As Mei regained her cultivation abilities and brought the traitor to justice, she thought that her journey as a cultivator was back on track.
But she was soon faced with another challenge when the Immortal Council called her to participate in a special test to determine her worth as an immortal cultivator.
The test was held every ten years and was designed to measure the skills and abilities of all immortals. It was a prestigious event, and those who performed well were given special honors and recognition.
Mei accepted the challenge, determined to prove that she was still a strong and honorable cultivator.
As she faced off against her opponents, Mei gave it her all, using all of the skills and techniques that she had learned over the years.
But to her surprise, she found that she was not performing as well as she had hoped. She was slower and less powerful than before, and her opponents were able to easily best her.
As the test came to an end, Mei was devastated to learn that she had failed and had been stripped of her title as an immortal cultivator.
Feeling defeated and ashamed, Mei returned home, wondering what had gone wrong. Had she lost her edge during her recovery? Had she become complacent in her skills?
Determined to regain her title and prove herself, Mei vowed to work harder and train harder, determined to become the best cultivator she could be.