Ye Tian slowed his pace and walked toward the tournament stage, his face full of confidence. His previous battle with Ye Feng had already changed how many people viewed him.
And now, after his clash with the two young masters of the Qin Family, many people considered him the Ye Family's top genius, long since surpassing Ye Hu's status in everyone's hearts.
Of course, a small minority believed Ye Tian was just lucky—that trash would always be trash and had no right to be compared to a genius.
Although opinions on Ye Tian were divided, everyone wanted to see what kind of amazing performance he would deliver this time. As a result, hardly anyone was paying attention to Ye Shixue's test anymore!
After Ye Tian arrived, Ye Feifei appeared as well. She walked to his side and stood there quietly without a word. Her appearance once again drew confused gazes from the crowd.
After all, very few people knew what was going on between Ye Tian and Ye Feifei, so seeing the two of them standing so intimately together struck everyone as strange.
Some of the Inner Sect Disciples who admired Ye Feifei were furious, wishing they could tear Ye Tian to pieces. However, thinking of Ye Tian's recent performance, they could only hold back.
"Brother Tian, I'll be watching your amazing performance. Don't let Feifei down!" Ye Feifei smiled faintly at Ye Tian, ignoring how the crowd might see her. After speaking, she returned to the Inner Sect Disciples' area.
Ye Feifei's voice wasn't loud, but everyone heard her crystal clear. The two words, "Brother Tian," reached everyone's ears, indicating that the relationship between them was truly out of the ordinary.
Several Elders on the stage even looked toward Ye Weitian. Although they said nothing, their meaning was obvious. 'Did you already know what's going on between your daughter and that kid?'
Ye Weitian glanced around at the crowd, a faint smile playing on his lips. His satisfied expression left everyone wondering just what he was thinking.
Ye Tian's arrival also caused a buzz of discussion, and the sudden uproar greatly irritated Ye Shixue on the stage. She had wanted to put on a show for everyone, but seeing their reaction to Ye Tian, she instantly lost the desire.
'Ye Tian, you really are insufferable! For the sake of our past, I went out of my way to have you drink wine laced with Ten Fragrances Soft Tendon Powder. I just didn't want you to fight Ye Hu on the stage; it might have saved your life. But now you've shown up on your own. You're practically asking to die!'
'Since you want to die, then go ahead and die! I gave you a chance. You can't blame me for being heartless!' Ye Shixue thought viciously.
Perhaps fueled by her anger, Ye Shixue's first strike made the screen display a score of 2,830. This was the highest score among the Outer Disciples so far.
In an instant, all eyes were on Ye Shixue once more. With this single strike, she had reclaimed her lost sense of honor, and it made her feel immensely proud.
At the same time, Ye Shixue didn't forget to glance at Ye Tian, as if to say, 'My achievements today are all thanks to them. Following you would have gotten me nowhere.'
Ye Tian just smiled faintly. He wasn't surprised that Ye Shixue could achieve such a score, and he even felt happy for her in his heart. After all, he was completely unaware of what she had done to him.
"Excellent! A score of 2,830. That's already comparable to the power of a King at the Early Sixth Layer! For an Outer Disciple—especially a female one—to possess such strength is truly an eye-opener for us!" an Elder on the stage couldn't help but exclaim.
This Elder was none other than Ye Hu's father. Ye Hu had previously instructed him that if Ye Shixue performed well, he should praise her in front of the Patriarch, Ye Weitian. This would help her gain the Patriarch's favor and give her a chance to become a Core Disciple, allowing Ye Hu to be with her every day.
"Not bad! Not bad at all!" Ye Weitian said. "The Ye Family needs talent like this. She is worthy of careful cultivation. Second Elder, please attend to this."
After receiving the Patriarch's approval, the smile on Ye Shixue's face grew even brighter. She had no desire to strike the stone pillar again. Her goal was achieved, and that was enough. There was no need to show off; if her second strike was weaker than her first, it would only lead to disappointment.
Ye Hu also felt immensely proud. His woman had finally done him proud. After today's family competition was over, he would definitely reward her well. As for *how* he would reward her, I trust the readers are well aware.
However, Ye Tian's appearance left him feeling a bit displeased. Ye Shixue had said she personally saw him drink the wine laced with the Ten Fragrances Soft Tendon Powder, so there could be no mistake. He believed Ye Shixue wouldn't lie to him.
He was, after all, the first man to have her, and he had done a lot for her as well. She and Ye Tian should have severed all ties long ago. She wouldn't lie to him about something that concerned Ye Tian's life or death.
Having reasoned this out, the thought of killing Ye Tian took root in Ye Hu's mind. He believed this was the perfect opportunity; if he missed it, he might never get another chance.
The testing on the stage continued in a tense but orderly manner. Some were elated, others despondent. Among all the Outer Disciples, only one person achieved a score higher than Ye Shixue's, but it still didn't reach 3,000, meaning their Power Level hadn't broken through to the Sixth Layer.
The number of people left to be tested dwindled. Because Ye Tian had arrived late, he was last in line. However, everyone was hoping he would get on the stage soon to show his strength and reveal what kind of terrifying score he could produce. After all, someone who could fight the two young masters of the Qin Family was no ordinary person.
About half an hour later, it was finally Ye Tian's turn. He was the last person. Once his test was over, they could move on to the next round: the family's Martial Skill competition. This was the most thrilling part of the event and the one everyone was waiting for.
Ye Tian slowly walked toward the stage as countless eyes fixed on him. He, however, appeared extremely composed, without the slightest hint of panic.
Ye Feifei felt a knot of anxiety in her chest. She was genuinely worried that Ye Tian had been poisoned with the Ten Fragrances Soft Tendon Powder the previous night. 'The fact that he could rush over earlier might just mean the poison hasn't kicked in yet,' she thought. 'Maybe it's about to activate right now.'
Although many people had high hopes for Ye Tian, if something unexpected happened now, he would become a laughingstock. He wouldn't be expelled from the Ye Family, but the feeling of being looked down upon was truly hard to bear.
When Ye Hu saw Ye Tian step onto the stage, a faint smile touched his lips. 'Ye Tian, oh Ye Tian, you're about to make a complete fool of yourself in front of everyone! The Ten Fragrances Soft Tendon Powder is an incurable poison. No matter how strong you are, there's no way you'll pass today.'
Ye Tian was oblivious to their thoughts. He glanced at the stone pillar before him, then at the screen, and casually threw a punch. It wasn't powerful—he only used about thirty percent of his strength. He just wanted to see how much of a difference there was now that he had broken through to a new Realm.
Everyone stared at Ye Tian, their eyes wide with anticipation, hoping for a surprise. After Ye Tian unleashed a Thunderbolt Fist, a huge surprise unfolded before everyone's eyes!