Morning came with loud bells.
A voice echoed across the mountain:
"All disciples, report to the Main Courtyard. The Sect Trial begins now!"
Ye Tian stood at the cliff's edge, letting the breeze hit his face. His black robes fluttered as his thoughts wandered.
"This is my chance. I'll prove them wrong."
System:Major Event Triggered: Heaven's Wrath Sect Annual Trial.Top 10 rewards include: Spirit Pills, Cultivation Manuals, Elder Recognition, and… Entry to the Inner Sect.
Ye Tian's eyes lit up. Inner Sect—that's where the best techniques, treasures, and influence lay.
Main Courtyard Gathering
Hundreds of disciples stood in neat rows.
Outer sect disciples on one side, inner sect disciples on the other. The difference between them was clear—robes, presence, power.
On a high platform stood three elders, including Elder Lin, the same man who had watched Ye Tian during the punishment trial.
"This year, all disciples—outer and inner—will compete together," Elder Lin said."There will be three rounds. Only the strong will rise."
Murmurs spread.
"Together? That's not fair!"
"Outer sect trash can't match us!"
Ye Tian remained calm.
System:Heh. They're really asking for a face-slap today.Host! Suggest: Make an entrance they'll never forget.
First Round – Survival Test
All participants were led to the Frostwind Forest, a dangerous zone filled with beasts and traps.
"You have 1 day. Collect 3 beast cores or survive until dawn."
Disciples were scattered across the woods.
Ye Tian walked slowly, calm and focused. Other disciples were panicking, running, screaming from beast attacks.
Suddenly—
ROAR!
A three-eyed Shadow Panther leapt out at him.
System:Shadow Panther – Stage 3 Beast. Weak to fire. Recommend: Soulburn Claw.
Ye Tian dodged the first strike and launched his counterattack.
"Soulburn Claw!"
The panther shrieked as flames tore through its side.
Boom!
It crashed into a tree.
Ye Tian ended it with a clean strike to its throat.
Ding!Beast Core Obtained. EXP +200. Reputation +2.
He walked forward, undisturbed.
Meanwhile…
In a hidden area, Mo Yuyan sat on a tree branch, watching the forest.
She smirked.
"He's already killed one beast while others are running around screaming. This trial might get fun."
Nightfall
As the moon rose, the survivors returned to the outer forest clearing.
Many were wounded. Some cried. Some were missing.
Ye Tian calmly dropped three beast cores at the elder's feet.
Elder Lin raised an eyebrow."You again?"
Ye Tian just smiled. "I'm here to stay."
Status Update
Cultivation: 4th Layer – Qi Condensation
EXP: 780/1000
SP: 25
Skills:
Soulburn Claw (Stage 2)
Tiger Fang Fist (Lv.2)
Poison Resistance (Lv.1)
Pain Resistance (Lv.1)
Reputation:
Outer Sect: Feared
Underground Ring: Rising Star
Mo Yuyan: Amused
Elder Lin: Curious
System:Trial Score: Excellent.Next Round in 2 days. Host, wanna use your new Skill Slot now, or wait for something rare?
Ye Tian glanced at the sky.
"I'll wait. I have a feeling something stronger is coming."