Chapter 253 Inner Gate No. 1

The atmosphere on the ring instantly became tense. Mu Qingfeng narrowed his eyes slightly, and a trace of cold sweat gradually seeped out of his forehead. It was obvious that the previous duel had consumed a lot of his energy. However, despite this, he still had an unwilling sneer on his face.

"Ye Fan, I, Mu Qingfeng, have never accepted a draw." Mu Qingfeng's voice was low and cold, and his eyes showed a strong fighting and killing intent. "Today, either you fall or I win!"

Ye Fan gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes showing determination. His spiritual power was still surging, and although the previous battle consumed a lot of his energy, his fighting spirit did not diminish at all.

"I don't like draws either." Ye Fan said calmly, with a hint of murderous intent in his tone, "In that case, let's use all our strength to decide the winner!"

The two of them stared at each other, and the atmosphere on the ring suddenly became extremely tense. Everyone's eyes were fixed on them, holding their breath, not daring to miss a single thing. This battle, no matter who it was, would be the pinnacle battle among the younger generation of the Tianxing Sect.

Mu Qingfeng sneered, and the light in his eyes became more fierce. His spiritual power surged again, and the sword energy surrounded him like a gust of wind. Then, Mu Qingfeng inserted the sword in his hand into the ground, slowly formed seals with his hands, and a complex spiritual formation quickly emerged under his feet.

"In that case, I won't hide anything anymore. Ye Fan, feel the secret skills inherited by my Mu family—the Heavenly Star Sword Formation!" Mu Qingfeng's voice echoed in the air like thunder.

As his voice fell, the spiritual formation on the ground began to flash with dazzling light. The sword energy in Mu Qingfeng's hand surged, and the countless sword shadows in the sword formation suddenly turned into star-like light points, instantly covering the entire arena. Each star carried a powerful sword intent, constantly rotating and interlacing in the air, forming a huge sword formation.

"The Heavenly Star Sword Formation, this is Mu Qingfeng's trump card!" The disciples below the stage exclaimed. This formation is extremely famous in the Heavenly Star Sect, and has allowed Mu Qingfeng to easily defeat countless powerful enemies.

Ye Fan's eyes focused, and he felt the terrible power contained in the sword formation. Each "star" seemed to have a sharp sword energy, forming an invisible cage, trying to trap him in it, making it difficult for him to move.

But Ye Fan did not retreat at all. He took a deep breath, and the spiritual power in his body circulated rapidly. A determined light flashed in his eyes. He slowly raised his hand, and the spiritual energy in his body condensed, and the fighting spirit surged.

"In that case, I won't hold back." Ye Fan said calmly, then he clenched his right hand suddenly, strong spiritual power condensed in his fist, and the air around him instantly became distorted.

"Wuji Potianjue, the second form - Destruction!" Ye Fan shouted softly, and the power in his fist exploded instantly. The whole person seemed to turn into a violent storm and rushed directly towards Mu Qingfeng's sword formation.

This force was extremely violent, and the strength of the fist was so strong that it seemed to tear the heaven and earth apart. The entire arena was shaking violently under his fist. Ye Fan's fist directly hit Mu Qingfeng's Tianxing Sword Formation.

"Bang!" With a loud noise, Ye Fan's fist collided violently with the Tianxing Sword Formation, and a dazzling light burst out. The entire arena was enveloped by a strong spiritual power fluctuation, and a strong wind blew up, causing the disciples around to retreat one after another.

The stars in the sword formation began to shatter, and Ye Fan's fist power was weakened by countless sword shadows, but he continued to move forward, and each punch carried immense power, heading straight for Mu Qingfeng.

Mu Qingfeng's face suddenly changed. He didn't expect Ye Fan's fist to be so powerful that it could shake his sword formation. He quickly mobilized the spiritual power in his body and tried to stabilize the sword formation, but Ye Fan's power was like an irresistible torrent, getting closer and closer.

Finally, Ye Fan suddenly punched out, directly shattering the last barrier of the sword formation. The sword shadow shattered, the stars fell, and the Tianxing Sword Formation completely collapsed.

Mu Qingfeng spat out a mouthful of blood, staggered back, and his face turned pale instantly. He had tried his best, but still couldn't stop Ye Fan's attack.

Although Ye Fan's breathing was a little disordered, he still stood steadily on the ring, with a calm look and high fighting spirit.

The audience was silent, and everyone was so shocked by this scene that they were speechless. No one had expected that Ye Fan could break Mu Qingfeng's Heavenly Star Sword Formation and gain the upper hand in this peak duel.

Mu Qingfeng's expression was complicated. He forced himself to stand up straight. The look he gave Ye Fan no longer contained the contempt and disdain he had before. Instead, there was a deep fear and admiration in his eyes.

"You win..." Mu Qingfeng's voice was low, but full of unwillingness.

Ye Fan just nodded slightly, put away his fist, and did not continue to attack. The winner on the ring was already clear, and the strength Ye Fan showed completely shocked the audience.

The duel between the two finally came to a conclusion - Ye Fan won!

Ye Fan became the first in the inner sect of Tianxing Sect, and with his own strength, he completely overturned everyone's perception of his low talent. Even though he was not very talented, he relied on his unparalleled perseverance and tenacity to prove with practical actions: as long as he works hard enough, the weak can also become strong, and even surpass opponents with superior talents.

His name quickly spread throughout the Tianxing Sect. Disciples discussed privately, and everyone, whether they were from the inner sect or the outer sect, was shocked by Ye Fan's achievements.

"Ye Fan actually defeated Mu Qingfeng, who is the number one genius of the Tianxing Sect!"

"Who would have thought that his talent tablet would be at the lowest level when tested! This is simply a miracle!"

"It's not just his strength, his determination and fighting spirit are unmatched."

"Such a person is destined to be extraordinary."

In the square of Tianxing Sect, whether it was the newly-joined outer disciples or the arrogant inner disciples, they all talked endlessly about Ye Fan's rise. Among the younger generation, he seemed to have become a genius that everyone looked up to. With his absolute strength, Ye Fan rose from an unknown outer disciple to a legendary figure in the inner sect of Tianxing Sect in a short period of time.

The inner disciples who had looked down on Ye Fan in the past were now silent, with no more contempt in their eyes, replaced by deep awe. Ye Fan's strength and performance gave them a silent warning: even if one's talent is mediocre, as long as one works hard, one can still become a strong person.

The elders of the sect also praised him, especially Ye Fan's master, the female war god. She stood on the high platform of Tianxing Sect with a gratified smile on her face. She never regretted choosing Ye Fan as her disciple. At this moment, her eyes were full of expectations for Ye Fan's future.

"I was right about him. Ye Fan is destined to be the future pillar of the Tianxing Sect and may even surpass me!"

Ye Fan's reputation spread quickly inside and outside the Tianxing Sect. He became the goal pursued by all the young practitioners and a benchmark among the disciples of the Tianxing Sect. His deeds also inspired countless disciples. They no longer relied solely on talent, but began to believe that hard work and perseverance could also bring miracles.

The main hall of Tianxing Sect is majestic and surrounded by the sky. This building, which symbolizes the highest power of the sect, stands high on the mountain top, hidden in the clouds, exuding a mysterious and inviolable atmosphere.

On the second day after Ye Fan became the first disciple of the inner sect, an inner sect steward hurried to Ye Fan's residence. He knocked on the door of Ye Fan's courtyard, with a hint of respect and a hint of nervousness in his eyes.

"Junior brother Ye Fan, the sect master summons you."

Ye Fan was startled when he heard this. Although he had long known that his every move would attract the attention of the Tianxing Sect's top leaders, he did not expect the Sect Master to personally summon him. This was the highest-ranking person in the entire Tianxing Sect, and his strength was unfathomable. Ye Fan's heart was a little turbulent, but he quickly calmed down and nodded, "Okay, I'll go there immediately."

When he followed the deacon to the main hall of Tianxing Sect and looked up at the magnificent palace, he couldn't help but feel a bit of awe in his heart. In front of the main hall, spiritual energy was lingering, and the four stone pillars that reached the sky were engraved with ancient runes, as if telling the glorious history of the sect that had been passed down from ancient times.

"Please come in." The deacon bowed to Ye Fan and then stepped aside.

Ye Fan took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and walked into the main hall.

The main hall was spacious and solemn, with several majestic ancient paintings hanging around. On the high platform in the center, a middle-aged man in dark blue clothes sat on the throne. He was the leader of the Tianxing Sect. He had a dignified and calm expression on his face, and his deep eyes seemed to penetrate people's hearts. His aura was like the abyss and the sea, which made people feel awe.

Ye Fan did not dare to neglect and bowed: "Disciple Ye Fan, I pay my respects to the Sect Master."

The leader of Tianxing Sect nodded slightly, his voice steady with a hint of pressure: "Ye Fan, I heard that you performed outstandingly in the assessment, even Mu Qingfeng was defeated by you, you are indeed extraordinary."

Ye Fan felt the faint pressure, but remained calm and said, "Disciple just won by luck, I dare not take credit for it."

The sect master's eyes flashed with approval, and he smiled and said, "Don't be modest. Talent is not everything. You have come this far with hard work and perseverance. Your achievements are obvious to all. Your master also speaks highly of you and says that you have a bright future."

Ye Fan's heart was slightly moved. He knew that this summons was not just to praise him. The sect master seemed to be chatting, but in fact he was testing him. So he remained humble and said, "Disciple will continue to work hard and live up to the sect's expectations."

The leader of the Tianxing Sect slowly stood up and walked down the platform, staring at Ye Fan with a deeper aura. "Do you know that the reason why the Tianxing Sect has stood in the Xuantian Domain for countless years is not simply because of its resources and talented disciples, but because of the secret skills and heritage passed down by the sect."

He walked in front of Ye Fan, raised his hand gently, and pointed to the endless mountains and sea of ​​clouds outside the hall: "You may have felt the changes in the outside world. The situation in Xuantian Realm is becoming more and more turbulent. Whether Tianxing Sect can continue to stand at the top requires not only strong people, but also future pillars like you."

Ye Fan's heart shuddered. The implicit meaning in the sect master's words made him realize that the sect might be in the midst of some undercurrents, and that he might play an important role in the future.

The sect master stared at him, his tone turned serious: "Ye Fan, I summoned you today to tell you that we have seen your potential. Tianxing Sect needs disciples like you. I hope you can be more determined in your path of cultivation. The future of Tianxing Sect may be handed over to your generation."

Ye Fan's eyes were determined, and he felt a huge responsibility on his shoulders. He knew that this was the sect master's expectation and trust in him, as well as an invisible pressure.

"Disciple will definitely go all out to protect Tianxing Sect and will never let down the Sect Master and the Sect's kindness!"

The Tianxing Sect leader smiled and nodded approvingly: "Very good, go ahead. The next journey of cultivation will be difficult and dangerous, you must take each step steadily. The sect will fully support you, but the key still depends on you."

Ye Fan bowed respectfully again and then stepped out.