Chapter 1900: Chapter 1900: Final Rankings, One Hundred Thousand Disciples

"The martial arts test assessment has ended, please check your scores and rankings, everyone."

Hu Feifei said.

The process of hunting wild beasts was dangerous, out of the more than 100 billion prodigies, at least tens of billions died. In order to resurrect them, Hu Feifei encountered a terrifying punishment divine thunder, which still hasn’t ended.

Crackle!

The divine thunder accumulated and its power was terrifying.

Even a Fifty-layered Immortal Emperor would be struck dead.

However, Hu Feifei, being beyond a Seventy-layered Immortal Emperor, could easily withstand these tribulations.

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly looked towards the scoreboard.

Among the top ten thousand, the minimum score was two hundred thousand points.

From one to a million ranks, the scores were almost between one hundred ninety thousand to two hundred thousand, with very little difference.

At this moment, Gong Qingqiu stood up.

As the main host, she extended both her left and right hands, and a new leaderboard appeared above the scoreboards of both the written and martial tests.

That was the total score leaderboard.

First place, Dong Huangxiao.

Second place, Yang Tian.

Third place, Lin Jie.

Fourth place, Lin Cuicui.

Fifth place, Ning Xin.

The top five rankings were no surprise, nor were the top one thousand, but from the one thousand seven hundred or so rank, interesting things happened.

Scores were tied!

From one thousand seven hundred sixty to two thousand five hundred ranks, their total scores were identical.

From three thousand three hundred to six thousand ranks, the same.

From the nine thousand three hundred to seventeen thousand ranks, their scores were also identical.

What does this mean?

Starting from the nine thousand three hundred rank, there were contentious points.

"What should we do?"

Everyone looked perplexed.

The Misty Sect only needed ten thousand disciples, but the scores from the nine thousand three hundred to seventeen thousand ranks were the same; they couldn’t admit everyone.

Gong Qingqiu wasn’t surprised.

When she learned that the total number of entrants for this disciple admission test reached over a hundred billion, she was already prepared for the possibility of tied scores in the total rankings.

"The first nine thousand three hundred ranks will qualify to join the Misty Sect. As for the nearly eight thousand prodigies from the nine thousand three hundred to seventeen thousand ranks who are tied, they will need to undergo an additional elimination test."

Gong Qingqiu offered a solution.

Whoosh!

With a wave of her sleeve, a law pathway appeared in mid-air, consisting of ten checkpoints.

"Next, I invite the prodigies tied in total scores from the nine thousand three hundred to seventeen thousand ranks to ascend this law pathway and undergo the final assessment."

"The first seven hundred people can join the Misty Sect."

Gong Qingqiu announced the rule.

Nearing eight thousand prodigies clenched their fists, gritted their teeth, and prepared for a final sprint.

"Phew!"

"Does this mean we’ve qualified?"

In contrast, the prodigies ranked before nine thousand three hundred let out a long sigh of relief.

"Mom, I’ve joined the Misty Sect!"

A prodigy ranked nine thousand slapped his thigh abruptly, feeling a burning pain, only to realize he had secured his qualification to join the Misty Sect.

He burst into tears of joy.

However, the eight thousand prodigies who still needed to undergo the law pathway assessment weren’t as cheerful.

"The challenge begins!"

With Gong Qingqiu’s command, nearly eight thousand prodigies rushed forward, entering the spacious law pathway, and first stepped into the initial checkpoint.

This was a test of physique.

Each person faced laws matching their cultivation level, relying only on their physical bodies to resist while continuously advancing.

Before long.

A sequence emerged among the crowd, with dozens of prodigies leading the way and passing the first checkpoint first.

The second checkpoint tested the soul.

Subsequent checkpoints required either unraveling formations on the spot, creating formations, or solving cultivation problems.

In short, each checkpoint varied.

As time passed, the gap among the eight thousand prodigies participating in the assessment gradually became clear.

"The victory is about to be decided."

Someone remarked.

After an hour.

A young man in armor was the first to clear all the checkpoints, his name instantly fixed at the nine thousand three hundred and first rank on the total score leaderboard.

After that, more gradually crossed the finish line.

Another hour passed.

The seven hundredth person cleared the checkpoint, becoming the ten thousandth on the total score leaderboard.

"Assessment ends!"

Gong Qingqiu immediately announced the result.

Thus, the top ten thousand of this admission test were finally determined without any more disputes.

"Alas!"

Many prodigies who failed the challenge knelt on the ground, covering their faces and weeping because they couldn’t join the Misty Sect.

"What a pity."

"Out of over a hundred billion prodigies, ranking around ten thousand is already excellent."

"Esteemed prodigies, you may not enter the Misty Sect, but you can come to our Divine Dragon Sect."

"Lingtian Pavilion welcomes everyone."

"The Ancient Dragon Court always has open doors for you, feel free to join any time if interested."

Representatives from other powerful sects spoke out.

The Misty Sect recruits only ten thousand people each year.

However, other major sects have no personnel limits; for instance, the Ancient Dragon Court, now overseen by Heavenly Venerable Lu, already has a total membership in the billions.

Most, though, are just cannon fodder.

But those ranked in the top ten thousand in the Misty Sect’s assessment are true prodigies; some just have bad luck and miss their chance to join the Misty Sect.

But this doesn’t mean they’re not impressive.

Therefore, various sects took the opportunity to extend olive branches to those prodigies who were not selected.

"Is this... a recruitment battle?"

Someone couldn’t help but quip.

"It’s not exactly a recruitment battle; after all, these prodigies missed the chance to join the Misty Sect, and being at the right age, they can’t just wait. Instead of wasting time, it might be better to join top cosmic forces like the Ancient Dragon Court as a second choice."

"That’s a valid point."

The crowd showed a look of realization.

Regarding this, Gong Qingqiu did not intervene.

A few days ago, various influential forces led by Ancient Dragon Court, Conspirator Faction Main Battle Party and Harmony Faction Camp, Green Destiny Immortal Emperor, among others, had already sent delegations to negotiate face-to-face with Gong Qingqiu.

Their intentions were clear:

To recruit prodigies unable to enter Misty Sect.

For people from various forces, Misty Sect’s Beginner examination ranking is highly valuable, and those who appear at the top are true prodigies.

Therefore, they decided to recruit.

Gong Qingqiu naturally did not object.

Misty Sect cannot accommodate so many people, and the leftover prodigies are too many; letting them join allied forces like Ancient Dragon Court is also a good thing.

"Esteemed prodigies, if interested, you may also join Whitefloat City’s City Lord’s Mansion."

Gong Qingqiu suddenly spoke.

Whitefloat City is also a force.

However, it is affiliated with Misty Sect.

Currently, Misty Sect only requires ten thousand disciples each year and can’t take in more than that. But Whitefloat City’s City Lord’s Mansion has no recruitment limits.

"We can join Whitefloat City?"

Instantly, countless prodigies were immensely excited.

In their eyes, joining Whitefloat City’s City Lord’s Mansion isn’t much different from joining Misty Sect.

After all, the City Lord of Whitefloat City is Gong Qingqiu.

And who is Gong Qingqiu?

She is the Chief Elder of Misty Sect!

To countless cultivators, joining Whitefloat City’s City Lord’s Mansion is essentially becoming affiliate members of Misty Sect, having access to numerous powerful divine skills and secret techniques.

In an instant, hundreds of billions of prodigies opted to join Whitefloat City’s City Lord’s Mansion.

Seeing this, Gong Qingqiu was utterly amazed.

"Sorry, I didn’t expect such enthusiasm from all you prodigies, but Whitefloat City’s City Lord’s Mansion has limited capacity and currently can only recruit ten billion people, prioritizing those with higher rankings."

Gong Qingqiu helplessly announced.

Whitefloat City’s area is limited, although the City Lord’s Mansion possesses a Minor Heavenly World, it cannot simultaneously recruit hundreds of billions of people; it has to proceed step by step.

"Alas!"

Many prodigies expressed disappointment.

Afterwards, various forces continued to poach talents.

Among the more than one thousand billion prodigies, most opted to remain on Shenzhou Continent, while a third joined various forces across the universe, quickly departing the scene.

Ten billion joined Whitefloat City’s City Lord’s Mansion.

Moreover, over a hundred billion prodigies chose to stay in Whitefloat City, purchasing land here and becoming permanent residents.

"I can’t join Misty Sect, but I believe my child can join Misty Sect!"

Many prodigies harbored this belief.

Then they began their family planning.

...

Misty Sect, Sect Main Plaza.

Gong Qingqiu looked at Dong Huangxiao and the ten thousand Misty Sect Twelfth-generation Disciples, pointing at the climbing stairs behind her.

"There is a tradition in Misty Sect."

"Each year, the ten thousand new disciples who pass the examination must withstand the pressure of climbing the stairs, step by step to reach the peak for the final ranking."

"The first to reach the summit will be the chief disciple."

"Next, go climb the mountain!"

"The Sect Leader is waiting for you."

Gong Qingqiu slowly spoke.

"Let’s go!"

Yang Tian, the Heavenly Eye Holy Body, rushed out first, stepping onto the climbing stairs, embarking on the journey upward.

Whoosh!

Dong Huangxiao followed closely behind.

Lin Cuicui, Ning Xin, Lin Jie, and other new disciples set off, all eager to meet the Sect Leader.

After all, that would be Ye Feng!

One of the most formidable beings in the universe!

At this moment, atop the peak.

Ye Feng looked down at the disciples below, a slight smile on his lips, placing the Sect Name Register and Sect Leader’s Seal on the table in front of him.

"Come then!"

"Let me see who are the first five to reach the summit and claim these five treasures."

In mid-air.

The Book of Life and Death, Heaven Suppression Copper Bell, Heavenly Dragon Armor, Minor World Spirit Seed, Qiankun Bag, these five Thirty-four Layer Immortal Emperor Level treasures were quietly awaiting their future owners.

On the climbing stairs.

The competition between Dong Huangxiao and Yang Tian was the fiercest.

The climb wasn’t purely a test of combat power.

Thus, Dong Huangxiao didn’t hold an absolute advantage, occasionally leading, occasionally trailing. However, both were far ahead of Lin Jie, who was in third place.

Lin Cuicui and Ning Xin were in fourth and fifth positions.

Their pressure wasn’t significant, as the gap with the sixth place behind them was quite large.

An hour later.

Ye Feng looked towards the mountain path entrance.

Whoosh!

A graceful figure darted past the finish line first, standing on the wide grassy field at the summit.

It was Dong Huangxiao.

"Oh darn, I’m so frustrated!"

Yang Tian rushed up second, just one breath behind Dong Huangxiao. Earlier, he stumbled, allowing Dong Huangxiao to overtake him.

This made him very annoyed.

"Second Senior Brother."

Dong Huangxiao reached out and gently ruffled Yang Tian’s hair, who still looked like a young man, pressing her red lips together.

"I’m so mad!"

Yang Tian yelled, feeling discontented.

Soon, Lin Jie, Lin Cuicui, Ning Xin, and the subsequent disciples reached the summit one after another, with rankings similar to the previous points leaderboard, albeit slightly altered.

From this point, the ten thousand new disciples were seated on the grass according to the order in which they reached the summit.

Ye Feng showed a warm smile, devoid of the fierce demeanor seen during battles in the depths of the universe, coming across as a gentle big brother from next door.

"Welcome, Twelfth-generation Disciples."

Ye Feng softly spoke.

With this batch of new disciples, Misty Sect’s total disciple count will exceed a hundred thousand.

The Path to Sanctuary has finally been accomplished!

[PS: Tonight there will only be two updates, but each of these Chapters has over 3000 words, equivalent to three updates. Today, the Sect Leader reaches Chapter 1900! Starting tomorrow, I will attempt to update with large Chapters, each day one Chapter but with a minimum of 4000 words, equivalent to two Chapters... In the future, I will include word count at the end of each Chapter! Good night!]

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