Chapter 6: From Level 3 Soul Power to Level 10, Has the Clan's Second Worst Become the First Genius?
As he spoke, Yu Tianfei looked to his left and right, signaling them to send Ye Tianchen away.
"Ye Tianchen? So he's the object I nurtured! Level 1 innate soul power? No wonder he only had level 3 soul power at twelve years old!"
Hearing Yu Tianfei's words, Ning Rongrong had a sudden realization. But no matter how bad Ye Tianchen's talent was, he was still Ning Rongrong's nurtured object, and it was not up to an outsider to make irresponsible remarks.
"Wait a minute. You said his soul power level is only level three, but I haven't seen it with my own eyes. Besides, he's already standing here. Logically and morally, he should be allowed to take the test. Otherwise, wouldn't it make Uncle Yu, as the clan leader, seem heartless? If you have a grudge, how about we make a bet on whether he can pass the test? What do you think, Uncle Yu?"
[Your behavior has been detected as matching the cloud pet's wishes; favorability +1! Please keep up the good work.]
The voice in her mind filled Ning Rongrong with joy, but it also made her work even harder. She raised her hand to stop Yu Tianhu and Yu Tianlong from taking down Ye Tianchen, and turned to look at Yu Yuanzhen.
"Rongrong, you mustn't be rude. This is a family matter of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan. How dare you, an outsider, interfere?"
"Brother Yuanzhen, I have failed to raise my daughter properly, and I apologize on her behalf."
Ning Fengzhi bowed to Yu Yuanzhen to apologize, and did not forget to turn around and scold his daughter.
"Brother Fengzhi, you flatter me. Rongrong is a person of pure heart. Yu Tianfei and Ye Tianchen, right? Do you two have any objections to Rongrong's suggestion?"
Yu Yuanzhen chuckled and waved his hand, but when he looked at Yu Tianfei and Ye Tianchen below the stage, his expression had become blank.
"Reporting to the clan leader, I have no objection, but I don't know if this good-for-nothing dares to gamble. After all, he's just a clown who tries to attract attention."
Yu Tianfei was eager to see Ye Tianchen make a fool of himself, and he readily accepted the bet.
"I agree."
Ignoring the disdainful look from Yu Tianfei, Ye Tianchen responded in a deep voice.
"By the way, a bet without a prize is a bit boring. How about this: if Ye Tianchen passes the test, you have to kneel down and kowtow to him to admit your mistake, and vice versa. How about that?"
Reaching the bet was just Ning Rongrong's first step; the prize that followed was her real goal.
"Rongrong!"
The cane struck the ground with a crisp "thud," and Ning Fengzhi, his brows slightly furrowed, looked at his daughter expressionlessly.
Realizing that her father was truly angry this time, Ning Rongrong stuck out half of her pink tongue and obediently lowered her head.
[Your behavior has been detected as matching the cloud pet's wishes; favorability +1! Please keep up the good work.]
The voice in her mind rang out again, bringing a smile to Ning Rongrong's face, who had been looking down.
"Brother Fengzhi, don't be angry. Kids are just playful. It's alright."
Yu Yuanzhen frowned at first, then regained his composure. He forced a smile, waved his hand as if he didn't care, and then looked at Yu Tianfei and Ye Tianchen.
"You all heard Rongrong's bet. If you regret it now, it's not too late."
Although Yu Yuanzhen was speaking to the two of them, Ye Tianchen still keenly sensed that the other person's gaze lingered on him for a longer time.
"No regrets."
Yu Tianfei couldn't wait to make Ye Tianchen kneel before him, so that Ning Rongrong could see that Ye Tianchen was a hopeless case and that only he, Yu Tianfei, was the true talent worthy of her!
To Yu Tianfei's surprise, Ye Tianchen's reply was equally swift.
"Good, you have guts, Ye Tianchen, right? Come on up. I hope your strength matches your guts."
Yu Yuanzhen narrowed his eyes, stared at Ye Tianchen for a few seconds, and then let out a low chuckle.
Ye Tianchen ignored Yu Yuanzhen's meaningful smile and walked slowly toward the stage.
As soon as Ye Tianchen stood in front of the Soul Testing Pillar, all eyes in the square were on him.
However, most of these gazes were filled with sarcasm, seemingly mocking Ye Tianchen's overestimation of his abilities.
After all, Ye Tianchen was recognized as a good-for-nothing by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan, while Yu Tianfei was a newly emerged number one genius who possessed level 30 soul power at the age of fifteen. Wasn't the outcome obvious when a good-for-nothing faced off against a genius?
Exhaling a breath of stale air, Ye Tianchen raised his hand and slammed it heavily onto the Soul Testing Pillar, releasing his soul power at the same time.
The moment Ye Tianchen released his soul power, the elders present and Yu Yuanzhen on the platform changed their expressions, looking at Ye Tianchen standing in front of the soul testing pillar with surprise.
As for Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, they exchanged a glance before looking at Ning Rongrong, whose beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Tianchen.
A soft white light began to gather on the Soul Testing Pillar, and under the gaze of hundreds of eyes in the arena, it slowly changed into ten.
When the cross appeared, the entire square fell silent, and the gentle autumn breeze seemed to be the only background color of the square.
Only after a short while did a series of uproars erupt, reaching a level of commotion even more intense than when Yu Tianheng and Ning Rongrong were conducting their test.
"Am I seeing things? Level 10 soul power?! Hasn't his soul power level always been level 3?"
"His soul power level was only level three when he was tested last year. Considering his rate of increasing his soul power by two levels in six years, his test result this year should also be level three. How come it's level ten?"
"Could it be that his talent has been restored? Is that why he only needed a year to increase his soul power by seven levels?"
"I would believe it if it were anyone else, but I would never believe it if it were him. Don't forget, he awakened the Luo Sanpao Martial Soul, which doesn't have any concept of recovery talent!"
"Exactly! Rather than believing that good-for-nothing spent a year increasing his soul power by seven levels, I'd rather believe that the Soul Testing Pillar is faulty!"
...
The moment that enormous cross appeared, the mocking smile froze on Yu Tianfei's face. Only when he heard the discussions around him did he seem to be jolted back to his senses.
"That's right! No one can increase their soul power by seven levels in a year, let alone a good-for-nothing like Ye Tianchen who only increased it by two levels in six years?! There must be something wrong with the Soul Testing Pillar!"
Yu Tianfei thought about it more and more and it seemed more and more likely, so he immediately raised his doubts loudly.
As soon as he finished speaking, not only the younger generation in the square, but also the elders on the stage and the clan leader Yu Yuanzhen felt that what Yu Tianfei said made some sense. After all, Ye Tianchen's awakening of the Luo Sanpao Martial Soul was not an isolated case. They knew very well what achievements the last clansman who awakened the Luo Sanpao Martial Soul had made.
"Tianheng, you...."
"Uncle Yu, let me do it."
Yu Yuanzhen originally wanted to send his grandson Yu Tianheng to retest the Soul Testing Pillar to verify whether there was a problem, but Ning Rongrong, who volunteered, beat him to it before he could speak.
"Then I'll have to trouble my niece Rongrong."
Yu Yuanzhen nodded and did not refuse. He didn't care who was being tested; he only cared whether Ye Tianchen's soul power had really increased by seven levels.
[end of the chapter]