The Immortal Clan begins with deductive intelligence.

As the bell rang, a long line formed in front of the spirit-testing platform.

The first hurdle was tedious and quick.

Most of the families that come have had someone investigate them beforehand; no one would give spirit stones for no reason.

Xu Changqing stood below the stage, watching his children go up one by one and place their hands on the cold spirit-testing pillar.

The pillar lit up with a flash of red, yellow, blue and green light. The butler in charge of recording the results said "Passed" without expression, and then waved for the next person to take over.

When Zhang Qingling, the illegitimate daughter of the Zhang family, went up, a dazzling tri-colored light flashed on the spirit-testing pillar, causing a stir among the surrounding crowd. Many family heads cast envious glances at her.

"The first test of spiritual power is complete. Those who passed, stay; the rest, leave!"

With a wave of his sleeve, the Foundation Establishment Elder ordered the rest of the people in the square to retreat to the outer perimeter.

Immediately afterwards, the array patterns in the center of the square changed.

A thick white mist rose from the ground, enveloping the remaining teenagers.

"The second test is to examine your own heart."

"Those who enter the formation must walk out of the mist within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. If their minds are not firm and they are misled by the illusions, their attendants will lead them out."

As soon as the white mist rose, commotion came from inside.

"Mother! Ah!"

"Don't eat me! I'm giving up cultivating immortality! I want to go home!"

The piercing cries rose and fell, and some children were so frightened that they wet their pants and collapsed on the ground, where they were dragged out by the deacon like dead dogs.

The parents outside craned their necks, their expressions even more varied than the children's inside. Some were so anxious they were stamping their feet, while others were so ashamed they wished they could disappear into the ground.

Xu Changqing didn't speak, but just stared at the churning white mist.

About half an incense stick's time later.

Not long after, several figures emerged from the mist.

Xu Xining was leading the way.

The kid had his hands behind his head, a straw stick dangling from his mouth, and he walked with an air of leisure, even showing a hint of disdain on his face.

Xu Xiwen and Xu Xiyue followed behind. Although their faces were a little pale, they walked steadily and had clear eyes, showing no signs of being frightened.

The deacon in charge of export registration paused for a moment, looked at the three half-grown children, then at the others still wailing and howling behind them, and couldn't help but ask:

"You...didn't you see that phantom beast?"

Xu Xining spat out the straw in his mouth and pursed his lips.

"I see it! A tiger flaming with fire, and a big black snake."

"Then why aren't you afraid?" the deacon asked, even more puzzled.

Xu Xining rolled his eyes.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Where did this freak come from?

The deacon's lips twitched slightly, and he stamped the "Grade A" rating heavily.

Xu Changqing couldn't help but chuckle.

This is the power of the "sea of ​​questions" strategy.

I watch it every day, while eating, while sleeping. I'm so sick of it that I can't feel any fear at all.

Xu Changqing went up to them and slapped each of them on the back of the head, not letting them get too cocky.

Immediately afterward, Xu Yanfeng also staggered out.

The main problem is that this guy has no sense of direction; he wandered around inside for a while before finally finding his way.

The entire Xu family passed this test, and because they came out early, they all received the same "A" rating.

Zhang Shichang's face turned green as he watched. His carefully nurtured juniors were still playing hide-and-seek with the magical beasts in the fog, while these peasants from the Xu family had come out first.

"Hmph, just luck."

Zhang Shichang made a sarcastic remark.

The sun was now directly overhead.

The most crucial and truly testative third stage.

"The third challenge: a battle of wits."

"Grouped by bone age, the teams are drawn by lot, and the winners stay and the losers are eliminated."

The white mist in the square dissipated, and the ground rose up, transforming into ten enormous arenas.

A giant water mirror floated in mid-air, and the densely packed names on it began to scroll rapidly, being randomly matched.

Xu Changqing couldn't help but straighten his body.

This is a real contest, with no loopholes to exploit.

"stop!"

At the elder's command, the name on the water mirror was frozen in time.

Xu Changqing's gaze swept quickly across the area.

Xu Xining vs. Zhao Tiedan.

Xu Xiwen vs. Wang Ergou.

Xu Xiyue versus Liu Cuihua.

They were all kids from poor backgrounds, judging from their names. Most of them were only at the Qi Sensing stage and didn't have any decent weapons.

"It's safe."

Xu Changqing felt much more at ease.

This is a good draw; we didn't run into any tough opponents wielding magical weapons right away. As long as nothing major goes wrong, based on the practical experience we've gained over the past month in the mud, these three have a very good chance of winning.

"Keep your composure, everyone. Don't rush into action. First, figure out what their tactics are."

Xu Changqing gave them a few instructions and then told them to go and wait in the waiting area.

only......

Xu Yanfeng vs. Sun Zhi.

"The Sun family?"

Li Shan, who was standing nearby, leaned over to take a look, his expression immediately changed, and he lowered his voice to say:

"Clan Chief Xu, this is a bit troublesome."

"The Sun family is closely related to the Zhang family by marriage. I've also heard of Sun Zhi. He's a top expert in the Sun family this generation, at the peak of the second level of Qi Refining. It's said that he also has a defensive magic weapon given to him by the Zhang family."

Xu Changqing looked into the distance.

Sure enough, a group of people were standing next to the Zhang family's group, pointing and gesturing in their direction.

When Zhang Shichang saw Xu Changqing looking over, he didn't try to hide it and even nodded slightly at Xu Changqing.

The boy named Sun Zhi, with his pointed face and monkey-like features, was looking at Xu Yanfeng with a sinister smile, making a "kill" gesture across his neck.

Xu Changqing raised an eyebrow slightly. "What a small world!"

Although they didn't encounter the Zhang family, Sun Zhi was clearly no pushover.

Isn't it a bit too early to celebrate now?

"Brother Wan, let me see the level of the inner disciples of the Sword Sect."

"Yanfeng".

Xu Yanfeng stopped what he was doing, picked up the rough-looking broadsword and walked over.

"Chieftain, I saw it all. That bastard is provoking me."

"The opponent is at the second level of Qi Refining and has a magical artifact protecting them."

Xu Changqing straightened his slightly crooked collar, his tone flat, revealing no emotional fluctuation.

Xu Yanfeng grinned and patted the heavy broadsword on his back.

"Who cares about magical artifacts! Uncle Zhang taught me his trump card."

Xu Changqing reached out and patted him hard on the shoulder twice.

"Go."

"Remember, once you're on stage, go all out and don't treat him like a human being."

"Alright!"

Xu Yanfeng roared, grabbed his knife, and strode toward the number seven arena.

Opposite him, the boy named Sun Zhi also jumped onto the stage with a cold smile. He unfolded his folding fan, revealing several bone-piercing nails that were faintly visible between the fan ribs.

"That idiot from the Xu family! Just admit defeat and get out of here!"

"Young Master Sun! Cripple him!"

The shouts and cheers from the audience rose and fell.

Xu Yanfeng ignored them, simply gripping the hilt of his sword with both hands and lowering his body slightly.

Too much nonsense.

Just cut it down.

"Number 7, Class B! Begin!"

"You piece of trash from the Xu family, today I'll show you what it means to offend me..."

"Clang!"

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Yanfeng had already closed in on him!