Chapter 477: Chapter 362: Fusion Grand Array, Thunder Fire Divine Burning Array, Celestial Pride List Unveiled

Yet when Gu Shan heard Hou Yutian’s words, he merely cast him a glance, not uttering a single word.

This showed just how arrogant he was.

If not for the agreement he had made with Lin Chang’sheng regarding the future Immortal Cave Mansion, he would never have lowered himself to consort with these ants.

But seeing this, Hou Yutian did not become angry; the strong are always this arrogant, and it seemed he was long accustomed to it.

Nevertheless, he still instructed Hou Shaojie and the other outstanding youths to take the cultivation test, in order to earn the right to enter the Sect.

"Fellow Daoist, yesterday’s test truly opened my eyes! I am sincerely impressed!"

As Lin Chang’sheng waited, a tall, handsome man and a beautiful, extraordinary woman approached slowly.

Lin Chang’sheng glanced at the pair and realized they looked quite familiar.

These two were precisely the Piaomiao Sect celestials who had shone like moon among stars yesterday: Zhou Qibai and Yu Tingting.

For cultivators such as Lin Chang’sheng, these two naturally harbored intentions of alliance.

It would be ideal to become friends. Otherwise, should they become adversaries with Lin Chang’sheng, such a foe would be truly terrifying.

"And you two are?"

Lin Chang’sheng asked.

Though he recognized their remarkable talent, he did not yet know their names.

"I am Zhou Qibai, from the Piaomiao Sect. This is my junior sister, Yu Tingting!"

Zhou Qibai introduced himself.

"Lin Chang’sheng,"

Lin Chang’sheng responded in turn.

"Brother Lin, your performance on yesterday’s test was truly remarkable! To advance to the Middle Stage of Void Refining at your age is nothing short of monstrous genius. I wonder, once the competition begins, would you be willing to join us in facing the upcoming trials together?"

Zhou Qibai extended his invitation.

With another celestial in their ranks, their chances of victory would surely increase.

"I’ve already joined Brother Hou and the others. But if Brother Zhou doesn’t mind, we can all travel together!"

Lin Chang’sheng replied forthrightly. He didn’t know much about the tournament, but with more allies, chances of victory would of course be greater.

"Excellent, it’s settled then!"

Seeing Lin Chang’sheng agree, Zhou Qibai beamed with delight. As for Hou Shaojie and his group, he gave them little thought.

So long as Lin Chang’sheng accompanied them, that was enough.

Having gained his promise, Zhou Qibai and Yu Tingting took their leave with smiles.

Dong dong dong—

Down in the testing grounds, Hou Shaojie, relying on his Early Stage of Void Refining cultivation, struck the bell six times and thus earned his qualification to enter the Sect’s competition, immediately drawing much attention.

"Which sect’s disciple is this? He actually possesses such cultivation?"

"No idea! Looks like another dark horse for the Celestial Pride List!"

"Indeed! This year’s Celestial Pride List has seen many unknown celestials emerge—it seems this competition will be spectacular!"

"When is a grand contest like this ever dull? But this year truly is worth watching!"

"It’s nearly about to start, and yet the top three powers have still not appeared?"

...

The surrounding crowd buzzed with discussion.

Though many celestials had emerged,

The greater focus remained on the top three powers of the Immortal Realm.

The celestials of the top three forces were the ones most likely to contend for Celestial Pride List rankings.

Jie—

As the crowd spoke, several neighs of horses rang out from the heavens above.

Everyone involuntarily looked up.

Upon the firmament appeared nine flying horses, pulling a grand and massive flying palanquin.

The flying palanquin exuded lavish splendor, gold gauze curtains draping its sides, upon which three weapons were embroidered.

A saber, a sword, and a halberd; beneath these three weapons sat a huge altar.

Showing just how exalted the status of these three weapons was.

And on either side of the palanquin stood two cultivators clad in golden armor, making the flying palanquin seem absolutely sacred and untouchable.

"It’s—it’s the Immortal Martial Hall!"

"What a display of grandeur! The Immortal Martial Hall arrives with nine flying horses pulling their palanquin—just finding one flying horse is near impossible!"

"The Immortal Martial Hall’s standing? How could a lesser sect even compare?"

"It is said the three weapons represent the Immortal Martial Hall’s three supreme founders! The immortal treasures in their hands had this very appearance!"

...

As the nine flying horses drew the palanquin closer, the crowd below instantly erupted into excited chatter.

The golden warriors parted the curtains of the flying palanquin, and a burly middle-aged man stepped out with three celestials, then leapt down, landing in the testing arena not far away.

The people of the Immortal Martial Hall strode toward the testing copper bell—no one dared block their way.

"Go!"

The burly man at the front jerked his chin at the three disciples behind, signaling for them to proceed with the test.

By the rules, the Immortal Realm’s top ten powers actually didn’t have to test—how could their sect’s celestials possibly be below the Divinity Transformation Stage?

At the very least, they’re all at the Early Stage of Void Refining.

"Yes, Elder Chen!"

The three disciples immediately understood and approached the copper bell.

The group consisted of two men and one woman; the men were robust and handsome, the woman bold and valiant.

Dong dong dong—

The first disciple of the Immortal Martial Hall began the test, his fierce fist aura slamming onto the copper bell, instantly producing nine resonant peals.

"Nine rings—Middle Stage of Void Refining! As expected of the Immortal Martial Hall’s celestial disciples!"

"Indeed! Any one of them is Middle Stage of Void Refining—wonder how the other two compare?"

"Even at their weakest, they won’t be below Early Stage of Void Refining! Last time, the Immortal Martial Hall took the top of the Celestial Pride List. I wonder what will happen this time?"

"At worst, still top three!"

Amidst the surrounding chatter, the second, female disciple of Immortal Martial Hall stepped forth to test.

With a graceful press of her jade-like hand, powerful primordial power suddenly erupted—a golden palm seal shot forth, landing squarely on the copper bell.

Dong dong dong—

Another volley of rolling peals sounded, continuing until nine rings faded away.