Chapter 243

Outside the Heart-Questioning Array, everyone looked at Jean with solemnity.

Regardless of success or failure, Jean had already earned everyone's admiration.

I don't know how much time passed, but Jean instantly collapsed to the ground, unable to advance even an inch.

Zhongli raised his hand and sent Jean out of the Heart-Questioning Array.

"Jean, having passed seven layers of the Heart-Questioning Array, is now a Shushan inner sect disciple."

After saying this, Zhongli's voice slowed slightly, and he said gently:

"Your mindset is resilient, your heart of protection has turned into an obsession, and your talent is excellent. I bestow upon you a bottle of Heart-Nourishing Pills and one hundred low-grade spirit stones."

Zhongli's thought moved, and a stream of light streaked across the void, landing beside Jean.

Jean barely opened her eyes, looked at Zhongli weakly, and said slowly:

"Many thanks, Head Seat Zhongli."

Zhongli did not express anything and said calmly:

"The assessment is over. All participants are now Shushan inner sect disciples; proceed to Tongtian Peak as soon as possible to report to the Sect Master."

After saying this, Zhongli steered the Xuan Yi sword and left the place instantly.

Lisa hurried to help Jean up and fed her a Heart-Nourishing Pill; only then did Jean perk up slightly.

"Congratulations, Jean."

Lisa said happily:

"You crossed seven layers of heart-questioning; you are currently the disciple second only to Junior Brother Bai Zhu."

"Coupled with your top-grade wind spirit root talent, you will definitely be able to go very far."

Jean laughed happily; the trace of paleness still remaining on her face made her look somewhat tragically beautiful.

"I can... better protect everyone now."

"Sister..."

Barbara suddenly hugged Jean tightly, calling her with a hint of tears in her voice.

Jean was stunned, then immediately hugged Barbara back tightly.

The distance that had originally existed between them was suddenly shattered at this moment, and the two returned to the intimacy they had in childhood.

Lisa was also happy for Jean from the bottom of her heart.

"Ehe!"

Venti blinked and looked at Diluc with a grin.

"How about it? I said that handing Mondstadt over to Jean was the most correct decision, didn't I?"

Diluc curled his lip, but still acknowledged:

"With such a mindset, she is indeed the best choice. Once she sheds the immaturity of her methods, she can definitely become Mondstadt's best leader."

"To be able to make you say such things, it seems you experienced quite a lot in the Heart-Questioning Array."

Kaeya said with a chuckle; Diluc glanced at him and said softly:

"The scale of human life is like a white horse passing a crack in the eyes of a cultivator; many things... after experiencing the Heart-Questioning Array, one has more understanding."

Ningguang and the others were also smiling and applauding on the side.

They didn't intend to ask about the experience of the Heart-Questioning Array anymore.

The Heart-Questioning Array asks about personal character, asks about the heart of seeking the Dao, and asks about the obsession and pursuit of standing in the world.

Living a lifetime, how can there be any reason to borrow others' experience?

There are no shortcuts in the Heart-Questioning Array, and even if there were, they couldn't be used.

If one is even hoping for others to give experience for the Heart-Questioning Array, then one shouldn't bother cultivating immortality.

"Congratulations, Jean."

Seeing that Jean and Barbara had finished expressing their apologies for these years, Ningguang spoke up:

"Seven layers of the Heart-Questioning Array is already a very shocking achievement; the Sect Master will definitely be very pleased."

Jean smiled shyly.

"I just wanted to persist in my own beliefs and keep walking forward."

"Besides, Senior Brother Bai Zhu walking through nine layers is even more remarkable; I still need to continue tempering my mindset."

"However, Ningguang, I might not be able to provide the experience of the Heart-Questioning Array you wanted."

"Everyone's life and pursuits are different, and beliefs and will cannot be borrowed or referenced."

Ningguang nodded slightly and said softly:

"I understood this point after Barbara and the others came out; the Heart-Questioning Array doesn't need experience."

"Don't overthink it; for now, hurry to Tongtian Peak to meet the Sect Master; don't keep the Sect Master waiting."

Hearing this, everyone hurriedly tidied their clothes and boarded the Rainbow Bridge to ascend Tongtian Peak again.

The sect main hall was not closed, and everyone saw Jiang Yan sitting cross-legged in the hall at a glance.

Slowing their pace, the group surged into the sect main hall together.

Seeing Jiang Yan again, Jean and the others suddenly felt as if a lifetime had passed.

Not long ago, their meeting was still the relationship between a visitor and a host; now, it had become the relationship between true disciples and the Sect Master.

But thinking about being about to truly step onto the path of cultivating immortality, Jean and the others quickly put aside these wild thoughts and looked at Jiang Yan with anticipation.

Jiang Yan slowly opened his eyes and first glanced at Ganyu, which immediately made her a little excited.

Then, Jiang Yan said slowly:

"Congratulations to you all for successfully passing the Heart-Questioning Array assessment."

"From this day on, you are Shushan disciples."

146. Paimon Opens a New Realm, Hundred-Day Foundation Establishment

"Jean, you adhere to the Dao of protection, and your mindset is excellent. From now on, you will join Longshou Peak and cultivate the exclusive technique of Longshou Peak, the Zhixuan Sutra."

"Barbara, you are not good at close combat, but your talent for techniques is acceptable. Join Xiaozhu Peak and cultivate the Zhou Tian Qi Circulation Method."

"Diluc, your heart for punishing evil is firm, and your actions are also for upholding the righteous path. Join Longshou Peak and be taught the Zhixuan Sutra."

"Kaeya, you are casual on the outside, but your mind is meticulous. Joining Longshou Peak might not necessarily suit you; Head Seat Venti's personality is similar to yours, so join Feng Hui Peak."

"As for Lumine and Paimon..."

Jiang Yan paused, carefully observed the two for a while, and said softly:

"Your aptitude is superb, but you also need specialized cultivation and guidance. Join Tongtian Peak and be guided by me personally."

This decision was something Jiang Yan had thought about long ago.

Jean and the others were easy to handle; they didn't have any special constitutions and didn't need guidance, as long as they were given an opportunity.

Then they could realize the principle that the master leads the way, but cultivation depends on the individual.

But Lumine and Paimon, these two possessed divine bodies; besides cultivating immortality, they also needed to develop and guide the abilities of their divine bodies.

For the time being, only Jiang Yan in all of Shushan had this ability.

As such, naturally, Lumine and Paimon's talent could not be wasted.

Everyone naturally had no objections to Jiang Yan's arrangements and immediately cupped their hands together.

"We respectfully follow the Sect Master's decree." The final step had ended, and next...

was to truly walk on the path of cultivating immortality.

Jiang Yan pointed his finger, and the core techniques were transmitted into everyone's minds.

Immediately, Jean and the others naturally closed their eyes and sat cross-legged, transforming their strength into the cultivation system.

Jiang Yan set up some spirit-gathering arrays for them and then turned his gaze to Ningguang and the others.

This time, there was no one who could directly undergo tribulation, which saved a lot of worry.

"I have been in seclusion for these past few days to break through, so I haven't paid much attention to the affairs inside and outside Shushan. I promised to give you more lectures on the Dao, but I broke my word."

Jiang Yan said softly, and Ningguang hurriedly said:

"The Sect Master's seclusion to break through is the most important event in Shushan; the Sect Master need not overthink it."

Jiang Yan smiled and said:

"I also know that the work inside and outside Shushan during this period, especially the task system of the Merit Hall, etc., was all handled by Elder Alice and you, Ningguang."

"Shushan has always rewarded merit and punished faults; organizing the task system is related to the prosperity of the Merit Hall."

"Therefore, I will reward each of you with thirty thousand contribution points."

Hearing this, Ningguang and the others were overjoyed and hurriedly said: