“Therefore, today, according to the Tenth Elder, the position of Saint of our Sect will be decided.”
“What are your opinions, gentlemen?”
After the Sect Master finished speaking, he stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the Elders below.
“Reporting to the Sect Master, we have no objections.”
“Neither do I.”
“Neither do I.”
As the Elders expressed their stances one after another, the Sect Master slumped into his seat, as if all his strength had left him.
“Since that's the case, let's begin.”
The Sect Master waved his hand casually, then staggered to his feet and walked towards the back.
As soon as the Saint emerged, his death would not be far off.
“Why does the Sect Master look unwell?”
“I don't know, but let's quickly decide the Saint's position. When the Saint comes out, this old man still needs to go into seclusion.”
“What seclusion are you talking about? Even if you die, you won't Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage. You might as well enjoy life like me.”
Boom!
Just as the Elders were bickering, a huge roar suddenly erupted from the square outside the main hall. A massive arena broke out of the ground and was slowly rising.
The entire arena was cast in gold, and it was only activated when major events occurred.
“I announce that the Saint assessment officially begins.”
In the sky, Chu Xue stood barefoot in mid-air, speaking slowly.
Then she looked down at the three of them, a mysterious charm on her face.
At this moment, the Law Enforcement Elder walked out from the side, holding a scroll in his hand, and slowly unrolled it in the center of the golden arena.
Ye Lin, Li Miaoling, and Shi Jian all stood with their hands behind their backs, quietly waiting.
“The first stage of the Saint assessment: strength comparison.”
“Personal Disciple Li Miaoling has the assistance of seven Great Sects.”
“Personal Disciple Shi Jian has the assistance of six Great Sects.”
“Personal Disciple Ye Lin has the assistance of Five Great Sects.”
After the Law Enforcement Elder finished speaking, Li Miaoling smiled, a very happy smile.
“Two Junior Brothers, I apologize, but it seems Senior Sister is one step ahead.”
Li Miaoling turned and bowed to Ye Lin and Shi Jian. Shi Jian's face was filled with regret, while Ye Lin's expression remained unchanged.
“Not bad, this girl is good. However, the Sect Master of the Sect has always been male. If a female becomes the Sect Master, I'm afraid…”
“Afraid of what? As long as they have talent and aptitude, who cares if they're male or female? I'm telling you, old man, hurry up and roll into your grave.”
“Fourth Elder, don't you dare go out and fight if you're not convinced?”
After he spoke, several Elders commented one after another. Being in seclusion all day was boring and dull. Now that everyone was finally gathered, who cared about their status?
Relax.
“However.”
At this moment, the Law Enforcement Elder spoke again, causing the entire scene to quiet down. Everyone looked at the Law Enforcement Elder, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
“Personal Disciple Ye Lin has the strong assistance of Dan Valley and Giant Hammer Sect. After our discussion, we have decided.”
“In the first stage, Personal Disciple Ye Lin wins.”
As the Law Enforcement Elder finished speaking, Li Miaoling turned to look at Ye Lin, her face filled with disbelief.
She had worked so hard, attempting to suppress Ye Lin in the first stage, so that even if she wasn't Ye Lin's opponent in the second stage, she would still have a chance.
But why?
“Why? I'm not convinced.”
At this moment, Li Miaoling suddenly turned to look at the Law Enforcement Elder, and her Master, the Fifth Elder, also frowned and looked at the Law Enforcement Elder, her Foundation Establishment Peak Aura fully revealed.
And the Law Enforcement Elder, who was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage Late Phase, looked displeased when facing this Aura.
“After multiple decisions with the Sect Master, Grand Elder, and Tenth Elder.”
“We believe that the combined value of Dan Valley and Giant Hammer Sect can surpass a major power. Therefore, in the first stage, Ye Lin wins.”
After the Law Enforcement Elder finished speaking again, Li Miaoling fell silent. Of course, she knew the value of Dan Valley and Giant Hammer Sect, but she was just unwilling.
“Since there are no objections, let's begin the second stage, the strength assessment. Please, six, no, please, three Personal Disciples draw lots to decide.”
Realizing he had misspoken, the Law Enforcement Elder quickly corrected himself. He looked up, and of the original six Personal Disciples, only three remained.
“Three of you, draw lots.”
The Law Enforcement Elder walked over with a cylindrical container. Shi Jian reached out and grabbed a wooden stick, as did Ye Lin and Li Miaoling.
Ye Lin picked up the wooden stick, and on it, two large characters were clearly written.
“Bye.”
Handing the wooden stick to the Law Enforcement Elder, Ye Lin looked at the two people beside him.
The first battle would begin with the two of them.
“The first battle: Personal Disciple Li Miaoling versus Personal Disciple Shi Jian. Personal Disciple Ye Lin has a bye.”
As the Law Enforcement Elder finished his announcement, Li Miaoling and Shi Jian stepped onto the arena.
“Junior Brother Shi, give up.”
Li Miaoling held her long sword in her right hand, looking calmly at Shi Jian opposite her.
“Senior Sister, we've come this far. Do you think I'll give up? Come on, it's impossible for me to surrender unless you make me lose convincingly.”
“Since you insist, then I will satisfy you.”
After speaking, the two began to fight. For a moment, the entire arena was turbulent, and the sounds of weapons clashing were incessant.
“Li Miaoling's Aura is directly approaching Foundation Establishment Peak, while Shi Jian's Aura is at Foundation Establishment Stage Late Phase, slightly unstable. It seems he has just had a Breakthrough.”
“The outcome of the two is decided.”
Below the stage, Ye Lin looked at the two and quickly analyzed.
“Hiss, indeed, the future must be handed over to the younger generation. Watching their battle, even my heart is trembling.”
“That's right, facing either of them, even this old man wouldn't dare say he has a hundred percent certainty.”
As time passed, the battle on the arena had reached a fever pitch, and both of them used their trump cards.
“Go down.”
With a delicate shout from Li Miaoling, Shi Jian's entire body immediately fell off the arena, covered in sword wounds, but none were fatal.
“First battle: Personal Disciple Li Miaoling wins.”
“Second battle: Personal Disciple Li Miaoling versus Personal Disciple Ye Lin, to begin in half an hour.”
After the Law Enforcement Elder finished speaking, Li Miaoling began to calm her breathing and immediately sat cross-legged in the center of the arena.
She began to recover her expended Qi.
“Personal Disciple Ye Lin? Who is Ye Lin? Why haven't I heard of this person?”
“He is Chu Xue's new Disciple. I advise you to shut up, or you might get into trouble.”
After speaking, that Elder secretly glanced at Chu Xue in the sky and said no more.
In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed quickly.
Ye Lin walked onto the arena with his hands behind his back, while Li Miaoling's Aura was soaring, clearly having recovered to her Peak state.
“Junior Brother, I never expected that my final formidable opponent would be you.”
Looking at Ye Lin in front of her, Li Miaoling gave a self-mocking smile. The person she had previously considered the least threatening had now grown to such an extent.
“The competition begins.”
“Junior Brother, be careful.”
As the Law Enforcement Elder shouted loudly, Li Miaoling quickly rushed towards Ye Lin, radiating a bone-chilling Aura.
“Tiger's Roar in the Mountains and Forests.”
Ye Lin let out a low roar and threw a punch.
Immediately, a huge phantom of a fierce tiger enveloped Ye Lin, and with a roar from the fierce tiger, an irresistible Aura rose.
Before the fight even began, Li Miaoling was already slightly inferior in terms of Aura.
“Damn it, what a powerful Aura! Ice Sword, Slash!”