The young man in the silver-trimmed robe strode forward with quiet elegance.Every gaze in the manor was drawn to him.
He stopped before Xiao Tian, his lips curled in a faint smile—But his eyes… were deep, like the still waters of an ancient well.
"Young one, your name is Xiao Tian, yes?"
"Y-yes…" Xiao Tian nodded hesitantly.
"I am Bai Wen, a mid-level disciple of the Tianlong Sect,"he introduced himself formally.
"The power you displayed earlier…it is not something an ordinary child should possess.I would like to invite you to take the entrance trial for our sect."
Xiao Tian hesitated.
"I… don't know how to fight…"
"That's fine," Bai Wen replied."Our sect does not judge only by what's on the surface—but by the potential that lies within."
Just then, a mocking voice cut through the air.
"That child? He doesn't even know basic techniques.You want him to take the entrance trial? What are you thinking, Bai Wen?"
The speaker was another disciple of Tianlong Sect—Chen Ji.With sharp features and an arrogant glint in his eyes,he gave Xiao Tian a sneering glance.
"Unless…"Chen Ji smiled coldly,"Boy—do you dare exchange a single move with me?"
Bai Ling, who stood nearby, turned pale.
"No! He's not a fighter!"
But Xiao Tian met Chen Ji's eyes calmly—and nodded slowly.
"…If protecting those who matter means I must stand tall…then I will not back down."
Bai Wen narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Interesting…This child… has spirit."