Chapter 297

Furina nodded in a daze.

Her mood was very complex right now, and she didn't know how to describe it, but……

Regardless, she had reached this step.

What came next was the most important thing.

Trying hard to clear the messy thoughts from her mind, Furina followed Ningguang and the others to the square.

Jiang Yan stood on the high platform with his hands behind his back, the mountain breeze blowing his ink-colored dharma robes.

At this moment, he looked like an immortal about to undergo tribulation and ascend, illusory and ethereal, not like someone of this world.

The demeanor of an immortal cultivator was wantonly exuded; those who passed the assessment were naturally overjoyed.

Those who didn't could only grieve in secret.

Jiang Yan looked around at everyone and spoke slowly.

"Whether you have gained something or nothing, I congratulate you all for experiencing the Heart-Questioning Array."

"However, the number of Shushan enrollment spots is limited, and the vast majority of people here will ultimately have to return empty-handed."

"But you need not be disappointed; Shushan is being rebuilt and is in need of people, so it will not be opened once every hundred years like in the immortal cultivation novels you have read."

"The next time the mountain opens will be as short as one year, or as long as three to five years; you can prepare early."

"The human path is vast, the immortal path is rugged."

"Seeking immortality and asking about the Dao is primarily a matter of opportunity."

"Even powerful immortal cultivators have a saying that divine abilities cannot defeat the destiny of heaven."

"Everything is a matter of fate, and all things depend on one's own heart."

"Gentlemen, just keep walking; your own path always lies beneath your feet."

It was unknown how many people heard the sound and how many heard the meaning in these words.

However, everyone still bowed in unison.

"Thank you, Master, for your teachings."

Jiang Yan nodded slightly, signaled to Zhongli beside him, and instantly dissipated like cloud ink on the spot.

"After settling everyone who came to Shushan, bring the inner and outer sect disciples to see me at Tongtian Peak."

"Yes, Master."

Zhongli nodded in agreement and then turned to look below.

"This Shushan Mountain Opening Ceremony ends here."

"Shushan has selected one thousand disciples; the inner sect disciples are now decided, totaling twenty-one."

"There are still nine hundred and seventy-nine spots for outer sect disciples. Where are the outer sect elders, Yun Qing and Yun Hua?"

The two stepped out from the crowd and bowed:

"Yun Qing (Yun Hua) is here."

"According to the performance in the Heart-Questioning Array just now, select nine hundred and seventy-nine outer sect disciples."

"Select another three thousand servant disciples to fill Shushan."

"As for the rest, according to their performance, select thirty thousand talented individuals to practice martial arts in the Shushan world, waiting for future mountain opening ceremonies."

The two responded loudly.

"As you command."

After saying this, they took many outer sect elders and began to patrol.

First, those who passed the second stage of Heart-Questioning were definitely outer sect disciples.

Next were those who attempted to challenge the second stage of the Heart-Questioning Array.

Finally, from those disciples who barely passed the first stage of the Heart-Questioning Array, they selected those with relatively good talent.

The remaining people were all servant disciples.

This selection process was still quite simple.

The talents of these outer sect disciples were not much different.

The good ones had dual or triple spiritual roots, with the highest grade being middle-grade.

For the worse ones, there were also those with four spiritual roots.

As for five spiritual roots, there was no need to look at them.

Teyvat indeed produced geniuses, but ultimately, it was still dominated by people with mediocre aptitude.

It was unknown how many of these people would reach the level of inner sect disciples in the future.

With their aptitude, it was probably difficult even to break through from refining Qi to transforming into a spirit.

Even if there was a chance, it would probably be calculated in centuries.

It was even possible they would remain at the stage of refining essence to transform into Qi for their whole lives.

Although many of the outer sect elders had not started immortal cultivation, they were elders after all, and Jiang Yan had given them some means to test aptitude.

Before long, all qualified disciples had been selected.

Those who were not selected were all dejected; so many people gathered together, which actually made the atmosphere of the entire Shushan low.

But those who were selected, even those who stayed in the Shushan world to practice martial arts, were extremely excited.

No matter what, they were considered to have stayed in the immortal cultivation world, which was also a great harvest.

Seeing this, Zhongli nodded slightly and stood up.

"Outer sect elders, after sending the assessment personnel back to Liyue Harbor, settle the servant disciples and those staying in Shushan to practice martial arts."

"Other inner and outer sect disciples, follow me to Tongtian Peak."

The most critical thing had arrived, and suddenly, those who were selected were all excited.

Zhongli took out a token and held it high towards the sky.

In an instant, a huge rainbow bridge emerged from Tongtian Peak at one end and landed in the center of the square.

Seeing this, countless people exclaimed repeatedly, and Furina, who had recovered, excitedly pulled Clorinde's arm.

"Look! Clorinde, did you see that? Such a beautiful rainbow!"

"What does this mean? Are they going to take us up?"

Clorinde was almost shaken apart by her and broke her hand away with a headache.

"Lady Furina, I am not blind; naturally, I can see this rainbow bridge."

Furina giggled.

"After passing through this rainbow bridge, will I also be a legendary immortal cultivator?"

Clorinde did not answer, looking with some surprise at this rainbow bridge that seemed to have life.

To be honest, even after seeing so many unreasonable things full of immortal-xia atmosphere in the Shushan world.

Seeing a rainbow bridge of this scale being manipulated was still more or less shocking.

"Do not delay; the Master is still waiting. Follow me onto the rainbow bridge to Tongtian Peak."

Zhongli reminded them and stepped onto the rainbow bridge first; Ningguang and the others followed closely behind.

Seeing this, the thousand people finally reacted and hurried towards the rainbow bridge.

Stepping on the ethereal rainbow bridge, the bridge immediately began to shrink, carrying everyone rapidly towards Tongtian Peak.

This magical scene made Hu Tao, Furina, and the others clamorous and extremely excited.

Miko turned her head with a smile and looked at the two, saying meaningfully:

"Are you ready?"

"Huh?"

Furina and Hu Tao were stunned for a moment, but seeing Miko's seductive eyes, they couldn't help but blush, their hearts pounding.

Even they were like this, let alone the others, who lowered their heads shyly one by one.

The power of the Heavenly Charm Body had gradually been developed by Miko.

"Watch closely."

Miko withdrew her gaze with a smile and opened her arms comfortably.

"The true demeanor of the characters belonging to the holy land of immortal cultivation is about to enter your eyes."

Everyone hadn't reacted to what Miko meant, but the next moment, looking at everything before them, they were suddenly lost in thought.

That was……

A landscape more stunning than any they had seen in their lives.

If there was only one beautiful scene in the world that could be called an immortal treasure land, this place in Shushan was it.