Who is that Kid

< Twentieth Trial: Kill Fifty Tier 1, thirty Tier 2, Ten Tier 3, and Two Tier 4 Monsters >

Karsha just stared at the message in front of him with a slight smile. If his assumption is correct, his quest to impress the sect's elders will start now. He used less than 10 minutes to get to the 20th trial, meaning the last 8 minutes or so was used trying to impress the instructor and hope she calls the other elders.

'I will keep going at it till I can't take it anymore.' Karsha said inwardly as he prepared for the incoming monsters, 'Too bad the system can't add points to my stats till the class is fully awakened.' he added.

The system is currently doing its best not to hurt its host. At first, it was able to handle most operations even though it was just version 1.0 with limited functionalities. But that was then. It wasn't running too many complex operations then, so it was able to handle other matters. Now, however, it is different.

Because of the class awakening within the system, it is using most of its capabilities to keep the class in check, especially since it is a unique class. A slight miscalculation will hurt its host, so to avoid that, it shuts down most of its functions and dedicates the capacity to handle essential matters.

Unfortunately for him, the system deemed him strong enough to go on without maximizing his stats, so that function was shut down. But because Karsha knew he would be getting those functionalities back and even get an upgraded version of the system, he didn't complain.

Without hesitation, he activated the [Red Eye Tiger skill], swiftly appearing behind the monsters. There was a slight delay this time, but it was not significant enough to cause him concern. Similar to the previous trials, the beasts fell without any resistance as their heads were cleanly sliced off.

"This is just too bizarre. Xian, where on earth did you find this freak from?" Elder June muttered, her eyes fixed on the boy standing in the formation as if she had witnessed a specter. "I wonder if the sect master has heeded my request. Although dismantling this formation would resolve the issue, he needs to witness this phenomenon firsthand. Perhaps this boy could even conquer the Pagoda," she mused to herself once more.

"June, why did you interrupt our meeting?" the elder known as Elder Chen who has a stern expression demanded as they made their way inside through the discreet back entrance reserved for sect elders.

Upon their arrival, the young woman known as Little Mei was already kneeling on the floor. Three men and a lady, with a thoughtful expression, joined them, indicating her status as one of the senior elders of the sect.

"Greetings, sect master," Elder June addressed, deliberately ignoring the irate elder's protest. Though visibly displeased, he remained silent as the sect master started to speak.

"Elder June, what seems to be the issue?" the old man inquired in a calm and affectionate tone, causing the recently agitated Elder to relax slightly.

"It's the trial formation. It's locked us out and is conducting the trials autonomously," she explained. "Ah, so you disrupted our meeting over such a trivial matter, treating us as if we were your subordinates," Elder Chen interjected once more, eliciting a shudder from Little Mei behind Elder June.

"That wasn't the primary reason for my call. The main concern is the participant in the trial," Elder June clarified, pointing towards Karsha, who appeared to be reading the message for the 21st trial. "It would be best if you witnessed it firsthand, as I'll be able to provide an explanation," she added, noticing the formation about to initiate another trial.

The elder merely smirked before directing his attention to the formation. Simultaneously, Karsha finished reading the message and braced himself for the imminent onslaught.

< Twenty-first Trial: Kill Fifty Tier 1, thirty Tier 2, Ten Tier 3, and Ten Tier 4 Monsters >

'Here we go again,' Karsha muttered inwardly as he focused on the approaching horde of monsters. After calculating his movements, he activated the Red Eye Tiger skill. As always, he materialized behind the monsters. However, this time, it took him approximately two seconds to manifest behind them, indicating an escalating difficulty in the trial.

While Karsha remained composed, the same could not be said for the sect elders observing. Even the sect master wore a look of astonishment. "How is that possible?" one of the elders exclaimed in disbelief.

"Who is that boy?" the stern Elder Chen demanded to know. "He's Xian's friend," Elder June seized the opportunity to present a positive image of the boy, whom most of the elders knew for his diligent and hardworking character.

"Ah, so it's your kid's friend," the Sect Master said with a slightly smug expression. "Dad, for the last time, he is not my kid; I just admire his character and decided to take care of him," Elder June retorted. Of course, Elder June was quick to reject the offer and even referred to the sect master as his father.

"Do you know anything about him? His background, his family, and where he is from?" the Angry Elder asked a series of questions. Elder June simply shook her head, causing the elder to frown. It's one thing to discover a genius and another to determine whether he is worthy of being trained, as most sects don't want to waste resources training prodigies from Great Families or even Legacy families.

"Little Mei, summon Xian here at once," the Sect Master ordered, and immediately, the scared-looking young lady dashed out, visibly relieved. The aura emanating from the elders was not easy for her to endure. Although Elder June attempted to shield her, she wasn't quite strong enough.

As they continued discussing the issue among themselves, Karsha's 22nd trial began, and as usual, he cleared it in less than three seconds. The 22nd trial featured almost the same number of monsters, with a slight increase in Tier 2 and Tier 3 monsters.

But this increase was inconsequential in Karsha's eyes since he didn't sense any threat from them. He proceeded to clear two more trials, leaving the elders astonished at how effortlessly he handled the challenge. They continued to observe and didn't even consider destroying the formation.

"Elder June, what's going on? Is Big Brother okay?" Xian inquired as he entered the room, completely ignoring the elders, or rather, not even noticing their presence. "He is fine, Xian; the Sect Master just wants to talk to you," Elder June replied.

It was only after Elder June responded that Xian noticed the presence of the other individuals in the room. He immediately bowed, but to his surprise, the Sect Master lifted his head, leaving him to wonder what Karsha had gotten him in. However, his concerns were short-lived when he heard the Sect Master speak.

"Don't be scared; I won't kill my own grandson," the Sect Master said, casting a sidelong glance at his daughter. To add salt to the wound, Xian also gazed at the elder with a smile. Elder June's mouth twitched a couple of times, nearly all the elders smiling in satisfaction. Among them, only the Sect Master could evoke such misery from her.

"So tell me, grandson, who is your friend, and which family is he from?" the Sect Master asked. "Grandpa, he isn't from any prominent family. He's an orphan who spends his time hunting monsters. If not for wanting to repay him for saving me from a Tier 5 monster, I wouldn't have even considered him worthy of joining the sect," Xian answered truthfully, prompting raised eyebrows from all present.

If what Xian said was true, they had stumbled upon a gem. Although the sect bore the name of the Sunlight Great Family, its daily activities operated independently. They had their own ambitions, and to find such a gem who had nowhere else to turn, they knew they'd struck gold.

While the elders were jubilant, the instructor standing behind Elder June had a different thought running through her mind. 'I have to get close to him, perhaps he can help me clear a Tier 8 gate and finally become a core disciple.'

However, Xian, noticing the elders' intrigue in his Big Brother, decided to play the hand he was dealt and stick it to the house. "Grandpa, I also believe Big Brother Karsha is an alchemist. He asked me to take him to an alchemist shop after the trial. He wants to purchase a cauldron and some herbs," Xian dropped another bomb, causing the lady Elder to raise an eyebrow.

"Handsome, strong, and intelligent. I can work with this combination," the lady Elder said as she gazed at Karsha, who was about to undertake his 28th trial. "I think we should destroy the formation before he gets hurt," the angry elder, Elder Chen, suggested. However, to his surprise, Xian objected.

"We can't do that; destroying the formation will harm Big Brother. He only exits when he can't handle the monsters anymore." The Sect Master nodded at Elder Chen before turning his gaze to the young man, who seemed to be more than meets the eye.

They then shifted their gaze back to the trial as Karsha continued to clear each trial effortlessly. In less than an hour, he had cleared 40 trials, leaving the elders staring at him with shocked expressions. Who wouldn't be shocked? Karsha could dispatch Tier 5 monsters in less than 10 seconds. It was a sight to behold.

However, when the 41st trial activated, Karsha felt the pressure and reached for the [Devil's Tooth], but before he could make a move, something slammed into his body, sending him flying backward. He immediately lost consciousness upon hitting the floor.

"Mei, take him to the inner area and ensure he is placed in a comfortable room. Grandson, come with me; I have a task for you," the Sect Master said as he gazed at Karsha, who was deep in slumber.