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Chapter 19: The So-Called Favored of Fortune, Oppressed Mercilessly!!:
(On the Inner Sect Mountain)
"Greetings, Chief Disciple Lin Ang!!"
"Greetings, First Chief Disciple."
Countless disciples and elders clasped their fists respectfully.
The birth of a chief signaled the beginning of a legend. For the entire Azure Cloud Sect, this was a fortunate event.
Lin Ang stood atop the Inner Sect Mountain, and his blue robe exuded unparalleled elegance. He appeared like an immortal being of unmatched grace.
Next to him stood Holy Maiden Qiu Ruohan, with her celestial attire fluttering and her silky hair flowing smoothly.
This was Lin Ang's first close look of this woman.
Indeed, she was astonishingly beautiful. As the destined female lead, Qiu Ruohan's talent, demeanor, and appearance were the highest standard in the fantasy world.
Her willow eyebrows resembled autumn water, and her beautiful eyes were as bright as daylight. Her facial features were intricately carved, beyond simple description.
Her blue robes swayed slightly in the wind, and her every move seemed effortless, yet carried an ethereal charm without any sense of distance. She was like a celestial maiden from the Ninth Heaven who had descended to the mortal world.
She said softly. "Congratulations, disciple. I'm Qiu Ruohan."
As the Holy Maiden Qiu Ruohan treated every disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect with kindness, and her voice was soft and pleasant, like heavenly music.
Lin Ang nodded slightly. "Lin Ang."
At that moment, a notification appeared.
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[Fortune: Favor of the Destined Female Lead +10: At this moment, due to your performance in the sect examination, the destined female lead is deeply impressed by you, believing that your presence will bring good fortune to the sect. Favorability +10]
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Seeing this, Lin Ang smiled faintly, and said nothing. He knew that some people would surely become anxious.
Below the platform.
The destined male protagonist, Lu Ming, saw everything, especially Qiu Ruohan standing gracefully and occasionally conversing with Lin Ang.
Seeing Lin Ang's celestial demeanor, Lu Ming felt an overwhelming sense of despair.
Most distressingly, even Lu Ming couldn't help but think that the two of them looked perfectly matched...
All the attention was focused on Lin Ang, and even the Inner Sect elders were incredibly respectful toward him. Lu Ming could imagine that once Lin Ang entered the Inner Sect, he would soar to great heights!!
"Wasn't Lin Ang's bloodline destroyed, rendering him a cripple??"
"How many fortuitous encounters has he had, and how much fortune does he possess??"
"If this continues...won't I be trampled underfoot by him??"
"Ruohan...!!! Why are you only looking at him and not even glancing at me?? Is talent truly more important than my deep affection for you??"
For Qiu Ruohan, he had trained bitterly, leading to severe injuries and becoming a cripple!! He had finally made a comeback, standing before her once again, only to see someone else by her side!!
At this moment, Lu Ming clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes reddened.
Sensing Lu Ming's unstable emotions, the necklace in his pocket trembled slightly. His beautiful master's gentle voice sounded in his ears, "Xiao Ming, this is the sect examination, the most important day for you. You mustn't act rashly."
"You've already entered the Inner Sect. With me here, I can help you achieve everything you desire."
"That Lin Ang surely has great fortune, now is not the time..."
However, upon hearing his beautiful master's words, Lu Ming became even more furious!!
The next moment, disregarding his master's advice, he stepped forward and pointed at Lin Ang atop the mountain.
He declared loudly, "Lin Ang!! I challenge you!!"
"You think highly of yourself, but you are merely blessed by fortune and opportunities!!"
"I, Lu Ming, am confident that I won't lose to you!!"
As his words fell, the entire area fell silent.
Countless eyes turned to Lu Ming, finally remembering his existence.
"Is he crazy??"
"He's a newly promoted true disciple of the Inner Sect. By rights, he doesn't even have the qualifications to speak to the Chief Disciple, yet he dares to challenge him??"
"He dares to challenge the First Chief Disciple??"
"Doesn't he understand the immense status difference between a true disciple and the Chief Disciple?? It's as vast as the heavens!!"
Many Inner Sect disciples' expressions changed.
Even the Inner Sect elder responsible for hosting frowned, looking at Lu Ming with a cold voice, "You are not allowed to call the First Chief Disciple by name."
"Furthermore, you have no right to challenge the First Chief Disciple. Step back immediately."
Unexpectedly, Lu Ming snorted coldly, his face filled with determination, "Is this how the Dao Sect oppresses disciples with status??"
"It seems that the Azure Cloud Sect is not as great as imagined!!"
"But I must warn you, thirty years of the river east, thirty years of the river west, don't underestimate the youth!!"
As he spoke the words 'don't underestimate the youth,' Lu Ming was almost fully immersed in his role, his blood boiling.
Classics were classics because they were always effective, no matter how many times they are used...
On the mountaintop, Qiu Ruohan's beautiful eyes frowned slightly. Her impression of Lu Ming dropped a few points.
Originally, she thought Lu Ming was someone who trained hard and strived for everything he wanted, handling matters discreetly and possessing a steady character.
Why had he become like this?
Today, so many people from other sects and kingdoms were gathered here. Lu Ming's recklessness ultimately disgraced the Azure Cloud Sect.
Finally, the Supreme Elder Ying Xuanzi reacted. He looked coldly at Lu Ming below and said icily, "Lu Ming, for your insolence towards the First Chief Disciple, you are demoted from a true disciple to a core disciple!!"
"You are also to go to the Reflection Cliff for one hundred days of contemplation!!"
However, just as the Inner Sect elder's words fell, Lin Ang, standing on the mountaintop, smiled playfully, looking down at Lu Ming like a god overlooking an ant.
He knew Lu Ming was no fool. His daring challenge today must mean he had some cards up his sleeve.
But...
In front of Lin Ang, Lu Ming was nothing but a jumping clown.
Since he offered himself up, he would be crushed mercilessly...
Lin Ang's voice was calm and indifferent, "You want to challenge me? I will give you a chance."
"I give you this opportunity, so make sure you grasp it."
"But first, you need to reach me."
With these words, Lin Ang stood on the stairs of the Inner Sect Mountain, looking down at the square below, a thousand feet of steps separating them.
With his hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering, Lin Ang exuded an unparalleled aura, his expression calm.
Just standing there, he emanated a powerful presence, reaching the heavens.
Soon, a hint of sword intent radiated from Lin Ang, enveloping the entire Inner Sect Mountain.
-To be continued!
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T/N: Thanks for reading!
It would be even better if force him to bet, he has to give the necklace if he lost
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