The religion of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect was the fire that humans relied on to survive.
In the Western Region of the Upper Province of the Dao Martial Saint Land, the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect was the people's religion!
Every three years, the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect would recruit elite disciples from outside and this had become a tradition in the Western Region.
When the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect was recruiting elite disciples, it would be the busiest time in the Western Region.
This was because, during that time, all Martial, Dao, and Devil Cultivators who were confident in their own strength from every corner of the Western Region would swarm in great numbers and gather at the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's Four Symbols Sanctum to seek a chance to become a disciple of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect.
In their opinion, becoming a disciple of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect was the highest honor!
Naturally, the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect only recruited elite disciples. They would not just simply recruit anyone! Only those who had pa.s.sed the a.s.sessment by the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect could enter the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect and become a disciple.
The a.s.sessment for the recruitment of elite disciples from Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect was very tough as well. There were many who died during the a.s.sessment. Even so, many people still flocked there and took the chance as though they were not afraid of death at all.
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"Although they knew about the risk, they still march directly toward it… The people in the Western Region are crazy!"
In the sky above a mountain range, Gu Li watched the figures that entered the mountain before him in throngs. He could not help but clicked his tongue.
"Haven't you noticed the mindset of the people in the Western Region yet? More than 70% of the people here regard the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect as their religion. If you dare to say anything bad about the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect in front of these people, they would fight with you!" Zhu Lu Qi shook his head. During this one month, he had become accustomed to the unusual.
"Hurmph! What elite disciples do they want to recruit? What a good way to word it. They're merely recruiting outer disciples for the Four Symbols Sanctum. If you really want to enter the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's Saint Land and become true elite disciples, you still need to rely on your own strength!" Gu Li snorted and grumbled with dissatisfaction.
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The Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's estate was divided into two great districts.
One of the districts was the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's Saint Land that was located on a quasi Celestial-grade Saint Stone Reserve. It was surrounded by rich Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy all year round and was the best cultivation place in the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect.
Even in the entire Upper Province of the Dao Martial Saint Land, it was considered a top-tier cultivation place! However, not everybody could enter the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect.

If one wanted to enter the Saint Land, one must have the permit issued by the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's Four Symbols Sanctum.
Usually, those who obtained the permit were those who were unusually strong with high innate talent or outstanding Saint Refinement Masters, Dao Talisman Masters, and Saint Inscription Master!
Just like that Medicine King, Sun Ying, who had imprisoned Duan Ling Tian and his two companions. If he wanted to enter the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect, not only would he immediately obtain the permit to enter the Saint Land, but he might even be summoned and welcomed by the Sect Leader of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect.
Sun Ying's strength was nothing before the Sect Leader of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect who was ranked in the top of the Supreme Saint Ranking. However, his achievement in the Medicine Dao was enough to garner respect from the Sect Leader of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect.
In the history of Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect, there were many people who did not obtain the permit to enter the Saint Land in their entire lives even though they had successfully become outer disciples of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's Four Symbols Sanctum.
Based on this, one could tell how valuable the permit to the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's Saint Land was.
"The Four Symbols Sanctum… Have both of you decided which Sanctum you're going to go to?" Duan Ling Tian asked Gu Li and Zhu Lu Qi who were traveling next to him when he saw they were fast approaching the mountain range.
Upon hearing that, Gu Li and Zhu Lu Qi looked at each other before they shook their heads.
"Junior Brother Ling Tian, why don't you decide?" Gu Li told Duan Ling Tian, "I'm not familiar with the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect so I don't know which Sanctum to choose."
"Me too," Zhu Lu Qi chimed in.
"Well, I don't know much about the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect as well!" Duan Ling Tian smiled wryly when he saw both of them were looking to him for directions.
Duan Ling Tian inwardly cursed them for being lazy when he saw Gu Li and Zhu Lu Qi's antic.i.p.atory gazes. However, he still decided for them in the end. "Well then, let's randomly pick one then… How about the Azure Dragon Sanctum?"
Azure Dragon Sanctum!
It was one of the Four Symbols Sanctums in the outskirt of the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect.
Other than the Azure Dragon Sanctum, there were also the Vermilion Bird Sanctum, the White Tiger Sanctum, and the Black Turtle Sanctum.
"Sure!"
"I have no objections!" Upon hearing Duan Ling Tian's decision, Gu Li and Zhu Lu Qi nodded in agreement.
It did not matter to them which Sanctum of the Four Symbols Sanctums they entered. After all, they were all going to be Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect's disciples.
"In that case, it's decided then! Let's head to the Azure Dragon Sanctum!" Duan Ling Tian nodded.
He had chosen the Azure Dragon Sanctum because he had an affinity with the word 'dragon'.
Apart from the fact that people in his past lives were known as descendants of dragons, he could also transform into a Dragon Warrior. It seemed like he had fate with dragons. Due to this reason, he had chosen the Azure Dragon Sanctum.
"Hurmph! Three b.u.mpkins!" As soon as Duan Ling Tian's words left his mouth, a condescending voice entered Duan Ling Tian's ears. It was obvious the words were directed at them.
"What did you say?!" Gu Li said angrily as he instantly turned to look at the source of the voice.
Zhu Lu Qi s.h.i.+fted his attention there as well. Duan Ling Tian had a frown on his face as he s.h.i.+fted his attention over.
With just a glance, he saw a young man looking at them arrogantly. His gaze as he looked at them was filled with condescension as though he was superior to them. He was skinny and plain-looking. However, the look of superiority in his eyes and his fine clothing gave him the appearance of a good-for-nothing rich kid.
There was also an old man standing behind him. The old man had both his hands clasped behind him. From afar, he seemed ordinary. However, Duan Ling Tian knew it was impossible for this old man to be ordinary. He must be strong. Otherwise, Duan Ling Tian would have been able to see through him.
"What did I say?" The finely-dressed young man looked at Gu Li and sneered. "Are you deaf? Did you not hear me calling you a b.u.mpkin earlier? I really wonder what b.u.mpkins like all of you are doing here? If you really managed to enter the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect, won't you just be an embarra.s.sment to the Fire Wors.h.i.+p Sect? If I were you, I'd turn around and leave so I won't embarra.s.s myself!" When he reached the end of his sentence, his tone turned even more mocking as disdain filled his eyes.
Duan Ling Tian's expression turned grave immediately.
Zhu Lu Qi's expression turned grave as well!
"You're seeking death!" As for Gu Li, he could not contain his anger. Various expressions fleeted across his face as he made his move.
Swoos.h.!.+
His displayed his strength that was almost at the Intermediate Divine Saint Stage as his energy swept toward the finely-dressed young man.
"You're so weak, but you actually dare to make a move against me?" Faced with Gu Li who was charging toward him fiercely, the finely-dressed young man smiled disdainfully. He made his move as well as he flicked his hand.
Boom!
A loud explosion sounded as Gu Li and that finely-dressed young man collided. The result of their collision was clear.
Gu Li was sent flying. As for that finely-dressed young man, his body merely trembled for a moment before he managed to stabilize his body.
Barf!
Gu Li who was sent flying threw up blood immediately. He looked extremely wretched as he was sent flying. When he looked at the finely-dressed young man again, fear could be seen in his eyes.
He did not expect this young man who appeared like a good-for-nothing rich kid would be stronger than him.
"Is this what the Upper Province is like? I'm not even comparable to a good-for-nothing rich kid?" Bitterness rose in Gu Li's heart as he questioned his decision of coming to the Upper Province.
"You're seeking death!" Zhu Lu Qi's expression turned grave when he saw Gu Li was injured. He instantly made his move.
Whoos.h.!.+
He charged toward the good-for-nothing rich kid.
Zhu Lu Qi was an Intermediate Exemplary Saint Stage powerhouse whose cultivation base was almost at the Mastery Exemplary Saint Stage.
For this reason, the speed he currently displayed was not something Gu Li could compare to.
Not only that, faced with Zhu Lu Qi's speed, even the finely-dressed young man did not have time to dodge. His expression changed dramatically.
'An Exemplary Saint Stage powerhouse!' This was the only thought left in the good-for-nothing young man's mind.
Although his expression had changed drastically, there was no hint of fear in his eyes at all. It was as though he knew he was protected.
Duan Ling Tian had already noticed this. 'Don't tell me he's so fearless because of the old man standing behind him?'
"Hurmph!" Seeing how Zhu Lu Qi's attack had almost landed on the good-for-nothing rich kid, a snort that contained a powerful energy sounded.
Although they were standing far apart, Duan Ling Tian was horrified by the pressure from the energy.
"Watch out!" Duan Ling Tian cried out at the critical moment. He had discovered that the old man who was standing behind the good-for-nothing rich kid had subtly made his move.
Duan Ling Tian instinctively cried out to warn Zhu Lu Qi. However, he was still too late.
Bang!
The old man seemed as though he did not make any move. However, Zhu Lu Qi's attack that was about to land on the good-for-nothing rich kid was instantly nullified.
Not only that, but there was a crisp sound as Zhu Lu Qi's body was also sent flying backward. Similar to Gu Li, he threw up blood as well.
"Q-Quintessential Saint Stage powerhouse!" Zhu Lu Qi who was sent flying in a wretched manner was horrified when he was sent flying. It was impossible for a powerhouse at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage to injure him to such a state without any warning. There was only one possibility. His opponent was a Quintessential Saint Stage powerhouse.
Horror dawned on Gu Li as Duan Ling Tian's expression changed dramatically.
"What? You're finally afraid?" Upon seeing the expressions on their faces, the grave expression on the good-for-nothing rich kid disappeared as his eyes gleamed terrifyingly. He ordered the old man behind him, "Elder Deng, kill them!"