Chaotic Sword Emperor-Chapter 21 – The first round of assessment!

The Huang Family arrived, led by a middle-aged man with graying temples. As he dismounted and strode forward, a breeze seemed to follow his every step. He was the Huang Family Head, the father of sisters Huang Junrou!
"People from the Huang Family seem in high spirits," the crowd murmured in surprise. Ever since the incident with Su Mu, the Huang Family had kept a low profile, and the Family Head had rarely left his home. But now, he appeared full of life and vigor.
"Of course, he's in a good mood. His eldest daughter has entered the Martial House without even needing to pass the assessment. Compared to Su Yilong's Twin Fate Palace, it's not as impressive, but she's set for life!"
"Isn't that his younger daughter? She's quite the beauty, isn't she?" Eyes turned to Huang Yiyun, who was following behind, and everyone's gaze brightened.
"The Huang Family Head really knows how to produce beautiful daughters; both his girls are so pretty."
"She's not even fully grown yet. She'll be even more stunning!"
"It's a pity, though. Huang Yiyun has always been playful, and I heard she has talent, but she's wasted it on frivolous pursuits."
The crowd shook their heads and chattered, predicting that the Huang Family would merely serve as a backdrop today.
"The people from the Martial House have arrived!"
All eyes immediately shifted to the high platform, where five individuals took their seats with an air of authority, their presence commanding respect and awe from the onlookers.
"Those five are the instructors from the Martial House, and they're all so young and accomplished!"
"Why hasn't he come yet? The recruitment is about to start." Huang Yiyun looked around anxiously, unable to spot Su Mu in the crowd. Her heart raced with worry; if he didn't show up soon, he'd miss the recruitment.
"Yiyun, what are you looking at?" The Family Head couldn't help but ask, noticing his daughter's odd behavior.
"Nothing, nothing at all," Huang Yiyun quickly denied, as if caught red-handed.
Huang Shiren watched her for a moment and shook his head helplessly. Both his daughters were a handful, especially the younger one. Her playful nature was one thing, but she had disappeared for nearly half a month.
Upon her return, she seemed like a changed person, practicing diligently and no longer causing trouble with her escapades. This change brought him both joy and worry, making him wonder if her disappearance had somehow affected her mind.
"He couldn't have encountered danger again, could he? That shouldn't be possible." Huang Yiyun ignored her father's thoughts, her mind in turmoil.
"With his strength, unless the top three elders of the Su Family or Su Mocheng himself took action, no one could touch him."
As Su Mu remained absent, Huang Yiyun grew increasingly frantic, even summoning Little Huan to inquire about Su Mu's whereabouts.
"Yiyun, why did you send Little Huan out?" Huang Shiren grew more confused and asked, but Huang Yiyun, fixated on the crowd, acted as if she hadn't heard him.
"This girl, she couldn't have fallen for someone, could she?" Huang Shiren's brow furrowed; he couldn't recall Huang Yiyun having such a close friend.
"Junrou suffered so much because of love; I must keep a close eye on Yiyun!"
"Hmph, if I find out who it is, I'll break his legs first!" A trace of ferocity crossed Huang Shiren's face. Yiyun was about to join the Martial House, and he wouldn't allow her to be sidetracked by romance so early on, no matter who it was!
"Ladies and gentlemen of Anqing City, the Martial House recruitment officially begins now!"
Seeing that the time was right, one of the instructors from the Martial House stood up and announced loudly.
"The rules for the Martial House recruitment are as follows: anyone under the age of twenty-five, of good character, and above the Fate Palace Realm may participate!"
"Those who meet the criteria and wish to join the Martial House, step onto the arena!"
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."
As soon as the words were spoken, dozens of figures leaped out from below the arena, all landing in the center of the stage.
"Yilong." Su Mocheng looked at Su Yilong, who nodded slightly and leaped forward like a cannonball toward the arena.
"Out of the way!"
With his leap, Su Yilong charged directly into the crowd, showing no regard for the dozens of participants.
The participants' faces changed as they saw Su Yilong charging at them, scrambling to get out of the way. Those who couldn't dodge in time were kicked aside by Su Yilong!
"So domineering!"
"The Twin Fate Palace is impressive, but he's too arrogant!"
The participants, still in shock, glared at Su Yilong and the few he had injured.
Su Yilong simply glanced at them disdainfully and sneered. He was a Twin Fate Palace genius; did these nobodies really think they deserved his attention?
"What did you say? How dare you insult the Young Master!" The talented youths from the Su Family immediately berated those who dared to voice their dissatisfaction. These were just small family scions and independent cultivators; how could they be discontented with their Young Master?
The participants stepped back in fear, not daring to speak, their hearts filled with hatred for Su Yilong.
Seeing their fear, the young geniuses from the Su Family wore victorious smiles, looking at Su Yilong with reverence.
"With the Young Master here, we can do as we please in the Martial House!"
"Compared to Su Mu, he's nothing but scum!" Huang Yiyun, accompanied by her family's talents, leaped onto the arena, glaring at Su Yilong. Then she turned to the five instructors from the Martial House, who seemed as if they hadn't seen anything, which only fueled her anger.
"Instructors, doesn't the Martial House only recruit those of good character? How can you allow Su Yilong to be so reckless and violent, injuring others with impunity!"
"Is everyone here? Let's begin the assessment!" But the five instructors ignored Huang Yiyun and announced the start of the assessment.
"You!" Huang Yiyun was livid. Was this how it was going to be? Just because Su Yilong was a Twin Fate Palace genius?
The only female instructor among the five from the Martial House shook her head sympathetically at Huang Yiyun's indignation. She was too young; talk of fairness and justice was just lip service. However, she liked Huang Yiyun's fiery spirit.
"Huang Yiyun!" At that moment, Su Yilong had set his sights on her. How dare she publicly shame him? He'd make her pay!
"The first part of the assessment is to test strength. Whoever can defeat the Bronze Humanoid passes the first part!"
As the words were spoken, staff members carried up ten Bronze Humanoids and placed them on the arena.
"Begin the assessment!"
Su Yilong stepped forward, followed closely by the other talents from the Su Family. No one dared to compete with them for the first round of the assessment.
Huang Yiyun, angered by everyone's fear of Su Yilong, charged forward to confront the tenth Bronze Humanoid, glaring at Su Yilong. Others might fear him, but she didn't fear this scum!
"Bitch, I'll get to you and your sister eventually!"
Su Yilong cursed inwardly as he saw Huang Yiyun's defiance, a glint of malice in his eyes. He switched places with another Su Family disciple, positioning himself next to Huang Yiyun.
"What are you up to?" Huang Yiyun was on guard, but Su Yilong just sneered and threw a punch at the Bronze Humanoid!
"Boom!"
A deafening sound erupted as the Bronze Humanoid was sent flying before it could even strike!
"Not good!"
Huang Yiyun's face paled as Su Yilong's punch was aimed in her direction, and the Bronze Humanoid hurtled toward her!
"Bang!"
Caught off guard, Huang Yiyun could only raise her arms to block and was sent flying by the impact of the Bronze Humanoid!
"Despicable!" Huang Yiyun got up from her fall, her hands nearly shattered, staring at Su Yilong with fury.
"Oops, I might have used a bit too much force. My apologies." Su Yilong's voice was apologetic, but the smug smile on his lips betrayed his insincerity.
"Su Yilong, you've gone too far!" Huang Yiyun couldn't hold back any longer and charged at him, ready to fight.
"Huang Yiyun, this is an assessment!" Su Yilong stepped back and shouted, "You dare to attack me? If I end up crippling you, it's not my fault!"
At his words, Huang Shiren's heart sank, but it was too late to intervene. Su Yilong had already made his move!
"Su Yilong, if you touch her, I'll take your life!"
Suddenly, an explosive shout filled the sky, and a figure approached the arena at high speed!