315: A meteoric rise

Steward Yan's mood at this moment was exceptionally pleasant, because Inner Sect Disciple Su Yuxuan had found him and promised him a favor. All he had to do was arrange a Ninth Layer of Illusion God Realm Puppet for the assessment, which was an effortless task for him.

Of course, under normal circumstances, Steward Yan wouldn't need to give Face to an Inner Sect Disciple, but Su Yuxuan was different from other Inner Sect Disciples. Su Yuxuan's Elder brother was a Core Disciple, and a top-ranked one at that, so he still had to give him Face.

After all, the status of a Heavenly God Palace Core Disciple was far higher than that of an outer Sect steward.

"Assessment begins."

Steward Yan glanced at Yang Lingchen with disdain. In his opinion, Yang Lingchen couldn't possibly defeat the Ninth Layer of Illusion God Realm assessment Puppet, and might even be severely injured by it.

As Steward Yan's voice fell, the assessment Puppet instantly charged towards Yang Lingchen.

Facing the aggressive assessment Puppet, Yang Lingchen advanced instead of retreating, unleashing a Domain Breaking Fist that carried a killing intent as it rushed towards the assessment Puppet.

"Bang...!

The two powerful forces collided, creating a violent roar.

Surprisingly, the Ninth Layer of Illusion God Realm assessment Puppet was instantly shattered into pieces by Yang Lingchen, scattering around the Arena.

At this moment, countless people revealed shocked expressions.

"Is this guy even human? He actually shattered a Ninth Layer of Illusion God Realm assessment Puppet."

"Didn't you notice that that Stinky brat is only at the eighth layer of the Phantom God Realm?"

"Huh! I really didn't notice until you mentioned it."

"It seems this Stinky brat has offended someone, otherwise why would Steward Yan arrange a Ninth Layer of Illusion God Realm assessment Puppet for him?"

"You're right, I estimate he's in trouble next."

For a time, the onlookers were all discussing.

"Stinky brat, how dare you maliciously damage my Heavenly God Palace's assessment Puppet! Your assessment qualification has been canceled, and you must also compensate one million Divine Crystals, otherwise, you won't be leaving the Heavenly God Palace today!" Steward Yan roared fiercely.

"What right do you have to cancel my assessment qualification?" Yang Lingchen sneered lightly. A mere outer Sect steward at the sixth layer of the Heavenly God Realm was not someone he put in his eyes.

Yang Lingchen believed that as long as he displayed enough talent and strength, the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly God Palace would surely notice him. After all, the Heavenly God Palace's Disciple Recruitment Ceremony could not be left to a steward to act recklessly.

"What an arrogant Stinky brat, wantonly destroying my Heavenly God Palace's assessment Puppet, and even daring to speak disrespectfully to this steward. Today, this steward will cripple your cultivation level."

Steward Yan's eyes were incredibly sinister. He didn't expect an eighth layer Phantom God Realm Stinky brat to dare provoke him like this.

"Old man, you're so old and still just a small steward, you've really mixed badly. Do you really think that the grand Heavenly God Palace's Disciple Recruitment Ceremony is decided by a trash steward like you?" Yang Lingchen sneered.

The reason he was so forceful was mainly because he had just detected a powerful Divine Sense sweeping over him, so he guessed that there must be high-ranking officials from the Heavenly God Palace nearby paying attention to this matter.

Since he chose to Cultivate in the Heavenly God Palace, Yang Lingchen had no intention of being low-key. He knew that to obtain enough resources in the Heavenly God Palace, he had to demonstrate sufficient talent and strength, and now, slapping Steward Yan's Face was the best opportunity.

At this moment, everyone present for the assessment showed a look of seeing a ghost. No one expected a participant in the assessment to dare provoke an outer Sect steward of the Heavenly God Palace.

At this time, Shangguan Qianyue and Xiao Menger were also stunned by Yang Lingchen's actions.

Meanwhile, Su Yuxuan, who was nearby, flashed a sinister smile in his eyes.

"Stinky brat, you're seeking death."

Steward Yan roared, his figure like a great roc spreading its wings, instantly pouncing towards Yang Lingchen. At this moment, he only wanted to kill this Stinky brat who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.

A cold glint flashed in Yang Lingchen's eyes. His figure suddenly darted out, and with a wave of his hand, he unleashed a Domain Breaking Fist, directly meeting Steward Yan in mid-air.

"You're courting death."

Seeing Yang Lingchen dare to attack him, Steward Yan coldly snorted and increased his strength by a few points.

"Boom! Boom!"

With a loud bang, Steward Yan's body was instantly sent flying more than ten meters. This was still Yang Lingchen holding back, otherwise Steward Yan would have already been decapitated.

"Pfft...!"

"How can you be so strong!"

After landing, Steward Yan spat out a mouthful of old blood, his eyes filled with disbelief. He hadn't expected a participant in the Disciple Recruitment Ceremony to be able to injure him.

"It's not that I'm too strong, but that you're too useless." Yang Lingchen sneered lightly, his Face full of disdain.

"Little Bastard, you're seeking death, daring to attack a Heavenly God Palace steward."

Steward Yan's Face instantly contorted. Being beaten to the point of spitting blood by an assessment participant in front of so many people ignited a towering rage in his heart.

"Don't act tough in front of me. If it weren't for the fact that you're an outer Sect steward of the Heavenly God Palace, do you think you'd still have the right to stand here and speak?" Yang Lingchen sneered.

"What's going on?"

Just then, the white-robed middle-aged man who was presiding over the Disciple Recruitment Ceremony appeared on the scene.

This person was none other than Yun Feiling, the outer Sect Elder of the Heavenly God Palace, and also the host of this Disciple Recruitment Ceremony.

"Elder Yun, this Stinky brat maliciously destroyed the assessment Puppet. I reprimanded him, and he actually dared to launch a sneak attack on me." Steward Yan immediately turned the tables, pushing all the blame onto Yang Lingchen.

"Do you have anything to say?" Yun Feiling asked expressionlessly, turning to Yang Lingchen.

"Elder Yun, first, I did not maliciously destroy the assessment Puppet. Second, I did not sneak attack him." Yang Lingchen replied.

"Hmm...!" Yun Feiling nodded, saying, "Then tell me what happened."

Yang Lingchen began, "I am at the eighth layer of the Phantom God Realm, but this Steward Yan arranged a Ninth Layer of Illusion God Realm assessment Puppet for me. To enter the Heavenly God Palace, I could only use my full strength, so I accidentally broke the assessment Puppet."

"Then Steward Yan wouldn't let it go and insisted on crippling my cultivation level. Of course, I didn't agree, so I lightly punched him. I didn't expect him to be so useless that he couldn't even take one punch." Yang Lingchen stated.

"Steward Yan, do you have anything else to say?" Yun Feiling's Face instantly darkened as he coldly stared at Steward Yan.

"Elder Yun, this Stinky brat is spouting nonsense!" Steward Yan quickly explained.

"Elder Yun, everything Yang Lingchen said is true, we can testify." At this moment, Shangguan Qianyue and Xiao Menger stepped forward.

"You are with him, so you cannot be considered as witnesses."

After Yun Feiling finished speaking, he looked at the several other assessment participants and said, "You all tell me what happened? Answer truthfully. If you lie, this Elder will cancel your assessment qualifications."

The chosen assessment participants were stunned for a moment. They first looked at Steward Yan, then at Yun Feiling.

After a moment of contemplation, one of the assessment participants said, "Everything Yang Lingchen said is true. Steward Yan deliberately made things difficult first."

"Yes, Steward Yan deliberately used a Ninth Layer of Illusion God Realm Puppet to make things difficult for Yang Lingchen, and he was also the one who attacked first." Another assessment participant added.

"We can testify."

"We can also testify."

For a time, the assessment participants present all chose to side with Yang Lingchen.

After all, as fellow assessment participants, Yang Lingchen was more likely to gain everyone's sympathy.

"Steward Yan, how dare you deliberately make things difficult for a participant at the Disciple Recruitment Ceremony hosted by this Elder!" Yun Feiling coldly shouted.

"Elder Yun, please forgive me." Steward Yan immediately knelt on the ground in fright.

"Hmph!" Yun Feiling snorted coldly, saying, "Considering you've served the Sect for many years and this is your first offense, this Elder will fine you half a year's Salary and make you Face the wall for a month. Do you have any objections?"

"No, no objections." Steward Yan quickly replied.

"Get out and Face the wall!" Yun Feiling said coldly.

"Yes, Elder Yun." Before leaving, Steward Yan cast a resentful glance at Yang Lingchen.