Basically, most of them were martial artists below the Divine Treasure stage.
The Heavenly River Sacred Land only recruits disciples who are martial artists below the Divine Treasure stage.
Furthermore, there is a very strict age limit.
One cannot exceed the age of sixteen.
Even so, every time the Heavenly River Sacred Land recruits disciples, countless martial artists flock to it.
After all, being recruited as a disciple of the Heavenly River Sacred Land truly means an ascension to greatness.
Lu Changsheng concealed his aura and gathered some information within Heavenly River City.
The recruitment of disciples occurs once every ten years.
However, if a Martial Saint wishes to join the Heavenly River Sacred Land, they may attempt to do so at any time.
The premise is that they must first pass the Heavenly River Sacred Land’s assessment.
But this assessment is exceedingly stringent.
It has been years since a Martial Saint successfully joined the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
This in itself showcases the extreme rigor of the assessment.
Lu Changsheng inquired thoroughly.
He roughly understood the situation of the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
With that, Lu Changsheng departed gracefully, heading toward the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
When Lu Changsheng arrived at the Heavenly River Sacred Land, he saw many martial artists gathered outside.
Most of them were there in hopes of joining the Heavenly River Sacred Land and becoming Holy Land Disciples.
Lu Changsheng approached calmly.
He observed how the Heavenly River Sacred Land conducted its selection process.
The best way to screen martial artists was by their comprehension.
The Heavenly River Sacred Land would randomly provide a martial arts technique.
If one could master it within a stipulated timeframe, they would pass the first selection.
However, just this first round eliminated ninety percent of the participants.
"Sigh, just a little more, I was so close..."
"Failing to pass this selection means that when I go back to my family, I’ll just be like everyone else."
"I felt that the technique wasn’t difficult, so why couldn’t I master it..."
Many lamented in frustration.
They seemed to believe that with just a bit more time, they could have mastered the martial arts technique for the first round.
Lu Changsheng took one look at the technique.
With his comprehension, he would, of course, have no difficulty mastering it.
However, to master this martial arts technique within such a short timeframe,
according to Lu Changsheng’s calculations,
one’s comprehension would need to reach the level of "Hidden Dragon in the Abyss" to pass the first round.
And this was only the first hurdle.
It was said there were still several more rounds to follow.
Lu Changsheng estimated that the disciples ultimately selected would possess a comprehension level worthy of praise from all sides, or even be among the finest of talents.
This demonstrated just how high the Heavenly River Sacred Land’s requirements for its disciples were.
After watching for a while, Lu Changsheng hesitated no further and walked directly toward the gates of the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
"To join the Heavenly River Sacred Land and become a Holy Land Disciple, you must participate in the assessment."
"Without passing the assessment, entry into the Heavenly River Sacred Land is forbidden."
Lu Changsheng was stopped by several disciples of the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
Their stern rebuke drew the attention of many.
Several gazes fell on Lu Changsheng.
Frowning slightly, Lu Changsheng said calmly, "Are the assessments for Martial Saints mere trivialities ?"
Lu Changsheng glanced at the martial arts technique prepared for the assessment by the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
The disciples of the Heavenly River Sacred Land momentarily faltered, their expressions subtly shifting.
The surrounding onlookers also looked on, somewhat surprised.
After all, a Martial Saint—no matter where they were—could be regarded as a major figure.
Potentially even an overlord of a region.
Most of these individuals had brought their descendants to participate in the Holy Land’s assessments, and few of their families were from Martial Saint-level forces.
Despite the grand scale of the Sacred Land, it wasn’t as if Martial Saints were everywhere, nor Divine Skills as common as dirt.
Martial Saints were still figures of great stature, held in high regard.
"You’re a Martial Saint?"
"May I ask for your name, Martial Saint?"
Hearing that Lu Changsheng was a Martial Saint, the disciples of the Sacred Land became slightly more courteous.
After all, as disciples of the Sacred Land, they had encountered plenty of Martial Saints.
Those Martial Saints who were renowned outside and carried fearsome reputations often came to the Heavenly River Sacred Land to participate in the assessment.
Most of them left in defeat.
For nearly a century, not a single Martial Saint had successfully joined the Heavenly River Sacred Land.
Even though these disciples themselves were not Martial Saints,
and might never become one,
their frequent encounters with Martial Saints desensitized them to the prominence of external Martial Saints.
To them, Martial Saints fell into two categories:
Those within the Sacred Land, who naturally held unparalleled esteem and commanded their reverence.
And those from outside the Sacred Land, whom they cared little for.
Lu Changsheng responded indifferently, "Lu Changsheng, of Heavenly Saint City, Heavenly Sect of the Holy Land."
Even Martial Saints from other sects could join the Sacred Land.
On this point, the Heavenly River Sacred Land demonstrated extraordinary inclusiveness and grandeur.
Upon hearing this name, the disciples of the Heavenly River Sacred Land froze, their hearts shaking.
They instinctively raised their heads, looking toward Lu Changsheng with eyes full of disbelief.
Even as disciples of the Sacred Land,
even though they dismissed most external Martial Saints,
the name "Lu Changsheng" was an exception.
For "Lu Changsheng" was unique.
Lately, the name "Lu Changsheng" had shaken the entire Holy Land.
Even the Sacred Land itself had been astir.
Almost no one was unfamiliar with the renown of "Lu Changsheng."
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This feat shocked the entire Holy Land.
However, what the disciples of the Sacred Land paid attention to was not just this.
What they focused on was Lu Changsheng’s mastery of a mythical ability.
The Infinite Divine Power!
To outsiders, perhaps the fascination lay in the fact that Lu Changsheng had attained the Infinite Divine Power.
But those within the Sacred Land knew better what the attainment of the Infinite Divine Power truly signified.
It was nearly inconceivable that someone outside the Sacred Land could achieve the Infinite Divine Power.
And to then take it as a foundation to forge a Sacred Body and ascend to Martial Sainthood!
To disciples of the Sacred Land, this was like an impossible fantasy—a reality too shocking to comprehend!