So it comes to this, Twelfth Prince, Duke Heng, Prince An Qing, Hall Master Tian Guang, these are four individuals that could be called heaven-reaching!
Because of an Inner Hall examination?
The crowd couldn’t help but turn their gaze towards Lin Yue, most understood in their hearts that these important figures were probably here because of the Seventeenth Prince...
At that moment, a streak of light flew from deep within the Ancestor Hall and landed in front of the main gate of the forecourt.
It was surprisingly a middle-aged man dressed in a green robe, looking quite ordinary without any extraordinary aura.
But when he landed on the ground, there seemed to be an invisible, vast pressure that spread out, instantly silencing everyone present.
The square, which had been somewhat noisy just moments before, fell silent in an instant.
That oppressive force did not seem to come from the man in green himself, but from... heaven and earth?
"Ladies and gentlemen."
The man in green said indifferently, "I will preside over this Inner Hall examination."
Lin Yue immediately confirmed.
So this person was the Hall Master Tian Guang?
The Hall Master Tian Guang waved his hand, and an object the size of a palm was thrown out.
The object tumbled in mid-air, quickly enlarging and transforming into a colossal trapezoidal staircase-shaped Magic Treasure, slowly settling on the open ground.
It was about ten or more zhang in height, and with one step, Hall Master Tian Guang ascended to the highest platform.
Then with another wave of his hand, four chairs suddenly appeared on the platform.
"Prince Cheng, Duke Heng, Prince An Qing."
Hall Master Tian Guang began, "Since the three of you have come to my Ancestor Hall, please take a seat and join me in observing this Inner Hall examination."
Duke Heng stepped forward and immediately appeared on the high platform.
Following that, another streak of light ascended.
It was strikingly a handsome man with white hair, wearing a jade crown and the attire of a Commandery Prince, his lips thin, giving him an ice-cold demeanor.
Duke Heng and the Twelfth Prince, Lin Yue had seen before; this man must be Prince An Qing.
Soon after, another figure appeared on the platform, dressed in Princely attire, wearing a crown with seven pearls, young and handsome, elegant and amiable, with a gentle smile like a spring breeze at the corner of his lips.
It was indeed the Twelfth Prince, Prince Cheng.
"Your Highness, please take your seat."
The Hall Master Tian Guang gestured invitingly.
Although he was the presider of this Inner Hall examination, a prince was still a prince after all.
"Hall Master Tian Guang need not be so formal with me," the Twelfth Prince smiled faintly and took his seat.
"Prince An Qing, Duke Heng, please sit."
Hall Master Tian Guang then looked towards Prince An Qing and Duke Heng; once they were seated, he took the middle chair.
Then, with a gaze filled with oppressive force, he scanned the fifty-three participants below and his voice resonated across the plaza:
"The Inner Hall examination, as usual, is a battle to the death. The opponents for the death battles will be sent by our Ancestor Hall. You will engage in round after round of death battles, and the last three standing will qualify as Inner Hall disciples of the Ancestor Hall."
He paused, "As Inner Hall disciples, you may apprentice under any Hall Master and at least become a nominal disciple. If your mentor favors you, you could be taken as an Inner Sect disciple, or even a True Disciple depending on your performance."
As soon as Hall Master Tian Guang’s words were spoken, although the crowd had already known the benefits, they were naturally filled with uncontrollable delight.
Apprentice under the Hall Masters?
Even being a nominal disciple was like clinging to a colossal pillar of the heavens.
If one were lucky enough to become an Inner Sect Disciple or even a True Disciple, that would be hitting the jackpot!
The status of the Hall Masters of the Ancestor Hall was not much less than that of a prince; moreover, the members of the Ancestor Hall were highly united, unlike the strife among princes.
At that moment, the eyes of many examinees in the hall shone brightly.
Many examinees might not even have a Great Cultivator backing them; if they could become a disciple of a Hall Master, they would truly ascend to the skies in one step!
Even the progeny of princes and dukes were eager to apprentice under a Hall Master.
"If I could be an apprentice to a Hall Master, with the support of the Twelfth Prince and the Hall Master as my Master, the position of Duke Heng would surely be inherited by me! I must... I must become an Inner Hall disciple."
This was Qi Tianxing’s inner voice.
"If I could apprentice under a Hall Master, even a Princely Heir would have to treat me with great respect; reviving the family would be within easy reach, a great opportunity not to be missed..."
"Very good, learning from them is just the beginning. If a Great Cultivator taught me, I might never hope to become a Martial Saint in my lifetime. but having a Martial Saint personally teach me, my chances would be a lot greater. I must succeed."
"I’ve stirred up such a big trouble, I can only hide my name, but if I have the support of a Hall Master, those enemies wouldn’t dare touch me, and then..."
One by one, the minds of the examinees became lively, filled with immense desire.
How could they pass up such a hard-to-come-by opportunity?
"Apprentice under a Hall Master?"
Lin Yue stood among the crowd, silently thinking, "According to what the Human Ancestor said, as long as I can enter the Inner Hall, with his method, I have a great chance of becoming the direct disciple of any Hall Master..."