Not to mention the Taiyi Sect Supreme Sect Leader, elders, and sect master, even the peak masters of various peaks were very fond of Junior Martial Aunt.
These disciples responsible for reception were repeatedly warned by the disciples sent from various peaks that they must never neglect Junior Martial Aunt and must treat her with utmost importance.
It wasn't the first time these reception disciples had handled such reception duties; they had previously received disciples from other major Cultivation World Families, but none of them had ever enjoyed such a grand reception as their Junior Martial Aunt.
Junior Martial Aunt had just arrived at Taiyi Sect; if they could gain even a little of her favor, it would be akin to an immediate ascent to heaven for them.
Damn it, why were they so slow to react and speak, letting others get ahead!
Given Junior Martial Aunt's talent, passing the Mind-Questioning Ladder in a little over ten minutes was perfectly normal, wasn't it!
Wen Xiangjie was taken to a specially prepared lounge to rest, a privilege not afforded to those who arrived later from the Mind-Questioning Ladder.
Zhang Yu's level was high, and his talent was excellent, with an initial Root Bone of 7, Comprehension of 6, and Luck of 6; he climbed a total of 5135 steps on the Mind-Questioning Ladder, which was already considered a good score.
When he was teleported by the Mind-Questioning Ladder to the main sect gate, and the number 5135 appeared on the stone tablet, the newcomers who had arrived before him from the Mind-Questioning Ladder couldn't help but let out gasps of awe.
"He actually climbed 5135 steps! Is he the third one today to pass the halfway mark?"
"This batch of newcomers is so impressive, the competitive pressure is immense..."
"I wonder if there will be anyone even more amazing later. Alas, I only climbed 3672 steps. I originally thought I could join the inner sect as an inner disciple, but now it seems a bit difficult."
"I just hope I can join Taiyi Sect, even as an outer disciple would be great."
"5135 steps, he should definitely be an inner disciple."
Hearing everyone's discussions and praises about him, despite being drenched in sweat and looking disheveled, Zhang Yu remained quite proud.
Although his serendipity was a bit low, and the Family he was born into wasn't very good, in his opinion, strength was paramount in the Cultivation World, and with his good Root Bone and Comprehension values, he was sure to achieve great things in the future.
When the reception disciples received Zhang Yu, their expressions softened considerably.
"You're Zhang Yu, right? Come this way. Once all the newcomers who passed the Mind-Questioning Ladder have arrived, we will conduct the spiritual root test together."
This was done to facilitate the sect master, elders, and peak masters of Taiyi Sect in selecting disciples uniformly.
After all, the time of these newcomers was naturally not comparable to that of the big shots.
Wen Xiangjie could have skipped this step, but she chose not to, because the enemy was in the dark while she was in the open.
Everyone from the Families knew Wen Xiangjie's identity, but Wen Xiangjie didn't know which Family members had entered the game instance with her.
When the spiritual root test occurred, Wen Xiangjie's appearance would definitely attract the attention of these Family members, and she could use this to identify some of them.
Zhang Yu was led by the reception disciple to the resting area.
The resting area was a unified large room, where spiritual tea and pastries made from spiritual plants were available for newcomers to take freely.
Both the spiritual tea and the pastries made from spiritual plants contained spiritual power.
Cultivators cannot easily consume mortal food because it contains impurities, so spiritual tea and food made from spiritual plants and spiritual beast meat are rare delicacies for cultivators.
Most of these newcomers who passed the Mind-Questioning Ladder test came from humble backgrounds and had never tasted such delicious and spiritual food before. After consuming it, each of them was amazed and couldn't help but eat a lot.
Even Zhang Yu couldn't resist eating a bit more.
Here, Zhang Yu also saw the two people others had mentioned who had climbed more Mind-Questioning Ladder floors than him. As expected, these two were also from Families: one was Lin Zhaoting from the Lin Family, and the other was Zhou Yibin from the Zhou Family.
Both of these individuals were Level 60 powerhouses, so their basic attributes were definitely better than his, no wonder they climbed more Mind-Questioning Ladder floors than him.
The three subtly exchanged glances but did not gather to chat.
After the last newcomer who passed the Mind-Questioning Ladder was led to the resting area, the reception disciple addressed the crowd: "Now, everyone, follow me into the main sect for the spiritual root test."
The people in the resting area immediately perked up, feeling both nervous and excited.
Whether they could successfully join Taiyi Sect and how they would develop in the future, their entire fate rested on this one step.
Spiritual root, spiritual root!
They wanted a supreme spiritual root!
They wanted to ascend to heaven in one step!
The previously somewhat noisy resting area suddenly quieted down. Everyone silently followed behind the reception disciple and entered the main sect.
Upon entering the main sect area, everyone felt their breathing clear, as abundant spiritual energy circulated throughout their bodies with each breath, making them feel somewhat light and airy.
The main sect was truly the immortal realm described in storybooks, with spiritual herbs and immortal flowers blooming freely.
Above the majestic and grand building in front of them hung a plaque—
Taiyi Sect Main Sect.
Everyone looked at the plaque with longing. They knew that the important figures of Taiyi Sect must be inside this main sect now, observing their performance.
Only those with sufficient talent to be accepted as personal disciples by the great figures were qualified to enter.
Everyone followed the reception disciple, turning left and arriving next to a huge stone tablet.
"This stone tablet is called the Tapping Immortal Tablet. Just by placing your hand on the tablet, you can test your spiritual root," the reception disciple briefly explained to everyone.
Just as everyone was looking at the Tapping Immortal Tablet with fiery eyes, the reception disciple in front of them suddenly broke into an enthusiastic smile and hurried towards another direction to greet someone.
These reception disciples were all at the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stage. Their expressions had always been indifferent when receiving these newcomers. This was the first time they had seen such brilliant smiles on these disciples' faces, so brilliant that they were almost fawning.
Could it be that some important figure was coming in person?
The newcomers immediately straightened their backs, hoping to leave a good impression on the arriving big shot.
Under everyone's gaze, the reception disciple respectfully welcomed a young girl.
Although the girl looked only fourteen or fifteen, she had an extraordinary demeanor. Anyone with a bit of discernment could tell that her entire outfit was incredibly valuable, made of top-grade items that couldn't be bought with just spirit stones.
Coupled with the reception disciple's attitude, it was as if the words "My identity is super incredibly noble" were practically written on her forehead.
As the girl approached, everyone also got a clear look at her appearance.
The other newcomers were fine, only showing envy and respect, but Zhang Yu and the other Family members' expressions changed dramatically.
Although this face was much younger compared to the one in the material, they could still confirm that this person was their target to eliminate this time: First Military Academy freshman, Wen Xiangjie!
