Gaining Applause

Chapter Sixteen: Receiving Cheers

The selection for Registered Disciples was actually very simple, with only two stages.

The first stage was lifting the Cloud Stone. Anyone who could lift a fist-sized piece of Cloud Stone passed.

The second stage was a martial arts performance on stage. While called a performance, it was essentially a sparring match between two disciples. However, those who hadn't yet become Registered Disciples weren't very strong, so their matches weren't exciting. They were outwardly referred to as performances.

Every year, hundreds of people participated in the Qingyang Sect's Registered Disciple selection. These individuals were the fresh blood the sect's higher-ups greatly valued.

Today was no different. The one presiding over the Registered Disciple selection was none other than Qingyang Sect's Vice Sect Master, Ling Xin Ya.

Ling Xin Ya had a refined appearance and an inherent aura of authority that discouraged direct gazes.

He was a powerful expert of the Mortal Transformation Realm and Return to Void Realm, considered a top figure in all of Nine Nether City.

Ling Xin Ya raised his hand, and Ming Feng Valley fell silent.

"The rules remain the same. The Registered Disciple selection begins."

Without any further ado, Ling Xin Ya gave the order, and the Registered Disciple selection officially commenced.

All participating disciples voluntarily formed long queues, exhibiting excellent discipline.

Bi Fan leisurely joined the back of the line.

Before heading to the spectator stands, Yu Xiao Feng whispered into Bi Fan's ear, "Bi Fan, good luck."

A fragrant breeze wafted into Bi Fan's nostrils as Yu Xiao Feng departed.

Bi Fan felt a sense of intoxication and took a deep breath.

There were many people around Bi Fan, feeling both admiration and jealousy. Who wouldn't want to receive a beauty's favor?

"So beautiful, brother, is that your girlfriend?" a young man behind Bi Fan asked.

Bi Fan didn't reply, merely nodding slightly. He thought, These perverts, I can't let them bother Sister Xiao Feng. If I don't go to hell, who will? I'll take one for the team and pretend to be Sister Xiao Feng's boyfriend.

If Yu Xiao Feng knew Bi Fan's thoughts, she would surely fly into a rage on the spot, saying, "You're taking one for the team? I'm the one taking one for the team, you're getting off easy."

Although Yu Xiao Feng wasn't Bi Fan's girlfriend, he didn't want other men getting close to her. This was perhaps a common trait among all men.

Seeing Bi Fan nod, the man looked dejected and then asked, "Brother, do you know any other girls? Can you introduce one to me?"

Bi Fan remained silent, merely shaking his head blankly. He couldn't be bothered to respond to the person behind him. The male disciple behind him was extremely disappointed.

The first stage, lifting the Cloud Stone, was very simple. There were ten fist-sized Cloud Stones on the stage, allowing ten disciples to attempt it simultaneously, making the process very fast.

Those who came to participate in the Registered Disciple selection had some confidence in their abilities and most successfully lifted the Cloud Stones.

A fist-sized Cloud Stone weighed a thousand jin. Being able to lift it represented reaching the Martial Force Realm.

On the stage, participants changed wave after wave. Among them were some quite flashy individuals, with some lifting two Cloud Stones simultaneously. There was even a burly man named Iron Bull who managed to lift three Cloud Stones at once, astonishing the disciples below to the point where their jaws dropped.

Bi Fan observed that Iron Bull hadn't cultivated Inner Breath and had lifted three Cloud Stones purely through strength, possessing truly innate Divine Strength.

Ling Xin Ya continuously watched the disciples' performances on stage, occasionally shaking his head and occasionally nodding.

Soon, it was Bi Fan's turn. He walked onto the stage slowly and effortlessly lifted a Cloud Stone. He passed without drawing attention.

"Bi Fan of Jade Maiden Peak, passed!" the person in charge of recording announced loudly.

Many elders had heard of Jade Maiden Peak and knew it was the cultivation place of Qingyang Sect's number one genius, Yu Si Yan.

At the same time, they knew Jade Maiden Peak had never had male disciples, so they couldn't help but look at Bi Fan with surprise.

Although Bi Fan hadn't revealed his strength, it couldn't escape Ling Xin Ya's keen eyes.

Ling Xin Ya saw that Bi Fan's cultivation had reached the peak of the Inner Breath Realm and that he was very young. He couldn't help but nod and made a mental note of Bi Fan.

Soon, the first stage concluded. Out of the 632 participants, 415 remained after the first stage.

The second stage was paired martial arts performances.

This stage required drawing lots to determine the order: number one against number two, number two against number three, and so on.

Bi Fan drew number 135 and would have to wait for some time.

Ming Feng Valley only had ten stages. Even with simultaneous matches, it would take considerable time.

The Qingyang Sect disciples began their martial arts performances in an orderly fashion. Before becoming Registered Disciples, most hadn't cultivated Inner Breath and naturally hadn't learned martial skills, at most knowing some body-tempering techniques.

These performances looked quite boring, and Bi Fan almost dozed off.

Finally, it was Bi Fan's turn to compete, and his opponent turned out to be Iron Bull.

"Hello, I'm Iron Bull. Please," Iron Bull said. Despite his imposing size, he was quite polite, indicating he had been specifically taught manners.

Bi Fan calmly replied, "My name is Bi Fan. Please."

Bi Fan took his stance, not daring to be careless. Iron Bull possessed innate Divine Strength, and he had to be wary.

"Little brother Bi Fan, be careful!" Iron Bull roared and lunged at Bi Fan.

Does this guy call everyone younger than him 'little brother'? Bi Fan couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Iron Bull spread his arms, intending to grab Bi Fan. With Iron Bull's height of nearly two meters and a physique of two hundred jin, if he were grabbed, it would be difficult to break free. Bi Fan dodged, unconsciously executing the basic footwork of Misty Dance, and instantly appeared beside Iron Bull.

Bi Fan followed up with a palm push. The force wasn't strong, but combined with Iron Bull's own momentum, it almost pushed Iron Bull off the stage. Iron Bull steadied himself, looking somewhat puzzled. He didn't understand how Bi Fan had done it and no longer dared to be careless.

"Great!" Many people below cheered.

At first, everyone thought Iron Bull had won for sure, and no one was optimistic about Bi Fan, not even Yu Xiao Feng.

But the situation changed so quickly, Iron Bull was almost defeated in one move.

"Agile, strong combat awareness, worth nurturing." Ling Xin Ya nodded and smiled as he looked at Bi Fan.

Iron Bull shook his massive head, regained his footing, and then charged at Bi Fan.

"Ah!"

He yelled as he ran, trying to boost his morale.

Iron Bull's fists, as large as buckets, flew straight towards Bi Fan's face.

Bi Fan didn't move. As Iron Bull's fist approached, he slightly shifted his body, dodging the attack. Then, with lightning speed, he grabbed Iron Bull's arm and forcefully pushed it outwards.

"Ah... ah..." Iron Bull cried out in surprise. Bi Fan had used leverage to send him directly out of the ring, causing him to fall to the ground below.

"Amazing!" "Spectacular!" "Great!"...

Bi Fan's mind went blank, his soul seemed to have flown away somewhere. It took a long time for him to regain his senses.

He could hardly believe that he would one day receive so much applause and cheers from so many people.

The sparring matches had no winners or losers; they were merely a way for the Qingyang Sect to assess new disciples.

Both Bi Fan and Iron Bull's performances were observed by Ling Xin Ya and the other high-ranking members of the Qingyang Sect, who would make their own judgments.

Bi Fan strode off the stage, earning a round of applause.

To be honest, being stared at by so many people made Bi Fan feel a little unaccustomed, his face flushing slightly.

His heart was even more excited. He had only ever wished to be able to cultivate, never imagining he would stand on a stage and even win.

"I've finally taken the first step. In the future, I must rise step by step, cultivate diligently, improve my strength, and become a powerful figure." Bi Fan vowed silently in his heart, his blood boiling.

"Ah!..."

Bi Fan roared, releasing the pent-up grievances in his heart with his mighty shout.

After letting out the roar, Bi Fan felt completely relaxed and invigorated.

At this moment, Bi Fan seemed like a changed person, filled with fighting spirit and confidence, casting aside his humble background.

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