NOVEL NEXT Chapter 697: Test
Xiao Ye suddenly had a moment of enlightenment in his heart.
He feared that the reason why so many Martial Artists gathered on the day of Marquis Kuang's ritual was for the descendants of Marquis Kuang!
And that secret technique might also be in the hands of the descendants of Marquis Kuang!
Xiao Ye looked up and saw a yellow-robed woman with a graceful figure walking towards them through the air; her appearance was beautiful, but her eyes were filled with indifference, as if none of the Martial Artists present were worthy of her attention.
"Miss Gu, we meet again. Why have you appeared before everyone this time?"
"Miss Gu's beauty has deepened with time, truly enviable."
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Indeed, as soon as this woman appeared, the disciples from various Sects immediately started to flatter her, their faces beaming with smiles.
Xiao Ye focused his gaze and noticed that even the five Heavenly Palace Disciples from Taiyi Palace did not dare to be presumptuous, and all bowed to the yellow-robed woman: "Miss Huang."
Judging by these people, it was clearly not their first time in Marquis Kuang's City.
Xiao Ye grew even more curious.
"Another year has passed, and you all have come again."
"I am very clear about your intentions, but as per the old rules, only those who pass the tests set by my ancestors will have a chance to inherit that secret technique."
"This time, since it has been a long time since we found an inheritor for this secret technique, I have decided to let all Martial Artists participate in the trial!" the yellow-robed woman said gently, her voice very pleasing to the ears and heard by everyone in the square.
Immediately, the square was thrown into chaos.
"A trial?"
"What trial?"
"What is this secret technique?"
Apart from Xiao Ye, many Martial Artists in the square were confused; they all came here to participate in the ritual of Marquis Kuang.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Ye knew that perhaps in the past, the trial mentioned by the descendant of Marquis Kuang was only open to strong Sect disciples, while other common Martial Artists were always kept in the dark.
No wonder he had never heard any news about the trials. That was the reason.
"Alright, no need for pleasantries now. First pay homage to my ancestor, and then follow me," the yellow-robed woman stood in the center of the square and spoke indifferently.
Suddenly, the Martial Artists in the square, fueled with energy, began to chatter excitedly.
Looking at the secret technique that attracted so many powerful Sect disciples year after year, it must be extraordinarily remarkable. If they could obtain it, wouldn't that be a windfall?
It's known that most of the Martial Artists in Marquis Kuang's city are Loose Cultivators who have not joined any Sect, so their channels to obtain Martial Arts secrets are very limited.
Now, with such an opportunity before them, anyone who gave up would be a fool.
For a while, most of the Martial Artists in the square offered incense and paid homage to the stone statue of Marquis Kuang.
"Humph, even if Miss Gu allows you all to participate in the trial, you won't have a chance to pass."
"That's right, we come every year to participate in the trial, but all have failed. And you group of Loose Cultivators are even less likely to succeed."
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The disciples from various Major Sects glanced at the chaotic square with disdain on their faces.
For them, the only opponents to be wary of were those from Taiyi Palace.
This time, the five disciples from Taiyi Palace, fortunate to be from the Heavenly Hall, believed they still had a fighting chance and wouldn't be utterly hopeless.
After all, the Sect behind them was also immensely formidable.
The five Heavenly Hall disciples from Taiyi Palace also coldly observed the disciples from other Major Sects, calculating their chances of victory.
They regarded only each other as competitors, dismissive of the other Martial Artists in the square.
At this moment, Xiao Ye's face showed a slight smile; this trial indeed brought unexpected gains, so he planned to join in the excitement and perhaps the secret technique might be of great use to him.
Xiao Ye followed the crowded crowd and sincerely offered incense and paid homage to the stone statue of Marquis Kuang.
Not to mention anything else, just based on what Marquis Kuang had done a thousand years ago, he was worthy of Xiao Ye's admiration.
"Senior Brother Xiao Ye!"
Just as Xiao Ye was paying homage to the stone statue of Marquis Kuang, suddenly a disciple from Taiyi Palace's Heavenly Hall spotted him in the crowd and exclaimed in surprise.
"Senior Brother Xiao Ye!"
"Senior Brother Xiao Ye, I didn't expect to see you here!"
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The other four disciples from Taiyi Palace's Heavenly Hall hurriedly looked over and indeed, it was Xiao Ye. They became excited one by one.
Xiao Ye's reputation in Taiyi Palace was too prominent; not just their Heavenly Hall disciples, even the Devilish Disciples from the Main Hall were very familiar with Xiao Ye.
These Heavenly Hall disciples always considered Xiao Ye a target to chase.
Listening to the exclamations from the Taiyi Palace's disciples, other Martial Artists were shocked as they turned their gaze towards Xiao Ye.
Could it be the legendary Devilish Disciple from the Main Hall being respectfully addressed by Taiyi Palace's Heavenly Hall disciples?
"My god, it's Xiao Ye!"
"We're doomed, how could this guy have come, who among us can compete with him!"
"It's him, I heard that he recently defeated Jun Shitian at the Holy Banquet in the Holy Palace, and was called a genius capable of contending with the Four Great Emperor's Sons, even though he's still in the King Martial Realm, his strength is extremely terrifying!"
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The disciples from other Sects, one by one, looked very troubled.
Among them, some had followed their Sect seniors to attend the Holy Banquet at Taiyi Palace and had witnessed the scene where Xiao Ye contended with Jun Shitian, so they were naturally familiar with Xiao Ye.
The invincible silhouette of Xiao Ye to this day remained vivid in their minds.
This was absolutely a monstrous genius, a Supreme existence among his peers.
"Greetings, fellow disciples," seeing that he had been noticed, Xiao Ye smiled slightly and then emerged from the crowded crowd.
He was well-known in Taiyi Palace, so it was not strange that these Heavenly Hall disciples recognized him, but he was not familiar with these Heavenly Hall disciples.
Instantly, these five disciples introduced themselves one by one, looking at Xiao Ye excitedly.
After exchanging pleasantries with them, Xiao Ye looked towards the yellow-robed woman.
"Miss Gu, I just heard about the trial you mentioned in the crowd. I am very interested and plan to join in on the fun, may I have this opportunity?" Xiao Ye politely asked.
At this moment, the yellow-robed woman deeply gazed at Xiao Ye, her beautiful eyes expressing a hint of surprise.
"Rumors have it that an unmatched genius has recently risen in Taiyi Palace, defeating the renowned Jun Shitian within the same Realm. Having you participate in the trial is an honor for my ancestors," the yellow-robed woman responded.