Once Scorned for My Mixed Spiritual Roots, Now They Weep at My Power! - Chapter 2 - Supreme Grade Fire Spiritual Root

Not only Xiao Yun but also the Woman in Red Dress were swept up by the Xuantian Treasure Mirror.

From time to time, people would float up from the crowd.

At a glance, there were more than twenty, both men and women.

Xiao Yun couldn’t help but reflect on the cruelty of the Cultivation World.

At the foot of this mountain, there were at least several hundred thousand, if not a million people, yet only a few were selected.

This was much harder than any college entrance examination he had taken.

And it wasn’t just about putting in the effort to be chosen.

One needed exceptional qualifications.

For instance, the girl desperately pushing behind him.

Was she not trying hard enough?

Her back was nearly soaked with sweat, yet now she could only watch helplessly as he was chosen.

He knew he had to seize this rare opportunity.

He aimed to find a powerful master, achieve the fruit of eternal life, and roam freely between heaven and earth.

While Xiao Yun was lost in his thoughts, he had already floated halfway up Spirit Sword Mountain.

The Enforcement Elder and everyone else landed, and then he used his spiritual power to retract the Xuantian Treasure Mirror.

“Send the word down;  the Spirit Sword Sect’s recruitment has ended.  Let the people at the mountain base disperse,” the Enforcement Elder instructed a disciple beside him.

He then glanced at the twenty-something people selected by the Xuantian Treasure Mirror.

“Your qualifications are impressive, suitable to join our Spirit Sword Sect. I will take you to meet the elders.”

With that, he swept his sleeves and led the way to the mountain’s summit.

Everyone quickly followed.

The Enforcement Elder, appearing to stroll leisurely, widened the distance between himself and the group.

A young man furrowed his brows and immediately sprinted forward to catch up.

His action spurred the others;  no one dared to casually walk up the mountain anymore.  They all exerted their utmost effort to keep up.

Who knew if this was another test by the Spirit Sword Sect?

“Man, is cultivation this competitive too?”  Xiao Yun muttered and hurriedly caught up.

After running for a good half hour, everyone finally arrived in front of a large hall belonging to the Spirit Sword Sect.

The Enforcement Elder was already there waiting.

Seeing the breathless crowd, he nodded slightly, “Good, worthy of being chosen by the Xuantian Treasure Mirror.  It took you only half an hour to get here.  Follow me into the hall.”

“Before we enter the Main Hall, let me give you a heads-up.”

“Inside, you’ll find the Chief Elders of the Seven Peaks of our Spirit Sword Sect. Once we’re in, don’t speak out of turn.  Do as you’re told, understood?”

Everyone nodded repeatedly.

With that, the Enforcement Elder led the twenty-some individuals into the Main Hall.

Upon entering, the Enforcement Elder immediately bowed deeply.

“Greetings, Senior Brother Sect Master, and all the Chief Elders.”

The middle-aged Taoist sitting at the head of the hall nodded, “Junior Brother Liu, you may rise.  These young ones are the disciples selected by the Xuantian Treasure Mirror?”

“That’s correct.”

The middle-aged Taoist nodded slightly, “Hmm, you’ve worked hard this trip, Junior Brother Liu.  You may go rest now.”

The Enforcement Elder slowly exited the Main Hall.

As he left, Xiao Yun took the opportunity to discreetly survey the hall.

The hall contained seven sandalwood chairs, three on each side, with one in the very front.

Six of the chairs were occupied.

The chair at the far left was empty, with a Woman in a Blue Dress standing beside it. She appeared to be in her early twenties, with a graceful demeanor and striking beauty. Xiao Yun dared not stare too long; after a quick glance, he obediently stood among the crowd.

The middle-aged Taoist at the forefront spoke, “Fellow Junior Brothers and Sisters, although the news of our Spirit Sword Sect’s recruitment spread across the Divine Continent, attracting millions of young aspirants and disturbing your peaceful cultivation, every cloud has a silver lining. Such a vast pool has allowed us to select many outstanding disciples.”

“These young individuals were chosen by the Xuantian Treasure Mirror, and at the very least, they possess Middle Grade Spiritual Roots.”

“Now, as their Qi and Blood are surging, it’s the perfect time for further testing. If any geniuses or prodigies emerge, I trust you, Junior Brothers and Sisters, to nurture them diligently.”

The Chief Elder of Shenjian Peak smiled slightly, “Rest assured, Senior Brother Sect Master. If there are disciples with exceptional talents, we will certainly cultivate them with care.”

The sect master of the Spirit Sword Sect nodded, “Very well.”

With a casual wave of his hand, a massive gray stone, half the height of a person, appeared in the Main Hall.

“You have been chosen by the Xuantian Treasure Mirror and can now become outer disciples of our Spirit Sword Sect. Now, step forward one by one and touch the Spirit Testing Stone before you.”

“The Spirit Testing Stone will reveal your Spiritual Roots.”

“If your aptitude is exceptional and catches the eye of the elders, it will be a great fortune for you.”

Xiao Yun felt a surge of excitement. Here it comes, his moment to shine.

According to the usual narrative, he would surely astonish everyone and leave the elders in awe.

Perhaps with just one touch, the Spirit Testing Stone would explode, causing a celestial phenomenon.

They would gasp and exclaim, “This child is terrifyingly extraordinary!”

Then they would compete to take him, this unparalleled prodigy, as their disciple.

With this thought, Xiao Yun quietly stepped back a few paces, positioning himself at the end of the line.

He must be the last to step forward, overshadowing the geniuses before him.

That’s how to make a truly impactful impression.

In all the novels he had read in his past life, the protagonist always did this.

Xiao Yun was already anticipating the chaotic scene of the elders vying for him!

What a dilemma it would be, deciding which elder to choose as his master.

The middle-aged man sitting in the center should be the sect master.

To become the sect master, he must be the most powerful.

He seemed gentle and well-spoken, so becoming his disciple would be ideal.

As the sect master’s disciple, wouldn’t the position of sect master eventually be passed down to him?

The more Xiao Yun thought about it, the more pleased he became, his lips curling into a 45-degree smile.

At this moment, the first disciple chosen had begun the test.

He placed his hands on the Spirit Testing Stone, which immediately emitted a pale white glow.

The sect master nodded slightly, “Middle Grade Metal Spiritual Root. Elder Xie, what do you think of this one?”

Elder Xie of Shenjian Peak shook his head slightly, “Let him start as an outer disciple at Shenjian Peak.”

The disciple who had rushed forward to test, brimming with confidence, now wore a crestfallen expression upon hearing the elder’s words.

He had thought being chosen by the Xuantian Treasure Mirror meant he was exceptionally gifted, only to find he had to start as an outer disciple.

Next came the second person, then the third…

“Middle Grade Water Spiritual Root, Middle Grade Earth Spiritual Root…”

In no time, over a dozen people had been tested, all possessing Middle Grade Spiritual Roots.

The Chief Elders of the various peaks, who had initially held some expectations, were now disinterested, having lost hope.

When it was the turn of the Woman in Red Dress, whom Xiao Yun had noticed, a change occurred.

As soon as she touched the Spirit Testing Stone, it turned a vivid red, like a freshly cooked lobster.

The eyes of the Chief Elders lit up instantly.

“Supreme Grade Fire Spiritual Root!”