The outer sect elder scanned the crowd after landing.
Finally, his gaze fell upon Dong Bichao.
Then, he waved at him.
Dong Bichao quickly ran over.
"Something big has happened in the sect," said the outer sect elder as he looked at Dong Bichao. "That is why there will be other elders coming down to check out the assessment. You must seize this opportunity."
"Really?" Dong Bichao was shocked. "What happened?"
"You don't need to know this. Someone will tell you when you go to the inner sect." The outer sect elder said, "The most important thing now is that I used my past relationship to find a Foundation Establishment Stage master for you. That master agreed and has increased the reward. It is now a low-grade wind-element Dharma treasure and a bottle of Spirit Nourishing Pills."
Hiss!
Hearing that, Dong Bichao's eyes lit up.
Spirit Nourishing Pills and the low-grade Dharma treasure were good stuff.
This was especially so for the Spirit Nourishing Pills. Even true disciples might not be able to obtain a single bottle.
It required a massive amount of contribution points to exchange!
He did not expect it to be given out as a reward!
It seemed like something big had happened.
Dong Bichao could not help but wonder.
Then, he said, "Don't worry. There are no opponents that can match me in the competition this time."
"En, that's good." The outer sect elder nodded and said, "Just remember your promise to me."
Then, he waved his hand to dismiss Dong Bichao.
Soon, a few more people arrived in the sky.
One of them looked very young and walked in front of the three of them.
The three people behind him held the disciple's bow and followed behind.
After they came down, the person in the lead exchanged some pleasantries with the outer sect elder.
They seemed to be old acquaintances.
As they chatted, they kept pointing at Dong Bichao.
A woman who had followed that person walked up. She glanced at the people below contemptuously and said, "Everyone, this is my master, an inner sect elder, Niu Chenglong. He is here to take a look at the assessment. As long as you perform well and catch his eye, you will have a chance to be accepted as his disciple."
As soon as the woman finished speaking, the crowd erupted.
Although they had never been to the inner sect, they knew that those who could become elders were definitely Foundation Establishment cultivators.
If one were to become the disciple of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, one's status was several times higher than that of an inner sect disciple.
Furthermore, one would have all sorts of resources. He would practically have reached the peak in one step!
However, some were happy while others were worried. This time, Dong Bichao was simply too strong.
He had actually reached the Eighth level of Qi Refinement in such a barren place like the outer sect.
It was simply unimaginable. No one could stop him!
Many people shook their heads and said.
"It's a pity that he's at the Eighth level of Qi Refinement. His body has been strengthened twice. It's not something that low-level disciples like us can go against!"
"I am destined to miss this opportunity. It is good that Dong Bichao is gone. I will have a chance next time."
"Hmph. I just need to catch the elder's eye. Maybe, if I perform well, the Foundation Establishment Elder will take a liking to me?"
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Compared to the others, Dong Bichao had a smile on his face. He confidently stood at the front and raised his head.
He would definitely win this time.
The others were all at the Seventh level Qi Refinement realm. They could not compare to him at all.
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Soon, the assessment officially began.
Firstly, the elder wanted to expose those who were just idling around.
Many people lined up in front of the outer sect elder to unleash their auras.
"Zhang Ming, Second level of Qi Refinement, failed, to be sent back."
"Xu Cong, First level of Qi Refinement, failed, to be sent back."
"Zhang Meimei, Third level of Qi Refinement, failed, to be sent back."
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The people who were going to be sent back stood at the side dejectedly and waited for the assessment to end before being sent down the mountain.
Everyone saw this scene.
Those who knew they were going to pass couldn't help but point at them.
"Tsk tsk, these trash really are wasting time."
"That's right. It's good to leave the mountain early. It'll save us a lot of resources."
"That Zhang Meimei is such a pity. She's so pretty, yet she didn't listen to me. She deserves to be chased down the mountain."
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The outer sect elder did not stop the disdain of the surrounding people.
Because this was also a crucial scene for them to maintain their vigilance.
If they don't cultivate diligently, one of them will be the one kicked out the next time!
As someone who had been in charge of the outer sect for so many years, the outer sect elder understood the logic behind it.
Soon, it was Zhang Lin's turn.
Trembling with fear, he walked over and unleashed his pitiful aura.
"Zhang Lin, First level of Qi Refinement, failed, to be sent back."
Hearing this, Zhang Lin closed his eyes in disappointment.
In the end, he sighed and shook his head helplessly, thinking that fate was unfair!
Then it was Chu Feng's turn.
Zhang Lin smiled when he saw Chu Feng.
Compared to himself, Chu Feng had been working very hard recently.
If he still didn't pass, it would be an interesting blow to him.
Thus, just as Chu Feng was about to step forward, Zhang Lin patted Chu Feng's shoulder and encouraged him, "Chu Feng, you can do it! You can definitely stay behind."
Looking at Zhang Lin in front of him, Chu Feng was astonished and didn't know what he meant.
However, he did not ask further. He shook his head and walked up.
Behind him, Zhang Lin's expression had already changed.
He looked at Chu Feng's next performance with anticipation!
Chu Feng didn't know what Zhang Lin was thinking. He walked straight up to the outer sect elder.
Upon seeing who it was, the outer sect elder raised his head in shock.
It was actually that hardworking child!
Unfortunately.
He had an Inferior spirit root.
Thinking up to this point, the outer sect elder had already thought of what to say next.
Chu Feng, who had come forward, didn't know that his result had already been determined by the outer sect elders.
Hence, he unleashed his aura.
The outer sect elder who was about to speak was taken aback.
He stared at Chu Feng in disbelief.
"Are you really Chu Feng?"
"Of course." Chu Feng nodded.
"How did you reach the Sixth level of Qi Refinement?" The outer sect elder asked incredulously.
If he remembered correctly, Chu Feng was still at the Third level of Qi Refinement a few days ago.
How could someone break through three realms consecutively and reach the Sixth level of Qi Refinement in just three to four days?
Not to mention that the barrier between the Third and Fourth level of Qi Refinement was a hurdle that could not be easily overcome!
Chu Feng spread out his hands and said innocently, "Would you believe me if I said it was the result of my hard work?"
The outer sect elder looked at Chu Feng and couldn't help but smile.
How could he not believe it?
Other than this, could there be other reasons?
The outer sect was a place where the sect gave disciples with insufficient talent a chance to improve.
Therefore, there were basically no resources for the outer sect disciples at all.
However, what he didn't expect was that Chu Feng, with his Inferior spirit root, could actually reach such a realm in such a short time. It was simply a miracle.
Could it be that he had hidden his abilities during the last test?
But what was his reason for doing so?
The outer sect elder frowned slightly. This was the first time he encountered such a situation after being in charge of the outer sect for so many years!
Compared to the outer sect elder, Zhang Lin, who was standing behind Chu Feng and waiting for him to suffer, was dumbfounded.
He looked at Chu Feng with wide eyes and asked in disbelief, "The Sixth level of Qi Refinement?"
"Impossible, impossible. Last time, he was only at the third level. How can he break through to the sixth level all at once?"
"Elder, elder, you must be mistaken. Please check again."
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