Celestial Emperor of Devouring-Chapter 718 - 708: Heading to the Eastern Emperor Palace

"Master, how many do you think can successfully join the Immortal Mansion?"

Watching the dozens of tense yet hopeful youths, the Ice Phoenix asked curiously.

"I don't know either." Gu Chenfeng shook his head slightly and said, "Whether they can join the Immortal Mansion depends on themselves. Let's go back to cultivation."

As he spoke,

Gu Chenfeng vanished in a flash.

In the Returning Ruins Illusion Realm.

Gu Chenfeng appeared out of thin air, then waved his hand to admire the Immortal Crystals and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that flashed before him.

Gu Chenfeng sat cross-legged, while practicing the Heavenly Dao Godslaying Technique, he muttered to himself, "There's still half a month before the Immortal Spirit Realm opens. For now, I can only cultivate in the Illusion Realm."

"In this half-month, these Immortal Crystals and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are enough for me to break through."

As he finished speaking,

Gu Chenfeng activated the Devouring Power, starting to crazily devour the Immortal Crystals and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for cultivation.

In less than a minute,

Under Gu Chenfeng's frantic devouring, his body swelled quickly, with various pains spreading throughout his entire body.

...

Above the plaza.

The three elders simultaneously performed complicated techniques, blossoming like splendid fireworks in the sky, carrying an extremely terrifying power.

These techniques contained profound Daoist Technique principles, requiring these young people to comprehend their mysteries in a short time.

This trial was undoubtedly a significant test of their insight.

The Grand Commander looked at the dozens of talents and said solemnly, "The insight assessment begins."

The dozens of talents all looked up at the techniques in the sky.

Some fell into deep thought at the sight of these techniques, frowning and pondering their mysteries.

Others appeared bewildered, at a loss as they looked up at the changing techniques in the sky, as if they couldn't understand anything.

Time ticked away second by second.

A young girl deep in thought gradually revealed an epiphany on her pretty face.

"I get it! The Dao arises from the heart! The cultivation of techniques is the same." The girl exclaimed excitedly, then immediately sat down cross-legged.

Soon, another young man suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "Rootless and dustless, all laws are natural! I've comprehended it!"

The others still had no clue, their eyes filled with envy.

When the allotted time ended, the elders withdrew the techniques.

Those who failed to comprehend them could only shake their heads helplessly and leave with regret.

Having barely passed the first trial but failing at the second one, their feelings could be imagined.

Only a dozen or so people successfully passed this trial, and when they looked at each other, they saw mutual admiration in each other's eyes.

Looking at the dozen or so talents, the Grand Elder smiled with great satisfaction and said, "Your talent and insight are very impressive. I hope you can pass the final trial, the mindset assessment."

"Let me remind you, no matter what you encounter or see, you must keep true to yourself."

"Thank you, Grand Elder!" The dozen or so talents responded respectfully in thanks.

The three elders fully activated their Immortal Power, and an awe-inspiring aura shot straight to the sky.

The three elders formed the same hand seal and then shouted in unison: "Immortal Technique! Myriad Phenomena World!"

As the shout fell,

a massive seven-colored energy gate dozens of feet tall appeared above the plaza.

At this moment, the Grand Commander spoke, "The Myriad Phenomena World is filled with countless temptations and challenges, whether you can pass depends on your own determination. Enter now."

The dozen or so talents did not hesitate and rushed into the seven-colored energy gate.

Inside the seven-colored energy gate was an illusory world, simply put, everything inside is an illusion.

"Wow! So many Immortal Crystals! That's an Immortal Crystal Vein! And all sorts of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures! There's even an Immortal Pill! And this scroll is an Ancient Immortal Technique!"

"No, these are all illusions! The Grand Elder said, no matter what I see, I must keep true to myself!"

A young man who had just entered saw countless treasures before his eyes.

Fortunately, he kept reminding himself of his purpose in coming here, unmoved by the temptations before him, staying true to his original intention.

"What a handsome little brother, so endearing. Little brother, does this sister look beautiful to you?"

Another young man saw a nation-toppling beauty in front of him, her jade hand gently brushing across his chin.

"Beautiful! So beautiful!" The young man nodded repeatedly in excitement. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Seduced by the beauty's allure, the young man was already deeply captivated and forgot what he came for.

Elsewhere.

"Roar, roar!"

Several terrifying Immortal Beasts charged towards a young girl, filled with fearsome power and killing intent.

Just the sight of them made people feel endless fear.

"It's false! All of it is false! I mustn't be scared! I mustn't retreat! I must fight!" The terrified girl encouraged herself, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Though terrified, she did not retreat, but instead, recklessly charged forward.

After enduring a long and arduous trial, only a few people successfully walked out of the Myriad Phenomena World, their eyes filled with a determined glow.

Those who failed to pass the assessment were filled with regret, lamenting their missed opportunity.

The Grand Elder nodded with satisfaction, looking at these few fortunate ones, and smiling with relief, said, "From today onwards, you are disciples of the Myriad Ancient Immortal Mansion. I hope you will cultivate diligently and strengthen our mansion."

The faces of these fortunate ones were filled with excitement and joy, and they all knelt, exclaiming in unison, "Thank you, Elder. We will certainly adhere to your teachings, strive in our cultivation, and live up to the high hopes of the Immortal Mansion!"

Their voices were firm and powerful, like the drums of war being sounded.

"Good! Very good!" The Grand Elder laughed joyfully and said, "Grand Commander, arrange their lodging and cultivation."

"Yes, Grand Elder!" The Grand Commander obeyed respectfully.

The Second Elder frowned slightly and said, "Out of so many, only eleven passed the assessment. Besides these talented disciples, we should also recruit some strong ones."

"No," the Grand Elder shook his head and said, "The Patriarch would never wish for another person like the void to appear, and I do not wish for it either. If there are truly those with ill intentions or ulterior motives among them, I will not be lenient."

"What the Grand Elder says is right," the Third Elder said with a light smile, "Now that the Patriarch has returned, the Myriad Ancient Immortal Mansion will inevitably regain its peak strength someday."

...

Time flew by, and half a month passed.

In the Returning Ruins Illusion Realm.

Under Gu Chenfeng's frantic devouring and absorption for cultivation, his cultivation had successfully broken through. Now, he had reached the peak of the Profound Immortal Middle Stage, just half a step away from breaking into the Profound Immortal Late Stage.

"It took half a month to break through a single realm, this speed is too slow," Gu Chenfeng shook his head helplessly, then exited the Returning Ruins Illusion Realm.

Almost breaking through two realms in half a month was such a terrifying speed, yet Gu Chenfeng still found it slow.

If others knew, their jaws would drop in astonishment.

Inside the great hall.

Just as Gu Chenfeng appeared, Nine Nether respectfully said, "Master, today is the day the Eastern Emperor Palace recruits new disciples. Disciples from major forces in the Immortal Realm have already headed towards the Eastern Emperor Palace. We should also set off."