“Barbarian Bloodline? This is truly rare.”
Seeing Lu Peng walk out from the crowd, the surrounding Elders all turned their gaze towards Lu Peng.
“It should be a descendant with Barbarian Bloodline; this physical constitution is truly powerful.”
Several Elders spoke, clearly interested in the Barbarian Bloodline on Lu Peng.
“However, the strength of Barbarian Bloodline is mainly in physical constitution; his talent in Cultivation might not be higher, right?”
Because of their naturally strong physical constitution, most Barbarians often have very poor talent in Cultivation.
Only Human Race descendants with this Barbarian Bloodline can possess decent Cultivation talent, combining the advantages of both.
“Let’s see first. I also want to see what extent he can reach.”
Yu Kun stared at Lu Peng with interest.
To be honest, he had been very interested in this Lu Peng from the beginning.
After all, he also wanted to see how strong this Barbarian descendant could be.
Coupled with the fact that Lu Peng consistently ranked at the forefront through these assessment stages, he was naturally incredibly expectant of his performance.
“Begin!”
Seeing Lu Peng walk to the steps, Yu Kun nodded, telling him he could start.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Peng’s gaze swept over the people around him.
Among those present, some were expectant, some sneered, and some were dismissive.
Looking at Zhou Keli’s as if facing a formidable enemy, a cold sneer appeared at the corner of Lu Peng’s mouth.
Then his gaze passed through the crowd and landed on Qin Xuan.
However, seeing Qin Xuan’s calm eyes, a flicker of displeasure crossed Lu Peng’s face.
Even contempt would be better; at least show some expression.
But Qin Xuan’s eyes looked as if he was completely ignoring him, which made him extremely uncomfortable.
How dare he ignore me?
I will definitely make you understand what a gap is.
Lu Peng gritted his teeth and forcefully walked up the steps.
“Thud!”
On the steps, a seven-colored light beam lit up.
“Oh, it’s actually seven-colored. It seems there’s indeed something. I just don’t know which step he can ascend to.”
“Not bad. If I remember correctly, Zhao Jingyan didn’t have so many light beams when he ascended the steps back then.”
Several Elders looked at the seven-colored light beam with evident admiration.
The different colored light beams on these Spirit Ascending Steps naturally represent different meanings; the more colors the light beam has, the more outstanding the talent.
The current Sect Master of Azure Green Sect caused a sensation when he directly ascended the ninth step with a five-colored light beam back then.
Unexpectedly, this Barbarian boy in front of them started with a seven-colored light beam on the first step.
If he can ascend to the ninth step, his future achievements will be even higher than those of this generation’s Sect Master.
Thinking of this, everyone present began to look forward to it.
“Thud, thud, thud…”
Unlike Zhou Keli, Lu Peng ascended directly to the seventh step in one breath before pausing slightly.
He looked provocatively at Zhou Keli below, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
Although this Zhou Keli indeed had some skill, he was far inferior compared to him.
His talent and strength were far greater than this Zhou Keli’s!
“You are too weak!”
Lu Peng spat these words at Zhou Keli, then took a step forward, standing on the eighth step.
“Whoosh!”
Zhou Keli clenched his fists; his face appeared somewhat pale due to nervousness.
He had only managed to ascend to the eighth step with great difficulty, and now this Barbarian had also reached this point. It was truly outrageous.
I absolutely cannot let this Barbarian surpass me!
Zhou Keli thought to himself.
Shifting his gaze from Zhou Keli, Lu Peng looked at Qin Xuan on the other side, just about to provoke him.
Unexpectedly, Qin Xuan at this moment wasn't looking at him at all, but rather towards the depths of the mountain range.
Qin Xuan was somewhat perplexed at this moment.
The light beam he had seen before was so intense and obvious.
But now, that light beam had not reappeared at all, which seemed very strange.
“It shouldn’t be. If it’s a treasure, logically, that sky-piercing light beam should have remained. But now, I can’t see anything.”
Qin Xuan couldn't help but feel puzzled.
“It seems this treasure must be unable to reveal its traces normally for some reason, and today, it revealed itself because I am carrying the Refining God Cauldron.”
Qin Xuan pondered.
Moreover, that light beam should have only been visible to him.
After all, if others could also see it, the Azure Green Sect would have long since sealed its mountain gate and begun a massive search.
Just as Qin Xuan was pondering, a sudden exclamation came through.
Qin Xuan turned his gaze to the steps, then raised his eyebrows.
Lu Peng actually managed to ascend to the ninth step.
Although Lu Peng was sweating profusely and his legs were trembling somewhat, he was indeed standing on the ninth step.
“It seems the first place in this year’s selection has been determined. This Lu Peng indeed has something.”
Several Elders spoke with some surprise.
To be honest, they hadn’t expected Lu Peng to actually be able to ascend to the ninth step.
Moreover, a seven-colored light beam was still shining on the stone steps at this moment.
“Indeed impressive, this year’s first place has been determined.”
“That Zhou Keli was already astonishing enough; being able to ascend eight steps makes him a Genius among Geniuses. This Lu Peng is even more remarkable, having Barbarian Bloodline and ascending nine steps.”
Everyone was discussing animatedly; Yu Kun was so excited that he almost pulled off his beard.
“Good, very good!”
Since the news of the sect being closed for ten years spread, such a Genius Disciple had finally arrived.
“Quickly go and report to the Sect Master, tell him this good news!”
Yu Kun excitedly instructed an Inner Sect Disciple.
Hearing this, the Inner Sect Disciple immediately nodded and hurried towards the inside of the mountain range.
“Hmph!”
Standing on the ninth step, Lu Peng looked around proudly. Seeing Qin Xuan finally turn his gaze this way, he gave Qin Xuan a provocative look.
Seeing the other party’s provocation, Qin Xuan chuckled wryly.
Such childish tactics were simply beneath him, so he merely shifted his gaze, ignoring Lu Peng completely.
“He’s not taking the bait!”
Lu Peng’s heart sank.
He wasn't that naive, of course; he just wanted to use this method to force Qin Xuan to expose his weaknesses.
Once a person develops a competitive spirit, their actions will have flaws.
He hadn't expected this Qin Xuan to have no intention of clashing head-on with him.
Thinking of this, Lu Peng couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed as he descended from the steps.
“Little friend Lu Peng, please come over.”
Several Elders called Lu Peng over with smiles, offering various encouragements and hints for Lu Peng to choose them as his master.
They all understood that as long as this Lu Peng matured, his future prospects would be limitless.
They would absolutely not let go of such a talent.
At this moment, Lu Peng seemed to be playing tai chi; he neither explicitly refused nor explicitly agreed, merely stringing them along.
After a while, Yu Kun finally realized that the assessment should continue.
Because two Genius Disciples who could ascend to the eighth and ninth steps had already appeared consecutively, they naturally weren’t as concerned about the others.
But since the selection hadn’t ended, it was natural to continue the selection at this time.
“Next!”
Immediately after, the remaining people began to ascend the steps one by one.
As they had expected, the subsequent Disciples were all unremarkable.
The number of people who could ascend three steps was only a few, let alone those who ascended to the sixth step.
Therefore, the Elders at this moment had no other thoughts, only wanting to quickly send the others away.
“Next… it’s you!”
Just as Yu Kun was bored, he suddenly stopped and scrutinized Qin Xuan as he walked over.
Looking at Qin Xuan walking over, Yu Kun nodded.
Isn’t this the Disciple whose Formation exploded in the last stage?
To be able to persist for so long in that Formation, he must have some strength.
Thinking of this, the expression on his face became much kinder.
Presumably, this one should be able to enter the Inner Sect.
Not only him, but Zhou Keli and Lu Peng also cast expectant glances at Qin Xuan; they all wanted to see how many steps Qin Xuan could ascend.
“Hmph, I don’t believe he can also ascend to the ninth step like me?”
A hint of Killing Intent flashed in Lu Peng’s eyes.
Although he said that.
But if Qin Xuan really ascended to the ninth step, then there would be a need to eliminate him.
Thinking of this, he stared at Qin Xuan with Killing Intent, wishing he could deal with Qin Xuan right now.
“Thud!”
Qin Xuan didn’t waste words and directly stepped onto the first step.
“Eh?”
Qin Xuan let out a light exclamation.
Are these steps really Spirit Ascending Steps? Why do I feel nothing at all?
He frowned, somewhat puzzled.
Not only him, but the other Elders were also confused at this moment.
“It shouldn’t be. Why are there no anomalies at all? He at least persisted for so long in the Formation; it’s unreasonable if there aren’t even a few anomalies.”