Chapter 80 Observation Test
"I don't know who spread the message, saying that Guandao Mountain is where our Great Dao is located, and that it contains the secret methods of our ancestors. Once one comprehends them, one can gain great supernatural powers. For a period of time, disciples from other sects came to visit Guandao Mountain. As the number of people came, Senior Uncle Xijing no longer liked to talk about the origins of Guandao Mountain with others." Sande laughed.

"So what did you comprehend?"

"Nothing. You know, this place was moved here by our master. Master Zifu felt that the foundation was difficult, so he moved the ancestral land here by moving mountains. The tables and chairs inside are unchanged. They are ordinary things, and they are specially refined to prevent them from decaying over the years. This is to let future generations know its origin and roots, and to inspire them."

"As a result, once the rumor came out, it attracted people to come and see. Those who couldn't see through it just thought that they had poor understanding and lacked the foundation, which in turn helped the rumor to spread wildly and became more and more incredible."

Gu Qingyuan nodded. This was all supported by the name of Dadao Temple and Sanshang Sect. They called them outsiders and told them that the ancestral land of a large sect was moved here by the mighty Zifu himself, and there were magical powers hidden inside. Who would not be confused after hearing this?

Even if the leader of the Da Dao Sect came out to explain in detail, others would just think that he was trying to cover up something, trying to hide something and fueling the rumors.

In addition, the cultivators are very old, and there is no shortage of people who come to watch the fun and add fuel to the fire.

It doesn’t matter whether you have supernatural powers or not. What matters is that I have stepped into this pit before, and you must also step into it. It would be best if you get bruised and battered, so that my efforts are not in vain.

"If you ask me, this rumor was spread by Uncle Xi Jing. At that time, our Da Dao Temple was very famous, and many people who were seeking the truth came to see it." Sande looked as if there was only one truth.

"Let's go, let's go. Stop being an eyesore. Master Xijing is looking at us." Gu Qingyuan dragged Sande and ran away.

Turning around, the next day.

A group of disciples gathered in front of the cloud peak, Xi Jing stood on the top of the cloud, and the elders were either riding on magical instruments or hiding in the mountains. Their minds were moving back and forth, and no one knew what they were talking about.

Xi Jing no longer lives up to the appearance of the white-robed swordsman. Instead, he has changed into a set of monastic robes and a Taiping crown on his head, looking like a true cultivator.

"Recruiting new members is a major event for our sect, so it must be more formal. Besides, there are other sects watching the ceremony. Even though Senior Brother Xijing only likes people in white, he cannot lose his manners." Sande explained.

The two of them were also watching the ceremony on the side. Originally, Sande was going to be caught and forced to receive guests, but he used Gu Qingyuan as a shield, saying that he was following the orders of the sect leader to entertain the distinguished guests. This is how he escaped the disaster and lived in peace and comfort.

So Gu Qingyuan, in the name of warding off disaster, extorted countless magical weapons from Sande.

Gu Qingyuan was sorting out the thoughts that came from the Demon Jade Pendant all the time. Jiang Feng didn't know what was wrong with him, but he loved talking to himself, which was a good thing for Gu Qingyuan.

It seems like I also talk to myself sometimes. No, I have to change this habit!
Gu Qingyuan couldn't help but think of a highlight and secretly memorized it.

Thanks to this, Jiang Feng's background was roughly deduced.

He must have come from the future across the long river of time. He does not have any system simulator or other messy golden fingers, and does not know much about the current situation. He can only recognize some people through the records of later generations, and some major events. He is also vague about the day of the immortal's fall. It can only be blamed on the illegal time traveler Jiang Feng's brain problem and incomplete memory.

Moreover, since he returned yesterday, someone came to challenge him, and the bet was the jade pendant. Jiang Feng relied on some skills to show off and slap people in the face, which made him famous and attracted more coveted people.

Gu Qingyuan said that everything was normal. Is the protagonist who can't cause trouble still the protagonist?

Moreover, he had also watched from afar the calamity energy on Jiang Feng's body that connected heaven and earth. Although Jiang Feng was doing things fine, if someone with complicated thoughts approached him, it would easily arouse anger and jealousy. He was like a little calamity man, which could be regarded as an external aura of ridicule.

"Are there any other sects coming to watch the ceremony?" Gu Qingyuan asked.

Sande nodded and said, "Piao Miao and Xia Ju Sects will definitely come, but they won't come too early. They will probably arrive at the third level of entering the Xumi Illusionary Realm. Those who come early are nearby and have good relationships."

Gu Qingyuan looked around and saw clouds flying, mists riding, as if all the gods and Buddhas had come to watch the ceremony: "Is this how you entertain guests? You didn't even prepare some chairs or fruits or anything."

"Yes, yes, look, it's coming!" Sande pointed with his finger.

I saw a ray of light flash across the sky, and then a purple cloud covered half of the sky. A golden bridge spanned the sea of ​​​​sky and fell above the cloud peaks.

Then a gentle breeze blew, pushing over a large cloud that turned into a huge cloud platform. The clouds floated, revealing countless cloud tables and chairs. The golden bridge was firmly placed on the clouds, and the other end slowly shrank and fell to the foot of Yunfeng Mountain.

"Let's go, Master Gu, I'll take you to see the world." Sande stretched out his hand and led Gu Qingyuan forward.

"Don't talk nonsense. You don't deserve the title of True Lord." Gu Qingyuan changed the subject and said, "Call me after some time."

After saying that, he laughed and, ignoring Sande's somewhat distorted face, came to the Golden Bridge.

The Golden Bridge is wide enough to accommodate more than ten people walking side by side. Golden light is flowing on it, and dragon and phoenix seals are engraved on the bridge.

As soon as Gu Qingyuan stepped on it, a golden light lifted him up.

Quite interesting, a fairy-tale version of an elevator.

The practitioners coming and going were also led by the disciples of the Da Dao Temple and walked on the golden bridge. Some seemed to recognize Sande and greeted him from afar, while others saw Gu Qingyuan and bowed to him.

Gu Qingyuan responded one by one. He had heard several groups of people secretly inquiring about his identity, but he had no clue.

"How about it, Jinqiao Yuntai, can an ignorant little cultivator like you see the vastness of the world?" Sande said with a stiff smile, showing off faintly. "A big family, worthy of the name of the top three sects, I, an ignorant little cultivator who has completed the foundation and will ascend to the purple mansion, admire you." Gu Qingyuan also had a smile on his face, from the bottom of his heart.

The two men went up to the cloud platform and sat down. Taking advantage of Sande, Gu Qingyuan was able to enter the third-level cloud platform and was designated as the main seat. As soon as he sat down, someone came to greet him.

"Brother Sande, long time no see."

"Long time no see, Changgui-sama."

"This real person has an outstanding demeanor, but he looks a little unfamiliar."

"Meetings, my name is Gu Qingyuan."

One person leaves, and another comes.

It is all thanks to Sande's ability to attract so many people, and the people who come are from the lower sect of Da Dao Temple.

Some of them are monks who left their teachings behind and established their own sects, while some of them are sects that were originally split from the Da Dao Temple. These people are still closely connected with the Da Dao Temple and have close dealings with it, forming a community of shared interests.

They were still chatting over there. A group of people surrounded Sande and Gu Qingyuan together, like a star-studded group, and were talking to each other openly or secretly. However, Jiang Feng and the other two below were not so relaxed and happy.

At the foot of Yunfeng Mountain, Li Zhuang slowly approached Jiang Feng.

"Crazy man, I've asked people about this. The first step is to climb this cloud peak. Climbers are like old turtles carrying rocks. Every step is difficult and there are thousands of steps to climb. The key is persistence." Li Zhuang said.

"Da Zhuang, you are well-informed. I have also asked around, but my fellow test takers kept silent. I cannot even contact the immortals. But you and I live and eat together, and I haven't seen you go out to ask around, have you?" Jiang Feng had just had a fight with someone yesterday and beat back a few people who coveted the jade pendant. He was a little impatient and looked around.

The place was bustling with people, except for a heavy drum incense burner on one side, which held a huge incense stick several meters high.

Li Zhuang subconsciously turned the ring on his hand: "How does the saying go? Mountain people have their own clever plans."

Jiang Feng was about to ask more questions, but before he could open his mouth, he was interrupted by someone on the other side.

"Brother, the immortal is here." Jiang Xun'er suddenly said.

Jiang Feng looked up and saw the immortal leading their group rising into the sky.

The art of soaring into the clouds! A foundation-building cultivator, I don’t know when I can reach that realm. No, I will definitely be higher and stronger. I want to achieve the Purple Palace, the Golden Elixir, escape the great catastrophe in the future, and become an immortal with Xun’er.

Jiang Feng couldn't help but think that he was an orphan in his previous life. Although he also had to eat at other people's houses in this life, he had a younger sister to accompany him. She stayed with him even when she was mentally retarded or crazy. This made Jiang Feng, who had not experienced family affection for a long time, feel warm in his heart.

I want to live a good life with Xun'er!
In mid-air, Kongming was seen standing on a cloud, his magic power transformed into a breeze, blowing the people below to make their whole bodies feel comfortable, and they felt that the magic power was infinite.

Using the breeze to attract everyone's attention, Kong Ming waited until everyone below was silent and stood in a straight line, then nodded with satisfaction: "The first test is the Tao-seeking level. The immortal road is bumpy, and only perseverance can make you climb over the Cloud Peak, and you will know how difficult the journey is. This peak has a total of ten thousand steps, and one thousand steps is the first level. Those who pass five levels can enter the second level."

"Once you step into the Cloud Steps, it will be like carrying a heavy burden on your shoulders. Every step will be difficult, and each step will be more difficult than the last. I hope you will guard against arrogance and impatience, and work hard to move forward."

"If anyone can't hold on, you can raise your hand and someone will take a picture of you. Please note that raising your hand means you are giving up your qualification to take the test and you will not be able to become an immortal. Remember to think twice before you act."

Kong Ming pointed at the drum beside him and said, "The drum sound is the signal. When it sounds, it will start." His hand slid down to the thick incense. "After the drum sounds, the incense will be lit. It will last for one stick of incense. When the incense is used up, it will stop. At that time, the drum will sound again."

"But if there is anything you don't understand, please tell me quickly and I will explain it to you."

There are ten thousand steps in total, with one thousand steps each, which means I have to climb at least five thousand steps. No, I still have to strive for better results, so that I can win the favor of the immortal. This is not the time to hide my shortcomings.

He looked at the thick incense next to the drum again.

Such a thick fragrance, time is probably...

Jiang Feng silently calculated in his mind how many steps he had to climb within a short time limit to enter the second level. After estimating for a long time, he had a rough idea in his mind.

He glanced at the gaze that was secretly looking at him again, and his heart sank slightly. He thought that the person who came had bad intentions, and he was afraid that there would be some trouble on the cloud steps.

Kong Ming waited for a moment, and seeing no one responded, he said loudly: "First test, seeking the Dao Pass, beat the drum and light the incense, start!"

thump—

As soon as he finished speaking, a disciple beside him activated his magical power and struck a heavy drum. The sound rolled and the sky and the earth became clear.

Then he started the fire method. A spark fell on the head of the incense and ignited a flame. Along with the slightest smell of grass and wood, the thick incense several meters high began to emit wisps of green smoke, which drifted slowly into the sky, dyeing the white clouds wrapped around the cloud peaks with a hint of gray, and also attracted the attention of everyone on the cloud platform.

First try, start!
(End of this chapter)