Chapter 3 of 10

Chapter 3

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【Don't be stingy with your red tickets! Collect the good young man casually, and give him a kiss!】

Bai Yang's seemingly self-abandoning action only garnered a moment's attention, after which no one bothered to look at him again.

Of course, Bai Yang was unaware of these people's thoughts. He was now immersed in searching for a cultivation technique truly suitable for him.

In this silent and solemn atmosphere, an hour quickly passed. The gray-robed old man coughed dryly and announced loudly, "Alright, time's up. Take the cultivation techniques you've chosen and come to me for registration."

The old man's words made many of the outer disciples who hadn't yet made a decision look distressed, while those who were already confident wore different expressions.

But regardless of whether they had chosen a cultivation technique to their liking or not, the outer disciples in front of each bookshelf gradually came out and lined up in front of the gray-robed old man.

"Hmm? [Black Flame Heart Cultivation Technique], not bad, very suitable for you." The extraordinary-looking young man walked up to the old man and handed over the cultivation technique he had chosen. The old man smiled in relief and praised him.

The young man smiled politely, but his eyes flashed with barely concealed arrogance and self-satisfaction.

Several other talented young men also chose good cultivation techniques, making the old man nod in approval, quite satisfied.

Not far away, Bai Yang, who was still standing in front of the bookshelf, suddenly felt the people around him dwindling. He came to his senses, realizing the time was up, and frowned in distress.

He never thought he would have a choice disorder.

Now in front of him were two cultivation techniques. One was a low-grade Yellow Rank technique, which would advance to a high-grade Yellow Rank technique called [Dream Entry Sutra]. The other was a high-grade Yellow Rank technique, which would advance to a low-grade Mystic Rank technique called [Three Thousand Battle Techniques].

The golden evaluation for the former was [Perfect], and for the latter, [Excellent].

From a practical standpoint, Bai Yang was very inclined to choose the [Three Thousand Battle Techniques], because once he cultivated according to the golden advancement method, he would generate battle qi three times his own strength, which was terrifying before reaching the Geng Qi realm.

However, the perfect evaluation of the [Dream Entry Sutra] made him hesitate.

The little fat boy he had met in the backyard quietly walked up to Bai Yang, nudged him, and whispered, "Bai Yang, why aren't you leaving quickly? The time is up!"

Bai Yang was taken aback, then bit his lip and, after some hesitation, put the [Three Thousand Battle Techniques] back and took the [Dream Entry Sutra] to join the queue.

"[Residual · Great Dream Mystic Technique, High-grade Yellow Rank! Evaluation: Perfect, it can make up for the lack of talent]," Bai Yang looked down at the cover of the [Dream Entry Sutra] while in line. The golden evaluation was dazzling.

Although the prefix "residual" indicated that it was not a complete technique, Bai Yang instinctively felt that its perfect evaluation made it worth choosing.

As the number of people in front of him decreased, when it was Bai Yang's turn, he decisively handed over the [Dream Entry Sutra]. The gray-robed old man's expression was slightly surprised, and after a moment of contemplation, he asked in confusion, "Why did you choose this cultivation technique?"

Bai Yang was also taken aback, "Is there something wrong with it?"

The old man frowned and whispered, "This cultivation technique was originally written by a senior of the Mystic Sword Sect, a high-grade Mystic Rank technique. But due to a major battle many years ago, the scripture hall suffered a near-fatal blow, and many cultivation techniques were destroyed in that battle. The complete [Dream Entry Sutra] was also lost. This [Dream Entry Sutra] is a new technique modified and simplified from the damaged original. Unfortunately, we cannot comprehend the wisdom of the senior, and this new [Dream Entry Sutra] has lost its former power, which is a great regret."

In other words, this [Dream Entry Sutra] was essentially a useless technique.

After the old man finished speaking, the outer disciples around him looked at Bai Yang differently. Especially those who had entered the sect at the same time as Bai Yang and had once been overshadowed by him.

They were all "geniuses" who had been overshadowed by Bai Yang's bloodline glow during the entry evaluation. Even though Bai Yang's bloodline awakening failed and even withered, they still had their attention stolen by him, the surprise and admiration that should have been theirs!

So they didn't bother to hide their disdain and ridicule at this moment.

The feeling of stepping on the once superior genius was simply irresistible!

"Ha ha ha, what a fool. I guess the shock of his bloodline withering must have damaged his brain."

"At the time, several elders paid attention to him. After all, it was a bloodline awakening, and the Mystic Sword Sect hadn't produced such a person for several years. Unfortunately, he ended up being a waste. Ha ha!"

"Hmph, a waste, and he chose a waste cultivation technique. It really fits his status." The previously arrogant young man's voice rang out, not loud but particularly grating at this moment.

The young man who chose the [Black Flame Heart Cultivation Technique] glanced at Bai Yang and said half-jokingly, "Junior Brother Bai Yang, it's not easy for you. Don't say too much."

The gray-robed old man noticed the commotion and stared at Bai Yang for a moment before sighing, "I'll make an exception this time. I'll give you another incense stick's time to go back and choose another cultivation technique." This was equivalent to a major pardon.

However, Bai Yang seemed not to hear those words. He politely smiled at the old man, shook his head, and said, "No, I'll choose this [Dream Entry Sutra]!"

After he said this, there was another uproar around him.

"Really doesn't know when to be grateful!" The arrogant young man sneered and, without looking at Bai Yang, turned and left.

The young man who chose the [Black Flame Heart Cultivation Technique] gave Bai Yang a deep look and also turned to leave.

The gray-robed old man was somewhat amused but still recorded Bai Yang's choice, then sighed, "Since you've chosen, don't regret it."

Bai Yang nodded heavily.

He forcibly held back the urge to reveal the peculiarities of his eyes, as it was too shocking.

The ability to enhance the rank of cultivation techniques was something even the legendary bloodline powers could hardly match.

After bidding farewell to the old man, Bai Yang tucked the [Dream Entry Sutra] into his robe and left the scripture hall without looking back.

"That Bai Yang is really ungrateful. Elder Wan gave him a chance to choose again, and he didn't cherish it. I wonder how he'll get through the outer disciples' competition in two months!"

The arrogant young man still had a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

"Alright, you were just overshadowed by him during the entry evaluation. Now he's just a waste, so why bother?" The composed young man patted his shoulder and said calmly, "The top three in the competition in two months will directly become inner disciples. The first place can choose a secret technique from the third floor of the scripture hall. I must get this opportunity."

The arrogant young man's eyes flickered, and he calmed down, saying with a hint of flattery, "Big Brother Murong is definitely the undisputed first in the outer disciples."

"Ha ha, I hope so." The young man shook his head and whispered, "The outer disciples also have hidden dragons and tigers. Several geniuses from powerful families are also preparing to make their move, so Yun Ao, don't speak too soon."

The young man named Yun Ao grinned and remained silent.

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