Who would have thought Daoist Zhang was telling them that the entrance exam doesn't require competition, but just ascending the steps?
"The Hundred-Step Staircase is based on level and quality, but ultimately, the number of steps—regardless of level or quality—everything is possible."
"Everyone take note: The first ninety steps of the Hundred-Step Immortal Ladder are to slay demons, the last ten steps to slay oneself."
"Now... those whose names are called, step forward, prepare yourselves, and you may ascend."
Daoist Zhang was about to call names when a student cupped his hands and asked, "Dare I ask, mentor, is it people ascending or beasts ascending?"
"People and beasts ascend together."
Daoist Zhang replied, then called the first name: "Cao Zhi."
A burly man stepped forward and summoned his Spirit Beast:
Fire Qilin Beast.
This beast's quality is quite good, someone once fostered a Qilin with it.
Cao Zhi was confident, he patted his Fire-Scaly Beast, then strode forward.
