Chapter 121: Sun Yurong’s Blood Killing Arts! Outlining the Rules of the Inner Sect Trials.

The White Serpent Sect had one rule above all: respect for authority.

Being an all-women sect, they expected even more courtesy than usual. So, when Yang Wei decided to give the most disrespectful response possible—practically asking for trouble—it was clear there would be serious consequences.

Gu Zhi, who already disliked most female disciples for their beauty, was especially furious. Yang Wei's arrogant attitude set her off completely.

"YOU INSOLENT BRAT! IGNORANT OR NOT, I'LL TEACH YOU A LESSON YOU'LL TAKE WITH YOU TO THE UNDERWORLD!!"

Almost instantly, a powerful aura emanated from her short, wrinkled form as she tightened her grip on her walking stick. It was a bit surprising to see her and the Chief Elder of Venom Peak, the oldest-looking women in the sect, always keeping their sticks close, even when flying. But it had become a habit.

"Look! What's happening there!"

"Oh no! We're dead!"

All the female disciples looked on in horror as Gu Zhi's dark green aura morphed into a viper, causing them to step back nervously. Then, the aura formed a huge viper that hissed loudly with the hood already offensively spreading out, its mouth wide open, and fangs ready to strike Yang Wei.

The intense spiritual pressure emanating from the creature made everyone feel like they were about to keel over.

With a simple motion of the hand, Gu Zhi sent this condensed viper made from an intense killing aura at Yang Wei. It moved with the speed of a spear thrown with great force; dangerous and faster than what the eye could see!

This is the Fang Peak Killing Arts!

Amidst the panic, Sun Yurong sighed and calmly extended her hand, and it transformed into a blood-red appendage adorned with minuscule, star-like specks. With a flick of her hand, she conjured ten harpoon-like chains condensed from blood Qi, which multiplied rapidly as they shot towards the viper.

In no time, there were fifty chains tearing through the creature until it vanished into a fading green aura.

All the female disciples were immediately amazed.

"What just happened?!"

"I think Chief Elder Sun saved us!"

"I couldn't see anything! What a wasted chance to finally get to witness her legendary Blood Killing Arts!"

Everyone was shocked, but at the time, maybe Yang Wei was the most shocked. His eyes were wide-open as he looked at Sun Yurong who had easily dispatched of Gu Zhi's attack, but that wasn't exactly why he was shocked.

A few disciples were already looking confused towards the last part of her information. Some of them understood, and then there was Yang Wei who was barely listening; but of course, he knew Liu Yan was listening, so he planned to leech the information off her later on.

"For instance, although one may gather a hundred beast cores from creatures in the Spirit-Gathering Realm, cores from middle-stage Core Formation monsters hold greater significance. Specific points are allocated for each type of beast core, which will be utilized in the selection of Star Disciples among the new recruits following the trial's conclusion."

That was all Sun Yurong had to say.

The disciples who listened had different thoughts on the trial.

"This trial might seem like it'll be easy, but at the same time, it's giving off vibes of being pretty tough."

"Well, duh, the Inner Sect isn't exactly rolling out the welcome mat for weaklings or embracing mediocrity! But still, it wouldn't hurt for it to be a tad easier."

"And hey, Chief Elder Sun did mention that beast cores from peak-stage Core Formation monsters hold more weight, confirming those rumors about Core Formation Realm monsters lurking around here."

"And to top it off, we're staying there for a whole week?!"

Sun Yurong maintained a smile as she watched them. Being at the 9th level of Core Formation herself, she couldn't shake off her worry about her precious outer sect disciples facing monsters that could easily match her basic level of power. So, she conjured numerous blood pendants out of thin air, sending them flying into the hands of all the female disciples, who looked at them with confusion.

"Hm?" Yang Wei muttered.

Equally confused, Liu Yan said, "A pendant?"

Sun Yurong explained, "If the task becomes too difficult or reaches a point where you feel overwhelmed, you can return here. However, doing so will significantly reduce your chances of passing the test. That's the most I can do for you."

Out of nowhere, Chen Yuxi chimed in, "Anyone who comes back before the designated timeframe will automatically lose the chance to join my peak. So, think carefully."

Sun Yurong glanced back at Chen Yuxi. "That's quite harsh," she commented.

Chen Yuxi shrugged indifferently. "As if I care," she replied.

Sun Yurong shook her head, still smirking. Then, facing the disciples, she lifted her hand in the air.

"Alright, let the trial commence!"