Chu Sheng sneered and raised a hand, striking out with a palm.
A shrill scream rang out as Ma San's entire cultivation was utterly crippled on the spot.
"Impudent!"
The steward on the high platform flew into a rage at the sight. He slammed a hand against the table and shouted sharply.
"How dare you attack and injure someone at the assembly grounds, disrupting the verification process!"
"Don't think that having immortal-grade spiritual roots gives you the right to behave recklessly on the territory of my Myriad Star Immortal Sect!"
Before the steward's furious shout had faded, an aged voice suddenly descended from the heavens.
"No matter."
"This man provoked him first. The path of immortality demands that one reveal one's edge, daring to contend and fight. This boy's temperament suits this old man's taste very well."
Before the words had finished, a streak of light descended from the horizon and landed upon the high platform.
The newcomer was an old man in purple robes, immortal radiance circulating around him. He was clearly an elder at the Loose Immortal level.
The steward's expression changed instantly upon seeing the old man, and he hurriedly bowed.
"Disciple greets Elder Song!"
The old man waved a hand, his gaze settling on Chu Sheng as he encouraged him.
"Despite your young age, you already possess the cultivation of a Half-Step Immortal. You truly are a heaven-blessed genius."
"There is no need to hide your abilities. In the subsequent assessments, simply display your talent to your heart's content. Even the Sect Master has been watching you from behind the immortal screen."
With that, he gave Chu Sheng a slight nod before turning into a streak of light and vanishing into the sky once more.
After this incident, no one dared to underestimate Chu Sheng again.