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Chapter 24: This Feels Like Cheating

In the Elder's Hall...

A group of elders stared in disbelief at the scene that unfolded on the Qingyun Ancient Mirror with Ye Xiyun.

At this moment, the elders didn't know what to say.

Just a moment ago, it seemed like a dangerous situation. After all, a novice disciple had encountered the apex of a first-level demonic beast—a Beetle Leaping Tiger. In such a situation, if he couldn't escape, the disciple would be in serious trouble.

Although the elders were aware that this trial carried the possibility of death, watching this disciple in danger, they couldn't help but feel some sympathy. After all, despite the harsh nature of the initiation trial, they were part of the righteous Tianxuan Sect and couldn't bear to watch a disciple face such dire consequences.

Some of the elders even considered intervening at the last moment to save the young man's life, but that would mean the opportunity for initiation would be lost.

However... who could have imagined that the piglets saved by Ye Xiyun would come to his rescue? Have you ever seen a cultivator getting their face stepped on by a group of pigs? The elders of the Tianxuan Sect hadn't either, but today, they were treated to the unexpected sight thanks to Ye Xiyun.

"Damn it, you little brats! Who do you think gave you the Spirit Herbs to eat? You're stepping on my face!" Ye Xiyun was about to lift his head from the ground when the last piglet came running. It leaped into the air and landed on Ye Xiyun's belly, forming a perfect √, then leaped again, landing squarely on his face, turning it into a complete mess.

"Damn it!" Ye Xiyun felt like his face was going to be disfigured.

Rolling over and lying on the ground, he turned his head to see the fierce gaze of the boar and the seven piglets surrounding their great mother. They were all making various grunting noises.

It was true, a newborn piglet fears no tiger, but seven piglets together were even more formidable!

"Sis, what's going on?" Although he knew the wild boar came to rescue him, Ye Xiyun still asked.

“Isn't it obvious? They came to save you," the voice of Hua Zhongxian sounded.

"But can this wild boar, even if it's recovered a bit, really beat the Beetle Leaping Tiger?" Ye Xiyun asked.

"Don't underestimate the herbs I provided," Hua Zhongxian said. "The Beetle Leaping Tiger is indeed a first-level demonic beast, but this wild boar has broken through the bloodline limitations. While its body was weak before, if it were to fight the Beetle Leaping Tiger now, it would be evenly matched, and in fact, the Beetle Leaping Tiger might not be able to defeat it."

"Wow, is this wild boar really that strong?" Ye Xiyun asked.

"The bottleneck of the first-level demonic beast in its bloodline is gone, and with the herbs I provided, it should be providing her with spiritual power right now," Hua Zhongxian said. "This wild boar will only get stronger in battle, and once the medicinal effects are fully absorbed, it might even become a second-level demonic beast."

"Alright, what are we waiting for?" Ye Xiyun got up from the ground, his face bearing the marks of pig hooves. He picked up the spear from the ground, dashed over to the wild boar, and, with a determined look, aimed at the Beetle Leaping Tiger.

Hey!

Little Beetle Leaping Tiger, what a joke, just die already~~~~

"Hmph, hmph!" On the side, the big wild boar glanced at Ye Xiyun, who was standing beside it, then shook its body.

At this moment, Ye Xiyun was surprised to find that he could actually understand the wild boar's expression.

What the heck, could this be what they call a telepathic connection?

Who would have thought that I, Ye Xiyun, would experience a telepathic connection with a wild boar as my first time?

"Sis, are you telling me to... ride on you?" Ye Xiyun looked at the big wild boar and asked.

"Hmph, hmph!" The big wild boar snorted again, so Ye Xiyun leaped onto its back.

As the saying goes, silver spear and white horse make an eye-catching combination, but my iron-spear-riding wild boar, Ye Xiyun, is unbeatable!

Once he was on its back, Ye Xiyun felt an exhilarating rush, even though he was riding a boar. This creature was a demonic beast, after all, and its size was comparable to that of a young elephant. Riding it, Ye Xiyun felt like a powerful warrior.

With a spear in hand and a wild boar under him, he was ready for action. As they say, "With man and beast in harmony, there's nothing they can't conquer."

At this moment, the Beetle Leaping Tiger looked at Ye Xiyun and the wild boar, and with a change of heart, it realized that it was in no condition to win this battle today.

After all, the survivors among the Tigers were known for their intelligence. With some contemplation, the Beetle Leaping Tiger turned and disappeared into the jungle.

This was unexpected for Ye Xiyun.

"This beast is quite clever," the elders in the Elder's Hall remarked.

"But what's the situation with Ye Xiyun now?" Third Elder asked, somewhat bewildered.

They had been observing the twenty initiates through the Qingyun Ancient Mirror for some time now. Some were cautiously investigating, some were searching for allies, and some were forming groups to protect themselves.

But what about Ye Xiyun? He had managed to gather a group of wild boars. The big boar was already a second-level demonic beast due to its confrontation with the Beetle Leaping Tiger. Even the seven piglets, while not first-level demonic beasts, seemed to be formidable with their lively and aggressive behavior. They would likely outperform the lower-ranking initiates in this trial, who were likely at the first or second level of the Meridian Forging Realm and didn't have any combat skills.

Watching through the Qingyun Ancient Mirror as Ye Xiyun bonded with the pig family, they couldn't help but wonder if Ye Xiyun was cheating.

"Senior brother... Is this breaking the rules?" Sixth Elder asked in disbelief. "While other initiates form alliances, he's gathered a group of demonic beasts. Who can compete with him now? Isn't this cheating?"

"The purpose of the test is for initiates to kill a demonic beast and obtain its demon core for success. During this process, forming alliances, killing, or looting others aren't considered cheating. He simply tamed a group of wild boars; how can you call it cheating? Even if the boars' strength far surpasses that of the other initiates, it's based on his own abilities." On the side, Yun Yao chimed in, taking a stance.

This was her chosen little brother, and he was about to achieve greatness by riding a boar. At a time like this, how could it be considered cheating?

Absolutely not! Besides, riding a boar seemed like a lot of fun, didn't it?

Yun Yao's eyes sparkled as she watched Ye Xiyun, who was riding on the back of the large boar, with a group of piglets trailing behind him, leisurely weaving through the jungle. It appeared to be... quite enjoyable!