Shocking the seniors

While Wen Ran began his journey through the thick forest, the group of children and teenagers was undergoing the talent evaluation.

"Place your hand on the stone tablet, and then channel your spiritual power into it. It's a simple task, right?" The young woman smiled, her eyes scanning the group of terrified youngsters. For a brief moment, she couldn't help but think of herself at their age, walking through the same process when she first joined the sect.

"Before that, Senior, I know I am being rude right now," Feng Yulan bowed respectfully to the woman, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "But there is something on my mind that doesn't allow me to concentrate." Her eyes darted around the room, nervously glancing toward the entrance.

"Speak," the young woman said, her expression softening slightly. They were around the same age, which was slightly older for joining the sect, but they made an exception on behalf of the sect master.