"Yao, you've been sheltered too well in the sect. You don't know how treacherous the world is. By the way, have you made any preparations for the Inner Gate Examination?"
"Father, I still want to attempt the Inner Gate Examination only after breaking through to Transformation Force."
"That's sensible. Only disciples with exceptional root bone can enter the Inner Gate while still at Hidden Force. You have to eat one mouthful at a time. You're still young, and you still have opportunities-not like your father, who's squandered decades without managing to enter the Inner Gate." Huo Shan looked somewhat dispirited.
"Father, who in our Martial Arts School do you think has the best chance of making the rankings in this Martial Examination?" Huo Yao asked, changing the subject.
"At present, Chu Fan." Huo Shan's gaze went to the figure in the First Arena, into whom he had poured so much of his heart and effort.
"Chu Fan is already stronger than an ordinary practitioner at the Late Hidden Force Stage. His root bone is excellent, and his comprehension is good, too. He also has practical combat experience, with no weaknesses in his stances, Fist Style, or fighting technique. That gives him the best chance. Barring any surprises, he should have a place in the top ten." Huo Shan took a deep breath. If someone from the Huo Family Martial Arts School made the rankings on its first attempt at the Martial Examination, it would greatly help raise both his own reputation and standing and those of the school.
Huo Yao nodded at his words. Chu Fan did indeed have the best qualifications and the greatest hope. At least within this county town, he stood head and shoulders above the rest.
Her eyes, however, turned toward the Eighth Arena, searching for