"Do you... really mean that?"

The elder furrowed his brows sharply, "This trial is not to be taken lightly. Although there are elders guarding it and there are limits set, those with weak strength who participate still run the risk of losing their lives."

"This senior brother, for the Outer Sect trial, only those at Qi Refining Rank Five can sign up, and only those at Qi Refining Rank Nine have a chance to enter the Inner Sect."

"Yes, the Outer Sect trial is not the same as daily cultivation. It is filled with many dangers."

"Your children are still young. Don't act impulsively and let them lose their father."

A group of disciples stood to the side, unsure if they were trying to persuade or being sarcastic.

"Don't talk about my father like that. My father is very powerful!"

Chen Qingyang furrowed his brows and retorted loudly.

"Hahaha!"

Unexpectedly, Chen Qingyang's words did not receive any attention. Instead, they caused a burst of laughter.

"Qingyang, don't speak."

Chen Daoxuan patted Chen Qingyang's head to comfort him, then turned to the elder and extended his hand, surging True Qi emanating from him, showing his strength at Qi Refining Rank Five!

"I didn't expect that in just five years in the mortal world, you would be able to advance to Qi Refining Rank Five. Well, since you meet the requirements, you can participate in the sect's trial."

The elder waved his hand.

"Thank you, Elder! I hope the Elder will take care of my children."

Chen Daoxuan couldn't let these children follow him during the trial.

"Don't worry, your children will be safe within the sect."

The elder nodded and arranged for someone to take the children out to play.

Chen Daoxuan stood to the side, joining the queue. It didn't take long for him to successfully register and arrive at the sect's square, where many disciples who had signed up for the trial had already gathered, whispering to each other in small groups.

"Dong!"

Suddenly, a loud gong sound rang out, instantly silencing the scene.

In the sky above.

A fat old man flew on a sword, his tattered clothes hanging loosely on him. He had a wine gourd slung around his waist and exuded a drunken aura as he staggered towards the square.

Beside him stood a young girl in white, with a clear and beautiful face, presumably this old man's disciple.

The old man scanned the surroundings and paused for a few seconds on Chen Daoxuan before retracting his gaze. He opened his mouth lightly and slowly said, "The trial begins! You all know the rules, I'm too lazy to explain."

Although the elder's voice seemed small, it was like rolling thunder, rumbling towards the horizon.

It should be a Divine Ability.

Although Chen Daoxuan had left the sect for five years, he still knew about the Outer Sect trial.

The Outer Sect trial was divided into two steps. The first step was a screening trial, with three assessments to select a group of disqualified participants. The qualified ones would then enter the martial arts competition, and the top ten would be able to enter the Inner Sect.

The top three would become important disciples of the Inner Sect.

The first place could even become a personal disciple of an elder or even the sect master!

"For the first trial, Qingyun Stone!"

The elder waved his hand, and a green stone tablet appeared. The old man casually sat down next to the stone tablet, "For cultivators, the body, Qi, and intent are all indispensable. Only those who possess all three can embark on the boundless path of cultivation. You are not allowed to use True Qi from within your body. Only by relying on the strength of your body can you pass."

"Zhang Yun!"

The young girl took out a list and murmured softly.

A man walked out from the crowd, his face slightly pale, obviously participating for the first time and extremely nervous. He came to the stone tablet, took a deep breath, and threw a punch.

"Crack!"

The stone tablet only had two cracks.

"Not qualified, next one, Wang Yuan."

The young girl announced the result expressionlessly, and the old man lightly waved his hand, restoring the stone tablet.

Zhang Yun trembled, lowered his head, and walked off the stage.

Wang Yuan stepped forward and shattered the stone tablet with a punch.

"Qualified, next one, Qian Ling!"

"Qualified, next one, Wang Zheng!"

"Disqualified, next, Song Yu!"

...

One disciple after another stepped forward, while Chen Daoxuan closed his eyes and nurtured his spirit. Finally, Chen Daoxuan heard his own name.

"Disqualified, next, Chen Daoxuan!"

Upon hearing this name, the scene instantly quieted down a bit.

The incident of a disciple who had been away for five years and suddenly returned with a large group of children had already spread throughout the sect. Cultivators should focus on their cultivation, even if their spiritual roots were poor and their talents were weak, they should still take one step at a time.

But he was attached to the mortal world, indulging in worldly pleasures, and had fathered such a large group of children in order to gain some rewards from the sect.

This kind of behavior indeed caused many people to look down upon him.

Ignoring the gazes around him, Chen Daoxuan calmly stepped onto the stage without any preparation and lightly threw a punch.

"Boom!"

The stone tablet instantly shattered.

Without even looking back, Chen Daoxuan lightly leaped back to his original position.

"It was so easy for him to shatter the stone tablet?"

"What's the big deal? Who among us here can't shatter a stone tablet?"

"You're right. Cultivators each have their own strengths. His body is strong, but he might not be good in the last two aspects."

People whispered among themselves.

Half an hour later, one-third of the people in the square had left.

"For the second assessment, those who can make the Qingming Lamp light up with their qi will pass."

The old man took back the stone tablet and extended his hand again. A stone platform appeared, on top of which was a crystal ball-like sphere, sparkling and translucent, likely a Law Treasure.

Chen Daoxuan also knew the conditions for passing.

In the cultivation world, although one's level can to some extent determine their strength, each person's cultivation path and methods are different, and cannot be generalized.

Some people progress steadily, although their realm may increase slowly, their foundation is deep, and their True Qi is abundant.

Some people only pursue levels, crazily advancing, but internally they are extremely empty.

Only with enough True Qi, and if the True Qi is pure enough, can the lamp be lit up!

The girl called out the names again, and everyone stepped forward to be tested.

This time, the pass rate was higher, after all, in the sect, each disciple had their own teacher, and no one dared to be reckless, as the teacher would punish them.

"Qualified, next, Chen Daoxuan!"

The girl's gaze fell on Chen Daoxuan. This time, Chen Daoxuan didn't move his body, he simply extended a finger, and a stream of True Qi surged out, entering the Qingming Lamp. The lamp instantly lit up, shining brightly like daylight!

"Hiss!"

The scene instantly gasped in astonishment.

"True Qi released externally? Even from such a distance, the True Qi is still so abundant?"

"It seems that in these five years, he hasn't just been indulging in worldly pleasures, but has also taken a few steps on the path of cultivation."

"The problem lies in his attachment to worldly pleasures. Don't forget, the last assessment is about willpower. Without a firm will, one might fall into the demonic path on the cultivation journey."

Chen Daoxuan still ignored the discussions among the crowd.

"For the final assessment, it's the Heart Demon Array!"

The old man took a sip of wine, his eyes almost unable to stay open, and slowly extended his hand, a light array appeared.

Upon hearing this name, everyone couldn't help but gasp, feeling fear in their hearts. Some had already started to have thoughts of giving up.

The Heart Demon Array, as the name suggests, can bring forth the inner demons in one's heart. Those with weak willpower will lose themselves in the Heart Demon Array. Of course, this is just an assessment, and the Heart Demon Array used by this old man is a simplified version and not as terrifying.

As long as a disciple encounters a problem, the old man will intervene in time.

However, the ugly appearance of the disciples who encounter problems in the Heart Demon Array will quickly spread.

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