Eternal Blood Emperor-Chapter 467: Assessment Hall

In the following days, Wang Ruoxie stayed within the Imperial Palace.

Since the entire Royal Family had been slaughtered by Liu Kui and others, the palace became a land without an owner and naturally turned into the mountain gate of the Celestial Sword Sect.

During these days, Wang Ruoxie wasn’t idle. He distributed the treasure resources he’d previously acquired to everyone in the Celestial Sword Sect, and also helped his mother elevate her cultivation directly to the Pocket World Realm, giving her a certain level of self-protection.

Moreover, he set up a massive Saint Tier Array centered on the entire palace. Even a typical Celestial Emperor Realm individual would find it difficult to break through this array in a short time.

As for those below the Celestial Emperor Realm, they would certainly meet their demise. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Most importantly, he infused a trace of his Soul Power into the array so that if it faced a formidable attack, he would immediately sense it and return in the shortest possible time.

After bidding farewell to Chu Li, Xiao Jingyu, Lady Chi, and others, Wang Ruoxie returned to the Profound Lady Sect via the transmission channel.

Then, he went straight to the Examination Hall to prepare for his promotion to an Inner Sect Disciple, entering the Inner Sect of the Profound Lady Sect.

Generally speaking, an Outer Disciple could undergo assessment in the Examination Hall after breaking into the Celestial Emperor Realm. If they passed, they could be promoted to an Inner Sect Disciple. Failure meant they naturally could not be promoted.

Moreover, if one fails the assessment three consecutive times, they can no longer continue, meaning they would forever lose the opportunity to enter the Inner Sect of the Profound Lady Sect.

Because of this, many Outer Disciples, even after breaking into the Celestial Emperor Realm, refrain from attempting the assessment until they are fully confident.

Wang Ruoxie was naturally full of confidence in his abilities, and believed passing the assessment in one attempt would not pose any problem.

Before long, he arrived at a vast hall in the Outer Sect, which was, of course, the Examination Hall of the Profound Lady Sect’s Outer Sect.

At that moment, many people had gathered in the hall, at least several thousand, mostly with a First Layer cultivation in the Celestial Emperor Realm. Some even had Second Layer or Third Layer cultivation.

Clearly, these were the Outer Disciples there to take the assessment. Passing it would allow them to enter the Inner Sect and become Inner Sect Disciples.

Some might even advance to Core Disciple status directly, which was not out of the question.

The assessment for Outer Sect disciples to advance to the Inner Sect was not complicated. The rule was very simple: defeat an Inner Sect Disciple of equivalent cultivation.

However, the simpler the rule, the harder it often was; this single rule blocked most Outer Disciples from the Inner Sect.

Because entering the Inner Sect of the Profound Lady Sect demanded that one be a top genius in every regard, whether bloodline, physique, or mastery of Profound Technique, all far transcending one’s peers.

Any Inner Sect Disciple could easily overwhelm those of the same tier, and surpassing tiers was as simple as eating or drinking.

The challenge for these Outer Disciples wanting to defeat an Inner Sect Disciple of the same tier was immense.

This is why some present had Second Layer or even Third Layer cultivation in the Celestial Emperor Realm, because they had no confidence in passing the assessment at First Layer.

Or perhaps they had already taken the assessment once or twice but ultimately failed.

As time passed, more and more people exited the assessment chamber; those who passed were all beaming, while the failures showed faces full of disappointment, and some even shed tears of despair and wept bitterly.

Evidently, those who despaired had already taken the assessment three times, meaning they would never have the chance to enter the Inner Sect, forever bound to the Outer Sect with no chance to see the splendor of the Inner Sect.

"Friend, you seem unfamiliar. Have you not been in the sect long?"

Just then, a voice suddenly reached Wang Ruoxie’s ears. He turned to see a young man in ornate clothing looking at him with a smile.

"Yes, I joined the sect not long ago."

Wang Ruoxie nodded with a smile. Strictly speaking, it had been only five days since he joined the Profound Lady Sect.

"Looks like your luck is good, having just joined the sect and encountered such a fortune, breaking through to the Celestial Emperor Realm so quickly."

Upon hearing this, the ornate-clothed youth displayed an expression of understanding before continuing, "However, you should have just broken into the Celestial Emperor Realm not long ago. Why are you so eager to take the assessment?"

"You should know that although those Inner Sect Disciples have equivalent cultivation to us, their strength is formidable. Without being fully prepared, winning is nearly impossible. You’ve just broken into the Celestial Emperor Realm, and your realm may not even be fully stabilized. Taking the assessment now would put you at a significant disadvantage."

Wang Ruoxie merely smiled, responding, "No worries, I am confident I will pass the assessment."

He knew the ornate-clothed youth meant well, but back when he was in the Ninth Layer of the Celestial Monarch Realm, he already had the strength to slay a First Layer Celestial Emperor Realm opponent.

Now that he had broken through to the First Layer of the Celestial Emperor Realm, his power had increased more than a hundredfold. Facing Inner Sect Disciples of the same tier, or even Core Disciples and True Disciples, and those like the Saint Heir, who were on par with the sect’s higher-ups, he had no fear.

In his current tier, there was virtually no one to worry about.

Hearing Wang Ruoxie’s words, the ornate-clothed youth was somewhat taken aback. He didn’t expect the other to possess such confidence, which bordered on arrogance.

"Well then, once he fails his first assessment, he will realize the true gap between Outer Disciples and Inner Disciples," the ornate-clothed youth thought, deciding against further advising him.

Soon, it was Wang Ruoxie’s turn as those ahead of him had completed their assessments. Without hesitation, he lifted his foot and prepared to walk towards the Outer Elder responsible for conducting the assessments.

Just then, a figure rushed from behind and stood in front of him, addressing the Outer Elder, "Uncle Ning, could you assess me first?"

Witnessing this, Wang Ruoxie’s brow slightly furrowed. No matter where one went, there were always people like this, who, relying on their distinguished family background or a bit of strength, ignored others and pushed to the forefront.

This person cut in before Wang Ruoxie, not even sparing him a glance, clearly dismissing him entirely.

"Ah, it’s nephew Diao Mao. Very well, let’s assess you first."

The Elder surnamed Ning nodded with a smile.

Obviously, Elder Ning recognized the young man named Diao Mao, and Diao Mao’s identity was evidently special, otherwise, a dignified Outer Elder would not have been so accommodating.

"Wait a moment, it’s only right for me to be assessed first, correct?"

At this unexpected interruption, both Elder Ning and Diao Mao’s faces slightly darkened.

The surrounding crowd also looked towards the speaker, each showing a look of surprise.

"Oh no, this fellow is looking for trouble."

Even the ornate-clothed youth’s expression changed, silently exclaiming.

The one who spoke was none other than Wang Ruoxie, who had been cut off by Diao Mao.