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Chapter 4: Opening the Mountain Gate
Chapter 4: Opening the Mountain Gate
In this era, while not to the point of eating raw meat and drinking blood, the lives of ordinary people were still exceptionally difficult.
Powerful individuals like Yun and Dong Zhe moved mountains, filled seas, and even destroyed the heavens and the earth. They viewed the weak as insignificant, and survival alone was already a challenge for ordinary people, let alone those who could read.
And it was precisely because they lacked connections that they would come one after another, wanting to become Cultivators and enter the Profound Gate to roam the heavens and the earth.
In their understanding, becoming a Cultivator was akin to becoming a 'god among men.'
It's worth giving everything for this!
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"I said, I said."
Seeing the increasingly vicious gaze of his peers, this person could no longer hide the truth and quickly admitted, "This is a slogan written by a Sect called the Moon Grasp Sect, and the content is similar."
"Even without talent, there's still a glimmer of hope."
"When we take disciples, we don't look at talent; we only look at destiny."
Regardless of identity, status, background, or talent, all are welcome.
——
Welcome, everyone, to the Moon Grasp Sect to pay respects to the mountain."
"There's also some information about how to get to the Moon Grasp Sect."
After hearing his explanation, the people around showed expressions of surprise.
"Not looking at talent, only looking at destiny?"
"Even those without talent have a chance to enter the mountain gate? Is this... true or false?"
"What Sect is the Moon Grasp Sect?"
They were mostly strangers, with a small number of familiar people among them. At this moment, most of them felt excited and bewildered.
Cultivation is difficult. Among those with talent, not one in ten succeeds. Even with talent, most can only barely make the cut, falling far short of the requirements for those Sects taking disciples. This is something everyone knows.
So, although they came with hope, they were all afraid in their hearts, afraid that their talent wouldn't be qualified.
Suddenly hearing that even those without talent have a chance to enter the mountain gate, they couldn't help but feel excited.
But what Sect is the Moon Grasp Sect?
Most haven't heard of it.
"I know!"
A young woman spoke softly, "The Moon Grasp Sect was once one of the top Sects in our Southwest Domain, second only to the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land, and among first-class Sects, it was the cream of the crop!"
"At its peak, it had over ten thousand Spirit Mountains and over ten million disciples. Its fame was unmatched."
"Ah?"
"Then why is it completely unknown now, and even though we've heard of the Peach Blossom Sect with eight Spirit Mountains, we've never heard of this Moon Grasp Sect?"
"That's because they've declined in recent years, urgently lacking successors, and the situation is precarious.
"Perhaps, that's why they came up with this idea, to attract more people to pay respects to the mountain?"
"One Spirit Mountain? This..."
"Then it's up to you to decide."
The young woman sighed lightly, "The head of a chicken, the tail of a phoenix?"
"For people like us, those who can truly enter the Immortal Sect are one in a hundred. Even those who are lucky enough to enter can't be the tail of a phoenix, let alone the head of a chicken. Entering the Sect is already a stroke of heavenly luck."
Everyone deeply agreed, nodding heavily.
"Then we... go to the Moon Grasp Sect?"
"Don't let me influence you."
The young woman shook her head lightly, "I advise you to have your own opinions."
In her opinion, hearing the wind and believing it's rain, being so easily influenced by others, even with talent, would likely not be able to enter the mountain gate.
At this thought, she added, "Although they say they don't look at talent and only consider destiny, they didn't say that they would definitely take those without talent."
Everyone was confused.
You're making us so confused!
Someone couldn't help but ask, "Then how should we choose?"
"It's up to you."
The young woman sighed lightly, "I've already said that you should have your own opinions. I can only analyze the pros and cons, and I won't and can't tell you what to do."
"After all, this choice might change your life."
"Peach Blossom Sect has encountered some difficulties, but those with and without talent will inevitably fail to enter the sect."
"However, Moon Grasp Sect, even without talent, can still gamble on that glimmer of hope."
"That's all."
Only then did the crowd begin to pay attention to this young woman.
Following the sound, the crowd discovered her gaze was resolute, but her face was dirty and she seemed somewhat dispirited, yet she didn't appear too disheveled.
Her three thousand strands of hair flowed like a waterfall, hanging down to her waist.
Though her coarse linen skirt was washed to a pale hue and had patches, it was remarkably clean.
"Miss, what is your choice?"
"Me?"
She chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I know I have no talent."
Immediately, she turned and headed towards Moon Grasp Sect.
Seeing this, the crowd hesitated, but then they split into two groups. One group continued towards Peach Blossom Sect, while the other half hurried in the direction of Moon Grasp Sect.
...
Similar scenes occurred outside many sects near Moon Grasp Sect.
Some people scoffed.
Some people took it seriously.
Some believed that Moon Grasp Sect was almost bankrupt and was clearly trying to deceive and recruit a few disciples.
Others thought that although Moon Grasp Sect was currently in decline, it had once been glorious, and it should still have some foundation. As the saying goes, a starving camel is bigger than a horse, so it's worth a try.
"..."
...
Three days later, the day of opening the mountain gates for the myriad sects in the southwest region arrived.
The Five Elders had all returned.
Moon Grasp Sect also made some preparations.
The blue stones on the mountain path were swept spotlessly clean, and the precious spirit herbs in the herb garden were all taken out and displayed on both sides of the mountain path. Even the spiritual energy was more abundant than usual.
The sect's rare spirit beasts were also released, allowing them to roam freely across the mountains and adding some vitality and 'Immortal Grace' to the sect.
Morning.
Dong! ! !
The melodious bell rang out from a distant place, signaling the arrival of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sacred Ground. Immediately, the formations of the various mountain gates were activated, revealing the path up the mountain...
Lin Fan stood outside the main hall, hesitating.
Although he had done everything he could think of, he still felt something was missing. So, he turned to the seven disciples standing by his side and said, "You all go to the mountain waist and find a place to spar and exchange techniques. It'll be a good learning experience for the newcomers."
However, they were momentarily stunned and looked at Lin Fan with confusion and concern, "What? Us?"
Lin Fan: "..."
He wanted to say something, but as the words reached his lips, he could only smile bitterly, "Never mind, you guys go... Uh, you do your thing."
It was a bit difficult for them to be treated as mascots.
...
Behind Lin Fan, the Great Elder murmured, "Some people have gathered at the foot of the mountain and are starting to climb."
"How many?" Lin Fan asked eagerly.
"Around two hundred and more!"
Just two hundred? Lin Fan's heart sank.
There were over three hundred last year!
Not a single one could enter the sect...
"Wait!"
At this moment, Wu Xingyun suddenly spoke up, "There are more people coming from afar!"
"In small groups, from different directions."
"Sect Master, it seems your advertisement has worked!"
"Oh?! Approximately how many people?"
"I fear..."
Wu Xingyun's eyes shone, and he extended his divine sense as far as possible, but he still couldn't 'see' the end, "No less than a thousand!"
Hearing this, everyone broke into smiles.
"Wow!"
Over a thousand?
Even if only one in a thousand were suitable, that would still be ten potential disciples to choose from. It's worth a try.
"Sect Master, you're a genius!"
The Five Elders all praised.
(End of Chapter)
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