21: Chapter 21's initial appearance on the list shocked everyone.

At the front of the queue.

Sun Yu was in a very good mood at the moment. Having entered the inner Sect for only a little over ten days, he had successfully made a Breakthrough to the Early Stage Foundation Establishment with the help of a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

This was much faster than Song Xinghe, who had entered the inner Sect at the same time.

As for Bai Yunzhou?

When the other party was tested initially, they were only at the Early Stage of Qi Refining level nine; it was even more impossible for him to make a Breakthrough!

Sun Yu felt that once he finished his test, he would go find Bai Yunzhou to challenge him. Only by defeating him could he reduce the fear of him in his heart.

"You in front, it's your turn!"

Just then, someone behind Sun Yu pushed him, and he snapped back to reality.

He arrived in front of the stone tablet.

He had previously watched others test, which was the same as the Outer Sect Test a few days ago.

It was just that the testing difficulty of this stone tablet had been increased.

With his Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, as long as he could strike over six chi, it would be considered excellent; if he could reach seven chi, it would be considered a Genius.

Reaching eight chi would even give him a chance to make it onto the rankings.

If he could really achieve this, then he would perhaps be able to become a Disciple accepted by some Elder, just like Bai Yunzhou and the other person.

His status within the inner Sect would greatly increase.

However, there was currently only one person on the rankings who had achieved it with Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, and that was Liu Qingmo!

But after seeing this name, Sun Yu was clearly stunned for a moment.

'Isn't this person Bai Yunzhou's previous fiancée?'

Just at this moment, urging voices came from behind once more.

"Hurry up and test in front! If you're not testing, then get lost to the side!"

Sun Yu came back to his senses, feeling slightly dissatisfied in his heart, but he didn't say much else.

After all, this was no longer the outer Sect; experts were as common as clouds here.

He cast his gaze back onto the stone tablet before him.

First, he took a deep breath, then gathered his spiritual power into his right hand and threw a punch.

On the stone tablet, spiritual light suddenly lit up, shooting straight towards eight chi.

However!

In the end, the spiritual light only stopped at the height of seven point one chi and came to a halt.

Although this score was still not enough to make the rankings, many people waiting in line behind him were already discussing it.

"With Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, he actually struck a score of seven point one chi?"

"Sun Yu? Why does this name sound a bit familiar?"

"I remember now, this person seems to be that outer Sect Genius who ranked third in the Outer Sect Test a few days ago."

"Doesn't this mean that as soon as this person broke through to the Early Stage Foundation Establishment, he reached this level?!"

"If he Cultivates for a period of time, could he hope to break through the eight-chi spiritual light and make it onto the rankings?"

"Such a thick Foundation, even among the descendants of the Sect's noble families, is probably considered top-tier."

"..."

Within the crowd, Bai Yunzhou had a pensive look in his eyes.

Previously during the outside test, Sun Yu's Foundation test was one zhang and two chi.

As for him, it was one zhang and seven chi.

If measured by this rate of improvement.

His test score should be able to reach around one zhang.

Coupled with the fact that his Savage Bull Strength had now reached Perfection, his score could be even better.

"I wonder how my current Foundation compares in strength to the score left behind by Liu Qingmo."

At this moment, in front of the stone tablet.

Sun Yu felt quite smug in his heart. After all, he was a Genius in the outer Sect, and he was still a Genius now that he had arrived at the inner Sect.

But when he saw Liu Qingmo's name on the rankings to the side, the joy on his face quickly faded away.

Although a score of seven chi and one cun was not bad, compared to such a true Prodigy, it was far inferior.

But he felt that he still had a chance to make the rankings while in the Early Stage Foundation Establishment.

After all, he had just made a Breakthrough recently, and he could still Cultivate for a period of time.

Before breaking through to the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, he could come and test one more time.

By then, he would definitely leave his name on the rankings!

Pulling back his thoughts, he turned and left the stone tablet.

But this time, the gazes everyone cast at him clearly held a trace of awe.

He was far too familiar with this feeling!

Just like how ordinary Disciples looked at him back in the outer Sect.

'As expected, compared to ordinary Disciples, I am still a Genius!'

His mood improved quite a bit.

But right at this moment, a group of people suddenly walked out from the front and blocked his path.

"Junior Brother Sun, wait a moment!"

The person speaking was a young man standing at the very front of this group.

He should be the leader of this group.

At this moment, soft discussions came from the crowd waiting in line nearby.

"Cao Xun! Second Young Master Cao, why is he here?"

"Could it be that he has already broken through to the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment and wants to test his Foundation again? But why is he blocking Sun Yu?"

"I guess he probably saw that Sun Yu's Foundation was extraordinary just now and wants to take him under his command."

"However, how could a Genius like this submit to him like ordinary Disciples?"

"I think he probably won't."

"Tsk tsk, judging by Cao Xun's temper, this Sun Yu is probably going to be in trouble."

"..."

Hearing these discussing voices continuously pouring in, Cao Xun frowned slightly.

With a single glance from him, everyone quickly shut their mouths, not daring to speak again, and continued to wait in line for the test.

Cao Xun usually relied on his status as a direct descendant of a noble family to bully ordinary inner Sect Disciples.

Coupled with the fact that he himself was a Genius, even if the bullied Disciples reported him to the Sect, he wasn't afraid at all.

On the contrary, afterwards, he would brutally retaliate against the informants.

Therefore, within the inner Sect, ordinary Disciples simply did not dare to offend him.

Even so, the gazes of the people waiting in line still glanced over here from time to time.

Hearing everyone's previous discussions, Sun Yu's expression also looked somewhat unsightly.

Right at this moment, Cao Xun looked at him and spoke again.

"Junior Brother, I see that your talent is quite good. Why don't you follow me from now on, how about that?"

For ordinary Disciples, if they could follow a descendant of a noble family, it would naturally be a blessing falling from the heavens.

But Sun Yu's heart sank.

As an outer Sect Genius, he also had his own pride; how could he condescend to submit to a noble family's prodigal son?

Furthermore, with his current Foundation, as long as he Cultivated for a little longer, he would have the opportunity to leave his name on the rankings.

By then, he would be able to enter under the name of a certain Elder.

It was just that he had just entered the inner Sect and had no background to speak of; if he rejected the other party right now, the trouble would likely be quite significant.

However, after a brief contemplation, he still prepared to refuse the other party.

Yet before he could even speak, a Peak Foundation Establishment Disciple behind Cao Xun stepped forward and said.

"Sun Yu, Second Young Master Cao asking you to become his follower is thinking highly of you. I advise you to know what's good for you and not toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"

As soon as this person finished speaking, Cao Xun raised his hand to interrupt, looked at Sun Yu with a smile, and continued.

"Apologies, my subordinates don't know any better!"

"I just wonder what Junior Brother Sun has considered?"

Sun Yu's expression was unsightly.

He had already heard the intent of threat from the other party's words.

Yet right at this moment, gasps of astonishment suddenly rang out from the crowd waiting in line for the test nearby.

"My goodness! Early Stage Foundation Establishment, one zhang, one chi, and three cun!"

"Another Early Stage Foundation Establishment climber of the rankings, ranked 281st, directly pushing Liu Qingmo's ranking back by one spot!"

"Bai Yunzhou? Who on earth is this person to actually possess such a thick Foundation? Could he be some Genius from a Sect noble family?"

"Among the Sect noble families, there is no one surnamed Bai... I remember now, this person is the runner-up from the previous Outer Sect Test!"

"..."

In an instant, everyone present had their attention fall upon Bai Yunzhou.

Even Sun Yu was no exception.

"Bai Yunzhou has actually made a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment as well? How is this possible!"

You must know that during the previous Outer Sect Test, Bai Yunzhou had only just recovered his Qi Refining level nine cultivation, while he and Song Xinghe were already at the Peak of level nine.

But now!

Even Song Xinghe had yet to make a Breakthrough, yet the other party had already successfully broken through first!

Opposite Sun Yu.

Cao Xun's gaze also fell upon Bai Yunzhou, his eyes burning with fervor.

He hadn't expected that coming to the testing square this time would bring such extraordinary luck.

Meeting two Geniuses all at once.

One of them was even a Prodigy who successfully climbed the rankings based solely on Early Stage Foundation Establishment.

If he could take him under his command and make the other party join the Cao family, his status within the clan would surely rise along with the tide!

The lackey beside him seemed to notice his thoughts, a flash of worry passing through his eyes as he whispered in his ear.

"Second Young Master, this person has already been accepted as a Disciple by Elder Zhou Mu; we must not act recklessly."

He was still Elder Zhou Mu's Disciple?

Wouldn't that be even better?

"If I can pull this person into the Cao family, doesn't that mean I can not only gain a ranked Genius, but also obtain Elder Zhou Mu as a major assistant?"

After all, Elder Zhou Mu's protectiveness of her subordinates was famously well-known.

As long as he could pull Bai Yunzhou under his command, if anything happened to him in the future, Elder Zhou Mu would definitely not sit idly by and ignore it.

Thinking of this, he immediately lost much of his interest in Sun Yu.

He stepped forward, pushed him aside with a shove, and walked towards Bai Yunzhou.

"I am the Cao family's Second Young Master, Cao Xun..."

Yet before he finished speaking.

Bai Yunzhou brushed right past him.

Cao Xun was directly stunned.

He had stepped forward enthusiastically to greet him, yet the other party ignored him entirely.

Ever since he was young, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

"Stop right there!"

He immediately turned his head to look at Bai Yunzhou.

"Did this Young Master speak to you, or did you not hear it?"

Bai Yunzhou did not stop his footsteps and continued to leave.

Through the previous conversations of everyone and their attitude towards Sun Yu, he already knew the purpose of this person trying to call him back.

But he had not the slightest interest in becoming Cao Xun's follower.

Seeing that he was ignored once more, Cao Xun instantly became furious.

"You few, stop him for me!"

"This..."

Behind him, several people looked at each other.

Evidently, not a single person dared to step forward.

After all, Bai Yunzhou's status was right there.

And this made Cao Xun grow even more furious.

He immediately prepared to make a move himself.

Seeing his body suddenly sink, his entire person then rushed towards Bai Yunzhou like a cannonball, throwing out a single punch.

Although Bai Yunzhou had his back turned to him, his reaction was incomparably swift, and with a backhand, he returned a punch.

The two fists met, producing a loud bang of 'bang'.

In an instant, Cao Xun spat out fresh blood and flew backward, being caught by the few people behind him.

For a moment, the scene was as silent as cicadas in winter.

Bai Yunzhou let out a cold snort.

"Such trash, and you're worthy of having me follow you?"

After saying this, he continued to walk toward the outside of the square. When he reached Sun Yu's side, he even offered a reminder.

"Junior Brother Sun, aren't you leaving?"