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Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: The First Test

Ren arrived at the Sect and went straight to the Elder's Hall to report his mission. He presented the rare herbs he had collected and was commended for his successful journey. The Elder praised Ren's dedication and hard work, and he was given a few days to rest before his next assignment.

During his rest, Ren practiced the Iron Fist technique he had learned from the Rare Graded Body Enhancement Scroll. He wanted to perfect it before using it in a real fight. He also meditated and trained his ability, honing his skills and expanding his range.

One day, Ren was summoned to the Sect's training grounds. He saw a group of cultivators gathered around, and he realized that it was a test. The Sect's leaders had chosen a few cultivators to test their skills and abilities. It was a way to determine who was fit to take on more challenging missions and who needed further training.

Ren was nervous but excited. This was his chance to prove himself and show the Sect that he was ready for more difficult assignments. He stood among the other cultivators, waiting for the test to begin.

The first part of the test was a series of physical challenges. The cultivators were tasked to climb a tall wall, run through an obstacle course, and lift heavy boulders. Ren was confident in his physical abilities, thanks to the Iron Fist technique he had learned. He tackled the challenges with ease, impressing the other cultivators and the Sect's leaders.

The second part of the test was a demonstration of their abilities. The cultivators were given a target to hit with their abilities. Ren stepped forward and focused his mind. He released his ability and aimed at the target. His ability flew towards it, but something unexpected happened. The target exploded, sending debris flying everywhere.

Ren was shocked. He had never experienced such a strong reaction from his ability before. He realized that he had underestimated the power of the Iron Fist technique and his ability combined. He looked around and saw that the other cultivators were equally surprised.

The Sect's leaders were not pleased. They scolded Ren for using such a powerful technique in front of the other cultivators. They reminded him of the Sect's rules against drawing unwanted attention and using powerful techniques unnecessarily. Ren felt ashamed and regretful. He had let his excitement get the best of him, and now he had caused trouble for himself and the Sect.

The leaders decided to give Ren another chance. They tasked him with a special mission to redeem himself. Ren was to retrieve an important artifact that had been stolen by a rogue cultivator. The artifact was a powerful weapon that could cause destruction in the wrong hands. Ren knew that this was his chance to make things right.

Ren left the Sect and embarked on his new mission. He was determined to succeed and prove his worth to the Sect's leaders. He realized that he had a lot to learn and that his journey was far from over. He couldn't wait to see what other challenges and adventures lay ahead.

As Ren traveled towards his destination, he couldn't help but reflect on his mistake during the test. He knew he had to be more careful with his abilities and use them only when necessary. He couldn't afford to cause any more trouble for himself or the Sect.

When Ren arrived at the location where the artifact was rumored to be held, he found a small group of cultivators guarding it. Ren approached them and asked for the artifact's return, but the cultivators refused. They saw Ren as just another Sect cultivator trying to stop them, and they were prepared to fight.

Ren tried to reason with them, but they wouldn't listen. He drew his sword and prepared for battle. The cultivators attacked, but Ren used his Iron Fist technique to counter their moves. He was amazed at how effortlessly he could take down his opponents with the technique.

After a few minutes of fighting, Ren managed to defeat the cultivators and retrieve the artifact. He realized that he had become much stronger since joining the Sect. He had honed his skills and gained valuable experience on his journey.

Ren returned to the Sect and presented the artifact to the Elder. The Elder was impressed by Ren's dedication and bravery. He praised Ren for his successful mission and acknowledged that he had learned from his mistake during the test.

Ren was overjoyed. He had proven himself to the Sect's leaders, and he had learned a valuable lesson. He knew that his journey was far from over, and there were still many challenges to come. But he was ready for them, and he was eager to continue his training and become a powerful cultivator.

As time passed, Ren continued to train and improve his skills. He took on more challenging missions and successfully completed them. He also made new friends and allies in the Sect, who helped him on his journey.

One day, Ren received a message from the Elder. The message stated that a group of powerful cultivators from a rival Sect were planning to attack the Sect. The Elder needed Ren's help to defend the Sect and protect its members.

Ren was honored to be chosen for such an important mission. He gathered a group of his most trusted allies and set out to prepare for the attack. They trained hard and developed strategies to defend the Sect.

When the day of the attack arrived, Ren and his allies were ready. The rival Sect's cultivators launched their attack, but Ren and his allies were able to hold them off. Ren used his Iron Fist technique to take down many of the attackers, and his allies used their abilities to counter the enemy's moves.

The battle was intense and lasted for hours, but in the end, Ren and his allies emerged victorious. The rival Sect's cultivators retreated, and the Sect was safe once again.

The Elder and the other Sect leaders were impressed by Ren's bravery and skill. They praised him and his allies for their successful defense of the Sect. Ren knew that this was just the beginning of his journey as a cultivator, and he was excited to see what other challenges lay ahead.