Chapter 14
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Heavenly Flame Empire, September 15, 1916 of the Gregorian calendar.
This day wasn't an important day for the empire, or even Ling Xuanwu Province. But for the workers of Ling Xuanwu Province, it was a crucial moment for them to make a great leap!
It was a sunny morning at the foot of the Outer Temple Mountain in Ling Xuanwu Province. It was bustling with noise and excitement. Large numbers of worker disciples were rushing over from all directions, afraid to miss this important day that only happened once a year.
The test to become an Outer Sect disciple was divided into two stages: the test of strength and the test of combat.
The first stage tested one's foundation in martial arts. If one's body wasn't solid enough, their future cultivation would be useless. Therefore, strength was very important to a martial artist. Moreover, the test of strength was relatively simple. One just had to climb up the thousand-meter-long stone stairs in front of the Outer Temple. There was a gravity array inside, and as long as one could reach the top before the time it took to burn an incense stick, they would pass the test.
Therefore, for many years, the test of strength had been an unshakeable part of the test for workers to become Outer Sect disciples.
These worker disciples had obviously come prepared. They were all in high spirits, rubbing their palms together. Some of them had already failed several times, while others were participating in the test for the first time. The only thing they had in common was that their nervous eyes were filled with anticipation. They hoped that they could pass the test smoothly and be promoted to Outer Sect disciple. From then on, their futures would be free of worries.
"There are so many people participating in the test this time …" Long Bufan stood in the crowd, looking around in surprise. Fortunately, the square was large enough that it didn't feel crowded even with hundreds of people gathered here.
This time, he was the only one from the Ovens participating. Big Fatty Zhu and his fellow apprentices had already made up their minds not to participate. According to Big Fatty Zhu, he had already gotten used to life in the Ovens. If he really did become an Outer Sect disciple, then he might no longer be able to eat whatever he wanted in the future.
"Ovens, I knew you would come for the test. You really overestimate yourself."
Suddenly, a mocking voice came from the side. Long Bufan turned his head and saw that it was Qin Duan from the Supervisor's Office. He imitated Big Fatty Zhu's tone and said, "I was wondering why there were crows crowing this morning. So you also came to join in the fun."
Qin Duan said with a fake smile, "Kid, don't be so smug. Without the support of those fatties from the Ovens, we don't mind loosening your muscles in this test."
"Bullying with numbers? Let's see if you can catch up to me later. " At the same time, he glanced at the three youths behind Qin Duan. They were tall and had a cultivation base of the second level of Qi Condensation, just enough to qualify for the trial. To Long Bufan, who had broken through to the third level of Qi Condensation, they were not much of a threat. They only had the advantage in numbers.
"Woodcutter, just you wait!" Qin Duan coldly snorted. After glancing gloomily at Long Bufan, the few of them turned around and walked towards the right.
Clang!
Just when everyone was getting impatient, a bell suddenly rang. Everyone stopped talking and looked towards the direction of the stone stairs.
At the top of the stone stairs, two figures were already standing there. Although their appearances could not be seen clearly from afar, one could roughly tell that they were a man and a woman from their attire.
Both of them wore Outer Sect emblems on their chests. Clearly, they were the ones in charge of the first test.
"I trust that everyone has been waiting for a long time," said Qin Duan. "I won't beat around the bush. As long as you can reach the top of the stairs within the time it takes an incense stick to burn, you pass the test. There are too many of you.
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