Chapter 436: Chapter 311: Profound Clarity Upper Sect, Dao Lineage of the Chan教_2

"Junior understands."

"Of course, considering that some exceptionally gifted disciples have high ambitions and wish to apprentice under a better master, this is permissible. However, if you wish to specify which elder to apprentice under, you will need to complete the assessment set by that elder, and upon passing, you can directly be accepted as their disciple."

"Yes, even the two True Immortals of our sect are an option. If you have the capability, you can directly apply for an assessment."

Su Yu immediately asked:

"What if I fail the assessment? Will I be unable to apprentice under any other elders?"

"Not quite, you have three opportunities to apply. If you fail all three times, then you would have to earnestly follow the sect’s arrangement for apprenticeship."

"Oh."

The Profound Clarity Upper Sect is located in the southern part of the Cyan Immortal Domain, within the Cangxiao Mountain range, one of the five great mountain ranges.

They directly transported from Dragon Ao Immortal City to Cangxiao Immortal City, then crossed several million kilometers to arrive at the entrance of the Profound Clarity Upper Sect. In the distance, they saw a mountain gate surrounded by mountain peaks dozens of kilometers high, connected to form a mountain range. The peaks undulated to form a giant dragon encircling the entire sect.

From a distance, dazzling treasures shone from within the mountains, like a canopy of sky encasing the entire sect.

Su Yu lifted his head and looked to the sky, where numerous floating immortal islands, surrounded by treasure light, hung atop the sky curtain.

"Such an immortal scene!"

The light curtain encasing the sect was passed through without obstruction, as if stepping into another world through a faint light membrane, immediately meeting with a refreshing breeze.

"Such rich Spiritual Qi."

This was not a breeze but incredibly clear heaven and earth vitality. Su Yu lightly sniffed, the purity of Spiritual Qi in this sect’s air was rare, far surpassing any Grotto Heaven Blessed Land he had ever seen, even the purity of Spiritual Qi within the Sea-Suppressing Pearl couldn’t compare.

While the Sea-Suppressing Pearl had abundant Spiritual Qi, it wasn’t as pure as here.

As Spiritual Qi entered his body, he immediately felt all his pores relax, and his Dao Foundation was stirred to absorb and expel this clear Spiritual Qi.

Entering the mountain gate, the sight before him opened up.

Within this Cangxiao mountain basin embraced by what’s like a giant dragon, its vastness exceeded his imagination, with a diameter of tens of thousands of kilometers like an immortal land continent. From what his eyes could see, towering peaks rose abruptly, densely packed with pavilions and terraces, emitting radiant treasure light.

A great river meandered at the foot of the mountains, with ancient trees of the immortal forest densely packed, among them several giant trees towering thousands of zhang, their canopies like celestial covers, above which faint glimpses of jade buildings and palaces could be seen, possibly the cultivation abodes of disciples.

In the central area of the basin stood thirty-six colossal stone peaks, like sky-supporting pillars.

The stone peaks, several kilometers in diameter and tens of kilometers high, had smooth surfaces inscribed with complex grand formation runes. Their tops weren’t pointed but were flatly cut, with dazzling treasure lights rising, each supporting extensive architectural complexes.

This was just a part of the Profound Clarity Upper Sect. In the distant sky, many floating islands surrounded by immortal light with white jade foundations floated, with pavilions, terraces, and palaces above.

After entering the sect, the auspicious clouds slowed down, and Senior Immortal Yu Xian lifted a green-skinned immortal gourd and took a sip, very contentedly introducing:

"This is the mountain gate of my Profound Clarity Upper Sect, established by the founding ancestor of the sect millions of years ago. At its peak, the sect was graced by Golden Immortals and housed hundreds of immortals, renowned throughout the Cyan Immortal Domain."

"But unfortunately, a great upheaval occurred sixty thousand years ago, resulting in the demise of the Sect Leader, the Supreme Elder, and several True Immortal elders, leading to a significant decline in strength."

"But rest assured, though our sect has weakened, we still have a solid foundation that can support you in cultivating all the way to becoming a Profound Immortal."

Su Yu couldn’t help but nod in agreement:

"Should I achieve success in the future, I will surely repay the sect’s nurturing kindness."

Yu Xian stroked his beard with satisfaction and nodded in approval.

Seven minutes later, the auspicious cloud carried him along the outer edge of the basin, arriving before a mountain about ten thousand meters high.

The auspicious cloud landed him before the mountain, stopping at a three-story pavilion on the mountainside.

"Stay here for a few days, while I report to the Sect Leader."

"Thank you, Senior."

Once Yu Xian left, Su Yu immediately opened the regional channel and saw only a few figures in the channel.

Compared to the thousands within the range of Dragon Ao Immortal City, where even a few hundred people were lively, the Profound Clarity Upper Sect only had a few, fewer than even Canglan City, located in a foreign power’s realm overseas.

"Hello everyone, I’m Su Yu, about to join the Profound Clarity Upper Sect. I look forward to learning from and being guided by senior brothers and sisters."

The channel remained silent for almost ten seconds before someone responded:

"Is there a newcomer?"

"Judging by the time, this is when the sect opens the mountain gate, so there must be newcomers. It’s just unknown how many entered this time and how many can pass the assessment and join."

"Su Yu, right? If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the channel. We’ll tell you what we can."

After saying these few sentences, the channel quieted down again, seemingly less enthusiastic than other places.

However, Su Yu understood why; perhaps in their eyes, he had just arrived and was not yet guaranteed to succeed in entering the sect. If not, he would leave, and naturally, they wouldn’t waste too much emotion on him.

Once he formally joins the sect and becomes a fellow disciple, attitudes will change.

He thought for a moment and said in the channel:

"I was invited by an Immortal from Dragon Ao Immortal City to join the Profound Clarity Upper Sect. Senior Immortal Yu Xian promised I would enter as a formal disciple and introduce me to a True Immortal as a master. Do any of the seniors know the details about the two True Immortals and some notable Celestial Immortals of the sect?"

"An Immortal seed?"

"Is this little brother brought by Uncle Master Yu Xian?"

"Yes."

"Oh, then your entry is a certainty. It just depends on which Immortal you can apprentice under."

The previously hidden individuals suddenly appeared, and their attitude became enthusiastic, with someone asking:

"Did Senior Immortal Yu Xian assure you an introduction to a True Immortal?"

"Yes."

"It seems little brother must be exceptionally talented."

"Average. Just average."

"No need for modesty; we’re all family here."

Then another person said:

"There are two True Immortals in our sect: one is the Sect Leader, the other the Supreme Elder. The Sect Leader is the strongest in our sect, reaching level 436, while the Supreme Elder reaches level 483, but recently injured, their strength has greatly declined."

"Both the Sect Leader and Supreme Elder accept disciples, but tests are required."

"I don’t know the specific tests as they change each time. However, one thing is certain: the tests are very difficult and the competition intense, with many elites from various races vying to become disciples of the Sect Leader and Supreme Elder. However, the two True Immortals haven’t accepted disciples in over a hundred years."

"Besides the two True Immortals, our sect has several powerful Celestial Immortals who are...."

"That’s too much to elaborate now. Let me organize the information for you."

Su Yu quickly replied:

"Thank you, Brother."

"It’s nothing, no need to be so polite."

After that, the others began introducing themselves, and within a few words, Su Yu understood the situation of humans within the Profound Clarity Upper Sect.

Before he arrived, there were 16 human players in the entire Profound Clarity Upper Sect, most of them out for training or missions, with some having established bases outside. Currently, only four remain in the sect.

Three men and one woman, namely Shi Ming, Li Mo, Wang Fan, and Ding Miaoyin.

Apart from Shi Ming, whose level was over two hundred, the other three were Dao Foundation cultivators below two hundred levels, only a year or two ahead of Su Yu.

Through their introductions, combined with information provided by Shi Ming, Su Yu quickly gained an in-depth understanding of the sect’s situation.

"Two True Immortals, 21 Celestial Immortals; this strength is decent."

"However, one True Immortal is injured, and several of the 21 Celestial Immortals have only a few millennia of lifespan left. It seems to be on a downturn."

"But that’s not too concerning. This decline is slow, and won’t affect me for the time being."

"By the time those Celestial Immortals with limited lifespan are about to pass away, it will be a thousand years later. By then, I should have become an Immortal myself, possibly even a True Immortal if everything goes well. This is only a minor issue."