Volume 1 Chapter 23 One Cry Shocks Everyone

  In the ancestral hall, Yu Diejun had not yet finished speaking, but the situation had already undergone a drastic change. Yu Diejun couldn't help but smile and say: "This child is extraordinary, truly surprising!"

  Zhong Jun's face had become extremely unsightly. For someone who had cultivated his energy to the point of forming a protective aura, it was easy not to reveal his emotions on his face. But at this moment, Zhong Jun did not want to conceal his anger.

  Qin Heng was his most favored disciple, with a talent that surpassed the ordinary. In the mysterious and dark arts, he made rapid progress. Given time, he would become one of the top figures among the direct disciples.

  For this, Zhong Jun used various means to avoid the sect's rules and lent the Northern Ming Sword to Qin Heng, hoping that Qin Heng could obtain first place.

  Who would have thought that Qin Heng was actually killed by Gao Huan, and the Northern Ming Sword was also taken away by Gao Huan. Zhong Jun didn't care about the Northern Ming Sword, but he was heartbroken over the death of his proud disciple in the future, and losing face in public made him even more furious.

  But it has come to this, Zhong Jun's great abilities are of no use even in front of the other four leaders. This tone can only be endured with a hard heart.

  Qilin Hall's first seat, Yun Fei, seemed to smile but not quite, narrowing his eyes as he glanced at Miao Ying. In his heart, he thought: "This play you're performing is lively, I'll also cooperate with you a bit."

  The light and shadow on the jade pendant turned, and Fei Xue's delicate and charming figure appeared. On the opposite side of the corridor, Gao Huan was rapidly approaching.

  At this sight, Miao Ying's delicate face sank slightly. Fei Xue was exceptionally talented in her technique and was also clever and quick-witted, with a unique understanding of the technique. When she performed it, one could always see that dazzling spiritual light, which was what Miao Ying valued most about her inner disciple.

  Among hundreds of inner disciples, Fei Xue absolutely qualifies to be among the top three. Miao Ying originally had confidence in Fei Xue, thinking that she had the ability to cope with any difficulties.

  But Gao Huan's previous ferocious and powerful performance made Miao Ying a little worried about Fei Xue. It can be said that Gao Huan's Golden Five-Phase Wheel is very effective in suppressing low-level cultivators, especially in narrow spaces where Fei Xue has no chance of winning.

  Now Miao Ying just hopes Fei Xue can see the situation and admit defeat automatically.

  The situation after Gao Huan and Fei Xue met was beyond everyone's expectations.

  Gao Huan had just exited the passageway when he sensed Ao Fei Xue's familiar aura. Fei Xue also immediately jumped out from a corner of the stone wall, happily saying: "Brother..."

  Gao Huan lost his smile, and indeed, heaven was on his side. He had originally calculated the position of the Wan Jie Cave to be able to meet Fei Xue. But as he killed his way over, he never saw a shadow of Fei Xue, and in his heart, he was very disappointed.

  At this time, encountering flying snow not only saves a lot of time but also allows them to advance together with the flying snow. Even if there are still several levels ahead, relying on their combined strength, they can rush there at the fastest speed.

  What happened next was simple, Gaohuan and Feixue's bronze medal combined to open the passage. Although Feixue still needed six more passes to open the passage, because it was opened by Gaohuan, the bronze medal imprint on him had accumulated thirty other bronze medal auras, so the opened passage would be calculated according to Gaohuan's score.

  Two people walked through the corridor and directly entered the ancestral hall.

  In the grand and magnificent hall, there was only the head of the sect and the elder, but no sign of any inner disciples. In Gao Huan's heart, he couldn't help but feel a few parts excited, ten years of hidden endurance, finally got the harvest today. Even someone as calm and determined as him couldn't help but reveal a few parts excitement.

  Fei Xue smiled, becoming a flower. Unlike Gao Huan's excitement, Fei Xue didn't have that much sentimentality. Becoming a true disciple with her brother was the most perfect ending. In her heart, there was only infinite satisfaction and happiness.

  Gao Huan and Fei Xue's emotions were fluctuating wildly, but they still managed to maintain a certain level of calmness. They lit incense in the large censer one after another, then kowtowed and paid their respects to the ancestral tablet. After completing the ritual of paying homage to their ancestors according to the sect's rules, Gao Huan and Fei Xue greeted the several First Seats and Elders present at the scene.

  Several first seats had different expressions, only Bai Hu Tang's first seat, Fa Xiang, had a calm and composed expression, seemingly without any excitement about Gao Huan's first place.

  Gao Huan and Fei Xue surprisingly knew each other and could work together in perfect harmony. This was completely beyond Ren Yunfei's expectations. He had calculated everything, but hadn't anticipated this possibility. As a result, Fei Xue gained an advantage and became the second true disciple. Ren Yunfei could only secretly sigh in his heart, while still having to encourage Gao Huan and Fei Xue on the surface.

  This result made Miao Ying laugh with great joy. On the spot, she rewarded Fei Xue with a 4th-grade mid-quality artifact, Flying Swan Wing.

  Fei Xue is so favored that Gao Huan can't help but feel a little envious. In comparison, Fa Xiang's expressionless face, like a carved statue, makes Gao Huan's heart even colder.

  No surprises, it seems that for a long time to come, I'll have to deal with this paralyzed face. Gao Huan stood behind Fa Xiang and sighed inwardly at his misfortune. Unfortunately, even as a true disciple, he didn't have the qualifications to choose his master.

  The crowd waited for more than an hour before the top ten were finally decided. Except for Gao Huan and Fei Xue, the other eight people were all injured, looking pitiful.

  Bai Shan got third, Yue Zhen fourth, and Ye Chui eighth. Except for Ye Chui, the other inner disciples looked like they had seen a ghost when they saw Gao Huan, their facial expressions were extremely rich and colorful.

  They just couldn't understand why Gao Huan could get the first place.

  "First place, Wu Kong, awarded the Four-Stage Upper Grade Five Elements Return to Origin Jade Belt. Second place, Fei Xue, awarded the Four-Stage Middle Grade Mysterious Ice Sword Equipment. Third place, Bai Shan, awarded the Four-Stage Lower Grade Black Gold Inner Armor..."

  On the lotus-shaped high platform built with red jade, the first seat of Qilin Hall, Ren Yunfei announced the list of winners at the end of the year. Gao Huan, Feixue and other ten true disciples who advanced in the competition stood in a row under the lotus platform, waiting to receive the rewards for this competition.

  Behind Gao Huan and others, more than 2,000 people from the Tianlian Sect were arranged in order according to their sect identity. On the vast square, only Ren Yunfei's voice was echoing.

  After Ren Yunfei finished announcing, Gao Huan and others came forward to receive the award one after another. Gao Huan, who held the Five-line Return-to-Origin Jade Belt, became the most eye-catching figure at this conference.

  Carrying the name of waste material, struggling to survive for many years, but in this year's big competition, it suddenly soared to the sky. This kind of contrast, Gao Huan's story, is extremely legendary and motivating.

  Everyone in the sect is now very interested in Gao Huan. When Gao Huan went on stage to receive the award, he walked steadily, with a calm expression, slender figure, and deep facial features. Under the gaze of thousands of eyes from top to bottom of the sect, he completed the award ceremony with ease. Throughout the process, there was no excitement or loss of composure, and his calm and composed demeanor left a deep impression on people.

  It's worth noting that the thousands of people staring at him are not ordinary people, and there are also top-notch strongmen among them. Such a strongman can kill Gao Huan out of thin air with just a hint of divine intent. As the center of attention for all, the pressure Gao Huan bears is not something others can imagine.

  Behind Ren Yunfei stood Miao Ying, who couldn't help but mock: "This Wu Kong, he and Fa Xiang are made from the same mold."

  Miao Ying and others of her caliber can communicate freely through divine thoughts, let alone being heard by others, even looking at them would not reveal any unusual signs.

  Yu Diejun said calmly, "The law is indeed good luck. I think Wu Kong's heart is deep and enduring, and he has a great talent for martial arts, with exceptional comprehension skills. If nothing unexpected happens, he will surely achieve something in the future."

  Miao Ying coldly snorted, "It's not easy to come up with an unexpected move. But now it's not necessary to provoke Fa Xiang. He wants to start from the Buddhist secret method, combine the sect's secret transmission to find the ultimate mystery of Hong Lian Zu Shi breaking through the void. However, his Jiuyou Shipang Jingang Zhuanlun Secret Storage is incomplete, and now he's single-mindedly searching for the 'Future Star宿万劫经'. He's using several disciples as test subjects, his ambition can't be said to be small, but it's also too big, so he doesn't have the mind to fight with us. Let him go..."

  Yu Diejun nodded slightly, not wanting to say more about the law. The topic turned and said: "I see Fei Xue is clever and sharp, with a natural talent for Taoist techniques that is unmatched in the three generations of disciples, and can be called the crown of the three generations of disciples. Even Wu Kong is far inferior to her. This time you have indeed taken in a good disciple."

  Talking about Fei Xue, Miao Ying also likes her very much. "Not bad, if she uses her heart, she will have the hope of advancing to the seventh rank of Yangshen within a hundred years. Her personality is also clever and decisive, enough to make my sect flourish."

  Miao Ying's words were understated, but a 7th-level Yangshen was incredibly powerful and known as a Tianjie strongman, transcending many mundane restraints. Wherever they went, they would be treated with great respect, even by emperors who would treat them as honored guests. Fei Xue had the potential to form a Yangshen within 100 years, making her an indispensable, world-class talent for the Tianlian Sect, which had a deep foundation.

  At this time, the ten true disciples all went up to the lotus platform to receive their rewards. Except for Bai Shan and Yue Zhen, who looked a bit ugly, the others were all in high spirits, with two of them even trembling with excitement.

  Under the gaze of thousands of people in the sect, receiving rewards and becoming a true disciple is the most glorious moment in their lives. How can they not be excited?

  Almost at the back of the queue, Feng Bin and Zheng He, the guards of Qinglong Hall, were also watching this scene. Feng Bin glanced at Zheng He with a triumphant expression.

  Before, Zheng He looked down on Gao Huan as a useless person. Zheng He also ridiculed him for chatting with Gao Huan. But in the blink of an eye, Gao Huan has become a true disciple, with a bright future ahead, and it wouldn't be surprising if he became the sect master. Zheng He can only stay under Gao Huan's feet, never having the chance to surpass him.

  Feng Bin was even happier that he had bet one note on who would become the true disciple, and he won against Gao Huan. The odds of 1 to 50 allowed Feng Bin to make a small fortune. Now Feng Bin only regretted not betting that Gao Huan would come in first, which would have been 1 to 300.

  Zheng He looked at Gao Huan on the stage with a face full of jealousy. Obviously a waste, yet he took first place in the grand competition, it's truly unimaginable. "This kid, what kind of luck did he rely on?!"

  Actually, many people in the square shared the same view as Zheng He. In their opinion, Gao Huan's first place was largely due to luck. Who knows how many people, after being shocked, became jealous of Gao Huan for becoming a true disciple and jealous of the Wu Xing Gui Yuan belt in his hand.