Chapter 90

After some careful discussion, King East River and the others decided on the final twenty . In fact, most of the spots were already set in stone . Only a small number of them needed discussion .

“It’s decided . ” King East River smiled .

Every year, the recruitment of disciples at Archean Mountain was an extremely important matter . In order to be fair, the Regis Godfiends and Marquis Godfiends who presided over it would change . They also felt the heavy responsibility . After all, they had to rely on the yearly fresh blood to integrate into the sect and form the current Archean Mountain .

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Meng Chuan and company chatted as they waited . Some of the geniuses were even more nervous . Finally, an hour passed as King East River and company walked over from afar .

“They’re coming . They’re coming!”

“We’re going to announce the final name list . ”

All the geniuses stared at the distant King East River . Their family and friends were equally nervous .

The moment of truth was about to happen!

Ji Yuantong stood by the side and watched silently . He was also afraid that he would be eliminated because of his poor performance during the final assessment .

“This year’s Archean Mountain entrance examination is over,” said King East River with a smile . “The list of twenty people has been decided . From first to twenty, it will be as follows: Meng Chuan, Zong Sha, Yan Feng, Yan Jin, Ning Yibo, Zuo Xiao, Chu Yong, Jin Huan, Dong Fang, Li Ying… Shangguang Feng, Ji Yuantong… Zhang Lie, Yu Chang . The aforementioned will be recruited by Archean Mountain . ”

The geniuses and their family listened carefully for their names; some were overjoyed, others silent .

“My dear disciple, you entered . You entered . You’ve become a disciple of Archean Mountain . ” The fat elder hugged his disciple, Zuo Xiao . Zuo Xiao was thrilled as well . “I got in! I got in!”

Zuo Xiao’s ranking was very high . He was ranked sixth, better than Chu Yong and company .

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I got in .

I’ve become a disciple of Archean Mountain .

Many geniuses were extremely excited . Apart from the ten Godfiends who had robust Godfiend foundations, ten of them had mediocre foundations . There were seven geniuses who had never consumed any natural treasures .

The preliminaries’ third assessment—spiritual perception—and the final selection’s second trial—the Darkness Altar—tested one’s potential . The first assessment in the final selection mainly tested one’s strength and combat talent .

Therefore, many geniuses had the chance to be selected .

Ji Yuantong heard his name . He was ranked fifteenth in this selection .

As long as I enter the Archean Mountain, I will surpass Meng Chuan and the rest . Ji Yuantong vowed silently . I will also reach the top of this Darkness Altar!

Ever since he was young, he had never submitted to anyone . He believed that he was the strongest .

“Apart from the top twenty, Yan Chitong is only thirteen years old this year; he will be specially recruited as an Archean Mountain disciple,” said King East River . His voice resounded throughout the mountain . “Bid farewell to your family and friends as soon as possible . I will send all of them down the mountain in a while . ”

Archean Mountain recruited a total of 21 disciples . Yan Chitong was specially recruited and did not take up any admission slots .

Archean Mountain clearly knew that the geniuses this year were more outstanding than in previous years . However, rules were rules . Other than special recruitment, only twenty people were accepted each year . Archean Mountain’s resources were limited . If too many disciples were recruited, the resources that every disciple enjoyed would decrease .

“Good, good, good . ” Meng Dajiang looked at Meng Chuan happily . “My son has finally entered Archean Mountain . If your grandaunt learns of this, she would definitely be very happy . ”

“Yes . ” Meng Chuan’s heart churned . After cultivating for so many years, he had finally succeeded in entering the Archean Mountain .

“It’s time for me to leave,” said Meng Dajiang . “Many of Wu State’s geniuses and family will also return today . Uncle Liu and I will also return together . When you enter Archean Mountain and see Qiyue, tell her to send letters to Eastcalm Prefecture in the future . ”

“Yes . ” Meng Chuan nodded .

The distance between Archean City and Wu State was simply too far away . Marquis Southcloud escorted them here and would also escort them back! This was the fastest method . If they missed this opportunity, Meng Dajiang and Liu Yebai would have to return to Eastcalm Prefecture slowly . That would take too long .

“Cultivate well in Archean Mountain . ” Meng Dajiang stretched out his hand and stroked his son’s head . He smiled and said, “Dad won’t be able to accompany you any longer . The rest of your journey will depend on yourself . ”

Meng Chuan’s heart tightened as he nodded .

His father had been by his side for so many years . He had enlightened him in the way of the saber and had been his sparring partner . He had prepared rare treasures for him . His father had saved him during the demon invasion . His father was like a huge tree that shielded him from the elements .

Now that he had grown up, he would cultivate in Archean Mountain . As for his father, he was in his hometown, thousands of kilometers away .

“Dad, I’ll make accomplishments in my cultivation as quickly as possible . I’ll head down the mountain to meet you when the time comes,” said Meng Chuan .

Meng Dajiang smiled and nodded .

Soon—other than the twenty-one newly recruited disciples—the other geniuses and their family and friends were personally sent down the mountain by King East River and brought to Archean City .

“All of you, follow me,” said the cyan-clothed woman . She levitated the twenty-one disciples before flying off with them .

Whoosh .

After they flew past a mountain range, they finally arrived at a towering mountain peak .

“This is Archean Mountain’s main peak—Yellow Reverence Peak . It’s the highest mountain peak in the mountain range . ” The cyan-clothed woman led Meng Chuan and company to land in a courtyard .

An elder was already waiting in the courtyard . He bowed and greeted, “Aunt-Master . ”

The twenty-one rookies were somewhat confused . However, Meng Chuan could sense how powerful the elder’s aura was . He was much stronger than Jadesun Palace Lord—who he had seen before . However, he also felt a strange sense of weakness, as though his aura was just a facade .

“This is your Senior Brother Wang,” said the cyan-clothed woman . “Archean Mountain Godfiends support each other . Those below the Darkstar realm are of the same generation . You can just address each other as senior and junior . Darkstar Godfiends are Marquis Godfiends . ”

“Greetings, Senior Brother Wang . ” Meng Chuan and the rest bowed .

The elder laughed . “Greetings, Junior Brothers and Sisters . It’s a happy occasion to see newcomers every year . Our Archean Mountain will produce more Godfiends . ”

The cyan-clothed woman nodded and said, “You will stay here today . A grand ceremony will be held tomorrow . After that, you will be considered true disciples of Archean Mountain . ”

With that said, she walked away .

The twenty-one disciples took up temporary residence . They would be official disciples of Archean Mountain tomorrow .

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When night fell—

“Let’s go . Back to Wu State . ”

In the courtyard of the Wu State Guild Hall in Archean City, Marquis Southcloud sat cross-legged on the back of a giant fiery-red bird . Behind him were nine geniuses and their families, as well as Meng Dajiang and Liu Yebai . Everyone had just eaten dinner and had enough to fill their stomachs .

Whoosh .

The giant fiery-red bird soared into the sky, quickly passed through the clouds and flew above the city . Its speed soared as it flew towards Wu State .

The geniuses and their families on the bird’s back thought of all sorts of things . Three geniuses from the Wu State had been selected—a very high number . They were Meng Chuan, Yan Jin, and Shangguan Feng . The remaining geniuses who weren’t 20 yet could try again next year . Some of them were already 20 years old . They had to serve in the military immediately since it was already the end of the year .

Everyone had their own fate .

They flew through the night . It took them nearly six hours to arrive at Wu State .

The giant fiery-red bird was roughly 100 feet above the ground when Marquis Southcloud said, “We’re at Yufang Prefecture . Those who need to get off can get off now . ”

“Thank you, Lord Marquis . ” An old woman jumped down with a genius .

As a Marquis Godfiend, time was precious . It was only during Archean Mountain’s disciple recruitment that Marquis South Cloud escorted them back and forth, taking up a few days of his time .

He continued flying all over Wu State, sending the geniuses and their families and friends back to their prefecture, one after another .

“Eastcalm Prefecture is up ahead,” Marquis Southcloud said with a smile . The giant fiery-red bird descended to a lower height .

“Thank you, Lord Marquis . ” Meng Dajiang and Liu Yebai were grateful for the escort .

“Both Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue are not bad . ” Marquis Southcloud gave rare praise .

Meng Dajiang and Liu Yebai couldn’t hide their smiles . After bowing respectfully, they jumped down to the ground .

Whoosh .

The giant fiery-red bird quickly rose into the air and flew towards another direction .

“Let’s go . Let’s go back quickly . ” Meng Dajiang couldn’t help but use his movement technique to rush towards Eastcalm City .

“Look at how anxious you are . ” Liu Yebai followed along .

Although the sky was dark, Eastcalm City’s gates had already opened . The hawkers who were selling goods and the travelers had already entered the city . Meng Dajiang and Liu Yebai entered the city together .

Oh? Isn’t that Elder Meng?

He accompanied Young Master Meng to Archean Mountain for the examination . He’s back?

The guards at the door immediately recognized the famous Meng Dajiang from Eastcalm Prefecture .

“I won’t be going to the Meng family’s ancestral mansion with you . ” Liu Yebai parted with Meng Dajiang midway . “I’ll return to Mirror Lake first . ”

“Alright . ” Meng Dajiang smiled and nodded . Then, he quickly used his movement technique and headed straight for the ancestral mansion .

Eh? Meng Dajiang is back? One of the shopkeepers in a street store recognized Meng Dajiang . He’s in a hurry, and he seems rather excited . Furthermore, he came back alone . Could it be that Meng Chuan has joined Archean Mountain? I have to report this to the clan immediately . The Godfiend families had many businesses in Eastcalm Prefecture, and they had many spies . When they saw Meng Dajiang, they immediately rushed back to report .

Along the way, people discovered Meng Dajiang . Everyone guessed what happened .

If Meng Chuan failed in the assessment, both father and son would have returned together . Furthermore, he wouldn’t rush to the ancestral mansion so excitedly . Of course, these were just guesses . In the end, they had to wait for official news from the government .

Meng Dajiang was extremely fast as he rushed to the ancestral mansion .

The clansmen at the ancestral mansion were astonished .

“Elder?”

“Elder has returned from Archean Mountain . Is there an outcome to Meng Chuan’s entrance examination?”

“Meng Chuan didn’t return; did he succeed?”

The clansmen were excited and had many guesses .

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At the ancestral mansion’s ancestral hall, Fairy Meng knelt on a prayer mat as she prayed for Meng Chuan . She had been in the ancestral hall since 20th December .

She prayed for blessings, hoping that the ancestors would bless Meng Chuan so that he would enter Archean Mountain successfully .

“Oh?” Fairy Meng suddenly opened her eyes . “Dajiang is back?”

She immediately stood up . With a walking stick in hand, her figure blurred as she arrived several dozen feet away . In just a few steps, she arrived at the front yard of the ancestral mansion .

Many clansmen surrounded the front yard . Meng Dajiang—who had been rushing towards this direction—stopped when he saw Fairy Meng .

“Dajiang, how was it?” Fairy Meng’s pale face was filled with anticipation as her voice trembled slightly .

The other clansmen looked at Meng Dajiang expectantly .

“Chuan’er ranked first in the Archean Mountain entrance examination!” Meng Dajiang said excitedly . “He’s now an inner sect disciple of Archean Mountain!”