Incredible Sect Simulator-Chapter 614 - 582: Out of Reach
"Why have you come."
Compared to the silent and speechless Tang Zhixian, who didn’t know how to start a conversation, Lu Changfeng spoke first, his gaze falling on Tang Zhixian.
"I..."
Tang Zhixian’s expression was complex, stammering for a while before saying, "There are two family members with decent aptitude, and seeing your Sect recruiting disciples, I specially brought them over to try their luck at joining your Sect."
When he mentioned "your Sect," Tang Zhixian’s tone distinctly paused.
The once familial Sect now seemed like a stranger, inevitably lamenting the changes of time and the unpredictability of human nature.
At the same time, as he approached Lu Changfeng, Tang Zhixian could clearly sense the aura of Crystallization Stage cultivation emanating from him.
This involuntarily made Tang Zhixian’s expression freeze.
The former Lu Changfeng had only Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation, only a few realms stronger than himself.
Yet now...
A world of difference, he had become a Crystallization Stage Great Cultivator.
Tang Zhixian’s heart grew increasingly bitter, feeling that leaving the Cyan Mountain Sect before had been a complete mistake.
Yet with things as they are, what can be done.
He could only sigh.
"Whether they can join still depends on their aptitude."
Lu Changfeng responded faintly, interrupting Tang Zhixian’s thoughts.
"Go test the Spirit Roots."
Without saying more, Lu Changfeng nodded his chin, indicating the two youths should enter the Spirit Testing Array to evaluate their Spirit Roots.
The two youths exchanged a glance and entered the Spirit Testing Array one after the other.
Before long, the test results came out.
One had Four Spirit Roots.
One had Five Spirit Roots.
"This... how could..."
Such spirit root aptitude left Tang Zhixian stunned, somewhat incredulous.
Or rather, somewhat disappointed.
Because the Tang Family currently did not have a Spirit Testing Array, they had estimated the youths’ aptitude to be around Three Spirit Roots.
Which was why Tang Zhixian brought them here, hoping to join the Cyan Mountain Sect.
But now...
The spirit root aptitude was far beyond expectations, wholly failing to meet the recruitment standards of the Cyan Mountain Sect.
"Alas, one with Four Spirit Roots and one with Five Spirit Roots, how can they qualify to join the Cyan Mountain Sect."
Shaking his head regretfully, Tang Zhixian didn’t wish to linger further, calling the two youths over.
"Come back with me, there’s no point in staying here."
The two youths also noticed their spirit root aptitude, heads low, staring at the tips of their shoes, feeling uncomfortable.
Before coming, they had understood the principles and results of the Spirit Testing Array, as well as how to distinguish the quality of spirit roots.
With the test concluded, how could they not know their spirit roots now?
So, both youths wore bitter expressions, knowing they stood no chance, thus silent.
"Let’s go, we cannot reach for the Cyan Mountain Sect."
Tang Zhixian sighed, leading the two youths away.
The two youths glanced back with each step, following Tang Zhixian, gradually disappearing into the crowd.
Lu Changfeng gazed from afar, his tightly knit brows slowly relaxing, and he didn’t look again at Tang Zhixian and the others.
"One has Four Spirit Roots, still a bit lacking, such a pity."
The surrounding people, witnessing this scene, could only shake their heads.
"Having any spirit root is already fortunate, to seek above Three Spirit Roots is indeed difficult."
At this recruitment event, the unqualified were numerous, and the two youths from the Tang family were not the only ones.
Many on site glanced briefly before quickly forgetting them.
Everyone present is carrying high hopes.
Like some loose cultivators from the Qi Kingdom.
"The Cyan Mountain Sect is a major sect of the Chu Kingdom, with a Golden Core Ancestor overseeing it. It should be safe. We must seize this opportunity; things are becoming more chaotic in the Qi Kingdom."
"Indeed, ever since those demon cultivators appeared widely, I anticipated that Qi Kingdom would soon become turbulent. Finding a sanctuary to safeguard life is paramount."
"This world is going into chaos."
"Yes, loose cultivation is inherently difficult, and now with demon cultivators causing chaos, the cultivation path is treacherous and fraught with obstacles."
"Do you think the demon chaos in Qi Kingdom will spread to the Chu Kingdom?"
A few loose cultivators from Qi Kingdom whispered, sometimes frowning, sometimes serious.
"Hard to say."
"..."
Tang Zhixian’s situation was merely a minor episode that wouldn’t disrupt Lu Changfeng’s ongoing work.
Due to the number of attendees reaching over six thousand, nearly filling the Cyan Mountain Sect’s main square, the recruitment was organized in batches.
The recruitment continued for three to four days.
This time, the number of qualified disciples exceeded the previous two combined.
A total of sixty-one people met the standards to join the Cyan Mountain Sect.
Among them, eleven were loose cultivators, twenty-one were family cultivators, and the rest were ordinary children.
Once new disciples were settled in, the Cyan Mountain Sect grew even livelier.
In the following three months, Lu Ping noticed that his little daughter Lu Zhiwei remained in secluded cultivation, enhancing her artifact refining mastery.
Since Lu Zhiwei broke into the Crystallization Stage, with her cultivation improvement, she had also laid a profound foundation for a Tier Three Top-Grade Artifact Refiner.
Stepping into the Crystallization Stage, she instantly reached the threshold of a Tier Four Refiner, advancing to Tier Four Lower Grade.
During this time, following Liiu Qiumei to purify Blood Crystal, she gained substantial knowledge, frequently seeking advice from Liiu Qiumei on artifact refining issues.
She was already capable of attempting to refine Tier Four Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts.
She secluded herself recently for this purpose.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuanshan’s eldest son’s progress was also noteworthy.
Lu Yuanshan could now attempt to seclude himself to break into the Golden Core Stage.
His cultivation had already reached the peak of the Crystallization Stage.
With the Blood Demon Daoist Ancestor’s three Golden Cores in hand, breaking into the Golden Core Stage wasn’t a major issue.
However, before Lu Yuanshan planned to seclude himself, an Elder from the Heaven-Facing Sect visited the Cyan Mountain Sect.
This individual was named Master Yuhuan, a female cultivator, who brought a golden invitation, personally delivered it to Lu Yuanshan.
The content of the invitation was simple.
In essence, the Heaven-Facing Sect would host a Heaven-Facing Ceremony within a month.
To put it simply, it was organizing a magical combat tournament.
The elite disciples within the Heaven-Facing Sect would all participate, with abundant rewards set.
Invited sect factions could also send disciples to partake in this competition, engaging in a good spar.
Such activities are essentially grand sect competitions, offering disciples of various sects a chance to measure their strength against one another, showcasing the talents of sects.
These grand sect competitions are quite common in Lingxi State.
Since becoming Sect Leader, this was the first time Lu Yuanshan received such an invitation.
