Chapter 37: The Main Hall

Chu Yuliang looked at the disciples who remained with satisfaction.

“Everyone, there’s no need to be nervous. The reason you were kept here is that after the Sect’s selection, it was determined that you performed well in various aspects. Next, a deacon disciple will lead you into the Sect’s Grand Council Hall. There, your placements will be decided.”

With a wave of his hand, a disciple immediately stepped forward.

“Take them there.”

“Yes, Martial Uncle!”

The disciple bowed respectfully to Chu Yuliang.

As a mere Outer Sect deacon disciple, he dared not be careless around this famous genius Martial Uncle of the Sect.

Although this was a disciple selection for the Sect, and this Martial Uncle was overseeing a region under his charge, guiding new disciples was not typically his duty.

It was likely that one of these newly admitted disciples had caught the eye of this Martial Uncle or some Senior from Tianshui Peak.

Though envious in his heart, the deacon disciple remained meticulous in his work.

He led the group toward the Grand Council Hall.

Shen Qingyi followed within the crowd, the surroundings shifting rapidly around her.

Outwardly, she appeared calm, but inside, her heart was turbulent.

Not only was she now free from the place that had trapped Shen Qingyi for her whole life, but there was also the sensation under her feet.

It felt like standing on solid ground yet covering a vast distance with each step—truly astonishing.

Shen Qingyi cautiously followed the leading disciple, afraid to misstep and end up in another Illusory Realm.

After all, the pain from Ask Dao Cliff was no joke.

Initially, based on the disciple’s words and her own speculations, she thought it might be an Illusory Realm often mentioned in Cultivation stories. Still, she had wrapped a vine around her waist just in case.

Looking back now, it seemed her gamble had paid off.

But now, with her past experience as a lesson, Shen Qingyi dared not be careless again.

Who knew if falling into another Illusory Realm would bring different dangers?

The scenery on both sides swiftly receded.

The group followed the deacon disciple through several tall stone gates.

When the jade-white staircase, dozens of yards high, came into view, everyone was genuinely stunned by the sight.

The jade-white staircase led upward, and upon it stood statues of divine and exotic beasts, so lifelike that under the sunlight, they seemed as though they might come alive at any moment.

Beyond the statues stood a grand and majestic palace, with Liuli green tiles, carved railings, and jade pillars, all shrouded in wispy clouds as if about to fade into the sky and earth.

Even with her feet firmly on the staircase, Shen Qingyi still felt a sense of unreality.

Aside from a few with backgrounds who had seen such sights before, many like her felt the same.

“Ding, ding, ding!”

It was only when the jade wind chimes beneath the palace’s flying eaves emitted a series of crisp sounds that Shen Qingyi’s thoughts returned.

The doors of the Grand Council Hall swung open by themselves, revealing the scene inside.

However, no one dared to lift their heads casually, as a faint yet palpable Aura Pressure emanating from the hall inspired awe and caution.

The deacon disciple who had led them there bowed, then retreated, leaving them with a Jade Slip.

The Jade Slip was inscribed with their information.

Wen Hai took the Jade Slip and activated it. Rows of information reappeared.

They were already quite familiar with this information, and reviewing it now simply allowed for a more detailed comparison.

Everyone lowered their heads, waiting for those above to speak.