During the outer court martial competition, he killed the number one disciple in the outer court, Shi Hao, with a cultivation at the sixth level of the Origin Core Stage …
One month ago, he consumed the Profound Origin Fruit, and his cultivation broke through from the sixth level of the Origin Core Stage to the eighth level of the Origin Core Stage in one go!
All this happened on a young man that was only a little over 20.
This young man was Duan Lingtian!
Presently, even if it was within the Seven Star Sword Sect's inner court, the name Duan Lingtian was like a thunderclap that reverberated in the ears.
So long as it wasn't an inner court disciple that was especially ill-informed, practically all of them had heard of Duan Lingtian.
However, even though the eight inner court disciples had heard of Duan Lingtian, when they really saw Duan Lingtian now, they couldn't help but be slightly shocked.
Only because.
Duan Lingtian was truly too young!
Shockingly young.
For a time.
As expected, Duan Lingtian became the absolute center of attention on the Test Platform.
Even the Test Elder greeted Duan Lingtian with a smiling face.
No one noticed that at the corner of the crowd, Hu Xue Feng stood there with a pair of icy cold eyes that emitted a sheen of jealousy …
"Duan Lingtian, the two of us are absolutely irreconcilable!"
Hu Xue Feng was ruthless in his heart, and he secretly swore a ghastly oath.
"It was just luck."
Duan Lingtian lightly smiled to Test Elder as he replied.
Test Elder shook his head. "This isn't luck. After you consumed the Profound Origin Fruit, you were able to directly break through from the sixth level of the Origin Core Stage to the eighth level of the Origin Core Stage in one go, and it's sufficient to show that your natural talent is shocking … Work hard. Even in the entire Azure Forest Imperial Kingdom, no one is able to compare to your natural talent, and it can be said to be unprecedented."
"I will."
Duan Lingtian smiled modestly and was refined and courteous.
"It's rare for you to be neither arrogant nor impatient. I really look forward to your future."
Test Elder smiled to Duan Lingtian, then asked. "I heard you entered the sect seven months ago?"
"Yes."
Duan Lingtian nodded. "That day, when I entered the sect, it was precisely the outer court disciple test that Test Elder presided over."
"I didn't notice you back then."
The Test Elder shook his head and smiled. "The Seven Star Sword Sect has a total of five Test Elders, and every single Test Elder takes turns to be in charge of the outer court disciple and inner court disciple tests for a year. This year, I've successively been in charge of your test twice, and it's sufficient to show that we're fated."
Duan Lingtian smiled and nodded. "It is indeed fate."
"In the future, if you have time, you can come to my place often. Yes, my name is Jiang Huai. "
The invigilating elder said to Duan Lingtian.
The surrounding people were all shocked.
The Exam Elder had even told Duan Lingtian his name. This was enough to show how much he valued Duan Lingtian …
"Don't worry, Elder Jiang Huai. I'll definitely disturb you when I'm free."
Duan Lingtian nodded and smiled.
"Yes."
Test Elder Jiang Huai nodded, then his gaze swept past all the outer court disciples present and said in a clear voice, "Earlier, I've already spoken of the contents of the inner court disciple test … Every single one of you must take turns to enter the cage and battle the Violent Apes!"
As soon as Jiang Huai finished speaking, all the outer court disciples present shuddered.
"Isn't this asking us to give our lives away?"
"Exactly! How are we supposed to deal with these two Violent Apes if we're unable to rely on external forces … Once we enter the cage, we'll die for sure! "
…
Some outer court disciples whispered in discussion.
"Hmph!"
Although the outer court disciples' discussion was soft, it was still heard by Jiang Huai, and Jiang Huai said coldly, "If all of you are afraid of death, you can withdraw from the inner court disciple test this time! No one is forcing all of you to participate. "
The crowd of outer court disciples instantly went silent when they heard Jiang Huai.
Meanwhile, Jiang Huai continued. "Although the inner court disciple test today allows all of you to enter the cage and battle the Violent Apes without relying on any external forces, it doesn't require all of you to kill the Violent Apes … So long as any one of you is able to persist for more than ten breaths of time under the hands of the Violent Apes, then you'll be able to pass the inner court disciple test and become an inner court disciple!"
As soon as Jiang Huai said this, Duan Lingtian came to a sudden understanding.
So it's only like this.
For a time, He Dong and Hu Xue Feng heaved a sigh of relief.
It was practically impossible for them to kill the Violent Apes without relying on external forces, but if it was only persisting for ten breaths of time under the hands of the Violent Apes, then it wasn't difficult for them.
Even Zuo Qing had a firm expression now, and her eyes were filled with burning yearning.
Yearning to pass the inner court disciple test and become an inner court disciple!
At this moment, although the other outer court disciples still felt great pressure, they couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.
Persisting for ten breaths of time was much easier than killing the Violent Apes.
"Now, all the outer court disciples that need to participate in the inner court disciple test, stand by my side."
Jiang Huai spoke out.
For a time, including Duan Lingtian, He Dong, and Zuo Qing, the group of outer court disciples stood by Jiang Huai's side, and not a single one of them gave up.
They'd come here today for the sake of the inner court disciple test, and if they didn't give it a try, they wouldn't be satisfied.
Moreover, the inner court disciple test today was nothing more than to allow them to persist for a period of time under the hands of the Violent Apes. If they didn't have confidence, they were completely able to choose to flee …
"Very good."
Jiang Huai looked at the group of outer court disciples and nodded. "When the test is carried out in a while, there will be an inner court disciple entering the cage with all of you. If all of you are unable to persist, then they will make a move to save all of you."
Jiang Huai's words caused the hearts of most of the outer court disciples to be at ease.
With an inner court disciple making a move, they were much more at ease.
"Now, the people I've called out, enter the cage and battle the Violent Apes."
As Jiang Huai spoke, he looked at an outer court disciple. "You, enter the cage on the left."
"You, enter the cage on the right."
Subsequently, Jiang Huai called out another outer court disciple.
The two outer court disciples took a deep breath, then walked towards the two cages in the distance, and entered the cages with the two inner court disciples.
Now, the two Violent Apes seemed to have realized something, they raised their arms and fiercely pounded their chests, and their crimson red eyes that were large like gongs flickered with a bloodthirsty sheen.
"Aooo!"
"Aooo!"
…
The cries of the two Violent Apes caused the faces of the two outer court disciples to go ghastly pale, and their legs started trembling.
"Feeling fear before the battle, they'll probably be unable to persist for three breaths of time."
He Dong shook his head and spoke to Duan Lingtian who was beside him.
Duan Lingtian nodded and smiled, as he thought so as well.
In next to no time, the two outer court disciples respectively attacked the two Violent Apes …
Whoosh!
One of the outer court disciples flashed out, and he seemed to have transformed into a gust of wind that blew towards the Violent Apes.
Above him, 100 ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form.
Seventh level of the Origin Core Stage!
"Aooo!"
The Violent Ape was instantly enraged when it saw this human daring to attack it, and its robust arms spread out before pouncing over.
The strength of 120 ancient mammoths that belonged to a ninth level Origin Core Stage fierce beast, all exploded out!
Whoosh!
The outer court disciple's fist shot out, fiercely smashing onto the Violent Ape's arm, but it didn't cause any material harm to the Violent Ape.
"Aooo!"
The Violent Ape roared explosively, then swung its arms up and fiercely smashed down onto the outer court disciple's head.
If it were to hit, this outer court disciple would die for sure!
When faced with the enraged Violent Ape, the outer court disciple's face went ghastly pale, and his legs seemed as if they were filled with lead, and he was unable to move in the slightest.
"No!"
When faced with the Violent Ape's attack, he cried out in grief, and his voice contained slight despair mixed within.
Bang!
Right at this moment, the inner court disciple made a move, slapping out with his palm to block the Violent Ape's attack.
This inner court disciple was an existence at the ninth level of the Origin Core Stage as well.
"Aooo!"
The Violent Ape roared furiously, and its enormous body shook, wanting to launch another attack.
Whoosh!
The inner court disciple raised his hand, and a three foot long blade appeared out of thin air.
Above him, 150 plus ancient mammoth silhouettes condensed into form.
Instantly, the Violent Ape's enormous body stopped, and it glanced at the 150 plus ancient mammoth silhouettes in terror, then retreated and stood there obediently.
"You persisted for less than a breath of time, eliminated!"
The inner court disciple looked at the outer court disciple that was scared silly long ago, and said with a cold voice.
The outer court disciple laughed bitterly, then obediently left the cage.
Earlier, before the Violent Ape, he felt as if his heart was about to jump out, and he even forgot to dodge …
In the other cage, the mental strength of the outer court disciple was comparatively stronger, and he dodged two of the Violent Ape's attacks.
But even then, he was still unable to dodge the third attack.
Fortunately, an inner court disciple made a move and stopped the Violent Ape for him, otherwise, he would die for sure.
"Persisting for two breaths of time, not bad."
The inner court disciple nodded to the outer court disciple. "However, you don't satisfy the conditions to pass the inner court disciple test, eliminated!"
The outer court disciple laughed bitterly as he nodded, then left the cage.
Although this outer court disciple didn't pass the test as well, he still obtained gazes of admiration from the group of outer court disciples.
Being able to persist for two breaths of time before the ninth level Origin Core Stage Violent Ape with a cultivation at the seventh level of the Origin Core Stage was already not bad.
Subsequently, the outer court disciples were called out by the Test Elder, Jiang Huai, one by one.
One by one, the outer court disciples were miserably eliminated.
"When facing this Violent Ape, if a seventh level Origin Core Stage martial artist doesn't possess a superior movement technique … It's extremely difficult for them to persist for ten breaths of time."
He Dong shook his head and sighed.
"Even if they possess a superior movement technique, it's useless, the disparity in strength is too great … It's not easy to persist for ten breaths of time."
Duan Lingtian's eyes squinted, then he glanced at the nearby Zuo Qing, and a trace of a bright light flashed within his eyes as he seemed to be lost in thought.
"Zuo Qing."
In next to no time, Jiang Huai's gaze descended onto Zuo Qing, and he called out the outer court disciple's name for the first time.
Obviously, he knew Zuo Qing.
Zuo Qing took a deep breath, then walked towards a cage in large strides.
"Zuo Qing isn't skilled in movement techniques, and it's not very likely for her to pass the test."
He Dong shook his head and didn't hold any hope towards Zuo Qing. "However, Zuo Qing ought to be about to break through to the eighth level of the Origin Core Stage. She can't pass the test this time, but she'll surely be able to pass the test next time and become an inner court disciple."
"He Dong, isn't it a bit early for you to say this now?"
Duan Lingtian smiled slightly disapprovingly when he heard He Dong.
"What? Could it be that you think Zuo Qing can persist for ten breaths of time before the Violent Ape? "
He Dong had an expression of disbelief.
He couldn't see through this little freak, Duan Lingtian, but Zuo Qing was instead his old rival.
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