Chapter 1022: Chapter 1016: Joy Turns to Sorrow Jia Fucheng and the girl’s words made Gao Chengpeng’s face grow increasingly sinister. Since that proposal, Yun Qingwan had always felt humiliated. Currently, Jia Fucheng and the girl’s words might not have had any other intentions, but Gao Chengpeng still felt dimmed and looked at Yun Qingwan with increasingly chilly eyes, remaining silent. Meanwhile, Yun Qingwan twisted her jade-like fingers, bowed her head, and said nothing. Jia Fucheng came from Tianping Mountain, someone she couldn’t afford to offend, and the girl was no different. The girl was named Wu Danhong with an even more terrifying background, as she was a disciple from River God Sect. The River God Sect was a major sect in the Eastern Continent Green Dragon Bay Peninsula Cultivation Domain, besides Sword Saint Mountain and its numerous sects, being one of the most powerful sects. Both Wu Danhong and Sikong Ping were from River God Sect, whether it be their status and background or their personal strength, they were the creme of the crop among their peers. Sikong Ping is the senior disciple brother of the latest generation disciples of River God Sect, whose cultivation had reached the Qi Refining Seventh Level, while his actual combat power was absolutely not inferior to the Initial Stage of Qi Refining Eighth Level. And Wu Danhong’s cultivation was also not ordinary, likewise at the Qi Refining Seventh Level, but the richness of cultivation and actual strength had some disparities compared to Sikong Ping. No matter how it was, these people in front were not those Yun Qingwan could provoke. At least, she feared causing disasters to her sect and master because of herself, hence she would rather endure provocation. “I must enter Sword Saint Mountain, even if I have to follow the Second Master in the end, I have to fight for a spot to shut these people up!” The usually gentle Yun Qingwan secretly gritted her teeth with determination. “Take it seriously, prepare well, and don’t waste your thoughts on such unnecessary minor figures!” One side, Sikong Ping lightly glanced at Yun Qingwan, frowned at Wu Danhong and the others, and said discontentedly. “Brother Sikong’s admonishments should be observed!” Wu Danhong’s face slightly changed, swiftly bowed her head. Jia Fucheng and Gao Chengpeng naturally didn’t dare speak anymore, leaving Yun Qingwan aside. However, at this time. A figure sitting by the edge of the viewing platform suddenly stepped towards Sikong Ping. The person was Yuwen Building! He respectfully stepped up, reached Sikong Ping’s side, and respectfully whispered to the latter, while his eyes involuntarily scanned Yun Qingwan and finally landed on Lin Tian not far away. After hearing Yuwen Building’s words, Sikong Ping glanced at Lin Tian in the distance and immediately said, “The master allowed it? That guy is likely a Guiding Master. If possible, no need to offend!” “Brother Sikong, that guy isn’t a Guiding Master. Let me tell you, he’s from the Southern Continent’s side… Master also agreed…” Yuwen Building explained in a low voice again, telling Sikong Ping what he knew about Lin Tian. Although he was one or two years older than Sikong Ping, he had to humble himself and make concessions in the cultivation world where strength was esteemed. Moreover, being able to enter the River God Sect was already a great aspiration, and his current status allowed him to walk with pride in the mundane world. Furthermore, once his cultivation commenced, countless people in the mundane world would be eager to curry favor with him. “Alright, then after the Martial Arts Conference, give him a taste of reality! Even if he’s a Guiding Master! Unless… he catches Sword Saint Mountain’s attention, in which case you’ll have to swallow those matters!” Sikong Ping frowned, finally nodded in reply. Seeing Sikong Ping agree, Yuwen Building was overjoyed, expressed thanks for a while before returning to where the people of the River God Sect were. Simultaneously, his gaze towards Lin Tian had turned into one of looking at a dead man. And at this moment, the first perception test at the Martial Arts Conference had already begun. “Number 3, Red Grade Basic Level, disqualified!” “Number 4, Red Grade Advanced Level, disqualified!” “Number 10, Orange Grade beginner, disqualified!” “Number 20, come up!” The elder specially responsible for supervising the testing, standing beside the Eastern Emperor Pillar, called out loudly. By each Eastern Emperor Pillar, there was an elder, all of whom were esteemed senior figures of Sword Saint Mountain, with cultivation roughly at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, yet their status and position were significant within Sword Saint Mountain. As soon as the words of the elder next to the first Eastern Emperor Pillar fell, a young man walked forward to hand over his number plate. “The young genius of the Shi Family! He’s at the Qi Refining Eighth Level!” “As a cultivation family almost impossible to be found, Shi Family had declared they would surely rise within ten years following Shi Wending’s emergence! Moreover, they claimed Shi Wending would definitely step into Sword Saint Mountain!” “At Qi Refining Eighth Level, no wonder the Shi Family is so confident! With Shi Wending’s strength, there should be no problem at all!” Many people were discussing. Listening to their talk, Shi Wending couldn’t help but straighten his chest further and confidently walked ahead. The most update n0vels are published on N0v3l.Fiɾe.net After making preparations, Shi Wending assumed his stance and unleashed his True Qi with a boom, then fiercely pushed out his right palm, striking hard at the Eastern Emperor Pillar before him. “With Shi Wending’s talent, he should at least strike an Intermediate Yellow Grade or even Advanced!” Watching Shi Wending’s move, someone spoke with anticipation. The muffled sound echoed, and the vast True Qi erupted on the Eastern Emperor Pillar in an instant. In the next moment, there was a brilliant light exploding up, presenting a fiery yellow. “Indeed it’s Yellow Grade! And judging by that color escalating upward, it’s reached Intermediate!” Many people shouted in surprise, their words filled with envy. Shi Wending’s face couldn’t help but show a proud expression. But the next moment, an abnormal change abruptly happened on the Eastern Emperor Pillar, the originally fiery yellow color instantly vanished, transforming into a faint orange, flickering dimly. Eeveryone was astonished. Shi Wending, who was previously full of self-confidence and arrogance, was momentarily stunned. “Orange Grade beginner, disqualified!” The elder at Eastern Emperor Pillar said coldly to Shi Wending without expression. Shi Wending was dumbfounded, he jerked his head up: “Senior, wasn’t I Yellow Grade…” “Step off quickly, do you want me to throw you down?” The elder frowned and promptly shouted, “Next!” Shi Wending shivered all over, his complexion turned pale as he dejectedly stepped down. This perhaps was the best depiction of joy turning into sorrow! Around the arena, many people fell silent for a moment. High cultivation doesn’t mean strong comprehension! Many people started to awaken themselves. As time passed, the perception test quickly moved into mid-to-late stages. The elimination rate for this phase wasn’t high, some people left disheartened, while others remained with pride. Soon, it was finally the weighty talent test. It was unknown if it was a deliberate arrangement by Sword Saint Mountain, the ten rising talents of the Eastern Continent, along with Gao Chengpeng, Hee Lingxuan, and numerous secondary talents, were almost evenly assigned to the four different Eastern Emperor Pillar teams. At this moment, ten rising talents appeared simultaneously. At the 1st Eastern Emperor Pillar were one of the rising ten talents, Sikong Ping, and followed by secondary talents Gao Chengpeng and Hee Lingxuan, among others. The 2nd Eastern Emperor Pillar featured rising talents Bu Sheng, Qin Hongluo, and Wu Qingchuan! The 3rd Eastern Emperor Pillar had Moo Hen, Leng Wuming, and Lee Dangxin! Over at the 4th Eastern Emperor Pillar were Muu Qianshan, Lu Zhan, and Yu Qiunian! These people were currently the most brilliant young talents in the Eastern Continent Cultivation Realm, nearly conducting the test simultaneously, it was truly a collision among talents, full of spectacle. Many people on the viewing platform were thrilled. Yun Qingwan, standing in the second-to-last position, gazed at the figures by the four Eastern Emperor Pillars ahead, her face faded. “Second Master said I could get the first place, maybe it was just to console me… Compared with these people, I’m far behind…” Seeing these individuals, Yun Qingwan’s confidence suddenly wavered.