283: Mu Ruxue

One must know that there are only so many Soul Power Realms, and the gap between each minor Realm is huge.

Mortal Realm Great Perfection and Initial Spirit Realm seem not to have a big gap, but they are actually two different levels.

Everyone was a bit confused.

How did a weak woman with a Mortal Realm Soul pass the first round, and how did she have the courage to challenge an Elder of the Lingyun Sect?

One must know that even some new Disciples in the Initial Spirit Realm were eliminated because their Soul Power was unstable.

How could she, a Mortal Realm, pass the test?

Elder Li Jia also frowned deeply and said in a solemn voice, "Mu Ruxue, your strength is too weak; you cannot withstand my attack. If you insist on resisting, your Soul Power might suffer irreversible damage. You should go back and Cultivate for a few more years!"

Mu Ruxue shook her head heavily and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for Elder Li Jia's kindness. However, I am the only hope of our village and cannot waste any more time. Today, I must enter the Lingyun Sect!"

Elder Li Jia shook his head slightly.

"Alright, in that case, I will have to be ruthless!"

Mu Ruxue nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Please, Elder Li Jia, make your move!"

With that, she activated her Soul Power, forming a shield around her body.

Elder Li Jia, on the other hand, once again condensed a white giant python and launched an attack towards Mu Ruxue.

As soon as the two Soul Powers made contact, Elder Li Jia noticed something was wrong.

The longer his Soul giant python was in contact with Mu Ruxue's Soul shield, the more power it lost, and its attack power kept decreasing.

In contrast, Mu Ruxue's Soul shield's power was continuously strengthening.

Elder Li Jia immediately raised his eyebrows slightly.

This Mu Ruxue has something!

No wonder she dared to challenge; her trump card must be this kind of devouring ability.

On the Tianyuan Continent, various special Physiques and talents are countless, so it's not surprising for a "devouring" Physique to occasionally appear.

But this does not mean that Mu Ruxue is not important; with such a powerful Physique, her potential is extremely high, and her future achievements are immeasurable.

Even if her starting point is a bit low now, she is worth cultivating.

But even with the power of "devouring," it would be extremely difficult for Mu Ruxue to withstand Elder Li Jia's attack.

The gap between them was simply too great!

The gap of one minor Realm in Soul Power was like an uncrossable chasm.

As the two forces collided, Mu Ruxue was struck heavily, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, her Face turning incomparably pale.

Elder Li Jia hurriedly retracted his Soul giant python and said in a deep voice, "Mu Ruxue, you are already injured; you cannot pass the assessment. Please surrender quickly! I will ask the Peak Master to heal your injuries. With your talent, as long as you Cultivate for a few more years, you will definitely be able to smoothly enter the Lingyun Sect."

Mu Ruxue shook her head slightly and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for Elder Li Jia's concern, but I have no more time. Today, I must enter the Lingyun Sect!"

Elder Li Jia sighed softly and launched another attack.

However, he was also moved by Mu Ruxue's firm belief and secretly went easy on her, only using seventy percent of the power he used to test other new Disciples.

Too much leniency would definitely be discovered by the Sect Master, and the Disciples who passed and those who didn't would also have opinions.

But using only seventy percent of his power was within his control and still possessed the strength of the Initial Spirit Realm.

Even if the Sect Master held him accountable, he could defend himself with this.

Despite this, Mu Ruxue struggled greatly to persevere.

As time passed, her injuries became heavier, and she already felt a stinging pain in her head.

But fortunately, she could also devour Elder Li Jia's Soul Power, continuously strengthening herself.

After a long three minutes, Li Yi rang the bronze bell.

Mu Ruxue, challenge passed!

Elder Li Jia immediately retracted his Soul Power and said with a smile to Mu Ruxue, "Little girl, congratulations on getting what you wished for!"

Mu Ruxue held her head in her hands, swaying for a few seconds, but ultimately did not fall.

Then she cupped her hands and bowed to Elder Li Jia, saying softly, "Thank you, Elder Li Jia, for your generosity!"

She could also feel his leniency just now.

As soon as this result came out, the entire audience was in an uproar.

The new Disciples who had not yet passed the assessment below the stage immediately became indignant.

"What the heck is going on? A weak woman with a Mortal Realm Soul can also pass the assessment? This Elder of the Lingyun Sect can no longer be said to be going easy; he's practically letting her off completely!"

"Exactly! Exactly! This Lingyun Sect actually gives special treatment; their behavior is simply too unsightly! Is this Mu Ruxue a relative of a high-ranking member of the Sect?"

"I refuse to accept this! When the assessment began, the Sect Master personally promised fairness and openness, so how could such an unjust thing happen? Isn't this slapping himself in the Face?"

"The Lingyun Sect must give us an explanation."

Hearing the questioning voices from below the stage, Mu Ruxue forced a bitter smile.

She had given her all, but those new Disciples completely disregarded her efforts, only constantly questioning and slandering her.

This is human nature!

But her Soul Power was damaged, and she no longer had the strength to retort; even maintaining a standing posture was difficult.

Moreover, she had no power or influence, so even if she explained, no one would listen.

But there was actually someone who cared, such as Lu Xingchen.

He was shocked by Mu Ruxue's tenacity and nodded slightly, saying to Li Changbai next to him, "Second Senior Brother, this girl is quite good! She successfully challenged above her Realm, and her mind is firm; she is a good seedling for Cultivation. If properly nurtured, she should be a good seedling."

Li Changbai nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Her willpower is indeed good, but unfortunately, her talent is too poor, and she failed to enter the Spirit Realm. On the path of Cultivation, effort alone is useless. If Junior Brother takes a liking to her, you can take her under your wing. I'll pass on her."

Lu Xingchen said softly, "Second Senior Brother's words are not without reason. But I still want to give her a chance."

Just as everyone was discussing, Liu Ruyan stood up and said loudly, "All examinees, please calm down! My Soul Power has broken through to the Heaven Realm Soul, allowing me to observe the entire competition venue. I can confirm that Elder Li Jia did not go easy, and Mu Ruxue passed the test based on her own strength."

"As for her challenging above her Realm, it is partly because of her firm will, and partly because she may have her own secret technique or talent. I have no right to inquire about this. I hope you all will stop questioning Mu Ruxue, otherwise, my Lingyun Sect will definitely not let you off lightly!"

Upon hearing this, the stage immediately became quiet.

The deterrent power of the words "Heaven Realm Soul" was simply too great; even if the examinees present still had doubts, they dared not offend Liu Ruyan's Face.

Seeing that no one dared to speak, Liu Ruyan then looked down at Mu Ruxue and said softly, "Little girl, well done! Now you can freely choose one of the nine peaks to begin your Cultivation path. Of course, the nine Peak Masters also have the right to refuse. You must cherish this hard-won opportunity."