[Cultivation Test]
As the morning sun rose, the camp square was already crowded with people.
Several hundred preparatory disciples were lined up in neat rows, their expressions ranging from nervous to excited, to indifferent. Lin Ye stood among them, his expression calm, his eyes slightly narrowed.
The first test—cultivation assessment.
In the center of the square stood a translucent green jade tablet, known as the "Spirit Sense Tablet." As long as one pressed their palm against it, the tablet would display the tester's true cultivation level.
A disciple stepped forward, placing their palm on the stone. A faint blue halo appeared on the surface, followed by the words “Mid Stage Body Refining Realm.”
When it was Lin Ye's turn, he slowly stepped forward, lightly pressing his palm against the stone. A concealed demonic energy quietly entered the tablet.
—The green light flashed, revealing “Peak Body Refining Realm.”
The onlookers murmured quietly:
"Another peak of the Body Refining Realm... this assessment is going to be extremely competitive."
Lin Ye’s gaze was as calm as water, without the slightest ripple. He turned and returned to the line.
He knew the real challenge was still to come.
[Combat Trial]
The second test, the combat trial.
The contest took place on the competition platform, where pairs of disciples fought, with the winner advancing.
Lin Ye's opponent was disciple number thirty-seven, a tall young man with a muscular build, a strength-focused cultivator who wielded a heavy sword with imposing momentum.
"Lin, I hope you won't disappoint me," his opponent sneered, stepping forward. His figure moved like a tiger pouncing, and with a roar, the heavy sword swung down with a violent gust of wind!
Lin Ye did not retreat or dodge. He sidestepped, and with a swift strike, his palm became as sharp as a blade, delivering a direct strike to his opponent's rib.
Boom!
The opponent flew off like a broken kite, crashing into the ground below the platform, groaning in agony.
The entire arena fell silent.
The steward indifferently announced, “Disciple thirty-six, Lin Ye wins.”
Lin Ye bowed his head and descended the platform, his expression still calm, but the gazes around him had subtly shifted.
[Temperament Test]
The third test, the temperament assessment, was the most unpredictable.
The disciples walked one by one into a stone gate inscribed with spirit patterns. This was a幻境（illusionary) barrier set up by the elders of Tian Yuan Sect.
Lin Ye stepped inside, and his vision immediately went black. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself standing in a familiar mine.
Tattered prison clothes, the bloodstained lashes, the wails of the slaves…
“Lin Ye, kneel down! You're nothing but a lowly life!”
In the illusion, those who had once oppressed him appeared one by one.
Suddenly, the scene changed.
A golden palace with jade steps, the Sect Master of Tian Yuan Sect personally summoning him, granting him spirit pills and treasures, with beautiful women by his side, and immense power at his disposal.
"Let go of your vengeance, return to peace. You can have everything."
It was both a temptation and a trial.
Lin Ye’s gaze grew cold as he whispered:
"What's the use of all the glory if I can't personally slay my enemies?"
Boom!
The illusion shattered, and he stood firmly before the stone gate, his aura undisturbed.
The elder looked at him and nodded slightly:
"Steadfast will, good."
[Chapter End]
As the last disciple completed the temperament test, the assessment came to a close.
Lin Ye had successfully passed all three tests, performing exceptionally, but he still remained low-key.
Yet, in the gazes of the stewards and elders, there was now a trace of admiration and... vigilance.
On the other side, Ah Li walked out of the illusionary realm, his gaze colder than ever, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
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