0p0 Chapter 795
Chapter 795
Qing Tian Xiao Lou said in a calm tone, "Xuanqing Palace was able to establish itself in Qing Tian City and occupy this territory of three thousand miles because of the approval of my ancestors. My Qing Tian clan has never interfered with their selection of disciples, nor will it influence their decisions. Even if the direct descendants of my clan wish to join Xuanqing Palace, they must follow their rules."
"My tribe holds Xuanqing Palace in such high esteem, so why can't the Qingtian clan send its members to cut in line and become disciples?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan nodded slightly and said, "I understand."
Having grasped the intricate relationship between the two sides, Chen Xuan no longer cared about the resentful and strange looks he received from those below.
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As expected, as the phoenix carriage slowly landed at the first checkpoint of the long queue, the young people queuing below quickly made way for it.
Although they harbored resentment, they dared not utter a word out of fear of the Qingtian clan's dominant position.
All of these scenes were observed by the Xuanqing Palace Yuan Shen Daoist holding an ancient mirror on the jade platform at the checkpoint ahead.
In response, the middle-aged Nascent Soul Daoist in black robes remained expressionless and calm, simply observing everything unfolding with indifference.
Judging from the aura, the middle-aged man in black robes already knew that the newcomer was not a high-ranking member of the Qingtian Clan. However, anyone who could use the princess's phoenix carriage must have an extraordinary status.
Both sides actually understood each other implicitly. Although the disciples of Xuanqing Palace were all geniuses and prodigies selected from among tens of thousands, and were naturally arrogant and disdainful of everyone, who would dare not respect the Qingtian Clan, who was the overlord and king of this land?
Under the intense gaze of the crowd, the eight silver-armored soldiers standing around the carriage stood respectfully, like statues, their solemn and dignified aura truly intimidating the younger generation.
Then, Qing Tian Xiao Lou and Chen Xuan stepped out of the carriage and landed on the ground.
Upon seeing the middle-aged man in black robes guarding the first checkpoint, Qing Tian Xiao Lou quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said with a smile, "Xiao Lou greets Senior Xuan Ye. I never expected that it would be Senior Xuan Ye guarding the first checkpoint."
A few days ago, at the coming-of-age ceremony banquet for Yu Qingtian Yu'er, Marquis Qingtian ordered all sect representatives to attend the banquet at his residence. Xuan Ye was the representative of the Xuanqing Palace's higher-ups, and he had already met Yu Qingtian Xiaolou at that time.
Although Xuan Ye is only a Nascent Soul Daoist, he is a first-generation disciple of the Nine Heavens Xuanqing Palace. Regardless of whether they are third-generation or second-generation disciples, Xuanqing Palace disciples all possess the ability to easily fight beyond their level.
Therefore, although Xuan Ye is only a Nascent Soul Daoist, his true strength is comparable to that of a Void-Reversing Earth Immortal. He and Qing Tianhou are at the same level of strength, so he only nodded slightly in greeting to the junior Qing Tian Xiaolou.
“Ah, Senior Xuan Ye, I have come here to introduce a talented disciple to your Xuanqing Palace.” Qing Tian Xiao Lou did not mind Xuan Ye’s indifferent attitude, after all, he knew Xuan Ye’s status in Xuanqing Palace. So he naturally changed the subject and looked at Chen Xuan, who was standing quietly beside him, and said, “Chen Xuan is my brother. He is a cultivator from a remote place.”
Upon seeing this, Chen Xuan also cupped his hands in greeting and looked at Xuan Ye, saying, "Chen Xuan greets Senior."
The black-robed Xuan Ye glanced at Chen Xuan, his expression remaining calm. Only out of consideration for the Qing Tian Clan's reputation, he nodded slightly and said, "My Xuanqing Palace has extremely strict standards for accepting disciples. Everything is judged based on strength and background. There is no need to curry favor."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan nodded in agreement, a slightly embarrassed smile appearing on his face.
"Brother Chen Xuan, don't worry about these things. I firmly believe that you will stand out from the crowd and become a formal disciple of Xuanqing Palace. I will visit you again after you have successfully become a disciple."
Chen Xuan nodded in response, and at the same time transmitted his voice, "I understand. I am very grateful for your help this time."
"There's no need for such formalities between us. In that case, I'll take my leave now and await your good news."
Chen Xuan nodded again, then Qing Tian Xiao Lou bowed to Xuan Ye, boarded the phoenix carriage, and flew away amidst the envious and jealous gazes of countless people in line.
After the phoenix-carriage departed, Chen Xuan casually found a spot, closed his eyes, and began to rest. He could clearly feel the unfriendly gazes cast upon him by those around him.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Xuan Ye, dressed in black robes, shouted loudly to the people in line on the jade platform: "The time has come. Begin the selection of disciples."
Although his voice was not very loud, it could still be heard throughout the long queue. Chen Xuan slowly opened his eyes and looked at the middle-aged man in black robes on the jade platform.
"This is the Foundation Mirror," Xuan Ye said calmly. "It can see your foundation at a glance, whether it is good or bad. If you are eliminated in the first round, you should go to other sects for the assessment as soon as possible. If you are delayed, you may have to wait another three years."
Upon hearing this, everyone was astonished, clearly not expecting that anyone with a flawed foundation would be eliminated in the first round.
"Let's begin. Everyone, fly over one by one and hover in front of the light of the Bone-Illuminating Mirror for three breaths."
As Xuan Ye finished speaking, several young men and women who were already in front of the line disregarded whether Chen Xuan was a close friend recommended by Qing Tian Xiao Lou and leaped up to the jade platform, landing in the pale yellow light emitted by the Foundation Illumination Mirror.
Three breaths passed in the blink of an eye. Xuan Ye clearly saw the foundation and aptitude of the white-robed youth and immediately shouted, "Your foundation is weak, your qi and blood are unstable, and you are addicted to wine and women. In such a state, you dare to dream of joining my Xuanqing Palace? Eliminated!"
"Next person!"
The first candidate was eliminated in an instant. The young man flew back to the ground and was surrounded by people talking about him. His face turned red with shame and anger. He cursed under his breath and then hurriedly left with his maids.
Immediately afterwards, another young man in fine clothes landed under the light of the jade platform. He was calm and elegant, with an extraordinary and imposing presence. He first bowed to Xuan Ye.
Xuan Ye nodded slightly, then looked at the information presented in the Bone-Illuminating Mirror and said, "Your Qi and blood are abundant, your meridians are wide, and your physique is exceptional. Not bad. Proceed to the second level."
"Thank you, senior." The young man in fine clothes bowed and then flew towards another valley square behind the jade platform.
"Next person!"
"Your physical constitution is decent, but your potential is too limited, making it difficult for you to achieve great things. You are eliminated!"
"Next person!"
"Your foundation is damaged; you once used a forbidden technique that harmed your foundation. How dare you come to my Xuanqing Palace to pretend to be someone you're not? Get out!"
"Next person!"
"Divine Demon Body Refinement, Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram, Sixth Level?" Xuan Ye looked at the cold white-robed man below the Bone-Illuminating Mirror, and finally a slight smile appeared on his face. He said, "Let's move on to the next level."
The aloof man in white also bowed respectfully before flying away from the jade platform.
"Master, when do you plan to go for the test?" Bai Li looked at her master Chen Xuan with a worried expression as she watched the younger generation step forward to take the test one after another.
"No rush. I've observed for a while. You can't bring your spirit beast with you during the test. Just wait here patiently." Chen Xuan explained to Bai Li.
"Yes, yes, Bai Li understands. I will definitely not cause trouble for Master." Bai Li nodded obediently in response.
As more and more people were eliminated, Bai Li also broke free from Chen Xuan's wrist and transformed into a girl in white.
"I'm going."
"Master, keep it up, you're the best."