Chapter 2023: Accepting the Test

After Li Jian brought Ye Liuyun into the Profound Heaven Sect, he also took Ye Liuyun for a round tour, strolling around.

On the way, the two of them happened to run into Gong Wanting.

Gong Wanting was accompanied by another young woman, whose looks were also extremely delicate, and whose attire and dress were not those of an ordinary family.

Ye Liuyun sensed that Li Jian became somewhat tense the moment he saw that woman.

"What's wrong?"

Ye Liuyun asked Li Jian.

Li Jian didn't dare to speak directly, but sent a Transmission Voice to Ye Liuyun: "Li Xingrou! First Holy Son Murong Tian's woman.

You should keep your distance from her from now on, don't get entangled in her path.

That woman is truly scheming…"

"Young Master Jian!"

Before Li Jian could finish speaking, Li Xingrou called out to him.

"Princess Xingrou, you look so beautiful today!"

Li Jian immediately beamed with a smile and rushed forward.

"Princess?"

Ye Liuyun's mind flickered: "Could she be a princess of the East Sea Kingdom?"

Li Xingrou, hearing Li Jian's praise, laughed and retorted: "Was I not beautiful before?"

"Haha, our Princess Xingrou gets prettier every day!"

Li Jian outright flattered her.

"I'll give you credit for speaking well! In a few days, Brother Tian will summon the major Holy Sons for a gathering; you must attend then, okay?"

Li Xingrou said to Li Jian.

"Of course! I will definitely attend Brother Tian's gathering!"

Li Jian replied cheerfully.

Even while speaking, no hint of resentment toward Li Xingrou could be heard.

Ye Liuyun restrained the urge to place a Slave Seal on Li Xingrou and stood honestly aside.

He had just arrived at the Profound Heaven Sect, unfamiliar with the situation, and dared not act rashly.

Gong Wanting also simply greeted Li Jian; since returning from the last Secret Realm exploration, Gong Wanting had deliberately kept her distance from Li Jian.

After Li Xingrou left with Gong Wanting, Ye Liuyun finally inquired about Li Xingrou.

Sure enough, Li Xingrou is a princess of the East Sea Kingdom.

And Murong Tian is a branch disciple of the Murong family within the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance.

Although Murong Tian's background in the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance was modest, through his own diligent cultivation he not only seized the title of First Holy Son of the Profound Heaven Sect but also earned recognition within his family.

Thus the two being paired is considered a well‑matched match, a talented man and a beautiful woman.

"These two are a pair of treacherous lovers, scheming and ruthless, always plotting how to control us Profound Heaven Sect disciples.

The entire Profound Heaven Sect is about to become their domain!"

Li Jian explained to Ye Liuyun.

Li Jian also introduced the Ten Holy Sons to Ye Liuyun.

They are the ten strongest members among the Profound Heaven Sect disciples.

"In fact, among the Ten Holy Sons, only the strongest Murong Tian and the second‑strongest Fengchen are truly powerful; the others are merely average.

Someone like me basically relies on flattery; Murong Tian granted me the title of Tenth Holy Son just for that.

The Profound Heaven Sect still has many disciples stronger than me.

But most obey Murong Tian's commands, and no one dares to scheme against me."

Ye Liuyun also asked: "What are their strengths?"

"Murong Tian is at the Sixth Tier Late Stage, Fengchen at the Sixth Tier Mid Stage!"

Li Jian said.

Ye Liuyun, hearing that their realms weren't too high, felt considerably reassured.

"Does the Profound Heaven Sect have any disciples at the Seventh Realm?"

Li Jian shook his head and said, "There certainly aren't any.

Upon reaching the Seventh Realm, one must leave the sect.

Either one goes to the Alien Battlefield for training, and upon return can become an Elder."

Li Jian continued the introduction, bringing Ye Liuyun to the residence of the Sword‑wielding Elder.

Ye Liuyun's entry into the Profound Heaven Sect is arranged by the Sword‑wielding Elder.

The Sword‑wielding Elder also didn't know that Chen Feng was transformed by Ye Liuyun, so his attitude toward Chen Feng was rather cold; he gave no explanation, and after seeing him, he didn't say where to go, simply led him away.

But any task Ye Liuyun assigned him, he must complete properly.

Fortunately, with Li Jian accompanying, he could explain things to Ye Liuyun at any time.

"It should be to take you to the initiation test!"

The Sword‑wielding Elder led Ye Liuyun to the Profound Heaven Sect's disciple registration office and found the Assessment Elder.

The elder in charge of the assessment, his beard and hair all white, was dozing on a lounge chair.

"Lao Mao, I've brought the person!"

The Sword‑wielding Elder shouted as soon as he entered.

The elder was startled awake by his shout, nearly rolling off the chair in fright.

"What are you shouting for? I'm not deaf yet!"

The elder patted his chest, steadied his emotions, then rose from the lounge chair.

He blinked sleepily, glanced at the few who entered, and finally fixed his gaze on Ye Liuyun: "Is this the disciple you insisted on taking?"

"Yes.

We must let him enter the inner gate!"

Elder Yujian demanded domineeringly.

"That still requires him to pass the test!"

Elder Mao said helplessly.

"He will definitely pass!"

Elder Yujian said outright.

"Fine, fine, just leave it to me. You go back and wait for the letter! Seeing your overbearing attitude makes me angry!"

Elder Mao waved his hand, sending Elder Yujian away.

"Mm.

Just have Li Jian accompany him; I'll go back!"

After finishing his instructions, Elder Yujian left immediately.

Elder Mao then looked at Li Jian: "Since when have you been mixing with that old relic?"

Li Jian first paid his respects to the elder: "Elder Mao!"

Then he said, "I don't have the ability to catch Elder Yujian's eye! It's just that this brother has some rapport with me; I was borrowing his light, so we were brought here together!"

After speaking, Li Jian introduced them: "This is Elder Mao Hongyin, who handles assessments for our Profound Heaven Sect! Elder Mao, this is my friend Chen Feng!"

"Disciple Chen Feng, pleased to meet Elder Mao!"

Ye Liuyun quickly used Chen Feng's name to pay his respects.

Mao Hongyin, rather easygoing, teased him: "Calling yourself a disciple already?"

"But that's fine; with Elder Yujian's favor, I can also grant you a spot as a duty disciple!"

"As for whether you can enter the inner gate, it depends on your own strength! I won't break the Sect's rules just because of that old relic!"

"Yes, disciple understands!"

Ye Liuyun replied immediately.

Mao Hongyin nodded approvingly: "Your attitude's good, but I don't know your strength yet! Let me tell you about the test first."

This test was added on the spot, not part of the formal recruitment; thus only Ye Liuyun participates, yet it is the hardest among the Profound Heaven Sect's disciple tests.

The test has five stages; the first is the bloodline test.

If the bloodline is too weak, the Profound Heaven Sect deems it unworthy of cultivation.

The second stage is the Physical Body test.

Using Formation to apply pressure on the Physical Body, they assess whether the test taker's body is strong enough.

The third stage is a strength test, requiring combat.

The fourth stage is the Divine Soul Power test, needing to pass the Illusion Array.

The fifth stage is the most special, testing the examinee's overall qualities.

The examinee must survive ten days in a special Secret Realm to be fully qualified.

After Mao Hongyin finished, Li Jian shouted, "Isn't this the same as the test for selecting the Holy Son?"

"Indeed! Otherwise, would you think the Sect would devise many tricks to test disciples?"

"Do you think the Sect's elders are all idle?"

Mao Hongyin said dismissively.