity, yet also strangeness.

It was as if he had been to the Tongtian Sect before, but due to the long passage of time and the vicissitudes of life, the surrounding environment had undergone earth-shattering changes, so it felt unfamiliar.

Moreover, Li Chenyang always felt that someone was watching him in the dark, but no matter how hard he searched, he could not find the source, to the point that he began to doubt whether it was just his imagination.

In fact, it wasn't a misperception; someone really was spying on him!

However, if word gets out, others might not believe it, because that person is none other than Li Zhirui, the current leader of the Tongtian Sect!

The moment Li Chenyang stepped into the Dengxian Mountain Range, Li Zhirui, who was refining pills in his cave, sensed it.

He knew that the reincarnated person he had been waiting for for so many years had already arrived at the Tongtian Sect!
Then he remembered that this year was the day when the Tongtian Sect opened its gates once every fifty years, so he immediately set his sights on the children who were waiting to participate in the entrance test.

In addition, there were not many children at that time, so Li Zhirui quickly identified the reincarnated person.

However, since their identity information has not yet been included in the sect's archives, he does not know the other party's background, qualifications, or other details.

"Did he realize I was spying on him?"

Li Zhirui noticed the suspicion in Li Chenyang's eyes and tensed up, carefully looking around as if trying to find the person behind it all.

"I must say, he truly lives up to his reputation as the reincarnation of a former Golden Immortal. Even before he has begun cultivating, his spiritual perception is already so profound!"

Although Li Zhirui did not conceal his gaze, as a Xuanxian cultivator, he could observe a mortal child from afar. The difference between them was immense, yet he was able to perceive it. No one would believe it if he told others.

However, after he concealed himself slightly, the other person no longer felt like they were being watched.

Li Zhirui did not withdraw his attention because of this. Although the reincarnation of the Golden Immortal must be extraordinary, there should be a very high probability that he could pass the entry test.

He was better off not taking chances than taking any chances. He had to ensure that this person could successfully join the Tongtian Sect, even if it meant interfering with the fair and just Ascension Array.

Only in this way can he resolve his karma more quickly, without having to wait for his next reincarnation!

After all, no one knows how many years it will be before this person is reincarnated, and Li Zhirui doesn't want to waste too much time in the Yuanling Realm.

……

time flies.

Soon, at the foot of Mount Dengxian, three thousand children participated in the entrance test, marking the beginning of the first test of this grand opening of the mountain gates!

hum!
Almost simultaneously, the originally unremarkable bluestone path suddenly burst forth with a strong and dazzling spiritual light, and the Xuanxian-level Ascension Array was immediately activated.

"Those who participate in the test, hurry up and enter the formation! Anyone still outside after a quarter of an hour will be considered to have failed the test!"

A clear, loud sound rang out from the foot of the mountain, reaching the ears of every child.

At the same time, a gentle yet irresistible force came from the sky, parting a path in the crowd to allow the children participating in the test to enter the great formation.

Of the three thousand children who took the test first, most hesitated and wavered because they were afraid of failing and thus being unable to join the Tongtian Sect, so they dared not enter the formation for a long time.

But some children, with determined eyes and steady steps, stepped into it!

Li Chenyang, who was under Li Zhirui's close attention, was not so decisive, but he did not think for too long before stepping into the formation.

Once inside, they found that the Ascension Array was nothing special, and the blue stone path in front of them was unchanged. It was as if as long as they climbed the nine hundred and ninety-nine stone steps, they could pass the test and join the Tongtian Sect.

Yet this seemingly ordinary formation can accommodate three thousand people to enter at the same time and participate in the test.

"It doesn't seem as dangerous or difficult as we imagined?" Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But as they lifted their feet and stepped onto the second step, an immense pressure suddenly struck! Caught off guard, some children were even knocked down and fell to the ground, looking quite disheveled.

Li Chenyang was also bent over by the weight, but after a short while, he gritted his teeth and slowly straightened up, continuing to walk forward.

With each step they climbed, the pressure on them increased, making their steps slower and their journey more difficult.

But no one realized that this pressure was right up to their limits, and as long as they didn't give up, it couldn't break them!

Even so, quite a few children still failed to even cross the hundredth level of the world and were directly teleported out by the formation.

When someone steps onto the 300th step, they will face a new test.

A sudden burst of white mist enveloped him, stirring up his strongest desires.

Some achieve great success in cultivation, and in the illusion, they become Golden Immortals, dominating the world; others are incredibly wealthy, and they are immersed in gold and silver everywhere, with countless riches.

Some are driven by lust, surrounded by three thousand beauties, indulging in nightly revelry; others seek immortality, witnessing the changing of the seasons and the transformation of the world.

This incredibly realistic illusion was almost indistinguishable to children who hadn't experienced much of the world. They could only sink into it, unable to extricate themselves, until the formation determined their failure and they were teleported away.

If most of the children managed to persevere and barely pass the previous tests, then this illusion eliminated nearly three children!

For a moment, the array's spiritual light flickered incessantly, constantly throwing people out from within.

This terrified the children waiting outside, who feared they might suffer the same fate.

In a way, this is an extra test for them.

How to maintain a stable mental state when influenced by external factors.

Li Chenyang, whose speed was not too fast, also arrived at the three hundredth stone step. His deepest and strongest desire was to possess great strength and a high realm.

But when the Ascension Array began to affect him, he quickly regained his senses and murmured, "I am still just a mortal and have not yet begun cultivation."

The illusion shattered instantly!

He was almost unaffected and broke free from the illusion in less than a quarter of an hour.

This scene was witnessed by Li Zhirui, who had been keeping a close eye on Li Chenyang. He murmured, "Is his temperament also so outstanding?"

The moment he entered the great formation, Li Zhirui knew his aptitude: Heavenly Fire Spiritual Root, and he was suspected of possessing a Dao Body!

Such qualifications would not require these tests in other sects. As long as it is confirmed that they are not spies sent by other forces, they can be exceptionally recruited.

Because with proper training, one can at least reach the Loose Immortal Realm. As for future realms, it depends on their individual comprehension and abilities.

As far as Li Zhirui knows, this person's aptitude, temperament, and spiritual perception are all top-notch. Apart from that, his Daoist heart and comprehension are currently unknown.

If both of these are good, then Li Chenyang is simply a born celestial being!

"Should I step in and take him as my apprentice?" A thought suddenly popped into Li Zhirui's mind.

Unlike most other sects, the Tongtian Sect does not have a master or disciple system within its organization.

The main reason for doing this is to suppress the emergence of factions and cliques.

Instead, every so often, a cultivator with a higher level of understanding would preach and answer questions for the other disciples.

These are simply teacher-student relationships; the connection between them isn't particularly close.

Although the debt of gratitude between master and disciple in passing on knowledge and resolving doubts should settle the karmic debts owed by Li Zhirui when he received the inheritance, by doing this, he has completely pushed Li Chenyang into the public eye, and many people will definitely investigate and explore his identity.

Moreover, as the sect leader, leading the way in violating the sect rules will set a terrible example and cause enormous damage to the Tongtian Sect.

Besides, Li Zhirui and his past life were fellow disciples in the Shangqing Dao. If he were to become the other's master now, the situation would become extremely complicated when he awakens his past life memories.

Even without awakening their past life memories, it wouldn't be quite appropriate, since their master was someone who had attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

How could a mere Xuanxian be ranked alongside a Daluo Dao Fruit?

So Li Zhirui quickly abandoned the idea, but soon he came up with a more suitable solution!

That means constantly disguising my identity as a teacher to instruct him until the cause and effect between the two is resolved.

There is a significant difference between the status of a teacher and a master. Most importantly, the problems that Li Zhirui had previously worried about would not exist.

While he was pondering, Li Chenyang had already reached the six hundredth stone step!

Meanwhile, the third wave of children who participated in the test also entered the Ascension Array.

It's impossible to wait until all the children who participated in the first round of the test have finished before starting the second round; doing so would take too long.

Even though there are formations and spiritual objects at the foot of the mountain to ensure that the children remain in perfect condition.

Therefore, when someone enters a new test, the next round of children will enter the formation.

The six hundred stone steps represent an additional test of one's Dao heart.

There is no single standard on this matter.

Because one's Daoist heart can change!
So as long as you're not particularly bad, you can smoothly proceed to the next test; you'll just have to give a score.

This determines whether they become menial disciples, outer disciples, or inner disciples after joining the Tongtian Sect.

Li Chenyang's Dao Heart is also quite outstanding; considering his current age, he could even be considered one of the best.

After he finished the test, he seemed to feel nothing and continued to walk heavily toward the mountain peak.

At this moment, there were only a dozen or so people in front of him.

There are only three hundred more stone steps left to reach the finish line!

Thinking of this, Li Chenyang suddenly felt a surge of strength, and his steps seemed to quicken slightly. (End of Chapter)