Chapter 656: Start of the Assessment
In truth, almost all top-tier forces in the Middle Domain had such sacred places—mysterious domains that allowed their disciples to touch the edge of deeper truths and ascend further on the path of cultivation.
But even among them, the Myriad Conceptual Cave was viewed as one of the best. Perhaps even the best.
That was why this recruitment assessment attracted such overwhelming attention. For the chance to enter that cave—even if it was just a sliver of a chance—countless geniuses came forward, even knowing that only one among them would claim that reward.
Yet no one backed down. After all, what genius didn’t think they could be number one? Some harbored secret hopes. Others, sheer belief. And even for those who weren’t aiming for the top prize, there was still immense benefit in participating.
The assessment granted a rare opportunity: the top 50 would become official members of the Great Ruler Empire. Just entering the empire was considered a leap in status, resources, and future potential. And with the criteria expanded this year, even more young talents saw this as the opening they had long dreamed of.
One should know—access to the Myriad Conceptual Cave wasn’t something just anyone could dream of. Even within the Great Ruler Empire itself, only the most elite—those recognized as 3-star geniuses—were permitted to step foot into that sacred place.
These were individuals who had already proven themselves on countless battlefields, in endless trials, and through the mastery of profound concepts. And yet, here was a rare exception: the winner of the recruitment assessment, someone who hadn’t even officially become a member of the empire yet, would be granted the right to enter the Myriad Conceptual Cave.
Just by becoming number one—by standing above 442 other geniuses in this grand competition—a newcomer could step into the very grounds walked by the empire’s most treasured talents.
That one fact alone sent shockwaves through the Middle Domain.