The Inner Sect Main Hall was bustling with disciples coming and going.
Especially at the Martial Arts Arena where ratings were conducted, there were quite a few disciples gathered.
For Inner Sect disciples, a "rating" was often a major matter, one they took very seriously.
Many disciples came thoroughly prepared, even calling friends and companions to witness their ratings.
At this moment, a highly regarded Inner Sect disciple was undergoing a rating.
She was a woman in a white dress.
With long flowing hair, a slender figure, and cool, aloof features, she drew the attention of many Inner Sect disciples.
"Isn't this Senior Sister Ye Shuang's third time coming for a rating? For disciples in the Protector Sequence, going from one star to two stars is simply too difficult."
"Yes. Senior Sister Ye Shuang is very strong among the Protector Sequence disciples and has cultivated an unmatched sword technique, yet after three ratings, she is still only a One-Star Disciple."
"Senior Sister Ye Shuang has a great chance this time..."
The many disciples discussed among themselves.
Crack.
The next moment, one of the puppets broke Ye Shuang's longsword with a single punch.
Ye Shuang's face instantly turned pale.
She staggered back several steps. Though she had not yet lost her fighting strength, her sword had been broken. How was she supposed to continue fighting?
Clearly, she had failed again!
"I concede..."
Ye Shuang walked down from the Martial Arts Arena with her head hanging dejectedly.
She did not even dare look at the other Inner Sect disciples.
She knew very well that this was her third failed rating. Who knew how many disciples would mock her behind her back?
"Hm?"
Just as Ye Shuang was preparing to swiftly leave the Inner Sect Main Hall, she caught sight of an unfamiliar