Over the past several dozen millennials, he had tested eight of them who had comprehended the Eye of Insight, and every single one of them had viewed him as a god or a saint. None of them dared to show the slightest disrespect toward him, and when they saw the Divine Eyes of the Ninth Netherworld, they were even more impressed with it. They cultivated it strictly, fearing that their lack of aptitude would taint such a profound technique.
Yet, this fellow actually stumped him with a single glance, and then … ran off to sleep!
So calm, so sweet …
Are you sure that you won't be able to solve this problem?
Shaking his head in frustration, Zhang Xuan sat down helplessly and fell into deep contemplation as he stared at the Divine Eyes of the Ninth Netherworld.
As displeased as he was, he knew that there was nothing wrong with what Zhang Xuan had said. Just the few questions that he had asked showed that the other party's comprehension of the Divine Eyes of the Ninth Netherworld was on par with his.
If he couldn't solve this problem, he wouldn't be able to cultivate blindly.
If he had doubts about the Divine Eyes of the Ninth Netherworld and lacked confidence in his cultivation, how could he forge ahead bravely and strive for greater heights?
Some time later, Zhang Xuan stretched his back lazily and opened his eyes.
He hadn't been idling ever since he arrived at Qianchong Empire. He had been cultivating diligently and guiding Zhang Jiuxiao along the way, so he was already exhausted. He was in the inner sanctum, and Sage Kui was watching over him, so there shouldn't be any problems. Thus, he was able to relax and sleep soundly.
"Three days and three nights?"
Standing up and stretching his back lazily, Zhang Xuan calculated the time in his mind, and he couldn't help but be astonished.
He thought that he had only slept for a day, but who could have thought that he had slept for three days straight? Just thinking about it made him feel a little embarrassed.
Perhaps it was because he had been under too much pressure recently that he hadn't been able to rest properly. The sudden relaxation had caused him to lose track of time, and that was why time had passed so quickly.
"Did that fellow solve my problem?"
Recalling something, Zhang Xuan turned his gaze toward Sage Kui, only to see that the latter's body was already fading away. His eyes were bloodshot, and there was an indescribable air of vicissitudes on his face. It was as if he had expended all of his energy, spirit, and vitality, leaving him on the verge of collapse.
"What's wrong with you?"
Zhang Xuan's lips twitched in astonishment.
The other party was still fine before he fell asleep, so why did he suddenly become like that?
"You're finally awake …" Sage Kui's face reddened.
Sage Kui's face reddened as he replied, "I have been pondering over your question for three days now, but I am still unable to answer it!"
He had thought that he would at least be able to resolve one of them within three days, but in the end, he had overestimated himself.
The more he thought about these problems, the more his confidence in the cultivation technique was shaken. Even now, he doubted whether the path he had taken in the past was the right one.
"If you can't think of anything, forget it. It's not a big deal! You just have to pay more attention when you cultivate in the future … "Zhang Xuan consoled Zhang Xuan.
"…" Sheng Xin was even more speechless.
Why do I feel like he's a student?
"The duration of the assessment is three days. Should I go out now?"
Looking around, Zhang Xuan realized that he was still in the folded space. Puzzled, he asked, "What about my points?"
Everyone else had gone to take the test, but he had slept for three days. What if he didn't pass?
"Wait a moment, I'll help you get some points now …"
An awkward expression appeared on Sage Kui's face.
He had been so focused on solving the other party's problem that he had completely forgotten about this matter …
If a sanctum head like him couldn't even become a student, there was no need for the Sanctum of Sages to exist anymore.
In the past, he would always take advantage of the time when the sanctum head candidates were cultivating the Divine Eyes of the Ninth Netherworld to help them increase their points. However, he had been too traumatized this time around, so he had completely forgotten about this matter.
A moment later, he heaved a sigh of relief.
"Alright, your points are sufficient for you to enter the Elite Division!"
"Thank you!"
Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he also came to a realization.
While the previous eight sanctum heads did not fall into a deep sleep as soon as they arrived at the Sanctum of Sages, they had been diligently cultivating the Divine Eyes of the Ninth Netherworld, so it was unlikely that they had the time to earn points.
Without a doubt, the reason why they were able to become a student was due to the efforts of the first sanctum head of the Sanctum of Sages.
He was the one who had designed the Mountain Gate examination, so it was not a big deal for him to earn some points.
"Work hard and try to break the seal on the Sanctum Head Token as soon as possible so that you can become the sanctum head and pass down Kong Shi's will and teacher's cultivation technique to the next generation!"
Sage Kui instructed as anticipation gleamed in his eyes.
The young man before him was different from the previous sanctum heads. Perhaps, he might really be able to carve out a new path for himself.
He might be able to perfect the Divine Eyes of the Ninth Netherworld and bring them to greater heights!
"Don't worry, I will!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
The position of the sanctum head was extremely important to him. It would allow him to marry Lozosy openly, and it would increase his chances of success.
At the same time, he would also be able to obtain more resources so that he could become a Nine Stars master teacher as soon as possible.
Regardless of which it was, he would not give up on it.
"Un!"
Sage Kui nodded in satisfaction as he waved his hand.
Zhang Xuan felt his body jolting, and the scenery before him changed once more.
Hula!
A massive door appeared before him, and he stepped in. The next moment, he found himself standing in the square from before.
"I'm back already?"
Zhang Xuan blinked his eyes in astonishment. He quickly scanned the surroundings, and he saw many of the students who had competed with one another to enter the Sanctum of Sages three days ago. At this moment, some of them were overjoyed while others were dejected.
Even though they were unable to see the situation on the jade tablet, they were still able to gauge how well they had performed. As soon as they came out, they had a rough idea of what had happened.
Just as he was about to look for the group that had come with him, the door before him suddenly flashed, and a figure walked out. It was none other than Zhang Jiuxiao.
"How was the examination?"
"I'm not too sure either, but it shouldn't be too much of a problem!"
Zhang Jiuxiao's eyes lit up in gratitude.
"Oh? What did you do in the examination? "
He was confident that he would be able to get into the top five hundred of the ten thousand students, so what did he do in the examination?
"I have reached Half-Quintessence in swordsmanship, and I have also cultivated the Three Swords of Lingxu. Even though my swordsmanship is still lacking, I can still be considered to be at the very top of the group!"
Zhang Jiuxiao said.
On the way here from Qianchong Empire, the young man before him had imparted him swordsmanship in detail, and this had greatly increased his comprehension of swordsmanship, allowing him to reach Half-Quintessence.
Paired with the Three Swords of Lingxu, even the famed Ma Minghai was no match for him. It should not be too difficult for him to stand out from the crowd.
"That's good!"
Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief.
The reason why he had spent so much time and effort guiding the other party was so that he could pass the examination and become a student of the Sanctum of Sages. If the other party failed, it would not look good on him either!
"I have already calculated my results, and I should be able to become a student of the Sanctum of Sages. However, it'll be difficult for me to get into the Elite Division!"
Zhang Jiuxiao said.
"Elite Division?"
This was the second time that Zhang Xuan had heard this name, and he couldn't help but look at Zhang Jiuxiao in bewilderment.
"The Elite Division is a division that only the top geniuses of the Sanctum of Sages are allowed to enter. There are a total of fifty people in total! Those who are able to enter are all geniuses among geniuses! "
Zhang Jiuxiao said with a yearning look in his eyes.
"Only fifty?" Zhang Xuan was astonished.
Of the five hundred who were accepted into the Elite Division, only fifty would be accepted into the Elite Division.
Just from the stringent selection process, it could be seen how outstanding those who were able to enter the Elite Division were.
"Indeed. Those who are able to enter the Elite Division will have a bright future ahead of them. Even the weakest of them can become the head of a powerful clan. If I can enter the Elite Division, my standing in the Zhang Clan might even be higher than Zhang Qian!"
Zhang Jiuxiao said.
"Don't the Sage Clans determine one's standing based on one's bloodline?" Zhang Xuan asked in bewilderment.
"That's true, but … that isn't the only criterion. Some of the side families with impure bloodlines are able to achieve outstanding results through their own strength, and that's why they are highly valued as well!"
Zhang Jiuxiao explained. "Given the standing of the Sanctum of Sages in the Master Teacher Continent, those who are able to enter the Elite Division are bound to have connections that no one can compare to!"
"That's true!"
Zhang Xuan nodded in agreement.
Those who were able to enter the Elite Division of the Sanctum of Sages were all top-notch figures in the Master Teacher Continent. Even if they couldn't become court heads, hall masters, or hall masters in the future, they would still be able to become elders at the very least!
Being in the same class as the Elite Division was a huge advantage in itself, and there was no one who could compete with them.
On the other hand, the Ordinary Division was much weaker in comparison.
"Right, Zhang Shi, how many points do you have? Can you calculate it? Do you stand a chance of entering the Elite Division? "
After saying those words, Zhang Jiuxiao turned to Zhang Xuan and asked curiously.
He knew a lot about the capabilities of the young man before him, and if he were to give it his all, it should be possible for him to enter the Elite Division.
However, he couldn't say for sure. After all, there were simply too many experts in the Elite Division.
This was a gathering of the youngest geniuses of the Master Teacher Continent, so it would be extremely difficult for Zhang Xuan to stand out from the crowd.
"This …"
Zhang Xuan smiled bitterly. "I'm not too sure either."
Even though Sage Kui had told him that he would be able to enter the Elite Division, he didn't know how many points were required.
"You're not too sure?"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan wasn't willing to speak about it, Zhang Jiuxiao decided not to probe any further. With a smile, he said, "Actually, it's fine if Zhang Shi doesn't say anything. The results should be done by now, and they will be announced very soon!"
Since the examination was over, the results should be out very soon.
If nothing unexpected happened, they would know who would be able to pass and who wouldn't today.
"Un."
Zhang Xuan understood this as well. The two of them found Ma Minghai and the others, and they walked over to them.
Ma Minghai and Sun Qian didn't seem to be too worried about their results. However, the others didn't seem to be in a good mood. They had worried looks on their faces, as if they didn't have the slightest confidence in their results.
But that was to be expected. There were simply too many geniuses in the Sanctum of Sages. Even though they could be considered to be at the very top of their clans and empires, they still couldn't compare to the experts of the various occupations and alliances.
"I wonder how many of them will be able to enter the Elite Division …"
Seeing the anxious looks on everyone's faces, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but sigh deeply.
To become an expert, no matter where one was, one had to face a cruel fate.
It wasn't something that could be accomplished easily.
Take Zhang Xuan for example. If he hadn't been so outstanding, he wouldn't have been able to climb all the way to where he was today.
…
After the examination came to an end, all of the examinees walked out of the entrance, and the jade tablet in the Hall of Results was refreshed for the last time.
The envoys stood before the jade tablet and stared at it anxiously.
(Author's Note: My Daughter Gaia Alaya
The Age of Chaos had come to an end, and the vitality of the world had returned.
All kinds of existences hidden in history have awakened, be it the Qi cultivators of the ancient era or the gods of Mount Olympus.
Our story begins with a young man named Xia Yu, who coincidentally adopted Gaia Loli and Alaya Loli.)
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