At this moment, this small Mingjian City was filled with countless Dou Zun Experts, and even quite a few Alchemists were among them... Their only goal was to seize this opportunity to join the Sound Valley!
Although the Sound Valley usually remains hidden from the world, it is, after all, one of the Three Valleys!
It is also considered a first-rate power on the Central Continent.
For the many Loose Cultivators present, who lack background yet managed to Cultivate to the Dou Zun level, having the chance to join the Sound Valley now was naturally very appealing... As for the Sound Valley, having so many powerful Dou Zun Experts willing to join was naturally agreeable!
Because doing so would certainly greatly enhance the strength of the Sound Valley!
Therefore, for all experts above the Dou Zun level currently in Mingjian City, regardless of their star rank as a Dou Zun, anyone willing could join the Sound Valley!
Thus, Xiao Yi and Xiao Yi Xian, both being Dou Zuns, easily passed the preliminary selection... They immediately rested in Mingjian City... The next day... A grandmother at the Three-Star Dou Zun level slowly appeared in Mingjian City... The person who arrived was none other than the Sound Valley Elder, Granny Miaoyin... Granny Miaoyin was clad in a purple robe, holding a long staff, and emerged among the crowd... Granny Miaoyin landed in the center of the crowd who had passed the preliminary test, scanned the people around her, and then spoke in a deep voice:
"Everyone..."
"I believe the purpose of your arrival in Mingjian City is very clear: you all wish to join my Sound Valley and seek protection..."
"As one of the Three Valleys, my Sound Valley has always maintained a low profile and avoided any conflict on the Central Continent..."
"But the Central Continent is currently undergoing drastic changes. Even a power as strong as the Ice River Valley was instantly annihilated!"
"Therefore, in order to avoid the same fate as the Ice River Valley..."
"My Sound Valley has chosen to reveal itself today, specifically inviting the continent's experts to join the Sound Valley!"
As Granny Miaoyin finished speaking, bursts of cheers instantly erupted in Mingjian City... Venerable Miaoyin paused, then continued:
"Everyone..."
"First, congratulations on passing the preliminary test. However, the Sound Valley is only a small Sect..."
"Therefore, next, you must undergo another test. Those who pass the test can officially join the Sound Valley and become an Elder of my Sound Valley!"
"And the test is extremely simple: defeat me!"
As Granny Miaoyin finished her sentence, the previously bustling Mingjian City immediately fell silent... After all, everyone clearly knew that Granny Miaoyin was a Three-Star Dou Zun!
She is known as Venerable Miaoyin!
However, the Loose Cultivators who came today hoping to join the Sound Valley were mostly low-level Dou Zuns, only One-Star or Two-Star!
Since they were Loose Cultivators, it was already extremely difficult for them to Cultivate to the Dou Zun level!
Although their strength reached Dou Zun, they did not possess any high-level Dou Techniques!
Their cultivation was already inferior to Venerable Miaoyin before them, and without the aid of high-level Dou Techniques, it was naturally impossible to pass this assessment... After all, not everyone possessed the Xiao Family's inherited ability to fight above their level...
Thus, as Venerable Miaoyin finished speaking, some Loose Cultivators who had just stepped into the Dou Zun realm chose to leave, abandoning the idea of joining the Sound Valley...
Seeing that some Dou Zun Cultivators had already left, the City Lord of Mingjian City, who was behind Venerable Miaoyin, couldn't help but feel regretful and quietly spoke to the Sound Valley Elder:
"Elder..."
"Everyone who passed the preliminary test today is a Dou Zun Expert, why not take them all into the Sound Valley?"
The City Lord of Mingjian City was quite confused, as in his view, even a low-star Dou Zun was a genuine Dou Zun Expert, and if they could all join the Sound Valley, it would naturally be immensely beneficial to the Sound Valley...
However, Venerable Miaoyin sighed and said, "The Ice River Valley has been annihilated!"
"My Sound Valley has now broken tradition to emerge and seek powerful allies! We are doing this purely for self-preservation!"
"Dou Zun Experts are certainly valuable, but if there are too many, it will only arouse the jealousy of others!"
"According to the Valley Master's intention, we don't seek many Dou Zun Experts, but strong ones! Only those who are strong enough can provide immediate combat power to the Sound Valley!"
Hearing this, the City Lord of Mingjian City nodded, seeming to understand yet not fully comprehending...
The next second, the Qi around Venerable Miaoyin surged, and the terrifying aura of a Three-Star Dou Zun instantly swept across the entire city!
At the same time, the long staff in Venerable Miaoyin's hand transformed into a long flute, which she gripped tightly!
"I wonder which friend is willing to step forward and try first..."
After she finished speaking, no one stepped forward.
Xiao Yi Xian slightly tilted her head, looked at Xiao Yi, and softly asked:
"Xiao Yi..."
"Aren't you going up? Wasn't our purpose for this trip to enter the Sound Valley?"
Xiao Yi smiled slightly: "No rush... there are still so many people, let's observe the situation first..."
After a moment, a Burly Man holding a blood-colored long saber stepped out from the crowd, came before Venerable Miaoyin, and laughed as he spoke:
"Elder, since no one is stepping up, I shall be the first to try!"
"I heard that the female Disciples of the Sound Valley are all stunningly beautiful, and if one becomes an Elder, one can freely choose a Disciple to be their Dao Companion for Dual Cultivation!"
"I can barely wait!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yi finally understood why the Sound Valley could attract so many Dou Zun Experts!
So the Sound Valley offered such a reward: becoming an Elder allowed one to freely select a female Disciple of the Sound Valley for Dual Cultivation... Looking at it this way, most of the Dou Zun Experts present must be lustful individuals...
As the Burly Man finished speaking, the long saber in his hand flashed with a fierce Qi. He flickered and charged toward Venerable Miaoyin...
However, Venerable Miaoyin stood rooted to the spot, unhurriedly raising the long flute in her hand and beginning to play!
Because the Burly Man was merely a Two-Star Dou Zun, and judging by his attack, his combat relied entirely on the strength of his Physical Body, and the Dou Technique he used was mediocre...
As the long flute sounded, waves of materialized sound sliced through the Void Realm, and the Burly Man was defeated without surprise...
Seeing this, Venerable Miaoyin sighed rather helplessly: "Friend..."
"You are still insufficient..."
... Following this, many more One-Star and Two-Star level Dou Zun Experts stepped up to try, but without exception, the outcome was the same... They were all defeated by Venerable Miaoyin...
Until an old man at the Four-Star Dou Zun level slowly made his appearance...
Seeing the old man's appearance, Xiao Yi knew he must be quite old, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "Is this old fogey also coveting the Sound Valley's female Disciples?"
However, a Four-Star Dou Zun was indeed a Four-Star Dou Zun. The old man's majestic aura effortlessly suppressed Venerable Miaoyin, the Three-Star Dou Zun!
And without surprise, this old man became the first person to pass the test, successfully joining the Sound Valley, becoming an Elder, and obtaining the qualification to freely select a female Disciple for Dual Cultivation...
Following him, several other old fogeys who were also Three-Star Dou Zuns passed the assessment...
The previously bustling Mingjian City now had few people remaining, as many of those who stayed were merely watching the excitement...
Seeing this, Xiao Yi also slowly stood up:
"Since there is no one left, I shall go and try as well..."