He started out as an Immortal Emperor, and thirty years later he accepted the Empress as his apprent

In front of the towering and misty Seven Star Sect mountain gate, a magnificent ancient stone staircase that reaches the sky is like a giant dragon winding down, stretching in front of many monks.

This stone staircase is wide and long, and at a glance, it seems to have no end, piercing straight into the sky.

At this time and place, countless monks from all directions gathered here, some of them were talking in groups of three or five, and some were alone, staring at this mysterious stone staircase silently.

Everyone's face showed awe and hesitation. Although they were full of yearning for the Seven Star Sect, facing the seemingly endless stone staircase in front of them, no one dared to take the first step easily.

The breeze blew past, bringing bursts of coolness and stirring everyone's heartstrings.

The ancient trees on both sides of the stone staircase stood tall, with branches and leaves intertwined, casting patches of mottled shadows. Occasionally, a few crisp bird calls came from the forest, adding a sense of tranquility and mystery.

At some point, a group of figures appeared above the crowd.

It was Zhang Mingzhi, who was in charge of recruiting disciples this time, and several elders, accompanied by Lin Qingxue and Wang Yan.

As Jiang Wuming's eldest and second disciples, they came to see if there were any good seedlings who could become their junior brothers and sisters.

At this time, everyone discovered Zhang Mingzhi and others above and exclaimed.

"Look! The Seven Star Sect Master is here."

Zhang Mingzhi looked at the countless cultivators in front of him, surrounding the Seven Star Sect. Those who didn't know thought they were here to attack the Seven Star Sect.

Thanks to Jiang Wuming, the Seven Star Sect made a name for itself in the fairy world. In two years, countless forces came to visit, which greatly satisfied Zhang Mingzhi's vanity.

"Everyone! The Seven Star Sect is recruiting disciples now!"

Zhang Mingzhi stood in the void, and his loud and majestic voice resounded throughout the Huangming Province like a huge bell.

This voice seemed to have some kind of magic, which could penetrate the depths of people's hearts, allowing everyone present to hear it clearly and truly.

Now he has successfully broken through to the Immortal King Realm. At this moment, he exudes a powerful aura that makes people dare not look directly at him.

Hearing Zhang Mingzhi announce that the Seven Star Sect has officially started recruiting disciples, the originally quiet crowd below instantly exploded.

People's faces showed uncontrollable excitement, and some people even danced with excitement. Obviously, their coming this time was not in vain.

For these cultivators from all over the world, joining the Seven Star Sect is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Once they become Seven Star disciples, it means that they have the opportunity to step onto a higher level of the road to immortal cultivation and achieve a huge transformation from ordinary to extraordinary.

Not only that, everyone knew that the Lord of the Immortal Court was from the Seven Stars Sect. It can be imagined that in such a sect with a profound foundation, there must be many unfathomable immortal magics.

When they thought of this, everyone became more and more excited and couldn't wait to join it and start their own legendary journey.

Zhang Mingzhi looked at the crowd below and smiled.

"The stone stairs in front of you are the first level of the test. Anyone who can climb up to my Seven Stars Mountain Gate through the stone stairs can stay and continue the second level of the test."

Originally, they felt awe and fear when facing this stone staircase. Now when they looked up at the stone staircase, they were all shocked.

A mysterious power attached to it. Sure enough, it is not that easy to join a force like the Seven Stars Sect.

At this time, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they didn't step on the stone stairs rashly just now, otherwise they might have been eliminated.

This stone staircase was a random reward from the system in the past two years.

This stone staircase is called "Questioning the Heart", and the meaning of its name is clear at a glance - any cultivator who steps on this stone staircase, if he has evil thoughts, corrupt mind, bad character, or has done something that violates the way of heaven and is intolerable to heaven, will be immediately detected by this stone staircase and kicked out of the stone staircase without mercy.

Jiang Wuming looked at this ladder, which was just used to test the character and conduct of his disciples!

He knew that for a sect, the cultivation of the disciples' mind was crucial.

And this stone ladder is undoubtedly an excellent tool for selecting excellent disciples.

After listening to Zhang Mingzhi's words, countless cultivators couldn't wait to climb the ladder. Without waiting for Zhang Mingzhi to speak, the people in front of them stepped directly onto the ladder.

Then everyone followed. This ancient ladder was endless, giving people the feeling that it penetrated the sky, but everyone couldn't help wanting to join the Seven Stars.

Everyone who stepped onto the ladder of self-reflection was nervous and expectant. They took every step carefully, as if the stairs under their feet would fall at any time.An unexpected change occurred.

At the beginning, everyone moved cautiously as if walking on thin ice, fearing that a careless move would lead to some terrible consequences.

However, after they walked nearly a hundred steps, they were surprised to find that there was no change around them. The originally tense heartstrings gradually relaxed, replaced by irrepressible excitement.

"Since there is no danger, why don't we speed up?"

I don't know who shouted this sentence, which instantly ignited the fire of eagerness in everyone's hearts. So, everyone was excited to speed up their pace as if they were injected with chicken blood, and rushed to climb up.

Those who have not yet stepped onto the ladder of inquiry saw this scene, and they couldn't help but feel anxious and eager. They were afraid of falling behind others and missing the opportunity to pass this level.

So, they followed closely behind without hesitation, and stepped onto the ladder of inquiry leading to the unknown, and a fierce competition began...

If there is no accident, then there is an accident.

Boom!

Several figures were repelled by the Heart-Searching Ladder and flew down.

This was the Heart-Searching Ladder clearing those with problematic character and conduct.

"Why?"

Those who were blown away looked ugly, not knowing why they failed and could not pass this ladder.

Zhang Mingzhi looked at these people with cold eyes. Jiang Wuming had told him the purpose of the Heart-Searching Ladder. These people with bad character and conduct were not qualified to join the Seven Star Sect.

"You who are not good at heart and have bad conduct cannot join the Seven Star Sect."

This voice caused the people who climbed the ladder later to be in awe of the Seven Star Sect and dared not show any malice, but some people were still blown away.

Time passed.

Zhang Mingzhi looked at those who successfully reached the top and nodded with satisfaction.

Compared with talent, he valued character and conduct more. Otherwise, no matter how high the talent was, if the character and conduct were extremely bad, it would be too late to cry if they betrayed the Seven Star Sect.