Best Young Master
Chapter 828 - 735: Testing the Waters

Chapter 828: Chapter 735: Testing the Waters

"If you can’t pass the final test, there won’t be any danger to your life!"

In the quiet hall, including Ye Fan, everyone listened to Master Zhang’s words left through the formation, "Alright, now you can start the test—if you can pass the eighty-one steps and reach the platform, you pass the test; otherwise, you fail!"

Pass the steps and reach the platform?!

As Master Zhang’s words fell, everyone except Ye Fan looked at the eighty-one black steps in unison, showing puzzled expressions.

Ye Fan frowned.

Just a moment ago, as soon as he stepped onto the first level, he found that the Gang Qi within his body could not operate, and he could only rely on his physical body to resist an inexplicable pressure.

Although that pressure wasn’t strong, but... that was just the first level!

Under such circumstances, Ye Fan felt that passing the eighty-one steps wouldn’t be easy; on the contrary, it would be very difficult!

"Could it be that the young supreme from Huaxia cannot pass the final test?"

Later, as Ye Fan frowned silently, Master Zhang’s voice did not sound again, and everyone recovered from the shock. Among them, a young genius saw Ye Fan standing there unmoved and couldn’t help but ask.

Shua!

With the words of the young genius falling, everyone else turned their gaze to Ye Fan, clearly seeing Ye Fan’s tightly knitted brows.

This discovery made Doug, Olivia, Zuma, Rovski, and Farro, the five young supremes, feel moved!

Because of Ye Fan’s intimidation, they dared not compete with Ye Fan for the blue armor on the platform, but... if Ye Fan himself could not claim the blue armor and receive Master Zhang’s inheritance, then if they passed the test and acquired the blue armor and Master Zhang’s inheritance, Ye Fan would definitely have no complaints!

Moved, Rovski intentionally glanced at the young heavenly pride beside him.

The latter immediately understood Rovski’s intent but hesitated.

Seeing this, Rovski squinted slightly, frightening the young heavenly pride whose face changed, then braced themselves to speak to Ye Fan, "Ye Fan, we could arrive here entirely thanks to you, so the final test of the holy land should be rightfully tested by you first."

Shua!

As the young heavenly pride spoke, they attracted the attention of everyone including Ye Fan.

Noticing Ye Fan’s gaze, the young heavenly pride inexplicably recalled the scene where their companion was slapped away by Ye Fan earlier, feeling as if falling into an ice cellar, shivering.

In fear, the young heavenly pride also feared Rovski’s blame if they didn’t voice the rest, so they continued speaking with forced courage, "But... if you cannot pass the final test, then can we take the test?"

Hearing the young pride’s words, everyone’s eyes turned to Ye Fan again, waiting for his answer.

Among them, Doug, Zuma, Farro, and Rovski looked somewhat eager.

They were eager because, based on Ye Fan’s previous performance, they vaguely felt that Ye Fan might not have confidence in passing the test.

Moreover, they judged that the final test of the holy land was unrelated to combat power but related to strength and realm—their combat power might not match Ye Fan, but their strength and realm were stronger than Ye Fan!

This made them feel that their chances of passing the test were much higher than Ye Fan’s!

This... how could it not make them eager?!

Olivia’s face showed no eagerness.

She just quietly watched Ye Fan, waiting for his answer.

It seemed that, to her, attempting the final test was far less important than how Ye Fan would answer this question.

"How will the young supreme from Huaxia answer?"

Meanwhile, those young heavenly prides and geniuses were also curious about how Ye Fan would respond.

In their view, if Ye Fan couldn’t pass yet prevented others from taking the test, it would be too tyrannical!

"Despicable!"

Su Liuli and Lv Zhan could see that Ye Fan was being driven into a corner, feeling somewhat displeased, with Lv Zhan even directly stating, glaring at the young heavenly pride and Rovski in anger, "Even if Ye cannot pass the test, Liuli should try first, not you!"

Ka-dong!

Once Lv Zhan spoke, Rovski, Zuma, and Farro all felt a sudden pause in their hearts.

In terms of realm and martial arts cultivation, they were stronger than Ye Fan, but Su Liuli wasn’t inferior—if they could pass the test, Su Liuli could as well!

In this case, if Su Liuli were to attempt the test first, they would have no chance!

Doug remained calm.

In terms of realm cultivation, he was undoubtedly the first among everyone!

In his view, the final test of the holy land should be challenging; even if Su Liuli attempted first, she might not pass, leaving him a considerable opportunity.

Once again, Olivia looked at Su Liuli with envy and jealousy.

"Everyone can try the test."

Later, amidst everyone’s mixed thoughts, Ye Fan spoke, his tone calm, voice not loud but clear throughout the hall, "You can even take the test first!"

Wow—

Perhaps no one expected Ye Fan would say such words, handing over the opportunity, causing the crowd to stir!

"Wha... what’s going on?"

"How could the young supreme from Huaxia willingly give up the opportunity?"

"Could it be that he thinks the test carries danger? But that’s not right, Master Zhang clearly stated that failing the test won’t pose a threat to life!"

"Could it be that he found out he cannot pass the test? But that’s not right, even if he couldn’t pass, shouldn’t he let Su Liuli try first? Not give the opportunity to others!"

...

Everyone was astounded by Ye Fan’s decision, and those young geniuses couldn’t help but discuss, filled with confusion and bewilderment.

Not only them, even the young supremes represented by Doug and those young prides were equally perplexed.

"Qidian, are you certain you want us to take the test first?"

Soon, before everyone could figure out what was going on, the young Heavenly Pride next to Rovski spoke again.

"Hmm."

Ye Fan nodded, giving a clear reply.

"Ye... Ye Zi, you..."

Lv Zhan’s expression changed upon hearing this, wanting to stop Ye Fan and make him change his mind.

Ye Fan shook his head, signaling Lv Zhan with his eyes, indicating there was no need to worry, and he had his own plans.

Through attempting to step on the first stair, he had learned that he could only resist pressure with physical strength. Climbing the high platform was extremely difficult, so difficult that even he had no confidence.

In this situation, even if others took the test first, they would never be able to pass the test smoothly!

However, he could deduce the extent of difficulty of the final test by observing others taking the test.

Whoosh!

Upon receiving Ye Fan’s definite answer again, the young Heavenly Pride felt a stir in his heart and swiftly darted toward the first stair.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...

Soon, more young Heavenly Prides and young geniuses rushed toward the stairs, while Doug and several other young Supremes remained unfazed.

Because... none of them believed Ye Fan would hand over such an opportunity, on the contrary, they thought Ye Fan had discovered something after climbing the stairs, which was why he had said that.

It must be said, as young Supremes, not only did they have high cultivation talent and strength, but their minds were also very meticulous.

"My... my Gang Qi can’t be activated!"

Soon, the young Heavenly Pride who spoke earlier rushed to the first stair, felt the mysterious pressure, and discovered his Gang Qi couldn’t be activated, exclaiming in surprise.

"My Gang Qi can’t be activated either!"

"Not only can’t the Gang Qi be activated, but there’s also pressure upon climbing the stairs!"

"I... I understand now, this so-called final test is about using physical strength to resist pressure, ultimately passing through eighty-one stairs to climb the high platform!"

Soon, more people rushed to the first stair, exclaiming in surprise.

"Using physical strength to resist pressure to climb the high platform?!"

Hearing the exclamations of those young Heavenly Prides and geniuses, Doug, Olivia, Zuma, Farro, and Rovski all felt a stir in their hearts!

Whoosh—

The next moment, Rovski took the lead to move toward the stairs.

Although he didn’t understand why Ye Fan, after learning the rules, didn’t take the test first but handed over the opportunity, he knew very well: among everyone, Ye Fan’s physical strength was the strongest, most likely to pass the test!

Hence, if Ye Fan took the test first, whether or not he could pass the test, no one else would have the chance—Ye Fan passes the test, obtaining the blue armor and Master Zhang’s legacy; if he fails, others stand even less chance!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Rovski understood this, and Doug, Olivia, Zuma, and Farro were also well aware.

Therefore, seeing Rovski move, they too, swiftly darted toward the stairs.

Ye Fan remained calm, just squinting and watching the crowd rush to the high platform like mad, waiting for the outcome.

Under Ye Fan’s gaze, the young Heavenly Pride who was the first to dash to the high platform took the lead, rushing ahead, quickly passing the front ten stairs!

The other young Heavenly Prides followed closely, also passing the front ten stairs easily and quickly!

However, those young geniuses seemed much more strained, slower in pace, quickly surpassed by Rovski, Doug, and the others.

"Ye... Ye Fan, what if they pass the test?"

Seeing those young Heavenly Prides easily passing the front ten stairs, Xiao Selang asked worriedly.

"Indeed, if that’s the case, aren’t you handing over the opportunity?" Ye Hei was puzzled.

"Ye Zi would hand over the opportunity?"

Before Ye Fan could speak, Lv Zhan chuckled mockingly, "You think Ye Zi is foolish? I think Ye Zi definitively judged that those fools can’t pass the test, so he let them take the test first."

"Even if they pass the test, there’s no need to let them take it first?" Wu Zi was confused.

"This is called casting stones to find the path—Ye Zi appeared to hand over the opportunity, but actually, he’s using Doug and the others to find the way!"

Lv Zhan said proudly, not knowing if he was feeling proud of Ye Fan’s strong physical strength or feeling pleased for grasping Ye Fan’s intent, "Stepping back, each stair needs resisting pressure, even if they hope to climb the high platform, Ye Zi can absolutely catch up and surpass!"

"None of them can pass the test."

Ye Fan spoke again, his tone firm and confident.

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