Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 396 Inner Gate Assessment [Monthly Ticket Plus, Request Monthly Ticket, Two-in-One]

It's spring again.

They say we are unstoppable, but how can it be like this?

Years ago.

Li Rui asked Ning Zhongtian and others to cut down some bamboo from Changqing Mountain and make it into furniture.

After a spring rain next year, it will stand tall again.

Li Rui was in a good mood as he looked at the green bamboo growing well in the courtyard.

He stretched.

Then he walked into the room.

Then he threw out a talisman, and saw the talisman turn into ashes in the air.

next moment.

A pretty and plump woman appeared in the room and poured tea for Li Rui as docilely as a kitten.

Li Rui took a sip.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly.

The clone talisman.

Yes, after a year of practicing the art of talismans, he has mastered as many as eight kinds of talismans, among which the clone talisman is a talisman of a higher grade.

There is only one function, and that is to transform.

The woman in front of me was the one created by the clone talisman.

Not much fighting power.

The only benefit is probably to save the money for a maid.

However, for Li Rui, human nature is changeable and far less reliable than the clone talisman.

He was thinking.

After a few years, when Fu Dao became an important figure in the deputy general's mansion, he replaced all the servants in the mansion.

The woman skillfully massaged Li Rui's shoulders and legs.

Li Rui started flipping through the book again.

At this time.

There was a knock on the door.

When Li Rui went out, he saw Liu Tiezhu had already brought people in.

"Master Li."

The young disciple of Qingwei Sect in front of him looked a little unfamiliar.

Li Rui nodded: "My dear friend, is there anything wrong?"

The young disciple respectfully handed a note to Li Rui: "Master Li, in three days we will have the test for our inner disciples. Master Li is invited to attend the ceremony."

"Okay, I'll go."

After hearing this, Li Rui took the post from the young disciple.

The young disciple then stepped back and left.

'Inner Gate Assessment'

The Qingwei Sect was founded not long ago.

So, apart from the seven disciples of Master Qingding who received the true teachings.

There are only outer disciples and menial disciples.

Naturally, this situation would not last long, and it was inevitable that Qingwei Sect would upgrade a group of outer disciples to inner disciples.

Of course Li Rui had to go to watch the ceremony.

A sect, in addition to the top combat power, also needs disciples with potential.

As an official sent by the Yu State court to Qingwei Sect, he naturally had the responsibility of supervision.

Although I won't cause trouble because of this.

But at least the information should be reported.

As for how to deal with it, that is something that only the bigwigs in the court need to think about.

Liu Tiezhu was listening on the side.

blinked.

"Master, the competition among the inner disciples may be fierce."

Li Rui: "Not small?"

“That’s huge.”

In Qingwei Sect, it is not easy to become an inner disciple. It not only depends on the realm, but also on the contribution to the sect.

Otherwise, why would those outer disciples have to rush around all day long?

Always remember that the emergence of a sect is the result of millions of people supporting one person.

Those menial disciples were like donkeys hung on vegetable leaves and got almost nothing.

The treatment of outer disciples would be better, but not much better.

Only inner disciples can enjoy certain preferential treatment.

If it’s so miserable, why are so many people still trying to get in?
It would be better if you wanted to cultivate immortality, so you had to join an immortal sect, otherwise you would have no chance in this life.

If you want to cultivate immortality, you must first make sacrifices.

Otherwise, why would the Immortal Sect give you the Immortal Technique?
One is willing to fight, the other is willing to be beaten.

In comparison, Elder Li Rui has it too easy.

He knew that there were several innate warriors among the outer disciples of Qingwei Sect, and they had been traveling around in the past few years in order to become immortals.

This is what it means to sit under a big tree and enjoy the shade.

With the background of the imperial court, Li Rui can enjoy the resources of the Qingwei Sect without paying any price.

Very comfortable.

Three days later.

The Qingwei Sect’s inner sect examination begins.

The purpose of the inner sect examination is to select the best among the outer sect disciples, so naturally it will not test spiritual roots etc. like the entrance examination.

Very simple.

Just three steps.

1. Competition.

Second, trials.

3. Performance evaluation.

Then calculate the final score.

The first step of the competition is to test combat power, just like in the martial arts arena. The Qingwei Sect will try to compete by drawing lots, with a total of seven rounds.

The more rounds you go through, the higher your score will be.

There is actually not much room for cheating in the first step of the competition.

The big ones are the second and third steps.

The so-called trial is actually to go to the Shiwan Mountains to kill monsters.

Finally, the results will be judged based on the strength and number of monsters killed.

Li Rui knew that many disciples with wealthy families had secretly called for help from their families.

As for the last item, merit evaluation.

Let's just put it that way.

I heard that the female disciples in front of the door of the peak master who is in charge of the Merit Hall have been lining up in the past few days.

Do you think cultivating immortals means just burying your head in hard work?

wrong.

It's the same as social practices.

Li Rui knew this very well.

at this time.

He and Sang Kong stood side by side on a high platform on one side of the huge square of Shenhua Peak.

Here you can overlook the entire square.

Below, more than a hundred Qingwei Sect disciples were competing fiercely.

"There are some good seedlings."

Sang Kong looked at the disciples off the field.

He is now a martial artist at the Tongxuan realm, and his aura is much stronger than before.

However, he did not become arrogant because of this. He still went to have tea with Li Rui as usual, without any change.

It’s not just about being approachable.

The top three grades are called the third grade of earthly immortals.

This immortal is not a random title, not only because of the strength far beyond the ordinary warriors, Li Rui knows that the third grade is clearly on the road to immortality.

In the world of immortal cultivation, it is called body cultivation.

Physical cultivation relies less on spiritual energy, so it has become the mainstream.

There is a difference between immortals and mortals.

Just look at Chunxuzi and you will know that the reason why Sang Kong treats Li Rui so well is because he is giving face to the Great Witch.

Li Rui: “Indeed.”

Because the Qingwei Sect has abundant spiritual energy, many of those whose spiritual roots were originally obscured have begun to show their talents.

The immortal method has already achieved some success.

In the square, there were fireballs and ice cones, and the scene was very exciting.

It is very different from a fight between warriors.

The various magic spells dazzle the onlookers.

Of course, during this period, we can also see some monks with weaker magic being defeated by opponents with higher martial arts skills.

And there are quite a few.

Sang Kong narrowed his eyes: "The immortal method is indeed powerful."

You know, those monks have only practiced for a few years, but they can be on par with the old master. He was secretly surprised when he saw this.

And like Li Rui, he was also practicing immortal techniques in secret.

of course.

There is no way he can compare with Li Rui in terms of progress.

Like Li Rui, besides monitoring, the other most important thing for him when he came to Qingwei Sect was to study the immortal techniques of Qingwei Sect.

The two stood on the platform and watched carefully.

There was a small episode during this period.

There are a total of one hundred people participating in the competition.

Someone is bound to be given a bye.

But coincidentally, the person who was given a bye several times was the same person.

What surprised everyone even more was that this person actually made it to the finals, where he battled with the woman in a white dress that was brighter than snow, but unfortunately lost.

Became the second one.

A perfect protagonist template.

Li Rui secretly wrote down the young man's name, Zhang Fan.

After the competition is completed.

This is the second round of trials.

Chunxuzi and another middle-aged Taoist priest raised a large flag, which swelled hundreds of times in the wind and finally turned into a large ship that could accommodate more than a hundred people.

The big flag rose up with the wind and floated towards the depths of Shiwan Mountain.

Li Rui and Sang Kong, as spectators, also sat on the big flag.

There was envy in both of their eyes.

Especially Sang Kong, when it comes to fighting, he believes that he is not inferior to Chunxuzi, but when it comes to other means, he is far worse.

It is no wonder that physical cultivators are often looked down upon by immortal cultivators.

After all, cultivating immortality is not just about fighting and killing.

The big flag was flying in the air at a very fast speed.

Just a moment.

It had already flown a hundred miles away.

Seeing that the distance was about right, Chunxuzi controlled the flag to fall.

He spoke slowly: "The trial will last for three days. You are not allowed to leave this place for a hundred miles, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

Chunxuzi finished speaking in a cold voice.

All the Qingwei Sect disciples then dispersed.

Chunxuzi and another Taoist greeted Li Rui and the other two.

Then they went their separate ways.

They have to ensure that these outer disciples do not suffer too many casualties.

As for Li Rui and Sang Kong.

They are also here to help, but they certainly won't be as dedicated as Chunxuzi and the other two.

"It is said that these 100,000 mountains were the dojo of a great master in ancient times, so both the Purple Gold Palace and the Qingwei Sect favored this place."

Sang Kong and Li Rui were walking in the forest while talking. Li Rui's eyes flickered.

He had also heard of this statement.

Moreover, he had indeed found two immortal cultivators' caves near the Shiwan Mountains before, which could also support this matter.

Don't say anything else.

It is indeed easier to set up an array and gather spiritual energy in the Ten Thousand Mountains than anywhere else.

Although the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is richer than before.

But it also depends on the place.

Some places have more, some places have less.

Places with many of them will be chosen as places of practice and caves will be opened up.

This is the reason why Zijin Palace chose this place.

Sang Kong looked relaxed. He looked around and said, "Oh, there's a fight going on over there."

He looked like he was enjoying the fun.

He watched with interest as several Qingwei Sect disciples besieged a monster.

While watching, he said:

"I heard that a few days ago, several disciples of Master Qingding joined forces to sweep this area."

"Those two people of Chunxuzi are indeed quite capable, nothing will go wrong."

Li Rui nodded.

According to the latest information obtained from Xiao Baijiao, the Zijin Palace is indeed much quieter than before.

However, Qingwei Palace will definitely not postpone the inner gate assessment because of Zijin Palace.

It would be a shame to compromise with a sect that has already been wiped out.

Li Rui had been staying on Changqing Peak and had not come down the mountain before, but now he is coming out for a walk because his strength has greatly increased.

His current state is very strange.

Although I haven't taken the final step to enlightenment yet.

Because of his great spiritual accomplishment, half-transformed Dao fetus, and the cultivation of immortal arts, he is able to protect himself against powerful and profound masters.

You can't stay in seclusion forever.

Otherwise, if the news gets to the imperial court, it will be difficult to deal with.

You still have to leave when you have to leave.

After all, it is his strength that gives him the confidence. He has made great progress in the past few years of seclusion in Qingwei Sect.

One hundred thousand mountains.

The Blood Shadow Patriarch stood on a hilltop, squinting his eyes as he looked at the forest where a human head could be vaguely seen.

"How prepared are you?"

He looked at the black-robed man beside him.

"Ancestor, everything is ready."

The man in black robe said in a deep voice.

The corner of Blood Shadow Patriarch's mouth slightly raised: "Very good."

He had already asked the demon master to drive the demon beasts to wait near the Qingwei Sect. Today, he received intelligence that a large number of disciples from the Qingwei Sect had come out of the mountains, probably for a trial.

How can I miss this great opportunity?

There was an even colder light in the Blood Shadow Ancestor's eyes.

He's not stupid.

The Qingwei Sect has suppressed them several times and suffered heavy losses.

Of course, we know that since the Qingwei Sect dared to leave the sect in such a blatant manner in such a large number, it might be intending to lure the snake out of its hole.

There must be an expert lying in ambush.

Rushing forward now would be tantamount to seeking death.

Of course he couldn't do it.

But there are other arrangements.

Just as he was about to leave, the man in black robe bowed again and said, "By the way, Old Ancestor, you asked me to keep an eye on the Yu State official named Li Rui. He has also come down the mountain this time."

"very good!"

The Blood Shadow Ancestor’s eyes lit up.

He has been keeping an eye on Li Rui.

It’s just that Li Rui was just like those ascetic monks who would go into seclusion for decades and stayed in Qingwei Sect for several years.

Not to mention going down the mountain.

Even the number of times he went down his own Changqing Peak was pitifully rare.

The Qingwei Sect is presided over by the Great True Man Qingding.

Naturally he didn't dare to go.

I can only watch secretly from a distance.

Now I finally found the opportunity.

The Blood Shadow Ancestor narrowed his eyes.

Although the Zi Jin Palace will not actually take action against the Qing Wei Sect today, with his strength, he can sneak in, subdue Li Rui with one move, and leave immediately.

Unless the Great Master Qingding comes in person, it would be impossible to keep him.

This is the confidence that a master of the Celestial Realm should have.

"okay, I get it."

A hint of excitement flashed in the eyes of the Blood Shadow Ancestor, and then he rushed towards the direction of the trial.

Fierce battles broke out frequently in the Shiwan Mountains.

Teams of Qingwei Sect disciples hunted down the monsters.

Some succeed, some fail.

A few who failed even lost their lives.

All these scenes fell into Chunxuzi's eyes, but he felt only endless indifference, as if those dead disciples had nothing to do with him.

"Brother, do you think those remnants of the Purple Gold Palace will really come?"

Chunxuzi was floating in the air, looking at a middle-aged Taoist priest beside him.

The middle-aged Taoist narrowed his eyes slightly:

"Take the bait if you're willing."

Chunxuzi said nothing more.

It has been a very long time since True Man Qingding came to this world, almost three hundred years already.

During these long five decades.

He accepted seven disciples in total.

The middle-aged Taoist beside him is his second disciple.

According to legend, he was once a fisherman, and was then enlightened by the Taoist master Qing Ding and embarked on the path of cultivating immortals.

The spiritual energy in the world is weak.

But there are always some.

Zhenren Qingding used his great magical powers to open up a Taoist temple so that the seven brothers could practice, and this practice lasted for a hundred years.

Nowadays, the recovery of spiritual energy of heaven and earth is accelerating.

Only then did Zhenren Qingding come out of seclusion at the invitation of Gu Changsheng, and brought the Qingwei Sect, which was originally a hidden sect, into the world.

His second senior brother has been practicing for two hundred years and his cultivation is unfathomable.

Since he is a fisherman, what he is best at is of course fishing.

Chunxuzi looked at the scene below his feet.

If those outer disciples were incompetent and were killed by monsters, he would not care at all.

Taoism emphasizes fate. If you die, it means you have a bad fate and no chance to become an immortal.

that is it.

Unless the remnants of the Purple Gold Palace take action, he will not interfere at all.

"It seems that he won't take action."

Chunxuzi looked at the sky.

Two more hours.

The trial was over, and many disciples of the Qingqing Sect had already begun to return to the gathering point.

"maybe."

The middle-aged Taoist laughed.

Just as Chunxuzi was about to land and return to the mountain gate with those outer disciples.

A sudden change occurred!

The ground shook slightly at first, and then skeletons of monsters emerged from the ground, some of which were almost rotten.

See this scene.

Chunxuzi's pupils suddenly shrank.

"Spiritual summoning!"

The so-called necromancy is an evil method that can control corpses.

Chunxuzi was furious and gnashed his teeth: "Blood Shadow!"

He saw it at a glance.

It was obvious that the Blood Shadow Ancestor had secretly set up a large formation at the place where they were conducting the trial, and summoned out all the dead bones of monsters buried deep underground.

What is the most abundant thing in Shiwanshan?
It’s a monster.

In just a moment, more than tens of millions of skeletons were resurrected.

Of course, these skeletons are nothing to strong men like them.

However, not all of Qingwei Sect's outer disciples are masters. Many of them are at a low level but have great potential.

If too many people die.

The Qingwei Sect will become a laughing stock in the whole world.

Of course he couldn't let that happen.

"Brother!"

Chunxuzi shouted at the middle-aged Taoist behind him.

The middle-aged Taoist was faster than him.

The golden light suddenly surged around his body.

A huge golden fishing rod several dozen feet long appeared in front of him.

"go with!"

The magic fishing rod was used.

The fishing line swept past, and large pieces of skulls were shattered into pieces.

The power of immortal is fully displayed!

another side.

Li Rui and Sang Kong, who were walking in the woods, suddenly felt their faces change.

Almost instantly.

The two of them were surrounded by skeletons.

Sang Kong snorted coldly, without even drawing the weapon at his waist, and punched forward directly.

boom!
The terrifying fist wind blew all the skeletons dozens of feet in front of him into pieces.

But he was a little less relaxed than the middle-aged Taoist priest.

Li Rui also reacted quickly.

He smashed several skeletons that were close to him.

Sang Kong was helpless: "Brother Li, please move around."

The Qingwei Sect was in trouble, and it was not easy for the two of them to just ignore it.

After all, we live on someone else's territory, so we can't just be so ruthless.

As the saying goes.

Be a man to stay on the line and meet each other in the future.

But just as Li Rui and Sang Kong were about to go to support——

The ground suddenly swelled up.

A figure rushed out from the ground, and a big hand grabbed Li Rui directly.

That man is too fast.

Even Sang Kong was too late to lend a helping hand.

"Blood Shadow!"

Sang Kong recognized the man's identity and became furious.

But he could only watch as Li Rui was about to be slapped to death by the Blood Shadow Ancestor.

at last.

The Blood Shadow Patriarch delivered a ferocious palm strike.

Li Rui's body suddenly exploded.

In the end, it turned into a talisman!
(End of this chapter)