Chapter 12

Translator: Larbre Studio  Editor: Larbre Studio

Within the mansion of one of the top three powers within Mount Ba City, the Ye Mansion.

With adrenaline in the air the atmosphere was booming, rebounding in a cacophony of cheers and excitement. It was to be expected. After all, the Universal Phenomenon Sect-Mount Ba City trial was to be hosted by this Family for the first time in forever!

The choice of host for this year left several within the City perplexed.

For the past few trials, they were all held at the Governor’s Bai Mansion without fail. They had grown used to this.

Having been chosen for the considerable privilege, the Ye Family had long begun their preparations. They had decided to hold the assessment in their mansion’s front courtyard. The front yard of the Ye Mansion was humongous. At the very least, it was able to accommodate a hundred thousand men.

These grounds were the top choice to hold any major events within the Family; especially events and gatherings. On regular days, it was the training grounds for the Ye Family Disciples.

At this moment, the courtyard had been swept clean and adorned with appropriate accessories.

Around the perimeter, observation decks had been erected. Within each platform, the various clans and families, both big and small, had been seated.

Of all the observation decks, the ones at the northern end were unusually grand and luxurious. A total of three of these decks were built. To be ushered to these seats, you had to be part of the three superpowers of Mount Ba City.

Within these three decks, which represented the most significant powers of the City, the right platform had been filled by The Li Family. This year, they had brought more manpower than usual, taking up every seat available.

Despite their large numbers, no one paid them attention. The crowd’s focus had been absorbed by the bickering between the Bai and Li Family Heads.

“Brother Bai, the main seat in the centre has always been the position of the Bai Family. How could you declare that the Ye Family takes the spot on your own accord? Could it be, Brother Bai, you are still displeased with my rejection of the proposal for Xin’er and your son Bai Ren? Really, it’s because Xin’er is unwilling, prioritising cultivation…” with an apologetic face, he profusely persuaded the man with a long, flowing beard.

Ye Nanxin stood in front of the bearded man. The bearded man was clad in a formal white robe, as he warmly and hurriedly waved his hands in denial, “My old brother Ye, my little rascal had even voiced his disapproval for my self initiated proposal! So really, I’m not angry with you. It’s just that the Ye Family is hosting this assessment, of course, your family has to be seated in the centre, main seat!”

Having said what was necessary, Bai Zun led his Family away, walking towards the left most observation deck.

“Uncle Ye.” Courteously bowing, Bai Ren followed his father’s lead, walking towards the left.

“This…”

Stunned, Ye Nanxin was rooted in his position, still caught in a daze.

Just yesterday, he had rejected Bai Zun’s proposal for their own children’s marriage. The rejection did not sit well with the Bai Family Head, immediately bursting into an eruption of blazing fury, hurling a volley of insults at Ye Nanxin. Things had almost exacerbated into a brawl between the two.

After they tore faces, Ye Nanxin had expected to be coldly treated by Bai Zun .

Who knew, not only was Bai Zun not cold in attitude, he had even warmly greeted Ye Nanxin, hospitality and concern overflowing from his gestures. It was as if the Bai Family Head was a whole new person. Facing this unexpected attitude, it proved to be a little too much for the poor Ye Family Head.

Most suspiciously Ye Lin was invited to spend a night at the Bai Family suddenly. When she returned, she had forged such strong bonds with the Universal Phenomenon Sect disciples, cheerfully talking and joking around, turning into best buddies overnight.

Watching the surprise, Ye Lin’s father, Ye Nanxin’s brother was all smiles, his broad smile extending all the way up to the base of his ears.

Seeing the progression of their discussion, Ye Nanxin was left with no choices. Reluctantly, he met the Ye Family and took their seat at the main observation deck in the centre, the position the Governor had taken for the past assessments.

When the masses had taken their places, two figures landed onto the main stage with a thunderous thud. It was the Zhao Brothers.

The appearance of the Universal Phenomenon Sect disciples drew the attention of everyone on the site onto the steel platform.

“Mount Ba – Universal Phenomenon Sect assessment is only open to individuals aged 16 and below!”

“No usage of pills is allowed. Only Soul Weapons!”

Standing straight up, a sentence from each of the Zhao Brothers echoed through the assessment grounds. They clearly explained the rules of the assessment coherently in no time.

With each rule stated, the atmosphere tightened with intense pressure and anticipation. Each candidate looked onto the assessment platform with eager eyes, gripping the fists together as they attentively listened.

On their sides, the Elders watched on, puzzled.

Isn’t Bai Ren the Inspectorate Disciple from Universal Phenomenon Sect? Why isn’t it him who is explaining the rules?

Why is Bai Ren listening quietly below the platform, with absolutely no intentions of getting onto the stage? Who are these two disciples, why are they in charge of the briefing?

After the reiteration of the rules, the trials commenced. Zhao Jian and Zhao Qiang left the platform, walking towards the Ye Family’s block, taking a seat beside Ye Nanxin.

The Assessment Begins!

The young talents of Mount Ba City stood up, swarmed onto the assessment grounds. There, they had their first test of survival. The stage was soon filled with youths throwing punches bursting with power. A vast majority of these brave adolescents were just in the Entrance Vitality Stage. Their Soul Energy was cached within their bodies, unable to materialise outside. Essentially, the entire initial assessment was just a challenge of martial arts.

Even if they were a disciple of the three leading families, it was the same trend. Only a handful of the exceptionally talented ones, the prodigies, broke through to the Condensed Vitality Stage. When looking at the handful of talents, a pale glimmer of Soul Energy could be seen sparkling on their bodies.

For example, the son and daughter of Ye Family’s 3rd in charge, Ye Nanxing, Ye Long and Ye Feng.

Just from their names, Ye Nanxing had high hopes for their future. Indeed, they did not let him down. The elder brother Ye Long was already at 2nd tier Condensed Vitality Stave while the younger sister Ye Feng had broken to the 1st Tier Condensed Vitality Stage at 14.

“Hmph! You just won one round, nothing worthy of being smug about!” Looking at the raised chins and arrogance bursting from the pair of siblings, Ye Lin, who was watching on the side, muttered scornfully under her breath.

While it may be soft, those words had fallen onto Ye Feng’s ears. Her lips twitched as she returned the mockery, “Is it? But someone is afraid and cowardly, not even daring to step onto the stage. How thick-skinned must you be to dare to mutter this nonsense when you are a coward who gave up on the assessment!”

“Ye Lin, Sister Ye Xin had taken special care of you for so long, yet you are not even close to the Condensed Vitality Stage. Who do you think you are to speak here?” With an equal, if not higher level of pomposity, Ye Long laughed sarcastically, his face filled with contempt. “A piece of trash, just like that Lin Qian.”

“Yes, I was narrow-minded and blind like you in the past. But now, I’m enlightened. Brother Lin Qian is at least a hundred times stronger than you. What makes you think you’re qualified to speak his name?” Unwilling to let the insult on Lin Qian slide, Ye Lin furiously yelled back.

Alas, the words only drew a peal of maniacal laughter from Ye Feng, as if she heard the biggest joke of the century. “Ye Lin, are your brains damaged? Brother Lin Qian is a hundred times stronger than my brother? HAHAHAHA!”

On the side, the Ye Family members who were just watching a good show of juniors fighting suddenly erupted in a cacophony of contemptuous jeers.

“What an idiotic girl. Listen to that huge joke she’s saying!” On the side, Ye Nanyi shot a stern look at his shameful daughter.

Rage flushed Ye Lin’s face red as raw fury boiled within her. With a loud snort, she turned away, angrily,” Hmph! Wait till Brother Lin returns. You will adequately remember these words then!”

At the same time, a worried expression formed on Bai Ren over at the Bai Family block. As he toyed with his fan, he muttered, “Brother Lin, what are you doing? Why aren’t you back yet?”

Just then. The first stage of the assessment concluded. When the candidates had cleared away, a motion blur crashed into the arena.

“This!”

Instantly, a huge gasp resounded from the masses. The item that crashed onto the stage was none other than the beheaded head of the Pale Feminine Men.

At the same time, a figure slowly paced onto the path leading to the stage.

“Hey! Honoured guest from the Tyrannical Blade Sect, don’t you happen to know this man?” He stood on the stage, politely greeting the masses, smiling sinisterly at the Li Family.

“Lin Qian?!?” Ye Nanxin shot straight out onto his feet, his eyes widening three sizes as his voice shook

This figure on the platform, he was none other than the publically infamous, worthless, good for nothing Lin Qian.