I relied on leveling up to achieve a comeback.

The other participants around Xu Hao remained unmoved by his behavior.

Because they know it's the norm.

Those who receive the nameplate have all received instructions from outer disciples and have been guaranteed their rights.

Even a broken boat has three pounds of nails.

Such individuals must possess certain qualifications to be valued.

Otherwise, there would be certain risks involved in outer disciples randomly giving out nameplates.

Moreover, as everyone knows, having a nameplate does not guarantee becoming an outer disciple of the Five Animals Sect.

Amidst envious glances from those around him, Xu Hao received a number and then proceeded to the qualification testing point.

When Xu Hao arrived, there were already quite a few people there.

They all share one characteristic: they are young and full of energy.

Xu Hao's arrival also attracted the attention of many people.

"My name is Sikong Mou. May I ask your name?" Xu Hao had just stopped to observe how the Five Animals Sect tested aptitude when a young man approached him and introduced himself familiarly.

"Xu Hao!" Xu Hao responded calmly, his gaze still fixed on the earthen-colored stone tablet with some curiosity.

In the past, when testing qualifications, many people would walk onto the stone platform, then hold their hands against it. Once the patterns appeared, various colors would emerge.

"That's a testing stone tablet, retrieved from ancient ruins. It's incredibly accurate for measuring aptitude, practically without error!" Sikong Mou immediately explained, noticing Xu Hao's interest. "It's basically standard equipment for major powers!"

"Oh? How can you tell if someone has good or bad aptitude?" Xu Hao asked.

He didn't know his specific aptitude, but he knew it definitely wouldn't be good.

Because Chen Changhe had once roughly examined his bones and said he was of below-average aptitude.

During this period of cultivation, my blood and qi have increased significantly, and my spirit has also improved considerably, which can be considered as indirectly improving something similar to aptitude.

But Xu Hao was still uneasy about the specifics.

What if it fails to meet the standards?

"Look at the color. Black indicates low-grade aptitude, gray indicates medium-grade, and white indicates high-grade. If the color is above lapis lazuli, it means the body is spotless and has the best aptitude!" Sikong Mou explained patiently.

It's clear at a glance.

"What about the other colors?" Xu Hao asked, pointing to a stone tablet that had just been tested but was showing red.

"Other colors indicate that certain specific attributes have reached a level that can be manifested, making them extremely rare. I've heard that these people's future achievements are limitless!" Sikong Mou also saw the stone tablet displaying red marks, with a hint of envy.

"Understood!" Xu Hao nodded, then asked, "So, what level of aptitude is required to join the Five Animals Sect?"

"White, I guess, but it's not certain. You and I were both introduced from the outer sect. The results will be distributed to the five peaks of the Five Animals Sect one by one. After the selection process, we'll know when we'll be officially admitted to the Five Animals Sect!"

Xu Hao's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

According to Chen Changhe, his aptitude was only below average, and he didn't know whether the addition of various attribute points through cultivation had improved his aptitude.

If I'm still considered to have below-average aptitude, I don't know if I'll be able to join the Five Animals Sect.

"Let's see how things go first. With Qin Feixue's cultivation and aptitude, she shouldn't be too bad!" Xu Hao wasn't a country bumpkin either.

During his recent leisurely strolls around Shuangqing Prefecture, he learned that Qin Feixue was also a powerful figure in the prefecture.

Moreover, Qin Feixue's talent is extraordinary. She only started from the outer sect because she wanted to be compared with someone in the clan. Otherwise, she could have been accepted as an inner sect member by the higher-ups of the Five Animals Sect.

I imagine Qin Feixue's recommendation plaque carries some weight!

"By the way! Who recommended you?" Seeing that Xu Hao remained silent, Sikong Mou assumed that he was envious of the person who had tested out his unusual talent, so he changed the subject and asked.

"And you?" Xu Hao snapped out of his daze and, instead of answering immediately, asked in return.

"Hehe, I was recommended by Huo Zhizhong, the top disciple of the outer sect!" Sikong Mou said proudly.

The outer disciples of the Five Animals Sect are all experts in the Strength Realm, and they are able to rank first among all the Strength Realm experts.

They must have some skills and prestige.

Recommendations from such people are extremely effective.

"I was recommended by Qin Feixue!" Xu Hao then added.

His nameplate has all the records, so even if he wanted to hide it, he couldn't!

"Qin Feixue?" Sikong Mou's expression hardened, and he looked Xu Hao up and down before sighing slightly.

"Is there something wrong?" Xu Hao stared at Sikong Mou's expression and couldn't help but ask.

"You don't know that Qin Feixue is a pampered young lady of the outer sect. Many people admire her, and some even consider her a forbidden concubine." Sikong Mou glanced around and, seeing that not many people were paying attention, immediately spoke in a low voice, "Sun Lianshan and Qin Feixue from the outer sect went on a mission and I heard that they were attacked. Sun Lianshan died during the mission. I have heard from the bottom of the heart that someone was unhappy with Sun Lianshan and secretly took action."

So be careful!

Xu Hao frowned.

He recalled Qin Feixue's figure and face; she was indeed a standard beauty.

It's normal to be admired.

However, to threaten someone's life just by doing a mission together is far too domineering.

"I understand!" Xu Hao nodded.

I never expected that Qin Feixue's recommendation would have such a harmful effect.

However, even knowing that it exists, Xu Hao will not give up.

He now wants a spot in the outer sect.

He was confident that once he obtained the Qi-strength Realm technique, he could improve his strength and then take control of his own destiny.

"Number Thirty-Six, Sikong Mou!"

Just then, a name was called from the testing stone tablet.

"It's my turn, Brother Xu, I'll go first!" Sikong Mou clasped his hands in a salute and then strode towards the place where the aptitude test was being conducted.

Xu Hao looked up.

Sikong Mou placed his hand on the side of the testing stone tablet, which immediately emitted a white halo, with a trace of glass inside, shining brightly.

This indicates that Sikong Mou's qualifications are above the superior grade but below the supreme grade.

Yan Ge, who was in charge of recording, wrote down Sikong Mou's detailed information below the list, and then continued, "Alright, next one! Number thirty-seven, Mu Guangqi!"

Soon, Sikong Mou came to Xu Hao's side again. "Brother Xu, these materials will be selected by the Five Peaks, and the results will be announced in three days. I look forward to entering the outer sect with you then!"

"Please!" Xu Hao said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Next, number forty-seven! Xu Hao!"

Xu Hao waited for a moment before his turn was finally called.

Xu Hao took a deep breath and, with a mix of trepidation and excitement, approached the stone tablet indicating the qualification test.

"Place your hand against the stone tablet, adjust your breathing, and don't be nervous!" The tester next to Xu Hao whispered to comfort him.

He only ignored Xu Hao because he was young, had a strong cultivation level, and had received Qin Feixue's recommendation.

As instructed, Xu Hao placed his hand on the stone tablet used for testing qualifications. In the next instant, a hazy light shimmered on the stone tablet.