There was a murmur among the crowd, and everyone seemed a little nervous. Lan Li clenched the sword in his hand, his eyes firm. Xiaomi leaned close to Su Chen, with a nervous expression on his face.

Soon, the first physical fitness test began. The examiners divided the contestants into several groups and conducted tests on strength, speed, and endurance one by one.

Xiao Ya lined up behind everyone else, her hands twisted together involuntarily, and her expression became increasingly anxious.

"Don't be nervous, little girl. Just try your best." Su Chen encouraged.

Finally it was Xiaoya's turn. She walked towards the strength tester with trepidation. It was a huge wooden stake, and she was required to hit it as many times as possible within the specified time. Xiaoya used all her strength, but the stake did not move at all.

Some of the students watching laughed, and Xiaoya's face turned red, and tears almost burst out. The examiner next to her couldn't stand it anymore, and shook his head gently, signaling her to stop: "Okay, little girl, you don't have to continue."

This result made everyone feel heavy. Xiao Ya lowered her head in frustration, not daring to look anyone in the eye.

Su Chen walked up to Xiaoya and comforted her in a low voice: "Xiaoya, this is just the first step. There will be other projects next. We will definitely find your strengths."

"Brother Ye...can I really do this?" Xiao Ya's voice was trembling.

"Of course," Su Chen replied firmly, "We believe you."

Then, they had a martial arts test. Lan Li and Su Chen performed well, each showing off their superb swordsmanship and body movements, winning cheers from the crowd around them. Xiaomi also performed steadily, and although not as outstanding as the other two, she also passed the test smoothly.

The only part left was the IQ test, which consisted of a series of complex questions covering a variety of knowledge areas such as geography, history, and alchemy.

Su Chen and Lan Li solved most of the problems easily, and although Xiaomi found it a little difficult, she also completed all the tests with the help of Su Chen.

Only Xiaoya was in trouble again. Those complicated words and numbers were like a mystery to her. She looked at the scroll in front of her anxiously, and her palms were soaked with sweat.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the deadline was about to arrive, but the little girl was still at a loss.

"Xiao Ya, there are still a few minutes left." Xiaomi reminded worriedly.

The little girl bit her lip, tears blurring her vision. At this moment, a little boy's voice suddenly came from the side: "The solution to this problem is this..." A little boy about ten years old came over, picked up a pen and paper and quickly answered a problem.

Xiaoya looked at the little boy in surprise, her heart filled with gratitude. "Thank you...thank you."

The little boy smiled, revealing two cute dimples: "It's okay, sister, you should do your best too!"

The exam was over, and when the final results came out, it turned out that except for Xiaoya, the other three had all passed all the items. Xiaoya was excluded because she failed both physical fitness and intelligence.

"I'm sorry, little girl," Su Chen said sadly, "We didn't let you pass successfully."

Xiao Ya shook her head and forced a smile: "It's okay, I have tried my best. At least I saw such a beautiful place and met many interesting people."

"But...are we just going to give up like this?" Lan Li frowned, "There must be another way!"

"Well... I want to ask the elders here for help, maybe they can give me a chance." The little girl raised her head, a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

"Then it's decided," Su Chen nodded decisively, "Let's go see the elders together and try to get you a chance."

"Really? Brother Ye?" Xiao Ya asked in surprise.

"I will do my best to help you." Su Chan said firmly.

The four of them walked together in the direction of the elder, hoping to find a turning point this time.

"Brother Ye, thank you for your support and encouragement all the time." Xiao Ya held Su Chen's hand tightly, her tone full of gratitude.

"Because we are a family." Su Chen looked at her seriously, "No matter when or where, we will always be with you."

Lanli and Xiaomi also followed behind them, their faces full of anticipation and support.

They came to the Presbyterian Church, ready to knock on the door leading to an unknown future.

Su Chen knocked on the door of the Elder Hall. After a while, the door slowly opened and a young disciple appeared at the door. He looked at the four people and asked in a light tone, "What's the matter?"

Su Chen said respectfully: "We want to see the elders and get a chance for my friend to join."

The disciple frowned slightly, seeming to be in a dilemma, but finally stepped aside to open the door: "Come in, I'll go and inform them first."

The four of them walked into the hall, which was decorated simply and solemnly. There were several old scrolls hanging on the walls, adding a sense of history. They sat down on a futon and waited quietly.

After a while, an old man with white hair and beard walked in. His eyes were sharp, as if he could see through people's hearts. This was the great elder of Liuli Sect - Ling Yun.

The elder's eyes swept over the four people, and finally stopped at Xiaoya. His tone was cold and stern: "I heard that you are here to beg for mercy?"

Su Chen stood up, bowed deeply, and said sincerely: "Yes, Elder. This is my friend Xiao Ya. She really wants to join the Liuli Sect, but unfortunately she failed to pass all the entrance tests. Please give her a chance. I believe she has great potential."

Ling Yun narrowed his eyes, stared at Su Chen for a long while, and said coldly: "Do you think you are qualified to negotiate with me? The rules of Liuli Sect are not a joke, how can they be changed casually?"

"Elder," Xiaomi said quickly, "Xiao Ya has worked very hard. She came here just for her dream. She shouldn't be rejected just like that!"

Ling Yun ignored Xiaomi and continued to stare at Su Chen: "If you are really determined to fight for a chance for your friend, then you must accept an extra test. If you pass, I will consider giving you another chance; if you fail, forget it."

"What test?" Su Chen asked, with a determined light in his eyes.

Ling Yun showed a hint of sneer: "It's very simple. I heard that you are the one who performed the best in this assessment. Then, you fight with me. If you can force me to use my full strength within ten moves, you will pass."

Hearing this request, everyone present was shocked. Lan Li even frowned, obviously this request was very demanding. But Su Chen nodded and said calmly: "Okay, I am willing to accept it."

"Brother Ye, this is too dangerous!" Xiao Ya looked at him worriedly, tears almost coming out.

"It's okay, little girl." Su Chen patted her shoulder and smiled, "Believe me, this is the only chance." "Very good, you have courage." Ling Yun turned and walked to the center of the courtyard, waved his hand, and a huge energy barrier rose from all around, sealing off the area they were in. "Are you ready?"

Su Chen took a deep breath, walked slowly into the energy circle, and drew out the long sword he carried with him. He knew that this battle would be extremely difficult.

As soon as the battle started, Ling Yun launched a thunderous attack, and the powerful force seemed to be able to shake the entire courtyard. Although Su Chen tried his best to deal with it, he could only barely parry.

The first move, the second move... every strike was like a raging storm. The audience around were all terrified.

By the fifth move, Su Chen already felt his strength gradually running out. But his eyes remained firm, with no intention of giving up.

The sixth move, the seventh move... The time interval between each move was getting shorter and shorter, and Su Chen's counterattack became more and more difficult. He understood that he needed to find a breakthrough to win this seemingly impossible contest.

By the ninth move, Su Chen finally found a glimmer of hope. Taking advantage of the gap between Ling Yun's attacks, he suddenly launched a counterattack and slashed at the opponent's left rib with a sword.

"Not bad." Ling Yun raised his lips slightly, and moved his body instantly, easily dodging the attack. But this sword had forced him to go all out, otherwise he would probably lose.

"The tenth move!" With this shout, Su Chen used all his strength to swing his sword and cut out a huge sword beam. This time, even Ling Yun did not dare to underestimate him and also fought back with all his strength.

When the two collided, the entire energy circle burst into brilliant light, shaking the courtyard slightly. When the light gradually faded, Ling Yun's figure stood firmly in place, while Su Chen knelt on the ground, panting.

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The people around held their breath, all their eyes focused on Ling Yun's face. The Great Elder nodded and said slowly: "Well, it's not bad. In this case, I will give you another chance."

Su Chen struggled to stand up and looked at everyone with joy. At this time, Ling Yun added: "But the little girl must also accept my test."

When Xiao Ya heard this, she felt both scared and excited, and nodded nervously.

"Okay, you guys go back and have a good rest first." Ling Yun turned around and left the courtyard.

Watching the elder's figure going away, Xiao Ya couldn't help but hold Su Chen's hand, her eyes full of expectation and gratitude: "Brother Ye, thank you..."

Su Chen smiled gently and comforted: "Don't worry, everything will be fine. Let's work hard together."

Lan Li walked forward, patted the two on the shoulders, and said seriously: "That's right, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must persevere."

Xiaomi also came up, gently held Xiaoya's hand, and encouraged her: "Yes, we will succeed if we face it together."

Xiao Ya took a deep breath, and the fighting spirit rekindled in her eyes: "Well, let's work hard together!"

The four returned to their residence and began to prepare for the next trial. As the night deepened, Xiao Ya sat on the bed, holding the jade pendant Su Chen gave her, her heart full of gratitude and determination. Lan Li and Xiaomi were discussing the various rules of the sect and the possibility of trials.

The next morning, Su Chen brought three people to the Mission Hall. Many disciples gathered here, and everyone was looking for a mission that suited them.

"I heard that the sect offers a wide variety of missions," Xiaomi looked around, "but many of them are said to be very dangerous."

"Yes, we must choose carefully to ensure that it is not beyond our capabilities." Lan Li nodded.

Su Chen led them to a tall stone platform, on which were placed scrolls, each with different mission information. After Su Chen carefully read a few scrolls, his brows furrowed slightly.

"This mission looks very dangerous." Su Chen pointed to a scroll with "Mirkwood Investigation" written on it and said to them.

"The Darkwood? It's a notoriously dangerous place." Lan Li reminded.

Su Chen's eyes became more determined: "It is this kind of dangerous mission that can help me improve my cultivation, and maybe even discover some important clues."

"Brother Ye, do you really want to take this task?" Xiao Ya asked worriedly.

"I believe we have the ability to complete this task." Su Chen looked at the three people, his eyes full of trust.

"Okay, we'll go with you." Lan Li patted Su Chen's shoulder, "No matter what difficulties we encounter, we'll face them together."

"Brother Ye, I want to go with you too." Xiao Ya clenched the jade pendant in her hand, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"It's decided then." Su Chen smiled and nodded.

The four of them reported to the mission hall manager together, and after confirming that they had accepted the mission, they began to pack their equipment and prepare to set off. Lan Li brought a set of defensive spells, Xiaomi prepared some first aid herbs, and Xiao Ya carried a light backpack with some necessities. Su Chen tied the long sword around his waist, and after confirming that everything was ready, they embarked on the journey to the dark forest.

The Dark Forest is located on the outskirts of Liuli Sect. It is a dense and dangerous place. Many unknown spirit beasts hide in it, and the legendary monsters often appear here. The forest is filled with a depressing atmosphere, which makes people feel uncomfortable.

"We have to be careful. The environment here is worse than we imagined." Lan Li reminded.

The group moved forward cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution. Soon after, they found an ancient ruin, which seemed to be the remains of a certain ruin. Su Chen stepped forward and observed it carefully, frowning even more tightly.

"It seems that a great battle once took place here." Su Chen said softly, "These ruins are a bit strange, let's search them first."

The four entered the ruins and found many broken spells and weapons scattered inside. Xiao Ya suddenly stopped and seemed to feel something.

"Everyone listen to me..." She spoke softly, her tone nervous.

"What's wrong, little girl?" Su Chen asked.

"I feel like something is wrong here, like something is watching us." The little girl looked around with a vigilant look in her eyes.

Su Chen immediately signaled everyone to stop moving forward and drew his sword to prepare for the fight. At this time, a low roar came from the depths of the ruins, and a huge monster suddenly jumped out, its eyes glowing green, exuding strong hostility.

"Be careful!" Su Chen shouted and took the lead in attacking. Lan Li quickly deployed a protective barrier to block the monster's first attack. Xiaomi took out herbs from his backpack, ready to provide treatment at any time.

Xiao Ya was not to be outdone and drew her dagger to fight the monster. Although the monster was extremely powerful, it gradually became powerless under the joint attack of Su Chen and others. (End of this chapter)

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