After handling everything, Jiang Li inspected the surroundings of the cave dwelling.
Confirming there was nothing out of the ordinary, he prepared to leave.
Jiang Li had cultivated in this cave dwelling for many days, and the outer sect entrance examination should be starting soon.
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The Outer Sect of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
In the Outer Sect square, there was a high platform, and an elder with graying hair stood on it.
The elder exuded an extremely cold aura. His grim face slowly surveyed the surrounding miscellaneous disciples of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect.
At this moment, the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect's Outer Sect was crowded with numerous miscellaneous disciples.
Many miscellaneous disciples looked at the elder on the stage with trepidation.
The elder was Yin Jiuhe, the Outer Sect Elder in charge of this entrance examination.
Beside Yin Jiuhe were dozens of Outer Sect disciples, assisting him in managing the examination.
These disciples looked at the disciples below as if they were watching dead people, devoid of any emotion.
"This Outer Sect entrance examination is divided into two rounds. The first round: defeat our sect's Level 1 puppet or endure for half an hour to pass! The second round: disciples will engage in combat. Losers will be eliminated until 100 people are decided!"
"Passing the second round means you will become an Outer Sect disciple of our Yellow Springs Demonic Sect. Following this, there will be a third round of ranking matches, which you may choose to participate in!"
"The first place in the ranking match will directly become an Inner Sect disciple of our Yellow Springs Demonic Sect and will be rewarded with a Profound-tier top-grade martial art and 100 mid-grade spirit stones. Second place will receive 100 mid-grade spirit stones and a Profound-tier high-grade martial art... Eighth place will receive a Profound-tier low-grade martial art and 100 Blood Spirit Pills!"
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Yin Jiuhe's cold voice echoed throughout the entire Outer Sect square from the high platform.
All the disciples' eyes burned with fervor. The first place could directly become an Inner Sect disciple.
This was unprecedented, and a Profound-tier top-grade martial art... and mid-grade spirit stones... Many people's breathing quickened, clearly thrilled by the rewards for first place.
"The reward for first place is so generous, I must get first place. Profound-tier martial arts, mid-grade spirit stones, Inner Sect disciple spots, they will all be mine..."
"Then second place is mine, no one is allowed to snatch it. I am determined to get second place..."
"I want third... I'll see who dares..."
"I don't have high demands, as long as I can pass the examination and become an Outer Sect disciple..."
"+1"
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The surrounding disciples chattered amongst themselves, the atmosphere extremely heated.
Yin Jiuhe, looking at the fervent disciples below, a cold light flashed in his eyes. Good, get excited...
The Outer Sect disciples beside Yin Jiuhe were quite shocked. They also hadn't expected the rewards for this examination to be so generous.
Among these disciples was one at the sixth level of Qi Gathering, Wang Xuan, who had previously sent people to search for Jiang Li.
Wang Xuan exchanged glances with the Outer Sect disciples beside him, a glint of fervor in their eyes.
They were also extremely tempted by these rewards.
Following this, Yin Jiuhe continued to explain the details of the examination, and the atmosphere became even more fervent.
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Jiang Li, almost missing it, panted slightly. He had lingered too long in the cave dwelling of that Divine Sea realm cultivator.
Jiang Li had practically run the entire way with his [Spirit Snake Steps] activated.
"Brother Jiang Li, you're here?" As soon as Jiang Li arrived at the Outer Sect square, he heard a familiar voice.
A young man in a miscellaneous disciple uniform looked at Jiang Li with pleasant surprise.
The young man was Lin Dong.
Jiang Li slowly turned around and saw Lin Dong approaching him.
Jiang Li immediately activated the Life Script System.
[Name]: Lin Dong
[Realm]: Triple Heaven of Qi Gathering
[Destiny]: Protagonist of Destiny (Purple-Gold), Turns Calamity into Fortune (Purple), Abundant Help (Purple), Peach Blossom Luck (Purple).
[Favorability]: 40
[Life Script]: Protagonist of "Rebellion Against Heaven and Earth". Originally the young master of a small secular dynasty, after being captured by the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect, he began his path as the protagonist of destiny.
[Turns Calamity into Fortune]: No matter how great the danger, it will eventually be resolved, and benefits will be gained from it.
[Abundant Help]: Often receives inexplicable opportunities and kind assistance.
[Peach Blossom Luck]: Full of romantic luck, very easily gains the favor of women...
[Recent Turning Point]: Today, he repeatedly defeated opponents in the Outer Sect examination, attracting the attention of the Yellow Springs Demonic Sect Saintess, and receiving a reward of top-tier martial arts.
6 days later, he accompanied the Saintess on a mission and obtained a high-grade spirit treasure.
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Jiang Li's pupils contracted. This Lin Dong had actually reached the Triple Heaven of Qi Gathering.
He had risked his life to snatch so many opportunities and had only reached the Fifth Heaven of Qi Gathering, yet this guy was almost catching up to him so easily.
Moreover, there was a faint aura of killing intent on Lin Dong, indicating he had undergone some tempering.
Is this the Son of Destiny? Amazing...
It seems this is a long-term leek... oh no... good brother... can develop him long-term...
Has this Demonic Sect Saintess become entangled with Lin Dong? Both martial arts and treasures.
Now that he possessed a Profound-tier top-grade martial art, Jiang Li was no longer particularly concerned about the Demonic Sect Saintess.
This kind of person was definitely extremely troublesome. He only needed to continuously plunder opportunities to grow quickly, no need to get involved in their affairs.
However, this high-grade spirit treasure might be worth seeing if he could get his hands on it.
"Brother Jiang Li, I thought you weren't participating in this Outer Sect examination?" Lin Dong said with a smile, his eyes showing a hint of joy.
Jiang Li had saved Lin Dong's life at the cliff behind the mountain last time, and Lin Dong was extremely grateful.
Jiang Li smiled and then said, half-truthfully and half-falsely, "I was just out cultivating for a few days. You know, I'm being targeted by the Outer Sect disciple Wang Xuan, so I have to be careful!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Dong snorted coldly, "Brother Jiang Li, don't worry. A mere Wang Xuan, once I pass the Outer Sect examination, he'll be the first to be sacrificed!"
Jiang Li's heart stirred. This Lin Dong was quite loyal.
Good, good, this leek, no, brother, I've made up my mind to befriend you.
After speaking, Lin Dong looked at Wang Xuan on the stage with undisguised disgust.
Wang Xuan on the stage seemed to sense Lin Dong's gaze and looked over.
Wang Xuan looked at the unfamiliar face below. What was this inexplicable malice? Wang Xuan naturally did not recognize Lin Dong.
Forget it, he's just a trash miscellaneous disciple. I'll find an opportunity to get rid of him later.
The person next to him looked a little familiar. Wang Xuan's mind instantly brought up the information and image of Jiang Li that his subordinates had investigated.
It's Jiang Li!
Wang Xuan's eyes lit up. This guy had finally appeared.
Later, Wang Xuan conducted a very rigorous investigation of the Outer Sect.
He finally learned that Shen Yanliang, whom he had sent to investigate Jiang Li, had been killed by Jiang Li.
Including Zhang Hu, this Jiang Li had already killed two of his subordinates.
This made Wang Xuan's hatred for Jiang Li reach its peak.
Wang Xuan had mobilized many men to search for Jiang Li these past few days but found nothing.
They had even set up ambushes in various places in the Outer Sect, but none of them had found Jiang Li.
Now, since he had delivered himself to his doorstep, he could not be blamed for being impolite.
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