Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 10 assesses comprehension? It's a perfect match for my major!

Li Wudao curled his lip, too lazy to pay him any attention.

We're both true disciples, so who's afraid of whom?

Besides, he also possesses a system; he's just a prince of a dynasty, what's the big deal...?

Just as the two were about to draw their swords,

"Everyone, be quiet."

Elder Wu Ming's voice rang out from the high platform.

"The first round of assessments has concluded. 3145 people have qualified as outer disciples, 485 as inner disciples, and three as true disciples for now."

This year, there are several hundred fewer disciples who have qualified for the outer sect than in previous years, and there is no need for a revival competition.

"Congratulations to all the new members for joining my Xuantian Sect."

Elder Wu Ming looked down at the audience and said with a faint smile, "Now, I will introduce the rules for the second test."

"Outer disciples do not need to participate, while inner disciples may choose to participate. There is no reward for those who do not participate. Those who pass the second test will each be rewarded with a Jade Scale Pill and will have the opportunity to be accepted as disciples by an inner sect elder."

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples who had been shortlisted for the inner sect became interested.

"Elder, may I ask what grade of pill this Jade Scale Pill is, and what its effects are?"

Disciples who have questions may ask.

"The third-grade spirit pill is made from the essence and inner core of the second-tier demon beast, the Azure Scale Ring Serpent. It contains rich blood energy and can greatly strengthen the physical body and bones, laying a solid foundation."

Wu Ming patiently explained.

"It's actually a spirit pill! I heard that one pill is worth at least ten thousand taels of silver. The sect is too kind to us newcomers!"

"With this pill, my breakthrough to the Blood Transformation Realm is just around the corner."

"........"

The newly recruited inner disciples' eyes lit up, eagerly anticipating the second test.

"Don't rush, the big reward hasn't been mentioned yet."

Elder Wu Ming smiled.

"Those who pass the second test and rank in the top ten can enter the true lineage and be rewarded with a bottle of Jade Scale Pill and a low-grade Xuan-level spiritual weapon."

He paused for a moment, then spoke solemnly, "And... become the Peak Master's disciple!"

"Wow--"

As soon as these words came out, a stone stirred up a thousand waves.

The rewards for the top ten are incredibly generous.

"Holy crap, the top ten can become true disciples?"

"Each one is worth ten thousand taels of silver. A whole bottle of Jade Scale Pills, how much silver is that worth? I've never seen anything so valuable in my life."

"Look at your pathetic self. Although the Jade Scale Pill is precious, how can it compare to a Xuan-rank spiritual artifact? That is the priceless treasure."

"If you ask me, the most important thing is to become the peak master's disciple. In that case, you won't lack anything, whether it's status or resources."

The inner disciples were all incredibly excited, their eyes brimming with fighting spirit, rubbing their hands together, as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

Those disciples who were only allowed to enter the outer sect could only watch obediently from the sidelines, their faces full of envy.

"If any disciple is unwilling to participate now, they may step forward; we will not force them."

Elder Wu nodded with satisfaction when he saw that no one came out for a long time.

If the disciples of a sect lose their drive and fighting spirit, the sect is not far from decline.

"Do you dare to have a competition later to see who ranks higher?"

Qi Xingyu looked at Li Wudao with a slightly provocative expression.

As a result, the latter seemed not to hear and continued chatting with Jiang Churan.

Although the girl didn't pay much attention to Li Wudao, she would occasionally reply with a few words, and she was much better than him.

To others, Qi Xingyu looked like a clown, and they all cast amused glances at him.

"Li Wudao, I think you're just scared and don't dare to compete with me, you coward!"

Qi Xingyu used sarcastic remarks, intending to provoke him.

Li Wudao was speechless. Where did this idiot come from?

How can you be so oblivious? Can't you see that nobody likes him?

"Little Churan, you're quite charming."

Li Wudao looked at the girl with amusement, "This kid seems to have taken a liking to you, and I've been dragged into it too."

He thought to himself, "That's it! That's the feeling!"

A classic melodramatic plot: a wealthy, aloof young master becomes completely captivated by a beautiful woman, automatically triggering his "idiocy aura" and transforming into a devoted admirer, dominating all the men around him and displaying his domineering aura.

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll tear your mouth apart."

Jiang Churan glared at him fiercely, but there was a strange feeling in her eyes.

Then, she glanced at Qi Xingyu with some disgust.

When the girl looked at him, he immediately gave what he thought was a warm smile.

“Miss Jiang, I really don’t mean anything by it. I just want to get to know you. We are both true disciples. In the future, we can exchange cultivation experiences and make progress together.”

"I'm not interested in the weak. Wait until you beat me before we talk."

Jiang Churan said indifferently, then turned around and turned away, preferring not to see it.

"Alright, I will definitely win first place. Miss Jiang, just wait and see."

Qi Xingyu was extremely excited, staring at the girl's slender and beautiful figure, a hint of drooling and greed flashing in his eyes.

Jiang Churan's beauty far surpassed that of the ordinary women in the dynasty, and her ethereal and aloof temperament made him unable to resist her charm.

Moreover, the girl possessed Heavenly-level talent, making her his destined Daoist partner, whom he absolutely could not let slip away.

Thinking of this, Qi Xingyu's gaze fell subtly on Li Wudao, harboring malicious intent.

"I have a feeling that kid has some bad intentions. Be careful."

Li Wudao stroked his chin.

"I know."

Jiang Churan nodded slightly, a cold killing intent flashing in her eyes.

In his past life, Qi Xingyu was not a good person, despite his outward appearance as a refined gentleman.

He was secretly a wicked man who bullied men and women, repeatedly failed to win her over, and even attempted to drug her.

Fortunately, she had an extraordinary constitution and managed to escape; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

She didn't want to contact Qi Xingyu, partly because she was afraid she wouldn't be able to suppress her murderous intent and that he would notice.

After all, she has too few trump cards at the moment and is not yet able to contend with the power behind Qi Xingyu.

Whether it's her elder brother Qi Xinghai, or Peak Master Cheng Yuanliang and the Great Qi Dynasty, none of them are currently her match.

"In my past life, I waited six years to kill you; you won't live that long in this life..."

Recalling that past event, a murderous intent rose in Jiang Churan's heart, and her pretty face turned as cold as an ice cave.

Standing to the side, Li Wudao subconsciously shivered and muttered, "It's not even autumn yet, why is it suddenly so cold?"

On the high platform, Wu Ming was preparing to introduce the assessment rules for the second stage.

"The second test assesses your comprehension. Later, this elder will use a secret treasure to send you into the illusionary space..."

Elder Wu explained, "There is a fragmented cultivation manual placed in the space beforehand. The condition for passing the level is to comprehend the manual within two hours to break the illusion and return to reality."

"The ranking will be determined by the time it takes to break through the current level."

After saying that, he took out a round glass mirror from his storage ring, then poured his true essence into it and chanted incantations.

The next instant, a streak of light flashed across the mirror and flew towards the top of everyone's heads.

Immediately afterwards, the mirror emitted a dazzling light, covering Li Wudao and the others.

Everyone felt dizzy and their vision blurred. They collapsed to the ground, temporarily losing consciousness.

The square fell silent.

Nearly five hundred disciples all fell into a deep sleep and entered the illusionary space.

"Where the hell did this guy come from? Is this still the Xuan Tian Sect?"

When Li Wudao opened his eyes, he found himself in a small, enclosed space.

Above his head, a tattered scroll floated in mid-air; it was the mental cultivation method Elder Wu had mentioned.

Even though it's just a fragment, it contains over a thousand characters, and it's obscure and difficult to understand; it takes quite a while to read it smoothly.

It would be extremely difficult to memorize and grasp the essence of the technique within two hours.

If it were him before, he probably wouldn't even have been able to memorize it.

However, he is not the same person he used to be.

"Even a single incomplete scroll of technique is more profound than the Li family's ultimate manual; it's at least at the Xuan rank..."

Li Wudao's mind raced, and the corners of his mouth gradually turned up.

This is like a pillow being delivered to someone who's just fallen asleep.

It's a perfect match for my major!

With his exceptional comprehension, comprehending this level of technique would be a piece of cake for him.