As Su Heng took the initiative to admit defeat, bursts of exclamations erupted from the scene.
"What happened? How did Chen Cheng do it? Can he directly break through Senior Brother Su's protective body Qi Aura?"
"Chen Cheng really has a big secret hidden in him! He can always do things that ordinary people can't even think of!"
"When something goes wrong, there must be a demon! Could it be some evil trick?"
While everyone was exclaiming, many big shots present were already staring at Chen Cheng.
However, no matter how they looked, they couldn't see anything wrong.
Su Heng wanted to ask.
,?
But he knew very well that prying into secrets was a big taboo among Martial Artist. Even if he asked Chen Cheng, he might not tell the truth. If it made Chen Cheng unhappy, it would be more than worth the gain.
At the same time.
Chen Cheng sheathed the sword, and the surrounding phenomena disappeared.
And the answer everyone wanted disappeared without a trace along with the visions around them at this moment.
That's right!
The reason why Chen Cheng can break through Su Heng's protective body Qi Aura is because of Blood Immortal Gu's Gu King superpower.
The red gold thread is hidden in the red gold flame, and Moon Breath of Avici covers all traces.
When the battle was broken, not even Su Heng, who was very close at hand, noticed the slightest problem. Naturally, the people watching from afar could not see any clues.
As for some people who suspected that it was evil means, Chen Cheng even laughed and said nothing.
Just let them investigate.
Later.
Zhao Keqian announced loudly, "From now on, Chen Cheng is promoted to the third place in this year's Outer Sect newcomer competition. Is there anyone else who wants to challenge him?"
As soon as this statement came out.
Everyone in the audience was speechless.
The first and second positions are in the lead, and the lower positions have no desire to challenge.
The third Chen Cheng's performance just now is clearly visible to everyone, so it seems that the chance of winning is not good if he forces the challenge.
Because of this, everyone was speechless.
Only a few people's eyes fell on Wang Lingfeng, and they motioned for Wang Lingfeng to come up. After all, everyone saw Wang Lingfeng's eagerness to try just now.
But at this moment, Wang Lingfeng was completely frightened.
He didn't dare to take a step forward, let alone say a word.
Even though he was surrounded by everyone and felt a little embarrassed on his face, he still chose to hold it in.
To put it bluntly, after seeing Chen Cheng's performance just now, the hatred and fighting spirit in Wang Lingfeng's heart were all as if a basin of ice water had been poured on him, completely chilling him.
From Wang Lingfeng's point of view, if he had both arms intact, he might be able to fight Chen Cheng.
But at this moment, not only was his right arm unable to fight, it actually became a major drag on him.
If one thing goes down and the other goes up, how can there be any chance of winning?
If you hold your neck and forcefully challenge Chen Cheng, you will undoubtedly be humiliating yourself and may even lose your life.
Because of this, even if it was very, very embarrassing to give in in public at this moment, Wang Lingfeng could only give in and not dare to have the slightest idea of showing off.
"Okay, since there is no one to challenge, then I announce——"
Zhao Keqian said loudly, "This Outer Sect newcomer competition, the first place is Nie Yunshang, the second place is Xiang Poji, and the third place is Chen Cheng! The following nine people are ranked in no particular order, they are Su Heng, Zhou Chu, Wang Lingfeng, Tan Chen----"
"Next, you can go back to your temporary residence to pack your luggage and say goodbye to your companions. After that, a dedicated person will take you to the residence of disciple Outer Sect to settle in, and take you through all the necessary matters for entry."
"Yes!"
After everyone responded in unison, they dispersed.
When Chen Cheng walked back, the new stars of Beidi, Vast Sea, and Star-Seizing, as well as Zhou Tianwu and Chang Yuqing, all took the initiative to leave their seats and came forward to greet him.
Everyone surrounded Chen Cheng, and voices of congratulation, flattery, and admiration came and went.
Li Miaoyuan froze alone in the distance, with a complicated look on his face, his clenched fists trembling slightly.
She has always wanted to capture Chen Cheng, study it thoroughly and dig out all the secrets about Chen Cheng.
When she was at the Northern Emperor Demon-Subduing Sect, she was worried about Wang Changsheng and never had the chance to take action.
And this time she went out, she took the initiative to apply to the sect leader to lead the team, thinking that this would be an excellent opportunity to win Chen Cheng.
However, at this moment, Chen Cheng's performance directly extinguished her last hope. She even felt that she might never have a chance to win Chen Cheng in her life.
She, the majestic master of the peak, would be defeated one after another by a young boy like Chen Cheng.
At this moment, she was undoubtedly feeling frustrated and angry to the extreme, but there was nothing she could do about Chen Cheng.
Return to Shanshan Villa.
Chen Cheng didn't have anything to deal with. He just found Ji Jingyou alone and planned to have a chat with him.
However, there was something wrong with Ji Jingyou's mentality. He was absent-minded during the chat and left after saying a few words.
Chen Cheng can't say much about this. It's difficult for others to help with such things as heart knots. Whether you can get out of it ultimately depends on Ji Jingyou yourself.
After a while.
Su Yan came over. "Junior brother Chen, we meet again. I will take you to handle all the matters related to your entry."
"Senior Sister Laosu."
Chen Cheng hugged his fists, said a brief goodbye to everyone, and then left directly with Su Yan.
Originally, because of Ran Xue, Su Yan had a very good attitude towards Chen Cheng.
After the news spread that Chen Cheng won third place today, Su Yan's attitude became obviously better.
Su Yan was smiling all the way and answered all questions Chen Cheng had.
"The new disciples of the Outer Sect all live on the ridge south of the Outer Martial Hall. Each of them has a small courtyard. They can prepare their own meals, or they can use their contribution points to eat at the Martial Hall."
As Su Yan walked, he pointed to the pavilions in the distance and said, "The building over there is Outer Martial Hall. There is a hall master and three elders. There will be an initiation ceremony for the newcomers tomorrow morning. Then the hall master and the elders will select the newcomers and teach them."
Su Yan paused and smiled wider, "Based on Junior Brother Chen's performance in today's competition, I think the Hall Master and the three elders will be vying for you, and they will definitely cultivate you carefully in the future. Junior Brother's future is bright!"
"I accept the good advice from my senior sister."
Chen Cheng smiled indifferently and asked casually, "Do you have any good suggestions for the hall master and the three elders, senior sister?"
"It's nothing special----"
Su Yan said, "If you can choose by yourself tomorrow, don't choose the third elder - the hall master, Great Elder, or the second elder are all acceptable."
"Why is this?" Chen Cheng asked.
Su Yan hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "The third elder's temperament - well - I can't make irresponsible remarks behind your back. Anyway, just trust me."
"----Let's see then."
Chen Cheng nodded and continued to follow Su Yan forward.
Occasionally, you will meet other Outer Sect disciples along the way. Some of them will salute respectfully when they see Su Yan, and some will salute Su Yan with Chen Cheng, without any hesitation.
"I joined Outer Sect four years ago. My qualifications and training are above average."
Su Yan said, "Outer Sect only has twelve new disciples every year. After excluding those who have died or injured and withdrawn, as well as those who have been promoted to the Inner Sect, the total number of people left is less than forty. The oldest one probably came seven or eight years ago."
"Is it difficult to be promoted to the Inner Sect?" Chen Cheng asked.
"Of course."
Su Yan smiled bitterly, "I have been practicing hard at the Outer Sect for four years, but I still see no hope of promotion. If I reach the upper limit of martial arts and my level cannot continue to improve, I can only quit like most senior brothers and sisters and return to the original sect to serve."
At this point, Su Yan looked obviously depressed.
Chen Cheng naturally heard the cruelty of the Outer Sect from her words. Becoming a disciple of the Outer Sect is only the first step. Avoiding casualties is the second step. Continuously improving your cultivation and being promoted to the Inner Sect is the last step.
This seems to be only three steps, but each step is extremely difficult.
If you fail to take any of these steps or stand firm, your personal martial arts journey will basically come to an end.
Even at the last step, if you can't get past it, you will be eliminated.
No wonder Zhao Keqian said earlier that the ranking in today's competition is actually not important.
Even if you are ranked first and cannot reach the last, you will still be eliminated.
This is so cruel!
"Junior Brother Chen----"
After walking for a while, Su Yan pointed to a small courtyard in the bamboo forest ahead and said, "That is your residence. The courtyards of the top three will be larger than those of the others. In addition to meeting daily needs, there are also hot spring baths and underground quiet rooms inside."
Su Yan paused, raised his hand and pointed to the far hillside, and continued, "Go towards that hillside. The yard under an ancient pine is my residence. If you have any questions in the future, you can come to me. I will help you solve it within my ability."
"Thank you, Senior Sister Su."
Chen Cheng clasped his fists in thanks.
"You're welcome."
Su Yan said, "This is the key to the small courtyard. You go in and settle down first. Then, I will take you outside the General Affairs Hall, Scripture Pavilion, and Qi Palace."
Chen Cheng took the key and said, "Let's go directly. I don't have any luggage with me, so there's no need to settle anything."
"That's fine."
Su Yan nodded, and then took Chen Cheng directly to the General Affairs Hall.
After simple registration, Chen Cheng received a set of black clothing exclusive to the disciples of the Outer Sect. The material is very special and is difficult to break with ordinary swords and invulnerable to ordinary water and fire.
In addition, Chen Cheng also won a Supreme-Grade Aperture-Refining Profound Pill and a top-quality Aperture-Nourishing Profound Pill, which are one of the rewards for the top three in today's competition.
When Chen Cheng received these two pills, Su Yan could not help but show envy on his face.
Obviously, the best Profound Pill and even Su Yan cannot be obtained easily.
Immediately afterwards.
Su Yan brought Chen Cheng to the Scripture Pavilion.
The first floor of the pavilion is very large, with rows of bookshelves inside.
However, what was placed on the shelf was not a book, but iron plates engraved with the name and introduction of Cultivation Method.
Chen Cheng was introduced by Su Yan and soon found a Cultivation Method that he liked.
"Myriad Dragon Treasure Armor"!
This is a cross-training martial arts, and the armor is armor.
After being refined, the physical strength can be greatly improved, especially the defensive power. When practiced to perfection, it is like wearing a set of extraordinary armor made of thousands of dragons intertwined!
Under the spiritual weapon, there is no blade that can break it!
"Outer Sect In martial arts, this is almost the first level. Everything is good, but it is difficult.
Su Yan lamented. "Not only is it difficult to get started, but the process of cultivation is even more difficult - but with Junior Brother Chen's understanding and the guidance of his future teacher, he will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties!"
Hearing this, Chen Cheng smiled faintly and was about to speak when a rather heroic voice came from not far away.
"Junior Brother Chen! Are you free tonight? I have reserved a banquet at Vast Righteousness Marketplace and would like to invite you to come with me!"
"Senior Brother Xiang."
Chen Cheng looked sideways and saw a young man in his late thirties, with muscles as thick as cast iron and over two meters tall, striding towards this side.
Xiang Poji!
"I admire Junior Brother Chen very much. My brother Po Jun also said that Junior Brother Chen is a very good person. I am just thinking of making friends with him. I hope Junior Brother will not refuse!"
Xiang Poji has a bold voice, and although there is a smile on his face, he still gives people a sense of oppression without anger or self-power.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Xiang, for your kindness. I am willing to go with you." Chen Cheng agreed directly to the other party.
I don't know much about Xiang Poji and Chen Cheng.
But Xiang Pojun's character and temper are not annoying.
There must be little difference between the two brothers. Chen Cheng is naturally willing to make friends with Xiang Poji.
There are many friends and many paths, and Chen Cheng also wants to meet Vast Righteousness Marketplace.
"Very good!"
Xiang Poji grinned, and his eyes immediately saw the iron plate in Chen Cheng's hand. "Hey, we really have the same vision as heroes! I also learned this martial arts!"
Obviously, Xiang Poji originally knew that he could win the top three, so he would naturally know the martial arts suitable for him in advance. Now that Scripture Pavilion came, he naturally had a clear goal.
Of course, it can also be seen from this detail that Xiang Poji also has some connections within the Vast Righteousness Alliance, so he can know the information he wants to know in advance.
"In that case, let's go and get it together." Chen Cheng smiled calmly.
"Very good!"
Xiang Poji smiled, put a big palm on Chen Cheng's shoulder, and walked towards the front desk together.
Su Yan was startled for a moment, but said nothing and followed silently.
At the front desk, there are dedicated Outer Sect disciples who are responsible for related work, just like going to work, and they can get some contribution points every month.
Chen Cheng stepped forward, handed over the iron plate, and then briefly explained the situation.
Soon, the disciple on duty at the front desk took two wooden boxes with intact seals from the back hall and handed them to Chen Cheng and Xiang Poji respectively.
"Cultivation Method is in the box."
The disciple on duty said seriously, "You are newcomers. I must inform you of the rules. Cultivation Method in Fan Pavilion can only practice by yourself. You are not allowed to borrow or spread the word. Once discovered, you will be severely punished!"
"Understood."
Chen Cheng nodded.
Xiang Poji, however, didn't take it seriously. He directly stuffed the wooden box into his arms, hugged Chen Cheng and left.
Chen Cheng did not move, and said in a calm tone, "Senior Brother Xiang please ask first, Senior Sister Su will take me there Qi Palace, I will come back to see Senior Brother later."
"Qi Palace? It's the same if I take you there----"
Xiang Poji was mid-sentence, glanced sideways at Su Yan, and then changed his words: "Forget it, let this senior sister take you there. After you are done, come directly to my residence, which is about a hundred feet north of your courtyard, and we will set off together then."
"Okay, see you then."
Chen Cheng nodded and followed Su Yan directly to the Qi Palace.
(End of chapter)