At this moment, the elder guarding the entry-level stone stepped forward slowly.
His gaze swept past the scruffy-bearded cultivator, then landed on Gu Sheng, and he said in a deep voice, "This is the Holy Land of disciple selection for the Supreme Mysterious Sect. Do not act recklessly here!"
The scruffy-bearded cultivator felt unwilling, but under the elder's imposing authority, he still had to lower his head and step back.
The elder then turned to Gu Sheng and said, "Young man, the test of the entry-level stone is no trivial matter. Proceed with caution."
Gu Sheng nodded slightly. "Rest assured, elder. This junior knows his limits."
With that, Gu Sheng walked toward the entry-level stone.
He did not touch it immediately but instead quietly stood before the stone, sensing the power contained within.
After a moment, Gu Sheng took a deep breath, slowly extended his hand, and gently placed it on the stone.
