Two days later, the courtyard was full again.
Elder Lin stood on the platform, his sharp eyes scanning the crowd.
"Round Two of the Sect Trial begins now," he said. "This round is a team battle."
Gasps echoed.
"Team battle?"
"With who?"
Elder Lin continued, "Teams of three. You will be grouped randomly. Victory goes to the last standing team. Remember, this test is not just about power, but teamwork."
Ye Tian's Team
System:Random draw complete. Team members:
Ye Tian
Han Yu – an arrogant inner sect disciple who had insulted Ye Tian before
Su Ling – a quiet outer sect girl with strange purple eyes
Ye Tian frowned. "Really? Him?"
Han Yu looked at him with disgust. "Ugh. This is a joke. I won't work with a rejected disciple."
Ye Tian shrugged. "Then stay out of my way."
Su Ling stayed silent but watched both of them closely.
System:Host, why is your life turning into a bad drama? Anyway, let's focus. Kill or win—no other choice.
Battle Grounds – Mist Valley
Thirty teams entered a wide valley covered in thick mist.
Visibility was low. Danger was high.
The goal was simple: Defeat other teams and capture their jade tokens.
System:Warning: Mist contains mild illusion aura. Illusion Resistance activated.
Suddenly—
Whoosh!
A sword slashed out of the fog!
Han Yu barely blocked it.
Two enemy disciples appeared—one from the inner sect, one from the elite hall.
"There's Ye Tian! Take his token first!"
Ye Tian didn't wait.
"Tiger Fang Fist!"
He punched the ground, sending a shockwave that made the enemies stumble.
"Soulburn Claw!"
The black flames burst forward, forcing the attackers to jump back.
But then—another team ambushed from the side!
"Four enemies, front and side!" Su Ling suddenly called out.
She formed hand signs—"Illusion Break – Mirror Veil!"
A soft purple light cleared the mist around them. The illusion broke.
Ye Tian blinked.
System:Impressive. That girl's got secrets.
Teamwork
Despite their differences, the three fought together.
Su Ling protected the group with barriers and mist-breaking spells.
Ye Tian fought in the front line.
Han Yu, though annoyed, finally began to fight seriously—his swordplay fast and precise.
They took down one team. Then another.
Ding!Team Token Count: 4Victory Status: Qualified for Final Round
After the Battle
Back in the main courtyard, Elder Lin announced:
"Only 10 teams remain. These 30 disciples will enter the final trial."
Ye Tian looked at Su Ling.
"You were helpful," he said.
Su Ling smiled a little. "You too."
Han Yu snorted. "Don't get used to it. Next time, I won't hold back."
System:New Tag Unlocked: Reluctant RivalSu Ling Affection: +2 (Mild Curiosity)Han Yu Rivalry: +4 (Annoyed Respect)
Ye Tian just smiled.
"This is just the beginning."
Ye Tian's Status
Cultivation: 4th Layer – Qi Condensation
EXP: 900/1000
SP: 28
Skills:
Soulburn Claw (Stage 2)
Tiger Fang Fist (Lv.2)
Pain Resistance, Poison Resistance
New Relations:
Su Ling: Curious Ally
Han Yu: Rival with Shared Victory
Reputation: Trial Field – Unpredictable Dark Horse
System Mood: Grinning
System:Well done, Host. Look at you, making friends, rivals, and confusing girls. A+ for effort.
Ye Tian smirked.
"Let's see who survives the final round."