Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 1087: Chapter 1086 Shen Feng

As everyone took their seats, Su Han extended his finger again, gently tapping the gigantic platform formed by the light.

With that tap, tens of thousands of steles emerged slowly from within the light, leaving spectators once more in awe of Su Han’s methods.

It was clear to them that the light was an illusion, but the steles were real. The light was transparent, visible from above, yet when the steles hadn’t appeared, they had never seen anything beneath the light, let alone anticipate that steles were hidden there.

Having done all this, Su Han lifted his step and settled directly into the center of the void, slowly taking his seat.

On his sides were Xiao Yuhui and Xiao Yuran. Flanking Xiao Yuhui and Xiao Yuran, on the other hand, were Purple Demon King Shen Li and God Slaying King Ling Xiao, followed by Ling Qinghai, Dongfang Han, then the captains of the Five Divine Guard Corps, the captains of the Three Great Legions, and First Elder Lian Yuze and others.

Upon seeing this scene, everyone had different thoughts in their hearts.

Clearly, the seating order was of great significance.

Xiao Yuhui and Xiao Yuran were understandable; they were Su Han’s wives and naturally should sit here. But logically, on Xiao Yuhui’s and Xiao Yuran’s sides, it should have been Dongfang Han or Ling Qinghai, or else the captains of the Five Divine Guard Corps and the Three Great Legions, certainly not Shen Li and Ling Xiao.

Though Shen Li and Ling Xiao were the only ones in the Phoenix Sect to receive titles from Su Han, their strength was seen as inferior to the captains of the Five Divine Guard Corps, and their roles not as significant as Ling Qinghai and Dongfang Han. Yet why do they sit there?

”Could it be that the Phoenix Sect ranks not by cultivation base, but by one’s relationship with Sect Master Su?”

Many harbored suspicions, but quickly dismissed such thoughts from their minds.

Su Han wasn’t such a person; if he were, the Phoenix Sect wouldn’t have progressed to this extent, nor be managed so methodically.

If it truly were the case that those close to Su Han could do as they please, the Phoenix Sect would have long been in disarray.

In fact, the sense of belonging that Phoenix Sect Disciples felt for the sect ranked among the top three on the Dragon Martial Continent!

Yuan Ling and Moo Qinghai exchanged glances, giving Shen Li and Ling Xiao a bit more regard.

They knew Su Han well, clearly recognizing that Su Han had reasons for seating them there.

”Let’s begin.”

Once everyone was seated, Su Han nodded towards Lian Yuze.

”Yes.”

Lian Yuze immediately stood up and announced, ”The first round of the grand competition officially begins!”

”All who qualify for the competition, step onto the platform in order. This first round tests your aptitude, and the ten thousand steles on the platform are used to test your aptitude. Whether you have magic aptitude, immortal cultivation aptitude, or artifact refining, pill refining, or formation aptitude, these steles will display it.”

”One by one, no need to rush. There is no time limit on this round. Anyone disrupting order will have their qualification revoked directly!”

”Hahaha, I’ll go first!”

”I want to see to what extent my aptitude reaches?”

”I’ve never participated in such a formal test, and even if I can’t join the Phoenix Sect, at least I’ll know what aptitude I have.”

Many candidate cultivators laughed loudly at this moment, yet remained orderly, avoiding chaos.

As Lian Yuze said, there was no time limit on this round; testing later wouldn’t diminish their aptitude, so why rush?

A total of ten thousand steles allowed ten thousand people to test simultaneously each time.

”Swish, swish, swish!”

As many figures rushed forward and placed their palms on the steles, the steles immediately emitted varying levels of light.

This light comprised seven colors.

Red, green, yellow, cyan, blue, and purple.

Red—representing Martial Talent.

Green—representing Magic Talent.

Yellow—representing Immortal Cultivation Talent.

Green—representing Pill Refining Talent.

Cyan—representing Artifact Refining Talent.

Blue—representing Formation Talent.

Purple—representing Special Physique.

And within each color, five sub-levels were divided: one segment, representing ordinary; two segments, representing acceptable; three segments, representing superior; four segments, representing exceptional; and five segments, representing pinnacle.

A very simple, clear way to reveal the potential these people possessed.

In front of each stele stood an ordinary Phoenix Sect disciple, each holding a Recording Crystal Stone to document the names, ages, gender, aptitude, etc. of the competition participants.

”Name: Wang Yang, age forty-two, Magic Talent one segment, Immortal Cultivation Talent one segment, Pill Refining Talent two segments, Artifact Refining Talent one segment, Martial Talent two segments...”

As the tests continued, Phoenix Sect disciples began to speak up gradually.

The person named Wang Yang, aged forty-two, had the highest aptitude at only two segments.

Upon the Phoenix Sect disciple’s announcement, a look of disappointment appeared on his face as he left the platform with a silent sigh.

”Name: Zhang Ye, age twenty-one, Martial Talent three segments, Magic Talent one segment, Formation Talent one segment, Pill Refining Talent one segment...”

”Name: Yua Senge, age eighteen, Martial Talent two segments, Magic Talent one segment...”

As time passed, everyone quietly listened to the only sounds, those announcements from the Phoenix Sect disciples. Even the discussions of Su Han and others weren’t too loud, and at a hundred meters above, they didn’t affect those below.

”Name: Shen Feng, age thirteen, Martial Talent one segment, Magic Talent one segment, Pill Refining Talent one segment, Artifact Refining Talent one segment, Formation Talent one segment, Special Physique: none, Immortal Cultivation Talent...”

Another voice emerged, and at the forefront of the stele stood a long-haired young man.

Upon the announcement, the youth appeared pale and couldn’t help but glance back at the crowd.

There stood about a hundred people, including elders, women, and middle-aged men. Judging by their attire, they were members of a small family.

When they saw the youth stand up, originally, they harbored intense expectations, but as the announcements continued, those expectations dwindled, ultimately turning into disappointment.

Just as they and the young man believed his aptitude was indeed lacking, the yellow light representing Immortal Cultivation Talent suddenly erupted from the stele!

One segment, two segments, three segments, four segments...

Five segments!!!

Witnessing this, the Phoenix Sect disciple in front of the stele’s eyes shrunk sharply, their gaze fixed firmly on the youth.

A hoarse shout emerged from the disciple’s mouth.

”Immortal Cultivation Talent... Five segments!”