John and the others read the stone tablet, eager to see the rankings of the Core Disciples. According to the Elders and Sect Leader, the rankings would determine what rewards were given after the exam, and John was sure that having a higher rank would be beneficial for more than just those rewards.
The higher he was ranked, the more valuable he would become to the sect, and the more likely they would be to help him and his clan with the Crimson Valley Sect and Bloodfiend Sect.
Adam Fenks had his name listed in dead last, at tenth place. Although John had helped him forcefully qualify as a Core Disciple, it was not earned, and so he was put in dead last. However, last place as a Core Disciple was still miles above the highest ranked Inner Disciple, and so Adam was unable to complain about that.
Several other familiar names popped up as John read down the list. Sixth - Mae Fairie, Fifth -Hartley Randel, Fourth - Russell Barde, Third - June, Second - Mason Light.
First...John Fenix
