Chapter 102: Upon the Great Hall

The one thing this world does not lack is geniuses; only a Genius who manages to grow to full maturity has any meaning!

Xiao Fan recovered for a moment and then stepped down from the Arena.

He was already in first place, so the subsequent matches had nothing to do with him; he went straight to a quiet corner to begin recovering.

The two consecutive matches had taken a massive toll on him.

Zhu Gang stood guard beside Xiao Fan with a serious expression, his chubby face looking around in all directions as he acted as a Protector for Xiao Fan!

An hour later, Xiao Fan slowly opened his eyes.

Entering the star chart and consuming a large amount of Spirit Medicine had allowed his body to recover significantly.

Next was the battle for second place between Chen Feixing and Nangong Lingxuan.

However, when He Yutang took the stage and called their names…

The two of them actually chose to forfeit simultaneously…

This startled the surrounding crowd, though they quickly became understanding.

The rewards for second and third were identical with no difference between them; it was just that the reputation of second place sounded slightly better.

Furthermore, both of their current states were very poor; Chen Feixing was pale, his Essence Blood was nearly exhausted, and he could exert less than twenty percent of his strength.

Nangong Lingxuan was the same; although she hadn't suffered much injury, her spiritual power was severely depleted, making her unable to continue fighting.

“The Outer Sect selection trials have concluded. First place is Xiao Fan. Second place is a tie between Nangong Lingxuan and Chen Feixing.”

He Yutang's voice was resonant. After a final consultation with Sect Master Xu Yongnian and the other Elders, they gave this final ranking; the rewards were the same anyway…

Sect Master Xu Yongnian's figure ascended the Arena. He looked around and said, “Xiao Fan, Nangong Lingxuan, and Chen Feixing, stay behind.”

“All other Disciples, leave with the managers and deacons to arrange your subsequent entry into the Sect.”

The five hundred Outer Sect Disciples for this year's intake had been finalized, and their strength rankings had been decided.

Joining the Sect was the next order of business.

The many Disciples were led away by the Outer Sect deacons. Next, they would be assigned residential courtyards, issued the blue robes that symbolized being a Jixian Sect Outer Sect Disciple, given their ranking rewards, and instructed on matters regarding their entry into the Sect.

As the top three of this intake, Xiao Fan, Nangong Lingxuan, and Chen Feixing were kept behind.

The five hundred Outer Sect Disciples for this year's intake had been finalized, and their strength rankings had been decided.

Joining the Sect was the next order of business.

The three of them arrived before Sect Master Xu Yongnian and the several Elders, respectfully cupping their hands in greeting.

Sect Master Xu Yongnian smiled. “Let’s go. We will speak further at the Great Hall.”

With a wave of his hand, a streak of green light shot out, enveloping the three of them, and then his figure transformed into a flash of light and vanished…

Elders He Yutang, Elder Shi Ji, Jiang Yushan, and Elder Cao Mu looked at each other, their figures likewise transforming into flashes of light and vanishing.

Xiao Fan felt a bit dazzled; it was mainly because Sect Master Xu Yongnian's speed was too fast. In just a few breaths of time, the three of them had arrived at the Jixian Sect Outer Sect Great Hall.

The place was majestic and solemn. The massive hall was over a hundred meters high and sumptuously decorated; there was no telling how many people it could accommodate…

Not just Xiao Fan, but even Nangong Lingxuan and Chen Feixing—these two children of great families—were a bit dazed.

They were shocked by the majesty of the Great Hall.

Sect Master Xu Yongnian looked at the three of them with a smile from the front. Then, his figure flickered, and he sat down on the main seat in the center of the hall, looking down at them.

After another few breaths, the four Elders also arrived at the Great Hall, each sitting upon a golden seat situated around the hall.

Xiao Fan scanned the room. Besides the main seat of the hall, there were ten golden seats in total, six of which were currently vacant.

This meant that there were still six Elders of the Jixian Sect Outer Sect who had not appeared.

“Hehe… you three little youngsters are quite good. Your strength is very impressive.”

Sect Master Xu Yongnian spoke with a chuckle, his face full of kindness, looking like a friendly elderly neighbor.

The three of them bowed in greeting once more. After witnessing the majesty of the Great Hall, they were much more earnest this time than before…

“Alright, there isn't much to calling you here. It is just that you will be assigned Immortal Caves and some rewards shortly.”

The top three could obtain a Cultivation Immortal Cave. Within the Jixian Sect, aside from Prodigy Disciples, this was a treatment that only those at the rank of deacon or above could possibly have.

Furthermore, the top ten could go to the Jixian Sect's Scripture Pavilion to select a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique.

As for Xiao Fan, who was first, he could also obtain a Low Grade Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique.

Upon hearing this, joy appeared on all three of their faces, but when Nangong Lingxuan and Chen Feixing caught sight of Xiao Fan from the corners of their eyes, they became somewhat dejected.

After all, Earth-Rank Cultivation Techniques were rare. Such a perfect opportunity had just slipped through their fingers; they didn't know how long they would have to wait for another chance.

“Alright, you two don't need to be discouraged.”

Seemingly seeing through the thoughts of Nangong Lingxuan and Chen Feixing, Sect Master Xu Yongnian smiled and said, “Once you become Jixian Sect Disciples, as long as you continuously complete missions to earn contribution points, you can also exchange for an Earth-Rank Cultivation Technique once you have gathered enough… though the required contribution points will be quite numerous.”

“Alright, Cultivate well within the Sect in the future. Your talent is very strong; becoming an Inner Sect Disciple is just around the corner.”

“In a moment, several Elders will take the three of you separately to choose your Immortal Caves. Nangong Lingxuan, Chen Feixing, you two wait outside the Great Hall first. Xiao Fan, stay behind.”

“Yes.”

Nangong Lingxuan and Chen Feixing cupped their hands in salute, then turned and withdrew from the Great Hall.

Neither of them felt particularly curious, because Xiao Fan was the first in this selection, so it was normal for his treatment to be different.

Now, only Xiao Fan, the four Elders, and Sect Master Xu Yongnian remained in the Great Hall.

Xiao Fan's expression was calm, but in his heart, he was already secretly guessing the various possibilities for why these several individuals had kept him behind.

“Xiao Fan, do you know why we have asked you to stay?”