The testing ground on our side suddenly became noisy.
Many people craned their necks to look over.
To their surprise, the rune-inscribed iron rod used for testing spiritual roots lit up completely, turning a brilliant gold.
"Old Chen, look!"
"Senior Brother, look at the Wudang testing point!"
"Damn, all twelve rune sections are lit!"
"..."
In their astonishment, many people moved closer.
Even some of the older generation were drawn over.
After all, an ultimate spiritual root like Mo's was not an everyday occurrence.
It was something that might not appear in a hundred thousand people.
It was even rarer in the entire Daoist circle.
When the minute was up, Mo looked at the rune-inscribed iron rod with satisfaction:
"Wudang fellow Daoist, my test was alright, right? What reward can I get?"
Mo asked with a grin, treating it as no big deal.
At this moment, the Wudang disciple finally reacted.
Looking at Mo with disbelief:
"Fellow Daoist, your talent is extraordinary, possessing a twelve-section ultimate metal elemental spiritual root.
According to the rules, you can claim the sole top-tier reward from our testing point: the Yin-Yang Fist secret technique."
Upon hearing this, everyone around, including Xia Qiuxi standing beside me, showed surprise.
"The Yin-Yang Fist secret technique?"
"Holy cow, it's the Wudang Yin-Yang Fist technique."
"This is a major secret skill of the Wudang Sect! They're so generous this time, offering it as a reward?"
"..."
Many fellow Daoists nearby seemed to have heard of this secret technique, and they expressed their astonishment repeatedly.
At the same time, they were envious of Mo.
However, Mo frowned slightly and retorted:
"Um, do you have any lightning magic? I'd like to trade for lightning magic."
The Wudang disciple looked somewhat bewildered.
Everyone around also looked at Mo curiously.
After a second or two, the Wudang disciple spoke:
"No, the rewards are fixed.
And, I'll have to take you to my Shishu to collect the reward; I don't have it here."
Mo said "Oh," seemingly displeased.
This expression left everyone around speechless.
That was one of the Wudang Sect's secret techniques, the Yin-Yang Fist.
Striking with Yin and Yang, stepping with the Big Dipper.
If one's cultivation was sufficient, any ghost or demon could be disabled with a single punch.
Yet Mo seemed to look down on it.
Everyone was speechless.
But they were incredibly envious.
Simultaneously, Mo continued:
"Will I go with you now, or later?
I still have many other projects to challenge!"
The Wudang disciple nodded:
"Alright, we have a second project. Why don't you challenge that one too?"
Mo glanced at the second project, Silver Needle Piercing Objects, and paused.
"I'm not very good at this project, but I'll give it a try!"
With that said, Mo moved to the second project.
He picked up the silver needles.
Many people around watched Mo, eager to see his performance.
He fired the silver needles consecutively.
"Swish, swish, swish..."
The results were ordinary. Out of six silver needles, two hit their mark.
One hit the ten-meter target, one hit the fifteen-meter target, and the twenty-meter target was missed!
Compared to Mo's astonishing spiritual root test earlier, his silver needle piercing was much more common.
Finally, he turned to look at Xia Qiuxi behind him and waved:
"Qiuxi, why don't you try? This is your strong suit!"
Mo knew his own capabilities very well.
This project was truly not suited for him.
Without specific practice, it was difficult to hit the target.
The target was only the size of a palm.
Even throwing stones might not hit it, let alone using flying needles.
I also spoke up from the side:
"Qiuxi, go ahead! Win the highest reward."
Xia Qiuxi, who was already skilled in the Golden Needle technique, didn't hesitate.
She nodded:
"Alright, I'll give it a try!"
As she spoke, Qiuxi had already walked over.
Chen Yao cheered her on from the side.
Many people around looked at Xia Qiuxi.
Some recognized Qiuxi and whispered:
"Isn't that Xia Qiuxi from the Qingcheng Sect?"
"Yes, I remember her. Last year, she was the only young disciple participating in the defeat of the Evil Buddha in Western Sichuan."
"Let's see how she performs!"
"..."
As they spoke, Xia Qiuxi had already reached the front.
She signed her name and then picked up six silver needles with one hand.
She held them all in one hand.
Then, Xia Qiuxi glanced at the target opposite her.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she suddenly made her move.
"Swish, swish, swish, swish..."
All six silver needles were released at once.
From twenty meters away, on the target, there was a sudden series of "bang, bang, bang" sounds.
All six silver needles hit the bullseye...
It was that simple!
The surrounding crowd was stunned.
After a second or two of hesitation, they finally reacted:
"Holy cow, that's amazing?"
"All, all of them hit!"
"As expected of a genius disciple of the Qingcheng Sect!"
"Incredible, truly incredible!"
"..."
Even Chen Yao next to me cheered like a little fan girl.
"Senior Sister Qiuxi is mighty!"
This time, Mo and I remained relatively calm.
We had seen it too many times.
In actual combat, Qiuxi could achieve an accuracy rate of eighty to ninety percent.
For her, fixed targets like these were simply too easy...