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nSeeing how confident he was, Han Jue decided to get serious.

nZhou Fan must be defeated before he could demonstrate his power. That was the only way to minimize the impact.

nIf Han Jue defeated him when Zhou Fan released all his power, it would only show that Han Jue was even stronger. In that way, he wouldn't be able to keep a low profile anymore.

nWith so many people watching, it was impossible for Han Li to delay until everyone left.

nAfter his decision, Han Jue walked towards Zhou Fan.

nMo Zhu said with a solemn expression,

"Zhou Fan's birth Dharma treasure is very strong. Because of this treasure, Master made an exception and took him in as a personal disciple.

"

nChang Yue'er disdainfully said,

"He's no match for Junior Han.

"

nXing Hongxuan didn't say anything. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Han Jue.

nZhou Fan had a confident smile on his face, but seeing Han Jue walking straight towards him, he still felt inexplicably flustered.

nBecause he had often heard Mo Fuchou brag about him!

nSlowly, he felt that Han Jue was very strong.

nToday, I will defeat him and prove my strength!

nWatch carefully. I'll make you regret it and let you know that you've underestimated me!

nZhou Fan thought about it silently. When he thought about that smiling handsome face, he was furious.

nHe raised the small black bell, preparing to display his power!

nA crazed smile appeared on his face.

nSo what if he's gifted!

nToday, I, Zhou Fan, will defeat this gifted cultivator!

nSwish!

nA blinding sword flashed, causing Zhou Fan to subconsciously close his eyes.

nBoom—

nZhou Fan was sent flying, vomiting blood. He was like a kite with a broken string, blown out of the battle arena.

nSilence!

nEveryone was silent.

nEveryone was stunned. They had yet to recover from their shock.

nThe battle ended so quickly?

nEven Old Immortal Dao Thunder, who was overseeing the Inner Sect Assessment, widened his eyes.

nHan Jue retracted his technique, and the sword shadow behind him quickly disappeared. It only appeared for less than two seconds.

nHe turned and bowed to Old Immortal Dao Thunder with cupped fists.

nOld Immortal Dao Thunder came back to his senses and announced,

"Jade Serene Peak's Han Jue wins!

"

nBoom—

nThe crowd burst into excitement. The male disciples discussed and the female disciples stared at him with glowing eyes.

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"So fast?

"

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"See, Zhou Fan is just mediocre!

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"Han Jue is too strong!

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"Who is Han Jue? When did such a genius appear in Jade Serene Peak?

"

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"He's so handsome. Could he be the one the female disciples often discuss?

"

n…

nHan Jue quickly left the stage and disappeared into the crowd.

nSince the battle arena wasn't destroyed, the second battle soon began.

nZhou Fan was helped out of the crowd by a group of Heavenly Thunder Peak disciples.

nThere was still blood at the corner of his mouth. His face was pale and his eyes were lifeless. He seemed to have lost his soul.

nThe blow was too great.

nHe didn't even know how he lost.

nBut the moment he was hit by the Three Pure Shadow Sword Technique, he sensed imminent death.

nHe knew that Han Jue could have killed him.

nOne moment, he was still full of confidence.

nThe next moment, he was off the platform.

nZhou Fan wished he could dig a hole to hide.

nHe knew he had become a joke.

nChang Yue'er, Xing Hongxuan, and Mo Zhu tried to look for Han Jue but couldn't find him.

nHe hid amidst the crowd and watched silently.

nTwo hours later.

nThe top five were decided.

nThe five disciples would draw lots to decide who would skip the next round and head straight to the top three.

nThe disciples didn't have any objections. At this stage, the difference in strength wasn't great. Everyone could be in the top three.

nLuck was an indispensable thing on the path of cultivation.

nHan Jue hesitated. If he became one of the top three, maybe he could just give up straight away.

nIn any case, the top three could choose the Connate Cave Abode…

nThat's it!

nThis way, his influence would be minimized.

nHe prayed silently.

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"Han Jue of the Jade Serene Peak is going to the top three straight away!

"

nThe other four disciples looked at him with envy and vigilance as Old Immortal Daoist Thunder made the announcement.

nThey had all witnessed Han Jue defeating Zhou Fan in a flash. This fellow didn't use much of his spirit energy and was still in his peak state.

nHan Jue was overwhelmed with joy as he quietly walked off the stage.

nChang Yue'er and the other two immediately surrounded him, preventing him from escaping.

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"Junior, you have a good chance of getting first place this time!

" Chang Yue'er said excitedly.

nMo Zhu and Xing Hongxuan were also very excited.

nThey all admired Han Jue and naturally hoped to see him in the limelight.

nHan Jue shook his head and said,

"I can't. It's already not easy to come this far.

"

nZhou Fan, who was making his way over, almost fainted when he heard that.

nHe still wanted to ask Han Jue what kind of spell he had used to defeat him, but he ended up hearing such words.

nZhou Fan was so angry that he spat out blood. The disciple in front of him was sprayed full of blood.

nZhou Fan quickly turned and left.

nHan Jue turned around to see, but Zhou Fan was already gone.

nThe next two matches were intense. Equipment, magic, movement techniques, and talismans. All sorts of things appeared. The four disciples were all-rounded and on par with each other. No matter who was the final winner, they still put on a good fight.

nThe top three were finally on stage.

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"The three of you will each fight two more rounds with different opponents. The one who wins twice will be the first, a win and a defeat will be the second, and losing twice will be the third.

" Old Immortal Daoist Thunder explained the rules.

nHan Jue suddenly raised his hand and said,

"Elder, I admit defeat. Previously, in order to quickly defeat my opponent, I exhausted all of my spiritual energy and have yet to recover. Let the two of them fight it out. I'm willing to be third.

"

nWhoosh—

nEveryone was shocked. Chang Yue'er and the other two girls also widened their eyes.

nZhou Fan was stunned when he heard that.

nReally?

nIf that wasn't the case, why would Han Jue admit defeat?

nSo I'm not that weak.

nZhou Fan's favorability towards you has increased. Current favorability: 2 stars

nWhen Han Jue saw the words in front of him, he said in his head, This guy is nuts!

nOld Immortal Daoist Thunder stared at him and then nodded. He changed the rules, and Han Jue was ranked third.

nHan Jue immediately got off the stage.

nThe following fight was less exciting than the previous ones. Both of them had consumed a lot of spiritual energy.

nHan Jue felt that he could have taken on both of them together.

nIn the end, the top three were decided, and the Inner Sect Assessment ended.

nThe top three followed Old Immortal Daoist Thunder to Main Peak.

nOn his way there flying on his sword, a line appeared before Han Jue:

nYou entered the top three in the Inner Sect Assessment while keeping a low profile. You will obtain a Numinous Treasure.

nCongratulations on obtaining a seventh-grade Numinous Treasure—Golden Cicada's Mystic Divine Robe

nGolden Cicada's Mystic Divine Robe: A seventh-grade Numinous treasure that can automatically defend against an enemy's attack. It can defend against up to a blow from a Soul Formation realm cultivator. If you inject spirit energy into it, its defensive power will increase.

nHan Jue raised his eyebrows.

nDefending against a blow from a Soul Formation realm cultivator… So powerful?

nIt was indeed a Numinous treasure, stronger than equipment and Dharma treasures!

nA seventh-grade Numinous Treasure. Could there be sixth-grade, fifth-grade, and up to first-grade Numinous Treasures?

nHow powerful would a first-grade Numinous treasure be?

nHan Jue guessed silently.

nHe was in a good mood.

nThis was too satisfying. After obtaining the Golden Cicada's Mystic Divine Robe, he felt very safe. And he was going to get a connate cave abode. It was a very fruitful inner sect assessment.

nOnce he wore the Golden Cicada's Mystic Divine Robe, he would be able to cultivate in peace and wouldn't have to worry about sneak attacks.

nSoul Formation realm cultivators were few in number. Hardly one appeared every century in the Jade Pure Sect.

nHowever, the Golden Cicada's Mystic Divine Robe could only protect him. If he ran into a Nascent Soul cultivator, they wouldn't be able to kill him, and neither would he be able to kill them.

nHan Jue couldn't help but smile.

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"Why are you so happy to be in third place? Did Fairy Xi Xuan tell you to only fight for third place?

" Old Immortal Daoist Thunder suddenly asked.

nThe two disciples in front turned to look at Han Jue with strange expressions.

nThey weren't stupid and also felt that Han Jue's surrender was too dubious. However, it was also good news for them, so they didn't question it.

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