1 Chapter 1 Inner Sect Assessment_1

The setting sun's afterglow, a bloody dusk, just like Ji Changsheng's awful mood at this moment.

He felt as if he was the setting sun, about to end soon.

Damned Devil Sect, sending me, a spy with extraordinary talent in devil cultivation to the Mystic Temple, the number one sect of the Righteous Path.

Is it possible to just become a spy on a whim?

The Mystic Temple, as the foremost immortal sect in this world, is a truly prestigious sect. From the Qi Refinement Realm itself, it begins to elevate with the aid of Merit Energy.

He, an extraordinary seed of devil cultivation, had already entered the Devil Path through the use of Evil Blood Energy.

As for transitioning to cultivating Merit Energy... he did have such a wish, but it was entirely outside his realm of specialty.

The Mystic Temple was about to commence the Inner Sect Disciple Assessment, and the focus of the assessment was the abundance of Merit Energy.

As long as the Disciples perform good deeds and cultivate good results, their Merit Energy will be dense. At the time of the assessment, the Mystic Temple will use the Soul Drawing Array to assist these outstanding disciples in solidifying their foundation with Merit Energy, and even directly help these disciples to step into the Foundation Establishment Stage.

This is the benefit the Mystic Temple, as the number one immortal sect of the Righteous Path, gives to outstanding disciples.

Ji Changsheng had already entered the Qi Refinement Realm, and in fact, he was at the peak level of Qi refinement, but he had not a hint of Merit Energy, only the Evil Blood Energy which the higher-ups of the Mystic Temple would kill him for instantly upon discovering.

With this thought in mind, Ji Changsheng felt like his destiny was really full of trials and tribulations.

Initially, he thought he had transmigrated into a feudal world and was pondering on whether he should rely on a rich lady or to take the imperial examination. However, he turned around and found out that this world harbored cultivation to immortality.

He then began planning how to step into the immortal sect. Just after he had made his plan, his hometown after his transmigration was slaughtered by the Sky Devil Sect.

Having the talent for cultivation, he was forcibly taken and forced to join the Sky Devil Sect.

Since he was already there, he decided to go with the flow. Though Ji Changsheng was essentially a peace-loving good person, he had to blend in the Devil Sect. So, he spent half a year scheming, successfully killing all members of the Sky Devil Sect who had slaughtered his town, successfully condensed the Evil Blood Energy, stepped into the Qi Refinement Realm, and thus caught the attention of the high rankers of the Sky Devil Sect.

Ji Changsheng thought his path to becoming a great devil cultivator was about to officially set sail.

That damned Sky Devil Sect then sent him to infiltrate the Mystic Temple…

Ji Changsheng looked at the dense Evil Blood Energy around him. With the curse of dying without closing their eyes from several of his fellow demon cultivators still ringing in his ears, he sighed helplessly.

With such obvious outward effects, there was no way he could cheat.

Damned Sky Devil Sect, it's just that I killed an Elder's son. I've forgiven him, yet he returns my favor with vengeance. Ji Changsheng was furious.

...

"Changsheng, come quickly, something interesting is going on."

Ji Changsheng's Sound Transmission Talisman around his waist shone with a flash of light.

He immediately walked out of his room to find his best friend in the Mystic Temple, Li Daoyan.

Li Daoyan, from the cultivation family Li Family, had a poor potential, lacked both emotional and IQ—however, he had an aunt named Li Changxi, one of the eight masters of the Mystic Temple, with a high position and significant influence.

Ever since he'd met Li Changxi, Li Daoyan had become his best friend in the Mystic Temple.

As the top immortal sect in this world, the Mystic Temple had undoubtedly fought its way to the top.

The Mystic Temple also possesses the Mysterious Yellow Virtue Linglong Pagoda, the number one defensive treasure in the world. For countless years, regardless of how daring the Devil Path has been, they have never been able to destroy the defense of the Mysterious Yellow Virtue Linglong Pagoda.

That's why all major Devil Sects are trying to infiltrate the Mystic Temple from within in hopes that the Mystic Temple could be broken from the inside.

The excitement this time is also due to this reason.

As soon as Ji Changsheng arrived at the square of the outer gate of the Mystic Temple, he saw a lavish looking guy waving at him—it was his low-cost nephew, Li Daoyan.

"Changsheng, over here."

Ji Changsheng quickly walked to Li Daoyan's side, and with one look, he saw a pool of blood in the center of the square.

"What's happened?" Ji Changsheng asked.

Li Daoyan's eyes were gleaming with excitement: "Changsheng, your intuition is indeed sharp. You were right, that fellow Bing Ziping is indeed a spy infiltrated from the Devil Path. After I reported it to my aunt, she swiftly investigated his background; he's from the Sky Devil Sect. Changsheng, how did you figure out that something was off about Bing Ziping?"

Ji Changsheng told the truth: "When we all lived together before, I heard him talking in his sleep, saying things like 'don't kill me' and the like."

Spies shouldn't talk in their sleep, a fundamental discipline for Ji Changsheng, who had seen countless espionage films.

However, Bing Ziping, who clearly hadn't been educated by espionage films and wasn't professionally adept, thus exposing a flaw.

Old acquaintances confront each other, a shot in the back follows.

Therefore, Ji Changsheng decisively sold out Bing Ziping.

As a righteous individual whose heart resided in the Righteous Path while physically residing in the Devil Sect, Ji Changsheng felt no psychological pressure regarding this.

Besides, Bing Ziping was his own discovery; the Sky Devil Sect hadn't informed him. His mission from the Sky Devil Sect was to perform well, establish a foothold in the Mystic Temple, and strive to advance. Ji Changsheng was just doing what was right.

It was a good opportunity to use Bing Ziping as his own declaration, and to probe the Mystic Temple's attitude towards spies from the Sky Devil Sect.

Thinking about this, Ji Changsheng asked: "What happened to Bing Ziping?"

"He's dead, soul scattered, leaving only a pool of blood behind," said Li Daoyan casually.

Ji Changsheng: ".... Wouldn't it be better to try to convert him? He might have seen the error of his ways and returned to the Righteous Path."

Li Daoyan laughed: "Changsheng, you're good at everything but you're too naive. How could those spawn of the Sky Devil Sect see the error of their ways? Especially those who have gathered Evil Blood Energy - they've all taken lives before, and not just one. When you encounter them, you should kill on sight. To show them mercy is cruelty to oneself."

A heaviness settled in Ji Changsheng's heart.

"By the way, my aunt told me that through searching Bing Ziping's soul, it was discovered that the Sky Devil Sect sent other spies among our generation. We don't know who exactly they are, but they will definitely expose themselves during the Inner Sect exams. Changsheng, be careful in the next period, those devil spawn might act desperately. Who knows, they might seek revenge on you for exposing them."

Ji Changsheng's face became serious, and he spoke in a deep voice: "I'll be careful. Those from the Devil Sect... causing chaos, they really deserve death."

That was the absolute truth.

"Yes, the Devil Sect indeed deserves death, and that's why we need to exorcise the demons and guard the Path. As for me, my hope isn't high due to my poor innate talent, so Changsheng you need to work hard. This time, you've made merit by reporting Bing Ziping, your innate talent is excellent and considering our relationship. My aunt instructed me to inform you that after you pass the Inner Sect exam, you can directly become her disciple. She appreciates you a lot. Changsheng, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and in the future, I will count on riding on your coattails."

Ji Changsheng swore, he really wanted to give his cheap nephew a chance to cling to his own coattails.

...

Returning to his room, Ji Changsheng felt even more downcast.

He already knew in his heart that he couldn't rely on the Sky Devil Sect.

However, the Sky Devil Sect could control the lives and deaths of their spies, making it very hard for them to defect.

Moreover, the current situation was such that even if he wanted to defect, the Mystic Temple wouldn't accept him.

How to break the deadlock?

Don't panic, don't panic, there must be a way.

Ji Changsheng's brain was working at high speed.

Then...

All Outer Sect Disciples heard a voice in their ears:

"The Master ascended to his position yesterday, and having some free time today, will personally preside over the Soul Drawing Array, initiating the Inner Sect exam. Outer Sect Disciples, swiftly get to the square for the examination."

Ji Changsheng: "..."

Uncontrolled translocation.

The next moment, he found himself within a large array.