Kid, Do You Want to Become an Inner Disciple Directly!!

The next morning.

Fang Hong got up early and rushed to the mountain range where the Star River Sect was located.

The Star River Sect was nestled between lush green mountains.

Following a path, Fang Hong soon arrived at a massive archway.

Three large characters were written on the archway in a flamboyant calligraphy.

Star River Sect!

"Who are you? Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter the Star River Sect!"

As soon as Fang Hong approached, several disciples dressed in uniform on both sides of the archway issued a warning.

"Oh, I am..."

Fang Hong was about to answer, but before he could finish speaking.

A young man among them, with streaks of red in his hair, interrupted him.

"You must be the Fang Hong that Elder Xu mentioned, who's coming to join the sect. Did you bring the token?"

Fang Hong nodded. "That's right. This is Elder Xu's token. May I ask who you are?"

As Fang Hong spoke, he took out the token and handed it over.

The man took the token and examined it carefully. After a moment, he nodded.

"That's right, it's Elder Xu's token."

The red-haired youth smiled and said, "My name is Pang Zhenghao. Elder Xu asked me to wait for you here."

"Let's go. I'll take you in for the test."

"Thank you for the trouble."

After a few polite words, Pang Zhenghao led Fang Hong through the archway.

"Hmm?"

The moment he passed through the archway, Fang Hong's brow furrowed, and his eyes looked around with surprise.

The scenery hadn't changed at all.

But as he walked through the archway, he felt a strange sensation.

It was as if he had entered another world.

The air felt incredibly fresh and sweet.

Just a few breaths made him feel refreshed and invigorated.

"Huh? You sensed it so quickly?"

"It seems Fang Hong's strength isn't weak. It's highly likely he'll pass the test and enter the outer sect this time."

"Looks like I can call you 'junior brother' in advance."

Seeing Fang Hong stop and look around in surprise, Pang Zhenghao's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile.

"Why is that? Why do I suddenly feel so comfortable?"

Fang Hong asked in surprise.

"Haha, Junior Brother Fang, I'll explain as we walk."

Pang Zhenghao laughed heartily and then led Fang Hong toward a certain direction, explaining as they went.

"The reason the environment within the sect is different from the outside is because the sect has set up a massive formation around the entire sect area."

"The concentration of spiritual energy within the sect is incomparable to the outside."

"Even though we outer sect disciples haven't reached the Earth realm yet and can't condense internal energy."

"However, cultivating in such an environment with dense spiritual energy allows us to progress much faster than outside."

"Otherwise, do you think people would still flock to become handyman disciples every year, knowing how low their status is?"

"The rich spiritual energy within the sect is one of the main reasons."

"Oh, right, there are also a few other things you need to pay attention to..."

As Pang Zhenghao explained, he also took the opportunity to inform Fang Hong about the detailed situation of the Star River Sect and the matters that needed attention within the sect.

Judging by his demeanor, he seemed quite certain that Fang Hong would successfully join the Star River Sect and become his junior brother.

Within the area covered by the Star River Sect's grand formation, there were many mountain peaks.

Looking from afar, one could see numerous houses and buildings constructed on these peaks.

The most buildings were concentrated at the foot of the mountains, being the most densely packed.

There were fewer on the mountainsides, and as for the summits.

Shrouded in clouds and mist, the peaks of each mountain were completely obscured.

Only vague outlines could be seen through the clouds and mist.

According to Pang Zhenghao, the cluster of buildings at the foot of the mountain was the area for the many outer disciples.

The mountainside belonged to the inner disciples.

As for the summit, it was naturally where the sect, the peak lords, and the elders resided.

This arrangement was also due to the sect's grand formation gathering spiritual energy.

The higher the location, the more concentrated the spiritual energy.

As the two chatted about various matters that required attention, they soon arrived at a building.

"Let's go. The elder who will be testing you is the outer sect's reception elder, Elder Huang."

Upon arriving here, Pang Zhenghao's demeanor became significantly more serious and solemn. He quietly reminded Fang Hong.

"Elder Huang is a stern man and dislikes disciples who are unruly and lack discipline."

"During the test, regardless of the results or whether you pass, remember not to make a fuss. Otherwise, if you displease Elder Huang, even good things could turn bad."

Hearing this, Fang Hong nodded. "Okay, I understand."

Then, the two walked into the hall.

Inside the hall, there was an elder with white hair and a youthful complexion, dressed in a blue robe.

"Elder Huang, please test him. Here is the document."

Pang Zhenghao took out a document from his embrace and respectfully bowed as he handed it to the elder.

Elder Huang took the document but did not choose to read it.

Instead, his gaze fell upon Fang Hong first.

He sized Fang Hong up with a look of suspicion, then raised an eyebrow, his eyes showing some surprise.

Immediately after, his brow suddenly furrowed.

A moment later, his eyes widened abruptly, filled with shock.

"How is this possible?!"

"How is this possible?!"

After murmuring in disbelief twice, Elder Huang suddenly looked at Fang Hong.

"Boy, how old are you, and what realm have you cultivated to?!" Elder Huang asked urgently.

Hearing this, Pang Zhenghao on the side was also very surprised, his gaze constantly shifting between the visibly changed Elder Huang and Fang Hong.

Then, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

It seems my earlier feeling was correct. Fang Hong's strength is indeed extraordinary.

Otherwise, given Elder Huang's status and personality, he wouldn't show such a loss of composure.

Pang Zhenghao thought to himself.

When he had first seen Fang Hong at the archway, he had already sensed something unusual about him.

Although Fang Hong's aura seemed normal.

However, with his naturally keen senses, he could faintly perceive an incredibly deep sense of danger emanating from Fang Hong.

It was like an abyss, hidden and unrevealed.

When Fang Hong entered the archway later, he immediately noticed the abnormality of the environment.

This further solidified his suspicions.

That's why his attitude towards Fang Hong had been so friendly and enthusiastic along the way.

Otherwise, for an ordinary person, why would he have the leisure to specifically introduce the sect's situation and explain various precautions?

He wasn't bored to death; wouldn't it be better to seize the time to cultivate?

"I am sixteen years old this year and have cultivated to the Bone Refinement Great Accomplishment realm." Fang Hong replied calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

Upon hearing this, Elder Huang's brow furrowed even deeper.

"Impossible. At the mere Bone Refinement Great Accomplishment realm, how could you possess such a vast and profound blood energy?"

Before he could finish speaking, Elder Huang flashed and appeared in front of Fang Hong.

He reached out and grabbed Fang Hong's shoulder.

Immediately, Fang Hong felt a slightly sharp energy surge into his body from his shoulder.

But it was only for a moment. Before this energy could do anything.

It was directly annihilated by the powerful blood energy within Fang Hong's body.

"It's actually true..."

However, Elder Huang seemed not to care about this at the moment, his expression instead quite dazed.

"Bone age is correct, indeed sixteen years old. Realm is also correct, bone marrow not changed, indeed Bone Refinement Great Accomplishment."

"But if it's merely Bone Refinement Great Accomplishment, how can his physical body be so powerful? And his qi and blood so abundant to such a degree?"

"Could it be that Senior Brother's idea back then was correct..."

Elder Huang mumbled to himself, his expression dazed.

The next moment, he suddenly looked up, firmly grabbing Fang Hong with both hands, his gaze sharp and his expression excited.

"Kid, do you want to become an inner disciple directly!"