The errand disciple assessment begins! Zhang Han, are you looking for me?

Time flew by, and a day passed in the blink of an eye.

Today, the Qingxuan Sect was no different from usual; mountain mists swirled, and immortal cranes cried, presenting a scene of peace and tranquility.

But this tranquility did not belong to the Menial Labor Courtyard.

For the hundreds of Disciples in the Menial Labor Courtyard, today was a momentous day that would determine their future fate.

As soon as the sky began to lighten, the Menial Labor Courtyard's plaza was already bustling with people, about two hundred gathered here, the atmosphere so oppressive it was hard to breathe.

At the front of the crowd, a young man wearing Outer Sect Disciple attire and at the Qi Refining Fifth Level Cultivation Realm stepped forward.

He surveyed the anxious and uneasy faces below him, his expression calm.

He was one of the Outer Sect Disciples responsible for this assessment.

Assessments for Utility Disciples usually didn't require the presence of a labor steward; these Outer Sect Disciples handled it, and afterward, they could receive a substantial amount of Sect contribution points.

"The time has come."

The young man spoke, his words clearly echoing throughout the plaza.

"Now, all Disciples who have failed to Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Realm, please come to me to collect a portion of resources for leaving the mountain, and then depart."

As his words fell, the crowd plunged into a deathly silence.

Most Disciples immediately lowered their heads, their faces filled with unwillingness and despair.

They all knew they had lost the qualification to remain in the Sect.

After a moment of silence, someone finally moved.

One by one, the Disciples who had failed to Breakthrough lined up, silently stepping forward to receive a package containing a small amount of resources from the Outer Sect Disciple.

This was the Sect's final "severance pay" to them.

After receiving their packages, they walked towards the mountain gate with heavy, dejected steps, looking back every three steps, each step filled with lingering attachment and reluctance to leave the path of immortality.

"Hmph, a bunch of good-for-nothings, finally rolling out, are they?"

"Hehe, serves them right!"

Zhang Han, mixed in with the remaining crowd, watched the departing figures, his sense of superiority practically overflowing!

Although his own talent was also the worst of the worst, he had a good Older Brother!

It was only with the full assistance of his Older Brother, an Outer Sect Disciple, that he barely managed to Breakthrough to the Qi Refining First Level at the last minute.

Unlike these guys, who had no talent, no strength, and no background.

He didn't even know why these people were still alive; wouldn't it be better if they died sooner?

"Hmm?"

"Wait, something's not right!"

As he watched, Zhang Han's brows suddenly furrowed.

"Where's that little beast Lin Mo?"

"Why haven't I seen him?"

He widened his eyes, desperately searching for Lin Mo's figure among the departing crowd, but from beginning to end, he couldn't find the guy he hated so much.

"Did he run away early?"

This thought had barely surfaced before he dismissed it himself.

"No, impossible."

"I specifically arranged for someone to keep an eye on the mountain gate."

"If that little beast ran down the mountain, I would know immediately!"

"Hmph, he must be afraid of being discovered by me, so he's hiding in some corner of the Menial Labor Courtyard."

"Well, your struggles are destined to be futile. Once I pass the assessment and officially become an Outer Sect Disciple, I’ll let you know what true despair is!"

Thinking this, Zhang Han's already sinister face twisted into an even more grotesque smile.

Soon, the unqualified Utility Disciples left the plaza, leaving only a sparse dozen or so people.

Suddenly, the vast Menial Labor Courtyard seemed somewhat empty and desolate.

At this moment, the Outer Sect Disciple in charge of the assessment spoke again: "Very good, being able to Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Realm by the deadline means you are quite fortunate."

"However, this does not mean that you will definitely become Outer Sect Disciples next."

"Because, for a Utility Disciple to become an Outer Sect Disciple, in addition to meeting the Realm standard, they also need to possess basic combat strength."

Speaking of this, the Outer Sect Disciple paused, then, with an incredibly respectful posture, glanced at the Disciple behind him who had remained silent throughout, and then loudly announced: "You are very lucky today; personally overseeing your assessment this time is our number one genius of the outer sect, Senior Brother Wang Chen!"

"Now, please, Senior Brother Wang Chen, speak!"

The Outer Sect Disciple quickly stepped aside, looking at Wang Chen with anticipation.

"Speak? Is it that troublesome?"

Wang Chen was stunned; he didn't know there was such a process before the assessment. He thought he would only need to shout "Start" at most.

However, since it was the procedure, he might as well say a few words.

"Ahem, my name is Wang Chen, number one of the outer Sect."

His opening words made the dozen or so Utility Disciples below him hold their breath.

"Perhaps many of you have heard of me."

"I also know that you must feel your current status is far beneath mine."

"But what I want to tell you is, don't look down on yourselves because of this!"

"Even Utility Disciples may still have the chance to catch up, or even surpass me, in the future."

As he spoke, Wang Chen's mind uncontrollably conjured the powerful figure in Utility Disciple attire who had given him such immense pressure.

For a moment, his thoughts were even a little dazed.

"Senior Brother... Senior Brother?"

The Outer Sect Disciple next to him, seeing him suddenly in a Divided Soul, quickly reminded him in a low voice.

"Ah? Oh."

Wang Chen snapped back to attention, looking at the envious and worshipful gazes from the Disciples below. He didn't want to waste any more words, so he directly announced: "Well, that's all I have to say. Let the assessment begin!"

Hearing Wang Chen's words, two nearby Outer Sect Disciples who were on standby immediately sprang into action. They jointly pulled over a huge iron cage.

Inside the iron cage was a wild boar covered in black fur.

Then, they deftly used fences to set up a makeshift arena and released the wild boar into it.

"This is a weak first-order low-level Yao Beast, an Iron-skinned Wild Boar. Its strength is roughly equivalent to a Cultivator at the Qi Refining First Level."

Wang Chen announced the assessment rules: "I don't require you to kill it. As long as you can enter the arena and contend with it for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, you will pass."

This rule brought a surge of joy to the Utility Disciples.

They thought it sounded very simple.

But very quickly, they realized how terribly wrong they were.

As the most untalented batch of Utility Disciples, half of them failed to complete this seemingly simple assessment.

Although it was only the weakest first-order Yao Beast, its ferocity and its gleaming fangs sent shivers down the spines of these novices who had just entered the Qi Refining Realm.

"Alas, I thought there might be some promising individuals among this batch of Utility Disciples."

"It seems I was thinking too much."

Wang Chen looked at the eight or nine Disciples who had failed the assessment by the side of the arena, then glanced at the four Disciples behind him who had passed the test but were all bruised and battered, and couldn't help but shake his head.

"Hey, that Disciple over there, you're the last one left, hurry up and start."

Wang Chen's gaze fell on the last person in the arena, the Disciple who seemed somewhat dazed at the moment, and he couldn't help but urge him.

"Ah?! Is... Is it my turn already?"

Zhang Han heard the voice, his body immediately trembled, and his legs felt a bit weak.

He had just witnessed firsthand how ferocious this boar was; several people before him had been sent flying. If those tusks pierced him, his life might be over!

"Hmm? Already scared stiff?"

"Alas, utterly useless."

Seeing Zhang Han trembling with fear before even entering the arena, scared by the weakest first-order Yao Beast, Wang Chen was truly speechless.

At least those before him had the courage to enter and fight. How could this last one be so useless?

"I'll give you ten seconds. If you don't enter the arena, you forfeit!"

Wang Chen's words jolted Zhang Han. He couldn't care less about anything else now and braced himself to walk into the arena.

Seeing this, the nearby Disciple lit an incense stick.

As Zhang Han entered the arena, the Iron-skinned Wild Boar naturally let out a low growl and charged without a word.

Zhang Han was scared to the point of his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, and quickly started running for his life around the arena!

"He doesn't even have the courage to attack this Iron-skinned Wild Boar?"

"Didn't he notice that after a dozen people's continuous attacks, this wild boar's stamina is already a problem?"

Seeing Zhang Han being chased around the arena by the wild boar, Wang Chen couldn't help but laugh in exasperation.

Useless, too useless. He even wondered how such a useless person managed to Cultivate to the Qi Refining Realm.

Clearly, if he just mustered the courage to fight back now, there was a high probability he could kill this obviously exhausted wild boar.

But the other party could only be chased like a dog.

What kind of Cultivator was this? It was simply too disgraceful for the Cultivator community.

The few Outer Sect Disciples nearby also showed expressions of disdain.

They were certain that such a spineless coward would never pass the test.

And indeed, although the exhausted Iron-skinned Wild Boar couldn't immediately catch Zhang Han, Zhang Han, due to excessive panic, tripped over himself.

How could the Iron-skinned Wild Boar miss this opportunity?

Without a word, it lunged with its sharp tusks towards Zhang Han's thigh.

The next moment, a scream echoed throughout the entire Menial Labor Courtyard.

"Ah! Help!!!"

"No, no, I'm going to be eaten by a boar, I'm going to die!"

"Save me, save me! My Brother is an Outer Sect Disciple, save me!"

Zhang Han's screams were incredibly grating, making Wang Chen and the other Disciples frown.

What displeased Wang Chen even more was, asking for help was fine, but what did he mean by saying his Older Brother was an Outer Sect Disciple? Was he trying to use his status to pressure them?

"I wonder whose useless younger brother he is among the Outer Sect Disciples."

"Forget it, since he gave up himself, then let him have his way."

Thinking this, Wang Chen was about to casually unleash a burst of spiritual energy to finish off the wild boar.

However, before he could act, the wild boar suddenly let out an uncharacteristic whimper,

Then, as if it had seen some terrifying existence, it abruptly moved away from Zhang Han in fright, hiding in a corner, trembling.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Han, who was lying on the ground, first froze, then became ecstatic.

"Hahahaha, heaven helps me!"

"No need to save me anymore, no need!"

"I'm fine, I can hold on!"

Zhang Han was overjoyed, his face, having survived a disaster, was utterly disgusting.

"Hmph, what's the use of keeping such a character in the Sect?"

Wang Chen naturally did not approve of this result.

If this counted as passing the assessment, wouldn't it be too unfair to the Disciples who had failed earlier?

Thinking this, he was about to directly declare Zhang Han's assessment as a failure.

But just then, a gentle voice suddenly entered his ears, making him freeze.

Immediately, he swallowed the words he was about to say and quietly waited for the incense stick to burn out.

Soon, the incense burned out, and Zhang Han passed the assessment.

"Haha!"

"I succeeded, I finally succeeded!"

"I'm an Outer Sect Disciple now, I've finally gotten rid of this trash status!"

Zhang Han shouted excitedly. He stood up, dragging a pierced, bleeding leg, and then limped over to Wang Chen.

"Hmph hmph, although I suffered some injuries, my Luck is immense, and I still successfully passed the test."

He thought proudly to himself.

"And you, Lin Mo, you little beast, won't be so lucky next!"

"Just wait until I reveal where you're hiding."

"Once the Sect kicks you out, I'll make you taste the same suffering I endured!"

A sinister gleam flashed across Zhang Han's face. Then, he directly bowed to Wang Chen and said loudly: "Reporting, Great Master! There is still one person hiding in the Menial Labor Courtyard, attempting to evade this assessment!"

Wang Chen did not speak, but the Outer Sect Disciple next to him proactively asked: "Oh? Who are you referring to?"

"His name is Lin Mo. Just a week ago, he was only at the Body Tempering Eighth Level."

The Outer Sect Disciple nodded upon hearing this. Someone who was only at the Body Tempering Eighth Level a week ago naturally couldn't have Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Realm today, a week later.

So he prepared to take people to search for him and drag out this Disciple who was evading the assessment.

And just then, a leisurely voice came from not far away.

"Zhang Han, are you looking for me?"