Chapter 475 Sect Entrance Examination [1]
Zhao Tian had spent the last six days staying at the inn, walking through the bustling streets of the city, and quietly gathering information about the sect he intended to join.
He had learned much from the people in taverns, shopkeepers, and wandering cultivators. And right now, sitting at one of the tables in the inn, Zhao Tian was having his food as he took the meat with his chopsticks.
He didn't enter the artifact much these six days because staying inside the artifact, he would have to wait twelve days because of the time dilation inside.
So he just stayed outside most of the time...
After finishing his meal, Zhao Tian drank some water and walked out of the inn, as he made his way to the back of the inn.
A small house stood there, a modest building made of stone and wood and at this time, the door also opened as a woman stepped outside tying her hair into a neat bun.
However, seeing Zhao Tian, a quick smile appeared on her lips and she walked to him "Little brother..." n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Zhao Tian returned her smile and spoke "I will be leaving for the sect today..."
Hearing this, the woman smiled gently and tapped on his shoulder "Good luck, Little brother and if you failed.. don't worry."
"Come back to this sister, I will pamper you and after two months, you can retake the examinations."
Zhao Tian chuckled faintly upon hearing this and took her hand as he placed a bag pouch on her palm.
Hm? The woman instantly understood what was in the punch by simply holding it and gasped in shock as she raised her gaze to look at him.
"Little Brother..."
Keeping his smile, Zhao Tian replied "I really like your food here..."
One was a middle-aged wearing a black cloak with some crimson patterns and beside him was another oldman standing behind him looking like his assistant.
The man's cold gaze swept through everyone in the courtyard seeing through their cultivation and most of them were in the 1st to 3rd level of the Soul Refine Stage.
His gaze then fell on Zhao Tian for a second '6th level of Soul Refine stage...'
With a slight cough, he began his speech "I am Eldric Grey, one of the Elders and Wing Masters of the Jade Eclipse Sect."
"As you all know," Eldric continued, "today marks the beginning of the entrance examination for the Jade Eclipse Sect. This sect stands as one of the most prestigious in the Jade Eclipse Star, and it has remained so because only the strongest, most disciplined, and most talented can become part of it." "And today I will be the Examineer for your Sect Entrance..."
Hearing this, the people were pumped up and nodded their heads enthusiastically.
Zhao Tian was not surprised by the Western kind of name in the Sect as there are many people from other stars who come here and he must have climbed the ranking.
And he already knows who this man is...
The Wing Master of Azure Star Wing, one of the 13 wings in the Sect... Eldric Grey.
Eldric Grey continued to speak "Our Jade Eclipse Sect is mostly surrounded by the Great Tianhe forest from the North, East.. touching the South, while the royal capital and many other cities are on the West side."
Many people know this fact as the Great Tianhe forest is one of the biggest forests in the Jade Eclipse Star which stretches for thousands of kilometers and is filled with powerful Astral beasts.
"Your task this time would be collecting the marbles that are spread across the forest by us."
Hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded. Huh? Marbles? To look through all of those thousand kilometers?
Eldric Grey continued "You don't have to panic... we have marked the radius where you will need to find the marble and contains astral beasts appropriate for your cultivation levels. Each of you will be tasked with retrieving special marbles that we have hidden throughout this zone." Everyone let out a sigh of relief and Eldric Grey spoke "You need to at least collect 20 marbles to join the Sect."
His tone grew sharper, "But remember this: the Great Tianhe Forest is not forgiving. Many have lost their lives there, and if you underestimate it, you will join them."
"Only the strong will survive, and only the worthy will join the sect. There will be no assistance from the sect during this trial... your life and success depend entirely on your abilities." "And of course... the top three who get more marbles will gain special rewards."