Transmigration of a Stereotypical Novel Reader

Chapter 4

The Second test was still held in the platform but this time the elders handled the test and the cultivators who joined the recruitment and passed the first test were once again called up front to test their cultivation bases. This time around, the participants' cultivation stage will determine if they will become an Outer Sect disciple or if they will automatically become an inner Sect Disciple.

"Early Golden Core stage!" Announced by an elder with thick brows and goatee, slightly pleased at the result.

'There are many good seedlings participating in the recruitment this time around." The elder thought.

"Early Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Peak Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Middle Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Peak Qi Condensation stage!"

"Middle Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Middle Qi Condensation stage!"

"Early Qi Condensation stage!"

"Peak Foundation Establishment stage!"

Announced by the elder successively until the only one left for the test was Chen Yuan and he, without further ado, went up to the stage and once again released a small amount of Spiritual Qi.

"P-peak Golden Core stage!" The elder stuttered and they were once again amazed by how talented Chen Yuan was.

Before entering the Heavenly Sect, Chen Yuan broke through to Peak Golden Core stage a couple of days ago at the Chen estate and already finished his consolidation.

'This talent must be nurtured well by our sect. This child in his generation must really be the genius amongst all geniuses.' All the elders thought and now they are already thinking of stealing Chen Yuan to be their own personal disciple. They were all so sure that this young child will achieve success by leaps and bounds if well taken care of.

"What?! He achieved Peak Golden Core stage at such a young age? Is he even human?!" One of the participants voiced out his opinion and his facial expression was one of incredulity. He is Bai Cheng, the son of the Bai Clan sixth ranking of the nine great clans, he was also at the Early Golden Core stage so he was considered a great talent and it's not that he doubt Chen Yuan, he just hardly believe it that at such a young age someone like Chen Yuan is already at the Peak of Golden Core stage.

Reality completely smashed Bai Cheng's proud personality. He once believed that he was the most talented cultivator in the Cultivation World reaching early Golden Core stage at the age of 16. He was also the pride of their Clan and because of that, he was very proud of himself but now he knows that no matter how talented you are, there will always be someone better than you.

In his contemplation he didn't know that a lot of people was glaring at him aggressively. They were so furious because he dare insult their beloved Chen Yuan.

"Hmp! That's to be expected from our Yuan'er" A young man shamelessly butted in and almost nodded in agreement but once in a while there are still young cultivators who glared furiously at Bai Cheng.

"W-wait! It's a misunderstanding I'm not trying to offend him I was just surprised!" He justified pitifully but the crowd was still on Chen Yuan's side and his justification became futile in the eyes of Chen Yuan's loyal devotees

'Oh no, I already have a lot of enemies even before officially becoming a Sect disciple of the Heavenly Sect.' It was precedented that Bai Cheng never had a peaceful life in his early years as a disciple of the Heavenly Sect.

'Our Yuan'er? Who says I'm theirs and What's up with the nickname? I don't remember we were close tho.'

Listening to their conversation, Chen Yuan was very flustered.

"Silence!" An elder pretended on the platform silenced everyone to finish his announcement.

"Those who are at the Qi Condensation stage will become Outer Sect disciples but don't fret, there is a chance you will become an Inner Sect disciple if you practice diligently and achieve a higher cultivation stage in the future. Furthermore, those who are at the Foundation Establishment stage or higher will take the test 3 for the sparring competition, proceed to the Battle Plain." After the elder's announcement everyone hurriedly went to the Battle Plain to watch a good show.

At the top of the Battle Plain stood the Sect Leader and the elders like heavenly immortals. They all looked solemn and sublime, they have very little emotional fluctuations befitting of their high cultivation but little do the young disciples know, all the elders are now secretly eyeing Chen Yuan ready to fight other elders to get such a young and talented disciple. They were all eyeing Chen Yuan like a wolf to a rabbit except for the Sect Leader who was always immersed in the art of the sword, he only pays attention to his own cultivation and he only have one disciple even when the sect is flooding with genius disciples every hundred years. The Sect Leader always go into seclusion to further his cultivation and only comes out to preside the situation whenever there is a major problem or event within the sect.

When the unofficial Inner Sect disciples was finally gathered at the Battle Plain a Senior Sect Disciple was up front talking about the guidelines and rules during the Competition.

In this competition, everyone needed to draw lots. Two people who draw the same number will be opponents, and the competition will be conducted from number one. The winners would continue to to draw lots, while the loser would then stood out of the Battle Plain. The one who won the first place would have the right to choose his master. Since it was just a trial to test the abilities of the candidates, no serious injury is allowed and anyone who violates the rules will be automatically disqualified. The third trial will serve as a basis for the elders to choose the good seedlings as their own personal disciples.

Chen Yuan looked at the number in his hand. It was number ten and during this time anyone could see that Chen Yuan was never anxious nor is he excited even a little bit. He knows that all the candidates were talented but not as talented as him.

"The Battle Competition now begins!"

Bai Cheng was the first candidate to fight in the Battle Plain and when he was facing his opponent. He stood firm releasing a powerful momentum.

"Boo!" The crowd was still angry at him and didn't forget their grievance, breaking his powerful momentum and making the atmosphere a little bit awkward.

When his opponent also stood at the Battle Plain glaring and puffing at Bai Cheng, the onlookers cheered for him. His opponent was clearly one of Chen Yuan's loyal devotee who was also provoked by the misunderstanding a while ago.

"Beat the asshole who dared to offend our Yuan'er!"

"Yeah beat him!"

"Beat him like a dog!"

The crowd was cruel tormenting Bai Cheng.

Bai Cheng sighed in exasperation. Now he looks like a pitiful puppy bullied by the crowd which is really funny.

The battle started and Bai Cheng released his sword intent and even the crowd felt the oppressing sword aura of an Early Golden Core stage.

Those candidates nearby who were below Bai Chengs realm trembled in fear, it was hard for them to breath. The Sword Aura has a natural deterring effect so that when the weak meets the strong, they will instinctively want to retreat while few other candidates who were at the same stage as Bai Cheng resisted the pressure.

His opponent also resisted the pressure using his own Sword Intent. Bai Cheng stood calmly and firmly while making a battle stance, he was waiting for his opponent to initiate the fight and so it was. Bai Cheng has Heavenly Fire Spirit Roots so when he pulled out his sword from its scabbard and inserted his Qi, it shone a majestic fiery blaze.

Although his opponent was also powerful but after Five strokes, Bai Cheng easily defeated his opponent.

"The disciples with the number two, please get on the arena."

A handsome young man and a beautiful lively girl went on the Battle Plain. Before they started fighting they first look at Chen Yuan then blushed and Chen Yuan who was also looking at the stage narrowed his brows in confusion and the facial expression says it all.

'Why are the both of you looking at me like that?'

When the to candidates saw that, they both thought that Chen Yuan was very cute looking like that and the girl even squeaked but when both candidates come into conclusion that both of them wants to impress Chen Yuan. Both of them looked at each other menacingly then at the same time also released their Spiritual power at the Early stages of Golden Core. Provoked that another person wants their "Yuan'er" they both fought fiercely. It was indeed an intense battle between another geniuses lasting for more than the anticipated time but in the end, the girl won out of sheer luck. Both contestants gave it their all and was so exhausted that after the battle they could no longer fight another battle but the elders were still impressed by their talents and motivation during the match so they were both accepted as personal disciples.

The battle went on in succession until it was Chen Yuan's time to went on the Battle Plain.

He stood at the middle of the Battle Plain dressed in White Robes fluttering in the air. His figure was graceful and refined, like a Heavenly Phoenix dancing with the winds.

He solemnly faced his opponent who was a fat young man that was now covered in cold sweat.

'Such bad luck to fight with Chen Yuan! Ah I can't beat him!' The fat young man thought anxiously, His fat legs were slightly trembling even when the battle haven't started.

This was the arrogant young man who was creating a ruckus at the gate before the Heavenly Sect Trial started. Like Bai Cheng, he was also the pride of his family at the age of 16 reaching middle Foundation Establishment stage that's why he though he was such a genius but compared to other candidates participating in this trial, his cultivation was just considered mediocre and his talents was just so so.

Even when Chen Yuan knew he was much stronger than all the participants but he didn't let down his guard.

Chen Yuan took a battle stance, releasing his spiritual power at the Peak of Golden Core Stage and a Celestial Phoenix Fire Spiritual Roots pulling out his sword from its scabbard, inserting Spiritual Qi making it ablaze in Phoenix Fire. The Phoenix Fire was much more powerful than the Heavenly Fire Spiritual Roots of Bai Cheng by leaps and bounds. It looks like a ravaging flame ready to devour everything and turn into ashes.

This time around, The Heavenly Sect Leader who was fondly looking at his precious sword moments ago, now looked at Chen Yuan. The Child indeed was very talented and was peerless even the way he handled the sword at such a young age was very elegant and precise.

All of the candidates watching the show barely stood still and even some of the inner sect disciples were all gasping for air and the pressure was so overbearing that the elderly watching from above, out of consideration for the little ones put an array around the Battle Plain to prevent the leakage of Chen Yuan's before anyone faints.

They all simultaneously thought that Chen Yaun was very stunning and yet dangerous like a white rose filled with thorns.

'You can admire him but you can't have him.'

Chen Yuan focused his sword intent towards his opponent and was ready to attack but before he was able to attack, the fat young man fell down on his back and pissed off his pants.

"Ah help! Help! His going to kill me!" The fat young man shouted in anxiousness running off the Battle Plain with his wet pants on.

The crowd who was already relaxed because of the array bursts into a fit of laughter at the sight of the fat young man running like his life was on the line.

They all knew they would also be scared stiff if they were the focus of that sword intent but even so, looking at the fat young man who was once very arrogant fall down from grace was really funny. Even the elders who watched the scene was barely able to suppress their laughter.

After Chen Yuan's fight. It was once again proceeded in succession and Bai Cheng fought all the way to the final smoothly especially Chen Yuan's battle, whoever was matched up with him will immediately surrender when they all became the center of his sword aura.

Now there are only Four candidates in the Battle Plain. Chen Yuan, Bai Cheng, A young man wearing a black hood and a young girl with an energetic character.

It was first the young man's duel with the girl. Chen Yuan looked at the figure of the young man and the more he looked the more familiar he became but Chen Yuan couldn't pinpoint who he was. He was just at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment, a realm lower than Chen Yuan's but there is something that is making his heart uncomfortable.

'Who is he?'

He kept on asking himself but couldn't find the answer.

He was lost in his thought until the winner was announced and it was the young man with a black hood who won the battle. Now it was Bai Cheng and Chen Yuan's battle.

The crowd still glared at Bai Cheng as usual and some even spit on the ground while looking at him, provoking him. They really just couldn't easily get over with their grievance.

Chen Yuan dismissed his questions for later and focused on his duel.

Like the previous battles he had, he released his oppressing air at the Peak of the Golden Core stage and pointed his blazing Phoenix sword at Bai Cheng's own Fiery Blazed sword. Bai Cheng gave his all in this match, this is probably the most exciting duel he ever had. He used all his Spiritual Power to resist the pressure of his opponent at the peak of Golden Core stage.

"Blazing fire sword art!" Suddenly there was a majestic Heavenly Blazing Fire in Bai Cheng's sword and he fought Chen Yuan like it was his last but even still, his fire was still suppressed by Chen Yuan's Celestial Phoenix Fire.

Now he completely understood, he was still far and weak compared to Chen Yuan's ability. He already did everything he could and used all he can and yet Chen Yuan still fought him with ease not even a single sweat broke out from his jade like face. Bai Cheng used this as his motivation, in the future he will double his cultivation sword practice so one day, he will be able to match Chen Yuan's Celestial Phoenix Fire.

The duel lasted until Bai Cheng used up all his spiritual Qi and it seems like Chen Yuan understood his intention, that he wants to test his limits so Chen Yuan didn't took the fight very seriously and had no intention of defeating him until he gives up on himself due to exhaustion.

'Seems like Chen Yuan isn't just beautiful and talented, despite his arrogant temperament, he's very kind hearted and considerate.'

Bai Cheng thought and smiled while looking at Chen Yuan and unknowingly, his ears turned red.

"It was a good match." The last thing he said to Chen Yuan before he walked out of the Battle Plain and became a spectator himself.

'It was indeed a good match.' The elders also thought and they have witnessed the persistence of Bai Cheng even when fighting someone way stronger than him.

Chen Yuan stood still at the center of the Battle Plain waiting for his last opponent.

The young man wearing a black hood also went on the Battle Plain after Bai Cheng and Chen Yuan's duel. All this time, he was looking at Chen Yuan and his heart beated so fast, his stomach feels like horses were running wild and his ears turned red ever since he saw Chen Yuan in front of the Sect Gate he was already captivated and became one of those who secretly admires Chen Yuan.

He was just a Peak of the Foundation Establishment stage and Chen Yuan's at the Peak of the Golden Core stage. For him, Chen Yuan and himself were just like heaven and earth. No matter what he do, reaching up to the distant sky, he could never reach Chen Yuan and his heart ached at the thought.

Chen Yuan acted like an arrogant aristocrat to avoid suspicion just in case if this was someone he knew from the Chen Clan before asking.

"Wait, can you remove your hood?"

His heart raced when Chen Yuan talked to him with his cold and yet clear voice. It was like a melody to his ears like a gentle breeze. He wants to hear that cold and clear voice when calling his name.

His eyes suddenly darkened at the thought but it also immediately faded. He slowly removed his hood and looked at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan was momentarily stunned.

"W-what's your name?" He stuttered out of anxiety.

Even if his heart became heavy, he already have a vague idea as to who this person might be but he still needs confirmation.

"Xiong Chen, I'm Hou Feng from the Hou Clan." Hou Feng greeted Chen Yuan amicably and smiled towards his already considered "Yuan'er".

Chen Yuan was silent for a moment then his temperament from an arrogant son of a noble family became extremely cold and overbearing. The changes with Chen Yuan's emotional fluctuation became so obvious that even the spectators were confused.

'What happened to their Yuan'er? Why did he suddenly became cold and overbearing? Do they have past grievances?' The onlookers all thought and even the elders became curious. After all, this Chen Yuan was fighting with ease all this time he have such a good temperament so why now?

"Do you know me Xiong/Brother Chen?" Hou Feng asked in confusion and his heart skipped a beat.

"No, I don't know you at all." Chen Yuan's originally cold voice with a hint of arrogance now became icy cold. His usually emotionless face now became solemn and chilly.

'Did I offend him? What did I say? He only asked for my name tho.' Hou Feng was contemplating and his heart ached as he watched the person he admired turning cold looking at him.

Chen Yuan immediately released his sword intent oppressing Hou Feng who was still sadly confused.

Hou Feng never intended to fight seriously with Chen Yuan in the first place. He was planning on letting Chen Yuan win easily and it's understandable since their difference in Realm is really like that of heaven and earth.

This time, Chen Yuan released his all unknowingly out of anxiousness. It may not seem like it but he was extremely scared right now. This was the guy who killed the original Chen Yuan after all.

His Phoenix Fire blazed and even let out a cry like that of a living Phoenix in the Legends and became ten times more powerful than when he fought with Bai Cheng. Everyone was stunned even the elders and the Sect Leader. The Phoenix Fire was so big it almost covered the entire Battle Plain and all the spectators were stiffly scared, fortunately they still have the protection array created by the elder a while ago so it somehow made them at ease.

But then when they thought of Chen Yuan's opponent who was lower than him by a realm, they were also worried.

In the middle of the blazing Phoenix Flame stood two young men. One with a cold face whose emotions were very unstable and the other using everything he have to resist the pressure.

Even Bai Cheng at the Early stages of Golden Core thought that he would immediately fall with that kind of oppression but this young man who's a realm lower than him was very persistent. His eyes were very bright, filled with so much unwavering determination, the feeling like even the sky fell on him he would still stand still and fight it all. This personality was really befitting of the protagonist and every spectators present were in awe looking at him and even the elders and Sect Leader was pleased.

Looking at the two young men in the middle of the Battle Plain. One is comparable to a vicious mountain tiger full of might and the other like a fearless puppy standing with his four paws, eyeing the mountain tiger with his unwavering bright eyes.

Chen Yuan was about to attack the now kneeling Hou Feng but then suddenly he was able to regain his senses and think rationally. Now his mind and emotion were once again stable, he swiftly retracted his spiritual power.

'I messed up big time. In the first place, the original Chen Yuan was killed by the protagonist because he offended him.'

He thought ang guiltily looked at the now kneeling Hou Feng.

"I-I'm sorry!" He said then immediately walked away leaving the breathless Hou Feng in the Battle Plain.

There was an indescribable feeling surging from Hou Feng's heart. He smiled looking at the back of Chen Yuan.

'My Yuan'er is really cute when flustered.'