"What do you think of today's events?" The great elder was still sitting at the head, looking at the other elders and said calmly.
All the elders hesitated, not knowing how to answer.
The ironclad facts are there, no matter how they defend themselves, the people present are all elders, and they are not fools. It is impossible for them to open their eyes and tell lies.
Therefore, the other elders all looked at the second elder. It was the second elder who had done everything. It all depends on what he says.
"This time it was an accident. I didn't expect something to happen. Zi Chen's talent is good, but Wu Sheng's talent is not ordinary." After thinking for a moment, the second elder spoke slowly.
"Wu Sheng is my grandson. He doesn't have to take the number one position, but the core disciple spot must belong to him. I beg the great elder and all the elders to fulfill his wish." After making a gesture, the second elder bowed to all the elders.
The elder did not move, and the other elders stood up one after another, with expressions that did not dare to accept this courtesy.
"Although Zi Chen has good talent, he has not been in our Lingwu Sect for a long time. Although his talent is enough to enter the inner sect this time, his loyalty has yet to be tested." One of the elders suddenly spoke.
"Yes, Wu Sheng is also very talented, and he is the grandson of the second elder. He is stronger than Zi Chen, and his loyalty is absolutely guaranteed, so I think this spot should be given to Wu Sheng."
"I agree, this year's quota is originally reserved for Wu Sheng."
All the elders spoke one after another.
"What do you mean?" The great elder looked at them.
"I hope the Great Elder will help Wu Sheng." All the elders said.
The great elder was silent and did not speak, as if he was thinking about it.
"Hey, both of them are very talented. It's a pity that the sect master is not here. We only have one spot in our hands, so we have to give up one. But it's not a loss in the inner sect. It's a good experience." After a long time, the great elder sighed, his eyes filled with tears.
regret.
The scene fell silent again.
"If the great elder feels that this matter is inappropriate and cannot convince many disciples, we can try to give Zi Chen some rewards, such as contribution points." An elder said softly.
The elders discussed a lot, and finally the great elder nodded, "Let's do it. Elder Wu will lead me to announce this order tomorrow, and I will give you twenty points for the contribution."
Lingwu Sect's contribution points are exclusive to inner disciples. One contribution point can be exchanged for a Qi Recovery Pill, and two contribution points can be exchanged for a Zhenqi Pill.
And a 500-year-old snow ginseng, if exchanged for contribution points, is only twenty points, which can be exchanged for ten Qi pills.
"Yes, the great elder is wise." All the elders nodded.
The great elder left directly, and then several other elders also left one after another.
"Zi Chen, you actually made me lose so much face today, hum." The second elder kept smiling as he watched the elders leave, but a cold light flashed in his eyes. Today's bow can be said to be a big loss.
In order to save face, he recorded this account on Zi Chen.
That night, Zi Chen couldn't sleep for a long time. He spent the time feeling restless.
In the early morning of the next day, many disciples had already gathered on that high platform. They wanted to see how yesterday's incident was judged.
There are many disciples here, and there are many who have no background. If I cannot give an explanation today, it will make many disciples feel sad.
When Wu Sheng came out, cheers rang out, but the shouts were not as loud as yesterday. There were even some disciples who looked at Wu Sheng coldly.
Wu Sheng's expression was calm and composed, and he walked towards the high platform. The elders were already waiting here, but there was no sign of the first elder. Sitting in the middle was the second elder.
Wu Sheng, who was calm, had a faint smile on his face after seeing the second elder in the first place.
"Huh, that's really shameless. Doesn't it matter?" Lin Xue in the distance let out a cold snort of dissatisfaction, while Miaokong remained silent, his eyes filled with sadness.
The appearance of the elders today has revealed everything.
Zi Chen soon appeared, and the crowd cheered. The shouts were louder than the boos yesterday. Those cheering were all the disciples of the Lingwu Sect who had no backstage. They were all practicing third-rate skills. Zi Chen's battle yesterday
, became famous, and they were proud of Zi Chen.
At the same time, Zi Chen was able to use third-rate skills to defeat second-rate skills, giving hope to those disciples who had no backing.
Zi Chen and Wu Sheng stood side by side. After thinking wildly all night last night, Zi Chen's energy was a little low, but when he suddenly saw the second elder above him, Zi Chen calmed down.
He already had a guess in his mind.
"Backstage?" Zi Chen smiled bitterly in his heart, but he could only accept the reality and comfort himself in his heart. It would be good to get first place.
"I am very sorry that I was unable to rank due to delays yesterday. After a night of research by several of our elders, we have made the following rankings based on the principle of fairness and justice." The second elder stood on the high platform and began to speak.
"First place, Zi Chen." After the second elder finished speaking, the crowd burst into cheers and waves.
"The second place is Wu Sheng, who was reluctant to lose. It's a pity that Wu Sheng just accidentally fell off the platform." The second elder said again.
This time, the cheers were much weaker, and there were occasionally one or two boos from the crowd.
Hearing these boos, Wu Sheng and the second elder's expressions became ugly.
"Third place Lin Xue."
"The Fourth Wonderful Sky!"
"The Fifth King!"
"The Sixth Science!"
"seventh!"
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"Tenth place Lu Ben!"
The rankings have fallen, and the cheers in the crowd finally stopped, but no one left, and there was still one highlight that did not appear.
Who is lucky enough to enter the core and become a core disciple?
If it were in the past, they would have said Zi Chen without hesitation, but after what happened yesterday and what happened today, no one was sure.
"Okay, the rankings have been completed. I hope you ten young people can achieve greater glory. Next, we will reveal who is lucky enough to become a core disciple."
In the expectant eyes of everyone, the second elder looked at Zi Chen and said with appreciation: "If there are no accidents, this person is Zi Chen."
"Wow!"
The crowd was in an uproar, and cheers came in waves. They thought the second elder chose Zi Chen. Just when some people were confused and most people were ready to cheer, the second elder said a but.
"but!"
However, the uproaring crowd calmed down instantly, all staring at the second elder.
"However, after a night of research by our elders and a comparison of strength, age, and energy, we found that there is a more suitable candidate."
There were strange looks from the crowd, including pity, sarcasm, contempt, and gloating.
Zi Chen's heart skipped a beat, but luckily he had expected it before and didn't lose his composure.
"This person is Wu Sheng, who is younger than Zi Chen, stronger than Zi Chen, and has much higher energy and combat skills than Zi Chen." The second elder said excitedly: "Our genius Wu Sheng has become
Core disciple."
The crowd began to cheer. These people all wanted to curry favor with Wu Sheng, and some were just trying to please him. There were no more boos in the crowd. Now that the elders have been decided, Wu Sheng is definitely the core disciple, and no one dares to provoke him anymore.
he.
I didn't cheer along with the others today, which was indirectly supporting Zi Chen.
The trick played by the elders is too obvious. Everyone knows it, but no one has the strength to refute it.
Zi Chen was very calm. He had thought about this scene countless times last night.
The second elder's speech was not over yet. After congratulating Wu Sheng, he turned to look at Zi Chen and said: "Zi Chen is extremely talented, but unfortunately there is only one place to enter the core, so we elders, after a night of deliberations,
, decided to give Zi Chen some compensation."
Zi Chen raised his head in surprise, and the frustrated disciples who had secretly slandered the elders in their hearts also raised their heads in surprise when they had been discussing it all night.
After attracting everyone's attention again, the second elder said: "We have decided to give Zi Chen ten contribution points as compensation."
Ten contribution points can be exchanged for five Qi pills. This is a small compensation, but if compared with the quota of core disciples, this is not even a dime in the nine oxen.
"Zi Chen, you still don't want to thank me? I fought hard for these compensations for you." Seeing Zi Chen standing there in a daze with no reaction, the second elder said displeasedly.
Zi Chen reacted and quickly thanked, "Thank you to the second elder, thank you to all the elders, and thank you to Lingwu Sect for your cultivation."
All the elders were very satisfied with Zi Chen's answer. Next to him, Wu Sheng was sneering, his smile full of disdain.
“If you have talent but no backing, it’s useless.”
An inner sect assessment ended here. Some were happy and some were sad. Many disciples saw the reality clearly. The reward for first place and the quota for core disciples were all prepared by the second elder for Wu Sheng, but God's calculations are not as good as those of man.
, suddenly a Zi Chen came out.
He was strong enough and talented enough, but it was a pity that Zi Chen had no backing, so he only got first place, but did not enter the core.
Apart from this, no one knows that the contribution points Zi Chen deserves should be twenty, not ten.
Wang Xiong sneered, murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and left with Wang Meng and others. When he returned, he should figure out how to kill Zi Chen.
Su Mengyao also left. She had expected this scene, and Chen Feng also left.
"Zi Chen, are you okay? Be happy. This is the world." Miaokong walked up and patted Zi Chen on the shoulder to express comfort.
Zi Chen smiled softly.
Lin Xue walked up with red eyes. She wanted to stand up for Zi Chen, but she was powerless. Not even Su Mengyao could do anything about it, let alone her.
The elders also left, and it was time to receive the rewards.
"Five Qi pills, a book of first-class combat skills, and ten contribution points." When he thought of his rewards, Zi Chen's disappointed heart felt a little relieved.
"Let's go and collect the reward first." Miaokong said.
Zi Chen nodded and the three of them went together.