Qingyun has a road that must eventually arrive, and the sunset is majestic towards the ninth level.
Even if a strong wind rises from the ground, I will ride on the wind and travel thousands of miles.
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Jiuchong Mountains, at the foot of Qingyun Ridge.
A faint multicolored ray of light flashed out from the soul-measuring stele, among which the blue light was the strongest, and the rest were almost the same.
"The main wood of the Five Spiritual Roots has a root value of five, and the remaining four are on the low side."
Hong Tao, the middle-aged steward of the Tianyan Sect with a majestic look on his face next to the spirit-detecting monument, held the last wooden sign and frowned as he glanced at the girl in front of him.
Her face was dirty and skinny, her sparse yellow hair stuck wetly to her forehead, her hands were covered in blood, her knees were ragged, and there was only one straw shoe left on her foot.
Unlike others who were sent by their families, she climbed up the nine-layered mountain range by herself. Although she was in a miserable state, her black eyes were as bright as stars, staring at the wooden sign in Hong Tao's hand that could determine her future fate.
"How many more are behind?"
"Senior brother, this is the last one. There are exactly 365 people today."
After hearing this, Hong Tao threw the wooden sign in front of the girl. The girl quickly held the wooden sign with both hands, but he did not let go.
"There are many five spiritual roots in this batch, but your spiritual root value is the worst. Even if you get started, you can only be a handyman disciple, and you may not be able to build a foundation in your lifetime. Do you understand?"
Six-year-old Jiang Yuebai had never even seen an immortal before, so he didn't understand the meaning of having poor qualifications, being a handyman disciple, and being unable to build a foundation.
She only knew that after entering the Immortal Sect, she would no longer have to suffer from hunger and cold, she could fly to the sky, and that bad woman with the red flower would no longer be able to be captured back to the brothel.
She nodded hurriedly, pulling hard on the wooden sign with both hands, as if pulling at a life-saving straw.
As soon as Hong Tao let go, Jiang Yuebai fell to the ground, and the group of children next to him immediately burst into laughter.
Jiang Yuebai didn't feel embarrassed either. He smiled with bared teeth and his eyes were like crescent moons, especially beautiful.
"Go and stand over there."
Jiang Yuebai got up and stood next to the children. When she saw that the handsome and elegant boy next to her was taller than her, she hurriedly straightened her back and stood on tiptoes, like a vibrant little grain seedling.
The boy glared at her and stood up straight, secretly competing.
The breeze is blowing slowly, the bamboo leaves are rustling, and the fairy mist on the steps to the fairyland is misty, like a dream or an illusion.
Hong Tao led more than a dozen disciples in white to stand in front of the immortal steps, scanning the young faces covered in the dusk glow and full of vitality.
"Spiritual roots are the key to the immortal gate, but it is your mind that determines whether you can embark on the Qingyun Immortal Road. This is the step to ascend to immortality, and it is also the way to ask the mind."
"Before sunset, climb the ninety-nine steps to enter the inner gate, climb the sixty-sixth step to enter the outer gate, and the rest will be for servants."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Yuebai found that all the children were nervous. She looked innocently at the stairs covered by clouds and mist, winding like a dragon, wandering through the bamboo forest without knowing the end.
"It's just climbing the stairs, nothing difficult."
The boy next to him rolled his eyes, "Idiot!"
Jiang Yuebai frowned and stood on tiptoes higher, immediately surpassing the boy by half a head, pouting proudly.
The boy gritted his teeth and continued to compete secretly on tiptoe.
"The Immortal Stage is open, you guys..."
"Wait!"
A ray of light fell in front of everyone. Jiang Yuebai saw the person wielding the sword flying fairy for the second time, and looked over curiously.
It was an old man with gray hair and a fairy-like spirit, and he was holding a girl with a proud face in his hand.
Seeing the girl's appearance clearly, Jiang Yuebai turned pale and stepped back.
Lin Suiwan had her sent to a brothel as the second lady of the Lin family in Yong'an City.
As soon as the old man appeared, Hong Tao and other Tianyan Sect disciples immediately raised their hands and said, "Elder Lin."
Lin Xiangtian nodded and pulled Lin Suiwan to his side.
"I'm sorry for being late. This is a descendant of my Lin family. It took three generations to have this junior with three spiritual roots. I also asked Manager Hong to add her name to the sect's roster."
Hong Tao frowned and said, "Elder Lin, we have collected 365 people today. The number was determined by the Supreme Elder and no more can be added."
Lin Xiangtianhun said nonchalantly: "Then let's reduce one first. Why not replace the three spiritual roots with the fourth or fifth spiritual roots with the lowest qualifications?"
Lin Xiangtian glanced at the children, everyone's scalp tightened, and Jiang Yuebai quickly covered his token.
Hong Tao frowned and looked away, but the junior brother behind him raised his hand and pointed at Jiang Yuebai.
"That child has five spiritual roots."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hong Tao turned around and glared, but it was already too late.
Lin Xiangtian flicked his sleeve, and Jiang Yuebai was swept up by a breeze and fell heavily in front of several people. The token fell right at Lin Suiwan's feet.
Jiang Yuebai ignored the pain and rushed forward with both hands and feet to hold down the token. Unexpectedly, a foot wearing a deerskin boot stepped on her hand.
"It turns out it's you, bitch!"
Hearing the sound, several people looked at Lin Suiwan.
"Do you recognize her Wanwan?" Lin Xiangtian asked.
Lin Suiwan looked arrogant, "She used to be my maid, but she was bought by me because she stole my jewelry."
His hand was crushed so hard that Jiang Yuebai raised his head stubbornly, "I didn't!"
No one listened to her, so Lin Xiangtian said to Hong Tao: "Look, Manager Hong, this child not only has poor qualifications, but also has problems with his conduct. How can he enter our Tianyan Sect? It's better to get down the mountain as soon as possible."
Hong Tao remained silent, just looking at Jiang Yuebai's feet that were worn out from climbing Jiuzhong Mountain.
At this time, Jiang Yue Baifa fiercely bit Lin Suiwan's ankle. While she was crying out in pain, she pulled back her feet, grabbed the token and held it in her arms.
"This is my token. I have spiritual roots and I can practice!"
She curled up into a ball on the ground, tensed up with all her strength, protecting the token and her head and face, her movements were as skillful as if she had practiced them thousands of times.
"Why are you trying to steal my token when you are late? I didn't steal your stuff, I didn't!!"
Everyone cast sympathetic glances at Jiang Yuebai, but that was all.
Lin Xiangtian smiled contemptuously, raised his hand and flicked it, and Jiang Yuebai flew out and hit the rocks next to him.
Severe pain struck, blood spurted out, and the token fell to the ground.
Lin Xiangtian hooked his fingers slightly, and the token flew into his hand. When he saw the blood on it, Lin Xiangtian showed a bit of disgust, and the dust purification technique swept it away, and it was as new as ever.
Jiang Yuebai got up, with tears in his eyes, as well as deep grievances and fears.
She can protect the steamed buns from mortals, but cannot protect the token from immortals.
"Elder Lin is just a child who doesn't understand the world. Don't miss the time to ascend to immortality and ask questions."
Hong Tao couldn't help but say something, and Lin Xiangtian calmed down his momentum.
"The steps to ascend to the immortal level are open. Take your token and climb up quickly!"
Hong Tao gave an order, and all the children grabbed their tokens and stepped onto the stairs one after another and disappeared.
Lin Xiangtian handed the token to Lin Suiwan and rubbed the top of her head lovingly, "Go, my ancestor is waiting for you in Tianyan Sect."
Lin Suiwan nodded obediently, shook his head proudly as he passed by Jiang Yuebai, and stepped onto the steps to ascend to immortality, waving his token.
Lin Xiangtian left with his sword, Hong Tao sighed and walked to Jiang Yuebai.
"Qualifications and cultivation base determine everything in the world of cultivation. Today you have only glimpsed the cruelty. With your qualifications, it is better to join the Tianyan Sect and fight for immortality through bloodshed. It would be better to live freely in the world for decades. It is not easy to watch your journey. This is the golden touch. Keep the silver and go back to find a way out."
Jiang Yuebai looked at the little yellow croaker thrown in front of her. She had never known that there were immortals in the world. She had only dreamed of wanting so much gold and silver to eat all the delicious food in Yong'an City.
But now she suddenly understood that even if she had the little yellow croaker, she couldn't protect it, just like she couldn't protect her own token.
People who are more powerful than her can make her lose everything, even her life, with just a wave of their hand.
She doesn't understand much, only her survival instinct and the desperate stubbornness of a child to get what she wants.
"I don't want the little yellow croaker, I want my token!"
Jiang Yuebai threw the little yellow croaker fiercely, got up and rushed towards the immortal steps.
Hong Tao and the others did not stop her. No token would be directly bounced away. Even if she was hit hard once, she would give up completely.
At this moment, a sudden change occurred.
A faint golden light flashed between Jiang Yuebai's eyebrows, which should have been ejected, and he rushed up to the Immortal Stage and disappeared before everyone's eyes.
