Chapter 212: Dao Sect's Selection Platform, Ying Huanhuan's Shock!
Southwest region of the Eastern Xuan Region.
A vast mountain range stretching hundreds of thousands of kilometers lay shrouded in mist all year round, brimming with mystery.
This expansive domain was known as the Dao Domain—home to one of the eight super sects of the Eastern Xuan Region: Dao Sect.
Surrounding the Dao Domain were hundreds, even thousands, of dynasties, all of which revered Dao Sect as their sacred land.
Deep within the boundless Dao Domain, the swirling clouds were split cleanly apart.
Countless towering mountains stood in clusters, and atop those peaks one could vaguely see grandiose buildings stretching far beyond the eye's reach.
At the heart of the mountains, an enormous light barrier nearly ten thousand meters wide enveloped the sky like an inverted bowl, as if even the sun and moon were sealed beneath it.
Within that protective dome stood ancient and solemn great halls, radiating the aura of time.
Above them, numerous silhouettes soared through the air, appearing like ants from above, yet exuding a vast and archaic pressure that reached to the heavens.
Buzz!
Suddenly, the sky outside the light barrier began to distort.
A wave of light coalesced and formed into a massive teleportation array.
From within the array, hundreds of figures appeared one after another—it was Lin Fan and the others who had been teleported from the summit of Hundred Dynasties Mountain.
Hiss!
Seeing the breathtaking sight before them, Lin Dong and the others couldn't help but gasp, their faces full of awe.
Even Lin Fan, who had already read about Dao Sect's splendor, felt shaken seeing it with his own eyes. Words couldn't compare to this experience.
"Welcome to Dao Sect."
Wudao smiled as he looked at the shocked group of new disciples, clearly feeling quite pleased.
"Come now, follow me inside. You are not yet full disciples of Dao Sect, so don't wander around carelessly."
With that, Wudao flicked his sleeve, and a golden light shot out, entering the immense barrier ahead.
Buzz...
Ripples immediately spread across the barrier's surface, and the faint pressure it emitted was enough to make everyone's scalp tingle.
One could hardly imagine what kind of being had created such a terrifying formation.
"There's an array hidden within this barrier… it must be Dao Sect's guardian formation," Xiao Diao whispered to Lin Fan and Lin Dong.
As he spoke, the barrier slowly opened into a gate-shaped passage, and the array carrying Lin Fan and the others glided forward and passed through into the heart of Dao Sect.
Boom!
As soon as they passed through, Lin Fan and the others felt a surge of dense, nearly tangible Yuan Power rushing toward them.
Many staggered under the pressure, and some weaker ones were even blown backward by the elemental gale.
"What rich Yuan Power!"
Feeling the immense density of energy in the air, everyone was stunned once more.
The spiritual energy within Dao Sect was likely dozens of times thicker than the outside world—absolutely astounding.
Whoosh whoosh!
At that moment, over a dozen streaks of light flew in from the sky, transforming into robed disciples dressed in dark red.
These were patrol disciples of Dao Sect, having sensed the arrival of newcomers and come to investigate. But upon seeing Wudao, their expressions eased.
"Greetings, Deputy Hall Master Wudao!"
The dozen disciples cupped their fists and bowed respectfully.
"These are disciples selected from the Hundred Dynasties War," Wudao said casually, offering a simple explanation.
The patrol disciples suddenly understood, casting glances over the newly arrived crowd.
"Deputy Hall Master Wudao, please bring these disciples to the Selection Platform. The other three Deputy Hall Masters are already waiting," the lead disciple said respectfully after a moment.
Wudao frowned slightly in displeasure. "Tch, those guys are really eager to poach people, aren't they?"
The patrol disciples looked a little embarrassed but said nothing.
"Fine, fine. I know," Wudao said irritably, waving them off before leading Lin Fan and the others toward a massive, mist-shrouded mountain in the distance.
"There are four main halls in Dao Sect—named after Heaven, Earth, Wilderness, and Desolation," Xiao Diao continued in a low voice beside Lin Fan and Lin Dong, taking on his role as the group's personal guide. He especially mentioned the Desolate Hall's famed Desolate Wilderness Scripture.
As he explained, the light array slowly descended upon a mountain peak.
There, numerous grand halls stood proudly. At the very summit, amid clouds and mist, a vast bluestone platform slowly came into view.
"Heh, Wudao, you're finally back!"
As Lin Fan and the others landed on the platform, a cheerful voice called out.
Lin Fan scanned the area and quickly spotted more than ten figures already waiting on the platform.
At the head stood three middle-aged men with imposing auras—clearly the Deputy Hall Masters of the Heaven, Earth, and Desolate Halls.
Beside each of them stood a young disciple—two male, one female—all with extraordinary presences.
But the one who caught Lin Fan's attention most was the young girl among them.
She looked around Su Rou's age, but her figure was taller and more elegant. She wore a red dress and stood gracefully.
Her beauty was astonishing—among the women Lin Fan had seen, only Ling Qingzhu could match her.
Strangely, a faint melodic hum echoed from within her, like the gentle sound of a plucked instrument.
Lin Fan immediately recognized her identity—the daughter of Dao Sect's Sect Master, Ying Huanhuan!
"Couldn't wait, could you?" Wudao's irritated voice echoed across the platform.
"Haha! News of the Hundred Dynasties War has already spread through the sect. No one expected that the Tianyuan Dynasty wouldn't win this time—and that the champion chose Dao Sect instead. Quite the satisfying turn of events!"
The man in front of Ying Huanhuan laughed heartily.
This was Wei Sen, Deputy Hall Master of the Heaven Hall.
"So, who's this year's champion?" asked the Deputy Hall Master of the Earth Hall, his eyes scanning the newcomers with curiosity.
Wudao snorted and motioned toward Lin Fan with his chin.
Understanding the gesture, Lin Fan stepped forward and bowed to the three men. "Disciple Lin Fan, greets the three Deputy Hall Masters."
As Lin Fan moved forward, the three Deputy Hall Masters and Ying Huanhuan's group all turned their attention to him.
Clearly, this rising star had already gained a reputation within Dao Sect, even before officially joining.
"Hmm... Seventh-Stage Nirvana Realm and a Fifth-Seal Symbol Master. No wonder you became the champion of the Hundred Dynasties War—impressive indeed," Wei Sen murmured, eyes flickering.
"What? Seventh-Stage Nirvana Realm? And a Fifth-Seal Symbol Master?!"
Ying Huanhuan's eyes widened as she stared intently at Lin Fan.
Even the disciples beside her from the Earth and Desolate Halls looked stunned.
Clearly, they hadn't expected someone to have such astonishing cultivation and mental power at the same time.
The Seventh-Stage Nirvana Realm was already enough to qualify one as a personal disciple in any of the four halls.
And Lin Fan had also reached the Fifth Seal as a Symbol Master?!
How could they not be shocked?
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