Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2794 - 1034: The Bearing of a Great Power, Innate Daoist Body!

This very reason explains why the Twelve Great Houses and Thirty-Six Noble Clans under the Tianyuan Daoist Sect have continuously expanded in number, never diminishing over extended periods.

Had the Zhou Family possessed a predetermined quota, individuals with ordinary dual Spirit Roots, such as Zhou Yu Hong, Zhou Yu Sheng, and Zhou Yuqi, would have had a viable opportunity to pursue cultivation within the Tianyuan Daoist Sect.

Mo Wanting offered a gentle smile. "This decision isn't mine to make. The Zhou Family's contributions are, regrettably, insufficient. Furthermore, their presence in Zhongzhou is relatively recent, and they haven't produced enough exceptional talents for the Daoist Sect. Therefore, establishing a fixed quota presents considerable difficulty."

"Contributions? Our Zhou Family's ancestor played a significant role during the tumultuous Great War in the North Sea. As for the matter of time, isn't the Dao Palace no longer prioritizing that, as you yourself mentioned? And regarding more outstanding talents?" Zhou Junxiao's gaze shifted towards the few remaining individuals undergoing the test. "I'm curious, just how many remarkable talents are deemed sufficient to satisfy the Daoist Sect?"

Mo Wanting followed his line of sight, her attention also drawn to the young boys and girls waiting their turn.

She lightly chuckled, covering her mouth. "I fear even these few individuals might not be enough."

"Is that so?"

A sense of disappointment settled in Zhou Junxiao's heart.

...

The passage of time saw the morning fade into the afternoon.

While the harshest sunlight had receded, those remaining were consumed by palpable restlessness.

"No Spirit Root, step down!"

"No Spirit Root, step down!"

Zhou Haiye's voice boomed, stripped of its earlier familial warmth, replaced by chilling impatience.

This abrupt change stemmed from his son, Zhou Yuqi, failing to capture Mo Wanting's attention and thus being denied entry into the Tian Nan Dao Palace for cultivation.

His sole desire now was for the Spirit Testing Ceremony to conclude without further delay!

Fortunately, only two participants remained, and they were both familiar faces.

"Zhou Qingyu!"

"Present!"

Taking a deep, steadying breath and casting a glance at her brother, Zhou Fuqiu, Zhou Qingyu ascended the elevated platform, bolstered by his encouraging gaze.

The array lights began to swirl around her.

Initially filled with apprehension mixed with expectation, the girl's heart plummeted into despair in mere moments!

The array light dissipated with astonishing speed.

This rapid conclusion, this all-too-familiar outcome, mirrored that of her peers who were deemed to possess no Spirit Root.

Zhou Qingyu slowly turned her head, her gaze finding Zhou Haiye.

He calmly uttered four words.

"No Spirit Root."

The young girl descended the platform in a daze, feeling utterly lost.

The stares directed at her from behind felt more intense than the scorching sun above.

She understood that these gazes came from her own clansmen, from Zhou Tuhao who once affectionately called her "Sister Mao Mao," and even from classmates she had played with for the past six years.

But from this day forward, everything would irrevocably change.

They would remain within the clan, continuing their cultivation journey to become esteemed immortal cultivators.

She, however, was destined for the humble settlement of Coral Town, to lead a life that was both mundane and unremarkable.

Lost in her muddled thoughts, a pair of cool hands gently settled on her head, ruffling her hair with a touch of fondness.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

The hand withdrew, brushing past her as the owner moved away.

Zhou Qingyu stopped, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Brother."

At that moment, his receding figure, though slender, seemed to possess a towering presence, reminiscent of their father in days gone by.

As he stepped onto the high platform, the testing array suddenly pulsed to life.

In an instant!

A brilliant azure blue light erupted, bypassing the other four colors and directly penetrating the boy's body.

The compass in Zhou Haiye's hand began to spin uncontrollably, its trembling incessant.

This immediate and vigorous reaction caught everyone completely by surprise.

After all, even the initial sensing of Spirit Qi typically required considerable time for twelve-year-olds. They would need to close their eyes, center their soul, and calm their minds with the array's assistance to perceive the Spirit Qi aligning with their Spiritual Root's attribute.

How could it be possible for someone like Zhou Fuqiu to react in mere moments?

Did this not imply an extraordinarily high affinity with Spirit Qi?

Furthermore, the light was of a single, pure color!

Could it be possible?

"Heavenly Spirit Root!"

"Water Type Heavenly Spirit Root!"

"Zhou Fuqiu actually possesses an innate Water Type Heavenly Spirit Root! This means he is destined to achieve the level of a Nascent Soul True Master in the future!"

"Our Zhou Family's future is secured!"

Suddenly, the entire assembly erupted into a clamor of astonished exclamations.

Across the vast Spirit Testing Square, every single eye was now fixed upon Zhou Fuqiu.

The envy and jealousy of his peers, the overwhelming delight and exhilaration of the family elders, and the profound shock and elation of the Golden Core Ascendant Masters were all palpable.

Zhou Fuqiu slowly raised his head, his gaze meeting that of Zhou Haiye.

Upon his Seventh Uncle's face, a rapid succession of uncontrollable emotions flickered: astonishment, disbelief, regret, and a fleeting, almost imperceptible trace of murderous intent.

The instant their eyes met, Zhou Fuqiu appeared oblivious, his gaze drifting towards the seating area for the spectators.

A look of sudden understanding dawned on the face of the family head, Zhou Junxiao.

The heads of the Lin and Yin families mirrored this sentiment; alongside surprise, a faint trace of envy was visible on their features.

And what of that woman?

Mo Wanting, seated comfortably, lifted her eyebrows, a smile of deep satisfaction gracing her lips.

Undeniably, the Heavenly Spirit Root held a distinct advantage over a dual Spirit Root talent.

Although it was rumored that Heavenly Spirit Root cultivators faced challenges in reaching the Divine Transformation stage, for the Tianyuan Daoist Sect in its current state, the mere prospect of a smooth progression to the Nascent Soul Stage was sufficient reason to regard Zhou Fuqiu with utmost seriousness.

Presently, the Tianyuan Daoist Sect was in critical need of Nascent Soul True Masters; this urgency explained why they had permitted the former Guest Elder of Star Gate to join the Sect despite exceeding normal protocols, and why Hui Yuanhong had been granted a position within the four halls of the Tian Nan Dao Palace.

Securing Zhou Fuqiu's return would, in effect, be as good as her personally bringing back a Nascent Soul True Master.

"Excellent! Is this child's name Zhou Fuqiu?"

Zhou Junxiao released a breath of turbid Qi, bringing his emotions under control. "Yes, he is indeed a fourth-generation member of the Zhou Family, and has been recognized as a prodigy from his youth..."

He intended to elaborate further on Zhou Fuqiu's accomplishments, but at that precise moment, he observed Mo Wanting rise from her seat, her composure momentarily shaken.