Chapter 28: Appearance

When most of the qualified martial artists had completed their tests, Liu Tianyao and Ouyang Yuan slowly walked out from the crowd and ascended the platform, approaching the testing stone.

As soon as the two of them stepped onto the platform, the atmosphere below was once again ignited. Many young martial artists looked at them with eyes full of enthusiasm and admiration, eagerly awaiting their test results.

Liu Tianyao was in high spirits, her long swan-like neck held high as she proudly surveyed the entire scene, savoring the glory of being the center of attention.

Suddenly, her gaze froze, as if she had seen something that surprised her.

Following Liu Tianyao's gaze, many people also looked over.

"Chu Jianqiu!"

"This waste of space actually came."

The crowd was once again stirred by Chu Jianqiu's arrival.

"Heaven, this waste of space actually dares to come and participate in the recruitment test. Does he even know what shame is!"

"Tsk, I wonder what this waste of space is doing here, just to watch the show? With his mere Fourth Stage Body Tempering cultivation, he doesn't even have the qualifications to participate in the test."

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At this moment, many people were pointing and whispering about Chu Jianqiu, their eyes filled with ridicule.

In the Chu family's seats, the Grand Elder's eyes showed a hint of surprise upon seeing Chu Jianqiu's appearance.

Chu Jianqiu had suddenly disappeared eight days ago, and he had thought that Chu Jianqiu was avoiding the recruitment test out of shame.

He never expected that at the last moment, he would still appear.

Most of the martial artists in Tianshui City believed that Chu Jianqiu's cultivation was at the Fourth Stage of Body Tempering, as they still remembered the cultivation level he displayed when he defeated Liu Gaoyang.

The Grand Elder had strictly sealed the news of Chu Jianqiu's performance in the clan competition, forbidding the Chu family members from revealing any information. After all, his lineage had suffered a terrible defeat in the clan competition, with a prestigious Ninth Stage Body Tempering direct descendant losing to a mere Seventh Stage Body Tempering martial artist. If the news got out, it would bring shame to his lineage.

Seeing Chu Jianqiu's appearance, the Grand Elder's expressionless face revealed a faint sneer. Even if you have heaven-defying combat power and can fight beyond your rank, what does it matter? With your mere Seventh Stage Body Tempering cultivation, you don't even have the qualifications to participate in the test. Appearing here today is nothing but a humiliation for yourself.

When Ouyang Yuan saw Chu Jianqiu, his eyes narrowed slightly. This waste of space is quite bold. Even after becoming a cripple, he doesn't find a place to hide and cling to life, but dares to appear openly in public. It seems the lesson I gave him wasn't enough!

After obtaining Chu Jianqiu's bloodline, Ouyang Yuan had been in seclusion, fusing the two bloodlines in his body to eliminate any potential problems. Only today had he completely fused the two bloodlines, forming a new bloodline—the Supreme Yang Bloodline.

Since he had been in seclusion for the past few days, he was unaware that Chu Jianqiu's dantian had been repaired and that he could cultivate again. He still thought Chu Jianqiu was a cripple with a shattered dantian.

The people from the other major families also wore cold smiles, looking at Chu Jianqiu as if he were a joke.

Chu Jianqiu, you used to be called the number one genius of Tianshui City, and now you have come to this.

The people from the other major families were all gloating, feeling extremely pleased.

Chu Jianqiu's past brilliance had been like a mountain pressing down on them. Almost all the glory of Tianshui City had been concentrated on Chu Jianqiu alone.

Compared to the Chu Jianqiu of that time, they, the so-called family geniuses, were like waste, not even worthy of trailing behind Chu Jianqiu, as he was far too superior for them to even see his back.

Faced with the ridicule of the crowd, Chu Jianqiu remained calm, merely giving them a faint glance. He had long grown accustomed to these ugly displays over the past month.

"Stop, Chu Jianqiu, what does this waste of space want to do?"

Just as Chu Jianqiu was about to step onto the testing platform, a figure jumped out and blocked his path.

Seeing the arrogant Liu Gaoyang, Chu Jianqiu couldn't help but frown slightly. This fool still hasn't learned his lesson and keeps jumping out to seek death.

"Get out of the way!" Chu Jianqiu said coldly.

"Tsk, you, this waste of space, are still trying to act tough. Elder Luo of the Mystic Sword Sect has already said that to qualify for the test, one must have at least Ninth Stage Body Tempering cultivation. You, a mere Fourth Stage Body Tempering waste of space, have such qualifications?" Liu Gaoyang said with disdain.

Although Chu Jianqiu's strength was greater than his, with his father Liu Shuxi present, Liu Gaoyang felt secure and didn't believe Chu Jianqiu would dare to attack him in front of his father.

Being defeated by Chu Jianqiu in the Spirit Talisman Pavilion that day had brought him great humiliation in public and led to a severe scolding from his master, Chang Gaochen.

Today, he wouldn't let this opportunity to humiliate Chu Jianqiu slip by.

The crowd all watched with a sense of anticipation, eager to see how Chu Jianqiu would handle this situation.

A mere Fourth Stage Body Tempering waste of space, actually dreaming of participating in the Mystic Sword Sect's test, it's a delusion. It seems this waste of space hasn't come to terms with reality and still thinks he is the number one genius of Tianshui City.

Seeing the situation, Luo Xiuyong also frowned. He had already made it clear that to participate in the test, one must have at least Ninth Stage Body Tempering cultivation.

This mere Fourth Stage Body Tempering ant dared to openly challenge his rules, truly not knowing the consequences.

Luo Xiuyong was already in a bad mood from being assigned to recruit in Tianshui County, and he hadn't found any outstanding talents, which further irritated him.

Now, this ungrateful ant had appeared, and Luo Xiuyong was ready to give the Fourth Stage Body Tempering ant a lesson he would never forget, to teach him the consequences of challenging his rules.

"Self-inflicted suffering, you deserve it!" Chu Jianqiu was too lazy to waste words on a waste of space like Liu Gaoyang, and a powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body.

Hearing Chu Jianqiu's cold words, Liu Gaoyang felt a sense of foreboding. Suddenly, he saw the powerful aura erupting from Chu Jianqiu and was shocked: "Ninth Stage Body Tempering!" By the time he wanted to run, it was too late. A powerful force like a tidal wave struck him.

Liu Gaoyang let out a惨叫, flying out like a dead dog.

"Rogue, how dare you!"

As Liu Gaoyang flew out, a voice filled with rage sounded, and a palm carrying immense power struck toward Chu Jianqiu.

With a loud boom, a figure stepped in front of Chu Jianqiu, blocking the palm for him.

"Chu Hongxuan, what do you mean by this?" Liu Shuxi looked at the figure in front of Chu Jianqiu with a dark expression, his voice cold.

"Third Elder!" Chu Jianqiu bowed to the figure in front of him.