Chapter 1085: Chapter 1085

The crowd in the square watched in astonishment and admiration as Ding Fan completed the assessment in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. After all, "Cloud Ascension Peak" is over a thousand meters high.

"This is simply amazing!"

"I wonder if he's some great young master hidden away?"

"He might just break the record for the first assessment competition of the Dayang Sect!"

All at once, the crowd below was abuzz. Many people might not encounter such a prodigious person in their entire lifetime!

By now, Meng Zihao had unknowingly positioned himself at the Disciples' Camp of the Dayang Sect, and upon witnessing Ding Fan's performance, his face darkened immediately.

He never expected that not only did the guy pass the first assessment smoothly, but he also did so with such stunning performance!

How could he not be shocked!

At this moment, apart from being shocked, Meng Zihao noticed Lianzi looking at the other party with admiration, and a sense of resentment welled up inside him. He felt deeply unwilling, for he was quite excellent! To know that he had already been internally selected as a disciple of the Dayang Sect, it was a done deal for him to enter the Sect. Moreover, he had a cousin in the Dayang Sect, and his future prospects were boundless. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦•𝘯𝘦𝘵

But why would Lianzi rather not be with him and instead exchange glances with that waste who showed not an ounce of True Qi? It was utterly humiliating to him.

At this moment, a young man with a seemingly hypocritical look on his face walked up to Meng Zihao. Noticing how Meng Zihao was staring dagger-eyed at the girl, his face took on a teasing expression as he said:

"What's the matter, cousin? Why are you competing with a girl now?"

Meng Zihao turned back to see his cousin, who worked as a squad leader in the Dayang Sect, and with a face full of grievance, he said:

"Lianzi is not at fault; it's that guy. I must make sure he regrets it!"

Meng Zihao pointed at Ding Fan, who was on the peak, with a face full of hatred.

The seemingly hypocritical young man heard Meng Zihao's words, and immediately, an evil charm came over his face as he chuckled:

"Haha, cousin, don't worry about that guy. As long as he enters our Dayang Sect, he will have to follow our rules. No matter how talented he is, in the Dayang Sect, he will have to serve us and show his respect."

Upon hearing this, Meng Zihao's eyes lit up. The hypocritical youth continued to say:

"Relax, cousin. I'll take good care of this so-called 'genius' for you."

Hearing the hypocritical youth's words brightened Meng Zihao's face immediately, and with some sinister smugness in his eyes, he looked at the other party, clasped his hands together, and smiled:

"Then cousin, let me thank you in advance. Your reputation as a squad leader will definitely put that kid in his place!"

"Haha... Say no more..." The hypocritical young man started to laugh heartily.

The two exchanged glances and shared an air of self-satisfaction...

At this moment, Ding Fan sat cross-legged on the mountain peak with his eyes closed, resting for a brief moment before recovering quickly. At this time, there was no one else on the peak. He then circulated the True Qi in his dantian, making slight adjustments.

This time, he felt great after the physical training and gained a lot. Although his current cultivation was already at the Late Nascent Soul Stage, Ding Fan knew that cultivation always emphasized a solid foundation; the sturdier, the better. Therefore, Ding Fan also paid attention to this usually.

As a result, his cultivation was very solid, making him one of the best among the Late Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, with very few able to surpass him.

Having almost fully recovered, Ding Fan stood up and began to make his way down the mountain.

The "Cloud Ascension Peak" actually has only one normal path, which is quite steep, but it's much easier compared to the cliff face used in the assessment. Without the iron chain nets set up by the Dayang Sect, climbing it would be nearly impossible.

On this side of the peak, Ding Fan didn't encounter anyone on his way down. He speculated that the Dayang Sect had completely sealed off the ascent route on this side.

After all, it was the Dayang Sect's recruitment assessment period, and such measures were in place to ensure no one would cause trouble, greatly enhancing security.

Sure enough, as Ding Fan quickly reached the foot of the mountain, he saw a number of people wearing the uniform white clothes, with a small sun symbol on the upper left, which matched what Ding Fan had seen before. His suspicions were correct; they should be disciples of the Dayang Sect.

The people in front of him occasionally gathered to chat casually. Not far from them lay a long black hemp rope, which seemed to encircle the entire mountain base.

In the Cultivation World, the greatest powers belonged to the Sects. Even compared to some countries, the Imperial Courts, or the Great Gate Sects, they were almost insignificant. Within the Cultivation sects, several Great Gate Sect disciples were abundant and their prowess formidable, much like the Dayang Sect.

Hence, the Dayang Sect was essentially the sovereign here, with no force daring to oppose them.

Blocking a mountain peak was naturally very simple. Just dispatch disciples to guard it, and ordinary cultivators, upon seeing such a blockade, wouldn't dare complain, choosing instead to detour, as their own lives were more precious.

"These kids are really getting worse every year. There were only a handful of people who could complete it in the earlier groups, almost exceeding the time limit."

"Indeed, it's only been just one incense stick's worth of time, and I'm afraid those kids have only climbed halfway, just wait..."

"What a waste of time, I'm about to break through to the Early Nascent Soul Stage, the time could be better spent on cultivation!"

"Well, there's nothing we can do. We've been assigned here, so let's just wait."

For a moment, the disciples of the Dayang Sect, dressed in white, chatted idly while guarding the foot of the mountain. It was evident from their conversation that they were not interested in the task given by their sect. Having waited for a long time, they were starting to feel restless.

"Hey? Do you guys see someone over there?"

At this moment, a disciple of the Dayang Sect suddenly noticed Ding Fan not far away and said with a face full of surprise.

"Wow, even though this place is sealed off, someone still dares to come here? Is this person looking for death?"

"That person doesn't even look like a cultivator. Can't they see the ropes we've hung on the hemp rope?"

"Go, go, go, let's catch him and ask!"

Several disciples of the Dayang Sect noticed Ding Fan, and their expressions darkened. They had been guarding the area for almost a day and had not encountered anyone daring to ignore the cordon . This person walked leisurely toward them as if they didn't exist!

Before long, Ding Fan strolled up to the group of Dayang Sect disciples. Seeing the unfriendly expressions on some of their faces, Ding Fan felt a bit puzzled.

"Kid, who allowed you to be here?"

A young man in a white disciple's robe stepped forward and asked Ding Fan.

Ding Fan glanced at him, noticing that although he was dressed like the other cultivators in a white disciple's robe, there was a five-pointed star under his clothes' insignia. Ding Fan could tell that this person was probably some kind of small leader.

Noticing the hostility in the other's eyes but knowing he intended to join the Dayang Sect, Ding Fan thought it best to avoid conflict unless absolutely necessary, and said:

"I finished the examination. Shouldn't I descend the mountain from here?"

Hearing Ding Fan's words, the crowd exchanged glances, as if they had heard the biggest joke, and then burst into laughter.

The cultivator talking to Ding Fan joined the laughter. The examination had only started a short while ago; how could anyone have finished it? This was such a stupid excuse.

Looking at Ding Fan as if he were an idiot, he said, "Haha... Do you think that's a humorous reason, you idiot!"

Hearing the man's words, everyone burst into laughter, looking at Ding Fan with disdain.

"Listen, if you want to live, hand over everything you have and get out of here. Never let me see you again! Heard me, idiot?"

The man speaking to Ding Fan sneered contemptuously, glaring at him fiercely.

Ding Fan's expression turned cold. Obviously, they didn't believe he had finished the examination and intended to mock him, making patience unnecessary.

With nothing to fear from the Dayang Sect, if not for searching for Zhou Ruoran and the others, he wouldn't have come here at all.

The cultivator who spoke with Ding Fan previously grew angry, seeing Ding Fan standing there as if he hadn't heard him, and reached out to grab him.

"Since you won't make a move yourself, I don't mind helping you!"

Gritting his teeth in anger, he reached for Ding Fan while speaking.

The sound of a loud slap echoed.

Without a word, Ding Fan slapped him, causing the cultivator to see gold stars and feel the world spinning.

The others were stunned by the scene!

Their squad leader was at the Early Nascent Soul Stage, one of the top existences among the Dayang Sect disciples, not to mention outside.

Yet, he was knocked out with a slap, without any chance to counterattack!

Clutching his mouth, the slapped cultivator looked at Ding Fan in shock, unable to believe what had just happened. He was an Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, and to be at this level at such a young age was outstanding in the entire Cultivation World.

Yet he was struck so severely by someone with no True Qi Fluctuation. He could clearly feel his teeth were almost all gone, and he hadn't even seen how the other struck.

The slapped cultivator stood there in shock, looking at Ding Fan's calm demeanor, feeling as if the other hadn't used his full strength.

After a moment of recovery, the slapped cultivator angrily ordered the disciples behind him, "Get him! Kill this brat!"