eurekapd Chapter 7 The Bet with Jiang Churan
Chapter 7 The Bet with Jiang Churan
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The gates of the Xuantian Sect slowly opened, and several middle-aged men walked out.
These people were all dressed in gray and white sect robes, walking with their heads held high and their eyes shining brightly; they were the outer sect elders.
"Ahem, everyone be quiet!"
An outer sect elder stood atop the steps, looking down at the dense crowd below, and shouted loudly.
Immediately, the noisy crowd quieted down.
"The assessment venue is limited, and only those under the age of eighteen are allowed to enter the sect. Everyone else can go back now, or wait until the assessment is over before leaving."
After the elder finished speaking, most of the family factions chose to stay outside and wait for the outcome.
After all, if they fail the test, they can escort them back.
The remaining small group of forces had absolute confidence in their own juniors and saw no need to keep them around.
"Line up properly, and no talking is allowed. Violators will be disqualified!"
Guided by the deacons, the group of young men and women, filled with anticipation, carefully stepped into the mountain gate.
The scenery inside the temple is even better than outside, with numerous halls and pavilions, and the ground is paved with fine blue bricks. Along the roads, exotic flowers and rare herbs abound, colorful butterflies flutter, and a delicate fragrance wafts through the air.
It felt like entering a paradise, a truly delightful experience.
Finally, the group was led to a spacious open-air plaza.
The square is extremely large, covering an area of 500 acres, and can easily accommodate 100,000 people at the same time.
The number of new disciples participating in this assessment is only slightly over 30,000, which is more than enough.
In the center of the square, there is a circular platform with an excellent view, overlooking everyone.
There are eight chairs up there, where the seven peak masters and the sect leader sit.
The Xuantian Sect has always attached great importance to the selection of new disciples, and the peak master and sect master must be present.
Beside the eight people stood dozens of elders and deacons, responsible for maintaining the safety and order of the venue.
"I am the Sect Master of the Xuantian Sect. Welcome to the Xuantian Sect's entrance examination."
Murong Yan walked to the front of the platform, stood with his hands behind his back, wearing a purple brocade python robe, with thick eyebrows and a square face, dignified yet refined.
Below, many teenagers stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with awe, barely daring to breathe.
I heard from my elders that this Sect Master Murong is a powerful figure who even the five great dynasties have to bow down to; his strength is terrifying.
"Elder Wu Ming will now introduce the assessment rules."
After Murong Yan finished speaking, he returned to the main seat in the middle and sat down.
A moment later, an elderly man in his fifties stepped forward and announced in a loud voice:
"The assessment consists of two stages. To ensure fairness as much as possible, it will not be based on cultivation level, but will only test basic talent and comprehension. So don't worry."
With that, he casually waved his hand.
A 10-meter-high black stone tablet appeared and slowly descended before the disciples.
"This is the Innate Stone Tablet, which can measure the effect of blood and qi transformation in the human body. Simply place your palm in the groove below the stone tablet and wait for two breaths."
The core of martial arts training lies in the flow of qi and blood, and the level of its transformation and absorption often determines the level of talent.
"The first test requires a minimum of mid-grade Yellow level talent to pass, and only the top 3500 people can enter the outer sect."
At this point, Elder Wu Ming became slightly solemn, "In addition, those whose talent reaches the upper grade of the Profound level can enter the inner sect directly without participating in the second test, and those with Earth-level talent can directly step into the True Disciple realm!"
These words caused a stir among the newlyweds.
The status of an inner disciple of the Xuantian Sect is extremely precious, priceless. With such a status, even the most powerful kings and nobles would not dare to bully them.
Not to mention the true disciples, who will all become renowned and powerful figures in the future.
This hurdle is no less challenging than a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate; once you cross it, the world will be your oyster.
The pass rate is just too low.
They numbered 30,000, and nearly 90% of them were eliminated in the first round alone.
On the stands, the top masters were chatting idly.
Do you think that among the newcomers at ***, a top-tier prodigy could emerge?
"I think it's unlikely. It's been over ten years since we've received a genius with Earth-level aptitude..."
"Maybe a few more will emerge this year, and it just so happens that I should also take on a few more disciples."
"Come on, Earth-level geniuses aren't as common as cabbages. They're a rare sight even in the vast Eastern Wilderness. You can't just see them whenever you want."
........
Elder Wu Ming shook his head as he listened; he would be satisfied if he could recruit a few more Xuan-level talents this year.
"Enough with the chit-chat, line up in two rows and let's begin the test!"
He flipped his hand and took out another talent stone tablet, placing it side by side nearby.
With a large number of people, this can save a lot of time.
Soon, all the newlyweds lined up in an orderly fashion for testing.
A round-faced boy confidently placed his palm in the groove of the stone tablet.
A moment later, a faint yellow light flickered on the surface of the stone tablet.
"Tang Xiaosan, Yellow Grade, Low Rank, unqualified, next one."
The deacon, holding paper and pen, made the announcement from the side.
"how so......."
Upon hearing this news, the round-faced boy walked out listlessly, his eyes vacant.
He carried the hopes of his entire family's revival on his shoulders, but in the end, he couldn't even get through the outer gate.
The second one was a beautiful young girl.
After she lowered her hand, the surface of the stone tablet lit up with a deep yellow light.
"Huang Qingqing, with a high-grade Yellow-level talent, you are eligible to enter the outer sect. Come and stand behind me."
A deacon recorded the girl's grades.
Amidst the envious gazes of the other children, Huang Qingqing stood behind the steward, slightly excited.
“Cai Kunkun, Yellow Grade, Low Rank, Unqualified.”
"Mabao County, substandard..."
The atmosphere grew increasingly heated, and the testing speed increased even further.
However, out of two hundred people who went, only five passed.
The vast majority of people are of mediocre talent.
Li Wudao and the others arrived relatively late and were at the end of the line.
"At this rate, we'll probably be waiting until dark."
He was bored and listened quietly to the wails of the Li family disciples.
"Wanla, this is way too difficult."
"There are almost 500 people already, and not a single one has a Xuan-level talent. It's not easy for inner disciples to get in."
"I feel like I'm doomed."
The nine younger members of the Li family were filled with anxiety and under immense pressure.
"Your Highness, aren't you worried at all?"
Li Dabao stepped forward, looking at Li Wudao's calm demeanor with some curiosity.
"What's there to worry about? Just do it."
Li Wudao grinned.
However, he also knew that of these nine people, only Li Dabao, Li Chang, and Li Xiaoyu would likely have a chance to enter the outer sect.
He seemed to have thought of something.
Li Wudao turned to look at Jiang Churan beside him, his expression intrigued: "Do you think I have the talent to enter the outer sect?"
The girl stood in the crowd, as bright as the moon, her hair swaying gently, her face exquisite, making all the other girls nearby pale in comparison.
"Disaster."
Jiang Churan frowned slightly, speaking sparingly.
She acknowledged that Li Wudao had changed somewhat, but talent is something bestowed by heaven and difficult to change later in life.
In his previous life, the latter was found to have a low-grade Yellow-level talent, but in the end, he still had to spend money to buy the status of a menial disciple.
"How about we make a bet? If I pass the outer sect assessment, um... you'll help me out once, how about that?"
Hearing Li Wudao's words, Jiang Churan was stunned, not understanding where he got his confidence from.
"can."
She was curious to see what tricks the other party had up their sleeve.
Seeing that the girl agreed,
Li Wudao's eyes darted around, and he said again, "Since that's the case, let's make a big bet. If I become a true disciple, you will protect me for a year without pay, and be available whenever I call. Do you dare?"
The true teachings?
Has this kid gone mad?
Are you sure you're a true disciple?
The girl frowned even more, almost doubting that she had misheard, and asked, "What if I don't pass?"
"If I lose, I'll give you a bottle of Qi-replenishing pills."
Li Wudao smiled faintly, took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve, and handed it to the girl.
Jiang Churan opened the porcelain bottle with some skepticism, and was somewhat shocked when she saw the pills inside.
"It really is a Qi-replenishing pill, and it's even in perfect condition. Where did you get it?"
The fifth-grade elixir is of great help to her at present, and can at least help her break through two minor realms.
"Don't worry about that. Just tell me if you dare to bet?"
Li Wudao grinned.
They never forget to take advantage of deals.
Based on his understanding of the so-called prodigy's personality, he would never be a "cowardly lizard," but would definitely agree forcefully and defeat his opponent with overwhelming force.
"Okay, I'll bet."
As expected, Jiang Churan took a deep breath and agreed without much thought.
She was determined to get the Replenishing Essence Pill.
Moreover, in her view, Li Wudao's aptitude was absolutely insufficient to become a true disciple.
This is a sure-fire way to make money.
Jiang Churan originally planned to return the bottle of pills to Li Wudao for the time being.
However, the latter declined.
"It's okay, you can leave it here for now, no rush."
Li Wudao appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was overjoyed.
It's just a bottle of Qi-replenishing pills; he has plenty of those.
With his current talent and attributes, passing the first test shouldn't be a problem.
This is a sure thing, a guaranteed win.