After Ge Ya left, the vast space was left with only Xie Feng, Cong Yun, and the Little Sword that drifted around.
Looking at the vast and boundless universe before him, Xie Feng suddenly felt an emptiness in his heart, as if he had lost his purpose for a moment.
Cong Yun gazed at the spot where Ge Ya had disappeared, remaining silent for a long time before suddenly sighing softly, "It's so good to be powerful. Even the Lord of the Universe would be subservient to him..."
These words gave Xie Feng a glimmer of hope, and he regained his confidence, laughing, "I've decided to return to the Xuanji Sect to cultivate!"
Cong Yun nodded. "Okay!"
The two returned to the Origin Realm using the Cross-Dimensional Converter. After parting ways with Cong Yun, Xie Feng headed towards Eastern Dawn Valley.
At the same time.
Eastern Dawn Valley, there was a bustling and lively atmosphere.
Today is the day the Xuanji Sect recruits disciples!
At the entrance of the valley, there was a table where Sushang sat upright, looking down as he flipped through some scrolls, which were probably information about people who had come to register.
In front of her was an open space with a black stone tablet on it. This was the Sword Testing Stele, with white marks clearly visible on it.
Because of the small number of people, the entire Xuanji Sect was mobilized. Ze Ling, Cang Tong, and Lei Xing were busy running around, Yue Heng was responsible for maintaining order, and Golden Armor observed from the shadows to prevent any emergencies from occurring.
Before them was a large crowd. Under the aura of Yue Heng, a transcendent powerhouse who had just emerged from seclusion and had already reached the Eighth Stage of the Indestructible Saint Venerable, the noise was orderly.
The Xuanji Sect's rules for recruiting disciples prioritize young people, and if there are older disciples, the requirements for their swordsmanship will be even higher.
As long as you can leave a mark on the Sword Testing Stele, you can pass! This requirement seems simple, but in reality, this Sword Testing Stele is extraordinary. Only Sword Dao geniuses can leave a mark on it.
In addition, there is another rule: instead of challenging the Sword Testing Stele, you can randomly choose someone to challenge! As long as you win, you can become a prospective disciple of the Xuanji Sect.
Why is it pending?
Because Sushang has a limited number of openings!
Otherwise, with at least 20,000 disciples crammed into Eastern Dawn Valley, if more than half of them flooded into the Xuanji Sect, management would be a major problem, and naturally, the best of the best would have to be selected!
"Next!"
Sushang opened a scroll and said in a steady voice.
A young man walked out of the crowd to the open space. He was well-dressed and looked like a wealthy young master.
He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Sushang, "My name is Gu Yu, and I choose to challenge others!"
Sushang nodded slightly, then raised her eyes to observe his performance.
Gu Yu glanced around and casually pointed to one person. "You're the one. Come on, let's go!"
That person went on stage!
The Xuanji Sect provided them with swords, so they each took one and began to fight fiercely. After a short while, the result was in: Gu Yu had won!
According to the rules, he can choose to stop at this point, or he can choose to continue the challenge.
Gu Yu challenges others once again!
Another victory!
After defeating ten people in a row, he randomly beckoned to one of them. The young man was a little intimidated and said, "I refuse your challenge!"
Yes, he has the right to refuse!
"Coward!"
Gu Yu said dismissively.
The young man found the derogatory title hard to accept, but considering the former's undefeated record, he let it go. He would rather fail at the Sword Testing Stele than be utterly humiliated in public.
"Who else!"
Gu Yu looked around smugly, and many people unconsciously stepped back.
Suddenly, Gu Yu pointed at a young man and shouted, "Hey! Kid, you look pretty cocky, aren't you? You got a problem with that?"
Following their gaze, everyone looked in the same direction and saw a child standing on a high ground.
"Isn't that Cang Tong? A disciple of the Xuanji Sect!"
"This Gu Yu is incredibly audacious; it even dares to challenge someone's formal disciple!"
"Teach him a lesson!"
After Cang Tong was discovered, there was much discussion.
Because Gu Yu arrived precisely on time, he paid no attention to anyone except Sushang and Yue Heng, so his provocation of Cang Tong was understandable.
Cang Tong stared intently at him, then jumped from the rock into the battle circle and picked up a sword.
Although he is not very old, he has reached the Third Stage of the Thousand Autumns Realm in the past few years at the Xuanji Sect. This is an absolute genius that is unattainable among his peers.
The two drew their swords simultaneously, and after ten moves, the victor was decided!
Gu Yu won!
He smugly twirled Cang Tong's sword, shrugging, "So the Xuanji Sect is nothing special! Even their formal disciple can't last ten moves against me! Really pathetic!"
Cang Tong clenched his fist, wisps of Origin Power swirling around it, and asked coldly, "Is that so?"
Through the competition just now, he roughly understood that this Gu Yu was at the Ninth Stage of the Thousand Autumns Realm!
"Damn it! You have the nerve to bully a thirteen-year-old!"
Have some shame!
You're almost thirty!
"Who is this? They have no class at all!"
His arrogance and smugness angered those around him, who condemned him.
Upon seeing this, Sushang's brows gradually furrowed.
Having heard so many complaints, Gu Yu gradually lost his temper. He glared at Cang Tong and said, "Look at you, so tall and strong, and you're just a little kid?!"
Cang Tong withdrew his attack and said calmly, "I don't want to talk to you."
With that, he returned to the rock and stood there.
Gu Yu ground his back teeth. He had clearly won, but he was being verbally abused for bullying a child! It was so disgraceful!
"Does anyone here have any fighting skills? Let me make this clear first, the old, weak, sick, and disabled can get out of here! Or, is anyone from the Xuanji Sect coming out?" Gu Yu shouted arrogantly at the crowd.
"Are you here to cause trouble?" someone asked angrily.
"I've come seeking defeat! Who's willing to give me a good beating? If no one does, I'm willing to take you all on one-on-one and beat you all out of Eastern Dawn Valley!"
Gu Yu crossed his arms and said with a grin.
Many people couldn't stand it anymore!
Unfortunately, they were about the same age as Gu Yu, and at that age, there weren't many whose cultivation surpassed his!
"How about... Elder, you fight me? Let me see the power of the Xuanji Sect, okay? Just so you know, no crying afterwards!"
Gu Yu suddenly turned around, pointed at Sushang, and said with a grin.
Everyone was stunned!
Someone kindly reminded him, "Do you know who you're provoking?"
Gu Yu looked completely bewildered. "Isn't he an elder of the Xuanji Sect?"
The man exclaimed in surprise, " Sushang is Indestructible Saint! I've copied him, you're really in big trouble!"
Gu Yu's pupils contracted slightly, and he felt a pang of panic.
It's over!
We've met our match!
Is it too late to regret it now?
However, his pride wouldn't allow him to back down!
"Come on, I'm not afraid of anyone!"
Gu Yu said, forcing himself to speak.
Sushang slowly stood up, her pretty face slightly cold, ready to teach this arrogant fellow a lesson!
To the Xuanji Sect in the Xuanji Sect, you'll have to prove your strength!
At this moment.
A cold voice drifted over. "Come, challenge me, do you dare?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a surge of powerful energy swept through, pushing aside the tightly packed wall of people and automatically creating a path. A man in a green robe walked over with a smile on his face!