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Even his aura is now superior to that of the image stone he left when he entered. It seems that his cultivation has progressed rapidly in recent days, resulting in a complete transformation.
Xuan Jia coughed, catching Ruan Qingyu's attention, and then slowly said, "Disciple Ruan Qingyu, now that you have passed the special test, the sect will naturally offer more than just this reward. I will report to the sect today, and I will give you this reward in advance."
As he spoke, Xuan Jia raised his hand. A slightly old scroll appeared in his hand, and Xuan Jia's gaze fell on the old scroll.
A thousand streams of light flashed in his eyes, as if he were carefully searching for something. After a long while, Xuan Jia finally said, "The cultivation residence is of paramount importance to a cultivator. Your original disciple residence has been moved to the Xuan Tian Small Secret Realm by me. Only outstanding disciples within the sect can enter this place. As the first outstanding disciple to pass the intermediate level, the spiritual energy in this disciple residence is several times greater than before."
Although she did not know Xuan Jia's name, seeing Elder Mo Wen listening attentively to him, Ruan Qingyu lowered her eyes slightly.
He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Elder. I am unworthy of such a favor."
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Xuan Jia's eyes. This kind of humble disciple was exactly what the Xuan Tian Sect needed. It was often these disciples of excellent character who, after achieving great success, would repay the sect even more.
"No need to be modest. If you are outstanding, the sect will also be honored. Now that you have passed this intermediate level, why not try the higher level? I have just re-engraved the access permission on your disciple token."
Xuan Jia's words implied that if Ruan Qingyu was willing, she could immediately try to break through her limits. Although he was unaware of what had happened in the previous challenge, he observed the changes in Ruan Qingyu's aura and the pure fire energy that she had not yet completely concealed.
Clearly, he was testing some kind of cultivation method within the challenges. Only through repeated use can one break through and fully master a cultivation method.
Ruan Qingyu nodded and bowed in thanks: "Thank you, Elder. I came here to cultivate and improve myself."
Upon hearing her say this, Xuan Jia and Mo Wen immediately showed expressions of satisfaction.
"Your spirit pet has quite a temper. You'll need to be more restrained when you're out and about in the sect." Before leaving, Xuan Jia glanced at Yun Yin, who was standing at Ruan Qingyu's feet and didn't even bother to look at him, his words carrying a hidden meaning.
Although she didn't know what Yunyin had done outside, Xuanjia's words reminded Ruan Qingyu of something, and she immediately nodded in agreement.
Seeing that Ruan Qingyu's eyes were indifferent, clearly not taking it to heart, Xuan Jia felt helpless but didn't say anything. If the black panther really did something, he would deal with it himself.
Sensing that Xuan Jia and Mo Wen had completely left Duan Tian Mountain, Yun Yin twitched his ears and relaxed his tense state of mind.
With the two elders no longer guarding the area, the disciples watching from a distance exchanged glances. They all sensed each other's determination and competitive spirit.
Soon after seeing off the two elders, Ruan Qingyu found several people suddenly appearing in front of her, all dressed in the robes of the Xuantian Sect disciples, but they seemed different from her own.
It immediately dawned on me that these people must be high-ranking disciples among the inner disciples. Only those who have made rapid progress in their cultivation or have reached a high level of cultivation can wear the robes of high-ranking disciples.
The people who are now standing in front of her are all at least at the early stage of the Golden Core realm.
The others looked at Ruan Qingyu with a mixture of disdain and expectation. Curious, Ruan Qingyu spoke first: "Fellow senior brothers and sisters, what guidance do you have?"
Seeing the anticipation and excitement in their eyes, and knowing they had arrived after the elders left, Ruan Qingyu looked at them with confusion.
Immediately, a senior sister with a gentle smile and a mysterious aura said softly, "Junior sister, you don't know, but the disciples who successfully pass this test will have a bright future. Moreover, you are only at the late Foundation Establishment stage, yet you have already passed a special test. I have only seen one person with such talent in the last hundred years."
Before Wenwan could speak, another senior sister opposite her interjected, "In short, we see you have great talent, would you like to join us?"
Although she knew that there were many small factions composed of disciples within the sect, Ruan Qingyu, who had been diligently cultivating in both her past and present lives, was still somewhat bewildered.
What does my high talent have to do with joining a small faction? Although I've never heard of the advantages of small factions, I see everyone else looking at me expectantly.
Ruan Qingyu smiled politely: "Thank you for the invitation, senior sisters, but I haven't decided yet. How about I train here first and then we can discuss it?"
After saying that, Ruan Qingyu tried to bypass the group and head towards the cave at the top.
Seeing her act this way, one of the disciples, who was short-tempered and had a poor temperament, reached out to stop Ruan Qingyu. His movement subtly contained a bit of spiritual energy.
Before he could even touch Ruan Qingyu, he heard a beastly roar and immediately withdrew his right hand in fright. Looking towards the source of the roar, he saw a black leopard glaring at him menacingly.
The senior brother swallowed hard; his intuition told him that if he made another move, he would lose his hand.
Those who had initially been watching with amusement took a half-step back upon seeing this. They exchanged glances, becoming even more cautious in their attitude towards Ruan Qingyu.
"Fang Wenyu, isn't it normal for your junior sister to prioritize cultivation right now and not join any disciple factions for the time being? What kind of man are you to resort to violence?" The senior sister who had interrupted earlier spoke up, her reprimand clearly intended to be harsh.
Yun Yin's anger was especially evident within the contract consciousness, forcing Ruan Qingyu to calm him down before she could even look at the disciple who had attacked her earlier.
"Senior Brother Fang, I originally came here only to cultivate. If you insist on fighting, I don't mind settling things out with you on the arena." Since they were both disciples of the Xuantian Sect, Ruan Qingyu still addressed him as "Senior Brother."
However, her words surprised those around her. The senior sister who had helped Ruan Qingyu rebuke Fang Wenyu had a hint of a smile in her eyes upon hearing this.
Fang Wenyu was initially curious about the disciple who had broken through the special level, but upon seeing that the disciple's cultivation was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, he immediately looked down on him.
This special level has certain requirements regarding cultivation level. If someone manages to pass it without any special restrictions, the difficulty will be lowered accordingly. The fact that Ruan Qingyu was able to pass this special level suggests that the sect lowered the difficulty level.
However, this attracted invitations from several smaller factions within the sect, but unexpectedly, the woman refused to accept them.
Thinking of this, Fang Wenyu's eyes showed a hint of annoyance and disdain: "Junior sister has quite the big mouth. If this is the result you want, then I will gladly oblige."
As he spoke, Fang Wenyu waved his right hand and pointed to the arena closest to the cave, saying, "Let's go over there. I hope Junior Sister won't be crying then."
After Fang Wenyu finished speaking, he laughed three times and then launched himself forward, reappearing on the arena.
"This Fang Wenyu is shameless, challenging a junior with a cultivation level one higher. And he's already 132 years old, how dare he bully a 20-year-old girl?" Liu Yan rolled her eyes. She was the first to speak and the one who was most satisfied with Ruan Qingyu.
He then turned to look at Ruan Qingyu, his expression encouraging: "Junior sister, don't be afraid. Although Fang Wenyu's cultivation is higher than yours, he's just a pretty face. If you go all out and lose, it's nothing."
As soon as he finished speaking, the other disciples who had gathered around nodded in agreement. Their smiles were gentle, clearly showing that they all thought highly of Ruan Qingyu.
Besides the few people who were close to Ruan Qingyu, the disciples who saw Fang Wenyu go up to the arena also gathered around the arena.
Upon seeing Ruan Qingyu flash onto the arena, an uproar erupted. However, the topics of discussion were polarized.
"This Fang Wenyu is really something, he's already stooped to bullying those below the Golden Core stage?" After saying that, the man sneered and crossed his arms, waiting to watch the show.
On the other side, a disciple from the same small faction as Fang Wenyu said, "Wasn't he supposed to go check on the disciples who successfully passed the trials? Why did he go to the arena?"
The disciple who had witnessed everything following behind Fang Wenyu answered this question: "Senior brother, not only did he fail to get the person, but he also angered the new disciple, which is why he went onto the arena."
After a pause, and because he had a good relationship with Fang Wenyu, the disciple added fuel to the fire, saying, "That female disciple named Ruan Qingyu was rude to our Senior Brother Fang because his cultivation was only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm. Not only did she refuse to join, she also said that our Cliff Cliff Sect was a third-rate little force."
Upon hearing this, the disciple who had initially been somewhat dissatisfied with Fang Wenyu instantly turned his angry gaze toward Ruan Qingyu.
The crowd below the ring was noisy, and the main topic of conversation was Ruan Qingyu and Fang Wenyu, but none of this was within Ruan Qingyu's consideration.
When Fang Wenyu stopped her earlier, his palm was imbued with spiritual energy, clearly indicating he wasn't a good person. That's why she 'provoked' him; although their cultivation levels differed, she could feel the active Phoenix Divine Fire within her body.
Ruan Qingyu slightly raised her chin, her gaze towards Fang Wenyu calm and unwavering: "Senior Brother Fang, please enlighten me."
Fang Wenyu remained silent, only letting out a muffled groan. A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes. He had seen many talented disciples like Ruan Qingyu; without cultivation, they were nothing.
The thought of soon trampling a gifted disciple under his feet made Fang Wenyu's face smug.
A red light flashed in Fang Wenyu's palm, and the next moment a red spear appeared in his hand.
Seeing this, Ruan Qingyu lowered her eyes slightly, it seemed that her senses were correct. That fire-attribute spiritual energy was indeed caused by Fang Wenyu's cultivation technique, which he had been practicing for some time.
This was the first time Ruan Qingyu had encountered a cultivator with the same fire attribute as herself, and it happened on a fighting arena.
Below the arena, many cultivators who had been cultivating alone in the distance suddenly came over after realizing that a wisp of their divine sense had become interested.
"Such pure fire elemental power," a disciple murmured to himself.
Liu Yan's eyes flickered, and the regret on her face deepened. It was a pity that this junior sister was unwilling to join them; otherwise, she would definitely be a major force in their Ni Chang team.
In the blink of an eye, Ruan Qingyu and Fang Wenyu, who were the focus of everyone's attention, released their magical artifacts.
Fang Wenyu, as a member of the Cliff Cliff Sect, spends most of his time at the Forging Heaven Mountain. His magical weapon is a fire-attribute spear, which can unleash fire-attribute spiritual power to its maximum when wielded. The spearhead weighs eight thousand jin, and if one is pierced by it, one will either vomit blood or lose the ability to fight on the spot.
The new disciple, Ruan Qingyu, who attracted even more attention, surprised many when she revealed her magical artifact. A murmur of surprise followed – this was actually a sound cultivator?
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