Chapter 249 Inner Sect Assessment

The annual inner sect assessment day of Tianxing Sect finally arrived. On this day, the Tianxing Sect was very lively inside and outside. The sky was gray, revealing a depressing and murderous atmosphere, as if foreshadowing that today's assessment would be as challenging as the weather. The morning mist shrouded the mountains, and the mountains in the distance were vague and looming. The entire sect was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if an invisible force was condensed in the air.

The examination site of Tianxing Sect is located in a huge square in the back mountain of the sect. The terrain here is open and surrounded by towering mountains, like a natural barrier. In the center of the square stands a huge black stone tablet, engraved with ancient runes, emitting a faint spiritual light, as if every stroke hides incredible power. This stone tablet was erected by the successive masters of Tianxing Sect for the examination. It is said that it can witness the glory and failure of every disciple.

All around, the outer disciples were nervously preparing, their eyes full of anticipation and fighting spirit. For them, this was not just a test, but also a chance to change their fate. As long as they could successfully challenge and defeat the inner disciples in this test, they could become inner disciples of the sect, gain more resources and training opportunities, and even rise in status in the sect. Some of the outer disciples were practicing the circulation of spiritual power, some were discussing tactics with each other, and some were standing quietly, seemingly silently adjusting their state of mind to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Ye Fan was standing at the edge of the square, his eyes sweeping across the entire test field. He took a deep breath, feeling the spiritual power surging in his body. Although he had made considerable progress in his recent training, he knew that today's test would not be easy. The strength of the inner disciples was generally much stronger than that of the outer disciples, and each of them had gone through harsh training. To defeat these strong men and become one of them, one needed not only strength, but also wisdom and courage.

The disciples of Tianxing Sect gathered around the examination site early to watch this annual event. Everyone had a sharp gaze, not wanting to miss any fierce duel. Beside the square, the inner disciples stood calmly, with indifferent expressions, as if they didn't care about the challenge of these outer disciples. In their eyes, the outer disciples were still weak, and even if someone was eager to try, it would only be a humiliation for themselves.

The sky gradually brightened, but the gray clouds were still heavy, as if weighing down everyone's hearts. The elders of Tianxing Sect appeared one after another, standing on the high platform, overlooking the scene in the square. The leading elder was the law enforcement elder of the sect. He had a dignified face and a cold temperament. He put his hands behind his back and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk. As the elder presiding over this assessment, his presence made the atmosphere in the square more solemn.

"The rules of this year's assessment remain the same. All outer disciples can voluntarily sign up to challenge inner disciples. As long as you can defeat an inner disciple, you can replace him and become an inner disciple." The law enforcement elder's voice resounded throughout the venue like a loud bell. "Every challenge will be an opportunity for you, but it will also be a battle of life and death for you!"

As soon as the words fell, the whole square fell silent. The outer disciples showed solemn expressions on their faces. They understood that a challenge was not just an opportunity. Failure meant losing everything, and they might even be seriously injured or even killed. The inner disciples, on the other hand, had sharp eyes. They were not afraid of these challenges, but regarded them as proof of their majesty. Only by defeating these outer disciples who wanted to replace them could they show their strength.

The inner gate examination area of ​​Tianxing Sect consists of three venues, which symbolize spiritual power, physical skills and martial arts. Each venue is arranged differently, with its own unique environment and rules. In the spiritual power venue, the spiritual energy is rich, and a large number of spiritual crystals are floating in the void, which can greatly enhance the speed of spiritual power; the physical skills venue is full of various obstacles, and all challengers need to display their extreme speed and reaction ability here; and the martial arts venue is full of swords and shadows, and the wind is whistling, which is specifically used to test the actual combat ability of disciples.

As the registration started in the square, the outer disciples began to step forward to sign up for the challenge. Each of them had a determined expression and bright eyes. At this moment, they were ready to fight to the death.

Ye Fan was no exception. He looked at the outer disciples who had signed up and his fighting spirit was also ignited in his heart. Although he was identified as the lowest level of talent during the talent test, after going through the three tests of the Tianxing Tower, he was no longer the outer disciple who was despised at the beginning. He knew that today's test would be another opportunity for him to prove himself.

As everyone signed up, several talented disciples from the inner sect of the Tianxing Sect also paid close attention to the test. They might appear relaxed on the surface, but in their hearts they did not underestimate the challenge of any outer sect disciple. Because in the Tianxing Sect, opportunities and crises coexist, and no one dares to take it lightly, as they may be replaced if they are not careful.

The Tianxing Sect's assessment was destined to be a fierce and brutal battle. As the weather changed, the sky seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze for the upcoming showdown. The passion in the hearts of the outer disciples was gradually ignited.

As the cold voice of the law enforcement elder echoed in the square, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. The elder held a scroll in his hand and began to read out the names of the outer disciples who had signed up.

"Wang Lin, challenge the inner disciple - Chen Feng!"

The atmosphere in the square suddenly became oppressive. As his name was called out, inner disciple Chen Feng slowly stood up and walked towards the challenge seat in the center of the square. He was wearing the white robe of an inner disciple of the Tianxing Sect, with a cold and confident look, and a slight smile of disdain on his lips. He glanced at the outer disciple Wang Lin with a kind of condescending arrogance, as if he was looking at a tiny ant.

"It's actually Chen Feng? There are not many outer disciples who can beat him." Several outer disciples in the crowd whispered.

"I'm afraid Wang Lin doesn't have any chance this time." Another person sighed in a low voice.

As an inner sect disciple of Tianxing Sect, Chen Feng was very powerful in the sect, especially his swordsmanship was extremely sharp. He had won many inner sect competitions and was already an unattainable existence in the hearts of many outer sect disciples. His face was also full of confidence and pride. Every time he faced an outer sect challenger, he never failed.

He walked slowly to the center of the challenge seat, looked down at Wang Lin, and said calmly: "You can choose to admit defeat to avoid embarrassment."

Wang Lin's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He tightly grasped the long sword in his hand. Although he was somewhat concerned about Chen Feng's strength, he also knew that if he did not try his best today, he would never be able to cross this threshold and become a true inner disciple.

"I won't give up." Wang Lin gritted his teeth and said firmly.

A gleam of contempt flashed across Chen Feng's eyes, and then he sneered, "Then it's as you wish."

He gently raised the sword in his hand, the blade flashing coldly in the sun, and the confidence on his face became more and more obvious. As an inner disciple, he was used to the challenges of outer disciples who overestimated their own abilities. This time it was just another boring exchange.

On the other side of the square, other inner disciples also began to be called and walked up to the challenge seat. They were all arrogant, with disdain and contempt in their eyes, and did not take the outer disciples seriously at all. After all, the resources, cultivation environment and skills possessed by the inner disciples far exceeded those of the outer disciples. They had already stood at the top of the Tianxing Sect and enjoyed a noble status. And today's assessment, in their view, was just a farce of outer disciples fighting for limited opportunities.

In their eyes, outer disciples were nothing more than humble challengers who could never reach their heights.

When each inner disciple walked up to the challenge seat, their faces were filled with confidence and pride. Some crossed their arms in front of their chests, sizing up the outer disciples with a playful look; others raised their chins with a look of disdain, as if they didn't even need to make a move, and the challengers would be defeated without a fight.

"An outer disciple still wants to challenge us?" An inner disciple sneered, glancing at the outer disciples who signed up for the challenge, as if he was selecting his next prey.

These inner disciples were certain that they had gone through even more severe training and stood at the pinnacle of the Tianxing Sect. In their eyes, the outer disciples were nothing but insignificant beings. And those challengers also clearly felt the strong pressure from the inner disciples, and they couldn't help but become more nervous.

The air was filled with heavy pressure, and the atmosphere at the challenge seat became increasingly tense. The outer disciples gritted their teeth one by one. Although they knew they were facing powerful enemies, their eyes still flashed with an unyielding light. This was a fateful choice. No matter how difficult the road ahead was, they had to face it head-on. After all, only in this way could they truly step into the inner gate and gain a broader world.

However, every inner disciple standing on the challenge seat was like an insurmountable peak, looking down coldly at their challengers.