Everyone knew that when the golden light on the Trial Gate began to recede, it signified that the disciples' trials within were about to end.
All discussion ceased, and every pair of eyes stared eagerly in the direction of the Trial Gate.
They all knew that when the golden light had completely withdrawn, if someone emerged from the side of the Trial Gate closer to the inner sect hall, it meant they had passed the Trial Gate's assessment.
Conversely, if they were pushed out from the side closer to the outer sect hall, it meant they had failed the assessment and could not become an inner sect disciple.
Someone had calculated that after outer sect disciples reached the Two Principles Realm, only one out of ten could successfully pass the Trial Gate's assessment and become an inner sect disciple.
In other words, the inner sect's screening was exceedingly strict!
Even these outer sect disciples were already the cream of the crop, outstanding talents among their peers.
This showed just how truly the inner sect disciples were the best of the best!
Naturally, after becoming inner sect disciples, the stipends and treatment they enjoyed were far superior to those of outer sect disciples.
Under everyone's gaze, the pillar of golden light completely receded. At the same time, on the far side of the Trial Gate, a white-clad figure appeared behind the golden membrane.
"He passed!!"
With that cry of delight, the crowd instantly erupted!
To witness with their own eyes an outer sect disciple pass the assessment and attain inner sect status was indeed an exceedingly rare sight.
In the air, the faintly raised heart in Shi Baru's chest finally settled completely.
Though he had absolute confidence in Jiang Feng, he had still been somewhat worried that Jiang Feng might fail