Chapter 528

As Lu Yu stepped into the Immortal Realm, he found himself amidst a bustling crowd of people. He had expected a quiet and pristine environment, but the lively scene was a stark contrast, almost overwhelming his senses. It truly lived up to its name as the center of the Immortal Realm. Everywhere he looked, people were moving about, engaged in various activities, and the constant flow of energy was palpable.

The sheer number of people was astounding, and Lu Yu noticed that even those he considered to be average cultivators here possessed significantly higher cultivation levels than what was common in the lower realms. He paused for a moment, observing the surroundings, before continuing his journey.

Soon, he arrived at a massive building. A large sign above the entrance clearly indicated it was the "Assessment Hall." This was where new disciples registered and underwent their initial evaluations. He stepped inside.

The hall was filled with people, and the noise was considerable. Lu Yu followed the general flow until he reached one of the registration desks. There, a young man was engaged in a heated exchange with an elder.

"Young man, are you trying to play tricks with me?" the elder exclaimed, his voice laced with indignation. "How could you possibly have scored five million merit points in the Spirit Realm? Do you think I’m an idiot?"

The young man remained calm and collected. "Elder, I am merely stating the truth. I indeed scored five million merit points."

"Nonsense!" the elder retorted, slamming his hand on the desk. "The highest score ever recorded in the Spirit Realm was merely one hundred thousand! Are you claiming you achieved fifty times that record? How could such a thing be possible?"

The elder's face was contorted in disbelief, his eyes wide as he stared at the young man. He had never encountered such an outrageous claim in his many years of conducting assessments.

"Elder, if you do not believe me, you may verify it yourself," the young man said simply.

The elder glared at him for a moment, then, with a huff, he activated a crystal ball on the desk. A brilliant light flashed, and a series of numbers appeared. The elder’s eyes widened further, and his mouth fell open in shock.

"Five...five million merit points!" he stammered, staring at the number as if it were a ghost. "How…how is this possible?"

He quickly rubbed his eyes, thinking he must be hallucinating, but when he opened them again, the number remained displayed on the crystal ball. It was undeniably five million.

The sudden commotion drew the attention of those around them. People began to whisper, curious about what had caused the elder's outburst.

"What's going on over there?"

"The elder seems furious. Did someone cause trouble?"

"Looks like something important happened."

As the whispers grew, the elder finally looked up from the crystal ball, his gaze fixing on the young man with an entirely new expression—a mix of awe, disbelief, and profound respect.

"Young man, your name, please?" the elder asked, his voice now trembling slightly.

"My name is Lu Yu," the young man replied.

"Lu Yu..." the elder muttered, his mind reeling. Five million merit points. This was an unprecedented achievement, one that would undoubtedly shake the entire Immortal Realm. This young man's talent was extraordinary, far beyond anything he had ever witnessed.