suī rán jiè zhù dì mài zhī lì ， sān rén yǐ jīng kuài sù lí kāi le qí lǐng zhōu 。
虽然借助地脉之力，三人已经快速离开了旗岭州。
Although借助 the power of the earth's veins, the three quickly left Flag Ridge State.
dàn tā men réng rán kě yǐ gǎn yìng dào ， cóng dì mài bēn liú zhōng chuán lái de jù dà hōng míng yǔ zhèn dòng 。
但他们仍然可以感应到，从地脉奔流中传来的巨大轰鸣与震动。
But they could still sense the massive rumbling and vibrations coming from the flow of the earth's veins.
jiù xiàng yī dào jù dà de hǎi làng cóng bèi hòu pāi lái 。 jiù suàn yǒu dì mài gǔ shù lì liàng bì yòu de lín líng ， yě bèi pò shēn xíng yí gè huàng dòng 、 zhí jiē piān lí le yuán běn háng jìng de fāng xiàng 。
就像一道巨大的海浪从背后拍来。就算有地脉古树力量庇佑的林灵，也被迫身形一个晃动、直接偏离了原本行径的方向。
It was like a huge wave crashing from behind. Even Ling Ling, protected by the ancient tree force of the earth vein, had to shift her form and deviate from their original path.
kě xiǎng ér zhī ， qí lǐng zhōu běn zhōu de dòng jìng jiū jìng yǒu duō me de hài rén 。
可想而知，旗岭州本州的动静究竟有多么的骇人。
One can imagine how terrifying the commotion in Flag Ridge State must have been.
bù jǐn jǐn shì xiāng lín de zhōu yù ， jiù lián yáo yuǎn de cóng yún hǎi yù 。
不仅仅是相邻的州域，就连遥远的丛云海域。
Not only did it affect neighboring states, but even the remote Cunyun Sea felt a slight tremor.
dōu gǎn dào le wēi wēi de zhèn dòng 。
都感到了微微的震动。
On Cloud Sea Island,
hǎi xuān dǎo shàng 。
海轩岛上。
The Cunyun Sea Mutual Aid Association already had eighteen cultivators. They were originally intensely discussing their organization's future plans.
yǐ jīng yǒu le shí bā míng xiū shì de cóng yún hǎi hù zhù huì ， yuán xiān zhèng zài rè liè de tǎo lùn zhe zǔ zhī wèi lái de guī huà 。
已经有了十八名修士的丛云海互助会，原先正在热烈的讨论着组织未来的规划。
But at this moment, they all instantly fell silent.
cǐ kè què shì chà nà jiān quán dōu ān jìng le xià lái 。
此刻却是刹那间全都安静了下来。
Everyone exchanged glances with surprise and uncertainty.
zhòng rén hù xiāng duì shì yī yǎn ， jīng yí bù dìng 。
众人互相对视一眼，惊疑不定。
"Um? Was that not just my imagination?" Hao Zhenghao asked uncertainly.
“ ń ？ gāng gāng ， yīng gāi bú shì wǒ de cuò jué ba ？” hé zhèng hào shén sè yǒu xiē bù què dìng de wèn dào 。
“嗯？刚刚，应该不是我的错觉吧？”何正浩神色有些不确定的问道。
Immortal Comrade Hao is indeed a talented man who knows when to adapt.
hé dào yǒu bù kuì shì shí shí wù de jùn jié 。
何道友不愧是识时务的俊杰。
Although he missed the first opportunity to join, after confirming that Pei Tu had successfully advanced to Foundation Establishment Realm, he immediately went back to visit Ji Shaoli. Even though he was rejected for seven days, he did not give up and kept sending messages expressing his strong desire to join.
suī rán cuò guò dì yī cì rù huì de jī yuán 。 dàn dāng tā què rèn péi tuó chéng gōng jìn shēng yuán yīng de xiāo xī shǔ shí zhī hòu ， lì mǎ zài dù shàng mén bài fǎng jì shào lí 。
虽然错过第一次入会的机缘。但当他确认裴陀成功晋升元婴的消息属实之后，立马再度上门拜访季绍离。
Ji Shaoli was eventually moved by his sincerity, and Hao Zhenghao became one of the eleven cultivators who joined the Cunyun Sea Mutual Aid Association in the second batch.
jí shǐ bèi jù zhī mén wài qī tiān zhī jiǔ ， yī rán méi yǒu fàng qì 。
即使被拒之门外七天之久，依然没有放弃。
Ji Shaoli stroked his beard without speaking. Pei Tu, with the highest cultivation among them, looked towards Flag Ridge State with a serious expression: "It's not an illusion. Even here, we can feel the earth slightly trembling. It seems something significant is happening."
fǎn ér qiè ér bù shě de ， yì zhí fā xiāo xī ， chǎn shù zì jǐ qiáng liè de rù huì yuàn wàng 。
反而锲而不舍的，一直发消息，阐述自己强烈的入会愿望。
"Terrifying. I wonder how many cultivators will die in this calamity."
zuì zhōng ， jì shào lí bèi tā de chéng yì suǒ dǎ dòng 。
最终，季绍离被他的诚意所打动。
"Could it be that war has started again?"
hé zhèng hào yě yīn cǐ chéng wéi dì èr pī jiā rù cóng yún hǎi hù zhù huì de shí yī míng xiū shì zhī yī 。
何正浩也因此成为第二批加入丛云海互助会的十一名修士之一。
...
jì shào lí fǔ xū bù yǔ 。
季绍离抚须不语。
The crowd discussed heatedly.
zhòng rén xiū wèi zhōng zuì gāo de péi tuó zé shì yáo wàng zhe qí lǐng zhōu de fāng xiàng ， shén sè níng zhòng ：“ bú shì huàn jué 。 lián wǒ men zhè lǐ ， dōu néng gǎn yìng dào dà dì wēi wēi chàn dǒu 。 kàn lái shì qíng bù xiǎo 。”
众人修为中最高的裴陀则是遥望着旗岭州的方向，神色凝重：“不是幻觉。连我们这里，都能感应到大地微微颤抖。看来事情不小。”
In the end, Ji Shaoli, who always kept an eye on the Immortal Alliance's movements, read out the official announcement immediately: "There was a seismic event in Flag Ridge State. A cultivator of the Dao already rushed to the scene."
“ kě pà 。 bù zhī dào yào yǒu duō shǎo xiū shì cǎn sǐ zài zhè chǎng jié nàn zhōng 。”
“可怕。不知道要有多少修士惨死在这场劫难中。”
"The seismic activity has gradually subsided, and there have been no reports of any casualties yet."
“ mò fēi ， shì zhàn duān zài qǐ le ？”
“莫非，是战端再起了？”
"Upon initial investigation, it seems that further disasters are unlikely."
……
……
"There's no need to be alarmed..."
zhòng rén yì lùn fēn fēn 。
众人议论纷纷。
After slowly finishing his reading, Ji Shaoli looked at everyone: "What do you all think?"
zuì zhōng ， hái shì shí kè liú yì zhe xiān méng dòng xiàng de jì shào lí ， jiàng guān fāng gōng gào dì yī shí jiān xuān dú le chū lái 。
最终，还是时刻留意着仙盟动向的季绍离，将官方公告第一时间宣读了出来。
Xiang Xin snorted coldly: "Such a big disaster. If they say there were no casualties, who would believe them?"
“ qí lǐng zhōu fā shēng dì dòng ， yǐ yǒu hé dào xiū shì dì yī shí jiān gǎn wǎng xiàn chǎng 。”
“旗岭州发生地动，已有合道修士第一时间赶往现场。”
Several cultivators immediately agreed: "Right. In my opinion, the Immortal Alliance is intentionally trying to maintain peace."
“ dì dòng yǐ jīng zhú bù píng xī ， zàn wú xiū shì yǔn luò shì jiàn fā shēng 。”
“地动已经逐步平息，暂无修士陨落事件发生。”
"Is it really getting worse? They don't even bother making up stories anymore?"
“ jīng chū bù chá tàn ， yǐ pái chú hòu xù jì xù zāi hài kě néng 。”
“经初步查探，已排除后续继续灾害可能。”
...
“ wú xū jǐn zhāng ……”
“无需紧张……”
Ji Shaoli's reactions were as expected.
jì shào lí huǎn huǎn dú wán zhī hòu ， kàn xiàng chǎng jiān zhòng rén ：“ zhū wèi ， nǐ men zěn me kàn ？”
季绍离缓缓读完之后，看向场间众人：“诸位，你们怎么看？”
If he and his group weren't behind the seismic event in Flag Ridge State, he would not believe that such a terrifying disaster could occur without any casualties.
xiàng xīn lěng hēng yī shēng ：“ zhè me dà de zāi nàn ， shuō méi yǒu xiū shì yǔn luò 。 shuí xìn ？”
项心冷哼一声：“这么大的灾难，说没有修士陨落。谁信？”
However, he did not intend to correct them.
dāng chǎng jiù yǒu xiū shì fù hè ：“ bù cuò 。 yī wǒ kàn ， yòu shì xiān méng gù yì fěn shì tài píng 。”
当场就有修士附和：“不错。依我看，又是仙盟故意粉饰太平。”
Ji Shaoli smiled: "Alright, let's end this discussion. It’s fine for us to talk among ourselves, but keep it to yourselves when you're outside. Otherwise, you might attract unnecessary trouble."
“ zhēn shì yuè lái yuè guò fèn le ， lián biān dōu lǎn de biān le ？”
“真是越来越过分了，连编都懒得编了？”
No one in the room was a fool; they all nodded in agreement.
……
……
Ji Shaoli then redirected the conversation back to its original topic: "The organization doesn't doubt your abilities. But this matter is of great importance. If there's any leak, everyone here could be in grave danger."
zhòng rén de fǎn yìng zài jì shào lí de yù liào zhī zhōng 。
众人的反应在季绍离的预料之中。
"So, we need to swear an oath before the True Immortal of Compassion and Relief."
rú guǒ bú shì běn zūn yī huǒ jiù shì qí lǐng zhōu dì dòng shì jiàn de shǐ zuò yǒng zhě ， kǒng pà tā yě jué bú huì xiāng xìn ， guī mó rú cǐ kǒng bù de zāi huò ， jìng bú huì yǒu xiū shì shāng wáng zhè zhǒng huāng dàn de shì qíng 。
如果不是本尊一伙就是旗岭州地动事件的始作俑者，恐怕他也绝不会相信，规模如此恐怖的灾祸，竟不会有修士伤亡这种荒诞的事情。
Ji Shaoli placed a red contract with an eerie aura in front of them.
bù guò ， tā què bìng méi yǒu zhàn chū lái zhǐ zhèng de yì si 。
不过，他却并没有站出来指正的意思。
Pei Tu did not hesitate; he was the first to make a solemn vow, inscribing his name on the document.
jì shào lí wēi wēi yī xiào ， dào ：“ hǎo le ， cǐ shì de tǎo lùn dào cǐ wéi zhǐ ba 。 zì jǐ rén shuō shuō wú fáng ， dào le wài biān ， hái shì bǎi zài dǔ zi lǐ wèi miào 。 fǒu zé ， róng yì yǐn lái bù bì yào de má fán 。”
季绍离微微一笑，道：“好了，此事的讨论到此为止吧。自己人说说无妨，到了外边，还是摆在肚子里为妙。否则，容易引来不必要的麻烦。”
The others also followed suit.
zài chǎng zhī rén ， shuí yě bú shì lèng tóu qīng 。 dāng jí diǎn tóu yīng xià 。
在场之人，谁也不是愣头青。当即点头应下。
Satisfied, Ji Shaoli folded up the red contract. He then asked: "What do you all think about the upcoming Immortal Alliance examination?"
jì shào lí yě chóng xīn jiāng jiāo tán nèi róng lā huí le zhèng tí 。
季绍离也重新将交谈内容拉回了正题。
Everyone was momentarily stunned, unsure of what Ji Shaoli meant.
“ bú shì zǔ zhī xìn bù guò dà jiā 。 shí zài cǐ shì shì guān zhòng dà ， rú ruò shāo yǒu xiè lòu ， zài zuò gè wèi ， kǒng pà quán dōu nán táo yī sǐ 。”
“不是组织信不过大家。实在此事事关重大，如若稍有泄露，在座各位，恐怕全都难逃一死。”
After all, they were already employed within the Immortal Alliance system. Although this major exam was grand and expanded half the positions, it had nothing to do with them.
“ gù ér ， xū yào zhū wèi zài 【 jiù kǔ jiù nàn 、 hóng chén cí bēi zhēn xiān 】 xiàng qián ， lì xià shì yuē 。”
“故而，需要诸位在【救苦救难、红尘慈悲真仙】像前，立下誓约。”
Unless...
jì shào lí jiāng yī zhāng hóng sè de 、 fàn zhe yāo yì qì xī de qì shū ， fàng zài zhòng rén miàn qián 。
季绍离将一张红色的、泛着妖异气息的契书，放在众人面前。
They resigned from their current positions and reapplied as civilians.
péi tuó méi yǒu sī háo yóu yù ， dì yí gè lì xià dú shì ， zài qì shū shàng kè shàng zì jǐ de míng zì 。
裴陀没有丝毫犹豫，第一个立下毒誓，在契书上刻上自己的名字。
Such situations did occur before.
qí yú jǐ rén yě dōu fēn fēn zhào zuò 。
其余几人也都纷纷照做。
Only cultivators who were deeply dissatisfied with their current roles, saw no hope of advancement in the near future, and had lofty ambitions would consider such a drastic move.
jì shào lí mǎn yì de diǎn diǎn tóu ， hóng sè qì shū shōu qǐ 。
季绍离满意的点点头，红色契书收起。
After all, the exam was not easy. Who could guarantee that they would be accepted again after resigning from their original positions?
wèn dào ：“ bù jiǔ hòu de xiān méng dà kǎo ， zhū wèi zěn me kàn ？”
问道：“不久后的仙盟大考，诸位怎么看？”
Moreover, it would offend their former superiors.
zhòng rén wēi wēi lèng zhù ， yī shí jiān bù zhī dào jì shào lí shén me yì si 。
众人微微愣住，一时间不知道季绍离什么意思。
If they failed to get re-admitted, they might have to consider fleeing elsewhere for safety.
yīn wèi zài chǎng zhòng rén ， quán dōu yǐ jīng zài xiān méng tǐ zhì nèi rèn zhí le 。
因为在场众人，全都已经在仙盟体制内任职了。
Almost no one chose this self-mutilating approach without absolute confidence.
cǐ cì dà kǎo suī rán shēng shì hào dà ， kuò zhāo le yí bàn zhí wèi 。 dàn yě yǔ tā men zhè qún rén wú yuán le 。
此次大考虽然声势浩大，扩招了一半职位。但也与他们这群人无缘了。
Seeing the silence in the room, Ji Shaoli did not explain further. Instead, he distributed several jade slips to each person.
chú fēi ……
除非……
After checking them, everyone frowned.
tā men xiàn zài cí qù zì shēn zhí wèi ， yǐ bái shēn chóng xīn bào kǎo 。
他们现在辞去自身职位，以白身重新报考。
They naturally recognized that the content of the jade slip was the format of the exam questions.
yǐ wǎng bú shì méi yǒu zhè zhǒng shì qíng fā shēng guò 。
以往不是没有这种事情发生过。
"Could it be..."
zhǐ yǒu duì yú xiàn zài suǒ dān rèn de zhí wù ， shí fēn bù mǎn yì 。 ér qiě zhǎng shí jiān nèi ， dōu kàn bú dào jìn shēng xī wàng 。
只有对于现在所担任的职务，十分不满意。而且长时间内，都看不到晋升希望。
Recalling Ji Shaoli's mysterious actions and the hidden background of the Mutual Aid Association,
qiě yòu bào fù yuǎn dà de xiū shì cái huì rú cǐ 。
且又抱负远大的修士才会如此。
A suspicion arose in their minds: "Is it possible?"
bì jìng dà kǎo bù yì ， shuí yòu néng bǎo zhèng zì jǐ cí qù yuán běn zhí wèi hòu ， hái néng shùn lì chóng xīn kǎo rù ne ？
毕竟大考不易，谁又能保证自己辞去原本职位后，还能顺利重新考入呢？
Soon, they all shook their heads privately, dismissing the idea.
ér qiě zhè me zuò ， jiù dé zuì le yuán xiān zì jǐ de shàng sī 。
而且这么做，就得罪了原先自己的上司。
The Immortal Alliance's major examination questions were a secret within secrets. Even though they occasionally complained about the alliance's corruption, there had never been any reports of leaks over the years.
rú guǒ bù néng chéng gōng zài cì kǎo rù ， kǒng pà jiù yào kǎo lǜ yuǎn zǒu tā xiāng 、 bì nàn le 。
如果不能成功再次考入，恐怕就要考虑远走他乡、避难了。
Although the Mutual Aid Association was undoubtedly supported by powerful forces,
bú shì yǒu jué duì de xìn xīn ， jī hū méi yǒu rén huì xuǎn zé zhè rú tóng zhuàng shì duàn wàn de zuò fǎ 。
不是有绝对的信心，几乎没有人会选择这如同壮士断腕的做法。
...
jì shào lí jiàn chǎng zhōng zhòng rén jù shì chén mò bù yǔ ， yě xiān bù jiě shì 。
季绍离见场中众人俱是沉默不语，也先不解释。
There was a momentary silence in the room.
ér shì jiāng yī méi méi yù jiǎn fēn fā dào gè rén shǒu shàng 。
而是将一枚枚玉简分发到各人手上。
Finally, Ji Shaoli confirmed their unspoken guess: "If nothing unexpected happens, the content of this year's exam should be in these jade slips."
zhòng rén yī fān chá kàn zhī hòu ， fēn fēn zhòu qǐ le méi tóu 。
众人一番查看之后，纷纷皱起了眉头。
His words were light but fell like thunder on everyone's ears.
tā men zì rán néng kàn chū ， yù jiǎn zhōng de nèi róng ， jiù shì dà kǎo shì tí de gé shì 。
他们自然能看出，玉简中的内容，就是大考试题的格式。
Many cultivators immediately stood up, staring at Ji Shaoli in shock.
“ nán bù chéng ……”
“难不成……”
"Immortal Comrade Ji, is that true?"
lián xiǎng dào cǐ qián jì shào lí shén shén mì mì de jǔ dòng 。
联想到此前季绍离神神秘秘的举动。
"When have I ever lied to you?" Ji Shaoli replied firmly.
yǐ jí hù zhù huì nà shēn cáng bù lù de kǒng bù bèi jǐng 。
以及互助会那深藏不露的恐怖背景。
After a moment of silence for them to accept the news, he looked at Hao Zhenghao and others: "Although with our organization's support, your strength will undoubtedly improve significantly. But advancing in rank remains difficult."
yí gè cāi xiǎng bù jīn chū xiàn zài zhòng rén xīn zhōng 。
一个猜想不禁出现在众人心中。
"Since we joined this Mutual Aid Association, none of us have any substantial background."
“ kě néng ma ？”
“可能嘛？”
"And Cunyun Sea is a remote place; it can't compare to the繁华州域of the central Immortal Alliance."
hěn kuài ， tā men quán dōu àn zì yáo tóu ， zì jǐ fǒu jué le 。
很快，他们全都暗自摇头，自己否决了。
...
xiān méng rù zhí dà kǎo shì tí ， shì jī mì zhōng de jī mì 。
仙盟入职大考试题，是机密中的机密。
After explaining why he wanted to help them,
jiù suàn tā men shí bù shí àn zì tǔ cáo ， xiān méng fǔ xiǔ 。 dàn shì zhè me duō nián lái ， què yě cóng lái méi yǒu tīng shuō guò dà kǎo shì tí xiè lòu de shì qíng fā shēng 。
就算他们时不时暗自吐槽，仙盟腐朽。但是这么多年来，却也从来没有听说过大考试题泄露的事情发生。
Ji Shaoli asked: "The true exam questions are here. Who among you is willing to take on this challenge?"
suī rán hù zhù huì de bèi hòu ， jué duì yǒu zhe dà shì lì zhī chí 。
虽然互助会的背后，绝对有着大势力支持。
His words caused an eerie silence in the room.
dàn ……
但……
From their expressions, it was clear they were torn.
xiàn chǎng sǐ jì le piàn kè 。
现场死寂了片刻。
"Only relying on your own decision; I will not force anyone," Ji Shaoli added with a smile.
hái shì jì shào lí chū shēng ， què dìng le tā men xīn zhōng xiǎng dōu bù gǎn xiǎng de cāi cè 。
还是季绍离出声，确定了他们心中想都不敢想的猜测。
(End of Chapter)
Although借助 the power of the earth's veins, the three quickly left Flag Ridge State.
But they could still sense the massive rumbling and vibrations coming from the flow of the earth's veins.
It was like a huge wave crashing from behind. Even Ling Ling, protected by the ancient tree force of the earth vein, had to shift her form and deviate from their original path.
One can imagine how terrifying the commotion in Flag Ridge State must have been.
Not only did it affect neighboring states, but even the remote Cunyun Sea felt a slight tremor.
On Cloud Sea Island,
The Cunyun Sea Mutual Aid Association already had eighteen cultivators. They were originally intensely discussing their organization's future plans.
But at this moment, they all instantly fell silent.
Everyone exchanged glances with surprise and uncertainty.
"Um? Was that not just my imagination?" Hao Zhenghao asked uncertainly.
Immortal Comrade Hao is indeed a talented man who knows when to adapt.
Although he missed the first opportunity to join, after confirming that Pei Tu had successfully advanced to Foundation Establishment Realm, he immediately went back to visit Ji Shaoli. Even though he was rejected for seven days, he did not give up and kept sending messages expressing his strong desire to join.
Ji Shaoli was eventually moved by his sincerity, and Hao Zhenghao became one of the eleven cultivators who joined the Cunyun Sea Mutual Aid Association in the second batch.
Ji Shaoli stroked his beard without speaking. Pei Tu, with the highest cultivation among them, looked towards Flag Ridge State with a serious expression: "It's not an illusion. Even here, we can feel the earth slightly trembling. It seems something significant is happening."
"Terrifying. I wonder how many cultivators will die in this calamity."
"Could it be that war has started again?"
...
The crowd discussed heatedly.
In the end, Ji Shaoli, who always kept an eye on the Immortal Alliance's movements, read out the official announcement immediately: "There was a seismic event in Flag Ridge State. A cultivator of the Dao already rushed to the scene."
"The seismic activity has gradually subsided, and there have been no reports of any casualties yet."
"Upon initial investigation, it seems that further disasters are unlikely."
"There's no need to be alarmed..."
After slowly finishing his reading, Ji Shaoli looked at everyone: "What do you all think?"
Xiang Xin snorted coldly: "Such a big disaster. If they say there were no casualties, who would believe them?"
Several cultivators immediately agreed: "Right. In my opinion, the Immortal Alliance is intentionally trying to maintain peace."
"Is it really getting worse? They don't even bother making up stories anymore?"
...
Ji Shaoli's reactions were as expected.
If he and his group weren't behind the seismic event in Flag Ridge State, he would not believe that such a terrifying disaster could occur without any casualties.
However, he did not intend to correct them.
Ji Shaoli smiled: "Alright, let's end this discussion. It’s fine for us to talk among ourselves, but keep it to yourselves when you're outside. Otherwise, you might attract unnecessary trouble."
No one in the room was a fool; they all nodded in agreement.
Ji Shaoli then redirected the conversation back to its original topic: "The organization doesn't doubt your abilities. But this matter is of great importance. If there's any leak, everyone here could be in grave danger."
"So, we need to swear an oath before the True Immortal of Compassion and Relief."
Ji Shaoli placed a red contract with an eerie aura in front of them.
Pei Tu did not hesitate; he was the first to make a solemn vow, inscribing his name on the document.
The others also followed suit.
Satisfied, Ji Shaoli folded up the red contract. He then asked: "What do you all think about the upcoming Immortal Alliance examination?"
Everyone was momentarily stunned, unsure of what Ji Shaoli meant.
After all, they were already employed within the Immortal Alliance system. Although this major exam was grand and expanded half the positions, it had nothing to do with them.
Unless...
They resigned from their current positions and reapplied as civilians.
Such situations did occur before.
Only cultivators who were deeply dissatisfied with their current roles, saw no hope of advancement in the near future, and had lofty ambitions would consider such a drastic move.
After all, the exam was not easy. Who could guarantee that they would be accepted again after resigning from their original positions?
Moreover, it would offend their former superiors.
If they failed to get re-admitted, they might have to consider fleeing elsewhere for safety.
Almost no one chose this self-mutilating approach without absolute confidence.
Seeing the silence in the room, Ji Shaoli did not explain further. Instead, he distributed several jade slips to each person.
After checking them, everyone frowned.
They naturally recognized that the content of the jade slip was the format of the exam questions.
"Could it be..."
Recalling Ji Shaoli's mysterious actions and the hidden background of the Mutual Aid Association,
A suspicion arose in their minds: "Is it possible?"
Soon, they all shook their heads privately, dismissing the idea.
The Immortal Alliance's major examination questions were a secret within secrets. Even though they occasionally complained about the alliance's corruption, there had never been any reports of leaks over the years.
Although the Mutual Aid Association was undoubtedly supported by powerful forces,
...
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Finally, Ji Shaoli confirmed their unspoken guess: "If nothing unexpected happens, the content of this year's exam should be in these jade slips."
His words were light but fell like thunder on everyone's ears.
Many cultivators immediately stood up, staring at Ji Shaoli in shock.
"Immortal Comrade Ji, is that true?"
"When have I ever lied to you?" Ji Shaoli replied firmly.
After a moment of silence for them to accept the news, he looked at Hao Zhenghao and others: "Although with our organization's support, your strength will undoubtedly improve significantly. But advancing in rank remains difficult."
"Since we joined this Mutual Aid Association, none of us have any substantial background."
"And Cunyun Sea is a remote place; it can't compare to the繁华州域of the central Immortal Alliance."
...
After explaining why he wanted to help them,
Ji Shaoli asked: "The true exam questions are here. Who among you is willing to take on this challenge?"
His words caused an eerie silence in the room.
From their expressions, it was clear they were torn.
"Only relying on your own decision; I will not force anyone," Ji Shaoli added with a smile.
(End of Chapter)