Chapter 660: Unreliable Organization (2)
Tang Rao began to absorb the power around him, a power that was extremely tranquil.
At this moment, Tang Rao felt as if he were immersed in warm water, extremely comfortable.
As time gradually passed, the milky white water surrounding Tang Rao's body began to clear and become transparent, as if all the power within it had been absorbed into his body.
"Good heavens, there have been quite a number of cultivators promoted recently," the people around Tang Rao began to discuss, although of course, Tang Rao couldn't hear them.
"Exactly, just look, this time three came all at once." At this time beside Tang Rao, there were two other transparent Energy Circles, each enclosing another person.
Clearly, these two people, just like Tang Rao, had been promoted from places outside of the Land of Immortals.
Below the Land of Immortals, there certainly were not only the Nine Realms and Seventy-two Domains; there were other worlds as well.
"I wonder if there's anyone super impressive."
"Those who come from the lower realms, their talents are actually guaranteed to some extent. At least, they would not be worthless."
"Exactly, it's not easy for someone to reach the realm of human immortal under such tough conditions."
"Yes, I wonder if I could compete for one this time."
"Forget it, your Kao Shan Sect is so mediocre, how could you compete for anything."
"You shouldn't say that, people should still have dreams, you know."
...
Half an hour later, Tang Rao had almost finished absorbing the power; he couldn't absorb much anymore. But at this time, Tang Rao still couldn't leave the Energy Circle.
"Ah, what a bore, when will this thing break open," Tang Rao grumbled.
"It might still take a while, Tang Rao, have you already finished absorbing?" the voice of Li Shengxuan sounded, seemingly surprised.
"Yeah, wasn't I supposed to absorb the power from the liquids around me? I've finished that already, it's all turned into transparent water now. But tell me, how does this assess talent? I don't see any change?" Tang Rao was puzzled.
"Um, the color of your Energy Shield hasn't changed?" Li Shengxuan asked.
"No, it's still transparent, just like before," Tang Rao replied.
Li Shengxuan: "..."
Li Shengxuan had only thought of this aspect in her mind; she had seen the cultivation promotion of a cultivator only once before, actually, she wasn't clear on that either.
"If that's the case, then try and see if you can absorb the power of the Energy Shield," Li Shengxuan suggested.
"Alright," Tang Rao nodded.
None knew then, at that moment, Tang Rao, was doing something akin to madness.
Absorbing the power of the Energy Shield, was simply insane.
If those around him knew, it would surely cause a commotion throughout the Land of Immortals.
The power of the Energy Shield, as everyone knows, is unabsorbable—it's a protective circle produced by the endless star sea. Even an Immortal Emperor could not break it, trying to absorb the power of the Energy Shield, that was like a joke!
However, no one told Tang Rao he couldn't absorb it, so, he just went and did it.
"Hey, what's going on with that guy in the middle?" before long, many people started to notice Tang Rao.
Of course, not because it had been discovered that Tang Rao was absorbing the Energy Circle, but because Tang Rao's Energy Circle still hadn't changed at all.
While the Energy Circles of the two other cultivators being promoted on his left and right had already changed, turning light yellow.
The one on the right, the light yellow was deepening continuously, and hinted toward turning a reddish hue.
The color of the Energy Circle represented the talent of the promoted cultivator.
The faster the absorption of the Immortal Path Spirit Water, the more formidable the posture of the cultivator.
The worst was, of course, transparent, showing no change at all; then yellow, then red, black after that, and the most fierce was gold.
The deeper each color segment, the better the talent.
For instance, a deep yellow already counted as not bad, entering the red phase meant genius.
If it was deep red, that was absolutely a once-in-a-century genius warranting competition from many large powers. If it was black, then you really had to be careful, such a super demon genius would definitely alarm the topmost forces to come and recruit.
However, a black phase level demon genius hadn't appeared for more than ten thousand years.
As for the golden color, most people have never seen it; it's just a legend.
"I can't believe it, it's turned red!" Someone suddenly shouted.
Yes, the energy circle on the far right had indeed turned red.
Although faint, it was definitely red.
And the one on the left had turned dark yellow.
Only Tang Rao's energy circle was still transparent, even more transparent than before.
"Tsk tsk tsk, the one in the middle is so useless."
"Exactly, probably took him ages to advance to this level, so boring."
"I think, this kind of talent is suitable for Kao Shan Sect."
"Indeed, doesn't Kao Shan Sect claim to welcome all ambitious individuals from all over? They accept anyone."
"..."
Tang Rao was unaware of this situation; if he knew, he would definitely go mad. What the hell? Xiao Hei's dad hasn't even reached the yellow stage, what a joke.
"Deep red!"
"Oh my god, this is serious!"
"It's going to be a big play this time, I wonder if it will enter the black stage."
"That's uncertain, it might really enter the black stage. It's turned deep red so quickly, I think it's highly likely."
"A monster descends upon us!"
...
"Oh look, the one on the left has also entered red!"
At that moment, the energy circle on the left also turned light red.
"Damn, two talents at once."
"The one in the middle is utterly hopeless..."
"Well, there's nothing we can do, where there are talents, there are failures."
"That's too pathetic, it's transparent. Can't believe he's still occupying the center spot."
...
Tang Rao was almost unable to bear it anymore; the power from the energy circle was too difficult to absorb, and after such a long time, he had only absorbed so little.
Moreover, he had noticed the changes in the energy circles on both the left and right.
One had become light red, and the other so red it was almost black, seemingly about to enter the black stage.
And his was still transparent.
Li Shengxuan had told him the transparent one was the worst.
Oh my god, it can't be, my talents should be sky-high, dominating the universe.
Transparent... this isn't scientific.
"Sheng Xuan, could we be doing something wrong? Why is mine still transparent?"
"It shouldn't be... we just need to absorb the energy here. Logically, the faster and more you absorb, the better the talent. I also know Tang Rao's talents, at least at the black level." Li Shengxuan also couldn't understand why Tang Rao's energy circle hadn't changed color at all.
This was quite embarrassing.
"Black!"
Boom! The crowd erupted, as the energy circle on the right had entered the black stage.
Although faint, even appearing a bit grey, it was grey.
A monster!
A black level monster.
And at the moment the energy circle on the right entered the black stage, the energy circle shattered and dissipated, revealing three people in front of everyone.