“Reporting to the Elder, I, Lao Rosi, will fight him.” His voice rang clearly through the silent arena. Lao Rosi stood tall, his eyes fixed straight on Canku. The disciples watching held their breath, awaiting the High Elder’s command. “Very well. Since you’ve both decided, then begin your fight,” said the High Elder in a heavy tone. “But let me remind you—fists and feet have no eyes. If anyone is seriously injured, or even faces death, you cannot blame anyone but yourself for lacking the necessary skill.” Canku nodded quickly. His fighting spirit surged. He had been waiting for this chance to prove himself. His desire to enter the Sacred Gate was not born from ambition alone—it was his determination to change his fate. There, he could receive guidance and opportunities he could never obtain in the Eternal Gate. Without hesitation, Canku drew his weapon—a metallic fan with intricate patterns engraved upon its surface. He grinned widely, a sinister smile spreading across his fa

“Molihua, I’m leaving the next task to you. I’ll take my leave now. Young master, young lady, and young friend Jhi Chen, I bid you farewell. You must all take care of yourselves. Remember, safety is more important than anything else,” said Sun Yaoi before turning around. “Elder, thank you for your advice. This junior will always remember your words,” replied Jhi Chen respectfully. After Elder Yaoi left, Jhi Chen and his group were immediately led away by Elder Molihua. They hadn’t walked far when a voice called out from ahead, stopping their movement. “Elder Molihua, please wait,” shouted someone loudly. Elder Molihua turned and saw a sharp-faced disciple stepping forward. “Shangsheng, is there something you need?” she asked. Shangsheng stared straight at Jhi Chen. “Elder, isn’t he the new disciple who defeated Senior Sun Quan?” “Yes, why do you ask?” “Elder, forgive me, but I want to fight him. I don’t believe that he was the one who killed Senior Brother. That must have been

Shangsheng was stunned. His gaze went blank for a moment, as if his mind had stopped processing what had just happened. The next second, his eyes grew wet, and before he could stop himself, tears flowed down his face. He cried like a child, sobbing before everyone. His tears fell to the ground, wetting the dust still scattered from the earlier battle. With deep respect, he bowed low before Jhi Chen. “Junior Brother, thank you for enlightening me. Please accept my respect.” His voice was hoarse yet sincere. Behind his sobs, there was deep gratitude and relief. Jhi Chen looked at him calmly, then slowly shook his head. “You don’t need to bow to me. We’re disciples of the same clan—there’s no point in being enemies.” His words carried a peace that silenced the entire arena. Not a single disciple dared to speak. Jhi Chen then glanced around at all the disciples present. His eyes swept over each of them, causing many to lower their heads, unable to meet his gaze. “You must remember

“Alright, since you all understand, I will explain the function of the soul test and your martial arts talent assessment,” said Grandma Sun Nuren in a calm yet firm tone. “The soul test only examines the current level of your soul, not your talent in terms of soul strength. Meanwhile, for the talent test, what is examined is not yourselves, but the power hidden within each of you.” She looked at the students one by one before continuing. “This tower can reveal the type of power hidden inside your body, and it will directly manifest in the sky. The stronger the power within your body, the greater the phenomenon that will be displayed by your talent.” Several students exchanged glances, looking both excited and nervous. Grandma Sun Nuren clasped her hands behind her back and added, “For the soul level test, there are several tiers. First, the Human Soul Level. Second, the Earth Soul Level. Third, the Heaven Soul Level. Fourth, the Celestial Soul Level. Fifth, the Heavenly Emperor Sou

Next was Nin Tianlo. He calmly approached the first tower. The surroundings fell silent, the only sound being the soft wind passing through the vast testing grounds. As soon as his foot touched the tower floor, the first symbol lit up, followed by the second, and then the third. The light at the third level pulsed strongly, marking the Heaven Soul level. Grandma Nuren nodded with satisfaction. Nin Tianlo possessed the Heaven Soul level, the same as Ziyan Rouxi. That meant he also qualified to become an alchemist. After leaving the first tower, Nin Tianlo stood before the second one. He closed his eyes briefly, steadying his breath, then entered without hesitation. As his body reached the center, the entire structure shook violently. A deafening rumble filled the air, and brilliant light shot into the sky. The testing ground quaked harder. Some students nearly lost their balance. Grandma Nuren swiftly raised her hand, forming a massive protective barrier that enveloped everyone. In