The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 15

The Tianyan Sect, being the leader among the immortal sects, occupies the heartland of Chaisang, possessing two spiritual veins and an ancient spiritual realm, which makes it exceptionally affluent. As a result, over a thousand disciples have come to participate in this selection process.

Inside the Qianyuan Hall, the four elders, including Luo Qingci, and the three peak masters were already seated.

Gu Zhichao waved his hand, and the images of the mountain foot appeared before everyone.

The young boys and girls, full of ambition, were brimming with excitement, ready to showcase their skills. Their faces, whether youthful or trying to seem mature, displayed a kind of youthful vigor that Luo Qingci hadn't seen in years.

Luo Qingci's gaze scanned the scene indifferently but soon shifted away. The female protagonist was no longer the little dragon cub she remembered; she might not even recognize her now.

As soon as they entered the trial grounds, the participants scattered, each choosing their own path.

Each contestant carried a jade token. If they encountered danger or wished to withdraw, they could crush the token to safely exit.

In the early stages, as long as there were no major issues, Luo Qingci and the others generally did not need to intervene.

The initial stages involved only minor trials, releasing tortured demon spirits from the Tianyan Sect's water prison. Despite their frightening appearance, their lethality was relatively low.

At first, everyone was bored and aimlessly watching, but after three waves of demon spirits were dispatched, Qin Jian's attention focused on one person.

"Yuan Su, who is that boy in blue?" he asked, pointing at the person in the screen.

Yuan Su checked and whispered, "Master, his name is Xu Mushan. He is at the ninth level of Qi Refining and has already killed eighty-one demon spirits."

Luo Qingci's lashes fluttered. Xu Mushan, Qin Jian's second disciple, had appeared. This was the stubborn dragon slayer.

"Eighty-one, and at the ninth level of Qi Refining. This young man is indeed impressive," commented the three peak masters and disciples.

As the trials progressed, those who performed exceptionally well naturally drew the attention of several elders.

Soon, a few individuals stood out in the first round.

Among them were future disciples of the present elders, including Luo Qingci's second disciple, Huaxu Wan, from the original text.

But so far, there was no sign of the female protagonist, Ruan Li.

Luo Qingci had not heard her name either.

The system, which had been silent for over a decade, informed her that the plot had started. It made no sense for Ruan Li not to be present.

Over the years, fewer and fewer things affected Luo Qingci's mindset. She was even beginning to forget her previous world and her own nature.

However, now her stagnant heart had finally stirred, creating a ripple.

In the first round, nearly three hundred participants were eliminated, and the scene became less dazzling. Still, the girl who resembled the little dragon cub did not appear.

The second round featured the most common demon beasts in the cultivation world: the three-legged crow.

Three-legged crows were docile and did not actively attack humans but were very protective of their young. During their egg-laying period, they would attack if provoked.