Chapter 43: Selection Begins (Please Follow)

One month later.

The Outer Disciple Selection was announced to begin.

Many Outer Disciples signed up one after another, among them not a few old Outer Disciples at Qi Refining Sixth Layer and Seventh Layer who had yet to advance to Outer Sect Disciple.

For those Outer Disciples already seventy or eighty years old, every Selection was an opportunity; the last failure was because they hadn't been ruthless enough, and now they had to be even more, even more ruthless.

Only thus could they stand out on the Arena and become Outer Sect Disciples; those who had regretted many times now had their hearts gradually firming up.

"Senior Brother Zhuang, are you going to participate in the Selection?"

In the courtyard, an Outer Disciple cried out in surprise, and only then did the few people around notice that Zhuang Yan had already reached Qi Refining Fifth Heaven and qualified to participate in the Selection.

"When did Senior Brother Zhuang break through without making a sound!"

"Ah, it seems Senior Brother Zhuang is going to leave us!"

"Once you become rich and noble, don't forget us!"

"Hehe, Senior Brother Zhuang, after you become an Outer Sect Disciple, remember to take care of us."

Facing the flattery of those around him, Zhuang Yan smiled faintly and said, "Whether I can successfully advance is still unknown."

"Senior Brother Zhuang's words, there's definitely no problem!"

"Right, right!"

"By the way, is Senior Brother Yu also going to participate?"

"He signed up a few days ago; I hope the Arena match doesn't pit him against Senior Brother Zhuang, otherwise it would be troublesome."

"Haha, every year there are several thousand Outer Disciples participating in the Selection; how could it be so easy to run into each other."

"Several thousand Outer Disciples, but only one hundred can be selected into the Outer Sect; I don't know when I can become an Outer Sect Disciple."

"Don't be discouraged; look, Senior Brother Zhuang has also endured for more than four years; sooner or later it will be our turn."

"Putting it that way, Senior Brother Yu is truly terrifying, able to participate in just one year; having a noble patron is indeed good. You say, after Senior Brother Yu becomes an Outer Sect Disciple, will the work at this Spirit Chicken Garden fall on our heads?"

"You're dreaming!"

Amidst a burst of laughter, on the other side, the Spirit Chicken Garden.

After Yu Zhangsheng fed the last chicken, he gained another 135 points of Essence.

At this moment, Steward Chang also came running from outside; seeing him, he immediately shouted, "Zhangsheng!"

"I heard you also want to participate in the Sect Selection?"

Steward Chang and Steward Wang, as Blue Robe Stewards of Wai Feng Shi Hao, obviously knew how many Outer Disciples had signed up to participate on the Outer Peak.

Yu Zhangsheng truthfully said, "Yes, only by becoming an Outer Sect Disciple can I grow better."

"But, but, you only reached Qi Refining Fifth Layer not long ago, and you chose Beast Tamer; you don't know that many Outer Disciples who participate in the Selection every year die on the Arena. You're so weak; what if you get hurt or die up there!"

"Still, listen to my advice; stay here and help me feed the chickens; I'll give you five extra Low-grade Spirit Stones every month!"

Steward Chang said somewhat anxiously.

Ever since Yu Zhangsheng came, every month he could raise a Spirit Chicken King, and the other Spirit Chickens were also getting fatter and fatter, with fertility greatly increased.

He had thus earned Han Shu Shu's praise, and his Sect Contribution had increased quite a bit, so he was very reluctant to see Yu Zhangsheng leave.

But Yu Zhangsheng had made up his mind and said, "Disciple wants to enter Yushou Peak as soon as possible, learn their Spells, so I cannot retreat."

Hearing this, Steward Chang sighed inwardly and felt somewhat disappointed.

At this moment, Yu Zhangsheng suddenly smiled and said, "But Yushou Peak is also very close to this Spirit Chicken Garden; Disciple can often come to take care of the Spirit Chickens, so Steward Chang need not worry."

"You mean, you won't leave the Spirit Chicken Garden?" Steward Chang said with surprise and joy.

Yu Zhangsheng smiled and nodded.

The daily Essence income of the Spirit Chicken Garden was not small, and feeding them didn't take much time or effort; he could still manage it.

Receiving this affirmative answer, Steward Chang was immediately relieved and smiled, "That's good; the raise in Spirit Stones I mentioned before still counts, as long as the monthly output of Spirit Chickens and Spirit Chicken Kings remains the same."

"If you achieve something on Yushou Peak and can increase output, I will also ask Han Shu Shu for rewards for you. "However, among the Selection there are not a few old Outer Disciples; don't look down on them just because they are at Qi Refining Sixth or Seventh Layer and haven't advanced—sometimes it's only because they're too old to be favored, but in terms of methods they are not inferior to others at all. You must be careful; if something cannot be done, surrender early!"

"Thank you, Steward Chang; Disciple understands." Yu Zhangsheng replied respectfully.

"Mm, on the day of the Selection I will also go watch; you must be careful."

Steward Chang urged him once more, not reassured, before leaving.

After he left, Yu Zhangsheng came to the outside of the Spirit Chicken Garden; as usual, he summoned Chi She Wang and Iron Eagle King for confrontation training.

"Bang bang bang!!!"

Yu Zhangsheng watched the splendid battle before him, with debris flying all over the sky, and felt much more at ease in his heart.

In others' eyes, Beast Tamers of the same rank were all weak, but that was because others couldn't afford to raise Spirit Beasts or raised them poorly.

As for him, he had Chi She Wang at First Rank Seventh Layer and Iron Eagle King at First Rank Fifth Layer, and they knew multiple different attack modes; cooperating together, even against a Qi Refining Peak cultivator he was confident he could win—where was there any weak appearance of a Beast Tamer?

"Other Beast Tamers are weak—that's their own inability; it doesn't mean I'm the same."

"If you underestimate a Beast Tamer, hehehe." Yu Zhangsheng laughed out loud.

After the battle ended.

He took out a piece of First Rank Demonic Beast Flesh to reward Chi She Wang and Iron Eagle King, then stored them back into his Inner Landscape.

As of now, his Essence count had already broken through an astonishing ten thousand points.

【Name: Yu Zhangsheng】

【Realm: Qi Refining Fifth Heaven】

【Constitution: Spirit Beast Affinity】

【Art: Changchun Gong Familiarity (5/10000), Lian Shen Gong Mastery (155/100000), Beast Taming Art Familiarity (10/10000), Three-Fire Refinement Alchemy Familiarity (1802/10000)】

【Spell: Fireball Technique Mastery (320/10000), Wind Travel Technique Mastery (50/10000), Wood Shield Technique Mastery (50/10000), Rainmaking Technique Entry (10/100)】

【Skill: First Rank Spiritual Herb (5/1000), Second Rank Alchemy (643/50000)】

【Spirit Pet: Chi She Wang, Iron Eagle King】

【Remaining Essence: 11350】

He really wanted to use these ten thousand points of essence, and thinking of that Golden Core True Person Mu Chengping's Fireball Technique from a month ago made him want to add points to the Fireball Technique even more.

But how strong could a Small Success Fireball Technique be? He wasn't sure, and spending ten thousand essence points on it wasn't worth it.

So he hesitated until now.

"Wait a bit longer; if there's truly an opponent he can't handle on the Selection Arena, then add points to the Fireball Technique."

After finally saving so much essence, Yu Zhangsheng was still reluctant to use it.

His strength was already very strong in the Qi Refining Period; there was no need to keep improving. After becoming an Outer Sect Disciple of Yushou Peak, he would have more spells and spirit beasts to use.

Thus Yu Zhangsheng returned to the Wooden Hut, rested for a day, and received a message from his Master Gongsun Yang.

"Teacher is going into Closed-door Cultivation to break through to Foundation Establishment. This Wan Shen Dan can be used in a Critical Moment and can save your life."

At the Alchemy Hall, Gongsun Yang handed Yu Zhangsheng a golden Pill and instructed him.

"Thank you, Master." Yu Zhangsheng bowed to him with great gratitude.

"Hmm, go. Tell your Junior Brother too." Gongsun Yang closed his eyes and began cultivating Qi and spirit, waiting for the best timing to break through.

After Yu Zhangsheng left the room, he met Tang Xing, who happened to be Outside.

After the two greeted each other, Tang Xing respectfully saw him off with a smile on his face.

"I wish Senior Brother everything goes smoothly."

Just don't die too early, Junior Brother has prepared a big surprise for you! That figure walked farther and farther away, and a smile hung on Tang Xing's mouth corner.

(Chapter End)