As the spirit root test began, the square buzzed with excitement.

The young boys and girls, eyes filled with anxiety, started their tests one by one.

But soon, with the disciple at the front expressionlessly calling out "Next, next, next..."

Both the many parents and the boys and girls in line felt their hearts sink rapidly.

Those children who were eliminated left the field dejectedly, returning to their elders who wore forced smiles.

Just this simple step determined their fate, cutting them off from the path of immortality.

Even though they had mentally prepared themselves, knowing that those with spirit roots were one in ten thousand, it was still hard to accept when faced with the results.

Zhao Ting stood in line, sweating nervously. Occasionally, he glanced back at Chen Xun, and seeing Chen Xun quietly squatting there, he felt somewhat reassured.

Time passed slowly, and more and more youngsters left the line with their heads hanging low.

On the stage, Shen He watched this scene with an indifferent expression, unfazed.

Cultivating immortality was never easy; the spirit root was just the first and most crucial threshold, like sifting gold from sand.

Shen He glanced at the sun and thought to himself that if five youngsters from Celestial Clarity City could have spirit roots, it would be excellent.

In fact, if luck was bad, there might be only two or three, or even none at all, and that was just how it was.

City Lord Xu Hai looked embarrassed.

It was almost noon, and not a single child with a spirit root had appeared. Could it be that the feng shui of Celestial Clarity City had been poor these past two years?

In previous years, when Dao Heaven Sect came to recruit disciples, two children with spirit root aptitude had already appeared by the morning.

"It's glowing, it's glowing!!"

At this moment, the crowd became very agitated.

In the second line, the boy at the front undergoing the test saw the spirit-testing instrument in front of him glowing brightly, dazzling even under the sun.

The boy was stunned, his heart racing!

"Good boy! Our Yu family's ancestors must be smiling upon us! I never thought we'd have an immortal master!"

The boy's parent beside him was in tears, trembling with excitement.

Countless city residents looked on enviously, understanding that from now on, this family's status in Celestial Clarity City would rise dramatically!

Even if their family background was humble before, with an immortal master, their status could directly rival that of some great families, or even surpass them.

Even the City Lord would have to show respect to this family.

This was truly a case of one person achieving immortality, and the whole family rising with them.

Only through cultivating immortality could such an effect be achieved, far beyond what any aptitude test could offer.

Zhao Ting watched this scene with eyes full of envy.

"A pseudo-earth spirit root, although the aptitude is mediocre, it can still cultivate immortality and enter our Dao Heaven Sect, but you will have to start as a servant. Child, what is your name?" Shen He asked the boy.

The boy bowed and said excitedly, "Immortal Master, my name is Yu Zheng!"

Shen He nodded, "Yu Zheng... good, stand aside and wait."

"Yes!"

Yu Zheng rubbed his hands together, standing aside under the gaze of the crowd, the first not to be eliminated.

Feeling the many eyes on him, Yu Zheng couldn't help but stand tall and proud, feeling more glorious than ever alongside his elders.

The test continued.

Many relatives who had been distant from Yu Zheng's family began to chat with Yu Zheng's parents, their attitudes fawning.

Such was reality.

Time flew by, and it was afternoon.

During this time, two more boys and a girl were found to have spirit roots, though they were all pseudo-spirit roots.

Even so, it was enough to make others envious.

The city residents didn't understand the nuances of spirit roots; they only knew that having one meant joining Dao Heaven Sect, leading to a life of success and prosperity.

As the sun set, the spirit root testing was nearing its end.

There were few left waiting in line for testing.

As for Chen Xun, he was already lying on the ground, snoring away.

That's right, just lying there. The city residents nearby knew Chen Xun was a madman and merely shook their heads at his behavior, saying nothing, but they did move a bit further away.

Shen He looked at the dwindling number of boys and girls, nodding slightly, "It seems there will only be these four, all pseudo-spirit roots, but not bad."

Xu Hai, hearing this, didn't know what to say and could only force a smile.

At this moment, it was finally Zhao Ting's turn.

Zhao Ting carefully placed his hand on the spirit-testing instrument under the curious eyes of the Dao Heaven Sect disciples.

Suddenly, the instrument burst into unprecedented brilliance!

Zhao Ting was stunned, an unparalleled joy erupting from his heart!

Could it be that heaven favored Zhao Ting?

What Chen Xun said yesterday about him having a natural spiritual aura turned out to be true?!

Could Chen Xun be his lucky star?!

The square fell silent, then erupted in exclamations!

Because this light was vastly different from the previous four; not only was it more dazzling, but unlike the previous white light, this was golden!

The disciple standing in front of Zhao Ting was stunned, looking incredulously at Zhao Ting before turning to Shen He on the stage, stammering, "Steward, Steward!"

Even the other four disciples stopped their tests simultaneously, looking at Zhao Ting in shock!

At this moment, Shen He snapped back to reality, leaping from the stage to Zhao Ting's side, staring at the continuous golden light from the spirit-testing instrument, his eyes twitching with excitement!

The next moment, Shen He flew down from the stage, landing in front of Zhao Ting, staring at the spirit-testing instrument until the golden light faded, then swallowed hard.

Shen He looked at Zhao Ting, excitedly asking, "What... what is your name?"

City Lord Xu Hai, seeing this scene, was shocked and hurriedly stepped down, running to stand behind Shen He, looking at Zhao Ting with immense shock, feeling a lingering fear!

He thought to himself, fortunately, he hadn't offended this person or his friend earlier, or the consequences would have been unimaginable!

From this scene alone, it was clear that this person's spirit root was extraordinary!

Zhao Ting quickly bowed and said, "Immortal Master, my name is Zhao Ting."

Shen He was slightly surprised, quickly helping Zhao Ting up, "Zhao Ting, no need for such formalities!"

With Zhao Ting's aptitude, he would be directly promoted to a purple-robed disciple upon returning to the sect!

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This meant becoming a core disciple, with a status higher than even Shen He's as a steward.

Moreover, Zhao Ting was discovered and brought back by Shen He, which would be a great merit, promising future promotions, making Zhao Ting truly his lucky star!

Zhao Ting, still somewhat anxious, asked, "Immortal Master, with my aptitude... can I enter Dao Heaven Sect to cultivate? And... my age..."

Zhao Ting didn't understand spirit roots, although judging by the elder's reaction, he guessed he could enter, but to be sure, he asked again.

Most importantly, given his age, Zhao Ting was indeed a bit anxious.

Hearing this, the square quieted down, with the city residents all listening intently, wanting to know just how exceptional Zhao Ting's aptitude was, as they had all seen the Dao Heaven Sect Immortal Master's reaction.

Some who had initially mocked Zhao Ting fell silent, even lowering their heads, fearing Zhao Ting would notice them.

No one had expected that Zhao Ting would turn out to have the best aptitude of all.

But just how good it was, they needed to hear from the Immortal Master.

"Zhao Ting, with your aptitude, age is not an issue. The age limit is for those with poor pseudo-spirit roots. If they start cultivating at twenty, it's just a waste of time. But you are different..."

Shen He took a deep breath, looking at Zhao Ting as if he were a rare treasure, continuing:

"Among mortals, those with spirit roots are one in ten thousand, and your aptitude is top-notch across the entire Northern Profound Cultivation Realm! You possess a Heavenly Gold Spirit Root!!"

Such an exceptional aptitude, not only in Northern Profound, but even in the entire Mortal Cultivation Realm, was something many great sects would covet. In Dao Heaven Sect, it would be treasured like a gem!