The Instructions of the Predecessors

Bai Gufeng felt immense gratitude towards Chen Ping'an countless times in his heart.

Upon seeing Bai Xiaochun's awakened constitution, Murong Gong also laughed heartily.

Earlier, after witnessing so many people pass the test without awakening their constitutions, he had doubted whether he had misunderstood the predecessor's intentions.

Now, finally seeing someone awaken their constitution, Murong Gong was even more convinced that he was the one who understood the predecessor best.

He felt quite self-satisfied.

Down below, the crowd also noticed Bai Xiaochun's transformation.

Those with keen insight instantly exclaimed in astonishment:

"He has awakened his constitution!" 

"Impossible! All he did was stare at that rock for a while!"

"I finally understand. I was just wondering why they had to gaze at that rock after the tests. It turns out staring at that stone can awaken one's constitution!"

"..."

The hubbub and commotion erupted all around.

However, at this moment, those who had firmly believed this recruitment was a sham spoke up again.

"Hmph, I knew it! Look, no one else awakened their constitution, only Bai Xiaochun did. Isn't this blatant fraud?"

"Exactly, he merely emitted a mysterious light. It doesn't necessarily mean he awakened his constitution. He probably used some trick to create that illusion!"

"Haha, the Jubao Hall will stop at nothing, it seems."

A group of people acted arrogantly, as if they had seen through everything, feeling quite proud of themselves.

Bai Xiaochun opened his eyes, reveling in the power coursing through his body, his face filled with ecstatic delight.

"Grandpa was right! The predecessor's sudden recruitment did have a profound purpose!"

At this moment, he was filled with reverence and admiration.

How long would it take for him to reach the level of such a supreme predecessor?

Bai Gufeng also recovered from his initial shock.

Gazing at Murong Gong, he courteously said, "Brother Gong, Xiaochun's achievement is also thanks to you."

Murong Gong laughed heartily and responded, "Brother Bai flatters me. It was all the predecessor's instructions."

Bai Gufeng knew it was the predecessor's instructions, but without Murong Gong's comprehension of the predecessor's intentions, the outcome might have been different.

Below, those who believed the Jubao Hall was putting on an act kept sneering as they watched Bai Gufeng and Murong Gong's animated conversation.

But just then, another person in front of the stone emitted a mysterious light!

This transformation captured everyone's attention.

Bai Gufeng and Murong Gong were also stunned, their gazes fixed on that spot like burning flames.

Standing there was an ordinary-looking youth.

Unremarkable and plain, he wouldn't stand out in a crowd.

The youth opened his eyes and stared dumbfoundedly at his hands.

"This! This feeling! Could it be... Could I have also awakened my constitution?!"

He was utterly shocked.

Moments ago, witnessing Bai Xiaochun's transformation, he had been incredibly envious.

But he knew how average his talents were; when he came here, he was even worried about failing the tests.

After all, he had tried joining various sects before, but even the smallest forces rejected him due to his age of eighteen and his cultivation being far inferior to others of the same age with better backgrounds, despite his decent spiritual root.

Just being able to pass the Ping'an Sect's test had filled him with excitement.

Now, he felt transformed, as if he had been elevated to a higher plane.

He trembled with excitement.

Finally, he abruptly turned to face the Ping'an Sect members and bowed deeply to each of them.

Lastly, he gazed up at Murong Gong in the sky and knelt down with a thud.

"Thank you, Sect Master, for this opportunity! From now on, in life, I am a member of the Ping'an Sect, and in death, I will be a ghost of the Ping'an Sect!"

Murong Gong was overjoyed, his face beaming with smiles.

Suddenly, he flashed down and helped the youth up.

"Good! Haha! From now on, you are my disciple!"

He had to accept such a talented individual.

Moreover, this youth seemed rather naive. Hehe, Murong Gong could play the role of a great master!

Sure enough, as soon as he said that, the youth's eyes lit up with green light, and he knelt down again, shouting, "Greetings, Master!"

This time, Murong Gong did not help him up.

This was the ceremony of accepting a disciple.

Bai Gufeng, floating in the air, smiled slightly as he watched Murong Gong take in this disciple.

He also knew why Murong Gong did not accept his grandson as a disciple.

Perhaps his grandson might become a disciple of that predecessor.

Of course, it didn't have to be a direct disciple.

Even an informal acknowledgment or casual guidance would suffice.

For such a supreme being, casually pointing the way could lead one to immortality with ease.

The surrounding crowd watched this scene intently.

Those who firmly believed this was a sham sneered and laughed incessantly.

"Tsk, tsk, now I understand what it means to act out the entire charade."

"Are they fools? One person awakened, and then immediately another awakened. Do they have to act so ridiculously? They must think we're idiots!"

"..."

A group of people mocked with utter disdain, convinced they had seen through everything.

But just as they were scoffing at their peak, suddenly, two figures appeared in the sky above their heads.

With their arrival, the entire world fell silent.

The group seemed to have lost their ability to sense others' cultivation bases.

They could not even sense the cultivations of those standing next to them.

Because the aura of these two figures in the sky was so formidable, it seemed the entire world could not contain them.

Seeing these two, the group found it difficult to breathe, as if the air had solidified.

When Murong Gong and Bai Gufeng saw these two, their faces drained of color.

They recognized Chen Yanming!

And this time, a middle-aged man stood beside Chen Yanming.

This man exuded such a terrifying aura that it felt like the entire world might crumble with his every breath.

Murong Gong swallowed hard, thinking they were in trouble.

He never expected Chen Yanming to return, let alone bring someone even more powerful.

This was undoubtedly an act of retaliation!

Murong Yunhai and the others had the same thoughts, their faces ashen.

All they could do now was pray for the predecessor to send divine artifacts or appear in person to save them.