Replacing An Yilong's position, Wang Xu began facing numerous challenges from the outer layer disciples.

But after just three days, no outer layer disciples were willing to challenge Wang Xu anymore.

Everyone had witnessed the battle when Wang Xu defeated An Yilong.

They thought Wang Xu's victory over An Yilong was merely by surprise.

Yet when they bore the brunt of just one strike from Wang Xu, spitting several mouthfuls of blood, feeling every muscle and bone in their body on the verge of collapsing, they were abruptly shocked to discover that Wang Xu's strength had long surpassed An Yilong!

Even the indignant An Yilong challenged Wang Xu again, but this time, he couldn't even withstand the first move, directly shaken to the point of trembling flesh and blood, unable to stand steady.

Wang Xu's strength intimidated all the outer layer disciples.

This was Wang Xu's deliberate intention.

He didn't want these outer layer disciples to keep troubling him constantly; dealing with these outer layer disciples daily was not worth it. It was better to directly display his strength and deter them.

Thus, Wang Xu's side grew peaceful, but the other nine outer layer disciples began to lose their calm.

These nine outer layer disciples, each stronger than the other, yet none would cut advanced Primordial Power weapons in half with a single saber strike, causing people to vomit blood like Wang Xu.

For the qualification of the inner layer disciples, many outer layer disciples issued challenges, but the final results were evident; undoubtedly, they all fell one by one.

In the blink of an eye, the day for competing for the inner layer disciple qualification arrived.

"You ten, come out."

A deep voice echoed inside the luxurious mansion.

A moment later, Wang Xu included, the ten strongest outer layer disciples came out.

Seven men and three women.

Wang Xu swept his gaze lightly; the third place was a burly man holding two heavy hammers, the second was a woman with her face covered by a black cloth, her eyes exuding a blade-like sharpness.

The first was a tall figure wielding a treasure sword, a somewhat pale face, and fingers as white as bamboo shoots, looking slightly sickly.

"Today, three among you ten will have the qualification to be promoted to inner layer disciples; whether you can seize the opportunity depends on your own fortune."

Guiding Wang Xu and the others was a middle-aged man with a square face and yellow eyebrows.

"Let's go."

The square-faced middle-aged man waved his hand, and a green boat appeared.

It was identical to Senior Brother Xing's Primordial Power treasure.

The ten boarded the green boat under the envious eyes of many outer layer disciples, as the green light flickered, the green boat carried them flying toward Kunlong Inner Layer.

On the green boat, the ten maintained silence with each other, their gazes wandering, tinged with vigilance.

Soon, they would become enemies, rivals competing for inner layer qualifications, and at that time, they would inevitably come to blows.

The Kunlong Inner Layer wasn't far from the outer layer, merely separated by a transparent energy barrier.

This energy barrier was like a natural moat, separating the outer layer from the inner layer completely.

Upon entering the Kunlong Inner Layer, the scene before them unfolded brightly.

"Hiss..."

Except Wang Xu, the other nine outer layer disciples viewed the magnificent buildings, resembling an Immortal Realm, with slight amazement.

Compared to the inner layer, the outer layer seemed like the mortal world, the inner layer an entirely different world.

"Hmm?"

Below, Fu Zixiao, Bei Xinsi, and Lin Shangyu, who were cultivating, looked up and saw the green boat floating in the sky.

"Is that..."

Bei Xinsi immediately spotted the conspicuous black-robed figure.

The solitary, icy demeanor, the unchanging face even if Mount Tai crumbled before him...

Wang Xu entered the inner layer!

"How can this be... wasn't it said that the outer layer is forever isolated from the inner layer? How could he possibly enter..."

Lin Shangyu also saw Wang Xu's figure, shivered in fear, his legs went soft, almost stumbling to the ground.

Fu Zixiao's eyes sparkled with curiosity and also bore an unyielding fighting spirit.

The three had been in the inner layer for three months.

In three months, with the guidance of Sect Elders and the aid of many miracle elixirs, their realm cultivation had already advanced to the Earth Level.

Within a year, they could rise from third class Earth Level martial artists directly to second class Earth Level martial artists.

In two years, they could become first class Earth Level martial artists.

At most within five years, they could become Celestial Level martial artists!

This promotion speed truly epitomized the term genius.

"Get down."

They walked through the air, stepping off the green boat, arriving on the ground.

This was a vast area crafted from special materials where they would soon begin the competition, vying for the qualification of inner layer disciples.

"Look quickly, those are outer layer disciples!"

"A first class Earth Level martial artist, such powerful outer layer disciples?"

"You didn't know? These ten outer layer disciples are the strongest in the outer layer; they came today to compete for three inner layer disciple qualifications. Last year's three senior brothers from the Human Hall also came from the outer layer."

The arrival of Wang Xu and his group piqued the curiosity of many inner layer disciples, who came to watch.

Fu Zixiao, Bei Xinsi, and Lin Shangyu were among them.

"These are this year's outer layer disciples? Already so old, what's the point of joining the excitement, wouldn't it be better to return to the main city and peacefully become a City Lord!"

At this moment, a discordant mocking voice rang out.

Whoosh!

A figure darted by like an illusion, sitting with legs crossed on the viewing platform, a face full of disdain.

This is a young boy in a yellow shirt, with intense Primordial Power fluctuations that caused all the inner layer disciples to change color.

"The seventh disciple of the Human Hall, Jiao Feibai!"

Wang Xu slightly turned his eyes to survey this arrogant and domineering inner layer disciple.

It was the same first-class Earth Level Martial Artist fluctuation, but thicker and purer than those like Wang Xu.

Moreover, the Three-foot Saber strapped behind him emitted an even stronger Primordial Power aura than the Blood Dragon Cicada Wing Saber.

Obviously, this was a Primordial Power treasure that surpassed the Blood Dragon Cicada Wing Saber in level.

"Kid, if it weren't for your good father and background, I wouldn't take you seriously at all."

The robust man ranked third spoke.

"What? Dissatisfied?"

The young boy in the yellow shirt squinted his eyes, provokingly.

"Lei Lou, there's no need to waste words with him."

The long, pale-skinned, slightly sickly man spoke; his voice was gentle, and his figure slender, like it might topple in a breeze.

Yet, he was the number one, and recognized strongest, outer layer disciple, Luo Xiao.

"Heh, I thought this batch of outer layer disciples would be strong, but they're only so-so."

Another mocking voice came from afar, slightly hoarse, like that of an ailing old man.

However, in reality, he was a youthful blue-eyed boy.

"The fourth disciple of the Earth Hall, Sha Hongyu!"

The exclamations this time were even louder than before.

The leading disciples from the Human Hall and the Earth Hall were always elusive, yet two showed up today, higher-ranked each than the last, which was quite startling.

"Ha ha..."

Before anyone could react from the shock, a hearty laugh echoed through the vast space, "Today the competition for inner layer qualification among the top ten outer layer disciples, I wonder who can become my Celestial Hall's disciple, don't disappoint me!"

A white streak in the sky revealed itself; a majestic man in military garb laughed heartily.

"Goodness, it's You Lin from the Celestial Hall! Even he came!"

The inner layer disciples were nearly overwhelmed by the barrage of shocking news.

"Junior Brothers Jiao and Sha, are you also here on orders to select disciples?"

You Lin looked at Jiao Feibai and Sha Hongyu.

"If I hadn't lost to the Fifth Senior Brother in sparring, why would I be doing this tedious task? Let's start quickly so I can finish my business!"

Jiao Feibai looked impatient.

Sha Hongyu said something hoarsely, but it was mumbled, and no one could tell precisely what he said.

"Gentlemen of the outer layer."

You Lin addressed Wang Xu and the others, "Today's competition for inner layer qualification will be managed by me, and the rules will differ from usual."

At this, Luo Xiao and Lei Lou, among others, frowned.

They had participated in past inner layer qualification battles, which required only that the lower-ranked challenge the higher-ranked, and those remaining among the top three would earn the inner disciple qualification.

Luo Xiao and the others believed that with their abilities, the inner disciple qualification was theirs to lose.

"The change in rules is that you're no longer competing by ranking, but by elimination."

You Lin said, "In other words, your chances of getting inner disciple qualifications are no longer limited to three; as long as you pass the test, all ten of you can become inner disciples!"

What?!

Everyone was shocked; this was the first time such a special rule had appeared in so many years of competing for inner layer qualifications.

"Of course, it's also possible that among you ten, not one person will pass, and no one will become an inner disciple."

You Lin said slowly, "The decision lies in each of you."

"The new rules are simple: you ten can choose each of us three as your challenge targets."

You Lin pointed to Jiao Feibai.

"To challenge Junior Brother Jiao, you only need to withstand one incense stick's worth of time in combat to pass."

He then pointed to Sha Hongyu.

"To challenge Junior Brother Sha, you need only withstand ten moves to pass."

You Lin pointed to himself.

"To challenge me, manage to move me from my spot using any method, and you will have won."

These words immediately stirred up a huge commotion.

This new rule undoubtedly gave everyone a chance.

But it also cut off their chances.

In the past, they only needed to compete for ranking to securely earn inner disciple qualifications.

But this year, they must pass a test and complete a task to earn the spot.

This opportunity was good news for those ranked after third, but bad news for the top three.

"You've understood the rules, begin the test, starting with the first-ranked."

Luo Xiao lightly furrowed his brow.

Jiao Feibai, a first-class Earth Level Martial Artist; logically, he was the weakest of the three, but the Sect would never make such a low-level mistake.

Sha Hongyu, a Celestial Level Martial Artist, completely surpassing any Celestial Level Martial Artist; enduring ten moves with him would be extremely difficult.

You Lin, with a realm absolutely surpassing Celestial Level, his true strength unfathomable; trying to move him, which seemed easy, was undoubtedly the hardest.

After hesitating a moment, Luo Xiao's gaze finally settled on You Lin.

"I challenge you."

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