Ch 668: The Pristine Spring
Regarding Master Li Hanzhou, who recently became a Guest Elder of their Yuanyang Sect.
All the disciples were not too unfamiliar with him.
Although Master Li Hanzhou was rarely seen, any disciple who had interacted with him knew that his temperament was very gentle, without the slightest air of an Expert.
Of course, more importantly,
if, during this Assessment, Master Li Hanzhou took a liking to them and accepted them as disciples, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous opportunity for them.
In their hearts, their Sect Master’s Nascent Soul Stage cultivation was already an unimaginable height, yet even the Sect Master treated Master Li Hanzhou with great respect, certainly a more profound being.
That’s why.
They approached this Assessment with full focus, hoping to be noticed by Master Li Hanzhou; then, it would all be worth it.
“Senior, the disciples are all assembled, the Assessment can begin, what do you think…?”
Xu Pengyun looked at Master Li Hanzhou, intending to ask.
However, his words were interrupted by Master Li Hanzhou halfway.
“Don’t mind me, don’t feel constrained by my presence; do as you usually would.”
Master Li Hanzhou casually waved his hand.
“Yes, Senior.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Pengyun immediately gestured to the Elder beside him.
After receiving the instruction, the Elder immediately looked at the group of Outer Disciples before him and explained the details and rules of the Assessment.
“This Assessment is slightly different from previous ones; the location is Pure Cliff; you need to climb to the Mountain Peak on Pure Cliff…”
The disciples listened attentively, but when they heard the three words “Pure Cliff,” a look of intense surprise appeared in their eyes.
“The Assessment location is actually Pure Cliff!”
Pure Cliff is a unique place within their Sect, located in the Back Mountain Forbidden Zone.
Legend has it that the Patriarch who founded Yuanyang Sect chose this unique location of Pure Cliff, hence settling here, leading to the establishment of Yuanyang Sect.
Although many of them had not seen Pure Cliff, they had heard of its unique characteristics.
The Pure Spring flowing atop Pure Cliff is incredibly cold, unbearable even for ordinary Cultivators.
Moreover, the Pure Cliff spring water has a somewhat illusory effect; if one stays there for too long, they might be affected without notice, causing an Illusion, resulting in Qi Deviation and the shattering of their Dao Heart.
However, if one can fully adapt, it can temper one’s Dao Heart.
In short, Pure Cliff is a unique place where danger and benefit coexist.
“Do you have any questions?”
After speaking, the Elder cleared his throat and asked.
In previous Disciple Assessments, there was no Pure Cliff level; in fact, this is a level they thought up overnight.
The purpose was simple: they wanted to see if there were any disciples they liked during this Assessment; if so, they would directly accept them as disciples.
Besides that, it’s related to Master Li Hanzhou.
Generally speaking, once a Cultivator becomes a Guest Elder of a Sect, it’s not much different from being an insider.
Many Rogue Cultivators, after becoming a Guest Elder of a Sect, would choose to stay in that Sect for a lifetime, until the Heavenly Human Five Decays arrived, and their Lifespan reached its end.
But Master Li Hanzhou is completely different.
After this period of contact, they gradually understood Li Hanzhou’s personality: gentle, yet with his own Opinion, not easily swayed by others’ words.
They could also see that Master Li Hanzhou might never stay here for life.
Because of this.
They hoped that Master Li Hanzhou could accept a disciple within the Sect through this Assessment.
In this way, they could firmly bind themselves to Master Li Hanzhou; even if he resigned from his Guest Elder position later, they would still have a connection.
“Elder, we have no questions.”
The disciples shouted in unison, somewhat eager to try.
“Good.”
Seeing this, the Elder nodded with satisfaction. Their spirits were high, and they showed no fear, which was excellent.
Then, led by the Elder, the disciples came to the Back Mountain Forbidden Zone.
Several Elders responsible for the disciples’ safety were already there.
And at the Training Ground.
“Senior, look.”
Xu Pengyun waved his hand, a mirror appeared before him, and as a Radiance spread from within, it instantly transformed into a view of Pure Cliff in the Back Mountain.
Master Li Hanzhou looked up.
He saw a group of disciples at the foot of a cliff.
The luminous green spring water flowed down from the top of the cliff, a spectacular sight.
This was the Pure Spring.
Following the Elder’s order, the disciples, who had already prepared themselves, eagerly jumped into the shallow pond formed by the Pure Spring.
“Hiss!”
“So cold!”
“…”
As soon as they entered the water, everyone immediately felt a piercing Chill.
Chu Ran was the same.
After feeling the extremely cold Aura, Chu Ran knew that his body alone couldn’t withstand it; he estimated he wouldn’t be able to persist halfway.
So he immediately mobilized his Spiritual Energy to protect his body; after most of the Chill was dispelled, he quickly ran forward.
The others did the same.
The Assessment rule was simple: only those who climbed Pure Cliff could qualify for the Arena Martial Arts Competition.
Moreover, the first person to ascend would also receive a generous Reward.
Soon, a group of people arrived at the innermost part of the pond, grabbed the hanging ropes, and began to climb upward vigorously.
Upon seeing this, those who were a little slower immediately used their own methods to force those who were ahead to make way for them.
Bang!
The sound of crackling rang out, and many people were affected by the sudden fighting; they had barely placed their hands on the ropes, yet they had to let go.
Chu Ran grabbed a rope, then looked at a disciple below him.
Immediately, he took out his Ninth-grade Divine Weapon and swung One Sword downwards.
In an instant, a wave-like sound seemed to ring out; a Sword Qi, swirling with the Pure Spring cascading from above, rushed towards the disciple with immense momentum.
“Huh?”
The disciple was about to attack Chu Ran when he saw a Sword Qi rushing towards him.
Feeling the terrifying power, he didn’t think twice and quickly retreated.
Seeing that he had forced the person back with One Move, Chu Ran sheathed his Ninth-grade Divine Weapon at his waist and continued climbing upwards.
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