Chapter 926: I Won't Let You Down

Upon hearing, Chen Mo was taken aback, realizing from Xiao Qingtian’s tone that he agreed, he immediately said: “They are called Jiang Ruoqing, Nangong Xue, Nangong Yue.”

“Nangong Xue, Nangong Yue?!” Xiao Qingtian raised his eyebrows and couldn’t help but say: “Chen Mo, don’t tell me they are sisters.”

“They are indeed sisters, and even twins.” Chen Mo touched his nose, surprisingly feeling a bit embarrassed.

When Xiao Qingtian heard this from Chen Mo, he couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up: “Chen Mo, you’re impressive.”

Although he knew Chen Mo had many Dao Companions, he hadn’t truly understood which women were with Chen Mo, only knowing the famous Zhao Fujin and Su Mengyan from Joyful Union Sect.

He didn’t expect that among Chen Mo’s Dao Companions, there were even twin sisters.

Even as an ascetic cultivator, he couldn’t help but feel a slight tinge of envy.

Of course, given his status and power, if he wanted to find such people, he would certainly be able to find them in the vast Primordial Heaven.

But it’s a bit difficult to find a pair of twins that meet the Daoist Alliance’s requirements.

After remembering the names of the three women, Xiao Qingtian smiled and said: “Chen Mo, rest assured, I’ll handle it.”

“Thank you, Brother Xiao. Whether this succeeds or not, I owe you a favor.” Chen Mo said.

“No need to be so courteous, Chen Mo. Helping out a bit is no challenge for fellow sect members. If you don’t mind, I’d be happy to make your acquaintance.”

Xiao Qingtian agreed so readily without asking for anything because he has long-term plans.

With Chen Mo’s Three Immortal Body, as long as he doesn’t fall halfway, his future achievements will surely surpass his own.

If he could make friends with someone like that, the future benefits would doubtlessly be enormous.

Although demands can also establish friendships,

But that can only be considered cooperation or a transaction and doesn’t accrue favors.

By not asking for anything, you can always make the other person remember your goodwill.

Of course, this isn’t effective for people without a conscious.

But in Xiao Qingtian’s view, Chen Mo is not such a person.

“Where are those words coming from, Brother Xiao? I’m eager to be friends with you, where would I mind.” Chen Mo laughed.

“Brother Chen.” Xiao Qingtian cupped his hands.

“Brother Xiao.” Chen Mo returned the salute.

“Let’s have some tea, let’s have some tea…”

Their friendship was forged amidst joyful laughter.

…

Time swiftly passes.

Soon, the new Daoist Alliance examination arrived.

The Eight Trigrams City, silent for five years, seemed to suddenly awaken, erupting in a tumultuous boil like cold water dripping into a hot oil pan, instantly shattering the tranquility with its clamor.

Past branches of Daoism and various forces brought their disciples to the Daoist Alliance from various regions.

For contestants, the Daoist Alliance is a higher platform.

Once you become a disciple of the Daoist Alliance, your status elevates significantly.

The Daoist Alliance inherited the foundation of Daoism, even though it has waned over the years, no one among the ten Immortal Sects dare to underestimate the Daoist Alliance.

…

With the ringing of the Eight Trigrams City’s bell.

The crowd’s noise reached an apex.

Numerous reverent gazes were fixed on the distorted void.

Auras so powerful that they pressed heavily on people pervaded the entire city.

A black and white gigantic Yin Yang Tai Chi Diagram appeared in the distorted void.

Those familiar knew this was a sign of the appearance of the Daoist Alliance’s thirty-six sect leaders.

Sure enough, terrifying figures descended upon the twisted void, totaling thirty-six.

Beneath their feet, all bore the Yin Yang Tai Chi Diagram.

“Greetings, Sect Leaders…”

In the Eight Trigrams City, countless people bowed in salute.

Such majestic presence was a rare sight.

Many seeing this for the first time couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.

Their expressions mirrored those of Chen Mo five years ago.

At this moment, Chen Mo was accompanying the three women to meet Xiao Qingtian’s cousin, Xiao Ran.

Though Xiao Ran’s cultivation is only at the late Nascent Soul stage,

But according to Xiao Qingtian, dealing with typical Nascent Soul stage cultivators is straightforward.

Moreover, his physique ranks among the top twenty Orange Bodies — the Profound Wood Spirit Body.

As they conversed, the sect leaders in the void recited the same words as the previous assessment.

However, compared to the last examination, this one was surely less lively. Observers were fewer.

Li Xianyuan and Li Fengxian, after reiterating the usual statements, began outlining this exam’s rules.

Just as Ice Spirit had guessed.

Still three stages.

The stages are identical to the previous round.

With a slight reduction in difficulty.

For instance, last round’s first stage Path of Immortality.

Reach five hundred meters and you pass, reach the endpoint and it’s considered passing the second stage.

But this time, reaching fifteen hundred meters means you skip the second stage and proceed directly to the third.

The second stage’s difficulty was lowered as well.

Previously, the second stage was about participants facing illusions’ confusion and resisting demon beast attacks to ultimately achieve transcendence; then it counted as passing.

This time, though they still face both illusions and demon beasts, the beasts’ strength is slightly reduced.

The third stage, still a grand free-for-all, also saw a reduction in difficulty.

No need to search for bone tokens, whoever lasts till the end passes.

Despite the reduced difficulty, the number of slots decreased.

Usually, they recruit one thousand disciples.

But this time, they’re recruiting only nine hundred.

Meaning, if you’re among the last nine hundred contestants, you become a disciple of the Daoist Alliance.

“Seems the Daoist Alliance doesn’t want to lose face but also doesn’t want too many weaker disciples.” Chen Mo commented.

“Limited resources should naturally be distributed to the fittest. Survival of the fittest, only the strongest remain.” Xiao Qingtian said.

“Husband, won’t this be somewhat unfair?” Nangong Xue suddenly transmitted.

Hearing this, Chen Mo transmitted back with a smile: “This world is inherently unfair. In some ways, connections and background are part of one’s strength. Why, Xue’Er, is guilt creeping in?”

Nangong Xue shook her head: “Just feeling a bit embarrassed.”

“You’ll get used to it. In the previous round, had I not been strong enough, I would’ve been eliminated by those who grouped together.” Chen Mo transmitted.

Nangong Xue nodded.

…

Soon, the examination officially commenced.

“Good luck.” Chen Mo encouraged the three women, then transmitted to Zhou Qiqi and Xiao Ran first: “I depend on you.”

…

On another side.

“Do you remember those three?” Han Zijing asked her four direct disciples.

Last time, not only did they fail to eliminate Chen Mo, but her own disciples were expelled, and this time, Han Zijing must regain face, eliminating the three women close to Chen Mo.

“We remember, Master. Don’t worry, we won’t let you down this time.” Xu Yong replied.