Chapter 91: Selection Begins

A moment later, the two of them, along with a group of one hundred people, were led to a smaller floating island.

At the center of this place stood a massive ancient bronze bell, and everyone was examining the bell from top to bottom.

"Brother Gu, the six of us who came up together are now all separated. It seems this assessment is divided into different locations."

Gu Fan nodded. He had just noticed this as well.

However, considering the explanation given by the elder who received them, it wasn’t surprising.

With a total of three thousand small worlds, calculating based on the same number of slots, at least eighteen thousand people had come to the Upper Realm for the selection.

Yet the plaza used for their initial screening only had a few thousand people.

The voice of the announcer also stated that this was the third round of selection, proving that the selection was being done in batches.

It was just that he and Lin Yi were lucky enough to be assigned to the same region.

"Do you still remember what your master said?"

"I do. Earlier, it was about seeing how many of us could withstand the bell’s influence. Now it seems this round is to test how many times one can make the Dao Bell chime. The more it chimes, the greater the talent."

Just as Lin Yi finished speaking, that same mysterious voice resounded once more.

"In this round, each disciple has one incense stick’s worth of time to communicate with the Dao Bell. Those who can make it chime once may become Outer Sect Disciples of the Four Great Sects; three chimes, Inner Sect Disciples; five chimes, Core Disciples!"

At this moment, someone instinctively asked:

"Then what if it chimes seven or nine times?"

The scene quieted for a moment, then the voice responded with a mocking laugh.

"After seven chimes, if one passes the aptitude test, they may become a Personal Disciple! As for nine chimes... hehe, if you can achieve that, the Four Great Sects will compete to recruit you. Even becoming a Holy Son of the sect may not be out of reach!"

The area immediately erupted in discussion.

It seemed everyone was quite confident in themselves. Some were even debating which of the Four Great Sects they should choose to join.

"Begin in order from the one at the front!"

Then Gu Fan saw a young disciple at the front step forward confidently.

He extended one hand and placed it on the body of the ancient bronze bell, beginning to communicate with it in his own way.

Immediately, the ancient bronze bell emitted a faint blue glow.

Seeing this, Gu Fan furrowed his brow.

Just moments ago, he hadn’t noticed anything particular, but now, upon closer inspection, he felt something strange.

Why did the material of this ancient bell seem somewhat similar to the Bronze Gate in his mind?

This discovery made him feel a bit uneasy.

A sense that things were beyond his control.

"What’s wrong, Brother Gu?"

Gu Fan shook his head.

"It’s nothing. Just feel like this bell is somehow fated with me."

Lin Yi was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and said:

"Don’t rush, Brother Gu. Once we’re strong enough, all the treasures of the Upper Realm will be fated with us."

Gu Fan rolled his eyes.

When did this guy become like this?

He still remembered when they had first met—this guy had been completely socially awkward.

Now he could even tease with layered meaning. Unfortunately, this time Gu Fan really had no such implication.

Besides, they had just arrived in the Upper Realm and were already coveting a sect’s treasure—wasn’t that a bit much?

The two chatted idly, and soon, one incense stick’s time passed.

At this moment, the disciple who had been communicating with the bell suddenly opened his eyes.

Then, with a loud shout, his spiritual power surged forth!

DONG!!!

All the surrounding disciples looked toward the center in surprise.

"Didn’t expect that guy to actually manage it. He really made it chime!"

"Hehe, if even someone like him can make it chime, then it probably isn’t too hard."

"One chime—pretty good, pretty good. At least he can stay in the Four Great Sects!"

Just as everyone was discussing, another deep and resonant chime echoed out!

DONG!!!

At that moment, Gu Fan saw that disciple’s face flush completely red, seemingly already exhausted.

"Give me one more chime!!"

DONG!!

After the third chime of the bell, the disciple immediately spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and his entire body was blasted away as if struck by an immense force!

Just as he was about to hit the ground, a gentle force caught him, and then a surge of life essence entered his body, rapidly healing his injuries.

"Three chimes from the ancient bell. Quhe World. Tie Qinghe may become an Inner Sect Disciple!"

The ethereal voice rang out again, carrying a hint of surprise, as if it hadn’t expected the very first person to withstand three chimes.

"Second, step forward for communication!"

As the voice fell, a female disciple who had been second in line let out a cold snort and appeared in the center of the plaza.

She glanced at the first disciple from the corner of her eye, and a confident smile curved her lips.

"If someone like that can ring it three times, I should be able to get at least five!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she placed a hand on the bell wall and began to communicate with the Dao Bell!

This time, no one chatted idly; everyone focused on the situation of this female disciple.

After one incense stick’s time passed, the female disciple’s expression shifted, and her spiritual power surged.

DONG!

The first chime rang out immediately.

But unlike the male disciple before her, her face turned red right after the first chime, and before a second chime could ring, her entire body was blasted away.

This time, no force caught her. She was left to crash heavily onto the ground.

"Hmph, big talk for nothing. Pity her strength is too poor. Barely qualified to enter the sect as an Outer Sect Disciple!"

The female disciple’s face alternated between blue and white, clearly feeling humiliated but unable to vent.

However, the crowd didn’t pay her much attention. To cultivate to this level and earn a spot in the Upper Realm, she was certainly no average person.

But for a woman to start off by mocking others, she was clearly just some brainless thing.

Lin Yi sneered.

"Brother Gu, even someone this brainless managed to come to the Upper Realm. Still, her strength isn’t bad. Looks like this bronze bell is something."

"Indeed. Let’s just do our best when our turn comes."

Lin Yi had already reached the First Layer of Primordial Yang Realm, which was considered relatively low among the participants here.

But this guy’s combat power was honestly quite strong, especially after cultivating a body-refining combat technique.

His killing power and endurance had significantly improved compared to before.

A typical Fifth Layer Primordial Yang Realm cultivator might not even be his match.

The two of them were positioned near the back of the entire queue, with many disciples ahead.

From what they had seen so far, the overall pass rate wasn’t very low, but it wasn’t easy either.

So far, twenty people had taken their turn, with eight passing. Among them, only the first had reached three chimes, while the rest either barely rang it or managed two chimes.

And some of those who passed weren’t even stronger than those who didn’t.

From this, Gu Fan deduced that this communication process wasn’t entirely based on strength. It relied more on other factors.

Perhaps it was a test of comprehensive ability?

While Gu Fan was thinking, a sudden commotion rose around him.

They saw a stunningly beautiful woman with a fiery, curvaceous figure stepping forward.

"She’s the witch from Huimo World. I heard her strength ranks in the top ten among the newcomers this time!"

"Damn, looks that fine? No wonder she’s called a witch."

At this moment, Lin Yi, clearly intrigued, leaned in and asked:

"Bro, didn’t we all just arrive? How do you guys already know so much about her background?"

The two who had been gossiping earlier frowned at Lin Yi, then spoke with cold tones.

"Seems like a world from the bottom."

"Indeed. Coming to the Upper Realm without even gathering information on your competition—clearly a small world ranked at the end."

After speaking, the two put on airs of superiority, completely ignoring Lin Yi’s question.

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