Test

The test results were split into grades ranging from F to A and then finally a S grade. C grade was considered a pass. The S grade referred to special or in some cases extreme talent which was even rarer. Special on the other hand referred to if the person has a unique constitution or soul. These unique constitutions or souls often gave advantages to cultivation and power. Some even gave bizarre abilities. This made Sects want to pursue them as prime disciples who can be trump cards in battle and war. The queue was moving forward at a steady rate. Sej, consumed by his anxiety about his future, soon reached the front of a pavilion before a hoarse voice rang out, "Next". Sej steadied his now trembling legs and proceeded into the pavilion. Infront of him he saw an old man also in a copper robe. He thought to himself, what's up with all the robes, go to a department store. That thought almost made him laugh but he quickly controlled himself. After calming himself down with his own little joke he proceeds to approach the man. The man spoke "take this crystal, don't drop it or else"

Sej took the crystal thinking that this must be something valuable and he could not afford to break it. His anxiety started to take control again and his legs trembled, but he held the crystal tight. Mustering up his courage he asked, "How valuable is the crystal?". The man looks at Sej seemingly surprised that the kid managed to say something. He replied, "it's nearly worthless". Sej, taken aback by the reply, proceeds to drop the crystal on the ground only to see the old man look at him angrily as if he was going to rip him apart. Huffing in rage the man waves his sleeve and the crystal that fell starts to float in front of Sej. "Drop it again and I will kill you". Sej hastily graps the crystal and holds it like his life depended on it because it did, his face and hands even going slightly pale.

After calming down the man continues to say, "calm down and focus on the crystal". Sej did as instructed and soon felt a cold stream seem to pass from to crystal and into his hand. It proceeded up to his arm and then his chest. The cold feeling then dispersed to the surroundings and was lost. "C grade, average but a pass. Next is the soul test. Give me the crystal and then stretch out your arm. Sej did as instructed. The old man took Sej's wrist before saying "B grade soul strength, good I guess, pass. You can already be considered to be able to join as a disciple of the Ashfall sect. Go to the next pavilion. "Sej had calmed down by now and asked the man before leaving, "If the crystal was not valuable, why are you so angry?". The old man once again was shocked at Sej's daring question but did not actually care that much. He replied with a knowing smile "One day you will know why, let's see if at that time you only threaten the brat or if you beat him up". Sej left with a confused look before it finally struck him about what the man said before. I can now already be a part of the sect. He was overcome with joy and started jumping up and down in excitement. Just shy of breaking out into an all-out dance routine, Sej quickly calmed down and proceeded to the next Pavilion.