In no time, the incident involving Wang Hu came to an end.

Soon, the sect's tournament for outer disciples resumed its normal competition process, with one disciple after another stepping onto the stage to participate.

After Wang Hu directly entered the inner sect and became a core disciple, it seemed that all the disciples were positively influenced. For a moment, everyone was full of fighting spirit; after all, such stories are truly inspirational.

Many cultivators are also eager to earn recognition from the sect. The competition was clearly fiercer than before, with everyone showcasing their best skills. Even some elders in the Elders' Area nodded approvingly at the performances of a few disciples. However, none were directly promoted like Wang Hu to become core disciples.

Nonetheless, such praise already made those disciples feel honored, and it was conceivable that their future cultivation would see even greater enthusiasm.

At this moment, He Zenfen couldn't help but smile at the sight. It seemed that the outer disciples now had great potential. One should know that outer disciples are the sect's hope for the future. Seeing so many disciples perform so excellently, he felt truly happy for the sect from the bottom of his heart. The sect would surely get better and better, and it appeared that increasing the rewards was definitely the right decision. If conditions permitted, more of such initiatives could still be done in the future.

The first round of the tournament was soon halfway through, and Ding Fan was somewhat surprised by Lianzi's performance. Lianzi's opponent was a powerful male cultivator. However, Lianzi managed to knock him off the Martial Arts Platform with just three moves, which was quite astonishing. After all, the opponent was at the late stage of the fetal breath stage, almost stepping into the Nascent Soul Stage, while Lianzi was merely at the early stage of the fetal breath stage.

This showed that Lianzi had made significant progress in the sect recently, and Ding Fan was somewhat impressed.

After Lianzi's match was over, it was soon Liu Yan's turn to go on the Martial Arts Platform. Ding Fan knew that Liu Yan was at the mid-fetal breath stage, not particularly outstanding, but diligent and somewhat shy, usually not speaking much with Ding Fan. Yet, Liu Yan managed to pass the first round smoothly.

At this moment, there was still some time before Ding Fan's turn. So Ding Fan sat cross-legged to cultivate, unwilling to waste such precious time. Simultaneously, Ding Fan occasionally inquired about the whereabouts of Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, and Ye Ningbing.

Since the event with Wang Hu, those around still found Ding Fan a bit hard to understand, as his cultivation seemed not to have even reached the fetal breath stage. However, due to some reasons related to Wang Hu, many cultivators conversing with Ding Fan indirectly inquired about Wang Hu's situation. For a moment, Ding Fan was left somewhat speechless.

It appeared that Wang Hu had become quite famous within the sect...

As the sect tournament continued, Wang Hu noticeably felt more at ease, often recalling the events that took place earlier on the Martial Arts Platform, feeling immensely surprised.

Wang Hu hadn't expected his strength to be so formidable, even defeating Gao Qi, who had consumed a medicine pill!

Just the thought of Gao Qi's vicious face made Wang Hu intensely angry. Speaking of which, he should thank this guy for successfully angering him.

Originally, Wang Hu had been somewhat nervous before stepping onto the stage. However, encountering that bastard turned out to be a good thing. Now, looking back, if he hadn't faced him, Wang Hu might not have performed so well.

The person Wang Hu should thank the most is his older brother, Ding Fan. All his knowledge and skills came from his elder brother's teachings. Without him, entering the inner sect and becoming a core disciple would have been impossible.

Without his elder brother, Wang Hu probably wouldn't even know where he'd have ended up!

At this time, Wang Hu sincerely cast a glance towards the cultivating Ding Fan, choosing not to disturb him.

Although now well-known, the person Wang Hu admired the most was still his older brother, Ding Fan. Besides him, no one else could earn such respect from Wang Hu.

To easily defeat the captain of the outer disciples is infinitely more impressive than his own achievements.

However, not many disciples knew about this matter, because Meng Haotian, understanding the shame involved, naturally wouldn't let his disciples spread it around.

On his side, wanting to avoid unnecessary trouble for his elder brother, no one said anything outwardly. Only Lianzi and a few others were aware of the situation.

At this moment, Wang Hu suddenly recalled Gao Qi's hateful words and felt some concern about his family. Though honest and straightforward, he wasn't foolish and knew that during such a critical event as the sect tournament for outer disciples, it was unlikely for any disciple not to participate.

His family should be safe at this time, and having entered the inner sect, with the sect's protection, Meng Haotian and others wouldn't dare to make any reckless moves!

Soon afterward, it was Zhou Xiao's turn. Upon seeing this, Wang Hu's eyes lit up, and he sincerely said to Zhou Xiao, who was about to go on stage:

"Be careful."

Wang Hu didn't say much more because the other's strength was evident, and he had no right to dictate to others. Although he had become famous from a single battle, he understood he couldn't become arrogant.

Zhou Xiao heard Wang Hu's words and responded with a gentle smile.

"I will, wait for me to return."

Upon hearing Zhou Xiao's response, Wang Hu felt a warmth in his heart, a feeling of being cared for—a sensation he hadn't felt in a long time. Nevertheless, Wang Hu dared not dwell on such thoughts, as Zhou Xiao was truly outstanding, the most beautiful woman among the outer disciples, a goddess-like existence among the many disciples.

Following this, Wang Hu smiled broadly at her, saying nothing more.

As Zhou Xiao ascended to the Martial Arts Platform, countless disciples gazed at her with infatuation, watching her every move. She was, after all, a goddess-like figure!

"Look, Zhou Xiao's starting the tournament!"

"She's really beautiful!"

"To marry such a beautiful woman would make one's life worthwhile..."

...

For a moment, many disciples saw Zhou Xiao's display and couldn't help but all have infatuated expressions. After all, she was truly too beautiful, like a fairy in a painting, unparalleled in beauty!

Without much time, Zhou Xiao passed the assessment smoothly, with basically no suspense. One must know that Zhou Xiao's cultivation was at the Early Nascent Soul Stage, which in the sect was definitely considered outstanding.

Even though she was a goddess, her cultivation almost crushed most male cultivators. After all, reaching Nascent Soul in the sect's outer disciples is already extremely difficult.

Among outer disciples, those at the Nascent Soul Stage can be counted on fingers. Zhou Xiao's opponent was a mid-stage fetal breath cultivator, and as a result, was eliminated with one move. Interestingly, the opponent, upon seeing Zhou Xiao's appearance, seemed to forget that it was a crucial ten-minute outer sect disciple competition, instead fascinated by their proximity to the goddess.

At this moment it seemed that nothing was more important than watching the goddess up close.

As expected, Zhou Xiao apparently didn't mind, as she had seen too many such men like Ding Fan, who wasn't interested in her, which made him feel very different to her.

However, she knew in her heart that Ding Fan's cultivation was really too poor. If not for Lianzi and others insisting she come, she seemingly wouldn't have much interaction with him.

Yet Zhou Xiao didn't feel that being with Ding Fan and the others was a bad thing, after all, she got to know Wang Hu. She didn't expect that seemingly ordinary Wang Hu to be so powerful. At this moment, she was startled, knowing clearly that even facing such an opponent, she might not be able to defeat him.

Moreover, Wang Hu's personality was simple and honest, and for a moment, Zhou Xiao had a good impression of Wang Hu.

The only thing Zhou Xiao couldn't understand was why her good sister felt indifferent to Wang Hu but showed much concern for Ding Fan, constantly talking to him.

For a moment, she truly didn't understand.

Lianzi obviously knew what the others felt, just finding it amusing. When it's Ding Fan's turn, maybe you'll be shocked, realizing that the most amazing person isn't Wang Hu, but Ding Fan...

People like Zhou Xiao felt the same way, seeing that Wang Hu seemed to listen very much to Ding Fan, yet Ding Fan's cultivation seemed weak. What was so impressive about him…

After Zhou Xiao smoothly passed the first round of the competition, in no time, a lively discussion erupted, clearly indicating another influential person was going to compete!

"It's Senior Brother Ye! Ah!"

Some female cultivator screamed, and all eyes in the martial arts venue were drawn to a martial arts platform. Unsurprisingly, standing there was Ye Qingfeng!

Then continuous discussions, shouts, and screams erupted, and the scene was instantly roaring with life.

"Ye Qingfeng finally takes the stage!"

"Wow! Senior Brother Ye is truly handsome! Really...so handsome..."

"I've been waiting for Senior Brother Ye to come on stage, knowing that in my heart there is only Senior Brother Ye..."

"I don't know who his opponent is, but facing Senior Brother Ye is surely unfortunate for them..."

"Yes, almost no one is a match for Ye Qingfeng; meeting him is essentially the same as elimination..."

"Well, it's not so bad, getting to meet Senior Brother Ye is their honor, even if they lose, it wouldn't be disgraceful."

"..."

Amid the crowd's chatter, a female cultivator slowly walked onto Ye Qingfeng's martial arts platform.

Seeing this scene, everyone was stunned. Why is it a female cultivator?

At this moment, many female disciples below were madly jealous. You must know that Senior Brother Ye is everyone's male idol, a model admired by many!

That female cultivator was too lucky.

Many disciples hoped to see Ye Qingfeng's elegance and learn from him, but instead, it was a female cultivator who came up, which was quite ridiculous.

Although cultivation knows no gender, that female cultivator's strength was evidently very weak, only at the early fetal breath stage.

At this moment, when that female cultivator saw Ye Qingfeng, she was stunned. How could this be?

For a moment, the female cultivator had no heart for competition, looking at Ye Qingfeng with admiration, and in a quiet, pleading tone, she asked him:

"Senior Brother Ye, can I get a little closer to you?"

Upon hearing the woman's words, everyone couldn't help but feel helpless, clearly the opponent wasn't focused on the competition either. This was understandable; after all, facing a male idol like Ye Qingfeng meant any female cultivator would lose their competitive spirit.

Ye Qingfeng, hearing her words, couldn't help but smile wryly, then gentlemanly nodded, saying nothing.

Seeing this, the woman then slowly walked towards Ye Qingfeng, her face blush clearly evident. Soon, they were less than a meter apart, and with a satisfied expression, she looked at Ye Qingfeng. Happily, she said to the referee beside her:

"I concede."