Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: 346, [Once Promised to Be Top-notch in the World] (1/2)
Chapter 346: 346, [Once Promised to Be Top-notch in the World]
Lu Xun sat high on the platform, looking at Xu Zhongcheng who stood at the front of the crowd, feeling a bit nervous, how adorable.
However, Lu Xun’s first impression of him was when he exhausted his spiritual power during the outer sect trial and fell to the ground, foaming at the mouth…
The second impression was when he stood up for his sect members in the ancient relic, although… he was quite scared.
He admired Xu Zhongcheng.
Because he understood that the strength of a sect requires such people.
People who seem a bit foolish in the eyes of others.
Lu Xun gave a slight smile, channeling his spiritual power, enabling his voice to reach the stage below, he asked: “What level have you cultivated to?”
“Replying to Young Elder, I have re-cultivated to the sixth level.” Xu Zhongcheng replied with a straight face.
That’s like being only at level 6.
“Do you know what the inner sect examination entails?” Lu Xun asked.
“Replying to Young Elder, I am aware.” Xu Zhongcheng answered honestly: “An inner sect deacon suppresses his cultivation base to launch an attack for comparison purposes.”
Yes, the Demon Sect’s inner sect examination is simple and crude.
They send an inner sect deacon, who suppresses their cultivation base to the same level as the examinee, then uses their wealth of experience and other advantages to give the examinee a beating.
Those who suffer a severe beating are undoubtedly eliminated. Those who can hang on for a while get to join the inner sect.
As for defeating the examiner… that’s not very realistic.
After all, the cultivation base of the inner sect deacon is above the fifth level, they are all great cultivators. Even if they suppress their cultivation base, advantages like sword intent, knife intention and the like still exist.
They aren’t even on the same level.
After the contest, Shen Yan and the others will also comment on the duel and give the examinee some pointers.
This is a rare opportunity!
The ones who perform well have the chance to become their direct disciples!
Sounds… a bit like a talent show, huh!
Lu Xun looked at Xu Zhongcheng, nodded and said: “According to the rules, you didn’t pass the preliminary selection, so you can’t participate in the inner sect examination, do you understand?”
“Disciple… understands.” Xu Zhongcheng said.
Feeling slightly despondent.
“Do you regret it?” Lu Xun asked again.
“Regret.” Xu Zhongcheng honestly said.
“Rules cannot be broken, but I can give you a chance to spar with me.” Lu Xun said loudly.
Upon hearing the words, Xu Zhongcheng lifted up his head immediately, a light in his eyes.
There was a moment of confusion below the platform as some people were excited to see a spectacle and others showed envy.
Lu Xun turned to Shen Yan and the others and said, “Sect Master, Peak Masters, would it be possible to point out his deficiencies after the fight?”
After Shen Yan and the others looked at each other, they suddenly burst out laughing.
Lu Xun:
What’s so funny? Their laughter is so ugly.
Oh no, Peak Master Luo Wanqiu is still very charming, like the prettiest English teacher in school.
Shen Yan said, “Young Elder, even if you hadn’t said anything, I would also make an exception and go down to give him some pointers after the exam. Unexpectedly, Young Elder, you have the same idea as us.”
“So that’s why…” Lu Xun finally understood why they were laughing.
Yue Heshan, like many elders who love to cause trouble, asked: “Xu Zhongcheng, good for you now, both the Sect Master and Young Elder are willing to have a match with you, so… who do you choose?”
Lu Xun looked at him, musing in his heart: “Wow! Your sleazy middle-aged vibe is so strong today!”
Why bother such a young lad?
Although he thought so in his heart, Lu Xun, sitting next to Shen Yan, couldn’t help straightening his back.
Choose me, damn it!
Xu Zhongcheng felt as if he had just ridden a roller coaster. With a straight face, he looked at Shen Ludan, who was ugly, then at Lu Xun, who wore a radiant smile, gritted his teeth and said:
“Xu Zhongcheng humbly requests Young Elder for guidance!”
After he finished speaking, he bowed, bending to a ninety-degree angle.
As a fanatic fan of Lu Xun, he chose his idol without hesitation.
Satisfied, Lu Xun nodded his head, turned to Shen Yan and said: “Sect Master, after the match, any deficiencies should be pointed out.”
He was seeking benefits for Xu Zhongcheng.
Guidance from a top-notch cultivator is a rare opportunity.
Shen Yan laughed and said: “Young Elder is personally taking the field, how dare I slack off?”
This is a good thing about the Demon Sect, everyone can hold their heads high outside but also let down their guard in front of their own people.
Of course, over the years, Shen Yan, the famously terrible master, has repeatedly been reprimanded by his disciples for his preferential treatment. He may have gotten used to being overlooked by now.
His spring only begins at the next inner sect examination.
His “Bald Strong” image is well-liked by the players of the Demon Sect, hitting the unique spice of the meme-loving players, who love to choose him.
For now, the players are still weak and few are eligible to participate in the inner sect examination.
Lu Xun stood up, lightly tapped his toes, placed his hands behind, his robe was flowing, then he floated down to the stage below, standing on the platform.
He suppressed his cultivation base to the sixth level of Qi Consumption and did not intend to use the small sword in his Sword Sheath and Sword Heart.
Otherwise, as a Sword Cultivator, Xu Zhongcheng would be defeated with just one glance from Lu Xun.
Such guidance would be meaningless.