Suddenly, the expression on Third Master’s face turned strange.

"You refused the core disciple’s spot before, and now you want to participate in this Promotion Ceremony. Do you realize how dangerous this Promotion Ceremony is? It’s not enough to just have strength to advance. There are many complexities involved. Besides! Sigh, why put yourself through this?"

After speaking, he shook his head and sighed.

Ye Luo understood that Third Master meant that Ye Luo’s strength was not impressive, and by participating in this Promotion Ceremony, wasn’t he seeking death?

It wouldn’t matter if Ye Luo died, but who would treat the Ice Princess’s illness?

Ye Luo hadn’t revealed his true strength, so he wasn’t upset by Third Master’s concerns.

"Senior, I’ve said it before, I’m not someone who relies on others. I wish to prove my own strength!" Ye Luo said determinedly.

However, Third Master found it a bit puzzling, wondering when Ye Luo had said such a thing.

But regardless, the Ice Princess’s illness was more urgent.

"Sigh, once you register, even the Clan Leader can’t interfere, because the disciple’s information will be known to the totem. Now, you have to participate in the Promotion Ceremony. Take these resources and absorb them quickly; they should help your strength!"

Unexpectedly, he handed over a hardship ring.

Instantly, Ye Luo’s eyes lit up, and he immediately accepted it.

Not taking advantage would be foolish, wouldn’t it?

Upon inspection, Ye Luo was immediately overjoyed.

Various resources were piled up like a small mountain inside, and there were quite a few crystal stones. He had indeed hit the jackpot this time.

"Senior, I apologize!" Ye Luo grinned mischievously.

Third Master felt a bit displeased, thinking, do you look apologetic at all?

But in the urgent situation, he had no time to worry about such things.

"During the Promotion Ceremony, remember, the opponent will aim to kill. If you feel you can’t match them, do not beg for mercy. You must use all your strength to withstand the opponent’s blow and protect your life, letting the opponent’s strength knock you out of the ring to save your life! Of course, saying it is easy, but achieving this is extremely difficult! Sigh, hopefully, you’ll have a bit of luck!"

His words conveyed absolutely no confidence in Ye Luo.

This was because Ye Luo’s displayed strength was too weak, leading Third Master to this attitude.

Ye Luo nodded slightly, naturally not taking these words to heart.

"Oh, the Ice Princess wishes to see you!" Third Master suddenly said.

It seemed he was too anxious and had forgotten this matter.

Ye Luo had already anticipated this, so he followed Third Master to the lakeside.

For some reason, both the Ice Princess and Third Master seemed to meet Ye Luo by this lakeside.

Previously, Ye Luo didn’t understand the power of the totem, but now, being so close to it, he was naturally very cautious.

He hid his body’s strength and was exceedingly careful even when walking.

Soon, he saw the Ice Princess standing elegantly by the lake, resembling a waiting stone.

Upon seeing Ye Luo, she immediately approached.

However, her expression was unusually anxious.

"Young Master, why are you participating in that Promotion Ceremony? Last time, you refused the core disciple status; we thought you weren’t interested in these things!" she said immediately.

Ye Luo smiled, "I just want to prove myself without relying on others’ strength to get what I want!"

The Ice Princess hesitated, her expression growing even sadder.

"But if something happens to you, what will we do then?"

Finishing, she lowered her head in deep thought.

Moments later, she suddenly looked up and took out a curved blade.

The curved blade was short, like a child’s toy, but seeing it, Third Master’s face changed drastically.

"Princess, that’s a totem token; it can’t be given to others!" he immediately shouted.

Totem token? Ye Luo looked curiously at the blade, seeing no imposing manner or law power on it. It shouldn’t be any formidable weapon, right?

However, since it was called a totem token, there must be something significant about it.

But Ye Luo dared not to accept it now! He already kept a distance from the totem, and taking a totem token could bring unforeseen troubles! 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"No need, I’ve said I want to prove it with my strength! Tomorrow is the day of the competition, and in three days, I’ll come to treat you!"

After speaking, Ye Luo directly turned and walked away, without accepting the totem token from the Ice Princess.

Not only the Ice Princess was stunned, but even Third Master was somewhat dumbfounded.

Is this boy foolish? How could he refuse a totem token?

But how could they understand Ye Luo’s thoughts?

"The young master is so stubborn, what should we do? Is this my fate?" the Ice Princess muttered.

On hearing this, Third Master also sighed.

Back in the shack, it was already filled with laborers. After all, during the Promotion Ceremony, there’s no need to work, and all disciples receive a clan reward.

Of course, these laborers were excitedly discussing the Promotion Ceremony.

"Oh, I didn’t dare register at all! Being a laborer at least keeps you alive; if you lose, you won’t even have the right to live!"

"Haha, you coward. Don’t you consider the possibility of encountering a weaker disciple? Then you’d have a chance to become an Inner Sect Disciple! Such a chance to leap to the sky, and you let it pass? You surely won’t amount to anything all your life!"

...

Hearing these meaningless discussions, Ye Luo simply moved to a corner to start absorbing those cultivation resources.

After all, he was in the accumulation phase, and these resources were the best for that.

Although they couldn’t let him break through the realm, they could advance his realm to the peak of the second level of the Heavenly Martial Realm rapidly.

Laborers occasionally glanced at him; none dared to talk to him, knowing the clothes he wore were beyond their reach.

In a single night, Ye Luo elevated his realm to the peak of the second level of the Heavenly Martial Realm.

Plus, with his body refinement strength, even Third Master wouldn’t easily defeat him! And if he used all his trump cards, matching him evenly wouldn’t be impossible.

However, he certainly wouldn’t showcase that strength, as it would draw attention to the base.

At that point, not just the Moonwater Tribe, but other clans might get involved, which would be the greatest crisis.

The next day, this Promotion Ceremony finally began.