The Demon Immortal Continent was named after the Demon Immortal who shook the entire Dragon Samsara Star with his might twenty thousand years ago.
He was recorded as the most powerful cultivator in the history of the Dragon Samsara Star.
Wherever the Demon Immortal went, massacre followed behind him. Countless people lost their lives in his path of slaughter. Even the ancestors of the four great families — the Bing Family, Xian Family, Liu Family, and Tian Family — were afraid to fight him alone.
The Demon Immortal was simply too powerful.
At that time, none of the cultivators on the Dragon Samsara Star were capable of dealing with him.
Later, the Demon Immortal established the Demon Immortal Sect in the Holy Spear Continent. Under his rule, the entire Holy Spear Continent was united together and eventually renamed the Demon Immortal Continent.
As the strength of the Demon Immortal Continent continued rising day after day, the four great families gradually became anxious.
The Demon Immortal wielded absolute authority over the continent.
If one day he achieved another breakthrough, he would definitely set his sights upon the Divine Spirit Continent.
At that time—
It would become the end of the four great families.
Fear slowly began brewing throughout the Divine Spirit Continent.
The four great families understood clearly that if they did not act while they still had the opportunity, then they would face a potential catastrophe in the future.
Because of that fear, the four great families secretly prepared an ambush for the Demon Immortal.
They expended enormous resources and carefully planned everything.
Eventually—
Their scheme succeeded.
The Demon Immortal died.
However, before his death, the Demon Immortal cast a forbidden spell that heavily injured the ancestors of all four great families.
Afterward, the four great families completely wiped out the entire Demon Immortal Sect. They did not leave behind a single descendant or inheritance because they feared future revenge.
All cultivators belonging to the Demon Immortal Palace and all bloodline descendants connected to the Demon Immortal were exterminated completely.
After the destruction of the Demon Immortal Sect, countless ordinary cultivators and commoners scattered throughout the continent and eventually formed their own small sects and tribes.
Then, two thousand years later, two new supreme powers rose upon the Demon Immortal Continent.
The Thousand Leaf Immortal Valley.
And the Mahayana Buddha Valley.
Together, they united the entire Demon Immortal Continent once more.
Seventy-five percent of the continent eventually fell under the control of the Thousand Leaf Immortal Valley, while the remaining twenty-five percent belonged to the Mahayana Buddha Valley.
The Green Bamboo Sect was one of the countless sects subordinate to the Thousand Leaf Immortal Valley.
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High above the skies, the giant Silver Winged Eagle continued flying rapidly through the clouds.
Cold winds brushed across Fang Lin's face as he quietly looked toward the endless scenery below.
Massive rivers stretched endlessly through the lands.
Towering mountains pierced through the clouds.
Countless forests looked like endless green oceans from above.
This was Fang Lin's first time seeing the world from the skies.
Although he had occasionally travelled together with Uncle Wei to Green Bamboo Country before using horse carriages, the feeling now was completely different.
For the first time—
Fang Lin truly felt how vast the cultivation world was.
Beside him, Xuo Mu continuously widened his eyes excitedly while looking everywhere around him.
Xuo Mu loudly said, "We are really flying!"
"I can see entire mountains from here!"
The other children also looked around with excitement and nervousness.
Meanwhile, Xue Ji quietly sat nearby while calmly observing everything around her.
After some time, the instructor slowly turned around toward the six children.
Then he spoke in a solemn voice.
"This beast beneath us is known as the Silver Winged Eagle."
"It is an Earth Rank fierce beast."
The children immediately became shocked.
Then the instructor calmly continued,
"Do any of you know about fierce beasts?"
For a brief moment, nobody spoke.
Then Xue Ji slowly raised her hand before respectfully answering,
"Fierce beasts are classified according to their strength."
"A Mortal Rank fierce beast is comparable to a cultivator in the Qi Conjunction Realm."
"An Earth Rank fierce beast is comparable to a Spirit Foundation cultivator."
"And a Heaven Rank fierce beast is comparable to a Core Formation cultivator."
After speaking, Xue Ji quietly looked toward the instructor nervously.
The instructor smiled faintly and nodded approvingly.
"Correct."
Then the instructor calmly continued,
"All of you should remember one thing."
"The cultivation world is extremely dangerous."
"If your knowledge is lacking, then you may lose your life very quickly."
The children immediately became quieter afterward.
Even Xuo Mu nervously swallowed slightly.
Meanwhile, Fang Lin silently memorized everything carefully.
Qi Conjunction Realm.
Spirit Foundation Realm.
Core Formation Realm.
Those were cultivation realms far beyond him currently.
Yet deep inside his heart—
Fang Lin quietly promised himself that one day he would reach those heights too.
Nearly four hours later, the Silver Winged Eagle finally arrived near the Green Bamboo Sect.
The moment the children saw the sect clearly—
Everyone became stunned.
Endless green mountains stretched toward the horizon beautifully.
Towering bamboo forests covered the surrounding lands.
Countless bamboo houses, courtyards, towers, and pathways existed throughout the mountains.
Green bamboo could be seen almost everywhere.
The entire sect looked peaceful and majestic beneath the night sky.
For children who had grown up inside ordinary villages—
The sight before them felt almost dreamlike.
Nobody upon the eagle would ever forget the scenery while entering the Green Bamboo Sect for the first time.
By now, it was already late at night.
However, bright pearl-like objects illuminated the entire sect beautifully.
Those glowing pearls hung from bamboo poles, pathways, buildings, and bridges.
The whole sect appeared extremely beautiful beneath the darkness.
The instructor calmly introduced them.
"These pearl-like objects are known as Illumination Pearls."
"Their only purpose is to provide light."
Soon afterward, the Silver Winged Eagle slowly landed before the sect entrance.
Boom.
The giant eagle landed heavily upon the ground.
The instructor casually waved his sleeve.
A gentle force immediately carried Fang Lin and the other children safely down from the eagle's back.
Then the instructor himself stepped down as well.
The Silver Winged Eagle loudly cried toward the sky before flying deeper into the sect once more.
The instructor calmly explained,
"The Silver Winged Eagle does not belong to me."
"It belongs to another elder who allowed me to use it during recruitment."
Then the instructor gestured for the children to follow him.
"The final trial will begin shortly."
"Your future positions inside the sect will depend upon your trial results."
The six children immediately became nervous.
Soon afterward, the instructor led them toward a large bamboo house located near the sect outskirts.
The moment Fang Lin and the others entered the bamboo house—
Loud laughter suddenly echoed throughout the hall.
"Well, well, well."
A mocking voice sounded loudly.
"Instructor Luo finally returned from recruitment."
"However, I only see trash here."
"These little children probably do not even understand what cultivation truly is."
"How laughable."
The surrounding disciples immediately looked toward Fang Lin's group.
Some openly revealed disdain upon their faces.
Others quietly laughed among themselves.
Xuo Mu immediately became furious after hearing those words.
Xuo Mu angrily shouted, "Who are you calling trash?!"
Meanwhile, Xue Ji coldly stared toward the mocking instructor but remained silent.
Fang Lin calmly glanced toward the speaker once before quietly looking toward Instructor Luo instead.
The mocking instructor was a middle-aged man dressed in dark robes.
This person was Instructor Kong.
At that moment, Instructor Luo's expression immediately stiffened.
He clearly wanted to explode in anger.
Yet he forcefully endured it silently.
Because deep inside his heart—
He knew something the others did not.
This recruitment trip had brought back an unbelievable genius.
Fang Lin possessed triple attributes.
Light.
Darkness.
And Ice.
Once the sect elders learned about Fang Lin's talent—
Even the entire sect might become shocked.
Meanwhile, Instructor Kong silently sneered inwardly.
During his recruitment trip to Blackwater River Isle, he had recruited several talented children with excellent elemental attributes.
Some among them had even already stepped into the Qi Conjunction Realm before entering the sect.
Because of that, Instructor Kong currently felt extremely proud.
He was already imagining how the sect would reward him afterward.
At that moment, Instructor Luo calmly ignored Instructor Kong completely before walking toward the clerk responsible for handling the trials.
Then he quietly whispered several words into the clerk's ear.
The clerk's expression immediately changed slightly.
Then he quickly nodded before rushing deeper into the building.
Instructor Kong silently observed everything carefully from nearby.
Suspicion slowly appeared inside his eyes.
Something was clearly unusual.
A few moments later, the clerk returned and sat back down once again.
Then—
Only ten seconds later—
A middle-aged man suddenly appeared behind the clerk without warning.
Nobody saw how he arrived.
One moment, the space behind the clerk was empty.
The next moment—
The man was already standing there calmly.
The entire hall instantly became silent.
Instructor Kong's pupils shrank violently.
Teleportation.
Only powerful experts far beyond ordinary cultivators could move in such a terrifying manner.
Instructor Kong immediately bowed respectfully.
"Elder."
At the same time, everyone else quickly bowed as well.
"Elder Feng!"
"Greetings Elder Feng!"
Even Fang Lin and the other children hurriedly lowered their heads and bowed respectfully.
Elder Feng calmly laughed before waving his hand lightly.
"There is no need for formalities."
Then Elder Feng slowly looked toward Instructor Luo.
"I heard you wished to report something important."
Instructor Luo immediately stepped forward respectfully.
"Luo Hengsha greets Elder Feng."
Elder Feng expressionlessly replied,
"There is no need for such formalities."
"Speak."
Instructor Luo glanced toward the surrounding people briefly.
Then he silently closed his mouth.
Elder Feng instantly understood.
Then he calmly signaled for Instructor Luo to follow him.
The two quickly entered a nearby room together.
The entire hall immediately became extremely quiet afterward.
Everyone silently waited.
Meanwhile, Instructor Kong's heart slowly became uneasy.
Why would Instructor Luo suddenly call for Elder Feng personally?
Several moments later, the room door finally opened once more.
Instructor Luo and Elder Feng slowly walked outside together.
However—
Unlike before—
Elder Feng's calm eyes now carried a strange light within them.
Then Instructor Luo suddenly looked toward Fang Lin.
Instructor Luo respectfully said,
"Fang Lin."
"Come forward and greet Elder Feng properly."
The entire hall instantly became silent once again.
Instructor Kong's eyes widened completely in disbelief.
Even the surrounding disciples became shocked.
Because normally—
An elder would never personally pay attention to a newly recruited disciple.
Especially one who had not even officially stepped onto the path of cultivation yet.
At that moment—
Instructor Kong's heartbeat slowly accelerated.
Because he suddenly realized something terrifying.
That quiet young boy named Fang Lin…
Might not be ordinary at all.