In the early morning of autumn, the wind is sorrowful.

In the past, at this time, all the students would stay in the cave to escape the cold autumn wind, but today, the entire academy is bustling.

Today, almost all students walk out of the cave and rush in the same direction, which is the peak of Mt. Izumo.

Mt. Izumo, the highest mountain near Jingzhou Castle. Covering an area of 100 miles, it is like a sword that cuts the sky, reaching into the sky, and its top of the mountain is completely submerged in the clouds.

On the mountain, dozens of paths with countless steps also spread up with the mountain, disappearing into the clouds.

Most of the trails were already crowded with people going up the hill at this time, but there were also a few trails with not many people, not because no one knew about them, but because they belonged to the top nine communities.

The Dao Sect is walking on one of these nine paths at this time.

Although the number of places to enter the First Cave Mansion was only forty for the Dao Sect, at this time, on the path, everyone from the Dao Sect had gathered.

The reason why everyone came together was not only because the place at the top of the mountain was full of spiritual energy, and the speed of cultivation was much faster than that of most caves, but also because other people went together, but also to cheer for the people who entered the first cave.

This first cave not only provides a place for those who enter to quickly improve their cultivation, but also can detect the strength of those who enter.

Most of the rankings of student power circulating in the academy are also based on observing the performance of these people in the first cave house.

Ling Fan originally didn't know anything about the things in this first cave mansion, but it wasn't until he listened to Yang Feng's explanation yesterday that he understood a rough idea.

It turns out that the name of the first cave house is similar to other cave houses, but the situation in the cave house is completely different from other cave houses.

It is said that there are nearly 1,000 downward passages in the first cave, and there are nearly 1,000 steps in each passage.

In the passage, as you continue to walk downward, you will feel a richer aura, and of course, as the aura increases, the more impurities will be, and the greater the coercion will be felt.

When you reach your limit, you can practice directly on the steps.

Because only one person can enter each passage, there is no need to worry about being disturbed during cultivation. Everyone can cultivate with peace of mind. Until the three-month time limit for the opening of the cave has passed, either the cultivator is unable to bear the pressure, or feels that there are too many impurities absorbed, he can return the way he came.

As for the strength of those who entered, it was based on the number of steps they walked down and down the passage.

Ling Fan recalled what Yang Feng said yesterday as he walked towards the top of the mountain.

Although Mt. Izumo is towering, the distance up to the mountain is nothing for these monks. Soon, nearly 200 people from the Dao Sect had already walked into the clouds.

Looking at the thick white mist around him, Ling Fan frowned and took a soft breath.

As the white mist entered, a hint of surprise flashed in Ling Fan's eyes.

"Where is this cloud mist, it is clearly an almost condensed aura!" Ling Fan let out a soft exclamation, but as the inhaled white mist circulated in his body for a week, he sighed softly.

"However, in this rich aura, impurities also account for nearly half, but it is not suitable for cultivation, it's a pity!"

Shaking his head, he no longer paid attention to the white mist around him, and rushed towards the top of the mountain with all his might.

This cloud layer is not thick, it only looks like seven or eight zhang, and for Ling Fan and these people, seven or eight zhang is only a few steps away.

As everyone rushed out of the clouds and saw the scene on the top of the mountain, whether it was Ling Fan or anyone else, they all stood in place.

I saw that above the clouds, there were no pavilions and bustling environments under the clouds, some were just dense towering trees, and all I heard in my ears was the chirping of birds, and I only smelled the fragrance of flowers in my nose!

This kind of nature, without the slightest artificial modification, compared to the academy under the clouds, is like the fairy world and the mortal world!

Looking at the vibrant scene in front of him, the old students who had been to the top of the mountain were fine, but people like Ling Fan who came here for the first time were stunned for a long time.

"It's beautiful!"

After half a ring, with Ling Fan's soft sigh, everyone woke up.

In the middle of the mountains and forests above the clouds, there is also a path.

However, the path was not paved with stone steps under the clouds, but with muddy loess. But stepping on this soft soil makes everyone feel that they deserve.

From the position of the clouds, it was not far from the top of the mountain, but it was not far away, but the Dao Sect had walked for a long time.

The reason why this is so is only because of Ling Fan's words.

"Walk slowly, don't disturb the tranquility here!"

The Dao Sect walked very slowly, but when they reached the top of the mountain, they found that they were not the slowest people.

The top of this mountain of Izumo Mountain, as if cut by the gods, has no peak, but only a huge clearing, and in the center of the clearing, there is a huge statue.

This statue is a huge dragon head, this dragon head is carved lifelike, the dragon's mouth is wide open, and it is pitch black, presumably the first cave house, is one of them.

Next to the dragon's head, there was a stone stele, and the stone stele was empty, but hearing the whisper of Yang Feng beside him, Ling Fan knew that after the first cave mansion was opened, the name of the person who entered the cave mansion and the number of steps in the passage would be displayed on this stone stele.

"Look, isn't that the Dao Sect?"

"The one in the middle is Ling Fan, who has been in the limelight recently!"

"It is said that he defeated Yan Chong, who is ranked nineteenth, and I don't know if he can surpass Yan Chong's results last year when he enters the first cave this time!"

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As the Dao Sect climbed to the top of the mountain, the nearly 10,000 people on the top of the mountain all cast curious glances, and the topics of discussion that were originally mixed were all converted to the Dao Sect at this time.

However, this discussion did not last long, and as the next team to reach the summit arrived, the eyes of these people all changed direction.

This time, it is another of the top nine societies, Baihuamen.

Hyakwamun is a community that occupies the Ninth Cave Mansion. Although the strength is not strong, because all the disciples are women, there are few people who challenge them.

Soon after the summit of Baekhuamon, the community occupying the 8th Cave Mansion also walked to the top of the mountain.

Watching one club after another gradually appear, Ling Fan smiled softly.

The order in which these clubs appear happens to be the ranking of the clubs. Obviously, the reason why these societies reached the top later was to meet the envious eyes of everyone and show their dignity.

"Is it necessary?"

Ling Fan shook his head and continued to look at the arriving societies one by one.

It wasn't until halfway through the ring that the Lin Gang also appeared on the top of the mountain. Seeing Lin Xiaoyu casting his gaze in his direction, Ling Fan also nodded kindly.

The appearance of the Lin Gang means that there is only one community left that has not yet arrived.

Although these clubs appeared late before, they also appeared one by one, and they didn't delay too much time, but after the Lin Gang reached the top, it was enough time for tea to pass, and the Ning Gang did not appear.

"What about the Ning Gang, why haven't you come up yet?"

Finally, someone couldn't resist their curiosity and shouted out suspiciously, but as soon as his words fell, before anyone could answer, a figure appeared at the end of a path.

These people are none other than the Ning Gang headed by Ning Chunqiu.

However, when the team of hundreds of Ning Gang members reached the top of the mountain, these people did not look around, but bowed down at the same time, and shouted respectfully: "Welcome to the gang leader!"

This voice suddenly appeared, which immediately made the entire mountain top silent, and everyone looked in the direction of Ning Bang with doubts.

But just as these people's eyes all surrendered to the direction of the Ning Gang, suddenly a blue light fell from the sky, reaching in front of the Ning Gang's team.

Looking at this light, Ling Fan's brows immediately furrowed, and he muttered something in his mouth.

"Jindan period!"