I created Qin Tianjian in modern times

Chapter 392: Elders of the Heart Trial

He stepped forward and said loudly: "Everyone, although our Qitian Sect welcomes heroes from all walks of life to join, we also have strict assessment standards. We cannot accept those with too low cultivation for the time being.

However, you don’t have to be discouraged. As long as you work hard to cultivate and improve your cultivation, you will still have the opportunity to join our Qitian Sect in the future.”

After hearing what Zhao Qi said, the crowd immediately started to discuss. Some people expressed their understanding, while others shouted in dissatisfaction.

At this time, a thin figure squeezed out from the crowd. It was a little boy who looked only in his teens.

He looked up at Zhao Qi, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Master, I will work hard to cultivate and strive to join the Qi Tian Sect as soon as possible!"

Zhao Qi looked at the little boy, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

He bent down and patted the little boy on the shoulder. "Good, you have great ambition! I look forward to your future performance."

After saying that, he turned around and walked into the sect. Behind him, the new disciples who had joined the sect looked at him with respect.

On this day, Zhao Qi was discussing the sect's future development plans with several elders in the main hall.

Suddenly, a disciple rushed in. "Master, there is a person outside who claims to be a female official from the Saint Maiden Hall and wants to see you."

"A female official from the Saint's Palace?" Zhao Qi raised his eyebrows, secretly guessing the purpose of this female official's visit. He waved his hand, "Please let her in."

After a while, a woman dressed in white and elegant walked in. She bowed to Zhao Qi and said, "I am Feng Qianjiao, a female official of the Saint Maiden Palace. I am honored to meet Sect Master Zhao."

Zhao Qi smiled slightly, "So you are the Phoenix Lady from the Saint Maiden Hall. I am so sorry for your disrespect. I wonder what important matter has Phoenix Lady come here for this time?"

Feng Qianjiao straightened up and said seriously, "Sect Master Zhao, I am here on behalf of the Saint Maiden Palace to discuss an important matter with your sect.

Our Saint Maiden Hall has recently discovered a mysterious realm of immortal cultivation, which contains extremely rich immortal cultivation resources. We hope to cooperate with your sect to explore this secret realm together."

Upon hearing the news, Zhao Qi's eyes suddenly lit up.

He was well aware of the value of the secret realm of immortal cultivation, and even more so of the significance of cooperating with the Holy Maiden Palace.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Madam Feng, this proposal is very attractive. However, we still need to further discuss the specific details of the cooperation."

Feng Qianjiao nodded, "Of course, our Saint Maiden Hall also hopes to establish a long-term and stable cooperative relationship with your sect. We can discuss the specific details of the cooperation slowly."

With the cooperation with the Holy Maiden Palace, the reputation and influence of the Qi Tian Sect further increased.

Zhao Qi is full of confidence in the sect's future. He believes that in the near future, the Qi Tian Sect will become a powerful force in the world of immortal cultivation.

The atmosphere in the main hall of Qitian Sect was solemn yet lively. Sect Master Zhao Qi stood on the high platform, his eyes like torches, scanning the disciples below.

"Disciples!" Zhao Qi's voice echoed in the hall, "Our Qitian Sect is now well-known, but the road to immortality will never end. Today, I announce two new challenges!"

The disciples were immediately perked up and pricked up their ears.

"First of all, we will strengthen exchanges with other sects. Soon, I will arrange for you to go to various major sects to compete and show the strength of our Qi Tian Sect!" Before Zhao Qi finished speaking, there was already cheering in the hall.

Han Feng scratched his head and grinned, "It's going to be a good show now. I wonder how strong the disciples from other sects are?"

Lu Xueyao rolled her eyes at him, "Why, are you scared?"

"Afraid? Not possible!" Han Feng straightened his chest, looking fearless.

Zhao Qi smiled slightly and continued, "For the second challenge, we will explore a newly discovered secret place for cultivating immortals. According to rumors, there are countless rare materials and magic weapons hidden there."

"Wow!" The disciples exclaimed in amazement.

Liu Ruyan's eyes flashed with anticipation, "A new secret realm, doesn't that mean we have another chance to get more immortal cultivation resources?"

"That's right." Zhao Qi nodded, "But I also want to remind you that the new secret realm is full of dangers, so everyone needs to be careful."

Bai Wei raised her hand and asked, "Master, when do we set out?"

"No hurry," Zhao Qi waved his hand, "Before departure, I will arrange a series of training and preparations to ensure that you can deal with various emergencies."

Inside the hall, the disciples were discussing among themselves, full of anticipation for the upcoming challenge.

"Oh right," Zhao Qi suddenly remembered something, "We will also invite some friendly sects to participate in this challenge, so that we can learn from each other and make progress together."

"Ah? Doesn't that mean we have to act together with those guys from the Xiaoyao Immortal Sect?" Han Feng's eyes widened.

Zhao Qi smiled and said, "That's right. Although the road to immortal cultivation is highly competitive, we must also understand cooperation and win-win situations. This challenge is a rare opportunity for communication."

After hearing this, some of the disciples nodded in agreement, while others looked embarrassed.

After all, although the Xiaoyao Xianzong and other sects are all cultivators, they are also competitors on a daily basis. It does take some time to adapt to working together now.

"Okay, that's all for today." Zhao Qi waved his hand, "Everyone go back and prepare well to meet the upcoming challenge!"

In the hall, the disciples filed out, each of them with anticipation and determination on their faces. A new challenge was about to begin, and they were ready to embrace all the unknowns and adventures.

In the following days, the disciples of Qi Tian Zong began intensive preparations for war.

In the training field, they sweated profusely, constantly improving their cultivation and combat effectiveness. At the same time, Zhao Qi also personally guided them in various tactical drills and teamwork training.

As the sun rose, the Qitian Sect's training ground was already bustling with activity. The disciples, dressed in the same uniform of the sect, were either brandishing swords, or making hand gestures, or meditating, and everyone was fully focused on their training.

There was laughter and joy in the training field. It turned out that the disciples were having a mock competition, and Han Feng and Lu Xueyao happened to be opponents.

"Watch out!" Han Feng shouted and swung his sword towards Lu Xueyao.

Lu Xueyao dodged lightly and pointed her sword at Han Feng's throat. Han Feng hurriedly stepped back, but unexpectedly his feet slipped and he fell on his back.

"Hahaha!" The disciples burst into laughter.

Han Feng got up from the ground in a panic and scratched his head, "Mistake, mistake, try again!"

Lu Xueyao looked at him with a smile, "You always try to take advantage of me."

"No way, this is just a normal competition." Han Feng defended.

Everyone continued to practice with laughter, and the atmosphere became more harmonious. They knew that although the upcoming challenge was difficult, as long as they had the strength of the team, everything would be fine. "Oh, Han Feng, your swordsmanship is really unique!" Lu Xueyao joked, watching Han Feng's clumsy but serious swordsmanship practice.

Han Feng stopped what he was doing, wiped the sweat off his forehead, and grinned: "Hey, I'm working hard to improve myself, Senior Sister Xueyao, don't underestimate me!"

“Hmph, when your sword skills become as good as mine, I will never look down on you again.” Lu Xueyao chuckled and turned around to continue her practice.

Not far away, Liu Ruyan and Bai Wei were practicing magic. The two of them were fighting back and forth, and the magic lights were flashing, dazzling to watch.

"Sister Ruyan, your control over magic is becoming more and more sophisticated!" Bai Wei praised sincerely.

"You're not bad either. Look at your ice spells, they're getting more and more powerful." Liu Ruyan responded with a smile.

At this moment, Sect Master Zhao Qi came over, looked at the disciples' enthusiastic training scene, and nodded with satisfaction.

"Disciples, besides practicing, don't forget to communicate and learn." Zhao Qi said loudly.

"In the near future, I will arrange for you to go to other sects for exchange activities. You must cherish this opportunity and broaden your horizons."

"Yes, Master!" the disciples responded in unison.

In the training ground of Qi Tian Sect, the sun was shining obliquely, and a group of disciples were practicing hard.

After the previous period of secret exploration, they were not only physically and mentally exhausted, but also realized the shortcomings of their own cultivation.

Therefore, under the advice of Sect Master Zhao Qi, the disciples decided to enter a period of rest and recuperation and work hard to improve their cultivation.

Han Feng was as hardworking as ever. He was sweating profusely, and every punch and kick contained great power.

Not far away, three female disciples, Lu Xueyao, Liu Ruyan and Bai Wei, were also practicing attentively.

They are light and graceful, like fairies descending to earth, and the magic in their hands condenses into brilliant rays of light that are dazzling to the eyes.

In addition to practicing, disciples would also go to the library to study ancient books.

The library was filled with the fragrance of books and ancient books. The disciples were either flipping through the classics or discussing in low voices, hoping to absorb more nutrients from the ocean of knowledge.

On this day, Han Feng was studying an ancient book about sword-fighting secrets. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he seemed to have understood something.

He couldn't wait to run to the training ground, holding a long sword and began to swing it. The sword light flashed, and the sword energy was everywhere. Han Feng's swordsmanship was obviously sharper and more accurate than before.

Lu Xueyao and Liu Ruyan smiled at each other when they saw this scene. They knew that Han Feng had made another breakthrough. This also inspired them to practice harder and not fall behind.

However, the road of cultivation is not always smooth. Sometimes, disciples will encounter bottlenecks and confusion. At this time, they will gather together to exchange their thoughts and experiences and jointly find ways to solve the problems.

Once, Bai Wei encountered a problem during her practice. She could not understand the secret of a certain spell.

Just when she was worried, Liu Ruyan came over and patiently explained to her. After some guidance, Bai Wei finally understood and her cultivation level improved.

Liu Ruyan stood at the entrance of the mind trial site, took a deep breath, and calmed her excitement.

She knew that what she was about to face was a test of her soul. This was not only a training but also a challenge to herself.

"Ruyan, are you ready?" the mind trial elder asked kindly.

Liu Ruyan nodded, her eyes firm: "I'm ready, Elder."

"Okay, let's begin." The elder said, and with a wave of his hand, a ray of light flashed, and Liu Ruyan felt herself being drawn into another world by a force.

The first stage of the trial was a dense forest. Liu Ruyan walked carefully, observing her surroundings vigilantly. Suddenly, a ferocious beast jumped out of the woods and pounced on her.

Liu Ruyan was startled, but soon calmed down. She quickly drew her sword and started a fierce battle with the beast. After a fight, she finally defeated the beast.

However, this was only the beginning of the test. Liu Ruyan then encountered various challenges.

Sometimes it is a steep valley that requires her to climb carefully; sometimes it is a turbulent river that requires her to swim across bravely.

Sometimes it is a strange fog, requiring her to use her wisdom and intuition to find a way out.

In this process, Liu Ruyan's mind was greatly tempered.

She learned how to stay calm in difficult situations and how to face fears and challenges. Every success made her more confident, and every failure made her stronger.

Finally, Liu Ruyan reached the last stage of the trial, which was a mountain that towered into the clouds, and on the top of the mountain there was a sparkling gem.

Liu Ruyan knew that only by getting this gem could she pass the trial.

She started to climb the mountain without hesitation. The road was rugged and steep, but she did not retreat.

When she finally reached the top of the mountain and got the gem, her heart was filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment.

Liu Ruyan was teleported out of the trial site and returned to the real world. The mind trial elder looked at her and smiled, "Congratulations, Ruyan, you have successfully passed the mind trial."

Liu Ruyan bowed respectfully to the elder: "Thank you for your guidance and cultivation."

"This is the result of your own hard work and talent," said the elder.

"Through this trial, your mind has been greatly honed and improved. I believe that in the future on the road of cultivating immortals, you will go further and higher."

Liu Ruyan nodded, her heart full of confidence and expectation. She knew that this was just a starting point on her path to becoming an immortal, and there would be more challenges and opportunities waiting for her to explore in the future. And this spiritual tempering would become her most precious wealth on her way forward.

"Oh, Elder," Liu Ruyan suddenly remembered something, "I encountered some wonderful illusions and challenges during the trial. It felt like I was on a dream journey."

The elder smiled upon hearing this and said, "That is a test of illusion in the trial, designed to sharpen your mind and will. It seems that you have come up with new ideas?"

"Yes," Liu Ruyan's eyes flickered, "I want to record these experiences and share them with other disciples of the sect. Maybe they can benefit from them."

"Very good," the elder nodded approvingly, "Not only have you grown yourself, but you also want to contribute to the sect. This kind of thought is precious."

Sect Master Zhao Qi knew very well that if the sect wanted to continue to develop, it had to keep pace with the times and constantly change.

(End of this chapter)