"Patriarch, do we still have a chance?" When they heard the Patriarch's words, everyone's eyes lit up.
"Of course. I have already said it. I already knew that none of you have cultivated to the fifth layer. If I don't intend to choose a direct disciple from among you, then why am I still standing here?
Since I have already appeared here, it naturally means that you still have a chance. However, although I don't request for you to cultivate to the fifth layer, you must at least reach the fourth layer. I believe everyone can understand this point, right? "Cheng Yu said to everyone.
"Patriarch, you mean to say that only those who have cultivated to the fourth layer are qualified to become the Patriarch's direct disciple?" Everyone was stunned.
"I can understand if you are unable to reach the fifth layer. But if you are unable to even reach the fourth layer, then what advantage do you think you have for me to choose you as my direct disciple?" Cheng Yu smiled.
"This …" Everyone's face was filled with helplessness.
Although they had already guessed that it might be like this, when they heard the Patriarch saying it personally, the despair they felt was even greater.
After all, among these 50,000 plus people, most of them had only cultivated to the third layer.
If they were to follow what the Patriarch said, they would need to cultivate to the fourth layer at the very least, then they would basically have no chance.
Originally, when the Patriarch said that everyone had a chance, they were still a little excited. In the end, the second sentence, the Patriarch directly destroyed the hopes of those who were unable to break through to the fourth layer.
However, they had no reason to make the Patriarch take back his decision because what the Patriarch said was not wrong.
Bai Zhengqi did not have the opportunity to cultivate with them for a year. Furthermore, the time he obtained this cultivation technique was a few days after them.
Therefore, compared to the cultivation time, they still needed a few more days.
However, Bai Zhengqi had already cultivated to the fifth layer a month ago while they had not even reached the fourth layer. They did not have the face to ask the Patriarch to accept them as his direct disciple.
To be honest, even if they had already cultivated to the fourth layer, they were still embarrassed to ask for it. They always felt that they were inferior. After all, there was Bai Zhengqi there to suppress them.
However, they were embarrassed to ask for it, but the Patriarch had taken the initiative to ask for it. At least, those who had cultivated to the fourth layer were now qualified to participate in the selection of the Patriarch's direct disciple.
As for those who had only cultivated to the third level, the selection had already ended before it even started. Thinking about it, it was really despairing. Right now, they really had no advantage at all.
"Patriarch, how will you choose those of us who have already cultivated to the fourth level?" Those who had entered the fourth level were rejoicing, but they were still very worried and nervous.
This was because they knew that even if they had cultivated to the fourth level, it was impossible for them to all become the Patriarch's direct disciples.
Therefore, they would definitely have to go through the selection process. It was just that they didn't know if they would be able to hold on.
"Very simple. For the second step, as long as you are able to defeat Bai Zhengqi, then you can be considered to have passed." Cheng Yu said.
"Does the Patriarch mean that as long as we can defeat Bai Zhengqi, we can become the Patriarch's direct disciples?" Some people suddenly became excited.
It was because they had defeated Bai Zhengqi that the Patriarch had chosen them to come here.
In terms of cultivation method results, they were indeed inferior to Bai Zhengqi, but in terms of their own strength, their confidence suddenly rose.
After all, they were able to defeat Bai Zhengqi a year ago. This already showed that their strength was above Bai Zhengqi's.
And they had cultivated here for so long, and they had also received pointers and answers from the Patriarch. Their strength had advanced by leaps and bounds. Therefore, now that they had to fight with Bai Zhengqi again, these people were not worried at all. On the contrary, they were very happy.
Originally, they thought that the Patriarch's second condition would be even harsher, but they didn't expect it to be such a condition. This was definitely the best news for them.
"Of course it's not that simple. However, the third round of the test is not that simple. As for what it is, we will have to wait until you pass the second test!" Cheng Yu said with a smile.
"Patriarch, can I take the liberty to ask a question?" At this time, a cultivator who had cultivated to the fourth level asked.
"Go ahead!" Cheng Yu nodded.
"Why did the Patriarch let Bai Zhengqi be the test standard?" That person mustered up his courage and asked.
Although Bai Zhengqi did have some fame in the Cheng Family, he had already been eliminated by the Patriarch in the small competition.
Today's matter seemed to have nothing to do with Bai Zhengqi at all.
But now, the Patriarch wanted to use Bai Zhengqi to determine whether they could become the Patriarch's direct disciple. This was indeed a bit hard to understand.
To put it bluntly, he didn't think that Bai Zhengqi had this qualification. It was just that he couldn't say these words out loud.
Moreover, after he raised this question, everyone's gaze was on the Patriarch and Bai Zhengqi who was behind him.
Obviously, everyone had this doubt in their hearts. They all felt that Bai Zhengqi's appearance was a bit too abrupt. He originally didn't have the qualifications to interfere in this matter, but now, he seemed to have become the most important person.
"Compared to Bai Zhengqi's performance, who do you think is more outstanding?" Cheng Yu did not directly answer everyone's question, but asked everyone present.
"This …" Everyone was stunned. They didn't expect that the Patriarch would ask them this question.
Originally, they wanted to answer that they were definitely more outstanding than Bai Zhengqi, which was why they were chosen by the Patriarch. Moreover, everyone had cultivated here for a year.
If it wasn't like this, then how could they have been eliminated by the Patriarch?
Therefore, from this point of view, they were definitely better than Bai Zhengqi.
"This depends on how we compare, right? If we are talking about the cultivation speed of this cultivation technique, we are indeed inferior to him, but if we are talking about strength, it's hard to say who is stronger and who is weaker
Although most people didn't say it, someone still stood up and spoke.
"So you are quite confident in your own strength?" Cheng Yu smiled.
"At least in terms of strength, I am still confident in myself!" That person said boldly.
The reason why he dared to say this was because he had defeated Bai Zhengqi last year. Moreover, in terms of cultivation realm alone, he still had a great advantage.
Even though he also knew that Bai Zhengqi could fight above his level, not only would it be difficult for a middle stage Mahayana Stage cultivator to defeat him, even a late stage Mahayana Stage cultivator might not be able to defeat him.
And although he was only in the late stage Mahayana Stage, he had at least defeated Bai Zhengqi last year.
With this experience, even if a year had passed, even if Bai Zhengqi's strength had increased, could it be that his strength wouldn't increase?
With the guidance of the Patriarch, his strength had increased by a level, so he had every reason to believe that he could even defeat Bai Zhengqi easily this time.
"Very good, young people should have enough confidence in themselves. However, you can't be blindly confident. You shouldn't underestimate any enemy. "Cheng Yu said.
"Patriarch, since that's the case, can you let me be the first to fight against Bai Zhengqi?" This person was obviously somewhat unconvinced.
This was because he felt that the Patriarch was looking down on him, but he had absolute confidence in his own strength. Last year, he was able to defeat Bai Zhengqi, so he could also defeat him today.
Therefore, he was eager to prove his strength to the Patriarch.
As for the others who had already cultivated to the fourth level and were qualified to enter the second round of the test, they were also overjoyed when they saw that someone was taking the lead for them.
They felt that the Patriarch's words were right. They shouldn't underestimate their enemies at any time.
It was better to be safe than sorry.
It was true that they had cultivated here for a year, but Bai Zhengqi had also cultivated outside for a year.
Although he didn't get any guidance from the Patriarch, Bai Zhengqi's talent was well known in the Cheng Family.
Not to mention, this time when they cultivated the same cultivation technique, not only did Bai Zhengqi obtain the cultivation technique a few days later than them, but he was still ahead of them.
Therefore, who could be sure that Bai Zhengqi's strength didn't have a big breakthrough in this year?
More importantly, since the Patriarch had pulled Bai Zhengqi over as his standard to select a direct disciple, perhaps the Patriarch had already done some research on Bai Zhengqi.
It was precisely because of this that the Patriarch was at ease to use him as the standard for everyone's assessment.
If even the Patriarch himself didn't know enough about Bai Zhengqi, how could he dare to do so? If Bai Zhengqi wasn't as powerful as he imagined, and everyone easily passed the second round of assessment, wouldn't that be slapping the Patriarch's face?
Therefore, many meticulous people would never be as careless as him. Now that someone had probed the depths for them, they couldn't have asked for more.
Originally, they were worried that they wouldn't be the first to fight. They didn't expect that someone would take the initiative to volunteer. They could also take this opportunity to observe Bai Zhengqi.
Although Bai Zhengqi was famous in the Cheng Family, not everyone had fought with him before.
"Patriarch, but our current cultivation is still very low. If we were to compete with him, wouldn't we lose?" However, at this time, someone spoke up.
Those who could cultivate to the fourth level were not those with the highest cultivation, but those with the best talent.
However, among those with the best talent, there were still many low level cultivators who were only in the Nascent Soul Stage.
This kind of cultivation was definitely not enough in front of Bai Zhengqi. Therefore, they would definitely be at a disadvantage. It was impossible for them to be Bai Zhengqi's opponent.
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