Chapter 2168 - 2173: Fewer Disciples, Greater Opportunities

Looking at the elder seated with an immortal aura, Xia Liu respectfully clasped his fists.

"Disciple Liu Xia, merely wishes to join the Shangqing Sect, as for which hall to go to, I leave it to fate."

"Oh? I hardly believe you haven't researched beforehand, with your Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation, you're suited for the central area's halls."

Daoist Venerable Immeasurable's pressure slightly released.

Intending to use this to intimidate Xia Liu.

To make him reveal his true purpose in entering the Immeasurable Hall.

"The disciple has no other intentions."

Xia Liu feigned a trembling demeanor.

Nascent Soul Mid-Stage cultivator.

If he unleashed his full power.

Xia Liu could crush this Daoist Venerable Immeasurable.

However, now he needs to borrow his strength to enter the Sage Taiqing's inheritance examination.

Xia Liu could only continue pretending.

"Very good! I see a natural Dao Dharma and even Daoist Power within you!"

Even facing Nascent Soul experts, Xia Liu exhibited just a slight tremor.

His courage.

Unlike ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

He's a worthy talent.

"However, you are still in the examination period, whether you can be officially recognized depends on your fate after the Taiqing Daoist Ancestor event concludes."

Just as Xia Liu wanted to express gratitude.

A Golden Core Stage cultivator hurriedly rushed into the hall.

"Dao Venerable! I beg forgiveness, this disciple was inattentive earlier, letting this lad intrude into the Immeasurable Hall!"

"Yuan Ji, you're just in time, he will be listed under you from now on, take him back and teach well."

Daoist Venerable Immeasurable didn't impose any punishment.

After signaling, his body gradually vanished until his aura completely dissipated within the hall.

"Liu Xia, you've caused a big trouble!"

Yuan Ji glared at Xia Liu, seeing the rapid departure of Daoist Venerable Immeasurable.

He believed Xia Liu had accidentally offended Daoist Venerable Immeasurable.

Without another word, Yuan Ji's Golden Core aura erupted.

Exposing Xia Liu to an indescribable pressure.

"Senior, please speak calmly, the Dao Venerable mentioned I have potential, and after the Taiqing Daoist Ancestor's inheritance matter concludes, he'd make me official!"

Xia Liu quickly explained.

"Hmm? The Dao Venerable actually told you this?"

Yuan Ji's anger slightly subsided.

"Yes, Disciple Liu Xia, albeit intruding into Immeasurable Hall, was fortunate to witness the Dao Venerable's majesty, truly lucky!"

"Hehe, this lad really knows how to talk, no wonder the Dao Venerable wasn't angry, alright, come on, let's head back."

Yuan Ji is an elder at the Immeasurable Hall.

Overseeing the hall's disciples.

Including Xia Liu.

He currently manages a total of ten disciples.

With ease and grace.

Naturally, he also faces contempt from Daoist fellows in other halls.

Soon after, Yuan Ji led Xia Liu to a canyon.

Here stood several houses.

Ordinary houses of the Shangqing Sect.

Within the canyon, a large river ran through.

The river water swift and turbulent.

Although outwardly calm.

Yet the undercurrents in the river were terrifyingly fierce.

Should mortals fall in.

They would be doomed.

On the river, two people were battling with bare upper bodies.

Ample Daoist power flowed with each palm stroke.

On the riverbank, a comely woman watched the two fighting men.

Hands still gesturing.

At a glance, she was the type of innocent newbie.

Understanding nothing.

She still donned a Daoist robe.

"Elder Yuan Ji!"

Upon seeing Elder Yuan Ji's appearance, the three immediately ceased actions and approached respectfully.

"Hmm, he is Liu Xia, just entered Immeasurable Hall today, you get acquainted, convey the rules of Immeasurable Hall to him, tomorrow I'll teach you Immeasurable Hall's Dao Dharma."

"Thank you, Elder Yuan Ji."

Xia Liu respectfully clasped his fists.

After Elder Yuan Ji left, Ye Ruoxue introduced Xia Liu to two senior brothers.

The senior brothers fighting and cultivating on the river were Sun Bai and Sun Shuai.

They're siblings.

Moreover, they are twins, thus share identical appearances.

Temperament is quite gentle and tender.

No so-called hostility and indifference.

In no time, the four became acquainted.

Though Xia Liu had many unresolved questions.

"Junior Brother Liu, you possess Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation, yet entered later than me, although I'm only Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, I'm still your senior sister, if you have any questions, you can approach me, I'll answer if I know."

"Thank you, Senior Sister Ye, I have a query, how many fellow senior brothers and sisters do we have in Immeasurable Hall?"

On the journey with Elder Yuan Ji, Xia Liu hadn't seen a single soul.

Immeasurable Hall was like a cemetery.

Bone-chilling to others.

"Ahem, not hiding from Junior Brother Liu, including you, our hall's disciple quota is merely ten."

Sun Shuai, the more talkative of the two brothers.

Grabbed the chance to answer this question.

Though Immeasurable Hall's disciples are few, he doesn't mind.

In halls with numerous disciples, when would they have chances to interact with the Dao Venerable of the hall?

While in Immeasurable Hall, the Dao Venerable would guide their cultivation when available.

This is unmatched by any other hall!

It's also the pride of Immeasurable Hall's disciples.

Even Ye Ruoxue, despite lacking in aptitude, still attained Foundation Establishment stage.

All due to the Dao Venerable's excellent guidance.

"Impressive! What about the other senior brothers and sisters?"

Xia Liu cared more about the whereabouts of the remaining disciples.

This pertained to the qualification for the Sage Taiqing's inheritance examination!

If they were already deemed eligible for the inheritance's examination.

Then the path ahead for himself would be somewhat challenging.

"Those senior brothers left months ago for a journey."

"Journey?"

"Junior Brother Liu, it's Immeasurable Hall's tradition, upon reaching a certain level, one must journey, typically upon return, it's not long before they advance to the Golden Core stage, or return with Golden Core stage cultivation."

Ye Ruoxue explained.

"Actually, it's not a journey, but a form of training, going out to save lives, accumulating achievements."

Sun Bai knew the intricate details.

Thus he now eagerly hoped for significant improvement.

So he could venture out, save hardships, accumulate achievements, and prepare for Core Formation.

"An admirable tradition indeed!"

Xia Liu exclaimed.

If all Dao Venerables of the Shangqing Sect were as spirited as Daoist Venerable Immeasurable.

The reputation of the Shangqing Sect would rise further within the Southern Realm and Cultivation Realm.

"Hehe, Junior Brother Liu will also have the chance in the future."

"Senior Sister Ye, before entering, I heard our Shangqing Sect was preparing for a major event."

"You mean the grand matter about Sage Taiqing's inheritance?"

"Yes, precisely this!"

"What do you wish to know?"

Ye Ruoxue asked.

"I'm curious about what conditions one needs to obtain the Sage Taiqing's inheritance, and the qualifications for the examination?"

"Each hall selects elite disciples to attend the examination, but how one gains the inheritance is unknown to everyone."

Xia Liu nodded and asked again: "Then who represents our Immeasurable Hall?"

"Ahem, since Immeasurable Hall ranks at the bottom, we have two slots, the two Senior Brothers Sun are working hard for this slot, if unsuccessful, our Immeasurable Hall might not participate..."

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