Chapter 8 Test (Part 2)

  There is a disciple who brings over a chair and asks Lei Xingfeng to sit down.

  The test is very simple, a star python drum and a jade-colored pillar. The disciple of the test only needs to put his hand on the jade-colored pillar to get an evaluation, and use his palm to tap the star python drum to get a potential assessment of this person, which is very accurate.

  The jade-colored pillar is for testing properties. When you put your palm on it, single property is one color, double property is two colors, and triple property is three colors. It's crystal clear and impossible to cheat. Generally speaking, those with three colors are basically eliminated at the edge, and those with four colors and four properties are directly sent home.

  Lei Xingfeng just happened to see someone measure out a double color, and the young man's face revealed an ecstatic expression. The Jade-colored pillar edge's Tai Meng disciple said: "Go to the Star Drum, hit it hard."

  The young man responded with a sound, he came to the edge of the star python drum and slammed it with all his might.

  Xīng Mǎng drum, with a diameter of about one meter, hangs on a steel frame. Its shape doesn't resemble a drum but rather a gong, except that it's made from Xīng Mǎng skin. The surface is dark and unremarkable. This thing is a treasure that every large sect has. Generally speaking, the larger this Xīng Mǎng drum is, the more accurate its testing will be.

  The young man smashed his fist onto the drumhead.

  Then came a low rumble.

  Lei Xingfeng also saw the star python drum test for the first time, so he focused his attention on the drum surface. He only saw that young man punch down with one fist, and the drum surface rippled in a circle. Immediately after, another wave of ripples rose up, and finally, a circle of almost invisible ripples rose up.

  By the side, a Tai Alliance disciple said: "Two circles strong... Lower quality upper."

  The young man's face suddenly turned white, and then the Tai Meng disciple said: "Go to the outer gate to report, you're lucky, we've been short of people recently. With your qualifications, entering the outer gate is a bit difficult."

  Han Jue also sat down beside Lei Xingfeng and smiled: "Brother Lei has also tested it before?"

  Lei Xingfeng shook his head and said: "This is the first time I've seen a Star Python Drum, I've never seen it before."

  Han Jie said: "This pass is the most deadly, people with single attributes are tested and their qualifications are poor, they can only enter the outer gate. Some people have dual attributes but have superior qualifications, directly entering the inner gate, and even becoming a direct disciple. Here, someone calls it Xing Mang Drum, also known as the Deadly Drum."

  "What is superior quality?"

  Han Jue said: "Nine cycles of waves, absolutely top-notch talent."

  Another young man stepped forward, and with a punch on the Star Python Drum, waves of ripples appeared one after another, a total of four circles of ripples emerged, but the last circle was already very weak. The Taizong disciples at the side said: "Medium to lower innate quality, single attribute, can enter the inner gate." In an instant, that young man excitedly shed tears, entering the inner gate meant that he would from now on enter a great world of cultivation, and his future life would be completely changed.

  One by one, the young men tested their skills in the past, and Lei Xingfeng only discovered that so far, not a single person was able to hit nine rings, which is equivalent to being top-notch. He said: "Han brother, more than ten people have passed, how come there isn't a single one who can pass?"

  Han Jian was speechless for a moment, and after a while, he smiled bitterly: "Don't mention ten or more, this time recruiting disciples, if there is one top-notch talent, haha, you will find that the entire Tai Alliance will be shaken. At that time, countless old guys... will come to fight for the disciple."

  "Uh, that's so little."

  "Han Jie said: 'Don't mention top-notch talent, even if it's upper-middle or upper-lower, there are countless people fighting for it. As long as it's top-notch talent, it's good talent. If it's single-attribute, it's even more unattainable.'"

  "Three attributes! Hmm, go to Xingwang Drum and punch it with all your might."

  A little girl said timidly: "Brother... did I pass?"

  "Not yet qualified, need to go to Xīng Bāngǔ to confirm qualifications, if it's good, there's still hope."

  This was an extremely frail little girl, looking like she was only eleven or twelve years old. One glance and you could tell that she was malnourished. Lei Xingfeng asked in a low voice, "How old do you have to be to come here for the test?"

  Han Jie said: "At least fourteen years old, generally fifteen years old, sixteen years old is a bit late, because before entering formal practice, a certain amount of exercise is needed, otherwise the body can't handle it, this Lei brother should understand."

  One or two years of buffering time is enough. Lei Xingfeng nodded, he knew that the little girl in front of him who was taking the test should be around 14 years old.

  That little girl walked up to the Star Drum, looked at her fist, then looked at the Star Drum, and after working up the courage, she hit it with a bang. The number of ripples that appeared had nothing to do with how hard she hit it, but rather with her innate talent. The Star Drum's specialty was that as long as you used a bit of strength, it would reflect your potential and talent, an extremely strange characteristic.

  One circle of ripples, then another circle of ripples, six circles of ripples appeared continuously, the last circle of ripples was almost invisible. The Taizhen disciple was also frightened and said: "Talent... Upper grade lower..."

  Suddenly, there was a commotion. This is the first top-notch disciple so far. A burst of surprise, followed by a sigh, three attributes, even with top-notch qualifications, cultivation is still troublesome.

  That Taizong disciple kept shaking his head, three attributes, this is also too pitiful. If it were dual attributes, I estimate that even if he couldn't become a direct disciple, at least he would be an inner sect disciple. But with three attributes, it's more troublesome. He hesitated for a moment and didn't categorize the little girl as an outer sect disciple, but instead said: "Three attributes, upper grade lower innate talent, pending!"

  The Cold Bird said: "It's really a pity, alas! This little girl is at a loss, how can she be three attributes? What a waste, top-notch talent!"

  Lei Xingfeng smiled and said, "Having top-notch qualifications is good enough." He knew that relying solely on single attributes was far from sufficient. If the qualifications were not up to par, cultivation would be slow. He said, "Give me a copy of that little girl's information."

  Han Jie nodded: "No problem...... Eh, Brother Lei, what's this?"

  "Hmm, I might take some people back with me, let's see who's destined."

  Han Jue's face showed a hint of confusion, he couldn't understand why Lei Xingfeng could accept Tai Meng's disciple, with his level still unable to reach the high-level decisions of Tai Meng. However, this was not his focus, he immediately beckoned to a Tai Meng disciple and asked him to bring over that little girl's information.

  At this time, Lei Xingfeng saw the Grandmaster of Tai Meng accompanying Xin Zhaolun and Fei Lun to come over, with a group of high-ranking officials from Tai Meng following behind.

  Everyone in the hall stood up and went out to greet him. Leixing Feng also followed to the entrance of the hall, Xinzhaolun smiled: "A Feng, have you seen a good candidate?"

  Lei Xingfeng said: "There is one that's still okay, unfortunately its attributes are a bit poor, three attributes, but it's top-notch quality."

  Xin Zhaolun said: "Three attributes... a bit off, dual attributes, potential reached upper level, hehe, this is almost enough, let's just forget about it again, it's too difficult to cultivate and consumes too many resources."

  Lei Xingfeng had no experience in cultivating people, so he said: "Let's take another look, I don't quite understand either."

  Everyone entered the testing hall, with Tai Meng disciples moving chairs over, and one by one they all sat down. At this time, whether it was those who came to take the test or the Tai Meng disciples in the hall, each and every one of them appeared exceptionally tense. A loud voice suddenly rang out: "Don't be nervous, look, the Grandmaster and the Elder have arrived. If your talent is good, you'll be in luck; if not, you might even be taken on as a disciple right here on the spot."

  Suddenly, a burst of discussion erupted from the great hall to the outside, and the entire playground waiting for testing was boiling. What a joke! The Taizong's Palm Gate and Elder were usually invisible, but this time they actually came to the test hall. Originally, they would wait until the test was over and then gather those with good qualifications and potential to make a selection. Now, if they pass the test, they will be taken as apprentices directly.

  One by one, the young boys and girls walked into the hall, each with a tense expression on their face. Even with the constant reassurance from the Taixu disciples, it had little effect. No one could be relaxed and at ease. This was a moment that would change their fate, equivalent to a new beginning in life. Once they were accepted as disciples, no matter who accepted them, their lives would undergo a drastic transformation, not just their own lives but also their families would experience tremendous changes.

  Lei Xingfeng understood in his heart that this kind of test wasn't something where you'd get a good result just because you worked hard. No matter how hard you tried, your innate potential and talent had already decided your fate.

  A sturdy young man came in, actually with these real-life high-level masters, just relying on the extraordinary eyesight, they could perceive how the other's qualifications and potential were, but this was not accurate, if tested, it would be completely different, testing can detect the most subtle changes.

  So when that young man came in, almost all the real people straightened their bodies and saw that this child's potential and qualifications were quite good.

  As expected, Taoming's disciple loudly said: "Single attribute, fire system single attribute!"

  Right after that young man, a fist hit the star python drum, and ripples appeared one after another.

  Tai Meng's disciple said loudly: "Medium to high quality..." He shook his head and said in a low voice: "What a pity..."

  Lei Xingfeng nodded silently to himself, it was indeed a pity. If he had reached the upper level of qualifications, people would have started fighting over him. However, this qualification was already very good.

  That Taomeng disciple said: "Enter the inner door and wait for a fixed position." What is meant by waiting for a fixed position is to see if there are any masters who will take you as their direct apprentice, this treatment is much better than that of an inner door disciple, with much better conditions, having a master with high skills to protect you, in Taomeng the status is completely different.

  The young man's face was filled with excitement, he stomped his foot heavily, and waved his fists repeatedly. Before leaving, he didn't forget to salute the master sitting in the chair, leaving a good impression on everyone.

  At this time, a little girl came in, looking delicate and confident on her face. Lei Xingfeng suddenly stood up, his eyes fixed on her.

  Xin Zhaolun said: "A Feng, what's wrong?"

  "An acquaintance?" Fei Lun asked curiously.

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