Come to extraordinary times

The second test was over soon, and at this time, there were only about 100 disciples left.

The general election of Bailuozong is really not easy, and there is still a third hurdle. I am afraid that there will be only a few dozen people left in the end.

Also, how can it be so easy to practice, in the vast world, human beings are the foundation, and heaven and man are the "gods" aloft.

Of the ten children of the Xiao family, Xiao Tan and I were the only ones left. Seeing Xiao Tan's slightly complicated eyes when he saw me, I smiled, and hoped that he would stay in the end. After all, the Xiao family treated me That's right, but Xiao Tan is a true child of the Xiao family.

The disciples who did not pass the second test were taken down the 'ladder', and there were only about a hundred of us standing in the huge square, which was obviously very empty.

Elder Lan and Senior Brother Roland stood on the high steps and looked at the hundred or so of us with satisfaction.Elder Lan smiled and said, "I'm glad to see that you are all standing here at this time. This shows that you have all passed the first two hurdles in the selection of Bailuozong. You are worthy of being the rising elites in this decade. However, everyone should You know, there are three tests in our Bailuozong Outer Sect General Election, and passing the first two tests does not mean that you can pass the third test."

When Elder Lan said this, all the people in Bailai felt terrified, the excitement of having just passed the second test was completely wiped out by Elder Lan's few words.

Yes, there is a third level, who knows what kind of test the third level is?

"However, what I want to congratulate you is that you are very lucky. There is an order from the head of the sect, because our Bailuo Sect has had a decline in disciples in recent years, so we decided to recruit more disciples this year, so..."

Elder Lan deliberately paused for a moment, we seem to be able to hear the sound of our own heartbeat holding our breath, don't we need to take the third test?

Elder Lan seemed to see the look in our expectant eyes, and smiled triumphantly, "So, the master decides, the third level... ease the difficulty!"

"Wow..." The disciples fluctuated with Elder Lan's words, and Senior Brother Roland also had a faint smile in his eyes, as if he liked to see us being played around by the elders.

Take it easy?Hehe, although it is not a cancellation, it is better than nothing, there will always be more opportunities, right?Everyone thinks so.

"The third test for you is to be able to stare at this painting for more than half a moment (a moment is equivalent to 14 minutes) to pass." After Elder Lan finished speaking, he didn't take out the painting right away.I saw a few people relax after hearing Elder Lan's words, but I felt that the painting was not simple.

Elder Lan waited for us to discuss for a while, then nodded.

Brother Roland probably took out a gong from the 'storage bag' and rang it heavily. A painting appeared out of thin air, only black and white with a few lines.

We are all drawn in by the painting involuntarily.That extremely simple painting looks so simple at first glance that it can't even be called an abstract painting.But when I look at it again, I feel that the portrait seems to have a life of its own. Those few lines, simple and simple, seem to imply some laws in it.

I cursed secretly, and even took out this painting, don't they know that this thing is so esoteric and terrifying for us little guys who haven't gotten started yet?

Oh, no, they knew about it, so they decided on a half-fifteen-hour statement.If someone can't take it anymore, the seniors of Bai Luozong will naturally look after them.

I heard the sound of falling to the ground one after another, but it was because I deliberately didn't concentrate all my mental power in this painting, because I was afraid that I would be lost.

But the power of the law is also something that I, an entry-level person with spiritual power, can see a little shadow. Of course, the law of the great way contained in this painting is not something I am qualified to study.

But those extremely simple lines seemed to be deeply imprinted in my mind at the moment I saw them just now, the power of the law trembled in my spiritual consciousness, and what I saw in it were only a few traces .

However, just this trace seems to allow me to see some of the laws of space inside, emptiness, nothingness, Tao... I can't explain it clearly, but it seems to be getting clearer and clearer.

There was silence all around, and in this silence, I was silently comprehending one of the lines, constantly analyzing it, and constantly replaying it in my mind.

I don’t know how long it took, but I opened my eyes in frustration, and only realized a little bit, even if that painting, that simple line was engraved in my heart, at this stage, I can only realize this little bit .

I suddenly realized that half a quarter of an hour had passed?

Looking around, it seemed that it was already dark, and everyone was meditating, including Elder Lan and Senior Brother Roland who were sitting on the stage.

As if knowing that I was awake, when I raised my head, I met Elder Lan who opened his eyes. His eyes were extremely gentle, and there was a smile on his mouth, but I was a little at a loss.

As if in response, Senior Brother Roland also opened his eyes, exchanged glances with Elder Lan, nodded, took out the gong from the morning, and rang it again.

Everyone in the square woke up, opened their eyes and stood up to look at the two seniors on the stage.

"Hehe, I found that your group is the best group in the past hundred years. Most of you passed the third test very well, and the rest of you can barely pass." Elder Lan has not yet After finishing speaking, cheers erupted in the square. I thought that a large number of people would be wiped out in the third level, but they kept staying.

Elder Lan also smiled and watched us cheer, until he became quiet, he continued, "The third test is to test your understanding. As long as you can stare at this painting for half an hour without being fainted or injured I believe that you will benefit a lot on the road of cultivation in the future. You have persisted for half an hour, passed the third test gloriously, and become a member of the Bailuozong gloriously. On behalf of Bai Luozong welcomes you."

Cheers again, nothing seems to be able to hold back the joy.

"A total of 103 outer disciples passed the general election of Bai Luozong's outer disciples this time. You have passed the triple test of perseverance, talent, and understanding, and embarked on the road of achievement. The starting point is at your feet. As long as you persist and Believe me, I believe that you will be able to achieve the Dao one day." Elder Lan was a little emotional, but it was these excited emotions that aroused a stronger resonance among us.

"Thank you, Elder Lan." The disciples said in unison.

Elder Lan nodded with a smile, and continued, "As you all know, the Bailuo Sect is divided into two types: outer disciples and inner disciples. Those who can be selected as outer disciples are members of the Bailuo Sect. And you have the opportunity to stay in Paradise for 20 years."

"During these 20 years, the deacons or elders of the inner sect will go to the outer sect to select disciples on a fixed day every year. If you are lucky enough to become disciples of the inner sect, then you have truly embarked on the road of cultivation. And if you have spent 20 years If you have not been selected into the inner sect or have not broken through to the entry level of spiritual power, you will be sent to leave the Bailuozong, or return to the original place, or become the outer sect of the Bailuozong, and still serve the Bailuozong."

"Of course, I hope that all of you can be selected into the inner sect, but if you are not selected, don't give up. The benefits that outer sect disciples should have are several times or dozens of times better than those of outside casual cultivators. If you can rely on your own efforts After entering the entry level of spiritual power, you will automatically become one of the inner disciples."

"Three days later will be the selection day of this year's inner disciples. You have a good rest. I hope that day you can be selected into the inner sect and become one of the inner sect disciples. I wish you good luck!" After finishing speaking, Elder Lan smiled at us again , and Yu Jian flew away in an instant.

Seeing Elder Lan leaving, Senior Brother Roland looked at us again, took a deep look at me, and flew away with Elder Lan Yujian without saying a word.

We were left looking at each other, a little unsure of what to do next.

But of course Bailuozong will not forget us. An outer disciple who was lowering his head just now came over, claiming to be the deacon of the outer sect, and then began to lead us to arrange accommodation and receive clothes, swords, and storage bags. And basic equipment such as Lingshi.

Perhaps because of the talent I showed, the outer door deacon was extremely polite to me, and even arranged for me a relatively quiet and spacious room, and personally delivered the equipment of the outer door disciples of Bai Luozong to the room where I lived .

I thanked him politely, then closed the door and never went out again.

The general election of Bailuozong's outer sect has been successfully concluded. I think many families will be very satisfied with this result.Two people from the Xiao family were selected as outer disciples this year. The Patriarch of the Xiao family must be very excited, right?

The next day, Xiao Fei was sent up by an outer disciple entrusted by the head of the Xiao family, with a letter from the head of the Xiao family attached.I know that the head of the Xiao family must have thanked this outer disciple, but I still gave him five spirit stones to make this senior brother very happy.

I was hugging Xiao Fei to reminisce about the past, when there was a knock on the door suddenly, it turned out to be that kid Xiao Tan!

He stood outside awkwardly for a long time before he stammered, "Uncle asked someone to bring me a letter. Did you receive it too?"

"Come in." I said lightly, "Got it."

Only now did Xiao Tan come in, closed the door smoothly, looked around my room, with a bit of envy, "You are much more beautiful here than there."

I followed Xiaofei's shiny black hair and said disapprovingly, "It's just a transitional place."

Xiao Tan's eyes were gloomy for a while, and he looked up at me with a bit of envy in his eyes, "I just realized that your talent is so high, it seems that there is absolutely no problem entering the inner sect disciple. I, I can enter the outer sect already Very satisfied."

Suddenly raised the corners of his mouth and looked at him in surprise, I didn't realize he was such a self-aware person?

Seeming to be a little embarrassed by me, Xiao Tan curled his lips, "Uncle didn't know that your results in this test were so good, and you actually asked me to take care of you in the letter. I don't have the ability anymore, but, uh , although maybe I will never be able to help you, but after all, you are all members of the Xiao family, if one day you really need my help, just call me."

I was even more surprised. I even opened my mouth wide and looked at him in disbelief. I couldn't believe that the person who has always been against me all the way would say such a thing.

Xiao Tan naturally could see the meaning in my eyes, and said a little bit annoyed, "So we are competitors, of course we will fight tit for tat, but now we are from the same family, there is no longer any competitive relationship, and we are both from the Xiao family... ..."

Suddenly understanding what he meant, I finally smiled kindly, looked at him and nodded.

Xiao Tan felt relieved, but still had an embarrassed look on his face, he quickly opened the door and walked out, as if there was a large group of people chasing him behind him.

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Note: ★Engrave——in ancient times, a clepsydra was used to measure time.

The clepsydra is divided into two parts: the sowing kettle and the receiving kettle.The watering pots are divided into two to four layers, all of which have small holes for dripping water, and finally flow into the receiving pot. There are standing arrows in the receiving pot, and the arrows are divided into 100 carvings.And 24 hours a day and night is 100 quarters, which is equivalent to 1440 minutes now.It can be seen that each moment is equivalent to the current 14 minutes.For example, "4:1 noon" is equivalent to 43:2 noon now.