The surrounding Outer Sect Disciples discussed animatedly, and for a time, the entire venue became noisy with voices.
“Look, Ye Lin is here! I recognize him, it’s him!”
At this moment, someone shouted, and the crowded people instantly parted, making way for him.
Ye Lin climbed from a Utility Disciple to an Outer Sect Disciple in just half a year, earning immense admiration from both Outer Sect Disciples and former Utility Disciples.
When a person becomes powerful enough, those left behind can only look up to him, rather than feel jealousy.
Following the path cleared by the Outer Sect Disciples, Ye Lin arrived on the arena. The arena was empty at this time; Lin Ziyou had clearly not arrived yet.
Upon reaching the arena, Ye Lin looked around, feeling as if he was looking down on all the mountains. Last time, he stood here to compete for the Utility Supervisor position.
This time, he came to compete for an Inner Sect Disciple spot, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
“Hiss, what a powerful Aura! This person, merely standing there, exudes the demeanor of a domineering king. It’s truly admirable.”
“If you can’t flatter, you just force it, right?”
Ye Lin stood on the arena for a full half an hour, which made countless Outer Sect Disciples below begin to complain.
“I’ve long been fed up with these Inner Sect Disciples. They look down on people all day, acting so arrogant. The resources an Inner Sect Disciple gets in a month are equivalent to ten years of resources for an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple.”
“Yeah, but they are strong, so what can we do?”
Due to this unfair system, the Qingyun Sect Outer Sect Disciples had no good impression of the Inner Sect Disciples.
We Outer Sect Disciples toil all day for resources, and we even have performance targets to meet each month. Moreover, if we’re not careful, we might even die on the way to completing a mission.
And what about you Inner Sect Disciples? You receive abundant resources all day, and there's no point system. It simply makes others green with envy.
After a while, a young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, dressed in black, hurried over.
“My apologies, I was delayed by something. Hurry up and make your move. After I deal with you, I still need to prepare for entering the Inner Sect Secret Realm.”
Lin Ziyou, who had rushed over, glanced disdainfully at the surrounding Outer Sect Disciples, then spoke to Ye Lin.
From beginning to end, he showed no regard for Ye Lin.
Previously, the challengers were Inner Sect Disciples at Qi Training Eighth Layer, which allowed these Outer Sect Disciples to enter the Inner Sect.
But him? Lin Ziyou was at Qi Training Ninth Layer. With such strength, even within the Inner Sect, he would be considered mid-tier.
“Are you sure, Senior Brother? This punch of mine might take your life.”
Ye Lin clenched his fist, his tone somewhat playful.
He had a good temper, but after waiting for this person on the arena for a full half an hour, even someone with the best temper would lose their patience.
“Outer Sect people are mere ants.”
Lin Ziyou looked disdainful. The person in front of him was at most Qi Training Eighth Layer, while he was a top expert at Qi Training Ninth Layer.
Even if he let him have three moves, he didn't think he could do anything to him.
“Damn it, so arrogant.”
As soon as Lin Ziyou spoke, he immediately incurred public wrath. The Outer Sect Disciples below stared at him with angry faces, but made no move.
They still knew how to distinguish the occasion. If their strength was inferior, they could only endure it.
“This person is so arrogant and conceited. In that case, I will first test his general strength, give him the illusion that he is mediocre, and then, when he underestimates me, I will deliver a killing blow.”
Ye Lin thought to himself, this person is, after all, at Qi Training Ninth Layer, one level higher than himself. If he were to confront him head-on, even if he could win, it would take a lot of effort.
“Senior Brother, since you are so confident, then watch this punch closely.”
Then Ye Lin channeled the Spiritual Qi in his body and punched towards Lin Ziyou. This punch went straight for his face.
“Quite a vicious strike, aren’t you?”
Lin Ziyou sneered, directly throwing a punch. When the two fists collided, a low explosion immediately resounded throughout the arena.
Thump, thump, thump.
Under this punch, Ye Lin retreated three steps, while Lin Ziyou retreated half a step. The difference was evident in one punch.
“It’s still a bit difficult to fight across ranks without using Spiritual Fire.”
Ye Lin rubbed his numb arm. He hadn't used the power of Spiritual Fire just now, and trying to defeat Lin Ziyou in front of him was somewhat unrealistic.
“Hmph, I thought you were so impressive? Is that all?”
Lin Ziyou, who had taken Ye Lin’s punch, became even more disdainful of Ye Lin. He had thought the person in front of him was very powerful.
He didn't expect him to be just an ordinary Qi Training Eighth Layer practitioner.
“Hmph, wasting my time. You’ve wasted a full five minutes of my time. In that case, I’ll cripple one of your arms as a lesson.”
At this moment, Lin Ziyou moved.
“Ascending Dragon Fist.”
An incomplete Dragon head appeared on Lin Ziyou's right arm. At the same time, a faint, earth-shattering Dragon roar echoed in the surrounding air.
Ye Lin suddenly felt as if his mind was losing control, but in an instant, he regained his composure.
“Holy cow, Ascending Dragon Fist? This is a Profound Rank Low-Rank fist technique, one of the Sect's foundational Martial Skills!”
“With this Aura, I’m afraid Junior Brother Ye Lin won’t be able to withstand it, will he?”
Seeing Lin Ziyou's Aura, the Outer Sect Disciples below expressed their worries.
“Now’s the time.”
Seeing this, Ye Lin felt no fear at all; instead, he was filled with Battle Intent.
“Seven Kill Fist, kill!”
Ye Lin roared, his body surging with Spiritual Qi. At the same time, the Spiritual Fire in his Dantian also began to move, attaching itself to his right arm.
And this time, after the previous punch's test, Lin Ziyou was clearly underestimating him.
Boom! Crack!
A loud bang echoed throughout the entire square, and the arena beneath their feet trembled slightly.
Crack!
With a crisp sound, Lin Ziyou was instantly sent flying backward, his body crashing heavily against a wooden pillar at the edge of the arena.
“How is this possible? What did you do?”
Lin Ziyou stared fixedly at Ye Lin, while his right arm was bent into a strange shape, clearly crippled.
And he could feel a stinging pain coming from his right arm, as if a fire was burning his bones, making him wish he were dead.
“Holy cow, Junior Brother Ye Lin won? Incredible! How did he win?”
“To be honest, I didn’t quite see it either. However, he’s already an Inner Sect Disciple, so if you keep calling him Junior Brother, be careful of your life.”
“My apologies, Senior Brother, that punch might have been a bit heavy. Are you alright?”
Seeing Ye Lin's harmless expression, Lin Ziyou was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood onto the arena, then collapsed heavily onto the arena and passed out.
“Senior Brother Huang, I’ve already become an Inner Sect Disciple, right?”
At this moment, Ye Lin stretched his arms and asked Huang Xiong, who was below the arena.
Huang Xiong, who was asked, shuddered violently. At this moment, he felt as if Ye Lin was a devil. He was completely terrified. His previous thoughts were just guesses, but now, they were confirmed.
“Congratulations, Senior Brother Ye Lin! I will now take you to register for the Inner Sect. Please follow me.”
“Mm.”
Ye Lin nodded, about to leave, when he suddenly turned to look at Lin Ziyou, and a transparent panel appeared before his eyes.
Name: Lin Ziyou
Cultivation: Qi Training Ninth Layer
Destiny: Green
Fate: 【Good Luck】 【Heaven's Chosen One】
Destiny: Cultivated his entire life, entered the Golden Core Stage, became a Grand Elder of the Qingyun Sect, but ultimately did not enter the Nascent Soul Stage and died when his Lifespan ran out.
Recent Opportunity: After being defeated by Ye Lin, his Dao Heart was shattered. A month later, he wanted to end it all in the depths of the 100,000-mile great mountain, but discovered a Profound Rank High-Grade Spiritual Fruit, a nirvana fruit, in the Dark Abyss. After consuming it, he underwent a Phoenix Nirvana, his right arm was restored, and his Battle Intent greatly increased.
【Good Luck】: Your luck is better than ordinary people. You always pick up something good when walking on the road. Good luck often allows you to turn danger into safety when encountering a crisis.
【Heaven's Chosen One】: Your life has been smooth sailing. You believe you are not inferior to anyone in your life, and you possess an invincible Battle Intent.