After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

Time flew by, and it was time for the grand ceremony of opening the mountain and accepting disciples at Danshan.

Before setting off, Chen Futu personally used his earth-shattering magic to transform the appearances of the two, a transformation that only a martial god could decipher.

Unlike other sects, Danshan's apprenticeship program tests not only martial arts foundation but also alchemy skills.

In short, only geniuses who can make money and fight can join Danshan, which is why Danshan has established its position as the hegemon of the Central Region.

Chen Futu didn't let Xiaobai participate because this brat only knew how to fight. He decided to show his strength and gain a voice, and then he could propose to bring Xiaobai into the Caotang. As long as she was talented enough, Danshan would not give up on a genius who was left to wander outside.

Legend has it that the master of Dan Mountain is an extremely powerful emperor, but unfortunately he is not present today. The one in charge of the assessment is the Fifth Elder, who is also the emperor-level alchemist who attacked Liu Longyue in the Great Wilderness War. His name is Ge Qing. Chen Futu has murderous intentions towards him, but he does not show it.

The initial assessment checks qualifications, while the test stele can detect bone age and level of attainment.

Chen Futu, in his early twenties, had already reached the peak of the Saintly Venerable realm, just one step away from becoming a terrestrial immortal.

Such talent is rare throughout history and into the future, so Chen Futu suppressed his cultivation to the level of a half-saint.

As expected, after the test results were released, Qin Tu, who was using the alias Chen Futu, stood out.

"Good, good, good. Reaching the level of a half-saint at such a young age, he is truly an unparalleled prodigy."

The Fifth Elder's eyebrows danced with excitement, his eyes gleaming. Then, with a whoosh, several other elders arrived, all staring at Chen Futu with the same fervent gaze.

Who wouldn't want such a prodigy disciple? Ge Qing has no chance of getting one.

"This disciple should belong to my Third Peak."

A beautiful elder said this; she was the peak master elder of the third peak.

The other elders were unhappy and started chattering and shouting, as if they wanted to start a fight on the spot.

Currently, on the mainland, apart from the monsters of Great Xia, there are only two people who have reached the level of half-saint or even saint at the age of Chen Futu: one is Wang Fugui, and the other is Chen Futu's eldest disciple, Qin Hao.

Qin Hao's current cultivation level has probably reached the Great Sage level, thanks to the Devouring Heaven Blood Demon Art, a bug-level martial arts technique that others can't copy. Among the younger generation of Li Continent, the only one who might be able to compete with Qin Hao is Xue Tong. Since Xue Tong started practicing the Bloodthirsty Heavenly Demon Scripture, her cultivation level has been rising rapidly. It is said that she has also comprehended a secret killing technique that can be improved, known as the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique, but whether it is true or not is unknown.

"Stop arguing, everyone. Young Qin has great talent. Let's see how good his alchemy skills are. If he's just as monstrous, then let him choose for himself."

One elder offered his opinion, and the other elders nodded in agreement, some looking forward to Chen Futu's next move.

In order to join the Thatched Cottage and win over that mysterious being, Chen Futu naturally did not hold back in his alchemy skills, and stood out from the many candidates with an eighth-grade holy pill.

The dazzling eighth-grade sacred pill was produced, causing everyone present to gasp in astonishment.

"This child is terrifying!"

"Yes, with such talent, he's more than qualified to be an elder, let alone a disciple."

The Dan Mountain leadership is divided into six peak elders and ordinary elders. Among the ordinary elders, there are quite a few who can refine sacred pills, but they are all old bones. It is too outrageous that Chen Futu can refine sacred pills at such a young age.

Most geniuses are prodigies who specialize in one path, either possessing exceptional talent in martial arts or even greater talent in alchemy. Those who possess both are extremely rare. As for those who can combine both to the level of Chen Futu, they are unprecedented. Even Qin Hao, the Holy Emperor's eldest disciple, whose cultivation is so high that he rivals the older generation, could not possibly excel in both. Therefore, all things considered, "Qin Tu's" talent is far superior to Qin Hao's.

Unfortunately, what these elders didn't know was that Chen Futu's alchemy skills, synchronized with his avatar, had already enabled him to refine Emperor Pills. Regardless of his cultivation level or alchemy expertise, he had firmly surpassed these elders.

These old fogies are not qualified to be the Holy Emperor's teachers, not even in name. Only that mysterious figure from the thatched cottage is someone Chen Futu wouldn't mind letting take advantage of.

"Very good! Qin Tu, you have indeed not disappointed us. Of the six peaks of Dan Mountain, you can choose which one you want to join."

An elder asked impatiently.

The other elders looked hopeful, hoping that Chen Futu would choose them.

Chen Futu had been waiting for these words, and he said, "I wish to join the Thatched Cottage."

The moment those words were spoken, the room fell into a deathly silence.

The elders' excited expressions suddenly froze, and then they all became indignant. "Boy, Caotang is not one of the Six Peaks, why did you join?"

"Yes, joining the thatched cottage will only delay your future. Why not come to my Third Peak instead?"

"What third peak? The third peak is all female disciples. You should join the fourth peak."

"If you join First Front, I guarantee I'll allocate resources to you, how about it?"

The elders started fighting over it again.

Chen Futu said in a deep voice, "I wish to join the Thatched Cottage. If that is not possible, I will leave."

Upon hearing that someone was leaving, the elders immediately objected.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter whether you join their main peak or not. As long as you stay in Danshan, you are a Danshan person. So be it if you want to join the thatched cottage.

The Third Peak Master covered his luscious red lips and chuckled, "Young Qin, although I don't know why you're so determined to join the Thatched Cottage, I need to remind you that the head of the Thatched Cottage is not easy to get along with. She has a cold personality and may not be willing to accept you. You can't go down the mountain then; you have to choose us."

"Oh right, that woman might not even be interested in you."

And so, a group of elders led Chen Futu away in a rainbow, leaving the foolish selectors behind.

Lin Ying smiled slightly in the crowd, then took Xiao Bai's hand and left Danshan.

Next, all we need to do is wait for the Holy Emperor to join the Grass Hall, and then take Little White away.

The thatched cottage is located deep in Danshan Mountain, in a remote location. The mountain road winds and twists and turns, and the mountaintop is said to have been carved out by a single sword.

Besides the fenced courtyard, flowers, and bamboo, there is a large fishpond, and on the edge there is a specially built medicinal garden, but instead of medicinal herbs, vegetables are planted in the garden.

The elders were furious when they saw the herb garden.

Chen Futu carefully sensed it and couldn't help but be alarmed.

Normally, it's impossible to cultivate a medicinal garden on a mountaintop, so this is an artificially constructed paradise. The soil is magical, containing a surging essence of life. It's no exaggeration to say that even the life essence of an emperor-level expert is not as rich as the life force in the soil.

Lin Ying's investigation was correct; this master of the thatched cottage was indeed terrifying.

When the group arrived at the open space in the courtyard of the thatched cottage, they heard a cold, clear female voice coming from inside the house, "Didn't I tell you? Don't disturb the peace and quiet here?"

The First Elder said sullenly, "Senior Sister, we have discovered a promising talent, but he insists on joining the Grass Hall. We have no choice but to ask for your opinion."