C24 Conflicts.

In recent years, the Tian Ji Hall disciples monopolized first place in the year-end disciple assessment, Body Refining Stage, and Qi Condensation.

Comparatively speaking, the overall strength of the Tianyun Hall and Tianxiao Hall was slightly inferior. Since the Tianxuan Hall was the most unique in the Four Halls, they had the least disciples.

The Tianxuan Hall was very strict in selecting disciples. Those who were not at the Yellow Rank or above wouldn't be accepted. This rule restricted many people who wanted to join the Tianxuan Hall.

With their subtle demands from their students and inferior strength towards the Tian Ji Hall, most of the geniuses who had awakened high grade Battle Spirit were reluctant to join. This resulted in Tian Ji Hall suppressing the Tianxuan Hall.

Now fewer disciples were joining the Tianxuan Hall. However, those who truly acknowledged the Tianxuan Mansion knew that the Tianxuan Hall actually had a very strong foundation. Their hall master's strength was unfathomable, but he was subtle and never bothered to compete with the other three halls for benefits.

After Ye Feng took the disciple's waist tag, he and Chu Han continued to walk. With this token, Ye Feng was considered a true disciple of the Tianxuan Hall.

They soon passed by an extremely wide-open area that looked like an open square, surrounded by majestic palace buildings.

The square was densely packed with people. They were all dressed like disciples of the Martial Mansion, mostly from the other three halls outside of the Tianxuan Hall.

In the middle of the square stood two huge steles that seemed to lead straight to the sky.

"Ranking of Body Refining Stage and Qi Condensation,"

Ye Feng read the words carved on top of the two steles.

Written under the big characters were names. Neither tablet had more nor fewer people but exactly ten names engraved on it. These names emitted a faint Light of Elemental Energy.

The words seemed to have been carved with tools. However, upon closer inspection, one would discover that they were actually formed from elemental energy. It was very mysterious.

"Senior Brother Chu, what is that?"

Ye Feng asked Chu Han, who was walking beside him.

"This is the Heavenly Profound Ranking of the Tianxuan Mansion. The disciples who were cultivating in the Tianxuan Mansion were at the Body Refining Stage Qi Condensation, which was why they had these two List. Those who could engrave their names were the most outstanding geniuses in the two realms of the Tianxuan Mansion,"

Chu Han explained to Ye Feng with a serious expression.

While they were talking, they found themselves in front of the Heavenly Profound Ranking and the two steles.

"Then, how do we enter these two List?"

Ye Feng asked again. He seemed very curious about the Heavenly Profound Ranking.

The list piqued his interest because Chen Aotian was in the first three names on the Qi Condensation List.

Chen Aotian was ranked third in the Tianxuan Mansion Qi Condensation Ranking. This undoubtedly proved Chen Aotian's strength.

"At every end of the year, the Martial Mansion will hold an annual examination in which the disciples of the Four Halls will compete in the same arena. They will be ranked in the Body Refining Stage and the top ten in the Qi Condensation. Then, they will be able to enter the Heavenly Profound Ranking and enjoy endless glory."

Chu Han's eyes sparkled as he explained with full of determination. He seemed to see himself on the scene with a big smile on his face.

In another three months, it would be the opening of the Martial Mansion's examination again. At that time, he would have to engrave his name on the exam that he regrettably failed last year.

"Is there something else besides the examination?"

Ye Feng continued to inquire. He knew that Senior Brother Chu must be very strong to become Yue Gu's disciple. However, Ye Feng didn't see his name on the two steles. It seemed like Senior Brother Chu really wanted to enter the lists.

"Yes. Apparently, if you think you have enough strength to defeat anyone from the lists, you can challenge him. If he agrees, then you must defeat him. Then you can replace him on the lists."

Chu Han answered.

Ye Feng's eyes sparkled. The second method Chu Han mentioned seemed more simple.

He believed that with the Heavenly Profound Ranking, many Tianxuan Mansion disciples would train harder because of this list. However, there seemed to be a competitive relationship between them that triggered a lot of contradictions, which could lead to a large number of conflicts.

It was a smart move for the Tianxuan Mansion to set up two sets of lists to encourage their disciples to improve.

"Got it!"

Ye Feng looked at Chu Han with a smile. "Senior Brother Chu must be very powerful. In the year-end examination, Senior Brother Chu will definitely enter this List."

"Chu Han? A trash like him wants to enter the Heavenly Profound Ranking? You think too highly of him!"

A cold, domineering voice suddenly interrupted them.

Ye Feng and Chu Han frowned. They turned around and saw three young men walking towards them.

Judging from their clothes, they were all from the Tian Ji Hall. A skinny young man seemed to be their leader. He was staring at Ye Feng and Chu Han as if he was mocking them.

The other two men were also snickering at them. Their eyes were filled with pride as if they found Ye Feng and Chu Han funny.

"Zheng Chao!"

Chu Han's eyes were cold. He was staring at Zheng Chao, who had a smirk on his face as he ambled towards them. "What does talking to Junior Brother Ye have to do with you? Zheng Chao, you always love to meddle in other people's affairs!"

"Haha!"

The three young men stopped in front of Ye Feng and Chu Han. Zheng Chao sneered, "It has nothing to do with me. I just don't like you daydreaming, that's all. "

Zheng Chao curled his lips coldly. He looked at Chu Han arrogantly and said, "In three months, it will be the Martial Mansion test again. By that time, I, Zheng Chao, will not only climb the Heavenly Profound Ranking, but my name will continue to move forward. And you, Chu Han, will still be below me,"

Chu Han furrowed his brows. " You really are shameless. From what I remembered, you used despicable means to injure me last Martial Mansion's examination. So how could you be a match for me?"

Ye Feng listened quietly and instantly understood the whole story. It turned out that Chu Han and Zheng Chao had been enemies for a long time.

Zheng Chao fought with Chu Han during the year-end exam last year. Zheng Chao had used despicable means to defeat Chu Han, preventing him from entering the Heavenly Profound Ranking.

He then looked at the Heavenly Profound Ranking, Body Refining Stage List. Indeed, Zheng Chao's name was carved into the tenth position, the position that should have belonged to Chu Han.

'This Zheng Chao is really a despicable person,'

Ye Feng thought. His eyes flashed with a cold light as he continued to observe.

Many people in the square noticed a conflict happening. They slowly surrounded them, intrigued by the situation. Some even gathered to secretly discussed it.

"Your loss. If you can't beat me, there's gotta be another reason. You're not even worthy of being my opponent. Chu Han, you better not show up in front of me." Zheng Chao looked at the both of them with contempt and said, "You two, get lost!"

His voice was particularly harsh to hear.

Chu Han didn't move, but he had a terrifying look on his face. When Zheng Chao entered the Heavenly Profound Ranking, he had received a generous reward from the Martial Mansion. Furthermore, his strength had transformed.

If he were to fight Zheng Chao then and there, he might really not be a match for him.

"Zheng Chao, you shouldn't be too proud of yourself. We'll see each other again in the examination venue!"

Chu Han gritted his teeth as if he was very unwilling to give up. He looked at Ye Feng and said in a low voice, "Junior Brother Ye, let's go!"

Ye Feng raised his eyebrows, but he did not leave.

"Wait a minute,"

Ye Feng said calmly. "You two, get lost!" Zheng Chao suddenly shouted at both of them. He had already scolded Ye Feng, but Ye Feng wouldn't listen to anyone's order even if Zheng Chao was very strong.

"Junior Brother Ye, what are you doing?"

Chu Han was stunned. He couldn't understand what Ye Feng meant.

Zheng Chao's two minions stepped in front of Ye Feng. They looked at him coldly and said, "Are you deaf? Zheng Chao told you to get lost. Didn't you hear that?"

They were all Seventh Layer of Body Refining Stage warriors. Zheng Chao was Day xuanbang strong. Since he was very powerful, the two of them took the initiative to follow him. Occasionally, they obtained some benefits.

They didn't dare provoke Chu Han since he was stronger than them and could only bully a Sixth Layer of Body Refining Stage like Ye Feng to show off their power.

"I heard it,"

Ye Feng replied indifferently. He was suprisingly calm.

"Then go away. Do you want us to beat you?"

the one with an overbearing aura shouted at Ye Feng.

"The two of you will beat me?"

Ye Feng sneered. His expression was full of mock and contempt.

"I don't know what's wrong with the Tian Ji Hall. They seemed to let out animals who hurt people. Do you think the Tianxuan Mansion is a breeding base for beasts?"

"Is he crazy? How could he offend Zheng Chao?"

The crowd was shocked by Ye Feng's sarcastic note. Zheng Chao was Day xuanbang strong, and his strength was far beyond ordinary people. Furthermore, the people around him were also incomparably domineering. He was not someone a new disciple like Ye Feng could offend.

However, his words had completely offended Zheng Chao and his minions. How could Zheng Chao and the others let him go?

"Who is he? How could he be so stupid as to provoke Zheng Chao and the others? He is finished!"

Someone in the crowd sighed as if they were pitying Ye Feng.

The Tianxuan Mansion abided by the law of the jungle. They never restricted the fights between disciples, and their fights were very cruel. Ye Feng had offended Zheng Chao and the others. Would he still live a good life?

"Are you courting death?"

The other one of the two young men asked Ye Feng. His aura was extremely cold.

"If you want to hurt Junior Brother, you have to get through me first!"

Chu Han stood in front of Ye Feng, afraid that he might get hurt.

"You are no match for them, Junior Brother Ye. Go back to the hall and ask for help!"

Chu Han anxiously ordered Ye Feng.

His actions warmed Ye Feng's heart. Senior Brother Chu was a good man.

"Trash, your opponent is me. Why are you protecting him?"

This time, Zheng Chao's voice rang again.