Coming-of-Age Ceremony Basic Assessment

The time for the Coming-of-Age Ceremony was drawing closer, and during this period, Yang Chen trained even more diligently.

Although he had satisfied Fourth Master Yang and perfectly learned the "Ba Kong Fist," Yang Chen hadn't fully mastered the "Ba Yun Fist." Before the Coming-of-Age Ceremony began, he needed to gain a solid grasp of it.

It had to be said that the talent of this body exceeded Yang Chen's expectations. He had originally estimated that he would successfully learn the "Ba Yun Fist" before the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, but he didn't expect to have completely mastered it a month before the ceremony began.

For the remaining month, Yang Chen went to Fourth Master Yang's place to refine pills and stabilize his martial arts cultivation, further advancing his martial arts foundation.

And so, as time flowed by, the Coming-of-Age Ceremony commenced.

"Young Master, wear this outfit."

"This one, it looks better."

Yang Caidie and Gu Mingyue helped Yang Chen choose his clothes.

Yang Chen stood in the middle, saying with a wry smile, "Sisters, there's no need to be so serious. I'm just attending the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, not going on a blind date."

"That won't do. Today is your coming-of-age, a grand occasion," Yang Caidie said matter-of-factly.

"Young Master, Miss is right," Gu Mingyue chimed in.

Yang Caidie then said nervously, "Besides, who says the Coming-of-Age Ceremony isn't a day for blind dates? If you perform exceptionally well, a whole crowd of girls will be fighting and crying to marry you. However, treasure, you don't need to push yourself so hard. Even if you fail the assessment and no one wants you, you still have your sister."

"..."

"And you have me too," Gu Mingyue quickly exclaimed, afraid she would be forgotten.

She was now completely devoted to Yang Chen, her eyes filled with adoration.

Whether it was due to her personality or following Yang Caidie, she was straightforward. Yang Caidie said Yang Chen was a genius, and she believed her young master was a genius.

Yang Chen twisted his neck. "Alright, speaking of which, it's about time. We should get going."

The start of the Coming-of-Age Ceremony was undoubtedly the liveliest moment for the Yang Family.

All the young men of the clan gathered at the Yang Family Martial Training Ground, accompanied by many elders of the clan. Furthermore, the nine high-ranking elders of the Yang Family and the Yang Family Patriarch were all present.

The thirteen-year-old youths of the Yang Family, who were about to come of age, were all gathered together.

Yang Chen was among them.

"Go, Young Master!" Gu Mingyue waved her small hands, her face flushed as she shouted.

Yang Chen stood amidst these youths. Counting them, there were about forty or so, not much different from previous years.

Yang Heng was also among them, just like Yang Chen.

Yang Heng was Yang Chen's old rival. Seeing Yang Chen arrive, his expression was already unpleasant. Upon hearing Gu Mingyue cheering him on, he was reminded of the time he had suffered a setback at Yang Chen's hands some days ago.

His heart burning with anger, he said expressionlessly, "Yang Chen, I didn't expect you to have such courage, daring to attend the Coming-of-Age Ceremony. It seems you've truly decided to give up and be expelled from the household register."

"Is that so? It seems my affairs are not for you to comment on," Yang Chen replied with a slight smile, appearing calm and composed.

The more Yang Chen displayed such an expression, the angrier Yang Heng became. Soon, he let out an enraged laugh. "Very well, Yang Chen, I underestimated your courage. But I am very curious how you will be able to be happy later with your martial arts cultivation. Indeed, for you, expulsion from the household register is the same outcome. However, you must be very careful during the process of this Coming-of-Age Ceremony."

He had already made preparations. This time, during the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, he would find an opportunity to cripple Yang Chen.

Since Yang Chen's martial arts cultivation was a mess, he didn't believe the clan would blame him even if he crippled Yang Chen.

However, it would be difficult for Yang Caidie.

But once he passed the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, no matter how powerful Yang Caidie was, would she dare to deal with him in front of the Yang family members?

At this thought, a trace of malice flashed in Yang Heng's eyes.

Yang Chen observed this malice meticulously.

This made Yang Chen shake his head helplessly.

If Yang Heng behaved himself honestly during the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, he wouldn't bother him. But if the other party was so foolish, then he wouldn't mind being ruthless and teaching him a lesson.

"Alright, all present," the Yang Family Patriarch, Yang Jinhe, said from the front with a stern tone.

As soon as he spoke, the entire venue fell silent.

Even though Yang Heng was annoyed, he obediently shut his mouth. He knew that with Yang Jinhe's announcement, the Coming-of-Age Ceremony would soon begin.

Under normal circumstances, Yang Jinhe, as the Patriarch, rarely appeared. However, today was different. The Coming-of-Age Ceremony was one of the Yang Family's most solemn festivals. Every year, the Yang Family Patriarch personally presided over it, as it concerned the Yang Family's reputation.

Just like now, many outsiders had already gathered here.

Yang Jinhe said solemnly, "I declare, the Coming-of-Age Ceremony begins, light the fires!"

Whoosh.

Under the moonlight, in the darkness, torches were lit.

Illuminated by the flames, the surroundings instantly became bright.

Yang Jinhe, with his hands behind his back, shouted again, "Serve the wine!"

Next, the second segment began. A group of house servants brought bowls of wine and offered them to their young masters. The implication was clear: drinking this bowl of wine signified that these youths had come of age today.

This wine was strong, but the youths had practiced at home beforehand.

Yang Chen was the same. Gu Mingyue had already prepared the wine at home. He watched Gu Mingyue excitedly run up with the wine. Holding the bowl, he drank it down in one gulp. The spicy taste entered his mouth and rushed into his abdomen.

The next moment, with a crack, all the youths threw their wine cups onto the ground.

Yang Jinhe nodded in satisfaction.

"After drinking this bowl of wine, all forty-seven of you are adults. However, to have others acknowledge you as adults, you must demonstrate the corresponding strength!" Yang Jinhe scanned the crowd and said coldly, "Next, there will be a most basic assessment awaiting you. Are you ready?"

"We are ready."

The youths exuded a powerful aura, their unified shout deafening.

Having drunk the wine, they carried an air of excitement, and even the seasoned Yang Chen felt his emotions stirred.

Yang Jinhe rarely showed a hint of a smile. "Move the heavy stones!"

As Yang Jinhe gave the order, massive stones were brought into the martial training ground.

These giant stones bore clear markings.

"One hundred jin, two hundred jin..."

Up to fifteen hundred jin.

How much weight one could move represented their martial cultivation level.

This was the most basic assessment.

Yang Jinhe was too lazy to elaborate on the rules. "As you can see these large stones, anyone who can move a hundred jin will have passed the most basic coming-of-age assessment. Of course, the heavier the stone you move, the more outstanding you are. As for those who can't even lift a hundred jin, get out of here immediately and don't embarrass yourselves."

As soon as Yang Jinhe finished speaking, all the youths present turned their gaze to Yang Chen.

Clearly, they all felt they could pass the assessment.

And the one who would ultimately fail seemed to be only Yang Chen.