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"Next, Zhang Yiyi!"

Hearing the announcement, many of the testers began to discuss in low voices.

"Look, another person from the Zhang family of Nan'an, and it seems she's also from the direct lineage."

"Just now, Zhang Tongtong had a rare mutated Ice Spirit Root. Her younger sister probably isn't any worse; I'm afraid Yunxian Sect will have another little prodigy with a single spirit root!"

"I agree. Just look at how confident that young girl is; her talent might even surpass her sister Zhang Tongtong!"

Zhang Yiyi listened to the various discussions and, amidst many envious, jealous, or hopeful gazes, calmly walked onto the Yunxian Sect's spirit-testing platform. She placed her delicate white hand onto the testing disk with composure.

Her face, as round as a little dumpling, was still too young to even be called a young lady, yet she exuded a calmness and poise far beyond that of an adult. Her presence did not seem out of place in the least, and anyone who looked at her couldn't help but secretly admire her exceptional demeanor.

People were full of envy, thinking that not only would she likely become an inner sect disciple, but she might even have a good chance of becoming a direct disciple.

After five breaths, a flash of white light appeared on the testing platform.

In an instant, the numerous admiring gazes turned into astonishment, and then into ridicule and scorn.

"Haha, putting on airs like heaven's chosen one, but turns out she's just a low-grade triple spirit root."

"Such thick skin, daring to act aloof in front of her sister with the mutated Ice Spirit Root, with such poor talent, truly oblivious."

"The gap between the sisters is just too great. I've never seen such an ignorant younger sister." "No matter how well she pretends, she'll definitely be eliminated in the second test!" ... A triple spirit root barely met the minimum requirement for entering the outer sect of the Yunxian Sect, and Zhang Yiyi's triple spirit root was the worst kind among them.

The Yunxian Sect disciple responsible for the test was also at a loss for words. According to the rules, he could only give Zhang Yiyi a wooden token and ask her to stand aside and wait for the second round.

Zhang Yiyi didn't mind the others' attitudes. With an unchanged expression, she walked down from the spirit-testing platform and calmly joined the new group, as if the mockery and disdain had nothing to do with her.

The test results were expected: Bone age twelve, Qi Refining first layer, Water, Fire, and Wood triple spirit roots, with the highest purity of the Wood spirit root at only fifty-five percent. The most critical issue was that the Water and Fire spirit roots were antagonistic, which explained why the potential value given by the testing platform was so low.

However, Zhang Yiyi wasn't disheartened. After all, as a supporting character who would be cannon fodder within the first three chapters of "Supreme Immortal Beauty", her role was merely to act as a stepping stone for the protagonist to obtain the most powerful golden finger. There was no need for her to have superior spirit root talent.

Upon realizing she had become the supporting character with the same name as in the book, Zhang Yiyi only stared blankly for a while before calmly accepting the fact.

After all, transitioning from a congenital heart disease patient on the brink of death to a healthy body with spirit roots for cultivation was already a huge gain, even if her talent was poor. As for the supporting character's fate of becoming cannon fodder as written in the book, Zhang Yiyi wasn't particularly anxious.

After all, she was now in a real and vast world, not confined to the fixed plot of a book. A small deviation could cause a massive change; her appearance was already the greatest variable, and the butterfly effect had already started with her becoming this world's Zhang Yiyi.

"Yiyi, don't be discouraged. Grandfather said that the most important thing on the path of cultivation is not talent but the cultivator's disposition. Yunxian Sect also values the cultivator's temperament. Among the powerful figures who have ascended, there are those with only three spirit roots and even some with five. Don't worry, no matter what, your sister will help you."

A gentle voice sounded, softly comforting Zhang Yiyi, who was being scorned and sneered at by many.

The owner of the voice, about thirteen or fourteen years old, with a tall figure and exquisite features, already displayed a budding unparalleled grace, instantly gaining admiration and affection from most people.

Zhang Yiyi looked at her cousin, Zhang Tongtong, who had a mutated Ice Spirit Root, with a purity close to ninety-five percent, and was already at the Qi Refining sixth layer at the young age of fourteen. She had a slightly complex expression.

In the book, Zhang Yiyi was indirectly harmed by Zhang Tongtong. Although there was no deep-seated hatred, she couldn't generate any fondness for her either.

"Thank you, cousin."

Despite her loli appearance, Zhang Yiyi, who was completely inept at acting cute, ultimately stayed true to herself and responded with the simple four words to the superficial sisterly affection.

It was unclear whether it was intentional or not, but the warm and considerate character of the protagonist was indeed supported by such supporting characters like her, even if it was just a small part.

"We're sisters, Yiyi, no need to be so formal with me. Let's put in more effort in the heart test later."

Zhang Tongtong's smile grew warmer, and she even reached out to pat her younger cousin's bun head, her expression so gentle it almost overflowed with affection.

Zhang Yiyi instinctively turned her head away, unable to endure the excessive sisterly affection. Her ungrateful reaction only drew many sympathetic looks for her cousin. Fortunately, her thick skin and broad heart meant she remained unaffected throughout.

Zhang Tongtong awkwardly withdrew her hand but did not show any displeasure or blame. Instead, she kindly explained a couple of things to the crowd, suggesting that her cousin was naturally introverted and didn't like to speak, hoping not to be misunderstood.

Despite saying this, Zhang Tongtong was quite troubled inside.

Her cousin had seemed a bit different since yesterday.

Although her cousin had always been introverted and distant, her demeanor had changed drastically. She now seemed much more composed and steady, as if she had grown up overnight.

Because of this, Zhang Tongtong paid special attention to her cousin today, subconsciously wanting to explore something.

Zhang Yiyi didn't care about Zhang Tongtong's thoughts. After they entered the sect, they would each go their separate ways, and any differences detected wouldn't affect her much.

She couldn't always play the role of the original character; it was better to be herself from the start. The world of cultivation was full of wonders, and such minor differences wouldn't put her in danger.

Half an hour later, the three hundred candidates who passed the preliminary selection gathered under the Yunxian Sect's mountain gate. After the second round of the heart test, only those who could remain would officially become disciples.

The moment they stepped onto the Heart Test Path, all testers, under sudden pressure, became ordinary people with no cultivation. Regardless of their talent or cultivation level, only their temperament was evaluated, making it as fair as possible.

Those who could climb three hundred steps were considered to have passed, four hundred steps indicated an average temperament, five hundred good, six hundred excellent, and seven hundred or more were top-tier.

Anyone who could reach six hundred steps would have significant achievements. Even with poor spirit root talent, they had a chance to surpass their peers. Thus, the Yunxian Sect placed extra importance on disciples with strong temperaments.

The Heart Test Path had a total of nine hundred ninety-nine steps. Among new disciples over thousands of years, fewer than twenty had reached seven hundred steps, and even those had just barely passed seven hundred.

Yet, one person had astonishingly reached eight hundred-one steps, a feat unparalleled and beyond compare!