From this moment on, she would no longer be just a mere daughter of a noble family, but a disciple of the Top Xuan Sect. From now on, she would ascend to immortality, leaving behind the fate of turning into dust after a hundred years!
Then, the ancient bronze compass flew towards David Lin.
"Low-grade Metal Spiritual Root, you may join our Top Xuan Sect!"
The compass then flew towards Michael Lin.
"Low-grade Wood Spiritual Root, low-grade Water Spiritual Root, not bad, you may join our Top Xuan Sect!"
***
The compass then tested all the disciples of the Lin Residence one by one, but the remaining forty-two people did not have any Spiritual Roots. The young masters and ladies of the Lin Family all showed disappointment on their faces as they looked enviously at the three who were already standing behind the Upper Immortal.
The divide between mortals and immortals was eternal.
Although there had been slight differences in their statuses before, they were still peers. But in the future, if they were to meet again, they would have to perform grand ceremonies of kneeling and bowing.
At this moment, a figure suddenly stepped out from the crowd.
"Reporting to the Upper Immortal, I have already sensed Spiritual Qi and wish to be tested by the Upper Immortal to join the Top Xuan Sect and become an immortal pursuing the Great Dao of Longevity!"
The person was none other than Alaric Ye, dressed in servant's clothing!
At this moment, Alaric Ye no longer had any trace of humility. His voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire martial arts field.
Everyone's expressions changed, and Old Master Lin's eyes narrowed, but he did not immediately stop him.
Here, the Upper Immortal had the final say. Anyone who tried to stop Alaric Ye would be breaking etiquette and offending the Upper Immortal!
Moreover, the more disciples with Spiritual Roots the Upper Immortal brought back to the Top Xuan Sect, and the higher the quality of the Spiritual Roots, the richer the rewards of immortal treasures from the Top Xuan Sect.
This was the fundamental reason why Alaric Ye dared to seize the opportunity and actively seek to be tested for Spiritual Roots!
The Upper Immortal's expression did not change, still maintaining a kind demeanor. His gaze swept over Alaric Ye, making Alaric Ye feel as if he were completely exposed.
"Hmm, a very brave child. If you have Spiritual Roots, you will surely be able to slay demons and eliminate evil for our Top Xuan Sect."
Then, the Upper Immortal waved his hand, and the ancient bronze compass flew out from his hand again, stopping above Alaric Ye's head. The bronze light enveloped Alaric Ye's entire body.
Alaric Ye felt the Spirit Power within him surge and began to circulate slowly along his meridians involuntarily.
He looked up and saw the characters "Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth" all shining brightly!
The Upper Immortal's expression changed slightly.
"Mid-grade Metal Spiritual Root, Mid-grade Wood Spiritual Root, Mid-grade Water Spiritual Root, Mid-grade Fire Spiritual Root, Mid-grade Earth Spiritual Root…"
The Upper Immortal was stunned for a moment and, after a long pause, finally spoke a sentence that would change Alaric Ye's fate.
"Very good! You may join our Top Xuan Sect and pursue the boundless Immortal Dao!"
Alaric Ye knelt down in surprise, kowtowing so hard that his forehead bled.
"Thank you, Upper Immortal, for bestowing Immortal Fate upon me!"
The Upper Immortal waved his hand, and Alaric Ye felt a soft Clear Qi lift him up.
"In my lifetime, I have tested nearly a thousand people with Spiritual Roots, but I have never seen someone with all five elements of mid-grade Spiritual Roots. This is indeed rare!
Child, what is your name?"
"Reporting to the Upper Immortal, my name is Alaric Ye!"
"Very well, Alaric Ye! From this moment on, you are no longer a humble servant. Your new identity is a cultivator of the Top Xuan Sect!"
As soon as the words fell, the Upper Immortal sent a stream of Spirit Power into the flying boat, and the hatch at the bottom of the boat opened. Alaric Ye felt a suction force pulling him towards the opening at the bottom of the flying boat.
Along with him, the three children of the Lin Family, each holding a Black Iron sword, also flew up.
The people of the Lin Residence were all stunned by this scene, unable to speak for a moment.
No one could have imagined that a lowly servant, who had always been submissive and beaten, would step into the Immortal Sect and become a revered Upper Immortal!
In an instant, Alaric Ye had risen above all of them. When he returned in the future, even Old Master Lin would have to perform grand ceremonies of kneeling and bowing.
Alaric Ye had finally escaped the slave registry!
His body slowly ascended, looking down at the people of the Lin Residence with indifferent eyes, devoid of hatred or joy…
Then he looked up at the sky, seeing the flying boat that would soon carry him away.
In one step, he had ascended to the heavens. He had succeeded!
***
The reception flying boat was about thirty meters long and six meters wide, seemingly made from a single piece of giant wood, with no visible seams. On the ground, Alaric Ye did not feel the flying boat was that large, but once on board, he realized his own insignificance. Such a colossal object was crafted by the Top Xuan Sect with immortal means.
Alaric Ye couldn't help but look forward to the Top Xuan Sect even more.
In the middle of the flying boat sat two female cultivators from the Top Xuan Sect, meditating with their eyes closed. Their long hair flowed like waterfalls in the wind, and they wore light blue fitted robes. Their beauty was exceptional, and they were clearly much younger than the Upper Immortal who had tested the Spiritual Roots, making it impossible to guess their ages.
The two female cultivators glanced at Alaric Ye and the three Lin siblings who had just landed on the deck, finally resting their eyes on Alaric Ye, who was dressed in servant's clothes, with a hint of confusion in their eyes.
It was understandable. This flying boat was mainly responsible for picking up the children of major families in Silk Cloud Prefecture. Alaric Ye, dressed in coarse cloth, with clothes that had faded from multiple washes, clearly did not come from a noble family.
Alaric Ye and the three Lin siblings quickly bowed in greeting.
"Greetings, Upper Immortals!"
At this moment, the middle-aged cultivator from the Top Xuan Sect who had tested the Spiritual Roots said, "This child's name is Alaric Ye. He was originally a servant of the Lin Residence, but his cultivation talent is excellent. All five elements of his Spiritual Roots are mid-grade, making him a rare talent."
The two female cultivators also showed surprise in their eyes, giving Alaric Ye another look.
One of the female cultivators said, "No need for such formalities. From now on, you may address us as Senior Sister and Senior Brother. My surname is Zhou, and this is your Senior Sister Wu. We are outer sect disciples, and Senior Brother Wang, who is escorting you, is an inner sect disciple."
"Senior Sister Zhou, Senior Sister Wu, Senior Brother Wang!" Alaric Ye and the three Lin siblings respectfully greeted each one.
Senior Sister Zhou smiled and said, "You may move freely on the flying boat. We still have to pick up disciples from six major families in Silk Cloud Prefecture before returning to the sect. It will take about a day to reach the sect."
The Top Xuan Sect was located on the Top Xuan Mountain in the Dragon-seeking Mountain Range, and Silk Cloud Prefecture was at the foot of the Dragon-seeking Mountain Range. The distance between the two places was not far.
Of course, this was in terms of the flying boat. If one were to ride a horse that could travel a thousand li a day, it would take at least a few days to reach the Top Xuan Sect from Silk Cloud Prefecture.
After speaking, the two female cultivators closed their eyes and resumed meditating. The inner sect cultivator surnamed Zhou waved his hand, and the flying boat began to accelerate, flying diagonally towards the clouds.
The sound of the wind whooshed by.
Alaric Ye and the three Lin siblings struggled to balance themselves and walked to the edge of the flying boat, holding onto the railing and looking down. They saw the entire Lin Residence rapidly shrinking.
Seeing that they were about to leave their hometown, Lucy Lin's eyes filled with tears.
"Father, Mother, Great-grandfather, please take good care of yourselves. When I return next time, I will have achieved Foundation Establishment and bring you a surprise!"
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