Sect Master, Ye Chen's strength…" the Grand Elder stammered, still trying to process what had just happened.
His eyes flickered between Ye Chen and Sect Master Yun Yun, disbelief written all over his face.
Yun Yun's expression remained serene, as though Ye Chen's performance was nothing out of the ordinary.
"This child has been working hard. He recently broke through to the Grand Fighter Realm," she said casually, as though announcing something insignificant.
"W-what did you say?!"
The Grand Elder almost choked on his own breath. His head snapped toward Ye Chen, who stood confidently on the stage like a king surveying his domain.
"A… a Grand Fighter at fifteen years old?!" he gasped. "How is that even possible?!"
The other elders around them were equally dumbfounded.
They stared at Ye Chen as if they were seeing a mythical beast.
"Fifteen years old… and already a Grand Fighter Realm expert…" one elder murmured, trembling.
"Since the founding of the Cloud Mist Sect, there has never been such a genius!" another exclaimed.
The entire high platform fell silent as they absorbed this shocking revelation. None of them could find words to describe their astonishment.
Finally, one elder broke the silence, bowing respectfully toward Yin Yun.
"Congratulations, Sect Master, for guiding such a prodigious disciple! With Ye Chen, our Cloud Mist Sect will surely rise to unprecedented glory!"
"Indeed!" another elder chimed in quickly.
"Ye Chen's future achievements will bring prosperity to us all."
In an instant, the other elders joined in, each offering their flattery.
None of them dared to say anything negative. It was clear to everyone now that Ye Chen was destined to become the future leader of the sect.
Yun Yun's lips curved into a satisfied smile.
When the noise settled, she spoke in a calm, decisive tone.
"After this tournament concludes," she announced, "I have decided to officially appoint Ye Chen as the Young Sect Master of our Cloud Mist Sect. What do you all think?"
Her gaze swept over the elders like a blade, sharp and challenging.
This time, she thought, none of you can object.
The Grand Elder and the others exchanged glances. A brief silence followed… and then, in unison, they bowed deeply.
"Sect Master is wise!" they declared.
"Ye Chen becoming the Young Sect Master will ensure the sect's rise to greatness!"
Their voices rang out without hesitation. Not a single elder dared to oppose her.
They weren't fools....opposing Ye Chen now would be the same as seeking their own destruction.
Yun Yun's smile deepened, her eyes filled with pride as she looked at Ye Chen standing tall on the arena stage.
"I believe Ye Chen will not disappoint us," she said softly, her tone full of confidence.
From this day forth, the name Ye Chen would be remembered throughout the entire Cloud Mist Sect… as the unrivaled prodigy destined to lead them into a new era of glory
The arena was silent for a moment after Cloud Tao's crushing defeat, then whispers broke out among the Cloud Mist Sect disciples.
"I didn't expect Senior Brother Ye Chen to be this terrifyingly strong!"
"Even Senior Brother Cloud Tao, who had already reached the Fighter Realm, was defeated by him in a single move!"
"Ye Chen's strength must have already surpassed the initial stage of the Fighter Realm. It's definitely far beyond what we imagined!"
The disciples stared at Ye Chen with wide, awed eyes. The oppressive pressure of his presence made their knees weak.
No one dared to step onto the stage to challenge him now.
Ye Chen's goal had been achieved perfectly.
Ever since he had defeated Cloud Tao so decisively, no one was willing to risk their one and only chance to challenge him.
In this tournament, each disciple was allowed only one challenge. Losing meant elimination, with no second chance.
Who would willingly throw away their only opportunity just to face an opponent they had zero chance of beating?
A foolish act like that would just humiliate them.
Cloud Tao, humbled by his defeat, had also become far more composed. Instead of rushing back up to fight, he sat cross-legged at the edge of the arena, silently circulating his energy to restore his depleted battle qi.
Meanwhile, on the other platforms, several disciples with decent confidence tried their luck. But unlike Ye Chen and Cloud Tao, they lacked the prestige and strength to intimidate challengers.
The moment they stepped up, waves of other disciples eagerly rushed to challenge them.
One by one, these overconfident fighters were quickly overwhelmed and knocked off the stage after only a few rounds.
The tournament was brutally competitive.
After recovering his strength, Cloud Tao took over another platform. With his Fighter Realm strength, he barely managed to withstand the relentless challenges and finally secured his spot by defending the stage until the end.
Ye Chen, on the other hand, didn't even need to lift another finger.
With just one single battle, he had already secured the first place in the tournament. It was almost laughably easy.
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When the event officially ended, Sect Master Yun Yun walked over to Ye Chen with a rare warm smile. Her beautiful eyes reflected deep pride as she looked at her disciple.
"Ye Chen, you did well today," she said softly.
Ye Chen bowed slightly. "Thank you, Teacher."
Yun Yun was inwardly satisfied.
At just fifteen years old, Ye Chen had already reached the Grand Fighter Realm.
Even across the entire Jia Ma Empire, there was no other genius who could compare to him.
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