The Thunder God Novel - Chapter 108

Chapter 108 Testing (2)
A disciple brought over a chair and invited XinFeng to sit down.

The test was very simple. A Star Python Drum and a jade pillar. As long as the disciple placed his hand on the jade pillar, he would be able to obtain an evaluation. If he tapped the Star Python Drum with his palm, he would be able to obtain the potential evaluation of this person. It was extremely accurate.

The jade pillar was used to test attributes. When placed on the palm, a single attribute was one color. Two attributes were two colors, and three attributes were three colors. It was clear that it was impossible to cheat. Generally speaking, three colors had basically eliminated the edge. As for four colors and four attributes, they were directly sent home.

XinFeng just happened to see a person measuring two colors. The youth’s face revealed an expression of ecstasy. The Great League disciple next to the jade pillar said, “Go to the Star Python Drum and hit it hard.”

The youth agreed. He came to the side of the Star Python drum and used all his strength to smash it.

The Star Python Drum was about a meter in diameter and hung on a steel rack. Its shape was not like a drum, but rather like a gong. However, its texture was the skin of the Star Python. The surface of the drum was dark, and there was nothing special about it. This was a treasure that every large sect had. Generally speaking, the bigger the Star Python Drum, the more accurate the test would be.

The youth punched the drum.

A deep rumble could be heard.

XinFeng had also seen the Star Python Drum Test for the first time, so he focused his attention on the drum surface. With a punch from the youth, a ripple appeared on the drum surface, followed by another ripple, and the last ripple was almost invisible.

Beside him, a disciple of the Great League said, “Two laps strong … Your aptitude is inferior.”

The youth’s face immediately turned pale. Immediately after, the Great League disciple said, “Go report to the outer sect. You’re lucky. Recently, there’s a shortage of people. With your aptitude, entering the outer sect is more difficult.”

Han Yao also sat beside Lei Xingfeng. He smiled and said, “Has Brother Lei ever tested it before?”

Lei Xingfeng shook his head and said, “This is the first time I’ve seen a Star Python drum. I’ve never seen it before.”

Han Yao said, “This trial is the most fatal. Those with a single attribute have poor aptitude after the test. In the end, they can only enter the outer sect. There are some dual attributes, but they have superior aptitude. They can directly enter the inner sect and even become direct disciples. Some of us here call them Star Python Drums, called Lifeseizing Drums.”

XinFeng said, “What is a high-grade talent?”

Han Yao said, “Nine circles of ripples, your aptitude is definitely high.”

Another youth stepped forward and punched the drum of the Star Python. Ripples appeared one after another. A total of four ripples appeared. However, the last ripple was already very weak. The disciple of the Great League beside him said, “With average aptitude, you can enter the inner sect with a single attribute.” Immediately, the youth shed tears of excitement. Entering the inner sect meant that he had entered a cultivation world from now on. His future life had completely changed.

One after another, the teenagers tested. XinFeng discovered that up until now, none of them had been able to smash nine laps. That was to say, their aptitude was superior. He said, “Brother Han, more than a dozen people have passed. How come none of them have ascended?”

Han Yao was speechless. After a long while, he bitterly smiled and said, “Let alone a dozen or so disciples, if you recruit a disciple this time, you will find that the entire Great Alliance will tremble. At that time, countless old fellows will come to rob the disciples.”

XinFeng said, “Uh, so little.”

Han Yao said, “Not to mention superior aptitude, even if it was superior, there would be countless people snatching it. As long as it was superior aptitude, it would be good aptitude. If it was a single attribute, it would be even more amazing.”

“Three attributes! En, go to the Star Python Drum and punch it hard.”

A little girl said timidly, “Big brother … am I qualified?”

“I’m not qualified yet. I need to go to the Star Python Drum to confirm my aptitude. If it’s good, there’s still hope.”

This was an extremely skinny little girl. She looked like she was only eleven or twelve years old. She was malnourished at a glance. Lei Xingfeng whispered, “How old would it take to be able to come here for the test?”

Han Yao said, “At least fourteen years old. Normally, it would be fifteen years old. Sixteen years old is a little late. Because before entering the formal cultivation stage, you need a certain amount of exercise. Otherwise, your body won’t be able to handle it. This Brother Lei should understand.”

One to two years of buffer was enough. XinFeng nodded. He knew that the girl in front of him should be fourteen years old.

The little girl walked in front of the Star Python Drum. She looked at her fists and then at the Star Python Drum. She finally mustered up her courage and smashed the drum face. In fact, the number of ripples that appeared was not related to the strength of the smash, but rather to talent. The Star Python Drum’s characteristics, as long as you used a little bit of strength, it would reflect your potential and talent. It was very strange.

One ripple, another ripple. Six ripples continuously appeared. The last ripple was almost invisible. The Great League disciple was also frightened. He said, “Qualifications … Wait a moment …”

Instantly, there was an uproar. This was the first disciple with a high-grade aptitude so far. After an uproar, there was a sigh. With three attributes, even if he possessed a high-grade aptitude, it would be much more troublesome to cultivate.

The Supreme Alliance disciple kept shaking his head. Three attributes was too cheap. If it was two attributes, even if he could not become a direct disciple, he would at least be an inner disciple. However, three attributes was more troublesome. He hesitated for a moment and did not classify the little girl as an outer disciple. Instead, he said, “Three attributes, superior and inferior aptitude, to be determined!”

Han Yao also said, “It is indeed a pity. Sigh, this little girl has suffered a loss. How could she be of three attributes? Too pity, she is a high-grade talent!”

Lei Xingfeng smiled and said, “It’s good that you have the best aptitude.” He knew that just relying on attributes was far from enough. His aptitude was no good, and his cultivation was as slow as before. He said, “Give me a copy of that little girl’s information.”

Han Yao nodded and said, “No problem … Eh, Brother Lei, are you going to do this?”

XinFeng said, “Well, I might take some people back to see what I have in mind.”

Han Yao’s face revealed a trace of confusion. He couldn’t understand why XinFeng could accept the disciples he wanted from the Alliance. With his level, he still couldn’t reach the decision of the upper echelons of the Alliance. However, this wasn’t the focus of his attention. He immediately beckoned for a disciple from the Alliance to retrieve the information about the little girl.

At this time, XinFeng saw the Great Alliance’s Sect Leader accompanying Xin Zhaolun and Fei Lun, followed by a group of Great Alliance’s upper echelons.

Everyone in the hall stood up and walked out. Lei Xingfeng also followed them to the hall’s entrance. Xin Zhaolun smiled and said, “Feng, have you seen someone with good aptitude?”

Lei Xingfeng said, “There is one that is alright. Unfortunately, the attributes are relatively poor, while the three attributes are of the highest grade.”

Xin Zhaolun said, “The three attributes … are a bit lacking. The dual attributes and potential have reached a high level. Haha, that’s more like it. Forget it again. It’s too difficult to cultivate, and the amount of materials consumed is also too much.”

XinFeng did not have any experience in nurturing people. He said, “Let’s take a look again. I don’t really understand.”

Everyone entered the test hall. A Great League disciple brought over a chair and sat down one by one. At this moment, both the people who came to test and the Great League disciples in the hall were extremely nervous. A true person said loudly, “Don’t be nervous. See? The Great Sect Leader and the Great Elder are here. If your aptitude is good, you will earn money. Maybe you will recruit them on the spot.”

Instantly, there was an uproar. From the lobby to the outside, The people waiting for the test on the playground were all boiling. They were joking. The Great Sect Leader and Great Elder of the Great League normally couldn’t even see anyone. This time, they actually came to the test hall. Originally, they wanted to wait until the test was over before letting those with good aptitude and potential gather together to make a choice. Now, if they passed the test, they would be accepted directly.

Young boys and girls walked into the hall one after another. Everyone had nervous expressions on their faces. Even if the disciples of the Great League kept comforting him, it would be useless. No one could easily change their own fate. This was the same as starting a new life. Once they were accepted, no matter who they were, their lives would change dramatically. Not only would their lives change, their families would also change dramatically.

Lei Xingfeng knew in his heart that this kind of test was not a good result from your hard work. Whether you worked hard or not, your own potential and aptitude had already decided your destiny.

A sturdy youth came in. Actually, with these True Human experts, they could detect the other party’s aptitude and potential just by relying on their outstanding insight. However, this was not accurate. If they passed the test, it would be completely different. The test would be able to detect the slightest change in the other party’s aptitude and potential.

Therefore, when the youth entered, almost all of the Daoist Priests straightened their bodies. They could tell that the child’s potential and aptitude were pretty good.

Sure enough, the disciple from the Great League who was tested shouted, “Single attribute, single attribute fire attribute!”

Immediately after, the youth punched the Star Python drum, causing ripples to appear.

The disciple of the Great League shouted, “Medium and above …” He shook his head and whispered, “What a pity …”

Lei Xingfeng secretly nodded his head. It was indeed a pity. If he reached the upper-class aptitude, the people here would start robbing him. However, this aptitude was already pretty good.

The Supreme Alliance disciple said, “Enter the inner sect to be determined.” The so-called “to be determined” was to see if there were any experts who accepted them as direct disciples. This treatment was higher than that of inner sect disciples, and the conditions were much better. With an expert master protecting them, their status in the Alliance was completely different.

The youth’s face was filled with excitement and he stomped hard. He waved his fist repeatedly. Before he left, he did not forget to bow to the expert sitting on the chair, leaving a good impression on everyone.

At this time, a little girl came in. She looked small and exquisite, and her face was filled with confidence. Lei Xingfeng suddenly stood up and stared at her.

Xin Zhaolun said, “Feng, what’s wrong?”

Fei Lun also asked curiously, “Acquaintance?”