At the mountain gate stood several Kunlun disciples. Seeing Ji Yunxi and the others coming out, they immediately stepped forward with smiles on their faces.
"Congratulations to all of you for successfully clearing the thirtieth level!"
Ji Yunxi was a bit exhausted and forced a tired smile. "Thank you, senior brother."
The way she addressed him made the disciples feel comfortable. They quickly said, "You must have been very tired these days. We've arranged accommodation for you. Go and have a good rest."
Feng Xingzhi cupped his fists. "Thank you, senior brother."
Following them into the mountain gate, unlike the broad and winding road before, now there were layer upon layer of stairs inside the mountain gate.
"This is the Heavenly Ladder leading to Kunlun Mountain. Once you set foot on this ladder, from then on, you'll be different from ordinary people in the mortal world."
The senior brothers stood on both sides, leaving the path for them.
They exchanged a smile and then stepped onto this path.
After a night's rest, they heard the next day that the results of the assessment were out.
Li Jiuge hurriedly summoned everyone to go and check the rankings. Something unexpected happened.
The first place was Qi Haoyang, the second was Li Jiuge, followed by Hua Siyun and Ji Yunyi.
After them were Sang Qingzhou, Sang Lianyi and others. However, after looking all the way down, they finally saw the names of Ji Yunxi and Feng Xingzhi at the very end.
"This... How is this possible?"
Li Jiuge was very confused. Feng Xingzhi and Ji Yunxi were undoubtedly the most powerful among them. How could they be last?
Hearing this, the senior brother in charge of posting the results explained, "The results of this assessment are related to the number of keys obtained, the number of ferocious beasts killed, the time taken to clear the levels, the final level reached, and the comprehensive performance score given by the masters."
Ji Yunxi nodded upon hearing this. She didn't care about her ranking. As long as she could enter Kunlun Mountain, it didn't matter.
Feng Xingzhi carefully looked at the list twice and then whispered to Ji Yunxi, "Xixi, I don't see Jiang Linyin."
"I've already guessed it, but what on earth is he up to? I haven't seen him since we entered Kunlun Mountain..."
As they were talking, Hua Siyun and Qi Haoyang also rushed over. Seeing the list, their faces were full of doubts.
"Miss Ji's ranking is not right," Qi Haoyang frowned, looking at Ji Yunxi's far - off position on the list. He felt a bit unhappy.
If Ji Yunxi was ranked higher, they might have the chance to be fellow disciples.
Li Jiuge couldn't hold back anymore. She stepped forward and grabbed the senior brother standing aside. "Senior brother, why are Ji Yunxi and Feng Xingzhi ranked so low?"
The senior brother paused and then scratched his head. "I'm only in charge of posting the results. I don't know anything else. If you have any questions, junior sister, go and ask the masters."
Li Jiuge was a bit dissatisfied, but Ji Yunxi grabbed her. Seeing her shaking her head, she had no choice but to hide all her doubts.
When everyone had gathered, a senior brother stood up. "Everyone, you'll be apprenticing to the masters in two days. I hope you can make your choices within these two days. At the same time, the masters will also select their disciples. Everything you did in the illusion can be detected by the water mirror."
As soon as these words were spoken, Sang Qingzhou's face suddenly turned very ugly. He subconsciously tugged at Sang Lianyi.
Sang Lianyi guessed that her cousin must have done something bad. Even if they entered Kunlun Mountain, he probably wouldn't have a good time in the future.
"Cousin, this place is different from the outside world. Our rankings are not high. If we can be taken in by a master, we should behave ourselves. Do you understand?"
Hearing this, Sang Qingzhou, with his male - chauvinistic mindset, wanted to teach Sang Lianyi a lesson. But looking into her cold eyes, he didn't dare to say a word. He could only mutter, "Who do you think you are..."
After the senior brother finished speaking, he glanced at everyone and then turned to leave.
Hua Siyun thought for a moment in the crowd and then directly went to Chaoyun Hall.
The gates of Chaoyun Hall were extremely magnificent, so heavy that Hua Siyun felt a bit timid.
But thinking about the importance of her ranking and the choice of a master, she gritted her teeth and walked in.
At this time, most of the masters had already left. Only Rong Hua and Bai Youmu were still sitting in the hall.
"Rong Hua, I guessed it. You've taken a fancy to that Ji Yunxi, haven't you?"
"The secrets of heaven must not be revealed."
Bai Youmu snorted. "I know you too well. But there's another one beside her. I've inquired. That Feng Xingzhi is the younger brother of the emperor of Nanyan and is Ji Yunxi's fiancé."
Rong Hua raised his eyebrows. "What does that have to do with me? I'm taking in a disciple, not a wife."
"Hey! You're so unreasonable. What I mean is that they might want to be together."
"We'll talk about it later. I just want to take in Ji Yunxi."
Bai Youmu nodded. "Indeed, not only you but also I want her. This girl is smart and calm, and her spiritual power cultivation is top - notch."
"Not only that. There must be other secrets about her. I've seen many people with excellent skills, like Qi Haoyang and Ji Yunyi. They're all good. Even that princess of Nanyan, although she's arrogant, is also quite powerful," Rong Hua said slowly. "But Ji Yunxi is different."
"She's like a battle - hardened person," Bai Youmu added, saying what Rong Hua was about to say.
Rong Hua smiled upon hearing this. He seemed to have some secrets but couldn't say them clearly. "Not only that. She's not an ordinary being in this world."
Bai Youmu was shocked upon hearing this and then angrily said, "You! If you know the secrets of heaven, don't say it. If I'm punished by the upper realm because of this, I'll definitely beat you to death!"
"I did it on purpose."
"... You!"
Just as they were chatting, suddenly the door was knocked. They immediately stopped talking and resumed their usual serious looks.
Hua Siyun walked in slowly. Seeing the two people sitting on the high platform, she immediately knelt down, looking very pious.
"Who is kneeling?" Bai Youmu gathered his emotions and cleared his throat.
Hua Siyun didn't dare to look up and whispered, "Disciple Hua Siyun."
"What's the matter?"
Hua Siyun bit her lip. "I just checked the rankings and want to ask about Feng Xingzhi's ranking."
Rong Hua and Bai Youmu glanced at each other. They both knew that Hua Siyun was the precious daughter of the female emperor of Beidi and had been doted on since childhood. They thought she came here to apprentice, but unexpectedly she came for this matter.
Bai Youmu smiled and slowly said, "In what capacity are you asking? Shouldn't this be asked by him himself?"
Hua Siyun paused. She had just seen Ji Yunxi and Feng Xingzhi. Among the crowd, some were happy and some were sad, but only Ji Yunxi, Feng Xingzhi, Li Jiuge and Ji Yunyi were different.
It seemed that coming to Kunlun Mountain meant nothing special to them.
Thinking of all the cold words and looks Feng Xingzhi had endured over the years because of his poor health, Hua Siyun felt sorry for him. So she finally made up her mind to ask about this matter.
"I'm his... friend. I think the ranking is wrong, so..."
"So you've come to plead for him?" Rong Hua's eyes seemed to penetrate her.
But Hua Siyun suddenly became firm. "Yes."