Chapter 67

Lu Xuan touched his nose and couldn't help but glance at Xia Ye behind him. This gaze seemed so familiar; wasn't it the same look Xia Ye had during the initial clan assessment?

It seemed that being competitive was a common trait among all geniuses, always wanting to prove that they were better than everyone else. However, Lu Xuan found this rather boring; whether one was a genius or not wasn't something one could decide for themselves.

He immediately gave Xing Feng a slight bow, "Lu Xuan greets Senior Brother Xing Feng, hoping for your care in the future."

Seeing that Lu Xuan didn't accept his challenge and instead placed himself in the position of a junior, Xing Feng was somewhat surprised. However, he couldn't refuse a friendly gesture, so he also bowed and said, "Junior Brother Lu Xuan, no need for such formalities. Since we are both disciples of the Sword Sect, we should work together to bring glory to the sect."

Seeing the harmonious interaction between the two, Elder Cheng, the grand elder of the Sword Sect, looked quite pleased. He nodded slightly and then looked at all the new inner sect disciples in the Sword Pavilion, loudly saying, "Since you have all chosen the Sword Sect, you must place the glory of the Sword Sect first. Work hard to cultivate and bring glory to our sect in the future. In seven days, there will be an entrance test for all inner sect disciples. Be here on time, and do not be late."

Everyone responded affirmatively. Elder Cheng lightly hummed and then dismissed them.

"Lu Xuan, Xia Ye, these are the rewards you earned for placing in the top three of the entrance assessment." A flash of light appeared in Elder Xu's hand, and two items appeared.

Those who placed in the top three of the assessment not only entered the inner sect directly but also received a reward of five Muscle Transformation Pills. These were the items in Elder Xu's hand.

Both Lu Xuan and Xia Ye were in the top three, so they were eligible for the reward. As for Lin Xinyi, she was a pre-determined inner sect disciple and did not participate in the assessment, so she did not receive a reward. Of course, with the Lin family's wealth, five Muscle Transformation Pills were not a big deal.

Seeing the five Muscle Transformation Pills, a hint of joy flashed across Lu Xuan's face. The Muscle Transformation Pills were medicinal pills used in the fifth level of Body Cultivation, the Tendon Forging stage. With these five pills, he could attempt to advance to the fifth level of Body Cultivation based on his recent accumulation.

After thanking Elder Xu, Lu Xuan took the pills and carefully stored them in the storage ring given to him by Xia Chenxi.

Elder Xu spoke again, "Lu Xuan, you have won first place this time. In addition to this, there is an extra reward: a low-grade iron weapon, a low-grade yellow-level martial technique, or a medicinal pill for levels below the seventh level of Body Cultivation. You can choose one."

Hearing this, Lu Xuan thought for a moment. He already had the Sword of Yearning, so he didn't need another weapon. He also had the Taiyi Reverting Origin Technique and the Lightning Sword Technique and Blink Sword Technique, so he didn't lack martial techniques. However, the medicinal pills could help him quickly improve his strength, and with the existence of sword crystals, he didn't need to worry about the side effects of the pills.

With this in mind, he made his decision: "Disciple chooses the medicinal pills."

Elder Xu nodded, and another jade bottle appeared, "This is a Meridian Protection Pill, which can protect the meridians from damage. It is most suitable for use when advancing to the sixth level of Body Cultivation, the Meridian Condensation stage."

He then warned Lu Xuan, "Although medicinal pills are good, they can cause pill toxicity. Using them frequently can lead to an unstable foundation, so it's not advisable to take too many. You should consider this carefully."

Clearly, Elder Xu was concerned about Lu Xuan taking so many pills and feared he might continuously consume them for the rapid increase in strength. He had to give this additional warning.

"Disciple will remember your teachings," Lu Xuan responded without further words.

"Hmm, that's good. In seven days, there will be an entrance test for all inner sect disciples. At that time, all the new inner sect disciples from the nine sub-sects will participate. If I'm not mistaken, the Blade Sect will come with a haughty attitude to challenge us. The glory of the Sword Sect rests on your shoulders; do not let me down," Elder Xu said solemnly.

In previous tests and competitions, the Sword Sect always had the most difficult time, often being mocked by the other sects. However, since they were not as skilled, the Sword Sect could only endure this humiliation silently.

However, with Lu Xuan's participation this time, Elder Xu finally regained some confidence. Whether the Sword Sect could regain its honor depended on Lu Xuan.

"Disciple will not let you down. The glory of the Sword Sect, I will protect it!" Lu Xuan said firmly. Elder Xu had helped him so much, and the best way to repay him was to lead the Sword Sect to glory. The entrance test was the first step!

"Very good, I appreciate your confidence the most. Cultivate well these seven days and adjust your state. Alright, you can go rest now. After you leave, a steward will guide you to your residence," Elder Xu waved his hand.

The three of them bid farewell to Elder Xu and left the Sword Pavilion. A steward immediately came forward and led Lu Xuan and the others to the residence of the inner sect disciples.

Finally free, Lin Xinyi and Xia Ye were quite excited. After all, it was their first time at the Wind Sword Sect, and they couldn't help but look around. Even Lu Xuan was a bit curious, as he was still a young man with a strong sense of curiosity.

"Lu Xuan, do you have confidence for the entrance test in seven days?" Lin Xinyi asked, her bright eyes fixed on Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan smiled slightly, "We'll see when the time comes."

Xia Ye couldn't help but ask, "Lu Xuan, are you planning to win first place? This time, you'll be facing all the young geniuses from the three empires, and the difficulty is not ordinary!"

"However difficult it may be, we must still try," Lu Xuan said ambiguously.

"Exactly, Lu Xuan, I believe you can do it!" Lin Xinyi unconditionally supported Lu Xuan. What she liked most was the confidence in Lu Xuan's calm smile. Although Lu Xuan didn't seem as confident as Xing Feng, those who knew him well knew that his confidence was deep within his heart.

The three of them chatted and laughed as they quickly arrived at their residence. Since the number of disciples entering the Sword Sect this year was much fewer than usual, there were many empty rooms. The three of them quickly chose three connected rooms.

However, at this moment, someone blocked their path—it was Xing Feng.

Lin Xinyi and Xia Ye both showed a hint of displeasure on their faces.

"Lu Xuan, among the new disciples of the Sword Sect, you and I have the best results. However, a sect only needs one leader. I think we need to decide who will be this leader," Xing Feng said straightforwardly, showing his straightforward personality.

"Then, what advice does Senior Brother Xing Feng have?" Lu Xuan asked.

"In seven days, there will be the entrance test. Let's use this test as the standard. Whoever performs better will be the leader."

"You are at the fifth level of Body Cultivation, while Lu Xuan is only at the fourth level. Isn't this too unfair?" Lin Xinyi couldn't help but argue on behalf of Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan waved to stop Lin Xinyi and said, "It's fine. Since Senior Brother Xing Feng is interested, let's do as you say."

Lu Xuan didn't like to show off, but that didn't mean he feared challenges. He had his own pride. Since he had promised Elder Xu to bring back the honor of the Sword Sect, he would eventually have to face Xing Feng. It might as well be settled this time.