Guarding the River of Time-Chapter 308 - 299: She Saw a Different Causality and Gave an Opportunity

Chapter 308: Chapter 299: She Saw a Different Causality and Gave an Opportunity

Zhang Xiaofan sat cross-legged on a cushion, with three Immortal Seals floating before him.

Xiao Huo and Wang Lin each had two Immortal Seals appear.

The standard to pass the assessment was the appearance of just one Immortal Seal.

Xiao Huo and Wang Lin surpassed the assessment standard.

What shocked Zhang Taixuan was that Zhang Xiaofan, who had been eliminated earlier, unexpectedly manifested three Immortal Seals in the final soul examination!

It was the first time he had seen the existence of three Immortal Seals.

As for this final "soul examination," Zhang Taixuan himself didn’t know what it was assessing—soul, character, or perseverance?

He had no idea.

Because this "soul examination" was crafted by the most mysterious "Chief Commander" at the uppermost echelon of the Heaven Shepherd Alliance.

The "Chief Commander" was not only the "Leader" of the Heaven Shepherd Alliance but also a Vice Alliance Leader. It is said that the historic battle that overturned the Ancient Wilderness Immortal Realm was personally commanded by this mysterious "Leader."

Therefore, Zhang Taixuan himself didn’t know what this soul examination was assessing.

The final result left Zhang Taixuan in a dilemma.

This assessment had only one criterion, meaning only one person could take back the "Immortal Crystal."

Putting Zhang Xiaofan aside for the moment.

Xiao Huo and Wang Lin all passed the assessment, so... who should be given the "Immortal Crystal"?

This situation was something Zhang Taixuan was encountering for the first time; in previous assessments, either none passed or at most, one person did.

...

"Xiao Huo, Wang Lin, you both successfully passed the assessment."

"Go back and wait for news."

With that, Zhang Taixuan disappeared from the spot, leaving in haste.

He had to report this situation immediately to the higher-ups for a decision, as it was beyond what he could decide.

After Zhang Taixuan left, several men in purple robes escorted the three out, sending them back to their residences.

..... 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

After Xiao Huo returned to the residence.

He happened to see Yun Tian waiting for him in the courtyard.

Seeing Xiao Huo return, he immediately stood up and walked over with a smile, asking, "Brother Xiao, how did it go?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huo let out a heavy sigh, sat down, and gulped down the still warm tea on the table.

Seeing this state, Yun Tian tentatively asked, "Didn’t pass?"

"Hey, don’t be too upset; if you failed this time, there will be more opportunities in the future."

Thinking that Xiao Huo had lost to Wang Lin, he comforted him.

"No, I did pass the assessment." Xiao Huo said somberly.

"If you passed, why the long face!"

Yun Tian laughed, "With that expression, I thought you didn’t pass."

"It’s not just me who passed; Wang Lin passed as well."

Xiao Huo was very worried because in this assessment, only one person could get the "Immortal Crystal."

But Yun Tian mentioned that Wang Lin seemed to have a deep connection with the Third Alliance Leader of the Heaven Shepherd Alliance, having significant ties. If it really came down to connections and backgrounds, how could he compete with no background?

Upon hearing this, Yun Tian was momentarily stunned.

He instantly understood what Xiao Huo was worried about.

Both had passed, but there was only one criterion for this assessment, with only one Immortal Crystal; doesn’t this mean... they have to rely on connections and backdoor dealings?

If Wang Lin had no background, it would still be alright as Yun Tian could try to find people, pull some strings, as a favor to Xiao Huo.

But..... Wang Lin had received guidance from the Third Alliance Leader before!

That connection is incredibly strong!

After a few seconds of silence, Yun Tian heavily patted Xiao Huo’s shoulder and comforted, "Ah, it’s okay, next time."

"Since you could pass this time, there’s no problem with the next assessment."

"You were just a bit unlucky this round."

Upon hearing Yun Tian’s comfort, Xiao Huo’s mind was conflicted.

He was carrying the hopes of the entire Endless Fire Domain; whether it could rise again depended on him this time.

This opportunity was too rare.

Though he could join the next assessment, how many years would that take...

Who knows if another competitor as strong as Wang Lin would appear next time...

.....

Upon returning to his cave abode, Zhang Taixuan immediately took up a pen and wrote a letter.

After finishing, he went outside, took out a jade short flute from his sleeve, and blew it.

A few seconds later, an Immortal Crane emerged from the void and appeared before Zhang Taixuan.

Zhang Taixuan presented the envelope with both hands and said, "Commander He, I trouble you."

.....

The Immortal Crane picked up the envelope and flew into the void.

In the Ancient Wilderness Immortal Realm, Nanmu Immortal Island, an Immortal Crane cautiously flew into the Immortal Island.

Finally stopped outside a small courtyard.

The Immortal Crane stood outside the courtyard, crouched down, and gently tapped the wooden door with its beak, then gently placed the envelope down before flying away, not daring to linger a moment longer.

The next second, the array around the area lit up, and the letter flew into the courtyard.

Finally, it landed in the hands of a young girl with her eyes covered by a white cloth.

The girl didn’t need to open the envelope; just a glance, and she understood the cause and effect of the matter.

She pondered slightly.

Returning to the house, she took out three fist-sized, colorless, transparent Crystal Stones, placed them on the table, then packed them into three wooden brocade boxes.

Then picked up the brush on the table, wrote a letter, and neatly packed it.

She slowly raised her head, lightly waved her hand, and the wind chime in the courtyard rang.

The next second.

A Cyan Simurgh flew out from the void, landing in the courtyard.

"Deliver these personally to Zhang Taixuan."

With that, the Cyan Simurgh nodded in acknowledgment and took up the three brocade boxes and the letter, flying into the void.

The girl watched the void, lost in thought...

After this incident, she seemed to perceive something different.

...

Meanwhile, outside his cave abode, Zhang Taixuan paced back and forth, anxiously waiting.

After a while, a Cyan Simurgh with an immensely powerful aura tore through the void and arrived in front of Zhang Taixuan.

Seeing the Cyan Simurgh, Zhang Taixuan froze, then cupped his fists and said, "Greetings, Lord Qing."

The Cyan Simurgh nodded in response and handed over the three brocade boxes and the letter to Zhang Taixuan.

"This letter is personally written by Alliance Leader Dong; do take it seriously."

After saying this, the Cyan Simurgh left the scene.

Upon hearing that this letter was personally written by the "Alliance Leader Dong," Zhang Taixuan instantly felt that the letter had become much heavier.

With a wave of his hand, he activated the barrier surrounding his cave abode, then solemnly and cautiously opened the envelope.

As soon as his eyes fell upon the words in the letter, he was stunned, his face full of disbelief.