32: Bei Cang Lingyuan 1

Xiao Bing and Han Yue stood on the periphery of the crowd, gazing at the towering Spiritual Testing Stele in the center of the square. The stele was crystal clear, its surface covered with ancient runes. Many young Cultivators were currently stepping forward to be tested; after injecting their spiritual power, the stele would illuminate a corresponding number of star patterns.

"I heard that the North Cang Spiritual Institute is only recruiting Geniuses who can light up six stars or more this time," a blue-clothed youth beside them whispered. "For those of us from the Lower Plane, it's probably hard to even light up three stars."

Xiao Bing did not respond, his gaze sweeping over the high platform in the square. Several Elders from the North Cang Spiritual Institute sat there, their auras profound, at least at the Fifth Rank Supreme level.

"Next, Lin Yun!" the Deacon announced loudly.

A lavishly dressed young man stepped forward proudly, pressing his palm onto the Spiritual Testing Stele. In an instant, the stele lit up with brilliant light—six and a half stars!

"Lin Yun, qualified!" the Deacon nodded with satisfaction.

The crowd immediately stirred.

"As expected of the Lin Family's Genius!"

"I heard he's already been pre-selected as a seed student for the Spiritual Stream City Branch Institute."

Lin Yun smugly surveyed his surroundings, his gaze suddenly falling on Han Yue, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He straightened his robes and walked straight over.

"This young lady looks unfamiliar. Are you here to participate in the assessment?" Lin Yun smiled and cupped his hands. "I am Lin Yun; perhaps I can introduce you."

Han Yue's expression was cold: "No need."

Lin Yun's smile froze. He then noticed Xiao Bing beside Han Yue. Seeing his simple attire, he immediately showed disdain: "And this is?"

"My husband," Han Yue directly linked her arm through Xiao Bing's.

Lin Yun's face immediately darkened. He scrutinized Xiao Bing, sneering: "A mere person from the Lower Plane, how can he be worthy..."

Before he finished speaking, the Deacon's voice rang out again:

"Next, Xiao Bing!"

Xiao Bing patted Han Yue's hand, then calmly walked towards the Spiritual Testing Stele. A chorus of boos immediately erupted in the square.

"Another one from the Lower Plane!"

"He probably can't even light up three stars."

Lin Yun folded his arms and sneered: "I'd like to see what qualifications you have..."

Xiao Bing had already placed his palm on the stele. He did not use his Spiritual Thunder Power, only attempting to mobilize the spiritual power of this world.

One second, two seconds...

The Spiritual Testing Stele remained unresponsive.

Laughter erupted. Lin Yun even burst into loud laughter: "As expected, he's a good-for..."

"Boom!"

An earth-shattering explosion interrupted his mockery. Before everyone's stunned gaze, the Spiritual Testing Stele, which had stood for a thousand years—exploded!

Crystalline fragments scattered, and the entire square fell silent.

On the high platform, several Elders abruptly stood up, their eyes filled with shock.

"The Spiritual Testing Stele... shattered?"

"How is this possible!"

Xiao Bing himself was also stunned. He hadn't expected the collision between this world's spiritual power and his Nine Thunder Power to produce such a violent reaction.

After a brief silence, the entire venue erupted in an uproar!

"He destroyed the Spiritual Testing Stele!"

"How terrifying must his spiritual power be to do that?"

Lin Yun's face turned pale, and he staggered back a few steps.

The Deacon regained his composure and shouted sternly: "Guards! Apprehend this madman who disrupted the assessment!"

Over a dozen North Cang Guards instantly surrounded Xiao Bing. These guards were at least at the Three Heavens Realm cultivation, and the leader was a First Rank Supreme.

Han Yue's eyes turned cold, and Moonlight Thunder faintly appeared in her palm.

Just as the tension mounted, a clear shout came from the high platform:

"Stop!"

A white-robed Elder floated down. With a gentle wave of his sleeve, the North Cang Guards all retreated.

"Dean Grand Cang!" everyone exclaimed.

The Elder stared intently at Xiao Bing: "Young man, which Lower Plane do you come from?"

Xiao Bing replied neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Dou Qi Continent."