Chapter 1013: Chapter 1007: Comprehension Test No one paid attention to Muuu Xiaoxiao in her embarrassing tumble on the ground; almost everyone’s gaze fell upon the young man who appeared in the aisle between the stands. Googlᴇ search novel•fire.net The young man wore black attire, his stature was extremely tall, and he had rugged features; he walked in with an air of arrogance. Behind and in front of him, there followed a group of people seemingly acting like his entourage. The person who just pushed aside Muuu Xiaoxiao was one of the young man’s people. “Is this person a Local Tyrant?” Lin Tian, with a sullen face, coldly said, preparing to step forward. But Ye Lan hurriedly caught Lin Tian, urgently saying, “Daoist Lin, do not act on impulse!” “His lackey knocked down my friend!” Lin Tian frowned, his words somewhat harsh and carrying a hint of murderous intent. Muuu Xiaoxiao stood in the aisle and was knocked down because she had stopped to greet him upon seeing him. “Daoist Lin, that’s Yan Shi! In the past two years, he’s become one of the top ten rising stars of the East Continent! Ranked tenth on the rookie list! Although his strength is somewhat behind the nine in front, he’s not far off!” Ye Lan shook his head repeatedly, afraid Lin Tian would act impulsively, explaining, “Yan Shi is different from others, he comes from the cultivation family Yan Family! Though not a truly powerful family, Yan Shi has been taken as a disciple by a high cadre from the Sword Saint Mountain sect, with an unusual background! Moreover, your actions might implicate that little girl!” Ye Lan hadn’t said it, but she was worried that if Lin Tian made a scene, the Tianlan Sect would get involved too. It’s just she couldn’t say it openly. But Lin Tian understood, and looking at the situation before him, found it indeed inappropriate to take action here. He didn’t care much, but involving others might not be right. After all, he couldn’t remain at the Tianlan Sect indefinitely. Inadvertently making enemies for others was akin to dragging them down, Lin Tian instantly calmed down. At this moment, a figure came trotting over and helped Muuu Xiaoxiao up. Lin Tian looked up and happened to see this scene. That man was familiar too; it was the sect master of Falling Spirit Gate from the Qiuming Valley Cultivation World, Muuu Xian, who was Muuu Xiaoxiao’s father. “Young Master Yan, my apologies, apologies, my daughter was thoughtless and blocked your way!” Muuu Xian pulled Muuu Xiaoxiao behind him and, regardless of the audience around, began to apologize profusely to Yan Shi, nodding and bowing. A sect master, humbling himself before others, looked somewhat pitiful; some laughed in ridicule, while others shook their heads in deep sympathy. Yet, no one dared to step up and speak. “Who are these people?” Yan Shi stopped, glanced at Muuu Xian, and spoke coldly. “How can you speak like that…” Behind him, seeing his father being insulted, Muuu Xiaoxiao, infuriated, was about to step forward. But Muuu Xian quickly covered his daughter’s mouth and once more apologized to Yan Shi, “Young Master Yan, my daughter is young and ignorant, please forgive us! We come from the Falling Spirit Gate of the Qiuming Valley Cultivation World in the Southern Continent! A humble place, not worthy of Young Master Yan’s regard!” “Falling Spirit Gate from the Southern Continent?” Yan Shi furrowed his brows, then shook his head, saying, “Never heard of it! But coming from a backwater place like the Southern Continent, it’s nothing good; scram to the side!” After speaking, Yan Shi disdainfully glanced at Muuu Xian and Muuu Xiaoxiao, stepping forward with his entourage. Muuu Xian, giving thanks while pulling Muuu Xiaoxiao, finally heaved a sigh of relief. As Yan Shi walked away, many small powers and sects greeted him fervently, their voices fawning like an unending tide. Yan Shi only slightly nodded, paying them no further attention. When he reached near the main stage, and saw the sects such as Yelang Valley, Big Dipper Sect, and Danhua Sect, he somewhat dropped his airs. But, it was merely a ceremonial gesture. Here, as Yan Shi left, Muuu Xiaoxiao whispered something to Muuu Xian, then pulled Muuu Xian towards Lin Tian. “Senior Lin, you are actually here!” Upon hearing Muuu Xiaoxiao’s words, Muuu Xian’s face was filled with shock; he then hurriedly pulled Muuu Xiaoxiao over. Seeing Muuu Xian address Lin Tian as senior, Ye Lan and others were not surprised. This Muuu Xian, his cultivation was still only at the Qi Refining Ninth Level. Moreover, although at the Qi Refining Ninth Level, his strength might far fall short of Yan Shi, who was at the Qi Refining Eighth Level. Cultivators, many times, realm levels are a measure in magnitude, but true strength is hard to determine. With differences in cultivation methods, combat techniques, talents, strength may vary dramatically. Perhaps if facing off against Yan Shi, he might be crushed immediately! “Quite a coincidence, didn’t expect to meet here!” Lin Tian nodded slightly, saying, “However, are you all right?” “Senior Lin, we’re fine!” Muuu Xian’s face showed a hint of lingering fear, repeatedly gesturing that they were fine. Then, he glanced at Ye Lan and the others, knowing it was not good to linger here, quickly said, “Senior, we’ll head over there to sit first. This time, we came together with Zhao Linzhou of the Youlan Sect!” “Okay! If there’s anything you need, just say the word!” Lin Tian nodded in response. He also looked at the stands on the other side, spotting Zhao Linzhou, the sect master of the Youlan Sect, whom he had met in Qiuming Valley. It was somewhat surprising that the two sects, typically in open and covert strife, could attend together. As Muuu Xian and Muuu Xiaoxiao walked away, Lin Tian sat down again, turning to Ye Lan, saying, “Is the Yan family very powerful now?” Ye Lan’s face was serious, nodding solemnly, saying, “After all, in East Continent, the Yan family is considered an ancient cultivation family, carrying some lineage; now with Yan Shi rising and entering Sword Saint Mountain, there are few forces in the East Continent that dare to provoke them!” Upon hearing this, Lin Tian lightly nodded, then turned to say, “What’s the method of competition in this Martial Arts Conference? Can assistance be given?” Ye Lan looked surprised, then shook her head, saying, “Assistance was a rule from many years ago! Now Sword Saint Mountain has changed the rules! There are only two competitions: aptitude testing and actual combat in the arena~! In the past, outsiders could be brought in for assistance, and if the assisting person was powerful, those heirs with average talent also had a chance to enter the Sword Saint Mountain. This was initially done so the Sword Saint Mountain could befriend many strong figures in the cultivation world!” “But now it’s different; Sword Saint Mountain finds that a strong guiding master is more important than a powerful practitioner who can’t be brought into their fold because being able to incorporate them and let them guide the disciples benefits the sect more greatly!” Lin Tian blinked, looking at Ye Lan in surprise, and asked, “What kind of cultivator is that?” Regarding guiding masters, in his previous life, he had never heard of it. “Guiding Masters… hmm, are a group of people passed down from our Ancient Cultivation World, usually rarely encountered in the cultivation world! But they all have extremely profound knowledge…” Ye Lan patiently explained to Lin Tian, finally sighing, “Previously, Fellow Daoist’s guidance for Qing Wan was no less than any guiding master!” Is that what a guiding master is? Lin Tian silently shook his head internally, pursed his lips, and finally said, “What’s this aptitude test about? That seems quite challenging!” “Daoist Lin, didn’t you just ask what purpose the Eastern Emperor Pillar serves? It’s for testing talent!” Ye Lan at this moment pointed to the four pillars around the arena, explaining to Lin Tian, “The younger disciples participating in the Martial Arts Conference only need to attack the Eastern Emperor Pillar, and their aptitude level can basically be seen!”