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Chapter 10 - Sky Ascend Trials

Theme: From Outer Disciple to Rising Legend

Goal: Survive sect rivalries, uncover the Void Scripture's origin, and prepare for the Blood Moon Tournament.

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🌕: Return from the Storm

– A Thunderous Return

Wang Wu returns from his cultivation trance. The sky cracked with black lightning, attracting sect elders. Rumors spread: "He's cultivating a demonic path!" But Elder Qin defends him.

– New Residence, New Problems

Promoted to top 10 outer disciples, Wang Wu is assigned a quiet mountain courtyard… next to Yin Long, a sharp-tongued genius who dislikes him.

– The Phoenix Feather Burns

Wang Wu burns the feather left by the mysterious girl. A vision of a phoenix and a weeping woman stuns him. He gains a minor fire affinity—an impossible fusion with void.

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: The Poisoned Trial

– Selection for the Tournament

Sky Ascend Sect announces the Blood Moon Tournament. Only 8 disciples may represent them. All core and top outer disciples must fight for a spot.

– Assassination Attempt

Wang Wu drinks poisoned tea—he's paralyzed. Someone fears him entering the tournament. Using Void Flame Internal Burn, he survives, but weakens his meridians.

– "Come Fight Me!"

He challenges the 5th-ranked disciple publicly, still recovering.

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⚔️ : Duel for the Rankings

– Iron Crane vs. Void Sword

His opponent uses Crane Body Techniques. Wang Wu uses Void Shadow Step and Broken Abyss Sword.

– Victory by Reflection

Wang Wu fakes a Qi deviation mid-duel and counters with Void Mirror Break—a self-created technique.

– Ranked #5 Outer Disciple

He's now on the sect's elite list. The inner sect takes notice. One elder sends a disciple… Li Feiyu, to "test" him.

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🧠 A Shadow Named Feiyu

– Li Feiyu, the Silent Blade

Feiyu ambushes Wang Wu in the Mist Courtyard. They fight under moonlight. She's fast—quicker than Void Step.

– Void Soul Flame Awakens Again

In desperation, Wang Wu burns Void Soul Qi, a forbidden burst that temporarily makes him intangible.

– Feiyu Withdraws

She smirks. "You passed." She disappears. Wang Wu learns she was sent by the Inner Council, who now consider recruiting him.

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🩸 Blood Moon Rising

Blood Moon Tournament Begins

Eight sects gather. Outer and inner disciples compete side-by-side. Wang Wu is the lowest-ranked participant.

– Meeting Lin Yue Again

He spots the red-cloaked girl—Lin Yue, a Phoenix Blossom Palace disciple. She doesn't recognize him… or pretends not to.

– Round One Victory

Wang Wu defeats a dual-saber cultivator using Void Phantom Slash—a deadly double afterimage technique.

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🌪️ : Chaos in the Arena

Rounds Two and Three

He defeats a lightning cultivator and a beast summoner. His unorthodox techniques confuse opponents.

– Sabotage from Crimson Mist Clan

An enemy sect poisons the battlefield during his fight. Wang Wu counters by purging his lungs with Void Flame Breath.

– Bai Tianlong Returns

His former rival, now a Crimson Mist Core Disciple, reappears. His cultivation has reached Core Formation.

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🔥 : Flames of Rivalry

– Bai vs. Wang Wu Rematch

Bai Tianlong demands a public match after the tournament.

– Flame Dragon Palm vs. Void Abyss Sword

The battle shakes the sect arena. Wang Wu is pushed back—barely hanging on.

– Tie… or Something More?

Both collapse. Neither wins. The elders call it even. But the crowd now sees Wang Wu as a future sect leader.

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☯️ Dao of Void

– Invitation to Inner Sect

Wang Wu receives an official invitation to join the Inner Sect, skipping the usual exam.

– Vision from the Void Throne

In deep meditation, he enters the Void Path's second gate fully. A spirit appears, cloaked in chains.

> "You are not the first. But you may be the last. Find the Nine Gates before the Void devours you."

– Promotion Confirmed

Wang Wu becomes an Inner Disciple. He receives new robes, a spirit-grade sword, and a personal cave mansion.

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🌀: Heart of the Sect

– Politics and Poisons

Wang Wu learns the inner sect is filled with factions and spies. A mysterious girl offers him help—Feiyu returns.

– Lin Yue Visits His Cave

She brings a gift: a fire jade talisman.

> "I don't remember you," she says. "But your Qi feels... familiar."

– The Jade Cracks

While meditating, the jade explodes. A phoenix illusion wraps around him, whispering: "Blood must burn."

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👁️: Shadows and Secrets

– Old Man Gu's Final Message

Wang Wu finds Gu missing—his house burned. A sealed scroll remains:

> "The Void Scripture was never meant for mortals. Find the Ninth Gate… or die lost."

– Entry into Forbidden Archive

Wang Wu infiltrates the sect's sealed library. Finds a text referring to "The First Heaven-Defying Child"—a rootless void cultivator who vanished 3,000 years ago.

– Eyes of Heaven Open

During a night training session, Wang Wu feels a burning pressure descend from the sky. A golden eye appears in the clouds.

> "You, who tread the path of the Void... have caught Heaven's gaze."

Lightning strikes.

Black fire ignites.

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