"You'll be fine. Believe in yourself. You're the best." Yi Tianyun nodded at Jiu Lingyun, offering some encouragement.
"Yi, I won't let you down!" Jiu Lingyun's voice was firm. She didn't want to bring shame to Yi Tianyun. 'I've worked so hard for so long,' she thought, 'it's time to properly repay him.'
She then turned and walked toward the assessment grounds. Yi Tianyun watched her back as she left, nodding slightly.
Since the assessment was conducted in batches, some Outer Disciples were still waiting outside.
"I bet she'll collapse after one or two waves at most. You have to get past the ninth wave to become an Official Disciple. Can she really do that?"
"Whatever, let's just watch. No matter the outcome, she's guaranteed to join Merak Palace as an Official Disciple. It sure is nice to have connections!"
"Exactly. Maybe we should go have a word with Elder Yi, too?"
"Forget it. I'm not doing that. I'm going to get into Merak Palace on my own merits!"
