Great Sage
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Chapter 20
🕑 Added 2025-03-22 08:52:32 +0000 UTC“Of course,” Yun Yangzi replied with a nod.
Han Luo cleared his throat and said, “Well… I don’t know much about the Peak Masters, so… can I conduct a little test for them?”
As he spoke, he pulled out a stack of exam papers from his spatial bag.
Yes, exam papers.
He wasn’t joking. He actually had a stack of them.
In his mind, this was a completely reasonable request. As a Supreme Spiritual Root holder, he was essentially the most valuable "prize" in the sect. If they wanted to take him as a disciple, they should earn it.
“A test?”
“Exam papers?”
“Is he serious?”
The Peak Masters exchanged looks of disbelief.
They were all Nascent Soul experts, figures who stood above thousands. They were the ones who set the rules, who decided who was worth training, who had talent, and who was destined for greatness.
Yet now, this little brat wanted to test them?
However, given the importance of this once-in-a-lifetime genius, they had no choice but to endure it.
With reluctant sighs, each of them retrieved ink, brushes, and paper—sitting upright like obedient schoolchildren awaiting their test papers.
Han Luo handed the first paper to Yun Ding. “Pass it down,” he said.
Yun Ding hesitated for a moment, then followed the instructions.
“The exam will last one hour.” Han Luo placed a sand timer on the table. “Once time is up, you must hand in your papers.”
At first, the Peak Masters found this amusing.
But the moment they read the questions, their expressions darkened.
The Exam Questions
Section One: Multiple Choice (10 questions, 3 points each, total: 30 points)
Question 1:
"If both your mother and your wife are drowning, who do you save?"
A: Mother
B: Wife
C: Whoever shouts louder
D: Light a cigarette and take a moment to think
“...What kind of question is this?” Yun Ding frowned.
Lei Xing scratched his head. “Damn it, I’m an orphan! What the hell am I supposed to pick?”
Question 2:
"Which came first: the chicken or the egg?"
A: The chicken
B: The egg
C: Who cares
D: I don’t know, but fried eggs taste great
“What the hell is an egg?” Yun Qianli muttered, completely baffled.
Question 3:
"When a female cultivator says, 'I’m not mad,' what does she actually mean?"
A: She’s truly not mad
B: She can give birth but can’t get angry
C: Just hit her once and ask again
D: I have never had a female cultivator partner before
“Han Luo seems to be quite experienced in these matters,” Hong Niang remarked with a smirk as she continued writing.
Question 4:
"Which of the following divine beasts tastes the best?"
A: Ancestral Dragon
B: Kunpeng
C: Phoenix
D: I’ve never eaten one, so I don’t know
“Does he think divine beasts are like livestock? You can’t just eat them!” Yun Yangzi shook his head. These creatures were legendary! Who had ever eaten one?
And it only got worse from there.
Section Two: Riddles (5 questions, 5 points each, total: 25 points)
Question 1:
"Two dogs are in a race. Dog A runs fast. Dog B runs slow. When they reach the finish line, which dog sweats more?"
“If he asked whether dog meat tastes good, at least I’d have an answer…” Yun Ding muttered under his breath.
Question 2:
"What do you call a sword that is invisible?"
“There exists a cultivator who forges transparent swords? I need to meet him.” Yun Yangzi’s eyes gleamed with curiosity.
Question 3:
"Two people go to the beach. Suddenly, a wave sweeps one away. That person’s name is Xiao Ming. What is the name of the person who remained?"
Hong Niang chuckled and wrote down her answer. “Of course, it’s ‘Save me!’”
Section Three: Truth or Dare (Choose one, 15 points)
Truth: Describe your most embarrassing moment in life. The longer, the better.
Dare: Shout the name of the person you love most as loudly as possible.
Lei Xing put down his brush. “I quit.”
He had officially given up.
The moment he discarded his exam, he felt liberated.
Meanwhile, the other Peak Masters gritted their teeth and pressed on.
Section Four: Essay (30 points)
"Write at least 800 words to move me emotionally."
At this point, the Peak Masters all paused.
What the hell was this exam?!
The questions were nonsensical, random, and had absolutely nothing to do with cultivation.
No tests on spiritual techniques.
No questions on treasures or Dao comprehension.
Not a single mention of spellcasting or battle formations.
Just… bizarre nonsense!
“Is Han Luo from another world?” Yun Ding muttered, dumbfounded.
Yet, they had no choice but to continue.
The Grading Process
Han Luo paced around the hall like a strict examiner.
These weren’t just random questions—he had carefully crafted them.
Multiple choice tested their decision-making abilities.
Riddles examined their creative thinking.
Truth or Dare measured their honesty.
The essay? Well, that was just for fun.
As time passed, the Peak Masters looked exhausted. Completely drained.
The exam finally ended.
Han Luo gathered the test papers, sat down at a desk, and carefully began grading.
Day 1: Still grading.
Day 3: Still grading.
Day 7: The Peak Masters, except Wu Dao, were growing restless.
Did this kid really need TWELVE days to grade a test?!
But just as they were about to explode, Han Luo finally announced his decision.
“I choose Wu Dao of the Wu DaoPeak as my master.”
Everyone froze.
He hadn’t picked Yun Ding.
He hadn’t picked Yun Qianli.
He had ignored Hong Niang’s tempting offer.
He even turned down Yun Yangzi.
Instead, he had chosen Wu Dao—the one who had remained silent the entire time.
The Reason?
Han Luo had carefully analyzed their test scores:
Yun Ding: 98/100
Yun Qianli: 95/100
Hong Niang: 97/100
Yun Yangzi: 100/100
Lei Xing: 0 (Quit)
But Wu Dao?
Wu Dao handed in a blank sheet.
Except for one single line written at the bottom:
“They all talked behind your back. I have proof.”
Absolute. Game-winning. Move.
Han Luo was instantly convinced.
Plus, Wu DaoPeak was the quietest of the five peaks. Including himself and Shen Xian’er, it only had six disciples.
For a guy who valued stealth and survival, this was perfect.
He had waited twelve days just to test their patience.
Now, he had his answer.
