Past life sage: This life a dual cultivator

"All of you can fight over this brat as much as you want but you are not allowed to take a disciple of my Serene bamboo peak", a melodious voice came amidst the bickering of experts.

All the bickering ceased as soon as they heard the voice. They shifted their focus from the transparent sphere and turned to look towards the only female expert in their gathering.

"Beauty Meng, you manage to find another disciple?", one of the experts asked.

"Yes, little Chao has sent a message about her. If her aptitude is good, then she can be promoted to an inner disciple", the beauty who appeared to be most calm among the gathered experts replied.

"Is your disciple among these girls?", the experts gathered finally took an interest in Zhan Chen's women. There was scrutinizing look on their faces as they observed Zhan Chen's women.

"Elder Meng, all girls seem to be capable. Please tell us, who is the one going to be the disciple of your Serene bamboo peak?", a bald expert asked while tousling his beard.

"Here she is. I have yet observe her closely but I am sure that she is the one, little Chao was talking about", the female expert pointed towards Zi Ningxi. There was a curious look on her face as she observed all the activities of Zi Ningxi.

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Zhan Chen didn't know that a group of old men were observing him so closely. Otherwise, he would have pointed how shameless they were for looking at his group of women.

The short statured young men finally gave up resisting after seeing the condition of his companions. There was a frightened look on his face as he replied each and every questions of Zhan Chen.

"So, you are telling me that someone from the inner court is responsible for this?", Zhan Chen looked towards the short statured young man.

"Yes, yes, instruction comes from the inner court. Otherwise, why should I bother senior brother like this?", the short statured young man replied with a crying look on his face.

"Well then, you are dismissed. You need to wake your companions before leaving this place", Zhan Chen spoke with an uninterested look on his face.

"Thud!", the short statured young man felt heavily on his knees.

"Thank you senior brother, thank you for your generosity", he continued to protrest untill Zhan Chen's group went away from his sight.

After crossing past the gate, there was a long road infront of Zhan Chen's group. The road seemed endless as it stretched towards the top of a mountain.

"How many peaks this Xuantian sect has occupied?", Zhan Chen thought to himself while looking at the distant peaks. His curiousity further grew as he felt some powerful auras coming from the top of a distant peak.

"Welcome everyone. Welcome to our Xuantian sect", he stopped his trail of thoughts after hearing a voice. He looked forward and found a group of cultivators waiting for his group. The steep road finally stopped stretching after reaching the top. There was a small flat surface on the top of the mountain. From it's appearance, Zhan Chen could tell that it was a structure carved out by an expert after slicing the mountain.

"Greetings seniors", Zhan Chen greeted the group of experts waiting for them. Zhan Qingyue, Li Shu, Li Yan, Kai Min, Zi Ningxi and Zi Nuan followed suit as they bowed their heads towards the experts present.

"Everyone, welcome once again. I am Nu Hao. I am responsible for administering the test which will determine your talent as well as your initial rank in the sect's set up", the lead expert spoke.

"Who want to give the test first?", he looked at the group of Zhan Chen.

"I am", Li Yan was the first to volunteer. She took a look at Zhan Chen before walking towards the middle.

There was a raised flatform at the middle of the mountain top. Zhan Chen 's eyes lit up after he observed the formation incorporated with the raised platform. 'An ancient formation! It can clearly gauge the talent of a cultivator', he thought to himself.

"Girl, introduce yourself", Nu Hao spoke.

I am Li Yan. From the provincial capital of the Clear Sky province, Western region", Li Yan replied.

Nu Hao told her to go ahead and Li Yan climbed the stairs to the raised platform. The platform lit up immediately as soon as she stepped inside the raised platform.

To everyone 's surprise, an illusory gate appeared infront of Li Yan. She hesitated for a moment before walking towards the illusory gate with a determined expression.

A stone pillar at the corner of the raised platform lit up as soon as Li Yan stepped her foot inside the illusory gate. Letters started to appear out of nowhere and the details was enough to surprise Zhan Chen's women for a while.

Skeletal age- Eighteen

Race- Human

Gender- Female

Spiritual affinity- Yellow

Elemental affinity- None

Spiritual root- Human grade

There was confusion on the faces of Zhan Chen's women after they read the writings on the stone pillar. There was a nonchalant look on Nu Hao 's face and Li Shu became worried about the cultivation potential of her sister.

"Young master, how my sis is doing?", she looked towards Zhan Chen. No need to worry. She may not have the best of the potential but the existence of Spiritual root ensured that she can make progress in the cultivation path", Zhan Chen replied.

"Little Chen, what is this spiritual root? Do I have one also?", Zhan Qingyue joined from the side with a curious look on her face.

"And please tell us about this Spiritual affinity also. What is the meaning of spiritual affinity- Yellow?", Zi Nuan demanded.

Zhan Chen smiled after seeing the reticent princess being vocal. "Wait a minute everyone. I think you have yet to see the true wonder of this ancient test", Zhan Chen spoke.

"The test is not yet done?", Zi Nuan felt surprised for a moment and looked towards the raised platform. As if to answer her question, a sudden movement came from the raised platform.

Five faint silhottes appeared in the middle of platform. Their appeance couldn't be discerned clearly yet there was a certain majesty about them.

"Who are they?", Zhan Chen thought to himself but he got his answer as soon as the question appeared inside his mind.

"Everyone, pay respect to the forefathers. Their appearance are always a blessing for us cultivators from the Xuantian sect", Nu Hao spoke solemnly. He was the first to kneel down and others followed after him. Zhan Chen felt intrigued and looked at the five silhouttes while kneeling with others.