novelraw Chapter 1137 - 1131: The Wealthy Rely on Technology
Chapter 1137 - 1131: The Wealthy Rely on Technology
"Sun Heaven Sect?" Kong Lan repeatedly muttered this name that sounded wildly cool and impressive. He was sure he had never heard of such a sect, "What grade is this sect?"
"This sect has just been established, but it can dominate all the sects on Haotian Continent."
"That powerful?" Kong Lan, who had an air of supreme self-confidence but seemed simple-minded, asked, "Can I join?"
"Of course. I’m the founder of Sun Heaven Sect. Now you’re officially a member."
"Brother, how many people are in Sun Heaven Sect now? Are there any God-breaking Realm super strong warriors?" Kong Lan asked excitedly. In his eyes, a sect that could dominate all of Haotian Continent must have God-breaking Realm experts everywhere and Mystic-Breaking Realm ones are as common as dogs.
"Counting you and me, just two!"
Kong Lan couldn’t help but roll his eyes. He felt he had been tricked earlier. If he were a normal person, he might have already twisted this guy’s head off, but it’s rare for someone not to discriminate against him, so Kong Lan restrained his murderous urge.
"Hey? What’s with that look? Looking down on our Sun Heaven Sect?" Zhang Menglong said, "Even though we only have two people now, we have great potential for development in the future. Young people shouldn’t just focus on the present; you need to have a broader vision and long-term perspective!"
"Hey, don’t leave! With society so competitive now, it’s a blessing for you to join our Sun Heaven Sect. We’re in the start-up phase, but if you join now, becoming a CEO is just a matter of time."
"Once our Sun Heaven Sect truly develops, it won’t be so easy to join. By then, each role will be filled, and if you want to get a promotion and a raise..."
"Hey, listen to me! Why do young people today lack patience? Aren’t you curious about the benefits of joining Sun Heaven Sect? Let me tell you, they’re something Cang Lan Sword Sect can’t offer. Joining a sect that’s about to go under has no future!"
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While Zhang Menglong was still rambling with Kong Lan, people from Cang Lan Sword Sect finally appeared. Clad in white robes with heavy swords on their backs, each of them exuded an oppressive aura, and everyone who came for the examination suddenly fell silent.
"Elder, more than 170,000 martial artists have come to participate in the examination this year."
It seems that the examination token must have some kind of sensing device. A disciple of Cang Lan Sword Sect used an unknown spiritual artifact to directly count the number of people present.
"Hmm, compared to the last recruitment, there’s a significant increase," Yun Senhai smiled with satisfaction, partly because the reputation of their Cang Lan Sword Sect had grown year by year, and also because they made a fortune just by selling the examination spots this year.
"First, let me introduce myself!" Yun Senhai said, "I am an Elder of Cang Lan Sword Sect. My surname is Yun, and I’m in charge of this examination. I’ll be hosting today’s examination activities."
"I know many of you have come well-prepared today. Some have put in a lot of effort and sacrifice, but out of today’s 170,000 people, only 1,000 will have the opportunity to join Cang Lan Sword Sect and become official disciples!"
"Only 1,000?"
"This ratio is literally one in 100!"
"Does that mean I have no chance?" a martial artist sighed. His realm was only at True Martial Third Grade, definitely among the weakest at the examination site.
The martial artists participating in the examination were quite mixed in strength. Many were strong like Zhang Menglong, who was True Martial Eighth Grade, while the weaker ones were only in True Martial Second or Third Realm. Of course, there were differences in their strength and age.
Seemingly hearing the murmurs, Yun Senhai continued, "Whether you can join Cang Lan Sword Sect, your current realm and strength is only part of it. We at Cang Lan Sword Sect never are limited in recruiting talents. If your potential is strong enough, even if you’re only in the Body Refining Realm, you have a chance to pass the examination!"
Upon hearing this, the scene immediately burst into excitement, especially the young martial artists who considered themselves highly gifted but not very strong; each of them was full of confidence.
"Every disciple who joins Cang Lan Sword Sect will receive a generous amount of resources to help them transition."
The Martial Dao is inherently an expensive path. Many people have already gone all out just for this opportunity, so this was undoubtedly good news for them.
Seeing the hopeful eyes of the martial artists, Yun Senhai revealed a profound smile, "Every disciple who successfully passes the examination and joins Cang Lan Sword Sect can obtain a Ninth Grade cultivation technique and an opportunity to soak in the Mystical Qi Sea for one hour."
For many children from the Royal Family, a Ninth Grade Cultivation Technique is nothing since any slightly established dynasty always has a bottom-line Heavenly Grade cultivation technique.
However, the chance to bathe in the Mystical Qi Sea is very rare. It is said that Cang Lan Sword Sect has a spring, and nobody knows where this spring comes from. What flows from it isn’t water but liquefied Mystic Qi, which can even be directly absorbed by the human body!
Many disciples who join Cang Lan Sword Sect immediately break through a minor realm after this energy baptism, and there are additional opportunities if there are special contributions within the sect.
"What I mentioned are just rewards for Inner Gate disciples!" Yun Senhai paused.
"Inner Gate disciples get such treatment? What about Core Disciples?"
"Core Disciples," Yun Senhai smiled, "get one Heavenly Grade cultivation technique, one Heavenly Grade martial art, and three hours to soak in the Mystical Qi Sea!"
"Hiss!"
"Heavenly Grade cultivation technique and martial arts?"
"Fight for it! No matter what, this time I must pass the examination!" Kong Lan clenched his fists secretly.
As the disgrace of the Royal Family, he wasn’t qualified to learn a Heavenly Grade cultivation technique, and even their Royal Family’s Heavenly Grade cultivation technique might not be as good as Cang Lan Sect’s. This was his only turning point.
"Oh, foolish child." Zhang Menglong sighed. However, since Kong Lan was the only one who spoke up for him earlier, and after hearing his background, Zhang Menglong was willing to help him, though not now.
"This examination is divided into two parts," Yun Senhai said, "Now, I will announce the first part of the examination."
As soon as the words fell, Zhang Menglong suddenly felt that the token representing his examination spot emitted a faint light, and under this light, Zhang Menglong found that his power was suppressed to True Martial First Grade!
"What’s happening?"
[Principal, don’t worry, I can help you release this state at any time.]
"That’s good," Zhang Menglong sighed with relief at Gou Dan’s promise.
"A compass?" Zhang Menglong found that no matter which direction he turned, the light always pointed in a fixed direction.
"Now everyone’s powers are on the same level. This light will guide you to the location of the second examination. You need to reach that point within three days, using any method you can. I hope there will still be more than half of you left by then!"
After saying this, the elders and disciples of the Cang Lan Sword Sect called upon a group of flying demon beasts and gradually flew away under the envious eyes of the crowd.
"That direction is the origin of our Iron Sword Dynasty!" Someone immediately judged.
"What? Could the final examination be there? At the speed of a True Martial First Grade martial artist, it’s almost three days even without rest."
"So this is what they mean by examining potential instead of strength?"
"Then what are we waiting for? Let’s get moving!"
At this moment, time seemed like life itself, and everyone vanished in an instant.
"Brother Zhang, let’s get going too," seeing Zhang Menglong still unhurried, Kong Lan became a bit anxious.
"What’s the rush," Zhang Menglong said, "The poor mutate fast; the rich rely on technology. If you’re with me, are you afraid we won’t make it in time?"