89: Everyone is envious, the assessment begins

As the words fell, a man and a woman dressed in white descended from the sky, lightly landing among the crowd.

“It’s Senior Brother Lin! He actually came!”

“Isn’t he only in the Opening Meridian Realm? Why is he also participating in the assessment?”

“Could it be that he wants to try his hand?”

“Who is that woman next to him? She’s so beautiful!”

In an instant, the entire venue was in an uproar!

The old man recognized the man’s identity and frowned slightly, saying, “Your name is Lin Yuan, right? If I remember correctly, you were only at the Opening Meridian Third Level a few months ago. Have you already reached the Condensing Core Realm?”

Lin Yuan shook his head slightly: “This Disciple has not yet reached the Condensing Core Realm.”

“Then why are you still participating in the assessment?”

“Can’t one participate in the assessment without reaching the Condensing Core Realm?”

“The assessment has no cultivation Realm restrictions, but Cultivators in the Opening Meridian Realm have almost no chance of passing. You don’t need to waste time.”

Lin Yuan was about to say something when Lu Yichan interjected, “Elder, your words are mistaken. Although Junior Brother Lin is in the Opening Meridian Realm, his combat power is far beyond that. I believe he will definitely pass this assessment.”

“You are…”

The old man turned his gaze to the woman, and after seeing her face clearly, he couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “You are Immortal Lu of Yun Yao Peak?”

“Yes.”

“Haven’t you already become an Inner Sect Disciple? What are you doing in the Outer Sect?”

“Of course, I’m accompanying my man to participate in the assessment.”

As the young woman spoke, she took Lin Yuan’s arm, and the genuine smile on her face told everyone that she was speaking from the heart.

Immediately, all the male Disciples’ faces were filled with envy.

Although they didn’t know who this woman was, with such exquisite beauty, she could definitely be considered one of the best within the Cloud Ripple Sect.

For such a captivating beauty to publicly declare herself taken showed how deep her feelings were for her beloved.

To receive such affection from a Fairy, Senior Brother Lin must be too fortunate!

Lin Yuan’s expression remained calm in response to the crowd, and he calmly spoke, “Elder, since you said there are no cultivation Realm restrictions, then let’s start the assessment immediately. Continuing to delay is the real waste of time.”

Upon hearing this, the old man couldn’t help but become interested: “Alright, since even Immortal Lu has said so, then this old man will see what makes you so extraordinary.”

Beside them, the other participating Disciples also showed curiosity.

What method did Lin Yuan use to capture the heart of this Fairy?

And how did he think he could pass the Inner Sect Assessment with his Opening Meridian Realm cultivation?

Liu Yuyan observed the scene before her, and she couldn’t help but feel indignant: “What virtue and ability does this boy have to make Senior Sister Lu follow him? Even if his talent is extraordinary, it hasn’t reached an unparalleled level, has it?”

As a member of the Liu family, she had long heard of the great name of Immortal Lu of Yun Yao Peak.

That was a Prodigy who possessed a Star Destiny Bone!

In terms of talent, she was considered a top-tier Cultivator within the Inner Sect.

And her appearance surpassed many female Disciples, earning her the beautiful title of Fairy, with numerous admirers.

For such a beauty to willingly humble herself to an Opening Meridian Realm junior, it was truly a good cabbage being trampled by a pig, a waste of heavenly treasures!

“Alright, everyone, before the assessment begins, let me first introduce the content of this assessment.”

As the old man spoke, he pulled out a two-meter-tall stone tablet from his Storage Pouch, standing it upright on the platform.

“This is the Strength Measuring Tablet. After striking it with your palm, it can display the force of that strike. Lighting up one Texture (pattern) indicates one tiger of strength. You only need to exert one tiger of strength to pass the assessment.”

One tiger of strength!

Lin Yuan’s eyes flickered slightly, and he secretly pondered, “According to the strength of an ordinary Condensing Core Realm Cultivator, it’s completely enough to exert one tiger of strength. Moreover, these participating Disciples have condensed their Qi Cores at a young age, so the power they unleash will definitely be more than one tiger. It seems, as Sect Leader Geng said, as long as one has genuine Condensing Core Realm cultivation, they can almost certainly pass the assessment.”

“Those whose names are called next, please come forward for the assessment. First up, Li Yan.”

After the old man finished speaking, a Disciple in yellow robes responded and came forward.

“Remember, you are only allowed to use Origin Qi; no Martial Skills are permitted.”

“Yes, Elder.”

Cupping his hands towards the old man, Li Yan circulated his cultivation to condense Origin Qi and forcefully struck out with a palm.

“Bang!”

The palm print landed on the tablet’s surface, and the dark stone tablet quickly lit up with slender patterns.

“Li Yan, strength is one tiger, assessment passed.”

“Next, Liu Yue.”

Following the old man’s instructions, Disciples participated in the test one by one.

Without exception, they all passed the assessment.

This included Shi Ya, whom Lin Yuan had encountered in the Outer Sect Competition. He had already achieved a Breakthrough to the Condensing Core Realm and easily unleashed two tigers of strength, drawing gasps of surprise from the entire crowd.

“Good luck, Junior Brother Lin. I look forward to seeing you in the Inner Sect.”

As he exited, he specifically greeted Lin Yuan.

“Then I shall accept Senior Brother’s kind words.”

Lin Yuan smiled faintly, responding kindly.

“Next, Liu Yuyan.”

Soon, only a man and a woman remained untested on the stage. The old man called the woman’s name first.

The graceful young woman in a purple dress slowly stepped forward, her pupils subtly turning purple. Her fair hands slapped forward fiercely!

“Bang!”

The stone tablet trembled slightly, and two patterns suddenly lit up, their light even more dazzling than before.

Two tigers of strength!

Everyone’s expressions were slightly surprised. Just as they were about to discuss it, a third bright pattern suddenly appeared.

Compared to the first two, this one’s light was a bit weaker, but it was still quite complete.

“Three tigers of strength! Senior Sister Liu actually unleashed three tigers of strength!”

“She’s only just entered the Condensing Core Realm, right? To have such power, it’s truly terrifying!”

“With such formidable power, if she were to advance a few more minor Realms, who in the Condensing Core Realm could be her opponent?”

Everyone praised her, their faces filled with admiration.

On the stone platform, the old man also couldn’t help but exclaim, “I still remember the last time three tigers of strength were unleashed, it was by Immortal Lu. I never thought I would see this scene again today. Young Miss Liu’s talent is truly extraordinary.”

“Elder, you flatter me. Compared to the Personal Disciples of the various Peak Shouzuos, I am still quite inferior.”

The young woman humbly cupped her hands and turned to return the way she came.

As she passed Lin Yuan, she paused and respectfully said to the white-clad woman, “Liu Yuyan of the Liu family greets Senior Sister Lu.”

Lu Yichan praised, “Junior Sister Liu truly lives up to her reputation as the possessor of the Purple Yao Spiritual Eyes. This achievement is no less impressive than my own back then.”

“Senior Sister, you overpraise me. Although we both achieved three tigers, the light you emitted must have been brighter than mine.”

“Perhaps. I can’t quite recall the situation back then.”

“Senior Sister’s talent is formidable. Junior Sister is still far inferior compared to you.”

“Junior Sister, you are too modest. With your talent, you might have the opportunity to join Cloud Sovereign Peak. At that time, your cultivation might even surpass mine.”

“Cloud Sovereign Peak…”

Liu Yuyan murmured, a wry smile on her face: “That is the main Peak of the Sect. Only Disciples with top-tier talent are qualified to join it. Junior Sister would never dare to dream of that; I only wish to join Yun Yao Peak and become Chief Shen’s Disciple, and I would be content.”

Lu Yichan suddenly smiled: “My teacher’s requirements for accepting Disciples are not low, Junior Sister, you must work hard.”

“Mm, I will.”

Liu Yuyan agreed, then turned to look at Lin Yuan, sighing lightly, “In just a few months, you’ve managed to win Senior Sister Lu’s heart. You are truly blessed.”

Lin Yuan was about to reply, but Lu Yichan countered, “You’ve got it backward. To receive Junior Brother’s favor, it should be my blessing.”