It was better to openly participate in the ongoing assessment than to sneak in through other methods. Besides, acting covertly could easily provoke a counterattack from the Monington Sacred Land. By then, it would be unknown whether favonovel.com could find his fiancée, let alone come out alive.
The group was momentarily taken aback at Remus’ reply.
They questioned reflexively, “Aren’t you a cultivator from the Longmoon Mountains? Or are you a cultivator of the so-called True Life? Did you come to Longmoon Mountains because you failed the sacred land’s sanctuary assessment?”
Their barrage of questions left Remus even more confused.
Why did they seem unfamiliar with True Life, despite being cultivators themselves?
Moreover, they appeared to not recognize me…
He did not put on a disguise as favonovel.com had not expected to encounter people so soon.
Maintaining his appearance as Remus Cosby, even if not as Remus Larson, would still make favonovel.com recognizable to those from True Life who harbored animosity toward the Mundane. Yet, they didn’t recognize him.
Remus nodded and replied, “Indeed, I am a cultivator from True Life… I am… Remus Clayton. Having failed the assessment, I heard of this method and came here. So, there’s also an assessment to enter here? Are you all participating in the assessment?”
He couldn’t let them know his real identity. It was wise to be cautious, even among those who might not mean harm. He also needed to find a way to disguise himself, especially if an assessment was indeed required.
What if Elena from the Monington Sacred Land is present?
She harbored deep resentment toward him, not just toward Remus Larson but also Remus Cosby.
Bartholomew replied, “Since you’re also participating in the assessment, it’s all the more reason for us to stick together. Shall we discuss this as we go?”
After a moment of consideration, Remus agreed.
He then turned to Bucky, indicating it could leave, only to realize that the tiger had already fled without a trace. He didn’t dwell on it, given there was someone to lead the way, and proceeded with Bartholomew and the others.
***
Along the way, Bartholomew shared some information.
The other three members of the group were siblings, and they were Pierce Woolery, Gerard Woolery, and Alfie Woolery.
They had been together for years, practicing near the Longmoon Mountains and occasionally venturing in to hunt demonic beasts for their cores.
Regarding the assessment, Bartholomew explained that historically.
Entering the sacred land involved only one assessment, traversing the vast Longmoon Mountains to reach the assessment venue.
Crossing the mountains was the first challenge, with its myriad of dangers and rampant demonic beasts making it hard for even one in ten to reach the assessment site.
They had been preparing to enter after years of contact on the outskirts. As for the external assessment, it was merely for show, offering cultivators a chance and hope.
Remus asked in confusion, “Then why don’t you leave the mountain to participate in the assessment? With your strength, you will definitely pass.”
They were all at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, and their strength surpassed even that of Windsor’s.
Pierce responded with a bitter smile, “We’re too old for that…”
Alfie Woolery sneered, “Even if we were young enough, the external assessment is just for show. There are a certain number of spots, but those opportunities have always been monopolized by the six major organizations, leaving little room for small organizations or independent cultivators.”
Her words were ambiguous, but favonovel.com had to admit that for many years, those who entered the sacred grounds all came from the six major organizations, and small organizations and independent cultivators were almost nonexistent.
Windsor was just an exception.
That was also the result of the six major organizations being able to invest more resources into their cultivators.
Alfie then looked at Remus with a half-mocking smile, saying, “Even you, capable of slaying a Divine Separation Stage, didn’t pass the assessment. What chance would we have? According to Bartholomew, we’re not even in your league…”
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