On the way back, Princess Yun Mengxiang and Zhao Feng walked together.
On the way back, Yun Mengxiang's attitude towards Zhao Feng was completely different from before. Her tone towards Zhao Feng was much more polite.
Zhao Feng had a weird feeling as he glanced at Princess Xiang Yun.
From the entrance examination to entering the outer disciples, this Princess Xiang Yun, with her beautiful face, noble identity, and elegant demeanor, made the other outer disciples feel ashamed of their inferiority and kept them at a distance.
Before, Princess Xiang Yun didn't even bother to look at Zhao Feng, who was just a youth with normal talent.
However, things were different now.
What she had just experienced made Yun Mengxiang realise that the youth in front of her might be a genius that she couldn't miss in her life.
In that instant, she seemed to see the rise of a genius in the future, becoming a new star in the world of alchemy.
As Princess Xiang Yun, Yun Mengxiang's knowledge far exceeded the other outer disciples.
She obviously understood the importance of a top tier pill refiner to the Clan.
If a sect had more outstanding alchemists, they would be able to refine a sufficient amount of high quality elixirs. This would play a significant role in improving the overall strength of the sect.
If she could rope in this genius pill refiner, it would be unimaginable for the Royal Family.
However.
Zhao Feng maintained a neutral attitude towards Yun Mengxiang's attempts to rope him in.
He didn't have a good impression of this Princess, but he didn't want to offend her.
After all, the Cloud Country was also the country he was from, his hometown.
Yun Mengxiang sighed in her heart. She knew that she had given Zhao Feng a bad impression before and that he didn't really like her.
Of course, she wouldn't give up so easily. This was a future star that would be of great help to the Clan and the Royal Family.
Not long later.
Zhao Feng and Yun Mengxiang returned to the Outer Hall Division.
Many people knew that today was the day that the new disciple, Zhao Feng, would challenge the substitute inner disciple, 'Ji Fengyun'.
Many outer disciples put down their work and came to watch the battle.
At this moment, seeing Zhao Feng and Yun Mengxiang walking side by side, the nearby outer disciples, especially the new disciples, were shocked.
"When did Zhao Feng get together with the princess of the Cloud Country?"
Some of the outer disciples clicked their tongues in disbelief.
After entering the Clan, everyone had gotten used to Princess Xiang Yun's coldness. Apart from Xiao Sun, Liu Yue 'er and a few others, she didn't care about the other outer disciples.
Soon, Zhao Feng arrived at the Outer Hall Division's special challenge stage.
This Challenge Platform was located near the residence of the reserve inner disciples.
Those reserve inner court disciples all had their own courtyards and pavilions in the outer court, and they could enjoy the superior treatment and cultivation of the sect.
Once one became a substitute inner disciple, they would basically not have to do any chores, and they would be able to enjoy a lot of freedom, unlike ordinary outer disciples, who basically had to do menial labor for the sect.
The challenge stage was made with a special black rock and Zhao Feng could tell that it was harder than steel. Even Martial Masters wouldn't be able to break it.
Every time someone challenged a substitute inner disciple, the surroundings would be bustling.
Zhao Feng saw some familiar figures, Xiao Sun, Liu Yue 'er, Chen Feng … and his two senior brothers, Yang Qingshan and Nan Gongfan.
Not long later, the one being challenged, 'Ji Fengyun', also arrived.
For official challenges like this, there would usually be a deacon or vice-deacon present to supervise.
The person in charge of today's challenge was Deacon Qiu.
The new disciples were all familiar with Deacon Qiu, he was the person in charge of the entrance examination.
However, unexpectedly, there seemed to be more than one person challenging the substitute inner disciples.
"The first battle, 'Wang Yang' challenges the substitute inner disciple 'Xia Yundong'."
Deacon Qiu's voice was filled with a pressure that echoed across a few miles.
The noisy scene quickly quieted down.
Zeng! Zeng!
Two figures exuding powerful auras landed on the Martial Arts Arena.
The two youths faced each other on the field.
One was the substitute inner disciple ranked 20th 'Xia Yundong' and the other was the challenger, Wang Yang.
Both of them were at the half-step Ascended Realm and their Inner Strength surged like lightning, causing the wind to howl around them. The invisible pressure they gave off was comparable to the 1st Guard of the Guanjun Palace.
"A battle between the half-step Ascended Realm!"
Zhao Feng's heart skipped a beat.
Yang Qingshan and Nan Gongfan stood next to him as they watched the battle.
Shua! Shua!
The figures on the stage swayed. Two afterimages swept across the ground and in the air at lightning speed. Their moves collided with each other, causing a loud explosion. Qi waves and strong winds swept across like raging waves.
Normal cultivators of the 8th Rank of the Consolidated Realm would be torn to pieces if they came close.
Both of them had two or three Low Tier Mortal Cultivation Methods and Martial Skills, which were equivalent to the legendary Saint Grade Martial Skills in the outside world.
Sword Howling Wind and Cloud!
The substitute inner disciple 'Xia Yundong' stabbed out with his long sword and a gust of wind shot into the sky. The wind was like an invisible blade that enveloped the challenger.
At this point in time, the ear-piercing screech of the sword shook the eardrums of the outer disciples of the 8th and 9th Ranks.
"This is the power of someone at the Consolidated Realm?"
"The half-step Ascended Realm is so much stronger than normal cultivators of the 9th Rank of the Consolidated Realm."
Many of the outer disciples watching the battle were shocked as they were in awe of the Half-Step Ascended Realm and the reserve inner disciples.
In the Broken Moon Clan, the substitute inner disciple was definitely one of the best.
An ordinary outer disciple would need to be at least at the Half-step Transcending Mortality Stage to challenge a reserve inner disciple.
Of course, there were some exceptions who were only at the peak 9th Rank of the Martial Path and succeeded.
But in the past two years, the 20 substitute inner disciples were all at the half-step Ascended Realm.
On the stage, there was an obvious difference between the two half-step Ascended Realm cultivators.
Being the substitute inner disciple 'Xia Yundong', he had the upper hand and every move and sword contained a bone-piercing sharpness. His opponent couldn't even get close to him.
After forty to fifty moves, the substitute inner disciple 'Xia Dongyun' finally won and defeated Wang Yang.
This battle didn't attract much attention.
Victory and defeat were also within reason and expectations.
However, after witnessing this battle, the new outer court disciples deeply understood the terrifying strength of a substitute inner court disciple.
This was especially so for 'Xiao Sun', who had wanted to challenge the substitute inner disciple. His breathing quickened and his face was slightly pale, but he couldn't help but feel lucky that he was cautious.
If he faced Xia Yundong, he probably wouldn't even be able to last ten moves. Putting aside the substitute inner disciple Xia Dongyun, he didn't even have the confidence to win against Wang Yang.
"He's too strong. Bei Moi's strength was only so-so before he left."
Yang Qingshan and Nan Gongfan were both worried for Zhao Feng.
That Xia Yundong was only ranked 20th among the substitute inner disciples. It was hard to imagine how terrifying Ji Fengyun, who was ranked 13th, would be.
Thinking up to here, the last bit of hope that Yang Qingshan and Nan Gongfan had for Zhao Feng was completely extinguished.
The first battle had come to an end.
Next, it was time for the second 'anticipated' battle.
In the first battle, both sides were close in strength. They were both old outer disciples and everyone was familiar with each other, so it wasn't very attractive.
But in the next battle, the challenger was a new disciple at the 8th stage of the Consolidated Realm.
It was rare to see such a huge difference in strength in the last ten years.
Rather than saying that they were here to watch the battle, they were here to see how the 'ignorant youth' would become a laughing stock.
"The second battle, Zhao Feng versus the substitute inner disciple 'Ji Fengyun'."
Deacon Qiu announced.
As soon as he finished, the crowd went into an uproar. Some whistled while others laughed.
"Silence!"
Deacon Qiu harrumphed coldly and an invisible mental energy pressure pressed down like a mountain, causing the hearts of the nearby outer disciples to shake.
The 7th Sky of the Ascended Realm, which was above the Consolidated Realm, was like a mountain that couldn't be climbed, causing the arrogant outer disciples below the stage to tremble like ants.
The crowd instantly became silent.
The group of outer disciples kept quiet out of fear. They were deeply aware of the strict hierarchy in the world of sects.
Under everyone's gazes, the two main characters of the day, Ji Fengyun and Zhao Feng, walked onto the stage.
One of them, 'Ji Fengyun', was ranked 13th among the outer disciples and he could be said to be an influential figure.
His popularity and prestige were even higher than that of "Xia Yundong."
There was a small difference between the substitute inner disciples, but it wasn't big.
But the difference between 13th and 20th couldn't be ignored!
After seeing Xia Dongyun's strength, even Nan Gongfan and Yang Qingshan had lost all confidence in Zhao Feng.
"Brat named Zhao, I admire your courage. You actually dared to challenge me."
Ji Fengyun leisurely stood on the stage, looking indifferent.
No one thought that he was arrogant!
In front of a cultivator at the half-step Ascended Realm, a brat at the 8th Consolidated Realm could finish him off with just a wave of his hand.
Furthermore, Zhao Feng's cultivation hadn't even reached the peak 8th Consolidated Realm yet.
"Brother Zhao …"
Yang Qingshan clenched his fists as his heart trembled. He was filled with guilt and helplessness.
Zhao Feng had challenged Ji Fengyun because of him.
At this moment, seeing Zhao Feng's lonely figure in front of countless mocking gazes, he blamed himself.
Nan Gongfan also lowered his head. His dislike and prejudice towards Zhao Feng had turned into smoke at this moment. Thinking back, it was just a joke.
Below the stage, some of the new disciples such as Xiao Sun had pity and mockery in their eyes.
Even Liu Yue 'er, who had some conflicts with Zhao Feng in the past, couldn't help but have pity in her eyes.
"Maybe this is the only way he will be willing to walk on the 'right path' and focus on pill making."
Yun Mengxiang murmured.
…..
On the stage.
"This is going to be troublesome …"
Zhao Feng remained calm as he faced the strongest opponent he had ever faced.
At this moment, he seemed to feel real pressure. His Qi and Martial Arts Inner Force surged, squeezing out more of his potential.
"Brat, how about this, I'll only use one hand. If you can win, then —"
Ji Fengyun said with a playful tone.
Flowing Wind Stance! Smoking Transparent Step!
With a flicker, Zhao Feng disappeared from Ji Fengyun's sight.
Ji Fengyun's voice came to an abrupt stop as he felt a piercing whistle coming from his back.
The crowd went into an uproar. Most of them didn't even see Zhao Feng's figure clearly.
Soundless and traceless, like the ripples of smoke on the water.
Zhao Feng's Smoking Transparent Step had reached the max level and had merged with the Flowing Wind Stance, reaching a whole new level.
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