Elder Yan.
The high-ranking members who had gathered to watch all bowed respectfully to the elder in cyan robes.
Mmm.
Elder Yan gave a slight nod.
Alright, Su Ye, you may begin.
As long as you can make the first segment light up, you are qualified to become a disciple of the Houtu Sect.
Elder Yan said to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei understood that it was best to keep his true identity hidden for now, hence he had taken the name Su Ye.
All eyes in the square were fixed on Ye Yunfei.
The laws of Earth…
Various insights and understandings regarding the laws of Earth surfaced in Ye Yunfei’s mind.
Having once been a Heavenly Emperor, Ye Yunfei had conducted profound research into all manner of universal laws, and he was naturally extremely familiar with the laws of Earth as well.
Besides, not long ago, Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang had practiced earth-sensing arts for several months, deepening his comprehension even further.
It could be said that Ye Yunfei’s understanding of earth-attribute laws far surpassed that of Da Di Daozhang himself.
Boom!
Ye Yunfei stepped forward and punched the cylindrical pillar.
Hum…
The first segment of the pillar lit up directly, radiating a glow.
The first segment lit up! This indicates he has the qualifications to become a disciple of our Houtu Sect!
Immediately, the surrounding crowd began speaking up.
Mmm.
Elder Yan nodded, looking satisfied.
At that moment.
Hum…
The second segment suddenly lit up.
Whoa!
The second segment is lit too! That means he can become an inner sect disciple!
The crowd exclaimed.
Elder Yan’s eyes also brightened.
Suddenly.
Hum!
The third segment lit up.
Impossible!
He can become a core disciple!
Heavens! He hasn’t even entered our Houtu Sect yet, yet he possesses such monstrous aptitude. In the future, his prospects within our sect will surely be limitless!
At this point, everyone in the square was utterly astonished, gasping in shock.
Elder Yan, this youngster’s talent is not bad at all!
Who would have thought our Houtu Sect would recruit another young genius.
The other high-level members present in the square spoke excitedly, one after another.
It must be known that any sect would eagerly seek out young talents.
Because the young geniuses within a sect represented that sect’s future!
Hehe, indeed very good.
Elder Yan was also very satisfied and chuckled.
Master, I told you, Su Ye’s aptitude is definitely no problem. Sufficiently monstrous!
Seeing Ye Yunfei’s performance, Da Di Daozhang also felt relieved.
Entry into the Houtu Sect was now a foregone conclusion.
Right at this moment.
Suddenly.
Hum!
The fourth segment of the cylindrical pillar abruptly lit up, blossoming into a dazzling, eye-catching radiance.
The entire pillar shone brightly, extremely brilliant.
What?
For a moment, everyone was dumbfounded, seemingly unable to believe their own eyes.
The square was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
How is this possible!
According to the tradition of our Houtu Sect, if one can light up the fourth segment of this Houtu Pillar, they are qualified to become a Holy Son!
Moreover, since ancient times, this fourth segment has been used to test if one possesses the qualifications of a Holy Son!
In the past few hundred years, among all the disciples of our Houtu Sect, only two have been able to light up the fourth segment—Senior Brother Ouyang Feng, and Senior Brother Du Fan!
Who would have thought a third would appear today!
Both Senior Brother Ouyang Feng and Senior Brother Du Fan only managed to light up the fourth segment of the Houtu Pillar after cultivating within the sect for nearly a hundred years.
Yet this Su Ye, without even having entered our Houtu Sect, can already light up the fourth segment. Doesn’t that mean his talent surpasses…
…
After a moment of deathly silence, the atmosphere in the square completely erupted, filled with shocked discussions.
Master, since Su Ye has lit up the fourth segment of the Houtu Pillar, does that mean he can become a Holy Son?
At this moment, Da Di Daozhang was also deeply shocked.
He knew Ye Yunfei’s aptitude was formidable, but he hadn’t expected him to directly light up the fourth segment.
Su Ye indeed has the qualifications to become a Holy Son.
Elder Yan’s gaze was also filled with astonishment.
They’re making quite a fuss.
Seeing the expressions of everyone in the square, Ye Yunfei shook his head with a faint smile.
Just then.
A middle-aged man with a square face strode into the square and came to stand before Ye Yunfei.
We pay our respects to the Sect Master!
Everyone in the square, upon seeing this middle-aged man, hurriedly bowed and saluted.
So, this middle-aged man was the Houtu Sect Master!
Having just witnessed the fourth segment of the Houtu Pillar suddenly radiating light, he had rushed over in shock.
Whoosh whoosh…
At this moment, even more high-level figures arrived through the air, landing in the square.
Ye Yunfei’s test had stirred the entire Houtu Sect.
The high-ranking members of the sect, upon hearing the news, had all hurried over.
Ouyang Feng and his master had also arrived.
Brat!
The Houtu Pillar is a sacred artifact of our Houtu Sect! How dare an outsider like you recklessly touch it!
You truly have no regard for the heavens!
Ouyang Feng’s master shot a sharp, intimidating glare at Ye Yunfei and shouted coldly.
Tao Wenzhi! I was the one who had Su Ye take the test.
What do you intend to do?
Elder Yan retorted angrily.
Ouyang Feng’s master was named Tao Wenzhi, and his status was roughly equal to Elder Yan’s.
However, the two had always been mortal rivals.
Especially since both of their disciples were Holy Sonren, vying for the future position of Sect Master, their relationship was even more strained.
They seized every opportunity to make things difficult for one another.
Sect Master, this youngster’s origins are unclear. His purpose in entering our Houtu Sect is unknown. I believe we should first detain him for questioning.
Tao Wenzhi pointed at Ye Yunfei and spoke up.
Hmph!
Tao Wenzhi, over the years, how many people have you introduced into our Houtu Sect? Now that I bring one person here for testing, you dare to create trouble?
Do you really take me for someone easy to bully?!
Yan Tianzong took a forceful step forward, releasing a rolling pressure of spiritual energy.
Haha, Yan Tianzong! Do you want a fight? I’ll oblige!
Tao Wenzhi laughed loudly and also took a step forward, releasing a powerful spiritual pressure of his own.
Immediately, the entire square was enveloped by the spiritual energy pressure released by the two elders, swaying unsteadily as if it could hardly bear the strain.
The other members of Houtu Sect in the square were stunned to see these two elders reaching a point of open confrontation.
However, everyone knew the conflict between these two elders ran deep, and no one could really mediate.
Both elders, please be quiet for now. I will make a decision!
The Sect Master stepped forward, placing himself between the two, and spoke in a deep voice.
Seeing the Sect Master intervene, Tao Wenzhi and Yan Tianzong both snorted coldly, each taking a step back and withdrawing their spiritual pressure.
Young man, strike the pillar again and let me see.
The Sect Master said to Ye Yunfei.
Alright.
Ye Yunfei nodded, stepped forward again, and punched the Houtu Pillar.
Hum hum…
The result remained the same. The four segments of the Houtu Pillar lit up in sequence once more.
The entire Houtu Pillar shone brilliantly, visible from dozens of *li* away!
Another wave of astonished discussion broke out in the square.
For our Houtu Sect, this is truly a monstrous genius unseen for centuries!
The Sect Master himself also appeared extremely excited, gazing at Ye Yunfei as if looking at a treasure.