Chapter 14

Yechong slowly entered the Welcoming Pavilion. In the spacious hall, many people were seated on both sides. Yechong's gaze swept over them, recognizing that most of them were lecturers from the Feihong Martial Academy, all of whom held considerable status.

At the most honored seat, the head of the Feihong Martial Academy, Mo Hai, who was about fifty with graying hair, was seated opposite a young woman in red, who appeared to be around twenty.

The woman had a slender and graceful figure, with her black hair casually tied back, revealing a fair and charming neck, like an elegant swan. Her face was exquisitely refined, though none of her features were particularly beautiful, they combined to create an extremely elegant appearance. Her overly fair skin made her face seem almost dazzling.

However, when Yechong saw this woman, he was not stunned by her remarkable beauty but noticed the faint aura of killing intent around her. This kind of killing intent was not deliberately released but a natural aura. Although the woman tried to hide it, Yechong could still sense it. Clearly, this woman was not an ordinary person. Or perhaps, how could someone from the Star Constellation Sect be simple?

"Yechong greets the head of the academy and all the lecturers!" Yechong stepped forward, respectfully clasped his hands, and then spoke in a deep voice.

In fact, from the moment Yechong entered, these lecturers, who usually paid little attention to him, all turned their gazes to him. Seeing Yechong's composed demeanor, many of them flashed a look of interest, realizing that this Yechong was indeed different from the rumored waste.

"Hehe, Yechong, we were just talking about you. Come, let me introduce you. This is Su Yu, an inner disciple from the Star Constellation Sect. You can call her Senior Sister, right?" Mo Hai said with a smile.

"Senior Sister Su Yu." Upon hearing this, Yechong bowed to the woman named Su Yu. Wang Mo, who was following behind him, also hurriedly bowed respectfully.

"I suppose this invitation was delivered by Senior Sister Su?" Yechong, without beating around the bush, took out the invitation from his chest and unfolded it.

Mo Hai and Su Yu did not expect Yechong to be so straightforward. After a moment, Su Yu looked at Yechong intently and then said coolly, "Yes, I delivered it. Have you made your decision?"

"I can join the Star Constellation Sect," Yechong said calmly, "but I have one condition."

"Yechong!" Mo Hai frowned. Joining the Star Constellation Sect was a great honor. This young man must have had some incredible luck for the Star Constellation Sect to send someone with an invitation, and he was still making conditions? Did he know who he was?

"If it's within my authority, I can agree to it," Su Yu said after a moment of thought, her voice soft.

Her words surprised not only Mo Hai but also the other lecturers. When had people from the Star Constellation Sect been so accommodating?

"I can join the Star Constellation Sect, but Wang Mo must join as well. That's my condition," Yechong pointed to Wang Mo beside him, speaking seriously.

Hearing this, Wang Mo, though he had guessed, still felt a slight shock. He did not expect Yechong to be so straightforward in making his request.

"Him?" Su Yu glanced at Wang Mo and then frowned slightly. "For him to join our Star Constellation Sect, becoming an outer disciple should not be a problem. However, if he is to join, I also have a condition."

"Senior Sister, please state it," Yechong nodded, as long as Wang Mo could join the Star Constellation Sect, everything else was negotiable.

"I've heard about your story, and if it's true, it's quite astonishing," Su Yu smiled. "However, rumors are often exaggerated. If you want him to join the Star Constellation Sect, that's fine, but I need to test you personally to see if you have the qualifications!"

A personal test?

Yechong's eyes narrowed slightly. He had already sensed that Su Yu was at the fourth level of Body Forging, and the Star Constellation Sect had likely sent someone of this level to test him.

After a moment of thought, Yechong nodded. "Then, please, Senior Sister Su Yu, guide me!"

Hearing this, Su Yu's eyes narrowed, and then she smiled, revealing a seductive smile. Clearly, she was also extremely eager to test the skills of this legendary Yechong. Even within the Star Constellation Sect, there were doubts about Yechong's ability to walk a hundred steps and kill with a sword, as such feats were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

"Head Mo, I'm afraid you'll need to arrange a place for us. We can't fight here in the Welcoming Pavilion, can we?" Su Yu smiled and said to Mo Hai.

Mo Hai laughed bitterly and shook his head. "Since you two want to fight, I can't stop you. Let's go to the Feihong Platform."

To be honest, Head Mo Hai was also curious about Yechong's skills. What qualifications did this rumored waste of the Ye family have to attract the attention of the Star Constellation Sect?

The other lecturers also nodded slightly. Since Head Mo Hai had spoken, they naturally wanted to see Yechong's abilities.

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The Feihong Platform was located on the west side of the Feihong Martial Academy, surrounded by vast training grounds. The platform was built from a massive piece of green stone, covering several dozen square meters, and was extremely ancient and grand. It was usually only opened during the Feihong Martial Academy's trials, but since the Star Constellation Sect had sent someone, Head Mo Hai could not be too petty.

In just half an hour, a large crowd had gathered below the Feihong Platform.

"Did you hear? The Senior Sister from the Star Constellation Sect is here for Yechong?"

"Moreover, it's said that she will personally test Yechong. This Ye family waste seems to be in trouble."

"But he seems to have changed completely. Could he have been pretending all along?"

Below the Feihong Platform, there were many whispers. Clearly, many people found it hard to believe that the Star Constellation Sect had come for Yechong. How could someone like Yechong have such qualifications?

Wang Mo, standing below the Feihong Platform, looked at Yechong with concern. He knew that Yechong was accepting this challenge to ensure that he could also join the Star Constellation Sect. While he had confidence in Yechong's abilities, he was not entirely sure. Although Yechong's performance in the past was impressive, today's opponent was from the Star Constellation Sect, not the same as before.

However, along with his concern, Wang Mo also had a bit of anticipation. He had never seen Yechong fight personally and was eager to see how far his brother had progressed.

On another side of the Feihong Platform, Head Mo Hai and others gathered together, their gazes fixed on the two figures slowly ascending the platform. Their eyes also held a hint of anticipation.

"Thud—"

Yechong stepped onto the Feihong Platform, took a deep breath, and his gaze fell on Su Yu, who was smiling at him. In that instant, Yechong's mind became alert. This confrontation with Su Yu was different from the previous one with Su Hao. Last time, the opponent had underestimated him, leading to his defeat. This time, Su Yu would not be so easy to deal with.

"Senior Sister Su Yu, please!"

Yechong looked at Su Yu for a moment, then bowed and said calmly.

Su Yu's smile slowly faded, and her expression became serious. At that moment, she also sensed a faint pressure from Yechong, indicating that the legend of Yechong's hundred-step walk might not be a lie.

"I won't hold back!" After a moment, Su Yu said solemnly.

"Thank you!" Yechong nodded, acknowledging her respect. Then he took a step forward, and the atmosphere on the platform instantly became tense.

Seeing this tense scene, the many students who had been discussing below the platform all turned their gazes to the Feihong Platform, their eyes filled with anticipation for the outcome of the battle.

"Since that's the case, I won't be polite!" A glint of determination flashed in Su Yu's eyes. She clenched her hands, and a fiery red glow appeared on her arms. In the next moment, she stomped the ground and shot forward like a cheetah, her lithe and graceful body unleashing explosive power that was hard to imagine.

"Swish—"

Her fair hand formed a blade, and as she approached Yechong, the palm blade sliced through the air, aiming for his throat.

Yechong's body tilted slightly. Just as Su Yu's palm blade was about to reach his throat, his slightly bent index finger suddenly shot out, landing precisely on the center of Su Yu's palm.

Seeing Yechong's quick reaction, Su Yu let out a soft laugh. As a disciple of the Star Constellation Sect, she was not weak. In the next moment, she tilted her palm blade, which collided fiercely with Yechong's finger.

"Clang—"

A sharp, metallic sound echoed, indicating the clash. As a disciple of the Star Constellation Sect, Su Yu's Body Forging technique was likely extraordinary, and she was at the fourth level of Body Forging, making her strong among her peers. However, Yechong's Six Paths Burial Sword Technique was a powerful Body Forging technique specifically designed for the Six Paths. Despite being one level below Su Yu, the power of the Six Paths Burial Sword Technique was evident.

In the next moment, both of them were shaken by the impact and took half a step back.

"Third level of Body Forging!?" Su Yu shook her slightly numb hand. To reach this level at such a young age was not necessarily a sign of extraordinary talent. However, for Yechong to block her attack with his third-level Body Forging and match her, it showed his strength.

"It's getting interesting..." Su Yu extended her pink tongue, licking her petal-like lips, a charming smile on her face.