Chapter 474 - 360: Cultivation Test, Shocking Everyone, Forced Recruitment? (2)

To reach the Middle Stage of Void Refining before thirty, that kind of talent isn’t mediocre at all. As long as he doesn’t fall, he’s destined to step into the Tribulation Crossing Stage later.

He even has a chance to achieve the Immortal Body.

A prodigy like this is exactly who every sect wants to recruit.

Even Yu Tingting, who had just been arrogant as hell, now looked absolutely stunned.

She never imagined that this plain-looking young guy had a cultivation higher than hers?

The attention that used to belong to her was now completely stolen by Lin Chang’sheng.

"Senior Brother Zhou, which sect does he belong to?"

Yu Tingting asked Zhou Qibai.

Zhou Qibai glanced at Lin Chang’sheng, but had no idea either.

"Never seen him before—could he be a rising star?"

Zhou Qibai was totally confused too.

Normally, they’d already have heard of a talent like this.

"Looks like Piaomiao Sect just got another major opponent!"

Yu Tingting stared at Lin Chang’sheng, clear dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Maybe it was more that Lin Chang’sheng was even better than her—what she felt most was jealousy.

"Middle Stage of Void Refining, eligible to enter the Sect Tournament!"

The elder sitting high above spoke up, eyes shining with excitement.

Although there were a lot of prodigies here to compete, only a very few ever reached Middle Stage of Void Refining.

Any one of these prodigies could become a lord-tier powerhouse after today.

Lin Chang’sheng didn’t care how these people saw him—once granted entry, he strode right out.

Then it was Zhao Shuang’Er’s turn for the test. Zhao Shuang’Er was only Early Stage of Divinity Transformation, but she still managed to qualify thanks to her talents.

After that, the two prepared to climb to the Refining God Sect summit.

But as Lin Chang’sheng and Zhao Shuang’Er had just left, a group of five blocked Lin Chang’sheng’s path.

Standing ahead was a middle-aged man and four young men.

All these guys were huge, easily over six-foot-three.

The middle-aged man’s cultivation was Late Stage of Integration, and among the youths, the weakest was Early Stage of Divinity Transformation, the strongest was Early Stage of Void Refining.

They were probably disciples from a major sect too.

"You need something?"

Lin Chang’sheng said coldly.

He hated this kind of blocking-the-road crap.

"Brother, with talent like yours, may I ask which sect you hail from? Our Vajra Sect has never heard of anyone like you."

The leader, the middle-aged man, spoke slowly.

He was obviously a Vajra Sect elder.

"No comment."

Lin Chang’sheng snapped coldly, ready to leave.

But with their own elder present, these guys didn’t fear Lin Chang’sheng at all.

One of the younger men stepped up and blocked Lin Chang’sheng again.

"I’m guessing you’re unaffiliated, right? Why not join us in Vajra Sect — there’s plenty of benefits for you!"

After cutting off Lin Chang’sheng, the young disciple made his pitch.

Clearly, they wanted to snatch Lin Chang’sheng up for Vajra Sect before he even hit the Celestial Pride List.

If Lin Chang’sheng got a good result, it’d be thanks to Vajra Sect.

And that way, other sects wouldn’t get the chance to extend their olive branch to him.

Of course Lin Chang’sheng knew what they wanted.

Not to mention Vajra Sect isn’t even a top-ten force.

Even the top ten sects aren’t necessarily worth his time.

Lin Chang’sheng was aiming for the top three powerhouses.

"I appreciate the offer, but get out of the way."

Lin Chang’sheng turned them down.

Vajra Sect was basically third-rate in his eyes—he wouldn’t even bother to look, let alone join them.

And their tactics were downright distasteful to him.

"Kid, don’t refuse a toast only to drink a penalty! You think you’re hot shit just because you’ve got a little talent? We could make you disappear before the tournament even starts—you believe that?"

The disciple at Early Stage of Void Refining decided that if a nice invitation didn’t work, threats would.

That, in turn, pissed Lin Chang’sheng off.

"Oh?"

Lin Chang’sheng stared at the guy, not out of respect, but to make sure he remembered his face. This man was marked for death!

"Then I’d love to see how you plan to make me disappear!"

Primordial Energy surged like mad inside Lin Chang’sheng.

If they weren’t at the Refining God Sect right now, he’d probably have already killed the guy.

"What’s happening over there? Vajra Sect is trying to forcibly recruit that young man!"

"Looks like it. The guy isn’t willing, and now they want to use force!"

"Yeah! It’s way out of line—who does business like that?"

"But unless he’s got someone powerful behind him, he’s in trouble!"

"Exactly. He might be strong among the youths, but compared to sect elders, he’s no match!"

...

The surrounding disciples realized the tension between Lin Chang’sheng and Vajra Sect, and started paying close attention.

"Youthful pride isn’t a bad thing, but you’ve got to know your limits. Throwing yourself at a brick wall isn’t wise! I’m genuinely inviting you to join Vajra Sect—think it over carefully!"

Vajra Sect’s elder spoke up.

What he really meant: maybe his disciples can’t handle Lin Chang’sheng, but if he wanted him dead, it’d be as easy as raising a hand—so don’t be stupid.

He finished, and the Vajra Sect elder unleashed his massive Late Stage of Integration pressure, pinning Lin Chang’sheng in place, crushing the dirt beneath his feet into a crater.

That made the murderous intent in Lin Chang’sheng’s eyes blaze even hotter.

"So you bully the young with the old, huh? Shameless—Vajra Sect really stooped this low?"

Just as Lin Chang’sheng was in a tight spot, Gu Shan stomped over, each step heavy. Then he unleashed his Mahayana Stage power.

The Vajra Sect elder immediately started sweating bullets, utterly shocked.

This punk has a Mahayana Stage protector behind him?

Shit, kicked the wrong target! Thought they were just a couple loose cultivators!

"M-misunderstanding—"

The Vajra Sect elder instantly started apologizing. After all, his opponent was a whole realm above him; there was no way he was a match.

If a fight broke out, the other side could kill him in seconds.

"Misunderstanding? Doesn’t look like it to me! Where’s all that swagger you had when bullying the youth just now?"

Gu Shan cranked up the pressure even more, forcing the Vajra Sect elder to drop to his knees and shatter the ground beneath him.

"Senior, it really was a misunderstanding! Our elder only wanted him to join our sect—no harm meant!"

One disciple tried to plead, but Gu Shan just swatted him away like a fly. If Gu Shan hadn’t held back, that disciple would already be dead as a doornail.

"Adults are talking—kids keep quiet!"

Gu Shan glared down at the Vajra Sect elder. "I’ll give you two options. Either crawl away on your knees, or die here—pick one!"

Hearing that, the Vajra Sect elder’s face flushed crimson.

He was supposedly a mighty Integration powerhouse, always respected.

But right now, in front of everyone, he’s expected to crawl away—utter humiliation!

How could he ever show his face again?

But if he refused, dying here would be much worse!

"Elder, no! Worst case, just die!"

The other three disciples were furious—the Vajra Sect had never been humiliated like this before!

"No?"

Gu Shan’s eyes blazed, scaring the Vajra Sect elder so badly his heart nearly stopped.

"I’ll go, I’ll go—"

The Vajra Sect elder spoke, dragging his heavy legs, crawling away on his knees.

Watching, Lin Chang’sheng felt incredibly satisfied.

Having a Mahayana Stage bouncer cover your back is pure luxury!

But even now—with the Vajra Sect elder forced to crawl off—he wasn’t about to let things slide.

It’s fine not to be sharp, but if someone’s that vicious on the inside, they cannot be allowed to live.

Lin Chang’sheng had already seen the intent to kill in the guy’s eyes.

If Gu Shan weren’t here, that guy wouldn’t have backed off so easily!

If he let him live, trouble would brew down the line.

"You’ve got balls! Vajra Sect will remember this!"

Before leaving, the strongest Vajra Sect disciple spat out a threat!

Too bad—his death is already decided.

Lin Chang’sheng didn’t bother responding; there’s nothing worth saying to people like that.

"Vajra Sect elders must not be allowed to stay alive!"

As he passed Gu Shan, Lin Chang’sheng spoke quietly.

Gu Shan’s brows rose—he didn’t expect this kid to be so merciless inside.

Looks like he’d underestimated Lin Chang’sheng.

As for the Vajra Sect disciple—Lin Chang’sheng’d have to kill him himself to truly be satisfied.