"So, anyone can be trash, but not you guys from the North District? Hah! That’s hilarious."
"Hey, idiot, who do you think you are? The guy who shot up to second on the leaderboard? You really don’t know your place."
"A country bumpkin is still a country bumpkin. Just where do you get this confidence?"
"Hahahahaha! Give me a second here. I’m just floored by the baffling confidence of these North District examinees."
"Sigh, I almost pity the North District examinees. They’re living at the bottom of a well. You should hurry up and climb out to see the real world. You’re so ignorant."
Hearing the North District examinees’ retorts, the South District examinees resumed their mockery. All throughout the South District’s formation, sneering laughter and vile insults could be heard.
The North District examinees, however, paid them no mind. The truth would speak for itself soon enough.
They’ll be eating their words!
Tang Yi didn’t strike back either. He just glanced at the South District examinees, memorizing their faces.
’I hear you’re allowed to kill during the House Entrance Examination... Heh...’
Tang Yi’s lips curled into a cold smile.
At Shuangyong Square, aside from the four formations of examinees, West Mansion Disciples were also present.
Typically, several hundred West Mansion Outer Mansion disciples would come to watch each year. They came to see which examinees were the most talented, who might become their new martial brothers and sisters, and who would be crowned this year’s top rookie.
Watching the House Entrance Examination was a welcome diversion from their tedious training.
This time, however, the number of West Mansion Disciples who came to watch was several times greater than in previous years, swelling to several thousand. They sat packed together in the seating section on the west side of Shuangyong Square, a crowd nearly rivaling the number of examinees.
Even the most famous disciples from the Outer Mansion rankings had arrived. Chu Mingyue, Chu Nan, Le Ling, and others from the top ten—figures who were rarely seen in public—were also present.
Furthermore, rumor had it that this year’s House Entrance Examination had even attracted many disciples from the Inner Mansion. It seemed a particularly special examinee had piqued their interest.
Of course, the reason so many elite disciples from the West Mansion Outer Mansion—and even some from the Inner Mansion—had shown up was because of examinee #59416, who had shot up to second place on the rankings.
Most of them were here for examinee #59416.
They were all dying to know who this examinee was and just how powerful they could be to shoot up to second place after only five placement matches—just one point shy of first place.
If that was the case, this examinee’s strength might even surpass that of the number one, Chu Mingyue.
Naturally, the elite disciples of the West Mansion were interested in such a display of power. When someone stronger than you appears, who wouldn’t want to see them for themselves and make a comparison?
"Brother Chu, who do you think is stronger? You, or that #59416 examinee? Reaching second place on the leaderboard in just five matches... not even you could manage a feat like that."
In the center of the seating area sat a few young disciples. The disciples around them seemed to fear them, giving them a wide berth. This left the group sitting alone, making them particularly conspicuous.
These few young disciples were none other than the disciples ranked in the top ten of the leaderboard.
The one who had spoken was Le Ling. He was originally ranked third on the Outer Mansion leaderboard, but the appearance of #59416 had pushed him down to fourth.
"Hmph. It’s just a problem with the Eight Palaces Deer Battle Hall’s scoring algorithm. I refuse to believe that examinee is stronger than me! How strong can an examinee who hasn’t even entered the West Mansion be? Even if we’re only separated by one point, I’m confident I could defeat them, and easily," Chu Mingyue said with arrogance, completely dismissing examinee #59416.
"Brother Chu truly is the number one of the Outer Mansion. Such confidence is almost frightening."
Nearby, Xiang Moyang—who had been pushed from fourth to fifth on the leaderboard—chimed in, "I don’t think that examinee is all that great either. According to a reliable source, their last match was against Xuu Junfeng, ranked 36th. Defeating Xuu Junfeng only proves they’re stronger than him. But if you’re saying they’re stronger than me, I’m not convinced."
"Heh, well, they’re ranked higher than you. It doesn’t matter if you’re convinced or not. Their rank proves their strength. You think the Eight Palaces Deer Battle Hall’s ratings are a joke? They’re spot-on," Mu Yuchen, who was ranked sixth, sneered.
"Whatever, I’m not convinced. If they want my respect, they’ll have to fight me first! They can talk after they’ve beaten the Red Moon Sword in my hand!" Xiang Moyang said, brandishing a red longsword.
"Your Red Moon Sword? Please. Even I can beat you, let alone the person ranked second. The only reason you’re one point ahead of me is because I was exhausted after traveling for three days straight. I fought you the moment I got back and lost by a single move. You really think you’re better than me?" Mu Yuchen said disdainfully.
"You! Fine! If you think you’re so much better, then let’s fight right here, right now!" Xiang Moyang challenged, glaring at Mu Yuchen.
"Bring it on! Who’s afraid of who?" Mu Yuchen shot back, completely unafraid.
"Enough. What are you two arguing for? The House Entrance Examination is about to begin. The actual examinees haven’t even started, and you want to fight here? How would that look? Besides, we’ll find out who this person is and just how powerful they are soon enough. Just be quiet and watch. What’s the point of all this bickering?"
A female disciple among the group of top Outer Mansion elites spoke up impatiently. She had sharp, short hair and radiated a cold aura.
This disciple was Chu Nan, originally ranked second on the Outer Mansion leaderboard but now pushed to third.
The moment Chu Nan spoke, the others fell silent, as if frozen.
Among the top elites of the Outer Mansion, the most terrifying one wasn’t Chu Mingyue, Le Ling, Xiang Moyang, or Mu Yuchen. It was the short-haired beauty right in front of them: Chu Nan.
Her strength might not have equaled Chu Mingyue’s, but when she got angry, even he was wary of her.
After all, Chu Nan was his younger sister. No matter how powerful Chu Mingyue was, he was helpless when it came to her.
The West Mansion Disciples fell quiet. The House Entrance Examination was about to begin.
The high-ranking official from the West Mansion Inner Mansion, who was presiding over the examination, arrived on the high platform before the examinees from the four districts.
The platform was ten meters high, and one hundred meters long by one hundred meters wide.
The Hall Masters and Elders of the various palaces were now also gathered on the high platform.
Upon the arrival of the high-ranking official from the Inner Mansion, all the Hall Masters and Elders bowed in greeting.
"My apologies for the wait. Let us begin."
The high-ranking official from the Inner Mansion waved his hand, signaling that such formalities were unnecessary, and then spoke graciously.

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