Whether it was the concealed Su Lingyuan,
or Lo Huangjun aloft in the sky,
or the remaining observer, Chu Ge had no knowledge of any of them.
At this moment, all his attention was fixed on the test that was about to be his turn.
The Aptitude Test was nearing its conclusion.
After a few more participants completed their tests, Xing Feng's voice rang out.
"The next… Chu Ge."
When Xing Feng spoke his name, hidden eyes focused on the crowd.
Chu Ge, upon hearing his name, did not hesitate and stepped forward from the crowd.
A surge of excitement welled in his heart. To step onto this path symbolized that he had truly entered the world of cultivation.
Having traversed over a dozen years, he had previously lived entirely in the mortal world, free from illness or calamity, never having experienced great upheavals.
Even though he had recently awakened the system, granting him some cultivation, the world of cultivation—and the path of martial refinement—remained entirely unknown to him.
He could not even wield his newfound cultivation freely.
Now, to join a major force and truly encounter cultivation filled his heart with boundless stirring.
Riding the wind, reaching for the stars,
Morning journey to the Northern Sea, evening arrival at Cangwu,
Feasting on the wind and drinking the dew, transcending the mundane,
And even—wandering freely across heaven and earth, living long and seeing far!
For Chu Ge, a man of the Dragon Kingdom in his previous life, this was the ultimate romantic ideal—a dream long desired and pursued by countless people since ancient times.
And now, that dream lay directly before him.
All he had to do was walk this path called cultivation, honing himself step by step, and one day, he could turn this dream into reality.
Stepping steadily, Chu Ge moved forward, each step firm and unwavering.
As the final participant of the test, he naturally became the focus of all eyes.
Finally, it's this guy's turn. Hmph… Chu Ge, let's see what makes you so special.
Hidden in the void, Su Lingyuan's face broke into a faint smile.
She knew Chu Ge was among the crowd; she had tried to find him earlier but failed.
Now, finally seeing his true form, she couldn't help but feel a hint of anticipation rising in her heart.
On the stage, after reading the last name, Xing Feng glanced at the information above and closed the jade slip containing the details of the disciples taking the test.
Eighteen years old… a bit old. Mediocre aptitude is one thing, but if the aptitude were decent, it would be a pity for such a promising youth. To start cultivation at this age, his future achievements would also be limited.
His gaze swept over the crowd and fell upon Chu Ge, slowly walking forward.
Hiss!
This young man… among all the young talents I have seen over the years, none can compare to his appearance! Truly a celestial visage, a transcendent fairy's poise!
Even a brief glance left Xing Feng stunned by Chu Ge's extraordinary appearance, a wave of admiration rising in his heart.
He recalled that, back in his days as a Taihuang disciple, he had been a well-known handsome youth, admired by many senior and junior sisters.
Yet compared to the boy before him today, he felt like a firefly against the moon.
He realized he had to retract his earlier thoughts.
With such looks, even if the aptitude were low, what did it matter?
As long as the boy could muster determination, shed some pride of youth, his future achievements might yet be extraordinary.