Sage of Humanity
Chapter 877 - 875 I Remember Someone

Ying Wuji shook his head, "No matter, but do not act rashly next time."

This time, it merely caused some abnormal changes without danger. But next time, who knows? It is reckless to act before understanding certain things.

However, the cultivator's actions did make Ying Wuji notice some clues. He opened his mouth and asked, "When you joined the sect, there should have been a talent assessment. How did it turn out?"

The cultivator looked somewhat embarrassed, "Average talent, forty-three leaves..."

Ying Wuji turned to Lu Ye, "Brother Niu!"

Lu Ye nodded, "The flower shadows that appeared earlier amounted to exactly forty-three."

"Indeed!" Ying Wuji realized with some understanding.

"It seems to be correct."

The two exchanged words as if they reached a conclusion. The Cloud River Realm cultivators appeared thoughtful, some were confused.

A female cultivator spoke, "Lord Ying, do you mean to say that this stone platform is used for talent assessments?"

"Perhaps, or perhaps not. Nonetheless, it certainly has the function of testing talent levels." Ying Wuji took a deep breath, "This object must be extremely ancient, likely from the previous epoch."

The reason for such judgment was because the current methods of testing disciples' talents in various big sects differ from what is displayed by this stone platform. Lu Ye himself had tested his talent at Evil Moon Valley, sitting in an array guided by the cultivator who tested talents, detecting spirit force.

He remembered it distinctly.

Since the beginning of this epoch, the Nine Provinces cultivators have tested talents in this manner, slightly improved, but the main method remains unchanged.

The current stone platform is notably different from the talent assessment methods used in Nine Provinces.

"Who would like to try?" asked Ying Wuji.

The female cultivator who spoke before said, "I will."

With that, she activated her spirit force, pouring it into the stone platform beneath her. The engravings lit up, the array activated, and the flower shadows around the stone platform appeared once more, totaling fifty-three.

She said, "It truly is for testing talents. Fifty-three matches my talent exactly."

If so, then this stone platform wouldn't be of much use. However, the material is peculiar; if we can find a way to take it back and sell it to the Heaven's Augury treasure vault, there could be good profit.

Confirming no danger, the cultivators began trying one by one, each conclusion matched their respective talents.

"Lord Ying, why don't you try it too?" asked a female cultivator, curious about Ying Wuji's talent.

As the core disciple of Senluo Hall's current generation, and with good results in the Cloud River Contest, Ying Wuji's talent was undoubtedly excellent.

Intending to display in front of the Cloud River Realm cultivators, he did not refuse, saying, "Then let's try."

He activated his spirit force, the array hummed.

Exclamations filled the air.

Everyone looked up, seeing the flower shadows almost merging, totaling sixty-two!

The talent of a cultivator peaks at sixty-four leaves, and to become the core disciple of top sects, a minimum of sixty leaves is required. Ying Wuji's sixty-two leaves made him one of the top talents in Nine Provinces.

Feeling the envious and admiring gazes around him, Ying Wuji stated, "Cultivation for a cultivator is paramount, but talent cannot determine the ultimate limit of one's cultivation. Remember, self-effort is the main key. Anyone relying solely on talent without striving for progress will not achieve significant success. Conversely, results can be achieved even with insufficient talent through diligence. "

His words were well received by the Cloud River Realm cultivators, who nodded in understanding.

But then Ying Wuji couldn't help but laugh.

A female cultivator asked coyly, "Lord Ying, have you thought of something interesting?"

"I remembered someone."

Lu Ye raised his eyes to look at him, narrowing them slightly.

Ying Wuji continued, "Lu Yiye of the Righteous Blood Sect. You must be familiar with him."

As cultivators in the Cloud River Realm and fighters in the Cloud River battlefield, who hasn't heard of Lu Yiye's name? They immediately became alert.

"Actually, his real name is Lu Ye, but due to certain reasons, he is referred to as Lu Yiye. His current fame led to this nickname. Do you know why he is called Lu Yiye?"

"I haven't heard about that."

"Well, when he first tested his talent, he received a rating of one leaf, which coincidentally played into his name. Thus, someone jokingly called him Lu Yiye, and the name spread… Talent of one leaf, hahaha. Isn't it funny..."

Laughing, Ying Wuji suddenly shivered, turning to look at Lu Ye.

For no particular reason, he felt like this person wanted to harm him!

It seemed he hadn't offended Brother Niu, what's going on?

Adjusting his expression, he shifted the topic, "Telling you this isn't meant to mock his talent! Lu Yiye, despite such talent, achieved great success. Who doesn't know his name in the Cloud River battlefield now? Therefore, talent is important but not the most important for a cultivator."

"But Lord, with a talent of one leaf, the efficiency of cultivation must be extremely low. How did Lu Yiye cultivate so quickly? Could it be false news from Haotian Alliance?"

"Maybe his talent isn't just one leaf, but it definitely isn't high. As for false news, it's unlikely. Haotian Alliance wouldn't deliberately spread false news for one cultivator. Although he might have reached True Lake Realm now, considering his impressive achievements, he likely received significant opportunities. I had the opportunity to work with him briefly, although our stands differ. I must say he does have certain means."

Some cultivators weren't convinced, "Relying solely on opportunities certainly won't lead far."

Immediately, some agreed, and praised Ying Wuji, "With Lord Ying's unparalleled talent, your future achievements will surely surpass Lu Yiye's."

"I hope so." Ying Wuji turned to Lu Ye, "Brother Niu, would you like to try?"

Lu Ye intended to refuse; testing talent meant little to him as he had the small spirit energy gathering funnel. Talent made little difference to him.

But reconsidering, after obtaining the broken Origin of Soaring Dragon World, his talent seemed to have undergone tremendous changes.

Previously, he couldn't take in the nature's spiritual energy, as if a barrier in his body prevented its entry. Only the small spirit energy gathering funnel could bypass this barrier.

But now, even without forming the small spirit energy gathering funnel, Lu Ye could cultivate like a normal cultivator. He seldom did this because his usual methods were more effective.

He could test himself now to see his current talent.

Thinking this, he activated his spirit force and poured it into the stone platform beneath him.

The engravings quickly lit up, the array activated, and the flower patterns around the stone platform glowed brightly, each showing a floating flower shadow.

In an instant, flower shadows linked head-to-tail, filling the perimeter of the platform!

Everyone watched aghast.

Ying Wuji's eyes nearly popped out!

Lu Ye was also surprised.

He knew his talent was good now, but didn't expect it to be this excellent.

Sixty-four flower shadows fully displayed, exceeding Ying Wuji by two, aligning with the talent of sixty-four leaves!

Extraordinary talent, this was truly extraordinary talent.

Even, his talent might exceed sixty-four leaves because this was the detection limit here.

"Brother Niu… Are you really an independent cultivator?" Ying Wuji finally spoke.

Could such an independent cultivator exist?

Originally, Lu Ye proclaimed himself as a sectless independent cultivator, Ying Wuji didn't pay much attention since independent cultivators generally didn't have high talent; good talent would have led them to join a big sect long ago.

But now he realized he had misjudged.

Sixty-four leaves talent, any top sect in Nine Provinces would welcome this talent. How could he be an independent cultivator?

Ying Wuji couldn't understand.

Lu Ye had withdrawn his spirit force.

Others' flower shadows dissipated after withdrawing their spirit force, but his remained and grew brighter.

Such anomaly made everyone alert, not knowing what was happening.

Amidst their confusion, sixty-four flower shadows suddenly floated toward the stone platform's center. Flower petals fell and merged, forming a larger flower shadow.

Fiery Flames force around was absorbed by the stone platform, creating a whirlwind and adding a touch of coolness to the hot environment.

Under everyone's gaze, the flower shadow at the center seemed to gather enough energy, slowly blooming like a real flower bud.

Crackling sounds followed.

As the flower shadow fully bloomed, a pit-like entrance appeared at the center, right where the pistil was.

Quietness engulfed the place.

All eyes focused on the sudden entrance, never expecting such a change.

From the situation, it was evident the stone platform not only tested talent but was also a hidden entrance leading underground.

What lay below remained unknown.

To open this entrance, triggering sixty-four flower shadows was necessary.

Pure talent activation wasn't likely the only method, the ancient maker of the stone platform must have other means.

This time, Lu Ye coincidentally opened the hidden entrance using this method.

With the entrance apparent, the unknown ahead stirred everyone's mind.

Nine Provinces abounds with opportunities; whether one encounters them depends on fortune.

An ancient stone platform with an unknown entrance, danger or opportunity ahead, who knows?

But cultivators always possess an adventurous spirit; anyone encountering this would want to explore.

Ying Wuji turned to Lu Ye, "Brother Niu?"

Lu Ye slightly nodded.

Ying Wuji understood.

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