Chapter 53 "Difficulties Arrive"

```htmlAlthough she had Nangong Yan by her side, it could never compare to her brother's company.
During the ten days that Yun Ze was in seclusion, the little girl stood outside his quiet room almost every day, always looking at the door with eyes full of longing.```
But she never once opened the door to the quiet room; she knew her brother was in training and couldn’t be disturbed. She was already very content just being outside, accompanying her brother.
Today is the day of the first round of selections for Yunze. The little girl had already prepared all of Yunze's favorite dishes and was waiting in front of the quiet room.
“In the past few days, Xiao Luo has been waiting outside the quiet room every day, cooking. Several times she has hurt herself from lack of strength, burning her hands and cutting herself.”
Beside her, Nangong Yan spoke to Yun Ze with her eyes reddened.
Yun Ze heartbrokenly picked up his sister, checking the wounds on her hands and the dirt on her little face.
“Brother, I... I’ve cooked for a long time, it tastes really good…” Yun Luo said to Yun Ze with tears in her eyes, as she picked up a piece of meat and offered it to his mouth.
“Hmm! Brother eats... Little Luo also eats!” Yun Ze ate the meat that was sent over. Wiping the corner of his eyes, he carried his sister to the dining table over there.
After seating his sister, Yun Ze sat across from her and waved at Nangong Yan.
Nangong Yan walked over with slightly red eyes. She could feel the deep emotions of the Yunze brothers and, while she felt envious, she also felt pity for Yunluo.
Such a sensible Yunluo faces a fate that could lead to death at any moment. Yet the little girl still insists on cooking for her brother.
She does this simply hoping to spend more time with her brother and let him feel the care from his sister.
The dishes on the table are numerous, all of which Yunze likes to eat. The little girl must have put in a lot of effort to prepare them.
She is now mobility impaired, and Yunze can imagine the hardships she faced back then.
“Come on... Luo'er, eat quickly... Brother will eat with you...” Yunze picked up a piece of meat and brought it to his sister's mouth.
“Hmm, thank you, brother!” Yun Luo smiled sweetly as she opened her mouth to eat the meat.
There were faint beads of sweat on her forehead, and it seemed she was in a lot of pain, but she was holding on and not showing it.
Yunze accompanied his sister to a meal, picked her up, and gently stroked her head. He watched as Yunlu, exhausted, fell asleep.
Yunze stood in the same spot for a long time when Nangong Yan came over to look at Yunze and said:
“The selection for the Promotion Conference is about to start, so you should hurry over. I’ll take care of Xiao Luo. I will look after her well.”
云泽看了她一眼，淡淡问道：“你不去参加升榜大会吗？！”
As a disciple of the Nangong family, Nangong Yan should be more eager for the Ascension List Conference, as it is an opportunity to change her fate.
"With my current cultivation level, it makes no difference whether I go or not, and... this Ascension List Conference might actually be my death sentence."
Nangong Yan's face revealed a sense of sorrow as she shook her head.
When Yun Ze heard this, a look of desolation appeared on his face.
This is the sorrow of low-ranking disciples and those without any identity background.
```htmlFate is never in one's own hands. Just surviving is not an easy task.
As Nangong Yan said, the Ascension Conference is not a good opportunity for her.
Liuzheng Long died because of her, and Liu Hulin will likely look for a chance to kill her at the Ascension Conference. Not attending the Ascension Conference might allow her to live a little longer.```
Moreover, even if she participates in the Ascension Ranking Conference, with her Cultivation at the third level of Transcendence, what can she possibly achieve?!
However, even if she survives for now, if Liu Huan truly seeks revenge, she will still die.
Now she has the mindset of just living one day at a time.
“Don't worry, you will have your chance.” Yun Ze glanced at her, a strange look in his eyes.
He entered the inner sect, and of course, he still needs someone to help take care of his sister, and Nangong Yan is currently the best choice.
Even if Nangong Yan doesn’t participate in the selection now, Yun Ze can still allow her to compete in the Ascension Ranking Conference.
毕竟，修为达到脱凡九重以上，是不需要选拔，直接可以参加升榜大会的。
他有把握在升榜大会开始前，将南宫燕的修为提升上去。
“Um, thank you!” Nangong Yan smiled gratefully, not thinking much of it. She believed Yun Ze was just trying to comfort her.
“You can rest assured, I will take good care of Xiao Luo.” She nodded at Yun Ze.
Yunze didn't explain much to her and handed his sleeping sister into her arms. After giving his sister a deep look, he turned and walked out.
The first round of the selection takes place at Qingming Peak, which is the place where the disciples cultivate. In addition to various cultivation sites, there is also a designated area for beast training.
云泽来到青冥峰下的广场前时，这里已经聚集了近二千名弟子。
整个外宗足有六千多人，各层修为的弟子都有，不过，大部分则是以先天境为主，约有近四千人。
Then, there are more than two thousand disciples at the Transcendent Realm.
In the Void Breaking Realm, there are only a few hundred people in total.
Among them, some are sect stewards and elders, and then there are the elite disciples.
```htmlThe Outer Sect's Talent Ranking Conference attracted nearly all the transcendent disciples of the Outer Sect.
After all, even if they might be eliminated, the first round of selection could still bring them significant benefits.```
Because the first round of the three selection tests can enhance their practical ability, provide opportunities to improve their cultivation level, and gain some training resources.
Yunze found a place to stand and wait, as the elder in charge of the selection had not yet arrived.
Just as he stood still for a short while,
not far away in the sky, six people stood on their flying tools. The one leading them was Chen Qingyi, who looked at Yun Ze in the crowd, his eyes showing a flash of anger.
He turned his head to Yun Kun, his voice laced with sarcasm:
“Elder Yun, your Yun family's young man is about to lose his qualification for the rankings, and he doesn’t even realize it. I really don’t know whether to say it's pitiful or tragic.”
Yun Kun, upon hearing this, cast a cold glance at Yun Ze, the corners of his mouth curling up.
“Later, I am curious to see what expression he will have upon realizing he is destined to miss the ascension tournament.”
The two exchanged glances and smiled at each other.
The four elders behind them looked at Yun Ze in the crowd with expressions full of pity, all shaking their heads.
This kid has offended Yun Kun and Chen Qingyi; it seems he won't have a chance to participate in the Ascension Ranking Conference.
“Let's go! Let's see someone's despair and unwillingness. Haha…” Chen Qingyi said with a playful nod. The group took their flying instruments and ascended above the disciples.
Their commotion also attracted the attention of the disciples, who turned their gazes towards Chen Qingyi and the other six.
Chen Qingyi looked at Yun Ze, a hint of playfulness in her eyes.
Yun Kun ascended on his flying device, casting a peculiar glance at Yun Ze as he said, "I hereby announce that disciples below the third level of transcending the mortal realm may leave now."
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd of disciples was instantly taken aback, especially those with cultivation levels below the third level of Transcendence.