The sect is for training talented disciples. But now a cripple make his way here. So, of course sect elders will be little disappointed. This outer court elder does not know about him yet, so,
One of the elder came forward. He was little old and his strength was decent. His name was 'Teng Mun'. "welcome to the outer court. New disciples" he smiled towards the new recruits.
There strength was not bad. But just a little diappointed with ' Shen Duan Yu Han Fang'. But nothing can be done since we was already allowed inside the sect. 'Did the elder's make a error in the selection? Not possible'.He though.But he was Also a strange unfathomable and a little dangerous feeling.
"Alright! You may all proceed to the Skill Pavilion to select one lower-grade technique of any tier.Once you've made your selection, report back to the Battle Area." 'Teng Mun'
"Wooh!" everyone exclaimed with excitement.
Martial skills were classified into four main grades: low, medium, high, and mortal. Among them, mortal-grade martial arts were the most powerful—and the rarest. They were said to exist only in the inner mainland of the continent. Within the empire, such techniques were extremely scarce, possessed only by the top forces.
Naturally, the Martial Pavilion Sect had mortal-grade techniques. However, they were strictly restricted to the inner court—outer court disciples had no access to them.
Each grade was further divided into three tiers: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
In the empire, aside from the top forces, most clans and families possessed only top-tier low-grade martial arts, or at best, a 1st-tier medium-grade technique as their so-called sacred art. These were guarded with utmost secrecy and pride.
But now, the Martial Pavilion Sect was openly offering top tier low-grade techniques—right from the start!
How could they not be awed?
All 119 newly recruited disciples were bursting with joy, the training grounds alive with excited chatter and beaming faces. For many of them, this was already beyond what they had ever dared to dream.
"who is the top recruit?" elder 'Tend Mun' asked. All the new disciples went silent. How could they show their face. They have lost to a cripple. 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' slowly came forward.
"you are?" elder 'Teng Mun' asked.
" 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' greets elder" he cupped his hands.
"are you the top new disciple?" elder 'Teng Mun' curiously asked.
"yep" ' Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' spoke without any arrogance.
Elder was surprised. "then.." elder was about to speak but
"you may all go!!" an arrogant and sharp voice rang out. Whole area tembled lighly. New recruits were taken by the huge pressure. But ' Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' was still standing there.
"elder my reward as top recruit!!!?" ' Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' spoke to elder 'Teng Mun'.
"this…." elder 'Elder Teng Mun' was about to spoke to spoke but another elder of the 3 came forward.
"haven't you heard what I said?" he spoke.
"what about my reward?" ' Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' spoke with an sharp tone to this elder.
"Audacious!" the elder barked, his voice thick with anger. "You're a cripple! I don't know how you managed to get first place, but you don't even have a proper trophy to show for it."
He scoffed, eyes narrowed with disdain.
"What can a cripple possibly do with the reward?"
"Is that so?" 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' said calmly, a strange smile forming on his lips. "Then does that mean... the sect refuses to give me my reward?"
He suddenly burst into laughter—loud, unrestrained, and echoing across the training grounds."Hahaha! Interesting. Truly interesting."
Many of the new recruits looked on with conflicted expressions. Deep down, they felt it was unfair. Although they were disatisfied with Him since they lost, still He had earned first place—deserved the reward. But they had just entered the sect. How could they speak out? Who among them dared to challenge an elder?
They could only clench their fists in silence, watching as the tension thickened in the air.
"insolence" the elder became angry.
"if your decision final?" 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' glared at the elder.
"yes!" the elder responded.
"then I challenge you" 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' spoke. During his journey in last 4 years, he had seen many things and now, he did not want to bow in front of anyone except those 4 people(now 5) unless it's really needed.
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"What???" Everyone present was shocked. A new disciple, and already daring to challenge the elder—especially as a cripple?
"insolent fool!!" a strong martial power comes out un-restricted from the elder and it slams heavily on ' Shen Duan Yu Han Fang'. Every disciple retreated.
"Sky Meddling Stage?!" Shen Duan Yu Han Fang murmured, eyes wide with disbelief. "That's... a bit much for me..."Although the elders strength was not comaprable to some people he know, it was still too much for him.
He spotted a slender tree stem lying on the ground. Without hesitation, he picked it up—his fingers tightening around the crude makeshift weapon.
He waved it angrily at the elder.
"Raging Tiger!"
*roar!!* a deafening roar of a tiger can be heard. A sharp gust of wind flew towards the elder like a tiger's jaw.
"AHH!" Caught off guard, his hand was suddenly pierced, and blood dripped onto the ground.
"this?" Seeing this, not just new disciples, the remaining 2 elders were also left speechless.
'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' forcefully took a step forward under the pressure and stood up. *boom*
A deep pit formed on the ground. In the pit, there were 2 people. 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' and elder.
'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' was little pale and elder's face was filled with shock.
"Just because you're at the Sky Shattering Stage," 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' said coldly, "don't think too highly of yourself."
Everyone was stunned. Especially the elders. He can tell their cultivation bases??
No matter what happens a legend is about to happen in the history of the sect. a cripple new disciple challenging a elder?
in the world of Martial Cultivation weak cannot tell the realm of strong. only if they have special means then., but a contradiction occured
"You can tell... my cultivation base?" the elder said, clearly shocked.
"Now, am I capable?" 'Shen Duan Yu Han Fang' replied coldly.
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Somewhere far away on a mountain within the sect, a beautiful girl watched Shen Duan Yu Han Fang intently from the very beginning.
Her beauty was striking—like a rare flower blooming in the wild.
"Interesting! Very interesting!" she exclaimed, laughter spilling from her lips without a hint of ceremony."Hahaha!"
Stay tuned for Chapter 2…