Chapter 815 - 812: Rising Above the Rest

At this moment, more than nine hundred people had solemn expressions.

"Begin!"

With a shout from Sword Obsession, more than nine hundred people swiftly entered the Void Gate.

Just as Sword Obsession predicted, Ye Fan was the first martial artist to walk out. Sword Obsession wanted to see through Ye Fan, but unfortunately, Ye Fan had too many tricks, and he couldn’t see through him.

This time, Li’er failed, and Feng Shaohao ranked sixth, which wasn’t considered too weak.

Ten people, indeed the same ten people as before.

The others could only look on with helpless admiration. Ye Fan saw that seven of them were in the Half-step Ancestor Realm, and three were Subcestors.

The seven were all geniuses competing to be elite disciples, but it wasn’t to say that those three were lacking; there were also Subcestors who could challenge those at the Half-step Ancestor Realm.

Therefore, among the ten, three would be selected.

Sword Obsession nodded and said, "There are still a few promising seedlings with good talent!"

He then continued, "Very well, next is your stage! Three elite disciples step forward!"

"Yes!"

Instantly, three elite disciples stepped forward.

They were the last three in the elite disciple assessment, and according to the customs of the Infinite Sword Sect, if these three could defeat these people, they would still qualify to continue being elite disciples.

But if they were defeated, they could only be demoted to Inner Sect Disciple. There’s no choice; this is a cruel era, a cruel society.

The three were very strong, with a Half-step Ancestor Realm aura fluctuating around them.

Then, Sword Obsession said: "Next, you will take turns to fight these three. Whoever can defeat any one of them will take their place!"

All ten looked towards the three.

According to the draw, Wei Yong was first.

He arrogantly glanced at Feng Shaohao and Ye Fan, then walked towards that elite disciple.

The elite disciple immediately said, "I concede!"

"Wow!"

The whole place was in an uproar. Conceding without a fight, although not unheard of, it’s still surprising that he voluntarily conceded. Even if there was something fishy, it couldn’t be pursued.

Of course, Wei Yong knew the inside story; this elite disciple followed his elder brother Wei Yan, so his elder brother Wei Yan had instructed him early on.

Without a fight, Wei Yong became the first to be an elite disciple.

Sword Obsession shook his head in disappointment. This elite disciple’s self-degradation made him look down on him.

However, this couldn’t be considered cheating, so he had nothing to say.

He simply said, "Next!"

Feng Shaohao did not expect that he would be next - he happened to be second. It must be said this was fate’s whim.

Feng Shaohao stepped forward, confronting the elite disciple, and said respectfully, "Please, Senior Brother!"

"Why so much nonsense, you hypocrite? Aren’t you just trying to replace me? Let me show you what cruelty means!"

The elite disciple immediately rushed up.

At this moment, Feng Shaohao, caught off guard, was sent flying by the elite disciple, nearly coughing up blood.

Feng Shaohao was very angry; he understood humility, but this elite disciple didn’t understand what humility meant and attacked as soon as he came up.

Wei Yong was mocking at the side.

Everyone was shocked. This elite disciple was called Gao Hu. Although he was among the bottom tier of elite disciples, his strength was still formidable.

In the Half-step Ancestor Realm, although he was only at the initial stage, he had at least crossed that boundary, so his strength was undoubtedly strong.

"A waste!"

"Do you think you can replace me?"

Gao Hu said disdainfully.

He never looked at Feng Shaohao; this time was no exception.

So, at this moment, he began to despise Feng Shaohao.

Feng Shaohao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and calmly stood there, bursting out with his own momentum, Purple Cloud Swordsmanship.

Purple Cloud Swordsmanship held a significant position in the entire Sword Sect; after all, it was an ancient creation.

At this point, Gao Hu approached disdainfully.

Even though Feng Shaohao was shrouded in a purple cloud aura, he didn’t find it fearful, so he unleashed his full strength.

"Break!"

Feng Shaohao shouted and then slashed with his sword, breaking through Gao Hu’s defense. Gao Hu never expected Feng Shaohao’s strength to be so formidable.

Just as he was about to perform the Infinite Sword Skill, Feng Shaohao struck him with a palm, sending Gao Hu flying.

He was knocked unconscious.

The entire audience was stunned. They initially thought Feng Shaohao would fail miserably, but at this moment, he successfully turned the tables and severely injured Gao Hu.

Wei Yong showed an expression of anger; he didn’t expect Feng Shaohao to succeed in defeating Gao Hu at this moment, but the next instant, his eyes shifted.

Because he devised a new strategy—to ostracize Feng Shaohao among the elite disciples, after all, his elder brother ranked seventeenth among the geniuses.

Ranking seventeenth among the elite disciples made him the target of many elders. With his elder brother’s position, toppling Feng Shaohao wouldn’t be an issue at all.

At this moment, Sword Obsession said, "Challenge successful!"

The whole audience was shocked. It was unexpected that only three elite disciple slots were available, and two had suddenly been filled. The pressure on the rest escalated.

As eight contenders were vying for one position.

At this moment, Sword Obsession said, "Next!"

The next elite disciple looked with feeble eyes, quite evidently too weak, weak to the extreme.

Ye Fan sensed something amiss; he was aiming for this position, not wanting someone to snatch it unjustly and suffer the loss instead.

Therefore, a few displayed mocking expressions as they were all determined to win the spot. Having made it this far, they were all among the elites within the sects under the Infinite Sword Sect.

Anyone could easily match Feng Shaohao; all were geniuses, and they naturally did not take this feeble disciple seriously.

However, as soon as he made a move, the genius attempting to defeat this elite disciple was defeated.

This seemingly weak elite disciple’s strength exceeded everyone’s expectations. Maybe they were all deceived by his appearance.

Then another person came forward, and was defeated again.

Until the sixth challenger, the seemingly weak elite disciple defeated them all.

At this time, his gaze was no longer timid, but filled with confidence.

He sneered coldly, "Outward weakness does not mean my inner self is weak as well. How dare you try to take my position without understanding this principle!"

"Two more left, who wants to go first!"

At this moment, he transformed from weak to arrogant.

"I’ll go!"

A composed martial artist stepped forward.

Ye Fan looked up and saw that he was dressed in black, his entire demeanor exuding a calm aura.

Ye Fan realized he was once again a step behind.

"Jian Er Shisi! Here to challenge you!"

Everyone now understood the name of the man in black; he was Jian Er Shisi. It was said that he became an Inner Sect Disciple last time.

But because he was young and lacked foundation, he had no chance at becoming an elite disciple, so he withdrew from the Infinite Sword Sect and started to train again.

This time, he must be here to compete for the title of elite disciple.

He’s a man with a story, able to forgo immediate temptation for future gain, proving he’s a man of deep calculation.

At this moment, the elite disciple sneered mockingly, "I thought it was someone else, but it’s the loser from back then! What? Are you confident about competing for elite disciple this time?"

"It’s a pity you chose wrong, facing me means you have no chance at becoming an elite disciple this time! You need to retrain for ten years!"

He spoke disdainfully to Jian Er Shisi.

Jian Er Shisi calmly replied, "If you only know how to boast, then I concede!"

"Seeking death!"

The elite disciple rushed forward to attack Jian Er Shisi.

At this moment, Jian Er Shisi made his move.

His sword barely emerged from the scabbard before returning.

The entire action was a matter of instant, as fluid as a stream.

No one even saw how he made his move.

But at this moment, the elite disciple froze in place without even having a chance to strike.

He collapsed heavily to the ground.

Only Ye Fan knew that Jian Er Shisi could have delivered a fatal strike to the throat of this elite disciple, but at the crucial moment,

he chose not to and only knocked him unconscious.

"Interesting!"

Sword Obsession nodded approvingly.

It seemed like Jian Er Shisi was already chosen by him, since Sword Obsession was the second highest master in the Infinite Sword Sect after the Sect Master.

If he chose someone, that elite disciple would have unlimited potential.

"Quota confirmed!"

Jian Er Shisi breathed a sigh of relief, having already sensed Ye Fan’s extraordinary nature; he knew that if Ye Fan challenged him, Ye Fan would win.

He would have no chance.

At this moment, Feng Shaohao looked at Ye Fan worriedly, as Ye Fan hadn’t fought yet! Wei Yong showed a gloating expression.

Feng Shaohao said to Sword Obsession, "Elder Sword Obsession!"

"What do you need?"

Sword Obsession asked Feng Shaohao.

Feng Shaohao said, "Elder Sword Obsession, Brother Heavenly King is stronger than me. I want to give this position to him!"

"Don’t be impulsive!"

Ye Fan said to Feng Shaohao.

But Feng Shaohao replied, "Brother Heavenly King, it’s fine, Li’er is also an Inner Sect Disciple, I can still look after her in the Inner Sect!"

Feng Shaohao was composed, yet his heart was filled with reluctance. Still, at this moment, he understood the meaning of sacrifice.

At this moment, Sword Obsession said, "Is that so!"

"I’ll give you an opportunity!"

He spoke to Ye Fan.

"Please go ahead, elder!"

Ye Fan replied.

Sword Obsession said, "Our Infinite Sword Sect does not nurture idlers, but neither do we let talent go to waste! I can summon the fourth to last elite disciple!"

"Let you fight him! If you win, you become an elite disciple; if you lose, you’ll remain an Inner Sect Disciple!"

This is Sword Obsession’s intention. Currently, his meaning is quite clear.

Everyone knew that there was a significant difference between the third to last and fourth to last; their combat power was not in the same league. This time, the three quotas could all be filled.

Indeed, it was unexpected for Sword Obsession. Of course, Wei Yong was merely throwing the game, otherwise, this situation would not have arisen.

At this point, Ye Fan asked, "Elder, may I challenge someone else?"

"Someone else?"

Sword Obsession asked, puzzled.

Ye Fan said, "I heard there is an elite disciple named Wei Yan, I want to challenge him!"