As the matter stood, Chu Li inhaled and exhaled before he sat on the cattail hassock.

Close your eyes, Masters Junior Hua instructed.

Chu Li closed his eyes.

Masters Junior Hua retrieved a shiny black stone that looked like a mini inkstone that had a hint of strange brilliance.

He held onto the stone, then shut his eyes slowly.

On the other hand, the others stared at him without blinking.

Apart from Chu Li, the rest had experienced this before. They knew that they would end up in a dreamland where they would remember their deepest memories. By the time they awakened, the stage that reflected their conscience was completed. It was just like a dream, but they would never remember what was asked.

Eventually, the black stone shone so brightly that a black and shiny light spread out to wrap around them. They began to dream and they were slowly led to their deepest, most memorable memory.

Unknowing of the time, when the others woke up, they saw that Chu Li was bowing at Masters Junior Hua with a fist salute.

Masters Junior Hua furrowed his brows at Chu Li, then pondered.

Earlier when Masters Junior Hua had operated the Conscience Stone, those within roughly 0.3 miles entered a dreamland where they had opened their hearts for his interrogation.

Masters Junior Hua was able to enter their dream, where he could clearly see everything as if he had experienced them personally.

This was the wonder of the Conscience Stone. It was said that it did not belong to this word, and came from the Outland instead.

The dream that Lu Guangdi had was about his deceased mother, as well as his father. There was a strong display of his mixed feelings for his father. Lu Guangdi was grateful for the Primary Heaven Pill given by his father but he also hated his father for being merciless toward his mother and for being harsh toward him. Lu Guangdi was determined to master martial art skills to defeat his father so that he could live in exaltation for his mother.

While the dream was very ordinary, Masters Junior Hua somehow felt that something was odd. It was an indescribable feeling that Lu Guangdi was in a strange state.

Even though it was minor, Masters Junior Hua handled it cautiously as this was the first time in hundreds of years that something like this happened.

He trusted the wonder of the Conscience Stone such that nobody could resist its power. Even if the sect leader were to face the Conscience Stone, he could not resist it at all. Therefore, Masters Junior Hua who wielded the Conscience Stone had sworn to never leave the cliff.

Masters Junior Hua stayed on the cliff in his thatched cottage to maintain a pure and peaceful heart. He was so thorough and sharp that nothing could escape his eyes. He had sensed the strangeness on Chu Li, and he was certain about his intuition even though he could not figure it out.

You may leave. Ning Caiyi waved his hand. Id like to speak to Masters Junior Hua.

Yes. The disciples left the thatched cottage before they fluttered down the cliff.

Chu Li was concerned.

He could tell that Masters Junior Hua had sensed something unusual about him.

The Conscience Stone was so mysterious that a peculiar force had forced Chu Li into an unconscious state. However, at that crucial moment, both the Maha-Vairocanas Immobility Scripture and Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture were channeled, thus removing the strange force.

Chu Li imitated the others around him by pretending that he was dreaming. When Masters Junior Hua interrogated him, Chu Li tried his best to answer Masters Junior Hua the way others did. While it seemed like there was nothing uncommon about Chu Lis behavior, he might not have fooled Masters Junior Hua.

Chu Li noticed that Masters Junior Hua was an expert in the cultivation of mental force, and had a very sharp sense. This was Chu Lis first encounter with a difficult figure like Masters Junior Hua. Without the Maha-Vairocanas Immobility Scripture and Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture, Chu Li could not have passed the test.

Nevertheless, an imitation was still an imitation. Chu Li could deceive others, but he might not have been able to deceive Masters Junior Hua.

Junior Brother Lu, congratulations! Zhao Tianxing tapped on Chu Lis shoulder and smiled brightly. Youre the first person in a hundred years who has succeeded in advancing from the outer cliff to the inner cliff. Although the rest of us will be punished, were very happy for you.

Chu Li looked at him. Senior Brothers, Im really sorry, but am I already in the inner cliff? I wonder whats the result from Conscience Hall.

Dont worry. If somethings wrong, you wouldve been suppressed earlier, Zhao Tianxing said with a smile. Besides, youre Masters Junior Lus son, youre family.

Him? As Chu Lis face darkened, he walked away.

Zhao Tianxing thought to himself, His face changed so quickly, he mustve been so pampered thinking thats hes favored by God. What a terrible temper!

Afterward, Lu Zhengjun approached Chu Li with a big smile.

Chu Li said, I want to go back.

Where?

The outer cliff.

Youre an inner cliff disciple now, why do you want to go back to the outer cliff? Lu Zhengjun was puzzled.

Chu Li replied, I just want to take a look.

Mm, go then. Lu Zhengjun waved his hand. Do you remember the way?

Chu Li nodded.

While there was a formation that hindered one to go from the outer cliff to the inner cliff, one could simply go from the inner cliff to the outer cliff.

After watching Chu Li leave, Lu Zhengjun turned around and saw Ning Caiyi.

When Ning Caiyi looked at him, he shook his head. He cant.

Lu Zhengjuns face changed at once. Masters Junior Ning, what do you mean?

Xiao Lu didnt pass the test at Conscious Hall, he cant enter the inner cliff, Ning Caiyi explained.

What? He didnt pass the test at Conscious Hall? Lu Zhengjun was in disbelief. How is that possible!

What can be impossible? Ning Caiyi asked, Let me ask you, how often do you see him?

Once a year, Lu Zhengjun answered.

Ning Caiyi asked again, Did you notice anything unusual about him?

Unusual? Lu Zhengjun frowned. He only stayed in Tide-listening Pavilion to cultivate in isolation, which led him to his current cultivation level. Among my children, hes the most hardworking one.

But something about him is off. Ning Caiyi shook his head. Masters Junior Hua said that something about him is strange, so hes not fit to enter the inner cliff. He should just remain as an outer cliff disciple!

Lu Zhengjun quickly asked, What exactly is wrong?

Ning Caiyi replied, Masters Junior Hua cant describe it too. He said that its just an intuition. You must know that Masters Junior Huas intuition is very accurate.

No, I wont be resigned to the outcome unless I get a proper explanation. Lu Zhengjun was dissatisfied. He has suffered a lot of hardships in order to get into the inner cliff. Now that he has finally succeeded, youre telling me that hes rejected? Thats too unreasonable!

Ning Caiyi responded, Do you think you can change Masters Junior Huas mind?

But he cant do that just because hes an honorable master. He must make things clear. Lu Zhengjun added, This cant be, Ill go look for Masters Junior Hua.

Go on if youre so unwilling to accept the outcome. Ning Caiyi expressed, You cant change Masters Junior Huas mind!

Ill try! Lu Zhengjun scoffed.

After he gave Ning Caiyi a fist salute, he arrived at the top of the cliff. At the thatched cottage, Lu Zhengjun knocked on the door before he entered.

Masters Junior Hua was sitting on the wooden floor at the moment as if he was asleep. It was extremely mentally draining to activate the Conscience Stone. Besides, he had experienced twelve dreams before this, which was even more exhausting.

Lu Zhengjun sat opposite to Masters Junior Hua, then greeted him, Masters Junior Hua, Id like to know whats unusual about my son?

How about this, ask him to come again tomorrow, Masters Junior Hua responded.

Yes. Lu Zhengjun did not press further upon hearing that.