Immortal Road.

"A celestial treasure from the Purple Mansion!"

The other True Immortals all stared wide-eyed. It was clearly a level higher than the Pure Spirit Immortal Object, exceeding the scope of True Immortals, and something they coveted.

Aside from this Immortal Yuanjian, there are probably very few people in the entire Yunzhou who can produce a Purple Mansion Immortal Treasure.

If they weren't so weak, they might have all had wicked thoughts!
Lin Shan, who was on the field below, was completely unaware.

He remained obediently on the competition stage, appraising whatever was given to him, secretly competing with the other three!
Because the enhancement panel handles everything for me, I don't need to use my brain, so I'm thinking more about things right now.

It's worth noting that, apart from him, the other three all have immortal backgrounds, making them veritable second-generation immortals!
If no outsider suddenly appears, the top three will be determined by internal competition among themselves, resulting in a top-three ranking. Regardless of who comes first or last, it is acceptable because the rewards are all linked to resources for becoming an immortal.

Furthermore, given that their cultivation had already reached the peak of the Void Realm, it was clear that their elders were using the Yunzhou Grand Gathering to pave the way for their own disciples.

But now a self-taught cultivator at the early stage of the Void Realm has emerged and squeezed into a share that shouldn't have been his. Will someone interfere later?
No one can say for sure.

Lin Shan himself wasn't sure.

Even if those immortals couldn't make a move due to their status, these second-generation immortals all looked formidable. As local bullies, it would be easy for them to cause trouble for them.
But we've already come this far, and we've already squeezed into the top four, so how can we give up so easily?
His mind was racing, but he didn't put any water in his hands. The enhancement panel touched something.

[Divine Origin Stone]

Quality: Purple Mansion Immortal Material (Sealed)
Introduction: The spiritual ancestor born from the core of the immortal vein can help cultivators open or repair their Purple Mansion. When ground into powder and taken with immortal spring water, it can enhance the strength of the Yang Spirit or Yin Spirit.

(Note: This item has been sealed by immortals and cannot be unlocked without a specific incantation.)

Enhancement requirement: Cannot be enhanced
What is this thing that is so heavily guarded and has been sealed off to prevent it from being opened? Is it afraid that it will be switched?
Having come into contact with so many pure and spiritual immortal items, this was the first time Lin Shan had encountered a purple mansion immortal item. He immediately guessed that the item before him was extraordinary, and its value and origin far exceeded his current realm!
The Immortal Lord Xuheng, who had been sleeping inside the Spirit Nourishing Pearl, seemed to sense a trace of energy and awoke from the withered wood and immortal vines.

Sensing what was in front of him, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:
"This is... um... a Divine Source Stone!"

It's like a pillow being delivered just when you're sleepy. I never expected this kid I possessed to be so capable; he found what I needed most in the time it took me to doze off.
"Excellent, kid! Quickly bring this in to me. With this, I can reopen my Purple Mansion and recover my Profound Immortal cultivation in no time. At that time, helping you become an immortal will be as easy as turning my hand!"

"???"

Lin Shan was startled, and his hand trembled so much that he almost dropped the Divine Source Stone.

Why did this ancestor suddenly wake up at the crucial moment? Now that you're awake, you want me to force-feed you the things from the Heavenly Observation Bureau? Are you trying to kill me?
His unusual behavior stood out among the four, immediately attracting the attention of the stands. Six gazes from the True Immortals, as well as countless spectators outside the arena, were all staring intently. How could they dare to act rashly?

Moreover, time was of the essence, so we had to hurry up and record the appraisal results into the jade slip first.

At this moment, Immortal Lord Xuheng was unaware of the situation outside and was still urging him to send it in quickly. When he did not receive a reply, he became even more anxious, which caused the Spirit Nourishing Pearl to vibrate violently, and even the Illusionary Spirit Ancient Tree inside was startled!
"Quickly, bring it to me! This is a rare find. If you give it to me, I will grant you any wish!"

"Oh? Really? You can give me anything I want?"

Lin Shan tentatively asked a question.

"I want double pupils, just like that female cultivator in the golden dress in front of me, so I can see everything at a glance. Ding Zhen, do you know if there's any way to do that?"

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Immortal Lord Xuheng was speechless for a moment.

Double pupils are something you're born with; where am I supposed to get them for you later in life?
You're really audacious, kid. A country bumpkin who ascended from the lower realm, do you really think you can recognize all kinds of spiritual creatures just by dreaming about Ding Zhen?
If we waste this time, thirty breaths will be up.

The Divine Source Stone vanished in a flash via a miniature teleportation array.

Immortal Lord Xuheng immediately lost his temper, jumping around inside the Spirit Nourishing Pearl and almost tearing it apart!
"My divine source stone, my very divine source stone, how did it suddenly disappear? Who! Who stole the spiritual object that should have belonged to me?"

Lin Shan was also annoyed and could only listlessly lend him his view, pointing towards the stands.

“There are six True Immortals there. The one in the very center is the Director of the Heavenly Observation Bureau of Xiaorong City in Yunzhou. Go ask him for it.”

"The Observatory?"

Immortal Lord Xuheng stopped causing trouble. After gaining Lin Shan's perspective, he looked around in confusion and was extremely surprised to see this scene.

"You actually participated in the appraisal conference? It hasn't been that long, and you've already risen to this level!"

"Let me see, is that girl in front really double-pupiled? That old guy Ding Zhen from the Heavenly Observation Bureau also has double-pupiled eyes. Is it really possible for two people with double-pupiled eyes to coexist in the world?"

"There are six little guys on the stage, and one who is almost a Xuanxian. Oh no! This person has already opened up the Purple Mansion. I should not show myself. If he finds me, the Heavenly Court will not forgive me."

"Young man, I'll lend you a hand. If you don't understand anything, feel free to ask me. Although this immortal lord doesn't know appraisal techniques, I've seen it all, even if I haven't eaten pork, I've seen pigs run. I recognize most immortal items!"

As soon as he finished speaking, something appeared from the miniature teleportation array on the stage.

This thing has a strange appearance; it looks like ginger, but the skin peels off in a rustling sound. The peels fall into the air and disappear for no reason, and it also emits a strange smell.

Lin Shan asked casually:
"what is this?"

"Uh, let me see, this is... why can't I remember? Could it be..."

Immortal Lord Xuheng was so anxious that he paced around in circles, trying to remember for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

"Never mind, you should go back."

Lin Shan lost interest and withdrew his shared view. It seemed that this immortal lord was unreliable after all; relying on anyone else was not as good as relying on himself.

The enhancement panel flashed in a flash:
【Nirvana Ginger】

Quality: Purple Mansion Immortal Medicine (Sealed)
Introduction: The essence liquid born from the core of a star, solidifies into the shape of ginger, and contains extremely powerful rebirth abilities. It can help star cultivators revive, reshape the star body, recreate the star aperture, and endow it with rebirth star fire.

(Note: This item has been sealed by immortals and cannot be unlocked without a specific incantation.)

Enhancement requirement: Cannot be enhanced
Before Lin Shan could even copy the jade slip, someone in his internal star palace couldn't sit still any longer.

Xing Yiyuan, the Star Sword Immortal, swarmed over like a fly drawn by a scent, loudly proclaiming that her opportunity had arrived and demanding that Lin Shan open his eyes to the world.

After sharing it with her, her voice immediately became much sharper when she saw Nie Xingjiang in front of her!
"Boy, take this and give it to me immediately. You'll soon regain your sword immortal cultivation. Then I'll take you to the Desolate Starfield to forge an immortal sword, enough to dominate the immortal realm. Helping you become an immortal will be a piece of cake!"

Well, another ancestor has started bragging.

Here, take this. I don't need to wait for you to recover; I'll be taken care of right now!

Lin Shan ignored her and Immortal Lord Xuheng together. Although he knew these things were very beneficial, he couldn't disregard the occasion.

Next came several more ethereal and precious items, most of which had just appeared in front of others, demonstrating their rarity and the fact that even the Tianjian Division of Xiaorong City couldn't produce many.

This round of competition is over.

The standings have changed again!
The top three still got full marks, but the fourth place lost one point. I don't know which item's appraisal went wrong.

And this person who withdrew from the game was actually Wen Lingzi, the youngest disciple of the Jinxiu Patriarch, a top genius born with double pupils!
Can authentication rules sometimes fail?
"No, the Purple Mansion Immortal Item is beyond the scope of a First-Rank Immortal Appraiser. None of these kids can guess it unless they saw the test question beforehand and already recognized the item!"

On the stage, the True Immortal Ancestor Jinxiu suddenly stood up, looking at Qiu Yibai and Lie Yunrou with a cold smile.

“Brother Yuanjian, one of these two is your disciple, and the other was placed in the Observation Bureau by Yibaolou. And the Purple Mansion Immortal Item was specially taken out by you as a test question. Did they prepare in advance?”

Upon hearing this, everyone else turned to look in silence. No one was surprised that Wenlingzi had misjudged the situation, because even the most powerful double pupils and the most professional appraisal methods still relied on the host's cultivation level.

The celestial treasures in the Purple Mansion are beyond their comprehension, so it's normal that they can't see them.

But the other three all answered correctly, which is highly unusual, and anyone with eyes can tell there's something fishy going on.

Qiu Yibai and Lie Yunrou are one thing, but what about Number 43? Could it be a backup plan by the Tianjian Division to squeeze Wenlingzi out of the game?

Master Yuanjian was also secretly puzzled at this moment.

He did indeed give those two extra lessons, teaching them all the magical artifacts from the Heavenly Observation Bureau, which doesn't count as cheating.

In fact, the Celestial Treasure Appraisal Bureau only has that many items in its collection, and it wouldn't be difficult to memorize them all. Therefore, this treasure appraisal event was predetermined from the start.

It simply means that Wenlingzi ended up in third place.

The top three rewards were awarded by the Tianjian Division, which rewarded their own people and incidentally gave the Jinxiu Immortal Sect a good boost, making everyone happy.

Who knew that Number 43 would suddenly appear, disrupting the plan and catching everyone off guard?
How could this kid recognize a celestial artifact from the Purple Mansion?!

"Teacher, what should we do?"

Several officials from the Observatory approached and whispered to each other, asking how to handle the situation. They could easily find a pretext to disqualify No. 43 from the competition, and then Wenlingzi would still be in third place.

Let's see how Immortal Yuanjian decides!

With so many eyes watching, it would be difficult to convince the public to act against the tide of events under such scrutiny. Furthermore, the competition was out of control. After careful consideration, Immortal Yuanjian made an announcement.

The treasure appraisal event has now come to an end!

The reason is that all the newly collected rare and precious items over the past thousand years have been taken out, and there are no new or extra items available for the contestants to use in the competition.

At the end of the match, the top three teams will be determined based on the current standings.

Qiu Yibai is first, Lie Yunrou is second, and Xing Shuzi is third.

This is a plan to sacrifice a pawn to save the king!
It doesn't matter if Wenlingzi is eliminated, but Qiuyibai and Lieyunrou must be protected. The top two spots, especially the Immortal Appraiser spot, cannot be taken by outsiders, and being admitted to the Immortal Rank is of paramount importance.

This result is still plausible, as there are no more rare and precious items to be found, which is a decent reason.

As for the top three rankings, since the scores were the same, the total time taken to answer the questions was calculated based on the total time taken throughout the history of the questions. Qiu Yibai took the shortest time, followed by Yun Rou in second place and Xing Shuzi in third place. Therefore, Qiu Yibai won the grand prize without any controversy!

"No, that's it?"

Lin Shan stood there dumbfounded, unable to believe that he was supposed to fight those two to the very end, but instead he was sentenced on the spot!
If your students study in advance and I have to copy their homework, then you guys will definitely be able to answer questions faster.

And this ranking, was it approved by my client?
Whether he, an unknown nobody, agreed or not was irrelevant. The true immortal on the stage made the decision, and the officials of the Heavenly Observation Bureau naturally cooperated. They quickly announced the top ten according to the points list and then let them go up on stage to receive their awards.

Wen Lingzi remained expressionless, seemingly unconcerned about being pushed down to fourth place.

The old ancestor Jinxiu comforted them, saying that everyone knew this was the result of a leak beforehand, and that there was no real difference in their abilities.

Even Lie Yunrou's use of a magical artifact for appraisal during the competition was criticized by many, who suspected that it was unfair to rely on such an object.

But what is absolute fairness?
Who can authenticate something without the aid of magical artifacts? And on what basis do you assume that it was all thanks to the secret treasure?

Lin Shan went on stage with a pout, feeling indignant.

I didn't have any secret treasures or any prior preparation. I just identified it with my own hands, and yet no one offered me any help. Is that right?

Logically speaking, with such a genius at appraisal, wouldn't top-tier forces and powerful immortals be vying for me? Why are they so indifferent? Could it be that now is not the right time, and I have to wait until after the competition?
"Alright, this treasure appraisal event has come to a successful conclusion. The top ten have been determined, and now we will distribute the rewards."

The fact that the certificate was personally awarded by Venerable Yuanjian demonstrates the importance attached to the conference.

Qiu Yibai, who came in first place, successfully obtained the title of Immortal Appraiser. This was a quota reserved by the Jiantian Division of Xiaorong City in Yunzhou, and it was impossible for her to give it to an outsider.

The second-ranked Yun Rou obtained the Law Secret Technique and Immortal Cultivation Method, but she came from the rich young lady of Yi Bao Lou and did not lack these things. It was obvious that she was just trying to build up her resume.

When it was Lin Shan's turn to come in third, Master Yuanjian walked up to him with a smile and handed him a scroll.

The Scroll of Laws!

Lin Shan identified it as an authentic product the moment he acquired it, based on the enhancement panel. The other party had indeed not cheated him. However, given the size of the Heavenly Observation Bureau and its status as a True Immortal, it was unlikely that they would fool him with a mere scroll of laws.

"Young friend, after this is over, you can return to the Observatory with me. There you can choose any immortal herb from the storehouse."

"Thank you, senior. I have seen all the celestial-grade spiritual items from your company during the competition. May I make a selection now?"

Lin Shan was afraid that he would be out of control after the competition, so he decided to ask a question now.

Immortal Yuanjian was taken aback, then nodded and told him it was possible.

"I want Nirvana Ginger!"

Lin Shan made an outrageous demand, choosing only the best. If it weren't for the fact that the immortal herb was the only option, he would have wanted the divine source stone as well.

The other party shook their head as expected:

"Purple Mansion Immortal Items are not included; you can only choose Pure Spirit Immortal Items."

Unfortunately, there are limitations to the rewards.

Lin Shan had no choice but to settle for second best and chose Time Moss.

This item has numerous benefits that need no further explanation. He plans to use it to refine a Time Pill to shorten his cultivation time!
At present, cultivation is the foundation of everything.

"can."

Immortal Yuanjian agreed, and then officials from the Tianjian Bureau sealed the Time Vein and presented it to him on a tray as a reward.

"Young friend, you came in third place and should rightfully be recommended by the Observatory. If you wish to work for the government, the Observatory in Xiaorong City is always open to you."

After saying that, he turned around and went to find the fourth-place Wenlingzi without looking back, showing an apologetic smile, his attitude much better than when he treated the third-place student.

Seeing this, Lin Shan knew that his unorthodox methods were not valued on their turf, and he might really be being ostracized.

This shows that there's nothing good about joining the Observatory. Without a powerful background, what good is it to be part of the system?

Thinking of Lie Yunsheng's advice, he gave up the idea.

As the spectators gradually dispersed after watching the excitement, a slight disturbance broke out on the stage, during which a familiar voice could be heard.

Old Taoist Jinchi screamed in anguish. He had bet on Lin Shan and was about to make a fortune.

The bookmaker really did run off with the money! (End of Chapter)