As the assessment results were announced, a wave of astonished cries rang out through the Trial Hall.
A sixteen-year-old at the Body Tempering Eighth Stage, with no small talent in martial arts on top of that—everyone seemed to see the rising star of Mu Family Village.
"Maybe Mu Ye is the family's number-one genius." This thought surfaced in many people's minds.
However, there was not even a moment to marvel at Mu Ye's achievement before the one who immediately arrived at the arena was—Mu Zi.
Seeing the young girl appear, the crowd fell quiet.
A smile appeared on the presiding elder's face. Perhaps because the assessment work was finally about to end, his tone became much more relaxed.
"Heh, assessor Mu Zi, cultivation at the Body Tempering Seventh Stage. Next, an examiner will be arranged—"
However, the girl's next decision caused an uproar.
"I want to challenge Mu Ye!"
"What?" After hearing Mu Zi's words, the elder's heart immediately lurched. Could these assessors not just behave themselves? His heart could barely take it.
"I challenge Mu Ye!"
Mu Zi looked toward the young man, her gaze sharp. Surprise appeared on the latter's face.
The spectators present also began discussing it heatedly.
"What's going on? Does the Practical Assessment have a challenge segment?"
"No, it doesn't. I'd guess the second young lady is making her own decision."
"Hey, hey! Did I hear that right? She's challenging someone above her level!"
"She reached the Body Tempering Seventh Stage at fourteen. How would she still have time to train martial arts?"
"And Mu Ye just defeated an examiner at the Body Tempering Eighth Stage. He's no pushover."
"I don't think this looks good."
"I think she's overestimating herself!"
The elder looked at Mu Zi sternly and confirmed, "If the challenge fails, your rating