“Number three, Ling Xiao!”
After Leng Mei’s test, it was Ling Xiao’s turn.
At the sound of Ling Xiao’s name, the gazes of Master Baiyun, Xu Ling, and Xu Ying converged on him.
Their target was Ling Xiao.
Xu Ying’s face remained impassive. In her view, Ling Xiao, at fourteen, was only at Martial Channel Eighth Layer, so his potential couldn’t possibly surpass hers.
But truthfully, she felt a twinge of nervousness.
After all, Ling Xiao had killed Zuo Leng, and his true potential remained an unknown.
Xu Ying was determined not to lose to Ling Xiao.
She couldn’t afford to, as Zhuhua, Diewu, and Luxing had already been eliminated.
Ling Xiao merely bowed to Master Baiyun before heading to the sect gate, not sparing Xu Ying a glance.
Though his template allowed him to conceal his aura and realm, his long-held confidence gave him a distinctive presence.
This caught Elder Bai’s attention, prompting a second look.
Zhao Ci and Zhao Zhi’s gazes also fixed on Ling Xiao.
What kind of potential would this calm and reserved boy possess?
“Hmph, putting on airs!”
Seeing Ling Xiao garner such attention before even testing, Xu Ying felt a surge of displeasure.
She didn’t realize that such thoughts often stemmed from a lack of self-confidence.
Ling Xiao approached the sect gate and lightly struck it, using minimal force and not activating his Shanhe Wuhun.
One star, two stars, three stars!
“That’s enough!”
Ling Xiao kept his hand on the gate, allowing him to control his potential’s display—a feat unique to him.
The moment his hand touched the gate, the Seven-Star Flower in his Shanhe World reacted, forming a connection with the gate, enabling him to manipulate its response.
However, this required physical contact with the gate, or he could have sabotaged Xu Ying.
“Three stars, rare treasure body, pass, score 20!”
This qualification matched that of Northern Han Nation’s princess Zhao Ci and Leng Mei. While impressive, it paled compared to Ming Tian and Leng Hao.
Thus, it wouldn’t draw much attention.
In truth, if Ling Xiao fully revealed his potential, the gate would likely be insufficient, and the heavens’ envy might surpass even that for Leng Hao.
“Rare treasure body, hmph, not bad, but far inferior to me!”
Seeing the result, Xu Ying breathed a sigh of relief.
Ling Xiao’s strength and potential were both below hers, which was excellent news for her.
Xu Ling also visibly relaxed.
Regardless, his relationship with Master Baiyun was strained.
The Ninja Clan and Human Clan weren’t on good terms either, so he didn’t want Ling Xiao to be an extraordinary figure.
Ling Xiao withdrew his hand, bowed to Elder Bai, and stood among the passers.
He had scored ten in the first assessment and twenty in this one, totaling thirty. As long as he didn’t falter in the remaining assessments, passing with a mid-to-low score was likely assured.
“Kid, you’re nothing special, hmph. With such qualifications, you think you can compete with Ming Tian in the Moonlight Sect? With us?”
By chance, Heisuo stood near Ling Xiao.
Heisuo now felt relieved.
Ling Xiao’s cunning and combat prowess were formidable, and Heisuo had feared his talent might be extraordinary, potentially catching an elder’s eye, beyond even his master Moyan Tianzun’s control.
Now, it was clear.
Just a rare treasure body—hardly a threat. Before the expansion, a rare treasure body was merely the passing standard.
Heisuo himself was a celestial treasure body!
Ling Xiao’s performance was decent but not outstanding, which kept Heisuo from suspecting anything.
If Ling Xiao had performed too poorly, with potential below Leng Mei’s, Heisuo might have suspected foul play in the test.
Master Baiyun, observing Heisuo’s expressions, breathed a sigh of relief.
Ling Xiao had passed the test of lying low. Now, it was time for dedicated cultivation.
“Number two, Xu Ying!”
As the call sounded, Xu Ying walked to the sect gate with a cold expression.
Ling Xiao had no interest in Xu Ying, silently pondering his own matters. Passing the potential test meant he was likely to join the Moonlight Sect.
He was filled with anticipation for his future.
Unlike him, Xu Ying’s unique aura won the admiration of many young prodigies, with some boys’ eyes practically turning heart-shaped.
Buzz~~
A terrifying sound rang out, and the entire sect gate flickered.
Fortunately, no thunderclouds appeared this time, indicating Xu Ying’s potential was inferior to Leng Hao’s.
Even so, the dazzling light outshone everyone else.
Four stars!
A full four stars lit up. Though only her soul potential reached this level, with her other two potentials at around two stars, it was still remarkable.
“Excellent! Four stars, celestial treasure body, pass, score 30!”
Perhaps because of Leng Hao’s extraordinary talent, Elder Bai’s reaction wasn’t overly excited, but his face still bloomed with a smile.
Celestial treasure body!
Even before the expansion, this qualification would have easily secured entry to the Moonlight Sect.
“Old man Baiyun, what do you think? My daughter’s not bad, eh?”
Xu Ling looked at Master Baiyun provocatively.
“Indeed, not bad, but still a bit short of Ming Tian and Zuo Leng,” Master Baiyun said, shaking his head.
He didn’t mention Ling Xiao, as he was helping keep Ling Xiao’s potential under wraps.
“True, she’s slightly below Ming Tian and Zuo Leng, but compared to your prized disciple Ling Xiao, she’s far superior, no?”
Xu Ling glanced at Ling Xiao, hoping to see shock in his eyes.
Unfortunately, Ling Xiao wasn’t paying attention, lost in his own thoughts with his head lowered.
“Hmph, this kid sure knows how to act,” Xu Ling snorted coldly, only able to explain it this way. He wouldn’t admit Ling Xiao was indifferent to Xu Ying’s qualifications.
“Number one, Zhao Zhi!”
Zhao Zhi, the third prince of the Northern Han Nation, a late-stage Martial Channel Ninth Layer expert at just sixteen.
He had killed an assassin of the same cultivation level in three moves.
All signs pointed to his potential being extraordinary.
When his name was called, the scene fell silent.
Many wanted to know if Zhao Zhi could, like Leng Hao, provoke the heavens’ envy.
Even Elder Bai watched Zhao Zhi with evident anticipation.
Zhao Zhi stood before the gate, raised his right hand, and struck with a palm.
The gate trembled, golden light flashing.
The radiant glow was so intense it blinded many.
The spectacle was slightly more impressive than Xu Ying’s.
Four stars!
Just shy of five stars!
“Four stars, celestial treasure body, pass, score 30 for this assessment!”
