Luo Xiao's words caused a commotion at the scene.

Many inner disciples shook their heads repeatedly. This is the number one person in the outer layer? Isn't he too arrogant?

As inner disciples, they naturally know the background of You Lin.

You Lin is the third disciple of the Celestial Hall, with unfathomable cultivation, a true genius, only a step away from becoming a sect elder.

How can such a person be challenged by a martial artist of the Earth Level?

"An unexpected choice. Very well, your challenge begins."

You Lin seemed not overly surprised.

Those who are astute would realize that whether it's against Jiao Feibai or Sha Hongyu, actual combat is necessary.

But choosing to challenge him involves no harm to the challenger.

The three tests appear different, but they are essentially the same in general.

What Luo Xiao considered was minimizing damage in such a similar setting.

You Lin is undoubtedly the best choice.

Boom~~~

Suddenly, an invisible and powerful wave of air burst forth, causing the dust on the ground to move without wind, spreading throughout the area.

What emanated from You Lin was not the aura of a martial artist surpassing the Celestial Level but the authentic aura of an Earth Level martial artist.

"Senior Brother You Lin is suppressing his realm to the Earth Level martial artist? Can he remain unshaken under such circumstances?"

Seeing this scene, many inner disciples were full of doubts.

Luo Xiao's eyes glittered, and his sickly complexion suddenly turned rosy.

Boom~~~~

Similarly, the aura of an Earth Level martial artist spread out, but compared to You Lin's, it was more formidable and oppressive.

With a flick of his wrist, the treasure sword in his hand suddenly unsheathed.

In the air, a sharp cyan gleam flashed by, like a fleeting flash of lightning, unbelievably fast.

Luo Xiao's body also disappeared from the spot.

Cyan Roar Seven Sacred Swords!

A faint roar spread out, like the cries of birds and beasts.

"Good!"

You Lin's eyes lit up.

He could see that the power of this sword was by no means simple, already enough to compare with a Celestial Level martial artist.

However, You Lin did not use any weapon, just calmly took a deep breath, and his muscles abruptly swelled.

Clang!

A clear, crisp sound of a clash echoed.

Luo Xiao's expression changed drastically.

You Lin had actually used his bare hand to block this sword strike!

Even though You Lin suppressed his realm to the Earth Level martial artist, he used some kind of physical body secret technique to strengthen his body to such an extent!

Having one strike blocked, Luo Xiao did not give up and continued his attack.

Countless sword shadows enveloped You Lin, but You Lin's defense was impregnable, completely neutralizing every attack.

The inner disciples held their breath, and the other outer disciples also watched intently.

Wang Xu activated the Mechanical Ancient Eye directly.

You Lin

Realm: High Tier Celestial Level martial artist.

Martial Techniques: Infinite Red Thunder Body (High Tier Secret Technique), Silent Extinction Celestial Essence Technique (High Tier Secret Technique), Unifying Dragon Palm (Middle Tier Secret Technique)...

...

He had studied two high-tier secret techniques, one middle-tier secret technique, and more than a dozen low-tier secret techniques.

You Lin's strength is terrifying!

In the face of Luo Xiao's frantic attacks, You Lin just stood there, continuously waving his hands, deflecting all his attacks.

In the end, Luo Xiao clearly began to show signs of exhaustion.

"Ha!"

Luo Xiao let out a clear shout, and the cyan gleam twisted like lightning, slicing through the air towards You Lin in an instant.

You Lin raised an eyebrow.

If it were anyone else, they would surely be caught off guard by this strike.

But a slight smile flickered at the corner of You Lin's mouth, and a thread of thunder-light exuded from his skin, facing the cyan gleam head-on.

Infinite Red Thunder Body, a high-tier secret technique that refines the body using thunder, absorbing lightning while forming a self-defensive thunder net.

Hiss!

The cyan gleam touched the thunder-light, a spark flashed, and both vanished without a trace.

However, at this moment, another longsword emerged from behind You Lin, aimed straight at him!

The one holding the longsword was Luo Xiao.

"Hmm?"

You Lin realized, with his strength, he could easily knock this longsword away.

But doing so would require using power beyond an Earth Level martial artist.

Ding!

Extending two fingers, You Lin effortlessly pinched the longsword.

"Congratulations, you've won."

You Lin smiled.

"But I haven't defeated you."

Luo Xiao frowned, puzzled.

"Forcing me to use power beyond the Earth Level also counts as indirectly shaking me. You've won."

You Lin calmly explained.

Hearing this, many inner disciples around suddenly understood.

Indeed, if You Lin truly used his strongest power to block, not only Luo Xiao, even if ten outer disciples were to take him on at once, they wouldn't be able to shake You Lin in the slightest.

Thus, forcing him to unrestrict his realm also counts as indirectly shaking him.

"Luo Xiao pays respects to Senior Brother You Lin."

Successfully obtaining the inner layer qualification, Luo Xiao's expression was calm, yet one could see from his eyes that his mindset was far from tranquil.

He was nearly forty years old, and entering the inner layer had been his dream since the age of twenty. Achieving it now was the realization of that dream.

"Haha, Junior Brother Luo, you have passed the inner layer test. According to inner layer rules, you can choose from the 'heaven,' 'earth,' and 'human' three great sub-halls, the one you wish to enter."

You Lin was not only explaining to Luo Xiao but also to the other outer layer disciples, "The Three Great Halls, each have their own Temple Secret Technique."

"The Human Hall where Junior Brother Jiao is, has the Temple Secret Technique 'Thousand Mountains Star Illustration,' primarily cultivating Sword Technique, Swordsmanship, Staff Technique, and other Secret Techniques. Since you study Swordsmanship, you might consider entering the Human Hall."

"The Earth Hall where Junior Brother Sha is, has the Temple Secret Technique 'Primordial Blood Flame Diagram,' primarily cultivating Palm Technique, Finger Technique, and other Secret Techniques."

"The Celestial Hall where I am, has the Temple Secret Technique 'Silent Extinction Celestial Essence Technique,' primarily cultivating Physical Body and Primordial Power methods."

"I have introduced the Three Great Halls of Heaven, Earth, and Human to you, how to choose is up to you."

After You Lin spoke, his gaze carried a bit of expectation as he looked towards Luo Xiao.

Luo Xiao had managed to pass his test, although he didn't truly shake him, it indirectly indicated his formidable strength.

This unrefined jade, if well polished, would undoubtedly have great value in the future.

"I choose the Celestial Hall."

Without much consideration, Luo Xiao directly spoke.

"Haha... good!"

You Lin laughed heartily, waved his hand, and a silver token fell into Luo Xiao's hand.

On the token, the word "Heaven" was prominently written.

"Wait aside first, I will take you to report to the Celestial Hall after the test ends."

Luo Xiao responded and stepped back.

The remaining outer layer disciples were immensely envious, as Luo Xiao had already become an inner layer disciple, which made them even more eager to pass the test and obtain the qualification.

"Second, it's your turn to choose."

The one ranking second was a woman with a black cloth over her face, named "Ren Jingyun."

Unlike her name, Ren Jingyun possessed a pair of ruthless snake-shaped daggers, striking mercilessly and without hesitation.

Her sharp gaze swept over the three people, finally, Ren Jingyun's eyes rested on Jiao Feibai.

"I challenge you."

Ren Jingyun pointed at Jiao Feibai.

Jiao Feibai had a sneering smile on his face, stood up lazily, and stretched.

"Choosing me, you'll regret it."

As Jiao Feibai spoke, he reached behind him and slowly drew out his three-foot saber.

The powerful aura of Primordial Power spread, while Ren Jingyun didn't show any weakness, with a swipe of her hands, two snake-shaped daggers suddenly appeared in her hands.

"Ha!"

Without wasting any words, Ren Jingyun chose to strike first, launching an attack on Jiao Feibai.

Her Body Technique was on par with Luo Xiao, or perhaps even more formidable, having cultivated a Secret Technique to conceal her form and aura, making it impossible for anyone to discern the position she was about to attack from in an instant.

Celestial Wolf Life-taking Saber!

Almost at the instant Ren Jingyun launched her attack, Jiao Feibai also moved.

The three-foot saber in his hand suddenly stirred up a faint, ink-black smoke, entwining the blade to form a fearsome wolf's head.

The wolf's head roared, Jiao Feibai's eyes flashed, and the three-foot saber swept horizontally towards the right!

Ding! Ding!

The three-foot saber suddenly collided with the two snake-shaped daggers that appeared in the void, stabbing towards Jiao Feibai.

It was seen through!

Ren Jingyun's sharp eyes revealed a flicker, and missing the mark, her figure rapidly retreated.

"With your level of ability, you dare to play assassination tricks in front of me? Ridiculous."

Jiao Feibai still maintained his arrogant demeanor, not taking Ren Jingyun seriously at all.

Ren Jingyun's eyes were firmly fixed on Jiao Feibai, the sharp tips of the two snake-shaped daggers in her hands radiated a slight scarlet glow, resembling two red silk threads that changed with the movement of the snake-shaped daggers.

Red Jade Vacuum Needle!

Ren Jingyun unleashed her strongest attack.

"I will make you realize, challenging me was your biggest mistake!"

The overpowering aura surpassing an Earth Level Martial Artist erupted violently, Jiao Feibai wielded his saber and fiercely struck towards Ren Jingyun.

This time, he held nothing back, using his most powerful attack directly.

Bang!

Unrestrainably, Ren Jingyun's body was sent flying backward.

She fell to the ground, spitting out several mouthfuls of blood, her face turning incredibly pale.

This scene caused the other outer layer disciples to frown.

Ren Jingyun's strength was well known to them, known as the strongest under Luo Xiao, definitely not weak.

Yet this inner layer disciple named Jiao Feibai, with a similar high-level Earth Realm Martial Artist strength, easily defeated Ren Jingyun.

The inner layer disciples are truly terrifying.

"Challenge failed!"

With You Lin's voice falling, Ren Jingyun's figure trembled slightly.

Jiao Feibai stopped his attack, maintaining his aloof contempt, not sparing Ren Jingyun a glance, and turned back to his seat.

"The second challenge failed, return in three years."

The merciless verdict dimmed Ren Jingyun's eyes.

"Third, choose your challenge."

Watching Ren Jingyun leaving disheartened, the third-ranked Lei Lou was angry, pointing with his great hammer.

"I want to challenge you!"

The one Lei Lou pointed at, naturally, was Jiao Feibai.

"You seek death, I'll fulfill your wish!"

Jiao Feibai stepped out again to face Lei Lou.

Thunderous Cloud Hammer!

The two large hammers in Lei Lou's hands suddenly shone with a white light, enveloped in fierce power, directly smashing towards Jiao Feibai. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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