Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 96: Qualification Test (1)

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Qualification Test (1)

Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, there was less than a day left before the qualification trial for the Secret Realm. On the deserted island, the people from the Cultivation Association were already prepared; everyone sat in their positions, waiting for Yan Rufeng’s arrival.

On the stage, Xu Da stood with his hands behind his back, addressing the crowd, "Greetings, fellow Daoists. The qualification trial for entry into the Kunlun Secret Realm is upon us. The list of participants has been finalized. This trial’s qualification is set at the Golden Core Stage and above. Because duels between Golden Core Stage experts can have extensive damage ranges, to avoid unnecessary casualties, I request that all sect leaders set up their own protective barriers to safeguard their disciples."

Although Yan Rufeng could kill Zhao Tian, a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, Xu Da believed that Yan Rufeng must have used some underhanded means. Otherwise, with Yan Rufeng’s cultivation level, how could Zhao Tian have had no chance to fight back?

This time Xu Da set the qualification at the Golden Core Stage mainly to analyze what methods Yan Rufeng was actually using through multiple trials.

As the sky darkened, wild winds roared over the deserted island, bending the trees and messing up everyone’s hair. Xu Da waved his hand, and an invisible air wall instantly enveloped the entire island.

Raindrops patted on the air wall but were mercilessly deflected. The viewers watching the live broadcast exclaimed in surprise.

Comments floated across the screen, some even in foreign languages.

"Oh my God, what kind of spell is this? It’s raining there, but the rain doesn’t hit the island."

"Oh my! The East is truly a magical land. Are these the legendary experts from Eastern folklore?"

"This man’s mana is formidable. With such a powerful expert present, Yan Sect Leader might not escape his fate this time."

"You all keep saying Yan Sect Leader is in danger. What’s the danger? This is just a qualification trial. You worry too much."

"Hehe, it’s just a qualification trial, but don’t forget, this is a cultivators’ trial. A slight mistake could be fatal. Besides, some people want to take advantage of this trial to kill Yan Sect Leader."

"No way! I was just accepted as an outer disciple of the Dragon Abyss Sect. Does this mean the Dragon Abyss Sect might fall before I even enter?"

"Bro, who got into the Dragon Abyss Sect, I don’t know whether to congratulate you or advise you to quit."

"Why quit? I finally got the chance to be an outer disciple of the Dragon Abyss Sect. Are you sure Yan Sect Leader will lose?"

The screen seemed to only display comments from these two people.

"I can clearly tell you, unless Yan Sect Leader wins first place this time, he is undoubtedly dead."

"Ah..."

"Ah..."

A flurry of surprised comments floated across the screen.

"What’s so difficult about getting first place? My husband has always been the number one in Huaxia. Last time, Yamanouchi Jiro said he would leave my husband dead with no burial place. And then, what happened? Haven’t heard from him for a long time."

"Right, right, did Yan Sect Leader kill Yamanouchi Jiro?"

The barrage of comments all seemed to be centered on discussing Yamanouchi Jiro.

"Impossible. Yamanouchi Jiro is a god in Japan. Could Yan Sect Leader be more formidable than their god?"

"Don’t be so absolute. Last time, a girl said Yan Sect Leader gave her the Heavenly Union Treasure Sword. I haven’t seen that Japanese god appear. I guess Yamanouchi Jiro is dead."

"Baka! How dare you say our god is dead? Are you tired of living?"

"Damn, a Japanese person."

"How can Japanese people also watch the live broadcast? Weren’t their satellites attacked?"

"They must have rented our satellites."

"Damn, block the satellite signals from the Japs. Don’t let them watch the live broadcast."

"Block them..."

A lot of comments floated by, calling for the Japanese satellite signal to be blocked.

This qualification trial was broadcasted globally, attracting more and more attention. The backstage of one program showed that the peak viewership of the live broadcast exceeded the historical high by ten thousand points. Online, there were 1.5 billion viewers, indicating that Yan Rufeng’s proposal to broadcast globally had exceeded expectations.

The people of Huaxia opened their eyes each day to watch, even during meals, while walking, at work, and before sleeping. At night, all major entertainment venues and night stalls had large screens playing the scene from the deserted island.

The ordinary people were highly interested in this event for one reason: they wanted to know what exactly the cultivators and various alien races were competing for, and what skills they would showcase during the competition.

Besides the common folks, politicians from various countries were highly attentive. They knew that after this trial, the world would usher in a new era, the "Cultivation Civilization Era."

Every second and minute passed, and the night deepened. Viewers drifted off to sleep while the other side of the Earth welcomed the first light of dawn.

The Americans woke up, looking at the dark screens and complaining, "Watching the live broadcast at night? Oh my God, I have to take a day off tomorrow."

"Eastern people are so lucky; they don’t have to stay up late to watch the live broadcast."

"I should’ve gone to Huaxia with my boyfriend to watch the live broadcast. After a day of work, staying up late to watch it is so frustrating..."

The Americans, after some complaints, started their busy day.

At the Dragon Abyss Sect, Yan Rufeng, sitting cross-legged on the meditation mat in the main hall, slowly opened his eyes.

"It’s time to go."

To avoid disturbing anyone in the sect, Yan Rufeng chose to leave at midnight. However, when he stepped out, he saw everyone in the Dragon Abyss Sect standing outside the main hall.

"What is this about?"

"Rufeng, are you sure you want to go alone?" The class leader asked first.

Yan Rufeng nodded.

"Rufeng, we’ll go with you," Zhou Tong said.

"Yes, we’ll go with you," Murong Xue and Xiaxia also stepped forward.

"I want to go with you too," Li Xiaofei stepped out.

"Brother Rufeng, did you even ask whether I agreed with you sneaking off to that island?" Liu Ping’er also walked over.

"Master, we want to go too," Su Moran said, holding Niuniu in his arms.

"Sect Leader, as the inner sect disciples of the Dragon Abyss Sect, we should fully support you in your time of need. We want to go to the deserted island with you," the disciples of the Dragon Abyss Sect stepped forward.

"You all shouldn’t go. If anyone should go, it should be us from the Yan Family," Yan Mo said sternly.

Mu Yang also walked over and said to Yan Rufeng, "Grandson, your grandfather won’t let you take this risk alone, I’ll go with you."

Warmth surged through Yan Rufeng’s heart as he slowly said, "As the Sect Leader, I can’t let any of you accompany me into danger. You going would only cause me more trouble."

"Rufeng, don’t be stubborn. Those people want you dead. Do you think you can return safely even if you qualify for the Secret Realm?" Yan Rufeng’s mother walked over.

"Mom, it’s just a trial. Your son can handle it. If it comes to life and death, even if you don’t go, I’ll still need you to be there. Please don’t worry. Just watch the live broadcast at home," Yan Rufeng persuaded.

Yan Feng walked over, "Son, I believe in you, but remember, we’re all waiting for you to come home safely."

Yan Rufeng firmly nodded and said, "Rest assured, Dad, I will come back safely."

With a leap, Yan Rufeng soared into the sky, disappearing from the sect grounds in an instant.

Yan Rufeng’s mother, Mu Ru, leaned on Yan Feng’s shoulder, her eyes moist.

Yan Feng patted Mu Ru’s shoulder comfortingly, "Ru’er, you have to trust our son. He will make it."

Mu Ru’s mother approached, concerned, "My dear, don’t be sad. Rufeng wouldn’t do anything he’s not confident in. Take care of yourself and your baby, and don’t get too emotional. You’re an adult now; you should know better."

"What?"

Yan Feng asked excitedly, "Mom, are you saying Ru’er is expecting again?"

"What do you think?"

Mu Ru’s mother gave Yan Feng a side-eye, "Don’t you know how to be a good husband? Your wife is pregnant, and you don’t even know. I truly feel sorry for my daughter."

"Haha..."

"I, Yan Feng, am going to be a father again."

"Haha..."

Yan Mo laughed, "Does that mean I’m going to be a grandfather again?"

"Hehe."

"Dear in-law, does that mean I’m going to be a grandfather again too?" Mu Yang laughed.

Mu Ru gently rubbed her stomach, murmuring, "I hope this child doesn’t cause as much worry as his brother."

"Haha..."

"No guarantees," Yan Mo laughed.

Laughter echoed through the Dragon Abyss Sect. Before long, everyone sat cross-legged in the main hall, focusing intently on the big screen, watching everything happening on the deserted island.