After that young man's departure, a dozen more individuals ascended the Invitation Immortal Platform, taking turns to test their Spirit Roots.

As expected, all of them failed to elicit any reaction from the Spirit Testing Stele after making contact, resulting in complete failure for each.

Among these individuals were children barely over ten years old and youths just past the age of maturity, including some young girls in their bloom of youth.

However, regardless of age, none possessed Spirit Roots.

The Spirit Testing Stele seemed like an ordinary Stone Pillar, devoid of any brilliance.

The crowd below was abuzz with chatter; some faces showed worry, fearing they might also fail when their turn came.

Others secretly rejoiced inwardly; after all, everyone present was a competitor.

Thus, as time passed, more people continued to attempt the test, but all ended in failure.

Hundreds had been sifted through, yet the Spirit Testing Stele showed not the slightest response.

"Could it be... that the stele is broken? So many people have tried, but there's not a hint of movement?"

An onlooker from below voiced the question.

This question was indeed on many people's minds now, and even those on stage like Li Qiang started feeling a bit uncertain.

"What nonsense! That's an Immortal's treasure; it can't just break. Surely, it's us mortals lacking the fortune, not something to blame on Immortals!"

"Exactly, look how many people there are here, and how few Immortals exist? If the Immortal Fate were easy to grasp, wouldn't there be Immortals everywhere?"

"Hey! Don't talk nonsense! I'm not blaming the Immortals! I'm just... I'm just curious about what kind of reaction the stele would have if there were any."

The discussion continued within the crowd.

However, perhaps this person was lucky, for just after he spoke, a commotion arose from beside him.

Looking up, he saw the huge stele on the Invitation Immortal Platform emitting a faint yellow light.

"Could it be... someone succeeded?"

All gazes converged on the figure beneath the stele.

This was a teenager of about fifteen or sixteen, dressed in simple clothing, with an expression of surprise as he gently placed a hand on the stele.

Li Qiang had not anticipated that someone with Spirit Roots would appear so abruptly.

He had nearly given up hope, yet the stele unexpectedly lit up at this moment.

"Earth Element Spirit Root, not very strong... but being the first Spirit Root at this Immortal Fate Conference, it's a rare connection for us; accept him."

Master Liu's voice came to his ears.

Li Qiang turned to glance at the pavilion behind the Invitation Immortal Platform, where his teacher was nodding at him.

Having received Master Liu's instructions, Li Qiang gained confidence, turned his gaze to the teenager, and asked:

"This is the Earth Element Spirit Root. What's your name?"

The teenager had clearly been stunned by the sudden turn of events and, still in shock, instinctively replied:

"I, I am Meng Xiaohai..."

"Very good. You possess the ability for cultivation. Would you be willing to join our Tianyuan Sect?"

The teenager blinked, then suddenly recovered, his face filled with immense joy, as he immediately knelt, kowtowing and said:

"I am willing! I am willing to join the Tianyuan Sect! Please accept me as a disciple, Immortal!"

Below the platform, his parents breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing their son's words.

Earlier, they had been nervously signaling to each other, fearing their son might say something inappropriate.

"Good."

The boy's response was as expected by Li Qiang, who nodded, then glance at a man beside him, saying:

"Junior Brother Mo, please escort him to the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion."

The latter nodded in response and led the fortunate teenager away for now.

Thus, the first person with Spirit Root capability at this Immortal Fate Conference emerged.

This sight rejuvenated the remaining participants.

Nearly a thousand people had failed to pass, making everyone anxious.

Now, seeing someone finally discover their Spirit Roots, people's nerves eased.

So, this was the stele's reaction, and this was the so-called Spirit Root.

Many now felt as if they might be the next lucky person.

The testing continued.

To boost efficiency, with assistance from the City Guard Army, participants now ascended the stage in groups of ten rather than individually, testing simultaneously.

They took turns approaching the Spirit Testing Stele, placing their hands on it momentarily before returning, visibly speeding up the process.

Initially, Li Qiang patiently guided each individual, even conversing with them occasionally.

But as more people stepped onto the Invitation Immortal Platform, constantly undergoing tests, he lost the desire to continue speaking.

None of these individuals displayed Spirit Root capability.

He couldn't even recall how many people he had tested, two thousand? Or twenty thousand?

Li Qiang felt numb.

The entire afternoon was spent repeatedly injecting Spiritual Power.

If not for the Spirit Stone Array assisting him, he would have struggled to last.

Key was the sheer number of people who ascended, yet only the initial Earth Element Spirit Root teenager succeeded.

Such overwhelming numbers resulted in only one person succeeding.

It was now that he truly understood the rarity of Spirit Root emergence among humans.

Reflecting on his own previous Water Based Spiritual Root discovery, he felt incredibly fortunate.

Master Liu had long since left the pavilion to continue his cultivation.

As the Tianyuan Sect's Great Elder, he only needed to make a brief appearance and left the remaining tasks to Yan Jiantong.

The Immortal Fate Conference would last for seven days in total.

Based on calculations, it was expected that nearly all eligible individuals in Han Yue City could be tested.

Despite the set requirements, some still held onto a hopeful mindset, attempting to deceive the process.

Some approaching twenty-five planned to lie about their age, hoping to get lucky.

However, their tricks were instantly detectable by Li Qiang, a cultivator in the Qi Refinement Realm.

Studying under Master Liu, besides practicing the sect's foundational technique "Chapter of Primordial Harmony," he had learned some of Master Liu's Qi Observation Techniques.

He could instantly discern these mortals' ages, making deception impossible.

Thus, those attempting deception were all apprehended by the City Guard Army and imprisoned.

Gradually, to discourage such behavior, no one dared attempt these tricks anymore.

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