Chapter 84

Shen Xiang was also startled by his own score, but after some thought, he felt it was nothing unusual. After all, he cultivated the Five Elements True Qi, which, when fused, transformed into the Heaven and Earth True Qi, greatly increasing its power.

"Brother Shen, you really scared me to death! You’re not being fair, last time when we sparred, you didn’t use your full strength!" Yun Xiaodao exclaimed in amazement.

Zhu Rong’s expression was also somewhat strange. Previously, he thought Shen Xiang had no hope of entering the Inner Sect, but now the chances were quite high. At least, a tenth-level Martial Realm practitioner like him couldn’t produce such a score.

"Hehe, that squint-eyed guy is definitely going to lose this time!" Yun Xiaodao laughed loudly, as he had deeply remembered the bet.

A large number of people participated in the assessment, and it took from morning until late at night to complete all the tests. In the morning, the entire square was crowded with people, but now only more than three hundred remained. It was clear how difficult it was for Shen Xiang to enter the Inner Sect, as so many people were eliminated just by the first test!

After the first test ended, everyone in the martial academy where Shen Xiang was from passed, but they lacked confidence when facing the second test. Many of them had been eliminated during the second test before, and over time, they had developed a sense of dread.

"It’s late at night, and we still have to undergo the second test?" Shen Xiang asked in confusion, as those who passed the first test were not allowed to leave.

"Of course, the three tests are conducted consecutively, sometimes lasting for several days without any breaks," Yun Xiaodao explained.

Everyone stood in the middle of the square, waiting for Elder Dan to come and test them.

In the middle of the night, the silver moonlight illuminated the square, and a cool breeze occasionally blew, making everyone feel comfortable.

Suddenly, everyone felt a stifling heat, as if a heavy rain was about to fall. However, when they looked up at the sky, they could still see the twinkling stars.

Just as everyone looked up at the sky, a person suddenly appeared in front of them, causing them to be greatly alarmed!

"Meet Elder Dan!" More than three hundred people and those responsible for the tests hurriedly bowed.

Elder Dan was a woman, wearing a white long dress, with beautiful black hair cascading down her shoulders. To Shen Xiang’s disappointment, she wore a black mask that only revealed her eyes, which glowed with a fiery red light, showing no other part of her face.

"There’s no need for such formalities!" Elder Dan raised her hand and said.

Her voice sounded somewhat lazy but was very cold, exuding an aura of superiority, making Shen Xiang feel that she was somewhat similar to the Empress of the Divine Armament Heaven.

Shen Xiang suddenly felt that this masked Elder Dan had a familiar aura, but he couldn’t pinpoint who she reminded him of.

"It’s definitely not Xian Xian’s master; her voice isn’t that cold, and it doesn’t match," Shen Xiang thought, shaking his head.

Elder Dan took a few papers and quickly looked at the recorded assessment results. After finishing, she said coldly, "Not bad this year, the scores are quite high! There’s even one with a score of 4800."

Although her voice was very cold and emotionless, it was clear that she was surprised.

Shen Xiang felt that her cold tone was unnatural and strange, as if it was put on. He had spent a lot of time with Bai Youyou and knew what a true cold beauty sounded like; Bai Youyou’s voice was naturally cold.

"Shen Xiang, come out!" Elder Dan called out, her clear and cold voice ringing in everyone’s ears, making them shiver and their ears buzz.

Shen Xiang stepped forward and said calmly, "Disciple Shen Xiang!"

"Hmph, don’t think that just because you have some skills, you can show off. I’ve heard that you caused trouble as soon as you arrived and are also quite restless in the secular world. People like you should be tempered in the Outer Sect before entering the Inner Sect to prevent you from causing even bigger problems inside! Are you sure you want to undergo the second test?" Elder Dan’s words made everyone secretly surprised, as it was clear that she was deliberately targeting Shen Xiang!

Who was Elder Dan? The strongest person under the Grand Master of Taiwu Sect, and also an alchemist! Being targeted by such a person meant that Shen Xiang would face a lot of difficulties in Taiwu Sect!

"I will undergo the second test!" Shen Xiang frowned slightly and said expressionlessly, "What I did in the secular world and here are things I believe are right."

"Hmph!" Elder Dan coldly snorted, "Go to the other end of the square, and start walking when I give the command!"

Elder Dan left this command, then flew to the other end of the square, her speed so fast that it made everyone gasp in astonishment.

Shen Xiang already knew what the test involved: walking from one end of the square to the other under pressure. Passing this meant passing the second test.

The huge square was over three hundred zhang wide, and walking across it was very simple, even faster if using lightness skills.

The three hundred Outer Sect disciples lined up in a row, waiting for Elder Dan’s command from the other side.

"Shen Xiang, stay where you are, you will be tested separately!" Elder Dan’s words gave Shen Xiang a bad feeling, and he secretly regretted following Bai Youyou’s advice to reveal his strength.

At this moment, Shen Xiang was certain that Elder Dan was deliberately targeting him. He knew he would face a lot of difficulties in Taiwu Sect and suspected that Elder Dan might have a connection with the Yao family, to give him such "special attention."

"Brother Shen, take care! I’ll wait for you in the Inner Sect," Yun Xiaodao said with a worried expression, his voice full of helplessness, as he knew Shen Xiang wouldn’t enter the Inner Sect for several years.

"Start!" Elder Dan shouted, and despite the distance of several hundred zhang, her voice was clearly heard.

At that moment, Shen Xiang felt an invisible pressure descend, making him involuntarily bend his knees, as if carrying a huge mountain on his shoulders.

"Those who can’t hold on, just say ‘give up,’ and I’ll immediately send them out of the square," Elder Dan said coldly.

Shen Xiang cursed inwardly, as he was also enduring this pressure and was being tested separately, clearly showing that Elder Dan was really "taking care" of him!

Not long after, many people fell to the ground, spitting blood, and were immediately moved out of the square.

This was the first time Shen Xiang saw such a powerful person in action, casually releasing such a force. Not to mention ordinary people, even ninth and tenth-level Martial Realm practitioners were like ants in Elder Dan’s eyes.

Shen Xiang had no doubt that if Elder Dan wished, a single glance could kill him!

This was the strength of a martial artist standing at the peak of the Martial Realm!