Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race-Chapter 44 - Registration_1

44: 44 Registration_1

44: 44 Registration_1

Shen Long heard these words and did not strike again.

The flames dissipated, revealing the figure of Lu Yudie.

She was covered in a faintly discernible purple light screen that seemed to flicker in and out of existence, and she was drenched in sweat.

She had never imagined that Shen Long had cultivated all five art techniques to Great Perfection, which was utterly abnormal.

“Your talent for art techniques is not bad.

Few people are willing to devote so much time to them these days, relying instead on talismans and magic artifacts.”

A deep male voice sounded.

Following the direction of the voice, Shen Long saw a slim middle-aged man approaching, dressed in the attire of a Zixiao Sect disciple.

The middle-aged man had well-proportioned features and radiated a powerful spirit pressure.

“Junior Li Xiao pays his respects to the senior.”

Shen Long quickly bowed in greeting, not daring to neglect the formality.

“My name is Du Feng.

The Ascension Conference starts in a few days.

You might consider participating in the assessment of the Zixiao Sect,” said the middle-aged man.

“Yes, Senior Du,” replied Shen Long.

Shen Long agreed, considering it, but whether he would join that sect depended on himself.

“It has been many years, Taoist Friend Du.

Shall we have a friendly exchange?”

A loud male voice rang out.

As the voice fell, a tall young man in a silver shirt stepped out from the crowd.

It was the same Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had purchased the Jinlang Stone.

“Wu Dao, it’s you.

You’ve advanced to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment,” Du Feng said, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

From their conversation, it was clear he knew the youth in the silver shirt.

“Last time I lost to you, but it won’t happen again.

Shall we have a match?” Wu Dao said, his gaze fervent.

“I have other matters to attend to, next time!” Du Feng decisively rejected, as Wu Dao was a descendant of a Core Formation Cultivator and also a martial fanatic.

In his early years, he had sparred with Wu Dao, and by making use of art techniques with Great Perfection, he had defeated Wu Dao.

Wu Dao looked somewhat disappointed and nodded his head.

“Taoist Friend Li, this younger sister acknowledges her loss.

Here is what I promised you,” said Lu Yudie.

She took out a blue storage bag and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long swept his divine sense across it, nodded, exchanged a few words of small talk, and then took his leave.

Back at his lodging, Shen Long sat cross-legged on the bed, meditating to regulate his breath.

Seven days had passed, and today was the day to register for the Ascension Conference.

A large number of cultivators were lined up to sign up.

The assessments were divided into intellectual and martial contests.

The intellectual contest included talisman crafting, alchemy, brewing, array setting, and artifact refining.

The martial contest was for sparring and comparing techniques.

Qi Refining Cultivators with good aptitude, such as those with Unusual Spirit Roots, Dual Spirit Roots, and Heavenly Spirit Root, were directly admitted upon verification, without needing to participate in the assessments.

The requirements for discipleship by the five major powers of Qin Country were all written on white paper and posted for all to see.

Xuanyang Sect’s requirements were the strictest: they did not want those with either Four Spirit Roots or Five Spirit Roots, nor anyone over thirty years of age, and those without the cultivation of the eighth level of Qi Refinement were also turned away.

Of course, these were the stipulations for the martial contest.

If one mastered an art technique, these requirements could be relaxed, especially for Array Masters.

Those who wished to become disciples of Xuanyang Sect first had to register for the assessment.

The registration lasted one full day.

Cultivators participating in the assessment would receive a green wooden token, which was the qualification to partake in the assessment.

Without the token, you could not participate.

The other four powers did the same to prevent people from repeatedly taking part in the same power’s assessment.

Xuanyang Pavilion, a shop run by Xuanyang Sect, was bustling with a long line at the entrance.

These people were all Qi Refining Cultivators registering for the assessments, and Shen Long was among them.

A confident young man in golden attire walked out of Xuanyang Pavilion.

His aura clearly showed he was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Li Yue stood beside the young man in golden clothes, dressed in the attire of a Xuanyang Sect disciple.

Shen Long’s pupils contracted.

How had Li Yue become a disciple of Xuanyang Sect?

The Ascension Conference had only just begun!

Could it be that she had received the Xuanyang Order?

“Li Yue, Sun Liang, ensure the order is maintained,” someone instructed.

The youth in the golden robe ordered and turned to enter the Xuanyang Tower.

Li Yue and a youth in a yellow robe complied and maintained order.

“Who is this senior?

It seems like he holds a high position in the Xuanyang Sect!”

“This is Senior Yang, he is a junior disciple of Qianyang True Person, and he established his foundation before the age of twenty, possessing exceptional strength.”

“I heard Senior Yang is a key individual that the Xuanyang Sect is focusing on cultivating, and there’s a high chance he will advance to the Core Formation Stage.”

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Some Qi Refining Cultivators whispered among themselves, and Shen Long’s heart sank.

Li Yue was admitted to the Xuanyang Sect and seemed quite favored, which was not a good sign for him.

Of course, Li Yue might just be an ordinary disciple who was sent on an errand.

“Who is that fairy?

She seems to be highly favored?”

Shen Long pointed at Li Yue and asked curiously.

“Not sure, she’s been following Senior Yang for these few days.”

“It’s not just appearances, she is indeed highly favored.

I see Senior Yang always keeps her by his side, guessing she must have some extraordinary capabilities!

Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so trusted by Senior Yang.”

After hearing this, Shen Long immediately dismissed the idea of participating in the Xuanyang Sect’s examination, but he did not leave right away, as to not appear suspicious.

Soon after, Shen Long entered the Xuanyang Tower and, after a while, he walked back out.

He had registered, just not to partake in the examination.

Li Yue was admitted to the Xuanyang Sect in advance and was heavily relied upon by the junior disciple of Qianyang True Person.

Even if Shen Long were to join the Xuanyang Sect, life would not be easy for him.

He could not always show his face under a disguise; deceiving Qi Refining Cultivators might be fine, but tricking Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Core Formation Cultivators was utterly impossible.

No matter which sect he joined, he would have to use his real name and face, and the sect would perform a background check that would not allow him to slip through unchecked.

Shen Long wandered the streets and arrived at the Spirt Control Pavilion’s entrance.

A long queue extended from the doorway, with a few Spirt Control Sect disciples maintaining order.

Shen Long joined the crowd waiting in line.

Less than half an hour later, he entered the Spirt Control Pavilion.

The main hall was filled with several blue wooden tables, each manned by two Spirt Control Sect disciples.

Shen Long approached one of the blue wooden tables and reported his name truthfully.

“Place your right hand on the Spirit Testing Plate to assess your spiritual roots.

If you pass the assessment, we will test again,” said one of the Spirt Control Sect disciples, producing a pale golden Law Disk.

Shen Long complied, placing his right hand on the golden Law Disk.

The golden Law Disk lit up with dazzling golden light, and after a short while, the light dissipated, revealing blue, green, and red spiritual lights on its surface.

“Triple Spirit Roots of water, wood, and fire.”

The Spirt Control Sect disciple nodded, took out a blue wooden token, and handed it to Shen Long, saying, “Keep this safe, it’s the token for participating in the examination.

If you lose it, it won’t be easy to replace.

The examination doesn’t start until tomorrow.”

Shen Long complied and pocketed the blue wooden token, then turned and left.

When passing a certain side street, Ye Yuqing and Ye Yutang came walking head-on toward him.

“Taoist Friend Li, what a coincidence!

Are you also here to partake in the Spirt Control Sect’s examination?”

Ye Yuqing greeted him with a smile.

Shen Long nodded, made small talk for a few moments, and then excused himself to leave.

“Sister, are you sure he is Taoist Friend Shen?”

Ye Yuqing transmitted her voice.

“We hunted Monster Beasts together for two years; I can recognize his voice.

I had my doubts, but a few days ago, he sparred with Fairy Lu and defeated her with the Five Elements Great Perfection techniques.

I’m sure he’s Shen Long.

I don’t know why he changed his appearance; he must have his reasons,”

transmitted Ye Yutang.

Back when they hunted Monster Beasts together, Ye Yutang knew Shen Long had cultivated three first-tier art techniques to Great Perfection.

This Li Xiao had five first-tier art techniques at Great Perfection, three of which were identical to Shen Long’s.

Ye Yuqing nodded, not saying anything further.