In the Tianyuan Great World,in the Northern Domain,within the Shushan Sword Sect,"Meng Fan,you are the last in this miscellaneous disciple assessment.According to tradition,the last one is eliminated.You will be expelled from the Shushan Sword Sect,"said the Shushan Sword Sect's steward,appearing before Meng Fan.
Meng Fan looked at the steward and showed a hint of surprise on his face.He had only been in this world for less than two days,and he was already facing expulsion from the sect?This was not the script he had expected at the beginning!
Meng Fan,who had integrated the memories of the host,slightly recalled and asked with some confusion,"Steward Wang,I remember that I was the second to last in this assessment."
Although being second to last was also embarrassing,according to tradition,only the last one would be eliminated.
The steward replied with a cold face,"The last one,Yang Qian,violated the sect's rules and has already been expelled.So now you are the last one."
Hearing this,Meng Fan was left completely bewildered.Was this even possible?
He had just crossed over to this world and was preparing to use the Shushan Sword Sect as a springboard to soar to great heights.If he were expelled from the sect and became a rejected disciple of the Shushan Sword Sect,it would be very difficult to join another sect.
Moreover,this world was extremely dangerous!It was absolutely necessary to stay within the Shushan Sword Sect;otherwise,he might die without even knowing how.
Meng Fan quickly said,"Steward Wang,could you please be lenient?Although Yang Qian violated the rules,he was still the last one in this assessment.Shouldn't the elimination quota still be applied to him?"
As he spoke,he took out a lower-grade spirit stone from his bosom and handed it to Steward Wang.
This lower-grade spirit stone,with three-tenths of its spiritual energy already consumed,was not a valuable item.However,it was all Meng Fan had.As a miscellaneous disciple,and one who was always at risk of being eliminated,it was very difficult for Meng Fan to earn money!
"Brother Meng,let me tell you,you know your own level.Even if you stay this time,the next elimination quota will definitely fall on you again.Why struggle so hard?"The steward said,taking Meng Fan's spirit stone without changing his expression.
A mosquito's leg,no matter how small,is still meat.A lower-grade spirit stone with only seven-tenths of its spiritual energy remaining is still a spirit stone.Don't waste it!
Next to the steward was another miscellaneous disciple who also spoke up,"Brother Meng,you should be very clear that with your mixed spiritual root,you can't make it in the Shushan Sword Sect.It might be better to leave the sect early and find a way to make a living."
This miscellaneous disciple was named Yang Fei.Although they were all miscellaneous disciples,Yang Fei always ranked in the top three in every assessment.Meng Fan couldn't compare with him.
Recently,Yang Fei had been taken as a disciple by the steward,which meant he had a bright future ahead.
[Mixed Spiritual Root]
Hearing these four words,Meng Fan felt a bit helpless.
A mixed spiritual root was the worst kind of spiritual root,even worse than a lower-grade spiritual root!
There were many levels of spiritual roots:mixed spiritual root,lower-grade spiritual root,middle-grade spiritual root,upper-grade spiritual root,top-grade spiritual root,heavenly-grade spiritual root,and divine-grade spiritual root.Just by looking at these levels,one could see how inferior a mixed spiritual root was!
Although a mixed spiritual root was still a spiritual root and stronger than an ordinary person,it could be cultivated,but it was undoubtedly cannon fodder in the world of cultivation.
In short,Meng Fan's predecessor was a typical"waste"at the beginning.
However,Meng Fan,who had crossed over,was not a waste!
Although his body still had a mixed spiritual root,crossing over had brought him a benefit.
Talent——[Swordsmanship to Divinity].
How terrifying was this talent?
Born with a sword heart!
Born with a sword soul!
Born with a sword god!
Any sword technique can be learned at once.
Any sword intent can be understood at once.
Any sword momentum can be grasped at once.
Any sword path...can be integrated and understood!
As long as Meng Fan was given time,he was destined to become a great swordsman.
Unfortunately,he had just crossed over and hadn't had the chance to show his strength yet.He was already facing the crisis of being expelled from the sect.
Although with Meng Fan's[Swordsmanship to Divinity]talent,even if he was expelled from the Shushan Sword Sect,he still had the hope of rising.
But with the Shushan Sword Sect as a high starting point,why go through a hellish beginning?
"Steward Wang,could you please give me another chance?I will work hard to cultivate.I promise I won't be the last one in the next assessment!"Meng Fan said earnestly to Steward Wang.
"Every disciple facing elimination begs me like this,but they are still eliminated next time,"the steward sighed.
"However,what you said is not entirely unreasonable.The last one in this assessment was indeed Yang Qian.Technically,you are the second to last.It is a bit inappropriate for me to eliminate you now!"
Meng Fan let out a sigh of relief.He knew it was that spirit stone that had worked.
Otherwise,if the steward had come,he would definitely eliminate him!
"Thank you,Steward Wang!"Meng Fan quickly thanked the steward.
The steward nodded and turned to leave.
But just as he took half a step,he turned back and looked at Meng Fan.
"Steward Wang,do you have any other instructions?"Meng Fan quickly asked when he saw the steward turn back.
The steward looked at Meng Fan,smiled,and then said,"Even if I let you off this time,you will still be eliminated in the next assessment.How about I show you a way out?"
Show me a way out?
Meng Fan was a bit suspicious.Did the effect of that spirit stone really last so long?
The steward didn't seem like someone who hadn't seen the world!
"What way out,Steward Wang?"
"Go to the Sword Pavilion and become a sword-guarding disciple."
"Sword Pavilion?Sword-guarding disciple?"
"That's right.The sword-guarding disciple of the Sword Pavilion has a status equivalent to that of an outer-sect disciple.You won't have to participate in the miscellaneous disciple assessments anymore,and you won't have to worry about being eliminated."
Miscellaneous disciples like Meng Fan didn't have the qualification to enter the Sword Pavilion.
Only the best outer-sect disciples and higher-level inner-sect disciples had the qualification to take swords from the Sword Pavilion.
So Meng Fan didn't know much about the Sword Pavilion,but in order to stay in the Shushan Sword Sect,he still agreed to the steward's suggestion.
...
A moment later,Meng Fan took the token of the sword-guarding disciple from the steward and prepared to report to the Sword Pavilion.
Although he had doubts,he thought the steward wouldn't be so kind as to let him take such an advantage.
But if there was an advantage to be taken,it would be foolish not to take it.Even if there were any troubles,he would deal with them as they came!
Moreover,as a miscellaneous disciple who was about to be eliminated,he didn't have anything worth the steward's greed.
The only spirit stone he had was already given to the steward!
The steward,who was next to Yang Fei,watched Meng Fan's retreating figure and frowned slightly.He asked in confusion,"Master,didn't Senior Brother Qian ask you to expel Meng Fan?Why did you not only keep him but also let him enter the Sword Pavilion?Aren't you offending Senior Brother Qian?Senior Brother Qian is the son of Elder Qian.You don't need to offend him!"
The steward sneered.
"What do you know?This kid is definitely going to die!"