"The second objective is to explain to you about this sect's real objective. I'll say this again: By letting you climb the Great Mount Kunlun mountain in just three months, reaching the top of the mountain without using any magical tool or spiritual power was an impossible task."He stopped, then added.
"Even I and Elder Lou weren't able to do it with you guys' current strength and experience." Sure enough, Elder Li's words made the rookies feel doubt, as many question marks popped out of their minds.
"There is no need to rush; listen carefully here. The possibility of successfully climbing the third layer of the Great Mount Kunlun mountain without using any spiritual power is 0.001 percent."His words made the rookies who successfully climbed the third layer look at each other.
Huang Ying Yue was stunned. She didn't think about this possibility at all.
"During my generation, only 2 or 3 out of many thousands of people could accomplish this step. Unexpectedly, from the new generation that emerged until your generation, the number of people who could achieve this step increased year by year, but those numbers were not as many as this year." Elder Li nodded and smiled.
"To let you climb the mountain is to test your courageous, perseverant, and endurance abilities. The road of cultivation is full of danger and unforeseeable threat; if you don't even have the courage to go forward and climb this mountain, then what's the point of shouting that you wanted to be strong?"
"The second layer of this task was to test your mind and your soul, as well as to eliminate the demon in your heart. What you saw in the second layer of the Great Kunlun Mountain were all the illusions that came out of your mind, as well as your deepest desire and heart demon. The longer you walk, the more temptation appears to attract your desire." Elder Lou explained instead of Elder Li.
The rookie nodded. No wonder; they've seen something they shouldn't have seen.
"I won't explain much about this matter because not even two thousand rookies have reached the second layer of the mountain. Moreover, reaching the second layer didn't mean that you had passed the second layer's trail. I'll tell you one thing: only 12 people were able to pass the task."
The rookies looked around, trying to see the outstanding people who could really reach the third layer of the Great Mount Kunlun mountain in just three months.
"In addition, I'll give you some clues and lessons about this since this is extremely important. This is also my third objective for appearing in front of you. Listen carefully; this will affect your mindset and perspective toward the world." Elder Lou's voice brought everyone's attention back.
"Cultivators must have a firm mind to strike forward, avoiding both visible and invisible danger. On the contrary, what'll happen if your enemies give you what you always wanted?" He asked seriously because this wasn't something to be ignorant of.
"For example, some people want wealth, some want power, while others want to have beautiful beings to serve their lust." His words made most of the rookies' faces who didn't pass the second layer turn red because of shame as their backs turned stiff.
It was true that those things were enough to attract them. Without Elder Li's stopping and interference, they might still trap themselves in the illusion.
"You should be glad that this illusion was just the sect's trail. What if you encounter the illusion somewhere in the future while you are walking or exploring some places? Will you still be able to resist such seductive temptation and protect yourself?" His question stunned them.
"If I'm the one who created this illusion, and I want to kill or torture you, do you think that you still have the chance to laugh here?"
"Do you think that you will still be able to stand under the sunlight while breathing?" Elder Lou's eyes suddenly turned sharp as his breath turned cold, like a sword blade striking into their hearts.
The rookies were in a cold sweat as their faces turned pale with fear. They thought that they should be proud of their performance, yet reality slapped them.
They were only immersed in the joyful celebration and positive result; nevertheless, they forgot about the consequences and the negative side.
"You don't have to feel ashamed or lowly. Your abilities are limited. Some people were born extraordinary, while others were born without anything, but their perseverance was enough to let them achieve the impossible path."
"Even if you fail to reach the third layer, you still pass our task. It's just that those 12 people had more privileges than you. This matter, I'll let your seniors explain to you after you arrive at the sect."
"Unfortunately, those who cheated during the examination will be eliminated." Speaking of this, he waved his hands. A group of five hundred rookies appeared.
"You should've known what you did; I would rather not embarrass you in public."I'll let someone send you back to your road." Another elder suddenly appeared.
"I'm one of the people who is responsible for monitoring your task. Every action of yours was seen by me and our people." Elder Tang looked at everyone.
Everyone looked over curiously.
"This group of students cheated during the exam. As for the specific information, I won't spread anything. I could only say that using spiritual power and magic tools to assist during this task was forbidden, yet you guys still broke the rule." Elder Tang frowned.
"We, the Divine Kunlun sect, are a righteous sect. We do not tolerate cheaters and people with small minds." Elder Tang put his hands behind his back.
"To be born weak wasn't something to be ashamed of or feel inferior. But to be born weak and still walk down the wrong path is something that you should feel ashamed of yourselves."
He didn't even look at the group of rookies who lowered their heads in shame and guilt, but they didn't dare to say anything because Elder Tang didn't give them a chance when he directly sent them out of here.
"That's all for today. Now, I'll divide the group of students and let your seniors explain everything to you and take you to your place. After tomorrow, go to the Rewarding Hall and bring the spiritual grass that you've collected to receive the reward. You have one day of resting before continuing your next step."
"Keep in mind that this is just the beginning. Don't be happy too soon. The life in the sect wasn't as easy or as beautiful as you thought. If you don't fight for the resources and be lazy, you'll never be able to grow stronger." Elder Tang uttered it seriously, looking at the unknown expression of the rookies.
Huang Ying Yue was sensible. Without Elder Tang's warning, she still knew that her life in the sect was just the beginning. There is still a long way to go.
Three elders looked at each other as they took out three shiny stones from their space ring. The white and blue stone was shaped like a decagon.
glowed with light inside.
Huang Ying Yue didn't know what they were doing, but they made a strange movement with their fingers as the stone suddenly floated in the air and surrounded the rookies in three directions.
The light that flowed from the stones suddenly shot to the other stone, creating the triangle shape. Below everyone's feet flowed the blue light as everyone suddenly disappeared from the Great Mount Kunlun mountain.