Everyone was stunned.

So, this isn't the Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao, it's just the sect leader of the outer sect.

Upon realizing that this person was not Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao, the crowd's disappointment quickly disappeared, and they were filled with anticipation for his appearance.

Especially those couples, their disappointment vanished instantly upon learning it wasn't him, and they smiled.

The discipleship ceremony of the Xiao Yao Sect began, and the crowd cheered excitedly, eager to participate.

Master Qingxuan scanned the crowd, then said calmly, "The first test, Heaven Ascending Road!"

As he finished speaking, a sudden change occurred. A Celestial Ladder, shining with golden light, descended obliquely from the entrance of the Xiao Yao Sect until it connected with the ground before stopping.

The light dissipated, revealing a semi-transparent and wide Celestial Ladder before everyone!

Connecting the ground to the Xiao Yao Sect, it reached a height of ten thousand meters, and was wide enough for ten thousand people to walk side by side without being crowded out.

Seeing this Celestial Ladder, people were dumbfounded, at a loss for words.

"Whoa, this Celestial Ladder, I've seen it in novels. It's a typical trial for many sects' disciple recruitment."

"What does it mean? Can someone explain?"

"If I'm not mistaken, it wants us to climb up step by step."

"Really? Then it's pretty easy."

"Heh, you'll find out when you try it."

"But what if we fall and die?"

Each person looked at the ladder, eager to try it out.

[This is the Heaven Ascending Road, created by the Sect Leader]

[To enter the sect, one must ascend the Celestial Road to the end; there are three hundred thousand steps, with higher points awarded for climbing further]

[Those who reach the top can skip all other tests and directly become outer sect disciples]

Upon hearing this, everyone was thrilled by the last sentence.

Those who reach the top can skip all tests and become outer sect disciples. This is an incredible opportunity.

Everyone immediately stretched, preparing to race to the top.

"Wow, even the Great Emperor could think of this! Amazing, I wonder if I can reach the top." Luo Tao was stunned, gulping.

"Go for it." Chen Lan patted him on the shoulder, smiling gently.

"Hmm." Luo Tao nodded, his eyes filled with excitement and a fiery eagerness rising within him!

[Don't worry, if you fall, someone will catch you]

Master Qingxuan added, and suddenly more than ten figures appeared behind him.

Among them were the eight Ascension Powerhouses previously seen and several seemingly elderly men.

[The first test officially begins!]

[Law of Prohibition, activate!]

As the words fell, a vast array immediately activated.

In an instant, all the cultivators flying in the sky lost control and fell to the ground, even the flying swords couldn't hover and fell down.

Everyone was shocked, quickly using spiritual power to protect themselves.

Chen Lan was immune, but he still brought Luo Tao to the ground.

"Whoa, that scared me. What kind of array is this, that prevents everyone from being in the sky?" Luo Tao exclaimed in shock, looking at the intricate Rune Array in the sky.

"It's the Law of Prohibition, it can sever all flight. Within this law, no one can walk on air or use Sword Flight." Chen Lan smiled calmly.

This array, set up by him, was meant to prevent cheating.

"I see, Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao is truly formidable to create such an array." Luo Tao couldn't help but praise Chen Lan again.

"Let's focus on the test."

"Yeah, let's watch the test."

...

Master Qingxuan's actions didn't anger those cultivators who were in the air but instead made them more eager for Xiao Yao Sect and admire Celestial Venerable Xiao Yao even more.

Having such a powerful array shows that this sect is very reliable.

Meanwhile, other sects outside the array could see the array's barrier, each showing a look of surprise.

"That's a high-level Law of Prohibition, even an Immortal Emperor can't fly within it!"

"Whose handiwork is this? Could it be that there is an Eighth Grade Array Daoist among the locals?"

"This array is only a step away from being a top-tier array, infinitely close to perfection. If perfect, even the Celestial Emperor couldn't fly."

"So terrifying, whose handiwork is this? An Eighth Grade Array Daoist, we can't even find a second one in the Cyan Heaven Immortal Realm."

"This must be a leftover array from the sect, they only activated it. How could it be done by locals? Impossible."

How could there be an Eighth Grade Array Daoist among the locals? Even the Cyan Heaven Immortal Realm has only one Ninth Grade Array Daoist, and a gap exists below them, only extending to Sixth Grade.

Even a Seventh Grade is rare to achieve, let alone an Eighth Grade appearing from locals?

Impossible!

Some doubted, some feared.

An Eighth Grade Array Daoist can set an array with a mere thought, using powerful arrays to wipe them out at any moment!

Array Daoists are highly sought after in the Cyan Heaven Immortal Realm, alongside Alchemy Masters and Talisman Masters, forming the formidable trio.

One cannot afford to offend any of the three professions' individuals.

Because they have extensive networks, with a single shout, they can call upon countless powerhouses to annihilate an entire clan.

The higher the grade, the higher the status, the more connections they have.

They only hope that the Eighth Grade Array Daoist doesn't want to kill them.

Otherwise, they will be hunted with nowhere to escape, certain death!

...

[Everyone, please ascend the Celestial Road]

Master Qingxuan announced clearly, dispersing and standing in the sky.

They were not affected by the Law of Prohibition and could fly freely.

As his voice fell, everyone looked toward the Celestial Ladder and rushed towards it!

"Ah, I want to reach the top, I want to become an outer sect disciple!"

"Xiao Yao Sect, here I come, Great Emperor, here I come!"

"Don't fight with me, the entry to Xiao Yao Sect is mine!"

"It's just climbing stairs. I climb stairs daily to lose weight, I don't believe I can't make it up!"

"Heh, you think this is an amusement park? Catch up to me first!"

One by one, they stepped onto the Celestial Ladder.

However, as soon as they stepped on it, they felt an immense pressure, like a massive stone weighing them down, making it hard to breathe!

This Celestial Ladder, improved by Chen Lan, gradually increases pressure from Body Refining to Human Immortal in the end.

Currently, most individuals in Huaxia are at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stage, with only the top ten in the rankings beyond Ascension.

Therefore, the gradually increasing pressure is reasonable.

...

Even though flying is forbidden in this test, those with higher cultivation levels have the ability of Shrinking Earth into Inches, quickly getting far ahead of others.

Peng Dahai was one of them!

"Hahaha, I'm about to reach the top!"

As a Saint King, he easily crossed the ten-thousand-meter Celestial Road in a few steps, reaching the top and becoming the first to do so.

He raised his arms in triumph, like a child who received praise from teachers and parents, exuberantly happy.

Being the first to reach the top, he became a disciple of the Xiao Yao Sect.

However, his achievement was met not with envy but with mockery.

"A Saint King competing with us ordinary people to reach the top, and he's so pleased about it. Isn't it embarrassing?"

"What an embarrassing Saint King, getting this excited."

"Blame it on the Great Emperor's immense charm, even a Saint King couldn't resist."

"Haha, that's true."

Upon hearing this, the triumphant Peng Dahai awkwardly rubbed his nose, realizing his actions were quite embarrassing.

As a Saint King, he should not be embarrassing himself.

Coughing twice, Peng Dahai tried to put on a calm facade, regaining his composure.

"Just express your happiness, you've laughed enough, no need to pretend anymore."

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