Jiang Ning had done all that he could.

He couldn't take the test on Liu Qing's behalf. But of course, if he did that, no test would pose a challenge to him.

He was born to be a champion.

"I can," Liu Qing said instinctively and nodded. "There's no question about it!"

Time sped by.

It was time to take the test.

Except for a subtle hint of restraint coloring the look on her face, Liu Qing seemed like her usual self.

But Jiang Ning knew that she had been holding her emotions back for a very long time. All she needed now was an outlet.

The thunderous pounding of the war drums filled the field. Tension filled the air instantly.

Members from the various factions had arrived in troves.

Numerous disciples from the Inner Court, the Outer Court and the Portico had come to help their elders survey and pick out gifted participants.

This was their opportunity to identify potential talents. It was also the Inner Court disciples' chance of rising to the next level. Everyone treasured this opportunity dearly. Liu Chuandao had arrived!

The crowd got excitedly instantly. Everyone started cheering for the sect leader.

He raised his hand, gesturing for the crowd to calm down, then beckoned to Zhang Heng. The latter approached him immediately.

"We should start soon."

"Understood," replied Zhang Heng.

As he turned away, he gave the person seated next to Liu Chuandao a look. The other man understood what he was trying to tell him instantly and nodded. Everyone sat down.

Liu Chuandao eyed the disciples on the field. They were buzzing with excitement. He seemed composed and it was hard to tell what he was feeling or thinking. He was actually secretly sighing.

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Few young people chose to join Qingshan Sect nowadays. Year after year, the few who had done so had shown less talent than the previous batch.

The current batch of Portico disciples was no match for the Portico disciples from other sects.

Qingshan Sect had occupied a

unique position since it had been established and that was why the other sect's remained cautious Qingshan Sect. Without its unique status, it would have been destroyed a long time ago.

"Chief Liu, I heard that Third Miss is participating in the test today," said the man seated next to him with a smile.

"That's right. I hope she won't disappoint me this time," replied Liu Chuandao as he nodded.

"That won't happen. Third Miss is extremely talented. In my young master's eyes, she's the perfect lady," the man added. "We'll treat her as a princess if she were to marry our young master."

Liu Chuandao laughed. "You might be in for a surprise. She's failed the test a few times."

"She's going to pass this time," the man said. "Besides seeking Third Miss' hand in marriage, we've also come to witness her growth. I have faith in her. She won't disappoint you."

Liu Chuandao didn't say anything. He pointed at the field and instructed the participants to get ready. The test was going to start anytime now. The crowd's attention shifted onto the field

immediately.

Meanwhile.

Liu Qing was seated on the field and took deep breaths. She didn't look nervous, but she was indeed feeling a little nervous.

This was her last chance.

If she were to lose this time, she might have to get married. It would be to an asshole whom she had always disliked. Plus, she would be an embarrassment to her father.

"If I lose..."

"You won't."

Jiang Ning interrupted her before she was done talking.

"You're not going to lose. I've taken a look." Jiang Ning's eyes swept the field and paused on the faces of the other Inner Court disciples. "They're too weak. Many of them aren't even fit to be your rival."

"But..."

"There are no 'buts'," said Jiang Ning. "I trained you. I can tell you confidently that they're not your match."

Such encouraging words!

It did seem like Jiang Ning was praising himself instead of her though.

"Got it. I'm going to win!"

Liu Qing nodded seriously and took a deep breath. In that instant, she felt brave and sure of herself.

She turned and surveyed the field. She caught Zhang Heng speaking to a few people in the distance. Those seemed to be the strongest disciples in the Inner Court. Were they going to participate in the test too?