How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

The grand opening ceremony of the Wanfa Sect, which lasted for seven days, finally came to a close amidst great excitement.

The news spread like wildfire across the entire Xuanhuang Continent. From bustling cultivation cities to large and small sects and families hidden in the mountains, every force involved in the immortal path was hotly discussing the Wanfa Sect's recruitment of new members.

Inside the largest Immortal Market Teahouse in Wanfa City, the place was bustling with activity. Cultivators from all walks of life gathered in small groups, clinking glasses and discussing nothing but the movements of the Wanfa Sect.

"Do you know that this time, the Wanfa Sect recruited disciples, and only 300,000 people passed the Illusionary Spirit Ladder trial. Those who can enter the sect are all outstanding talents selected from thousands. I heard that several disciples with spiritual bodies and holy bodies were directly accepted as personal disciples by the sect elders!" A rogue cultivator dressed in blue lowered his voice, his tone full of envy.

Of course I know. I've been there for the past seven days, and less than one in ten thousand will actually be accepted into the sect.

Upon hearing this, a cultivator from a neighboring sect stroked his beard and nodded in agreement: "That's not all. The scale that the Myriad Laws Sect has set up this time is unprecedented. The sect's protective formation is open the entire time, and even the garrison elder is personally in charge. The selection process is extremely strict. Anyone with an impure mind is rejected outright. With such strictness, it's likely that another batch of top geniuses will be cultivated."

"In my opinion, the Myriad Laws Sect is gathering strength to grow stronger. Now that the power structure of the Xuanhuang Continent is gradually stabilizing, the Myriad Laws Sect is already an imperial sect. With the addition of top new blood, its position will likely be even more unshakeable in the future!" A deacon from an old sect said solemnly, his words full of apprehension.

Discussions rose and fell. Some were envious, lamenting their lack of opportunity to cultivate in a top sect; others were wary, worried that the growing strength of the Myriad Laws Sect would squeeze their own space for survival; and many smaller forces were secretly plotting how to befriend the Myriad Laws Sect and seek a glimmer of opportunity.

For a time, the Myriad Laws Sect became the focus of the entire Xuanhuang Continent. In the streets and alleys, and in the halls of various forces, there was talk about this disciple recruitment. The prestige and foundation of the Myriad Laws Sect were once again deeply imprinted in the hearts of all forces after this event.

While the outside world was buzzing with discussion, the spies planted by various forces had already returned home, attempting to infiltrate the Wanfa Sect to uncover its secrets, its foundation, and detailed information on its new disciples, hoping to steal its secrets. However, none of them succeeded and they were all eliminated.

In the grand halls of various factions across the Xuanhuang Continent, these defeated spies returned one after another to report back to their respective lords.

Inside the secret chamber of the Huangfu imperial clan, a spy knelt on one knee, head bowed, his face filled with shame: "Patriarch, I am incompetent. All the people I sent were eliminated. The Wanfa Sect's assessment is extremely rigorous. That Illusionary Spirit Ladder can probe one's true nature and expose distracting thoughts. I was unable to conceal my identity at all and failed to even pass the first round. I was unable to uncover any sect secrets!"

"Sigh! It's not your fault. The Imperial Sect is not simple. It's fine if you didn't get in. You can leave now!" Huangfu Yun said.

In the main hall of the ancient Murong family, the patriarch listened with a solemn expression to the scout's report: "Patriarch, the Myriad Laws Sect's assessment, though seemingly just a basic one, is actually riddled with hidden surveillance methods. All the brothers we sent were eliminated, failing even the first round. Their assessment is a thousand times more rigorous than we imagined. Not only us, but also the Huangfu family and the Yao Guang Holy Land—not a single one succeeded!"

I never expected the Myriad Laws Sect to possess such a treasure, capable of directly questioning one's true nature, leaving no escape for the heart. Alright, all of you, step back.

The same thing was happening at the Yao Guang Holy Land. The Holy Lord's face was gloomy. Before the scout could finish speaking, he was directly blasted into a bloody mist by a palm strike.

"What a waste! You can't even handle this little thing properly!" the Holy Lord roared.

Some spies from other sects returned to their sects dejectedly to report: "Sect Master, the Wanfa Sect's assessment is too bizarre. If there is even the slightest hint of disloyalty, it will be detected immediately. Our people were exposed and expelled as soon as they stepped onto the assessment platform. There was no possibility of infiltrating. All the spies present were eliminated."

In an instant, all the forces that sent spies to disguise themselves as test-takers all received the same result—a complete defeat and nothing gained.

The next day...

Today marks the official commencement of the grand ceremony for selecting new disciples at the eight major mountain peaks.

Each of the eight peaks cultivates a different path and performs its own duties. They are namely Sword Inquiry Peak, Blade Splitting Peak, Overlord Body Peak, Void Soaring Peak, Dao Forging Peak, Mysterious Talisman Peak, Illusion Array Peak, and Pill Dao Peak. Each peak is personally assessed by its peak master and two elders. The selection criteria are strict, and only those who are in line with the peak's lineage and are excellent are accepted.

At the foot of the peaks, tens of thousands of young cultivators stood in neat rows, their eyes burning with fervor, harboring a deep-seated desire to cultivate immortality and seek the Dao, waiting to ascend each peak.

Sword Peak is imbued with soaring sword energy, its slopes covered in sword cliffs, where thousands of spiritual swords float in mid-air, their sword intent chilling and piercing. This peak specializes in sword cultivation, pursuing the goal of breaking through all laws with a single sword strike. The peak master, Emperor Gu Chen, is dressed in a green robe, his gaze sharp and piercing like a sword.

The assessment consists of two major stages: the first is a pure sword heart, where disciples must stand on the stage and face the pressure of ten thousand swords' intent. They must remain steadfast in their convictions and not be defeated by the fierce sword intent. Those with distracting thoughts will be immediately repelled by the sword intent. The second is a compatible sword affinity, where disciples must reach out and touch the sword-testing stone in front of the stage. Only those who can evoke the sword light within the stone are considered to have the potential to be molded in the way of the sword. Only those who pass both stages can enter the Sword Inquiry Peak and cultivate the supreme way of the sword.

Rift Blade Peak possesses a fierce and violent aura. The rocks are covered with marks of being cleaved by swords and axes, and the sword energy within the peak is rampant and incomparably domineering. As the main peak of the sect specializing in the way of the sword, it upholds an unyielding will to advance in the way of the sword.

The assessment prioritizes practical combat. The first round tests brute strength, requiring disciples to swing their swords at a black iron target and achieve a specified force to pass. The second round is a duel of sword intent, where two disciples fight each other, displaying their sword skills in combat. No underhanded tricks are allowed; victory is determined solely by sword skill and domineering fighting spirit. Those who are afraid to fight, retreat, or whose sword intent is scattered will be directly eliminated.

The Overlord Peak is a crimson-red peak with domineering and fierce spiritual energy. It specializes in cultivating the supreme overlord body and takes physical sainthood and invincible physical training as its doctrine. It is the strongest main peak of the Myriad Laws Sect in close combat.

The assessment is extremely rigorous. The first test is physical endurance; disciples enter a tempering array to withstand the erosion of spiritual energy and the suppression of gravity. Those whose physical strength is insufficient will be directly shaken out. The second test is pain tolerance; disciples must endure the pain of spiritual wood piercing their bodies and grit their teeth to persevere without wavering or retreating. This peak does not consider the quality of spiritual roots, but only physical talent and unwavering willpower. Only those who can withstand the tempering and possess outstanding physical foundations are allowed to enter the peak to cultivate the external martial arts techniques.

Lingxu Peak floats above the sea of ​​clouds. There is no ladder to climb it; one must rely solely on one's own movement techniques to ascend. The main focus is on movement techniques and the art of flying. Disciples must possess agile movements and extraordinary comprehension.

The assessment is divided into two parts. The first is Cloud Ascent: disciples must use their own movement skills to break through the illusion of the sea of ​​clouds, avoid the wind blades and fog obstacles in the air, and successfully ascend to the Lingxu Peak platform. Those whose movement skills are not smooth will fall directly. The second is comprehension: they must watch the elders in the peak demonstrate a set of basic aerial crossing techniques. Only those who can replicate and comprehend the essence of the technique within one incense stick's time will be selected. Those who are talented in wind-riding escape techniques will be given special consideration.

The furnaces at Zhudao Peak roared with fire, and the sounds of the forging furnaces were incessant. The ground was littered with ores and remnants of forging materials. It was the source of magical artifacts and weapons for the Wanfa Sect, specializing in the forging of magical artifacts and weapons.

The assessment focuses on identifying talent in weapon crafting. The first round involves identifying minerals and materials. Dozens of spiritual ores and demonic materials are displayed on a platform, and disciples must accurately distinguish the grade of the materials and their intended use in weapon crafting. Those who cannot identify the materials are eliminated. The second round involves controlling the fire to forge iron blanks. Only those who can control the fire precisely and forge qualified blanks pass. Only those who are meticulous, have outstanding talent in fire control, and understand the fundamentals of weapon crafting can learn the great path of weapon crafting.

Xuanfu Peak is shrouded in runes and sparkles with spiritual light. The peak is filled with talisman paper, talisman ink, and talisman brushes, specializing in the way of talismans. They draw talismans to summon spirits and make talismans to defend against enemies, emphasizing mental focus, steady brushstrokes, and comprehension of talismans.

The first test is rune identification, where participants must recognize the sect's basic mystic rune patterns; those who make more than half of the mistakes are immediately eliminated. The second test is rune drawing, where participants receive talisman paper and ink and must copy a basic Qi-gathering talisman. Only those with steady strokes, fluent runes, and the ability to draw upon the rune's spiritual light can pass. Those who are restless, write hastily, or are unable to draw upon the rune's power do not meet the requirements and are ineligible for the Mystic Rune Peak.

The Illusion Array Peak is shrouded in mist, with array patterns crisscrossing the landscape. Every step reveals a new illusion or a new killing array. The main focus is on the Dao of Arrays, where one can set up illusion arrays, killing arrays, and trapping arrays to lock down the heavens and earth and defend against powerful enemies. It demands extremely high levels of comprehension and logic.

The assessment focuses on breaking through formations. Disciples enter a simplified illusionary formation and must identify the formation patterns and find the formation's core within a specified time to successfully break free. Those trapped in the formation, deeply immersed in the illusion and unable to extricate themselves, or unable to perceive the formation's patterns are directly eliminated.

The Dan Dao Peak is filled with the fragrance of medicinal herbs, and its thousand acres of spiritual fields are planted with immortal herbs and plants. There are many alchemy furnaces, which specialize in the study of alchemy, refining immortal pills and making spiritual medicines to save lives and assist in cultivation. It is the core of Wanfa Sect's supply of pills.

The assessment consists of two parts. The first is herb identification, where participants must identify the properties and contraindications of various medicinal herbs; those who cannot identify herbs will be eliminated. The second part is a question-and-answer session on alchemy principles, where elders from the peak will ask questions about the basic principles of alchemy, the control of heat, and the compatibility of elixirs. Only those who can answer fluently, have a calm mind, and are patient will be selected. Impatience is the greatest taboo in alchemy; those who are greedy for quick results and have unstable minds will never be able to enter the Alchemy Peak.

The assessments were launched simultaneously on all eight peaks. The scene was bustling yet orderly. The elders of each peak had discerning eyes, and nearly 90% of the disciples displayed their talents and went to their preferred peaks to take the test.

Some passed the assessment smoothly, donned the robes of disciples from various peaks, and were led into the Spirit Peak by elders, their faces beaming with excitement; others failed the assessment due to unsuitable qualifications and left the scene in disappointment, but were convinced of their worth; still others, with outstanding talent, were noticed by multiple peak masters at the same time, vying to be accepted, becoming the focus of the entire event.

As dusk fell, the selection process for the Eight Peaks came to a close, with each peak having recruited promising young talents. The newly recruited disciples followed their elders to their respective places of cultivation.