The female lead thought she had a "proud and arrogant" character script.

Open the door.

The people outside are in charge of the disciples.

Seeing Luo Qingcheng come out, he said expressionlessly, "That beautiful lady, come over and register."

Luo Qingcheng's relaxed smile froze.

System: [What beautiful woman?]

It had been dormant for a while, leaving only an initial machine with basic functions. The data hasn't been integrated yet, so it doesn't know what happened before.

Luo Qingcheng didn't reply.

I glanced around and thankfully there weren't many people who had cleared the level yet.

She quickly moved to the disciple in charge and whispered, "Senior brother, could you please not call me 'beauty'?"

Although she considers herself to be a beautiful woman.

The disciple in charge glanced at her, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Luo Qingcheng, pleased that he had agreed, said, "Senior brother, I am Luo Qingcheng, the 38th of the Heavenly Group."

She just checked, and there weren't many people who came out, which means she's an excellent candidate.

Quickly give her a high score!

"Okay, Sanba, go stand over there."

Luo Qingcheng: ...

Didn't I already tell him his name?

Just as he was about to say something, he was interrupted by a voice from the side.

"Senior brother, the examinees in rooms four to seven on the east side and eight to fifteen on the south side are seriously injured."

His tone was calm, though.

The disciple in charge tapped his pen and asked, "Has the heart-protecting pill been administered?"

"Hey."

"Have a few disciples send all the seriously injured back to the medical pavilion. Those whose lives are not in danger need no care. Send the dead bodies down the mountain."

"Yes."

After saying that, he looked at Luo Qingcheng beside him and asked, "Sanba, what are you still doing here?"

Luo Qingcheng was stunned by the disciple's attitude of treating human life as worthless, and for a moment he did not dare to pursue the issue of the inappropriate way he addressed him.

"Uh...it's nothing."

Seeing that she was alright and having important matters to attend to, the disciple in charge left on his own.

Bored, Luo Qingcheng walked to the side.

Seeing yet another body covered in a white sheet being placed on the floor in the center, he remarked with a sigh: [I didn't realize the mortality rate was so high.]

But she actually found it quite simple.

The system had now fully integrated and attacked, saying: [The deeper the knot in one's heart, the more trapped one will be. Your perception of simplicity stems from your cold-blooded and ruthless nature.]

Faced with its personal attack, Luo Qingcheng feigned surprise, ["No way, no way? You're a mechanical lifeform, you don't actually understand human emotions?"]

The system is silent.

It doesn't understand human emotions, but it does understand human greed.

People like Luo Qingcheng, who have no desires for anything or anyone, are rare in this world.

Seeing that the system did not reply, Luo Qingcheng felt that he had defeated the system and was in a great mood.

He tossed the twig he had picked up behind him.

"Ouch!" came a cry of pain.

Huh? Did it hit someone?

Luo Qingcheng quickly turned around; she was in a corner and hadn't expected to hit someone.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an acquaintance.

Kong Fuling rubbed her head and gave Luo Qingcheng an awkward smile.

She had just wanted to scare Luo Qingcheng, so she deliberately slowed her footsteps.

I never expected to be hit by a tree branch.

She gave an awkward smile and waved to Luo Qingcheng, "Sister, it's been a long time!"

Knowing that the deeper the knot in one's heart, the more likely it is to backfire, she could understand why this young girl could clear the level so quickly.

After all, she's a lucky and cheerful girl, so even if she has some minor issues, they probably won't be a big deal.

She didn't intend to pry into other people's secrets.

He apologized first, and after receiving confirmation that Kong Fuling was alright, he smiled and said, "Long time no see."

Although only a few hours have passed.

"Did you come here on purpose to find me?"

Kong Fuling came to find her on purpose.

Because Luo Qingcheng's relaxed demeanor during the first round of assessments stood out among the gloomy faces, Kong Fuling assumed she was a very talented person.

Therefore, there is no doubt that Luo Qingcheng would be unable to pass such a simple test as the second stage.

Grand Elder: Another easy one, hehe.

"Yes, sister, the third round of assessment is about to begin. Because there are many people who have been eliminated, we will not be divided into groups now. Everyone will have to go directly to the main hall to gather."

She only knew Luo Qingcheng in this place, and she was a little scared of so many people gathered together.

Luo Qingcheng suddenly realized.

No wonder she only saw the eliminated people being sent out, and didn't see anyone else.

"Thank you, I didn't know that."

Kong Fuling smiled, revealing her teeth, "You're welcome, sister."

The two chatted idly all the way to the main hall.

The load-bearing pillars of Jianmen have many deep engravings, giving them a weathered and ancient appearance.

A majestic and ancient aura wafted over me.

Luo Qingcheng looked up at the two large, gilded characters "Asking the Sword" on the plaque and remained silent for a moment.

She thought to herself, "So old, so shabby, looks so poor."

She's completely different from me.

system:……

Respect.

[The Sword Inquiry Sect has stood for a thousand years; these are the marks of time.]

Luo Qingcheng: [Isn't it just that we don't have enough spirit stones to repair it?]

Kong Fuling didn't have as many thoughts as her, and excitedly pulled Luo Qingcheng's arm and shook it, "Sister! How magnificent!"

Luo Qingcheng nodded reluctantly.

"Miss." Hongdou's voice came from behind her.

Luo Qingcheng was not surprised. "Hongdou, you're here too."

Turning around, Hongdou stared at Luo Qingcheng's arm, which was being held by Kong Fuling, with a displeased look, and asked, "Miss, who is this young lady?"

For some reason, Luo Qingcheng felt a little guilty. He touched his nose and said, "It was a little sister I met during the assessment."

Kong Fuling took the initiative to greet her, "Hello, sister, I am Kong Fuling."

Hongdou gave a fake smile, "Miss Kong, I am just your maid. Please just call me by my name, 'Hongdou'."

Why call someone "sister" to build a relationship?

Kong Fuling asked, puzzled, "But Sister Hongdou has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, is she still a mortal's maid?"

Luo Qingcheng: ...

Please don't mention it, thank you.

Upon hearing her belittle Luo Qingcheng, Hongdou disliked her even more and said in a firm tone, "No matter what level of cultivation I have, I am still Miss's maid."

Kong Fuling seemed to sense that something was wrong. She said "Oh," silently released her grip on Luo Qingcheng's arm, glanced at Luo Qingcheng's profile with a wronged expression, and said nothing more.

Luo Qingcheng didn't notice anything unusual and, moved, asked, "Hongdou, how did you reach the Foundation Establishment stage?"

Hongdou replied, "I ate too much and I'm full."

Luo Qingcheng: ? ? ?

Can't understand.

Hongdou didn't say it was because during the second round of assessment, she was given too much delicious food, and she kept eating until she felt like she was about to die. Suddenly, she was promoted, returned to normal, and inexplicably passed the test.

"Boom-thump-"

The bell rang, signaling the start of the third round of assessments.

Although he was very curious, Luo Qingcheng didn't ask any more questions.

The disciple in charge said, "Our sect leader is in seclusion. This ceremony will be fully overseen by our sect's Grand Elder, Sword Venerable. Now, Elder Sword Venerable will explain the details of the third round of assessments."

The disciple in charge lowered his head and took a step back.

In an instant.

A sword aura shot into the sky.

The sound of dragons roaring rose up and echoed throughout the entire hall.

Despite the fierce wind, Luo Qingcheng neither flinched nor dodged, his gaze fixed on a sharp figure in the hall.

He wore an unremarkable black robe and stood with his hands behind his back. Just standing there, he looked like an ordinary person, but at this moment, even a trace of sword energy emanating from him was enough to make people not dare to underestimate him.

The elder looked up.

Inside the water curtain.

"Ah! Has Senior Brother discovered us?!"

"I knew it wasn't a wise move to use a magical artifact to spy on Senior Brother!"

"Shut up! With Third Junior Sister around, Senior Brother won't do anything!"

"Huh?" The Third Elder was bewildered.

Fortunately, the Grand Elder only glanced at it before continuing with his own business.

His deep voice echoed in the hall.

"The third round of assessment—talent. There are three thousand great paths in the world, and they are all interconnected. However, without talent, it is like looking for a needle in a haystack or picking a grain of sand. Those with talent can reach for the sun and moon and descend to the mountains and rivers."

There was silence.

There were many people below, dressed in white gauze with specks of blood on it, and they couldn't help but feel disappointed upon hearing this.

Could it be that even the Sword Inquiry Sect, which is known for not judging seniority based on talent, has no place for them?

Among those who bowed their heads, only Luo Qingcheng did not blink.

The moment Luo Qingcheng met the Grand Elder's gaze, it was as if he were staring directly at the bright sun, causing his eyes to sting for a split second.

She was injured by the sword energy emanating from the Grand Elder.

In an instant, the Grand Elder was the first to look away.

He continued, "However, injustice exists in the world, and justice will prevail. Where our swords lead, we follow the path of reason! Cultivators seek longevity and prosperity, which is not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao. Going against one path means going against all paths. It is normal for sword practitioners to challenge the Heavenly Dao. So, what does talent matter?!"

The resounding words echoed in everyone's hearts.