“Don’t speak too soon. You’ll see what I’m interested in.” Bai Luochu explained.

After the two of them were done bickering, the elder announced the rules for the first round.

“The first round will be a written examination. We will mainly be inspecting the theoretical knowledge that the new disciples have towards cultivation, alchemy, and spirit beasts. The Phoenix King Valley has always thought highly of overall talent. In order to prevent the new disciples from choosing a topic they are well-versed in, we will draw lots to randomly decide on one. Every disciple will have the time it takes one stick of incense to burn to come up with an answer....