Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 2309 1623: Pending Repair_2

Li Maolinʼs face stiffened slightly; he wanted to say something but hesitated to dampen his spirits, ultimately just smiling and patting his head.

”Father, the time has come; we should set off.” A middle-aged man walked in.

”Letʼs go.”

Li Maolin stood up, holding Li Chenyangʼs hand, ascending the carriage towards the town center.

They hadnʼt gone far before stopping.

It wasnʼt because they had reached their destination but because the road was congested, making it impossible for the carriage to proceed; thus, the three generations had to disembark, leading the other eligible children of the family towards their goal.

Fortunately, although the place was crowded, a passageway was still opened, allowing the children participating in the test to enter.

”Letʼs go.”

Li Maolin gently patted Li Chenyangʼs back, signaling him to lead his siblings to join a queue already counting dozens.

”Yes, Grandfather!”

Young Li Chenyang, mature beyond his years, arranged his siblings meticulously, standing himself at the end.

This sight filled Li Maolinʼs face with pride and comfort, his heart swelled with a silent exclamation: ʼWorthy of being the Kylin child of the Changfeng Li Family!ʼ

Within the next half an hour, hundreds more eligible children joined.

Soon, the place was enveloped by a mix of anxious, worried, and expectant emotions, with the adults at the sides hoping that their children possess outstanding talents, successfully joining the Tongtian Sect.

This implied not just the family skyrocketing, but also deep hopes for their childrenʼs chance at changing fate.

Yet they feared their children might lack the required qualifications.

Twang!

At that moment, the sky flashed with Spirit Light, and several Tongtian Sect disciples appeared.

Their appearance immediately stirred a commotion among the crowd.

”Quiet!”

The leading disciple sternly commanded, then began stating the regulations, even though the commoners present were already aware.

”First, any child tested with Three Spiritual Roots must proceed to Ascension Mountain for further trials; failing that, they may join other cultivation forces!”

This ensured Tongtian Sectʼs perpetual precedence over other forces, attracting children with excellent aptitude, leaving other sects with leftovers.

”Secondly, even if not meeting aptitude requirements, one may still apply to participate in further trials at Ascension Mountain; if successful, they may join the Mountain Gate as Outer Sect Disciples, but if they fail, they must return on their own!”

This rule extends a chance to children lacking talents but excels in mind and Spiritual Soul.

After all, cultivation affairs regard talents highly, but other aspects equally matter!

Notably, another hidden rule exists beyond the second.

If someone excels while returning, they might still join Tongtian Sect.

Only, no commoner knows of this.

After the disciple outlined the two rules, he summoned Mana to activate the Spirit Measuring Disc in his hand.

The Spirit Measuring Disc grew with the wind, soon reaching over a meter in size, capable of assessing five childrenʼs aptitude at once.

It floated above the queueʼs first five, projecting Spirit Light, soon causing changes in the Spirit Showing Mirror held by that disciple.

The Spirit Showing Mirror is primarily to protect the lineage of potential Tongtian Sect disciples.

”The first and fourth have Spiritual Roots, yet do not meet Sect requirements; stand in the right line temporarily; the remaining three lack Spiritual Roots, depart swiftly.”

A mere few dozen words, passing judgment on three childrenʼs lives!

”Wah...” Unable to hold back, one began wailing loudly.

A disciple in mid-air, witnessing this moment, sighed inwardly, gently sending him out of the queue and comforting him to sleep.

”Next five, step forward!”

...

The speed of Spirit Testing was astonishingly fast; within half an hour, it was Li Chenyangʼs turn. He followed four of his family members under the Spirit Measuring Disc.

With a twang, a warm white light enveloped him, in a trance, glimpsing the scene of his future Crossing Tribulation and Becoming Immortal.

”Fifth one stays, join the left line! The other four lack Spiritual Roots!”

The fifth, Li Chenyang, currently was one of only two children standing in the left line.

This implied his aptitude met Tongtian Sectʼs requirements, and whether he could join depended on subsequent trial outcomes.

”Father! Chenyang has Spiritual Roots! And his aptitude seems decent!” The middle-aged man, unable to contain his inner elation, told Li Maolin.

Moreover, among the familyʼs ten-odd children, only his son had Spiritual Roots!

”I heard it...” Li Maolin was not as joyous, instead pondering the Immortal Masterʼs recent words with a profound gaze.

He seemed to detect an excitement within.

Didnʼt this mean Chenyangʼs aptitude was extraordinary?

Clearly such a terrific event, yet oddly, Li Maolin couldnʼt feel cheerful.

Subsequent Spirit Testing concluded within a quarter-hour.

Among hundreds of children, only six met the conditions!

And about twenty-odd children had Spiritual Roots but lacked aptitude.

”Do any of you wish to return to the Mountain Gate with me and participate in entrance trials?” the leading disciple spoke to the children after stowing the Spirit Measuring Disc.

”I wish to go!”

A few older children stepped forward decisively.

Several others hesitantly emerged from the line.

But most stayed silent, knowing that even joining the trials alongside them meant uncertainty in passing.

If they failed, they were left to return alone, without escort from Tongtian Sect disciples!

The journey might lack dangers, but the distance was one their age couldnʼt bear.

After all, beyond Tongtian Sect, other minor sects might accept them.

Yet they werenʼt aware; in prior instances, no child returning home alone vanishes mysteriously on the road.

Everyone has their destiny!

Facing such choices, those disciples remained uninvolved.

”You have a quarter-hour to bid farewell to families and elders.”

These dozen children rushed to their families one by one.

”Yangʼer...” Li Maolin called out, complexity reflected in his expression.

”Grandfather, Father! I can cultivate immortality now!”

Amidst joy and excitement, Li Chenyang failed to notice his grandfatherʼs anomaly.

”Hahaha...”

Yet his father was utterly elated, laughing heartily: ”Worthy of being my son!”

——

Subsequent Spirit Testing concluded within a quarter-hour.

Among hundreds of children, only six met the conditions!

And about twenty-odd children had Spiritual Roots but lacked aptitude.

”Do any of you wish to return to the Mountain Gate with me and participate in entrance trials?” the leading disciple spoke to the children after stowing the Spirit Measuring Disc.

”I wish to go!”

A few older children stepped forward decisively.

Several others hesitantly emerged from the line.

But most stayed silent, knowing that even joining the trials alongside them meant uncertainty in passing.

If they failed, they were left to return alone, without escort from Tongtian Sect disciples!

The journey might lack dangers, but the distance was one their age couldnʼt bear.

After all, beyond Tongtian Sect, other minor sects might accept them.

Yet they werenʼt aware; in prior instances, no child returning home alone vanishes mysteriously on the road.

Everyone has their destiny!

Facing such choices, those disciples remained uninvolved.

”You have a quarter-hour to bid farewell to families and elders.”

These dozen children rushed to their families one by one.

”Yangʼer...” Li Maolin called out, complexity reflected in his expression.

”Grandfather, Father! I can cultivate immortality now!”

Amidst joy and excitement, Li Chenyang failed to notice his grandfatherʼs anomaly.

”Hahaha...”

Yet his father was utterly elated, laughing heartily: ”Worthy of being my son!”