Chapter 56: The Start Of The Assessment
There were a lot of children, so Han Yu tried to be as observant as he could.
"I need to know who can be a challenge for me," Han Yu thought to himself, scanning the crowd. He reckoned there weren't more than twenty individuals who looked remotely strong. The rest? Well, they were about as intimidating as a sack of rice.
Just as he finished his analysis, the fierce-looking elder on the dais finally stood up, his gaze sweeping over the new recruits like an eagle searching for the weakest chick in the nest.
Han Yu instinctively straightened his back.
"Let's hope I don't end up as the chick," he thought, resisting the urge to gulp.
He noticed some of the children stepping back.
'Hah, they lost already,' Han Yu thought smugly. 'Compared to the Ghostly Man, this guy looks downright friendly.' He maintained a neutral expression, determined not to let his thoughts show.
"I am Elder Nie Jing!" the man announced, his voice booming across the field. "And I shall be overseeing your recruitment today."
"We greet Elder Nie Jing!" all the children chorused, including Han Yu, though he was fairly certain his greeting was at least 20% more enthusiastic than some of the others.
"Hmm... You all have been given a great opportunity today..." Elder Nie Jing continued, his gaze piercing through the crowd. "It is a rare opportunity that many die to obtain, so be grateful... but also be vigilant, for this opportunity is still beyond an arm's reach. You must prove your worth. Show us that you are worthy of our sect!"
The children reacted in various ways. Some became anxious, looking as if they were already planning their escape routes. Others remained carefree, either too confident or too dumb to care. A few, like Han Yu, were brimming with confidence—or at least faking it really well.