The Inner Sect generally does not hold such assessments because there is no need; in the Inner Sect, as long as one's cultivation level is sufficient, one can be promoted. The Outer Sect, however, requires assessments. If one were to compare Disciples to commodities, this would be a matter of quality.
Although both are in the Lingxi Realm, the quality of the Inner Sect cannot be compared to that of the Outer Sect. However, this does not mean the Sect is intentionally making things difficult for the Outer Sect Disciples; on the contrary, they are using this method to select promising talent within the Outer Sect.
After all, the quality of Spiritual Roots can be seen, but the quality of Spiritual Roots cannot determine everything.
Yun Cheng began to elaborate on the Elementary Disciple assessment jointly held by the Four Sects this time. This assessment is a bit like the transition from Elementary school to middle school on Earth.
The location for the first part of the assessment is the Yunxia Sect, because the Yunxia Sect has the strongest comprehensive strength among the Four Sects. This means that in three days, the Outer Sect Elementary Disciples from the other three Sects will arrive at the Yunxia Sect one after another.
Some might ask, didn't the Yunxia Sect have such a major conflict with the Zixia Sect just a year ago?
But these are two separate matters. The Four Great Sects basically have all kinds of conflicts with each other. The Four Great Sects, all being subordinate Sects within the influence of the Yun Sect, fighting among themselves is exactly what the Yun Sect wants to see.
If they were not fighting, the Yun Sect would not be able to sleep at night.
This Outer Sect Intermediate Disciple assessment is currently divided into three parts. First is the Perseverance Assessment. This Perseverance Assessment is still climbing a mountain, just like when Ye Liuyun and the others entered the Sect four years ago; they must climb from the foot of the mountain to the peak. However, the pressure of this assessment is definitely incomparable to that of four years ago.
To stimulate the Disciples, the Four Sects decided that if these Elementary Disciples cannot even pass the perseverance stage, they will be announced to be expelled from the mountain in public. Therefore, this assessment is no child's play.
"What? I worked so hard to pass the official Disciple assessment, and now I have to participate in the Intermediate Disciple assessment? It's only been a year, and if I don't pass, I have to leave the Sect on my own? This isn't right, is it?" A few Elementary Disciples exclaimed as soon as they heard the penalty for failing the assessment.
Those who could exclaim were basically those who had no confidence in themselves.
This is the first stage of the assessment, named 'Ascending Heaven Path'.
If they fail, they must leave; either go back to the Mortal World or become a Loose Cultivator. In any case, they definitely cannot stay in the Sect.
The second stage of the assessment is named 'Treading Song Journey'.
This stage of the assessment is hosted by the Xixia Sect. The Xixia Sect has an Elder who specializes in musical techniques. Her musical techniques can drag Disciples into an illusion to undergo an illusion trial.
The third stage is the 'Four Sects Martial Tournament'.
Only Disciples who pass the second stage of the assessment can participate. It mainly consists of sparring between the Disciples of the Four Sects, followed by a point-based ranking. Those with high rankings can not only obtain contribution points from their own Sect but also receive Cultivation Techniques and treasures awarded by the other three Sects.
These are the currently determined assessment items.
After the group of Disciples finished listening, the previously noisy voices immediately stopped.
"Everyone has calmed down, right? What I want to tell you is that fearing to move forward is a major obstacle for a Cultivator. For the first stage, the Ascending Heaven Path, as long as you have enough perseverance, there is no problem passing the test. Your worries stem from a lack of confidence in yourselves. Moreover, even if you fail, you can become a Loose Cultivator or return to the Mortal World to enjoy wealth and luxury; there is no loss to you," Yun Cheng said.
Everyone thought carefully. Indeed, if they couldn't even pass the first stage, how far could they go on the path of Cultivation?
If their Dao Heart is fragile, it would be better to go home and enjoy wealth and luxury, so as not to die in the Cultivation World later on.
"Alright, I have said what I needed to say. All Elementary Disciples must participate in this test; there is no room for choice. If you do not participate, you can immediately go back to pack your luggage and leave the Sect," Yun Cheng added.