'Welcome to the Martial Pavilion Sect' these were like raging thunder in the sky. "vooh!!"" the blood in the youth's was boiling and crowd was getting uncontrollable with excitement.
5 elders came from the 'Martial Pavilion Sect' and 2 of them were females. The 2 female elders were raging beauty of their time. Even if they got old they still were beautiful due to their incredible strength. There was one disciple standing along side with each of the elder's. and one of the 5 elder's disciple was a girl with top beauty which could topple the nations. And other four were boys. five of them were top talents of their generation.
One of the Elder came in front and spoke…
"Welcome to the disciple selection of our Sect," the elder said calmly, his voice carrying across the gathered crowd. "This time, we have prepared three rounds of testing. Those who pass all three will earn the right to become disciples of our sect. And for those who perform outstandingly, a special opportunity awaits—you may accompany us to the Imperial City."
He paused briefly, letting the murmurs of excitement settle.
"As you all know, exceptional performance may also grant you the chance to become a direct disciple of one of our esteemed elders. Whether you qualify as an outer disciple or an inner disciple will be determined entirely by your performance."
His gaze swept over the aspirants.
"We value strength above all. Regardless of your current cultivation base, as long as you can pass our tests, you have a chance. Prove yourselves worthy."
Another elder came in front. She was a female. Her name was 'Lan Yurou'. She calmly spoke" that's enough elder 'Gun'. Let's the Exam begin. 'Li Lei' begin" the female elder gave signs to her female disciple 'Li Lei'.
"ohh!!!" the youth's were entranced by the beauty of the 'Li lei'.
"humph!!" one of the remaining four elder's disciple's named 'Yao Shan' disdained them. He was courting 'Li Lei' for a very long time but she did not gave him a glance.
'Li Lei' lightly smiled at the youths and took out a jade token with her dainty hands from her sleeves. And she crushed.
"SHhhh" . a smoke screen came in front the arena. And a punching type machine came in front on the arena.
"Vooh!" The crowd of youths erupted with excitement, their blood surging with anticipation. This was the Sect they had dreamed of—a king among kings, the pinnacle of power and prestige. To be chosen here was not just a step forward—it was a leap toward destiny.
'Li Lei' spoke with in calm and beautiful voice "As you all can see this is a punching machine. This is our first test. You have to punch it. as long you can pass the mark of 1000 kg mark you can pass. And only above 12 years and less then 20 years of age can participate"
"this.." many youths were dejected. The criteria was 12 years and passing mark of 1000 kg. when a martial artist starts training he acquires 10 kg force at 1st layer of body tempering stage and it doubles at subsequent stages… and when his reaches body refining stage his strength almost thriple. then for passing this test he must be at least 7th layer of body tempering stage which is a very high requirement considering their age. Even the most outstanding genious having that kind of strength are atleast 20 years of age which has passed the cutoff stage for this competition.
"I quit"
"I quit"
…..
many youths already started to give up.
"Sigh!" 5 elders were little dejected. Is this the talent they were looking for?
But, "let me go first!." Someone went to the stage.
"Begin" 'Li Lei' spoke calmly.
"yes!" and the youth began. *boom* he punched. The number of participants were getting up. Crowd and the youth was filled of curiosity.
"820 kg""failed.".
…..
"980 kg""failed.".
…..
"770 kg""failed.".
…..
Similarly many other came but came.
After 100 or so…
A youth stepped forward. Clad in luxurious robes, he looked to be around fifteen years old. His features were striking—refined and handsome, almost ethereal.
"Young Master, best of luck!" several girls called out, their voices filled with admiration and excitement.
Around them, many of the youths who had already failed clenched their fists, gritting their teeth in silent frustration and envy.
The tension in the air was thick, and the youth started to speak-
"my name…" but but it was quickly cut off by a sharp voice—Li Lei.
"Begin."
The youth was little dejected but…"yes" *boom* he began. The number got up by 100,300,500 and it stopped at around ~1500. "see?" youth looked forward to 'Li lEi' with expectation but…
"pass! Wait for next round" 'Li Lei' spoke expressionlessly . although he passed, his talent was mediocore.
So elders and 'Li Lei' was not much impressed.
"waah! As expected of the young master of ** family. Already at 7th layer and close to 6th layer of body refining… A real tiger." Crowd started to covet the youth. The failed were envious of this youth. Since he was from a aristocratic family he can easily pass it due to good nurturin. And the passed youth was getting proud.
Another came forward like this youth… but *boom* "950 kg failed." This youth got down from stage dejectedly.
...
And the completion continued. Best result
Was 1750. He was around 16 years . he was also medicore in the eyes of elders.
Then a youth came… he was around 17 years and was from a small family. "ehh! Isn't this ** from **. Even young master ** barely passed but whatcan he do?" Crowd were discussing about him.
He talked less and came on the stag. "began". 'Li Lei' spoke.
"yes" the 17 year old youthspoke. *boom*. The number rose up to 2200. "pass". 'Li Lei' glanced at him once but turned over her head.
"hmm! Nice. 8th layer of body refining." One of the elder spoke.
"what's nice. Isn't he midicore only??" another elder spoke.
"so what?? He came from a small family with no background. It is already very good" the earlier elder spoke.
"ohh!" other elder nodded. Although his talent is medicore in their eyes for someone in the age of 17 but coming from a small family with this strength is already quite good.
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Completion continued and around 1000 participated but only around 200 passed the first round. So you can sense the difficulty of the test. and highest went upto 2400 which was close to 9th layer of body Tempering. and he was from a normal family. not aristocratic nor poor around 16 years of age.
"is there any else who want to participate or the 1st round is over??" 'Li Lei' spoke.
No more youth came.
"so the 1st round is…" 'Li Lei' was about to announce the closure of 1st round, but just at that moment,
"wait!!"A voice came thundering like the gallop of a thousand horses.
"hmmm!?" elders were curious and even 'Li Lei' was curious and glanced towards the voice . …
And the crowd was astonished. "this???"
The one came from the direction of the voice was a young boy.
Stay tuned for Chapter 3…