Chapter 10: Suggestion, contend for the inner sect quota!

As the words fell, several chilling auras appeared around the platform; a few youths stood like sculptures, wearing white robes with their faces veiled in white gauze.

The white robes were embroidered with cloud patterns and a great sun motif.

"Yes, Elder." Their voices were calm and indifferent, carrying a hint of death's aura.

They quickly tidied up Li Xi's corpse, their forms vanishing like phantoms on the spot.

The miscellaneous laborers and outer sect disciples present all bowed in salute, respectfully saying, "Greetings, Elder."

Qin Yu's complexion also turned complicated.

The Profound Yang Guard is the Profound Yang Sect's hidden force; its members are at least Transformation Spirit Realm experts, all of them dead men.

Only a Core Elder can mobilize them.

This means…… the person before us is not an ordinary outer sect steward, but one of the Core Elders?

The plain-clothed man waved his hand and strode outward, but the corner of his eye still glanced at Qin Yu.

"Truly…… interesting."

"If he truly has opened his martial apertures, in three days he might be accepted as a named disciple."

"He is a fine seedling."

He had this thought, but drawing a conclusion now is premature; he intends to observe a while longer.

At this moment, among the outer disciples on the periphery, several youths focused their gazes on the platform.

"This bronze sword is unusual—no spirit aura fluctuations, yet it can cut iron like mud, sealing the throat with one strike; it is certainly not an ordinary object."

"Although the miscellaneous disciple's sword is merely a mortal blade, it already bears a hint of spirit, reaching the half-step Yellow Tier level; that is… very likely a sealed ancient treasure."

"Combining the earlier rumors, Qin Yu has been feeble-minded these years, suddenly awakened, wielding an ancient treasure, and having opened his martial apertures, breaking through three realms in succession—he must possess a great opportunity!"

Several outer disciples' eyes flashed with eager light.

Qin Yu might be holding an astonishing inheritance in his hand.

Know that Qin Yu was originally brought back to the Profound Yang Sect by the Third Elder, a matter widely known.

Even the existence of the Heavenly Origin Realm cannot cure his ailment.

He surely grasps some kind of opportunity.

The leading youth, sturdy as an iron tower with copper‑colored skin, is the outer sect's Third Senior Brother Zhang Wu, at Foundation Establishment First Layer, but over twenty years old and unable to rely on realm advancement to enter the inner sect.

He can only strive through the yearly outer sect examination, fighting for a place.

A thought arose in his heart.

He walked forward slowly: "Congratulations, Junior Brother Qin Yu, after eighteen years of endurance you have finally stepped onto the path of cultivation, breaking through three realms and slaying your enemy."

"Senior Brother has seen many martial aperture opening ones in ancient texts; they are dragons among men. If, in the outer sect examination three days from now, you seize the moment just after opening your apertures—when one is closest to the martial way—then a few days of secluded practice could let you reach Tempering Body Eight or Nine Layers and contend for inner sect qualification."

"In the outer sect examination, those promoted to the inner sect can obtain middle‑grade Yellow Tier Moon Spirit Grass, raising the Foundation Establishment success rate by thirty percent, plus three hundred spirit stones."

"In previous years, there were no such generous rewards."

"If Junior Brother misses this opportunity, he will be delayed a year entering the inner sect; now is the initial stage of aperture opening, and if he gains sufficient resources, he could even aspire to the True Transmission position in the future!"

Zhang Wu's small eyes gleamed with sharp light.

He intended to draw Qin Yu into the outer sect examination; then, even if he accidentally killed him and seized the Azure Light Sword, no one would gossip.

If Qin Yu truly possesses an ancient inheritance or a great opportunity… then this is his chance.

After all, the Profound Yang Sect forbids internal strife; he could not openly challenge him—only a fool would agree.

First, praise him a bit.

The other outer disciples immediately understood their senior brother's intention.

Smiles appeared on their faces as they spoke kindly.

"Junior Brother, one who opens the martial apertures is one in a million; you happen to be that one, blessed with fortune—what fear have you of not entering the inner sect?"

"Senior Brother Zhang Wu's words are absolutely correct; in the early stage of aperture opening, resources are needed, the martial way advances—slow steps make slow progress."

"If Junior Brother wishes to register, it is best to do so early; registration closes today, and the senior brothers can handle it for you."

Seeing this, Qin Yu felt pleased in his heart.

These people have no relation to me, yet they are so enthusiastic?

In this world where the weak are prey to the strong, is that reasonable?

Just as he was about to refuse, a prompt appeared in his mind.

【Advice from Outer Sect Zhang Wu and several senior brothers: register for the outer sect examination, and you will regain the trait of martial aperture opening; during these three days of secluded practice, your insight into the martial way will double and your cultivation will accelerate.】

Qin Yu became even happier at this moment.

Without a word, he responded in his heart.

"I accept the advice."

Immediately, he bowed slightly with hands clasped and smiled kindly: "Thank you, senior brothers, for your frank counsel. Since that is the case, I will contend for the inner sect quota three days from now."

"Please, senior brothers, register me for the outer sect examination."

"Senior Brother's words are sound; I will now return to secluded practice and await three days hence."

The words fell, and he headed straight toward the Life‑and‑Death Platform, then to the Green Mountain Wood Hut, to check whether Li Xi's dwelling still held spirit stones and the like.

These three days are a good opportunity for improvement.

Opening the martial apertures is said to be powerful, and many have risen thereby, yet most fade into obscurity.

Because, in the eyes of the Profound Yang Sect's high echelon, the present Qin Yu has no worth worth cultivating, so naturally he will not receive special treatment.

Having passed the optimal cultivation age, he only entered the Tempering Body Realm at eighteen; even after breaking through three layers, at most he would cause a ripple in the outer sect.

He then strode away.

The miscellaneous laborers were bewildered.

This Qin Yu…… is he truly awake, or is his mind muddled?

Body Tempering Third Level, signing up for the outer disciple examination?

Wouldn't those outer disciple disciples beat you half-paralyzed?

Even if you keep opening apertures and advance one realm a day, you'd only reach Body Tempering Sixth Level.

Among outer disciples over twenty who have reached Foundation Establishment, there are over ten.

Only three spots per year.

What do you have to compete with?

Only Zhang Wu and a few others had smiles appear in their eyes.

This is just too stupid, right?

I originally thought it would be a hassle, but it turned out to be so easy to be tricked?

After flattering him a couple of sentences, you actually think you're a genius?

"I didn't expect this idiot to be so easy to deceive. Go tell the other few senior brothers: if anyone encounters him during the examination, don't touch him, leave him for me."

"If there really are benefits, I can share a portion with you."

In the depths of Zhang Wu's eyes, a greedy gleam surfaced, and he slowly spoke.

The other few outer disciples also nodded; getting some benefits would be enough.

After all, they still rely on Zhang Wu in the outer sect.

But no matter what, this is ultimately a good thing for them.