Chapter 1067 - 553: Centennial Change (Part 2)

Chapter 1067: Chapter 553: Centennial Change (Part 2)

Time passed little by little, and the Spirit Root testing for new recruits at Seven Profound Sect continued. The light on the Spirit Testing Platform appeared intermittently, each flash accompanied by gasps and discussions.

"Wood-type High-Grade Spirit Root, impressive talent!"

"Middle-Grade Earth Spirit Root, solid foundation. In the past, becoming a disciple of our Sect would be no problem, but now it might be difficult to be selected."

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The Golden Core Cultivator who was hosting the Spirit Root test recorded the Spirit Root Attributes and talent evaluation of each young cultivator one by one, occasionally showing a satisfied smile, sometimes furrowing his brow, clearly assessing the overall quality of this recruitment.

As the Spirit Root testing concluded, some talented and well-founded disciples were admitted to Seven Profound Sect, while most young cultivators, upon the completion of the Spirit Root test, could not fulfill their wish to become members of Seven Profound Sect. They either hung their heads in silence or had tears in their eyes, faces full of disappointment.

In the next moment, several Foundation Establishment cultivators stepped forward to lead them away uniformly.

Following this, the newly recruited disciples were taken to the Outer Sect for unified cultivation, and the Seven Profound Sect Outer Disciple Competition commenced.

The Sect Plaza was already bustling and lively, as Seven Profound Sect Outer Disciples arrived from all directions using Sword Control. They wore a unified attire, full of spirit, with expressions of both nervousness and excitement. Some engaged in quiet exchanges in groups of threes and fives, while others stood alone, eyes closed in concentration, adjusting to their optimal status.

As a melodious bell sounded, the Seven Profound Sect Outer Disciple Competition officially began. The opening ceremony was the first event, with Lin Maosan encouraging the disciples in his capacity as the Deputy Sect Master of Seven Profound Sect.

"Dear disciples, today we gather here to jointly partake in the grand occasion of the Sect’s disciple competition. This competition is a stage for showcasing your personal strength and skills." Lin Maosan’s voice was full and powerful, piercing the noise and echoing across every corner of the Sect Plaza.

"The cultivation path is long and full of challenges. The moment you stepped into Seven Profound Sect, it meant you chose this extraordinary road. No matter your results today, remember that talent is not everything. Perseverance and hard work are the foundations leading to the pinnacle." Lin Maosan encouraged, sweeping his gaze over every Outer Disciple.

"Elder Qiu, let’s begin!"

Lin Maosan looked at a Nascent Soul Cultivator, indicating.

"As per Sect Leader Order!"

Elder Qiu responded in a deep voice, then lightly swung a token. A dazzling Spirit Light shot out from the token, instantly covering the entire Sect Plaza. The Spirit Light intertwined in the air, forming complex patterns, finally turning into a light screen displaying the competition rules, groups, and upcoming matchups.

"Dear disciples, please pay attention to the information on the light screen. Your opponents and competition order have been determined." Elder Qiu’s voice, enhanced by spiritual power, clearly reached everyone’s ears, "The competition comprises three stages: initial rounds, semi-finals, and finals. Each stage will eliminate some disciples until the final winner is decided. During the competition, strictly adhere to Sect rules, and stop before causing any life-threatening harm to fellow disciples."

It was not convenient to request the Master to open the Grotto Heaven Treasure, and as Elder Qiu’s words fell, the atmosphere on the Sect Plaza suddenly intensified.

In the initial rounds, disciples were randomly assigned to different platforms for one-on-one matches.

Soon, crowds of disciples gathered around the eighteen platforms, incessantly engaging in discussions.

On each platform, Sword Shadows flew, spells were dazzling. Some disciples excelled in close combat, their Sword Techniques fierce; others were skilled in long-range attacks, with a single thought of a spell, unleashing Thunder Light and Wind Rolls up the Remnants of Clouds, forcing opponents to retreat continuously... .

Seated at the head position, Lin Maosan watched the disciple competition resembling children fighting, yet his thoughts drifted afar, worried about his current cultivation progress, yearning deeply for the cultivation times inside his Master’s Grotto Heaven Treasure.

Bowing before Li Mu along with Zhao Tianchen, Su Hongxiu, and Liu Yuqian, however, due to differences in cultivation techniques and Spirit Root talent, they have all promoted to the Divinity Transformation Realm, whereas he, due to practicing Five Elements Cultivation and studying the Five Elements Treasure Manual given by the Master, remains stuck at Late-Stage Nascent Soul, unable to promote further, causing him some anxiety.

If he could re-enter the Master’s Grotto Heaven Treasure, perhaps he could resolve the bottleneck on his cultivation path by leveraging the Heaven and Earth rich in Five Elements Spiritual Power.

The Master’s Grotto Heaven Treasure is extremely rich in Five Elements Spiritual Power, storing the purest elemental essence in Heaven and Earth, also equipped with the Five Elements Spirit Array arranged by the Master himself, capable of automatically absorbing Five Elements Spiritual Power from Heaven and Earth, making cultivation twice as effective.

Lin Maosan pondered in his heart, hesitating on how to approach the Master.

However, Master Li Mu is now in long-term retreat, difficult to find, fearing to disturb the Master’s retreat silence, Lin Maosan thought about it, and a sense of bitterness arose in his heart.

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As the final battle concluded, the fierce competition among Seven Profound Sect Outer Disciples reached its satisfactory end.

At the Sect Plaza, the cheers blended into one, and elders from each peak began selecting suitable Outer Disciples to become disciples of their peak. Amidst this lively moment, a gentle breeze brought an unexpected visitor—Liu Yalan.

When Liu Yalan’s familiar figure appeared in sight, Lin Maosan’s face instantly brightened with a sincere smile, stepping quickly to greet her.

"Sect Master Lin, I apologize for my late arrival." Liu Yalan hurriedly apologized.