54: The passion of a powerful being in the Nascent Soul Realm!

Unlike the silent Infant Transformation Realm Martial Artists at the top, the rest of the Disciples on the spectator stands erupted with enthusiastic roars.

"Zhang Yang! Zhang Yang!"

Especially those Disciples who had joined the Clear Wind Sect in the same year as Zhang Yang; their faces were flushed as they cheered frantically.

In their eyes, it was incredible that their cohort could produce a dark horse like Zhang Yang!

When bragging to others, they could even boast about how they had entered the inner Sect before Zhang Yang did.

In a corner of the spectator stands, Du Qi stared intently at Zhang Yang on the Martial Arts Stage, his fists clenched and his body seemingly trembling slightly.

His Qi surged around him, and his Battle Intent was bursting forth! Clearly, he could not wait to fight Zhang Yang!

Zhang Yang stepped off the Martial Arts Stage. As the Formation's light screen operated, the stage that Zhang Yang had split open gradually closed back together, returning to its original state.

In the next match, Du Qi was up against a Spirit Aperture Realm Ninth Level Martial Artist.

That Disciple was quite straightforward; knowing the disparity in strength and that he had no chance of winning against Du Qi, he felt that making it to the top four was already an unexpected joy, so he directly cupped his fists and conceded.

Seeing the opposing Disciple concede, Du Qi said nothing and simply turned to leave.

Just as Zhang Yang was about to leave, three figures appeared beside him, all wearing appreciative smiles.

"Greetings, Sect Head, Elder Wang, and Senior Jiang Dao." Zhang Yang slightly cupped his hands.

"Mhm, no need for formalities. Come with us first; we have something to discuss with you."

Jiang Dao spoke. Once finished, the three figures rose as light as wild geese and landed back at the top of the spectator stands.

Zhang Yang followed closely behind, landing steadily on the top platform.

This scene was witnessed by the surrounding Clear Wind Sect Disciples, immediately causing a commotion as everyone speculated why the Sect Master had summoned Zhang Yang.

Countless gazes converged on the figure at the top, filled with unconcealed envy.

Looking at the many Infant Transformation Realm Martial Artists around him, Zhang Yang felt a bit nervous. He couldn't defeat an Infant Transformation Realm Martial Artist at this stage—what if someone among them launched a sneak attack?

"Zhang Yang, release the Origin Power within your body for us to see," Sect Master Ling Yue said.

"Alright!" Zhang Yang nodded, then released his disguised purple Origin Power.

Looking at the purple Origin Power, Ling Yue nodded.

Ling Yue reached into the Origin Power and even used his Primordial Spirit Power to conduct a thorough investigation, confirming that Zhang Yang's internal Origin Power truly contained a Concept!

Zhang Yang had actually integrated a Concept into his Origin Power while still at the Profound Core Realm!

All the Great Experts of the Infant Transformation Realm around them also stared at Zhang Yang without blinking.

After a moment of contemplation, Ling Yue looked at Zhang Yang with burning eyes.

"Mhm, Zhang Yang, I am willing to take you as my Disciple. As long as you acknowledge me as your master, you will immediately become a Sect Leader Seed!"

"Most of the resources within the Clear Wind Sect will be at your disposal. I wonder if you are willing?"

Hearing Ling Yue's words, the surrounding Infant Transformation Realm Martial Artists all looked at Zhang Yang, their eyes burning with fervor.

It wasn't that they envied Zhang Yang, but that they also wanted to take him as their Disciple!

Unfortunately, their Sect's power was far inferior to Ling Yue, the Sect Leader of the Clear Wind Sect!

"This Disciple is willing."

Zhang Yang nodded. Becoming the Sect Master's Disciple and obtaining sufficient resources was one of his original goals for participating in the Inner Sect Grand Competition.

Now that he could accomplish it even sooner, why not?

"Good! Very good! Excellent!" Ling Yue laughed heartily upon hearing this, his broad palm patting Zhang Yang's shoulder heavily.

"As soon as the Inner Sect Grand Competition is over, I will hold a Discipleship Ceremony! I'll make sure it's a grand and magnificent event for you!"

"Hmph!"

Jiang Dao snorted coldly from the side. If it weren't for the fact that the Jiang Family's power and wealth were far inferior to the Clear Wind Sect's, he would have taken Zhang Yang as his Disciple long ago!

"Congratulations, Sect Master Ling Yue, on gaining such a beloved Disciple!"

At this moment, the surrounding Infant Transformation Realm Martial Artists crowded around. Although they were congratulating Ling Yue, they were all looking at Zhang Yang.

"Greetings, Seniors!" Zhang Yang cupped his hands again. After all, these were Great Experts of the Infant Transformation Realm, so he had to show some respect.

"No need for such politeness, Little Brother Zhang Yang."

An old man with white hair and beard spoke first, beaming with smiles.

"I have a daughter who possesses beauty that could sink fish and make birds fall from the sky. Her cultivation is at the Ninth Level of the Profound Core Realm, and she also has a high-grade profound pill."

"She is still unmarried. If Little Brother Zhang Yang is interested, I can play matchmaker for you both!"

"Old Ghost Li, I recall your daughter is already over a hundred years old, isn't she?" Jiang Dao said coldly from the side.

"So what? For us Martial Artists with long Lifespans, a mere hundred years is the prime of youth. Why care about that?"

The old man called Old Ghost Li stroked his beard and smiled, completely ignoring Jiang Dao's sarcasm as he looked eagerly at Zhang Yang.

"If you feel she's a bit old, I also have several great-granddaughters in their sweet sixteen. Each is as beautiful as a flower with superior talent; I can also introduce them to you."

"I wonder what Little Brother Zhang Yang thinks?" Old Ghost Li asked directly.

Before Zhang Yang could respond.

Numerous Infant Transformation Realm Martial Artists nearby all began to speak.

"My clan also has a pearl of a girl with peerless beauty. She once caused a phenomenon where a single smile in winter made a hundred flowers bloom! As long as Little Brother nods, I will immediately send a message for her to come!"

"In my home..."

"My Family..."

In an instant, the top of the spectator stands became as noisy as a mundane marketplace.

Of course, some Great Experts of the Infant Transformation Realm remained silent—not because they didn't want to speak, but because their families lacked daughters with both exceptional beauty and talent.

"Enough!"

Sect Master Ling Yue shouted in a deep voice, his voice like a great bell, instantly suppressing all the noise.

The various experts immediately stopped talking.

"Once the Inner Sect Grand Competition is over, send the portraits of the female relatives you just mentioned, along with details of their background, cultivation, and temperament, to the Clear Wind Sect. Zhang Yang will browse them himself and then make a decision."

Hearing the Sect Master's words, Zhang Yang was slightly stunned.

He thought the Sect Master would say something about prioritizing the Martial Dao, but he hadn't expected this.

Seeing Zhang Yang's dazed expression, Sect Master Ling Yue's lips curled into a smile.

"Don't worry about it. If you really take a liking to any of them later, just say so. Even if you take them all in, it's not a big problem."

Hearing this, Zhang Yang's mouth couldn't help but twitch.

Afterward, many Infant Transformation Realm Martial Artists chatted with Zhang Yang, indirectly probing into his preferences.

Subsequently, the Great Experts of the Infant Transformation Realm gathered around Zhang Yang to converse, their words full of hints as they tried to discover his likes.

Those whose homes currently lacked suitable women began to calculate in their hearts, deciding to carefully investigate their branch families upon returning.

They would see if there were any juniors with outstanding appearances; once the competition ended, they would quickly have portraits drawn and sent over.

After another moment, Zhang Yang really couldn't handle the overly eager "concern" of the Great Experts of the Infant Transformation Realm and had to find an opportunity to excuse himself.

Returning to his Quiet Room on Xuan Yuan Peak, Zhang Yang breathed a long sigh of relief and raised his hand to wipe the fine beads of cold sweat from his forehead.

These Great Experts of the Infant Transformation Realm were too damn enthusiastic.

However, Zhang Yang also calmed down; the reason these people were so enthusiastic...

First, it was for the Clear Wind Sect. Zhang Yang had a very high probability of becoming the future Sect Head of the Clear Wind Sect; befriending him would bring many benefits.

Second, Zhang Yang's talent was extraordinary, with a high likelihood of breaking through to the Grotto-Heaven Realm in the future. If someone from their Family became Zhang Yang's Dao Companion, it would be like climbing a golden branch and turning into a Phoenix!

At that moment, the door to the Quiet Room was opened!

Zhang Yang immediately became alert. This room should only be opened with the corresponding Token! Who was it?!

Ling Yue walked in: "Don't be nervous. I've come to bring you something."

Before his voice had even faded, Ling Yue casually tossed over a ring with an ancient style.

Zhang Yang's reaction was extremely fast, and he reached out to catch it steadily.