"Then let's start the test so we don't waste any time. I'll explain the rules of the test to all of you first. The test is neither difficult nor easy. Just walk straight to the Heavenly Command Stone over there and place your hand on it. Then transfer all your energy into it. The Heavenly Command Stone will light up to indicate whether you passed or failed. The light can be white, green, blue, yellow, red, purple, gold, or black. However, if the Heavenly Command Stone doesn't light up at all, you've failed the test. Now, let's begin the test!"

Elder Lue-Yong explained the rules of the test to everyone. The Heavenly Command Stone would reveal the participants' talent levels as well as their energy levels. Typically, most test-takers achieved only white light. Occasionally, someone would make the stone glow green. For blue light, only about ten out of a hundred thousand participants managed it. The higher-tier colors were so rare they could almost be counted on one hand.

"When you tested the stone, what color light did it show?" Zheng-Fu asked curiously, unable to suppress his curiosity.

"Me? I made the Heavenly Command Stone glow yellow!" Jiang-Long replied without hesitation. His answer made Lan-Si's face noticeably change color, as his own result had only been blue light.

Mm!!!

"So what do the different colors of light mean?" Zheng-Fu asked about the differences between each color.

"Those who get white light are people with average talent. They're stationed in the southern area, where most cultivators are at the initial Divine King stage up to the Heaven Root stage. If you get green light, it means your level is higher than the third level of the Heaven Root stage, and you'll be sent to the western area. The west is slightly better, with improved accommodations and higher natural Heaven Energy.

For blue light, anyone achieving this color is sent to the eastern area. This is where high-talent cultivators gather. Even if someone's energy is only at the initial Divine King stage, if they can make the Heavenly Command Stone emit blue light, they will immediately be placed in this area. Moreover, the conditions within this area are better than the south or the west."

"As for yellow light, those who achieve it are sent to the northern area. This is a more private region with far denser natural Heaven Energy than the previous three areas. And anyone who makes the stone glow red will receive private accommodations provided by the sect," Jiang-Long explained in detail, summarizing what he knew.

"And what about purple and gold light?" Zheng-Fu asked, as these two colors hadn't been mentioned yet.

"Err… Well, no one has made the Heavenly Command Stone glow purple or gold in over three hundred years. The last person to achieve the highest level of red light was our sectmaster, about a hundred years ago. That marked a new era of hope for our Heavenly Command Sect. If someone were to make the stone glow purple or gold, they would be placed in a private mountainous region filled with dense Heaven Energy and numerous training resources. You're not thinking that you'll make the Heavenly Command Stone emit golden light, are you? Don't even think about it!"

Jiang-Long hurriedly explained about the purple and golden light and warned Zheng-Fu not to have unrealistic expectations, because not everything is as easy as it seems. Even though some people possessed high energy levels, the light emitted might still remain white.

"It might not be as unlikely as you think! Even if I don't achieve golden light, getting purple would be satisfying. By then, I'd have an entire mountain of private space, as you described. Ha ha ha!" Zheng-Fu responded lightly. Secretly, however, he hoped to achieve such a result. If he did manage it, he planned to stop before reaching purple to avoid drawing unnecessary attention. The red light would suffice for him.

Huh, huh, huh!!!

"Well! The first participant, begin your test!"

[The intermediate Divine King stage, white light.]

After Zheng-Fu and Jiang-Long finished their conversation, the results of the first cultivator brought by Lan-Si were announced.

"The next test participant!"

Woooooosh!!!

[The intermediate Divine King stage, white light.]

[The intermediate Divine King stage, white light.]

[The initial Divine King stage, white light.]

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[The intermediate Divine King stage, light green light.]

[The advanced Divine King stage, dark green light.]

Ah!!!

After fifteen participants from Lan-Si's group had completed their tests, the results were initially unimpressive. However, the final two cultivators brought a smile to Lan-Si's face, as achieving green light was already respectable, and dark green light was even more challenging.

"What talented young cultivators! Congratulations to Elder Han-Ding for gaining such exceptional disciples! Now it's your turn, Jiang-Long." Elder Lue-Yong praised Lan-Si for bringing two talented disciples. Now that it was Jiang-Long's turn, with fifteen more of Lan-Si's participants yet to take the test, Lue-Yong couldn't help but feel a little sorry for Jiang-Long, who had only three disciples to compete.

"Zheng-Fu, I'll send you up last. For this round, I'll have Reverend Brother Ba-Jie test first. Do you agree?" Jiang-Long decided to send Ba-Jie, the monk, first. He thought it was best to keep Zheng-Fu for last. Ba-Jie seemed pleased with this decision.

"I don't have any objections. Reverend Brother going first is fine. Besides, it'll be a great way to intimidate them. Go, Reverend Brother Ba-Jie! I believe in you!" Zheng-Fu didn't mind going last. He knew he would have to take the test eventually, so waiting didn't bother him.

"I don't have a problem either. Let Reverend Brother go first. I'm feeling indescribably excited right now!" added the burly young man.

"All right, Reverend Brother Ba-Jie will test first."

"I understand. I'll do my best!" Reverend Brother Ba-Jie, though a monk, had a strong passion for combat and had earned the nickname "Monk Warrior" in his original sect.

Thump!!!

Huh!?

"Which side do you think will win?"

"If I have to guess, I think Lan-Si's side should be the winner. Because he has more disciples, there is a greater chance that he'll win. The other side has only three young men, so even if all three get white or one gets green, it's still difficult to defeat Youngman Lan-Si's side!"

"But I think these three might be quite good. There must be someone who gets the blue light!"

"What part of your brain do you use to think? Even getting the green light is difficult, not to mention the blue light. How many people have ever achieved it? And you still think those from the lower world can do it?"

Ah!!!

The sound of gossip and chatter echoed in every corner of the testing courtyard. Most spectators believed that Lan-Si's side would win since Jiang-Long only had three participants. If even one of those three couldn't achieve more than blue light, their contest would essentially be over.

"Well! Let the test begin!" Elder Lue-Yong yelled at the monk Ba-Jie, who stood silently before the Heavenly Command Stone, urging him to start the test.

Wooooooosh!!!

Whoooop!!!

As soon as the monk Ba-Jie's hand landed on the Heavenly Command Stone, white light appeared instantly. He didn't need to exert much effort or spend any time. The stone didn't stop at white; it gradually transitioned to green, growing darker and darker. Finally, the light changed to a faint blue glow and stopped.

[The fourth level of the Divine King stage, light blue light.]

Elder Lue-Yong wasted no time announcing the results in a loud voice, his tone filled with excitement and happiness. Since taking charge, this was the first time anyone had made the Heavenly Command Stone glow blue.

Ah!!!

"That… that… that's…! The Heavenly Command Stone is emitting blue light! It truly is blue light!"

"It's unbelievable! A monk made the stone glow blue—even if it's just light blue!"

"So, this means that Youngman Jiang-Long's side has already won, right?"

"Not yet! Youngman Lan-Si's side still has fifteen participants left. He still has a chance to win!"

The result of this test caused Lan-Si to lose face. He hadn't expected someone from Jiang-Long's group to achieve blue light. If none of his disciples could manage the same, he would lose the bet. However, he still had a secret card to play. With that thought, his expression gradually brightened, and he turned to Jiang-Long with a smile.

"Congratulations, Jiang-Long. Your disciple made the Heavenly Command Stone glow blue! But don't celebrate just yet; I still have fifteen people left who haven't been tested. For this turn, my side will go up. This time, I'll send eight of my men. What do you think?" Lan-Si maintained a composed demeanor, feigning confidence that his disciples could also achieve blue light.

"No problem. You can send all fifteen of your men at once. I'd also like to see if any of them can do better than mine," Jiang-Long retorted sharply, finally seizing an opportunity to talk down to Lan-Si. He had long waited for such a moment and wasn't about to show mercy to someone he despised, someone who always mocked and obstructed him.

Huh!!!

"Wait and see! And don't regret your words later!" Lan-Si, visibly irritated, couldn't help but snap back. Despite his frustration, he remained confident that his disciples would outperform Jiang-Long's side.

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