Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

”A supreme Dao Artifact, the Profound Spirit Mirror?!”

Upon hearing the words of the Shenxiao Sect disciple, someone exclaimed in surprise, having heard of the Profound Spirit Mirror.

Chen Mo was also shocked. Above Magical Artifacts were Dao Artifacts, and above them were Immortal Artifacts.

However, Immortal Artifacts were rare, so for many, Dao Artifacts represented the pinnacle of existence, let alone a supreme Dao Artifact.

”That’s right, it is indeed a supreme Dao Artifact.” The Shenxiao Sect disciple, who had spoken, looked at the astonished expressions of the crowd with a smug satisfaction and then said, ”The Profound Spirit Mirror forms its own space, and its internal time flow differs from the outside; while three hours pass outside, only one hour passes inside. Moreover, the Profound Spirit Mirror serves as our Shenxiao Sect’s protective mountain... ”

”Wang Chen, you’re too talkative...”

Before the Shenxiao Sect disciple could finish speaking, a shout from within the mountain gate was heard. As the shout resounded, a stream of light shot out from within and instantly transformed into a human figure, appearing in front of everyone.

A young man, whose appearance seemed remarkably young, as if he wasn’t more than twenty years old, appeared.

The two Shenxiao Sect disciples who had previously displayed arrogance instantly showed great respect toward the young man’s presence:

”Uncle-Master Qing Ye.”

”Elder Qing Ye.”

The man called Qing Ye frowned slightly and chastised softly, ”The Sect tasked you with overseeing the Outer Sect’s evaluation, and is this how you handle it?”

”Uncle-Master Qing Ye, I was just explaining the prowess of our Shenxiao Sect’s Profound Spirit Mirror to them.” Wang Chen replied with an awkward smile.

”Verbose.” Qing Ye cast a glance at Wang Chen and then turned his gaze to the crowd, saying, ”I am Qing Ye, an Inner Sect Elder of the Shenxiao Sect, and the chief overseer of this Outer Sect’s new recruit evaluation. Without further ado, let me explain the rules of this evaluation...”

Qing Ye glanced at Wang Chen.

Wang Chen chuckled, stepped forward, and then grasped into the air, revealing a Jade Scroll enveloped in thin light in his hand. He spoke loudly, ”Once your requirements are met, you may come here to obtain a Jade Scroll. By infusing your True Qi into it, you can bind it. A little reminder: the Jade Scroll is especially important to you.”

”Upon entering the Profound Spirit Mirror, there are several Demon Beasts chosen specifically by our Shenxiao Sect, ranging from Early Stage Foundation Establishment to Foundation Establishment Perfection. By killing an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Demon Beast, you can earn one point. Killing a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Demon Beast earns two points, and killing a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Demon Beast earns four points. Killing a Foundation Establishment Perfection Demon Beast yields ten points.”

”These points determine how many Contribution Points you can exchange for later, and Contribution Points can be used in the Sect’s Library Pavilion to exchange for Cultivation Techniques and Divine Techniques.”

”How many points are needed to pass the evaluation?” someone asked.

”That’s a good question.” Wang Chen smiled and then replied, ”In theory, even if you don’t earn a single point, you can still pass the evaluation.”

”???” The crowd looked at Wang Chen with confusion.

”What did I just tell you?” Qing Ye glared at Wang Chen, making him feel a cold sweat on his back. He swallowed hard and said, ”Uncle-Master, I know my mistake.”

”Hmm, if it weren’t for your teacher, I would’ve given you a lesson.” Qing Ye snorted coldly.

”I’ve heard that Elder Qing Ye of the Shenxiao Sect is straightforward and efficient, not liking to dawdle. Seeing him now, it really is the case.” Jin Wu murmured lightly and patted Chen Mo on the shoulder.

Chen Mo was fiddling with the Direct Disciple Token given to him by Lin Su Ya, trying to contact her, but there was no response.

Feeling Jin Wu pat him on the shoulder, he snapped back to reality and quickly stored the token in the Qiankun Ring: ”Brother Jin, what’s the matter?”

”Elder Qing Ye is a Void Realm expert. Does Brother Chen have nothing to say upon seeing such a figure?” Jin Wu asked.

”Oh... oh really, quite impressive, envious.” Chen Mo perfunctorily replied, while thinking in his head about what was going on.

Why can’t I reach my master?

Wasn’t it said that messages could be sent within a 300-mile range? Could it be that it’s not within 300 miles yet?

Or is something blocking it?

Chen Mo was full of doubts.

Jin Wu wanted to say more, but Wang Chen was already talking about the next topic: ”Within the Profound Spirit Mirror is a mountain called Profound Spirit Mountain. It is the tallest of all the mountains. As long as you reach the top, you pass the evaluation. If anyone encounters life-threatening danger inside, just crush the Jade Scroll you got from me to teleport out. But this also means failing the evaluation.

By the way, for this recruitment evaluation, our Shenxiao Sect is only admitting a thousand people. Excluding the 823 already admitted, there are 177 spots left, meaning you must reach the summit before these 177 spots are filled. Once the spots are filled, those who reach the summit afterward will not be counted, unless they possess a special constitution.”

...

With those words, a commotion broke out in the audience, with everyone looking around.

The square wasn’t exactly crowded, but there were certainly more than a hundred people present.

This means that among this group, someone is destined to be eliminated.

”That damned beast tide in the Wan Beast Canyon made us detour and waste time, causing the spots to be so few. Damn it.” Jin Wu cursed softly.

Nangong Xue and Nangong Yue both became tense.

One of them was in Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, and the other was in Early Stage Foundation Establishment.

Inside the Profound Spirit Mirror there are Demon Beasts at Late Stage Foundation Establishment and Foundation Establishment Perfection levels.

This evaluation, for them, is quite challenging.

”Alright, all who wish to undertake the evaluation, come for the bone age test.” Wang Chen hurriedly said, fearing being reprimanded again by Qing Ye.

Although the evaluation is quite tough and competitive, no one seemed deterred yet. After all, having traveled so far, one must at least try.

One by one, they lined up and headed toward the bone age test gate.

”29, passed.”

”What is your name?” Wang Chen and another Shenxiao Sect disciple noted as they held a booklet.

”Liu Yan.”

”Alright, here’s your Jade Scroll.”

”31, passed. What is your name?”

”Sun Nan.”

...

”21, passed. What’s your name?”

”Song Jun.” A baby-faced boy replied coldly.

”What, is he Song Jun, ranked 99th on the Foundation Establishment List?” As the boy announced his name, a stir spread through the crowd, and many even wanted to form a team with him.

After all, anyone who makes the Foundation Establishment List must have considerable strength.

Even Qing Ye took special note of Song Jun.

Being listed on the Foundation Establishment List indicates a promising prospect, worthy of nurturing for great achievements.

...

Half an hour later, it was finally his turn.

As he passed through the bone age test gate, he felt a blue light sweep over him from outside to inside, and soon, Wang Chen’s voice rang by his ear.

”24, passed. What’s your name?”

”Chen Mo.”