The Martial Arts Hall was built by the Celestial Sword Sect specifically for disciples to spar and compete.

Moreover, whether it's an outer disciple, inner disciple, or core disciple, they must come here if they wish to advance in rank.

Within the Martial Arts Hall, there are three grand halls: the Inner Sect Pavilion, Core Pavilion, and True Inheritance Pavilion.

Wang Ruoxie, wanting to advance to an inner sect disciple, naturally came to the Inner Sect Pavilion.

At the very front of the Inner Sect Pavilion stands a massive jade disc.

On the jade disc, there are many names, totaling five hundred.

These five hundred names represent the strongest five hundred among the inner sect disciples.

In the entire Celestial Sword Sect, there are tens of thousands of inner sect disciples, each hoping that their name will appear on this jade disc, and the higher the rank, the better.

Having one's name on this jade disc not only represents glory but also tangible benefits.

Ranked between five hundred and four hundred, one can receive a reward of one hundred points daily.

Ranked between four hundred and three hundred, one can receive a reward of two hundred points daily.

Ranked between three hundred and two hundred, one can receive a reward of three hundred points daily.

Ranked between two hundred and one hundred, one can receive a reward of four hundred points daily.

Ranked between one hundred and tenth, one can receive a reward of five hundred points daily.

For those in the top ten, every improvement in rank results in an increase of one hundred points daily.

For instance, the tenth rank can receive six hundred points, while the ninth rank can receive seven hundred points, and so forth.

Wang Ruoxie also saw Tang Miaoyin's name on the list, ranked thirty-sixth, receiving five hundred points daily as a reward.

With Tang Miaoyin's cultivation at the Second Layer of Element Transformation Realm, being in the top fifty is enough to prove her talent and strength. After all, nearly everyone in the top fifty has cultivation at the Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm.

If Tang Miaoyin can make a breakthrough to the Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm with the help of the Blood Essence Fruit, she will undoubtedly secure a position in the top ten.

At this moment, Wang Ruoxie suddenly noticed a change occurring among the top ten names on the jade disc.

The name of Zong Yuzhe, who was originally in second place, moved up one position, replacing Hong Yu in the first position.

The top three names shone with a faint golden glow, naturally drawing attention.

The change immediately drew exclamations from the crowd.

"Brother Zong's ranking has risen again, and he is now in first place."

"As expected of Brother Zong, the top talent among the inner sect disciples, who took only a year to become number one."

"It probably won't be long before Brother Zong ascends to become a core disciple."

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Upon hearing the discussions around him, Wang Ruoxie gained some understanding of this newly crowned first among the inner sect.

Zong Yuzhe entered the Celestial Sword Sect a year ago as the top in the entrance assessment, then rose meteorically, reaching the Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm within just a year and achieving the peak tier among inner sect disciples,

"I heard that this year's top scorer in the entrance assessment, Wang Ruoxie, has also broken through to the Second Layer of Element Transformation Realm. With his Nine-star Swordsmanship Talent, once he becomes an inner sect disciple, he might directly enter the top fifty, or even rank higher."

"I wonder if Wang Ruoxie can become the first among inner sect disciples like Brother Zong after breaking through to the Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm."

"What a joke! How can Wang Ruoxie compare to Brother Zong? Even if he has Nine-star Swordsmanship Talent, so what? Brother Zong's Eight-star Swordsmanship Talent isn't much worse. Moreover, Brother Zong possesses a Ninth Grade Profound Level Sword Blood Soul, a rare sword cultivator talent encountered once in a hundred years. How can Wang Ruoxie, with only a Third Grade Yellow Level bloodline, have any qualification to be mentioned in the same breath as Brother Zong?"

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Wang Ruoxie did not expect these people to bring up the topic of comparing him to Zong Yuzhe.

Of course, the sarcastic remarks did not affect him at all.

Instead, it made him somewhat curious about Zong Yuzhe. With an Eight-star Swordsmanship Talent and a Ninth Grade Profound Level Sword Blood Soul, he is indeed considered a rare sword cultivator talent in the East Victory Kingdom.

As for whether he could compare himself to the other party, there was no need to say much. With his current strength, even many core disciples may not be his match, let alone Zong Yuzhe, who is only at the Third Layer of Element Transformation Realm.

At this moment, a group of figures entered the Inner Sect Pavilion.

The person leading them was a handsome young man about nineteen years old, wearing a white disciple robe with a small blue sword embroidered on the chest, representing his identity as an inner sect disciple.

"It's Brother Zong Yuzhe."

"Brother Zong has arrived."

At the sight of the young man, the surrounding inner sect disciples all showed looks of awe.

"Congratulations, Brother Zong."

"Congratulations to Brother Zong for becoming number one among the inner sect."

Many inner sect disciples also greeted Zong Yuzhe with smiles.

"Being number one in the inner sect is nothing worthy of note."

Zong Yuzhe gave a faint smile and remarked.

"Indeed, being number one in the inner sect is nothing for Brother Zong. With Brother Zong's talent, he will surely become number one among the core disciples and perhaps even the true inheritance disciples one day."

An inner sect disciple at the Second Layer of Element Transformation Realm complimented Zong Yuzhe.

Upon hearing this, Zong Yuzhe's face showed pride, clearly agreeing with what the other had said.

In his view, being number one among the core or true inheritance disciples was already within his grasp.

"The talent is decent, but the mindset is quite ordinary."

Wang Ruoxie thought to himself as he quietly shook his head before turning to walk toward a small pavilion nearby.

Upon entering the pavilion, he immediately saw a middle-aged man resting with his eyes closed.

Though the man was similarly dressed in a white robe, it was not the same disciple robe as him but rather a special elder robe, with a silver sword embroidered on the chest.

This indicated that the middle-aged man in front of him was an elder of the Celestial Sword Sect.

According to the entry manual, the elder overseeing the Martial Arts Hall was named Fan Wenbo, boasting cultivation at the Eighth Layer of Element Transformation Realm.

"Elder Fan, Wang Ruoxie is here to advance as an inner sect disciple."

Wang Ruoxie's gaze fell on Fan Wenbo as he spoke up.

However, Fan Wenbo didn't seem to hear him, his eyes remaining shut, ignoring Wang Ruoxie entirely.

"Elder Fan, Wang Ruoxie is here to advance as an inner sect disciple!"

Wang Ruoxie repeated, raising his voice slightly.

Yet again, there was no response.

Wang Ruoxie furrowed his brows. It was his first time at the Inner Sect Pavilion and the first time meeting Fan Wenbo, so there was no chance he had offended the elder.

He couldn't understand why Fan Wenbo seemed to be deliberately giving him a hard time.

"Are you Wang Ruoxie?"

Just as Wang Ruoxie was about to repeat himself, a calm voice spoke out.

It was Fan Wenbo, who had opened his eyes, casting a cool gaze at him.

"Yes, I am."

Wang Ruoxie nodded and replied.

"Then do you know your crime?"

Fan Wenbo suddenly asked, leaving Wang Ruoxie baffled.

"May I ask the elder, what crime have I committed?"

Wang Ruoxie looked directly at Fan Wenbo, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"This elder was just practicing a secret technique, where even the slightest mistake could not be allowed. Yet you repeatedly shouted, clearly with malicious intent, trying to make me fail in my cultivation and go mad."

Fan Wenbo sneered, "Attempting to harm an elder is a capital offense."

"Elder Fan, did I offend you?"

Upon hearing Fan Wenbo's words, a cold glint flashed in Wang Ruoxie's eyes as he spoke.

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