462: Introducing the rules for accepting apprentices

"Alright, alright, I'll go to Artifact Refining right now. Grand Elder, hurry up and call Elder Zhao and the others to help!"

Hearing that Li Big Saber wanted Elder Zhao Da and the others to help, and would even assign people to assist him later.

Zhu Heizi immediately agreed with a beaming smile, then quickly rushed towards the Time Pagoda, as if afraid Li Big Saber would go back on his word.

"Heh, that Elder Zhu."

Seeing Zhu Heizi disappear in a flash, Li Big Saber smiled and shook his head, then notified Elder Zhao Da and the others Cultivating in the Time Pagoda to help Zhu Heizi with the Artifact Refining.

As all the matters concerning accepting Disciples within the Qingtian Immortal Sect were properly arranged.

Li Big Saber also instructed Bai Jie and Wang Three Spears, the two Outer Sect Elders, to go outside the Sect to maintain order for the recruitment and simultaneously receive those undergoing Ascension.

Although the Qingtian Immortal Sect in the Immortal Realm was accepting Disciples, they couldn't neglect those Ascending from the Lower Realm.

After all, these people were also part of the Qingtian Immortal Sect's strength, and their Ascension shouldn't be affected by the Immortal Realm's recruitment.

After arranging everything, Li Big Saber didn't idle either, supervising the Artifact Refining progress while guiding the Ascending individuals to advance.

Three days passed in a flash amidst the busy work.

On the morning of this day, Li Big Saber tidied his attire and appeared as promised in the sky outside the Qingtian Immortal Sect.

Seeing Li Big Saber appear, countless Cultivators from the Hongmeng Immortal Realm began to grow excited.

During these three days, the number of Cultivators near the Qingtian Immortal Sect surged from the original more than ten billion to over fifty billion.

Moreover, even more Cultivators were gathering behind the crowd from various directions.

If it weren't for Wang Three Spears and Bai Jie, both emitting Peak Immortal Emperor aura and shouting at those who arrived later, the area near the Qingtian Immortal Sect would likely have become a stampede.

"Oh! The Elder recruiting Disciples for the Qingtian Immortal Sect has come out! The Disciple Recruitment Assembly is about to begin!"

"Haha, it's finally starting! I'm finally going to join the Qingtian Immortal Sect!"

"Gagaga, you trash, don't celebrate too early. The Qingtian Immortal Sect isn't a place just anyone can enter. As an Immortal Emperor-level Sect, the recruitment requirements must be incredibly high."

"That's right. I wonder what the Qingtian Immortal Sect's requirements for accepting Disciples are. If they're too strict, it will be hard to get in."

Hundreds of billions of Cultivators from the Immortal Realm looked at Li Big Saber, some with excitement, others with worry.

Although they really wanted to join the Qingtian Immortal Sect easily, an Immortal Emperor-level Sect would surely have strict requirements regarding all aspects of its Disciples, so they dared not hold too much hope.

"Everyone! Quiet down! This Elder will now announce the rules for accepting Disciples!"

Watching the Cultivators below with their varying expressions, Li Big Saber channeled his Peak Immortal Emperor Cultivation Base, spreading his voice to the ears of all the Cultivators.

"Hiss, stop talking quickly, listen to the Immortal Sect Elder announce the recruitment rules!"

"Right, right, shut up! Listening to the recruitment rules is important!"

Hearing Li Big Saber speak, hundreds of billions of Cultivators instantly closed their mouths, staring intently at Li Big Saber, waiting for him to introduce the recruitment rules.

Seeing that all the Cultivators had quieted down, Li Big Saber nodded and began to speak slowly.

"The Qingtian Immortal Sect's recruitment process has only two stages. The first stage is the talent testing ladder. This ladder has 1,200 steps. Those who pass 600 steps can become Outer Sect Disciples of my Qingtian Immortal Sect; those who pass 800 steps can become Inner Sect Disciples; and those who pass 1,000 steps can be taken as a Direct Disciple by our Sect Master!"

"Hiss, the talent testing ladder? What kind of recruitment treasure is that? I've never heard of it before!"

"That's right. Every faction has treasures for testing talent, but I've never heard of using a ladder to test talent!"

Hearing Li Big Saber finish explaining the talent testing ladder, hundreds of billions of Immortal Realm Cultivators looked bewildered and discussed in hushed tones.

Although recruitment in their Immortal Realm also involved testing talent, it was usually done through the Cultivators' own communication; they had never heard of testing talent just by walking a ladder.

"Alright, that was the first stage!"

"The second stage of the Qingtian Immortal Sect's recruitment is the Illusion Test. Only by passing the illusion can you formally become a Disciple of my Qingtian Immortal Sect. Otherwise, even if your talent meets the standard, you will still be eliminated!"

While hundreds of billions of Cultivators were whispering, Li Big Saber proceeded to introduce the stage involving the Illusion Demon Realm.

"Holy crap, there's an Illusion Test too! This kind of test eliminates people for the most arbitrary reasons."

"That's right. An illusion will reveal a person's truest nature. It's clear that the Qingtian Immortal Sect wants to eliminate Disciples with improper hearts."

As Li Big Saber finished introducing the illusion demon mirror stage, the Cultivators below changed from bewildered to utterly astonished.

Some who felt guilty, upon hearing about the illusion stage, already felt like retreating, not wanting their dark side to be seen by others.

"Alright, the recruitment rules have been fully introduced. Those who wish to participate, stand still where you are. For those who wish to leave, my Qingtian Immortal Sect can allow you to depart."

Seeing some young faces among the Cultivators below whose expressions became unnatural after hearing about the illusion demon mirror stage, Li Big Saber said calmly.

Since these people already felt guilty, he didn't want to waste time testing those with improper hearts. Allowing them to leave on their own was also a good choice.