“Welcome to the Imperial Assessment Grounds. Your families and clans have measured your talents, and deciding you are worthy enough not to lose them face, they have sent you here. It is now the job of myself and the other Elders here, to judge whether or not you are truly talented or merely...capable.

Before you is the soul assessment pillar. When it is your turn, you will place a hand upon the pillar and inject your spirit power into it. The pillar will then do all the work. Once we have determined the level of your...talent, we will then proceed to discover any elemental affinities you may possess.”

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"Next!

From the Trenton family I see. Well at least the technique and skills you practice should not be lacking."

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. A decent strengthening technique. You will need to imporve your body to see any true benefits from it though.

Now let's see what skills you learned.

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A bit rudimentary, but a solid foundational is essential I suppose.

and

A basic mid-range attacking skill. Needless to say having the water affinity would be a benefit here.

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“Now, place your hand on the pillar and let us see if you can make up for a rather lackluster choice of skills.

Oh. You have talent after all.

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Even if you don’t join the sects, you will have no trouble finding a place among the great clans.

Now, let’s see what affinities you have.”

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“Not bad. A decent affinity for both the water and earth elements. And a minor affinity for both light and fire elements.

There is potential here to awaken some of the more advanced affinities later on.

You are indeed worthy of being sent here. By what name are you known?”

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“Hmm, an interesting name. I will take note of it. I believe this will not be the last I hear about you.

Head into the next hall and one of the Elders there will measure your physical abilities.”

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“So, you passed the first assessment. Now we know you are worth cultivating, we need to see what we have to work with.”

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“Hmm. Not the most impressive I have seen...but not all bad.

A bit lacking in speed. Strength can be considered above average though.

Your impressive constitution redeems you.

Naturally, your vitality will improve as you progress.

Maybe you should think about walking a path other than that of the Martial Dao. At least until you have become more powerful. With talent such as yours, living a long time should not be a challenge, and you will need something to keep you occupied.”

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“The results of your assessment have been reviewed by the Sects and Great Clans of the Tai Empire. These are the names of the ones who have expressed an interest in inviting you to join their ranks.

Though the Sects tend to have more resources and power, the Great Clans are not without their own advantages. Depending on the path you wish to tread of course.

Do you wish to know more about any of your options?”

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“The Evergreen Sect? Is this your final decision? Once the vows have been made, you will be unable to change your mind?

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“If that is the case. All that is left is you you to step on the Teleportation Dias and it will take you to the Sect's grounds.

I wish you luck in your pursuit of the dao.”

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Welcome to [The Boundless Realm].

Immortality awaits.