Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2036: 2036: The Third Trial

Within the Great Formation, as the final bout between Ye Haochuan and Ju Yuqu concluded, the entirety of the competition thus reached its finish.

“I say, it’s just a loss, no need to act like I pilfered your family’s rice bowl,” Ye Haochuan remarked with a wry smile, observing Ju Yuqu’s hostile glare.

Ju Yuqu’s visage had already darkened considerably, akin to losing a paternal figure; hearing Ye Haochuan’s words nearly ignited his fury.

“Ye, don’t be overly boastful!” the Fox-Faced Lady abruptly interjected, stating, “Had the Great Formation not constrained Young Master Ju’s cultivation, causing him momentary disorientation, how could you have possibly triumphed over him?”

The Fox-Faced Lady’s statement conveniently provided Ju Yuqu with an avenue of escape.

“Meddler!” Far from feeling thankful, Ju Yuqu bestowed a contemptuous look upon the Fox-Faced Lady and let out a soft scoff.

An overwhelming sense of injustice washed over the Fox-Faced Lady, and tears instantly welled in her eyes.

Despite Ye Haochuan’s prior friction with this Fox-Faced Lady, he found himself unable to ignore her distress at that moment, voicing with a smirk, “Honestly, you truly fail to recognize an ally. She is assisting you!”

“Hmph, when has Ju Yuqu ever required assistance from mere mortals?” Ju Yuqu retorted coldly, “If you harbor pity for her, take her under your wing. It would prevent her constant nagging, which is an eyesore!”

These words shattered the Fox-Faced Lady’s composure, and tears began to flow freely.

However, she was evidently no fragile damsel, for she swiftly wiped her tears and declared through gritted teeth, “Ju, cease your condescension. Were it not for my father’s directives, do you imagine this young lady would tolerate your insolence?”

“I sincerely hope this decision originates not from your own volition, for a woman of your standing warrants no more than a passing glance, let alone harboring grander ambitions!” Ju Yuqu scoffed icily.

“You…” The Fox-Faced Lady’s face turned ashen with rage.

Ju Yuqu disregarded her further and directed a parting shot at Ye Haochuan: “I concede, I underestimated you previously. However, in the forthcoming encounters, I vow to never be vanquished by you again!”

With his declaration made, he turned and strode away towards the mountain.

“You…” Ge Ping initiated a move to halt him, as he had yet to officially commence the subsequent round, rendering Ju Yuqu’s departure an act of blatant disrespect.

Yet, just as he was about to voice his objection, Liu Yifei restrained him.

Liu Yifei subtly shook her head at him, and upon a seemingly sudden realization, he abandoned the intention of confronting Ju Yuqu and proceeded to announce the results of the concluded match.

Although the preceding engagement appeared tumultuous, every participant’s maneuver had undoubtedly been meticulously recorded by Ge Ping.

“Su Lin, five matches, three victories, accumulating thirty points; Liu Quan, six matches, two victories, garnering fifteen points…”

This second stage of the competition adopted a fifty-point scoring system. Evidently, in comparison to the initial round’s standings, the outcomes from this phase contributed less significantly to the overall aggregate.

Furthermore, the scoring was not solely predicated on the win rate; the sheer volume of participated fights also served as a crucial evaluative metric.

After all, achieving victory within a single second hardly compares to the difficulty of succeeding over the span of a full minute – a disparity of substantial magnitude.

Ultimately, Ju Yuqu, boasting an impressive eleven wins out of twelve contests, secured a formidable score of forty-six.

Meanwhile, Ye Haochuan engaged in fewer bouts than Ju Yuqu, a total of only nine. However, his climactic duel against Ju Yuqu provided a substantial surge in his score, enabling him to surpass Ju Yuqu with a final tally of forty-eight.

Upon aggregating the points from the first two rounds, Ye Haochuan trailed Ju Yuqu by a mere four points, consequently retaining his second-place position.

As for the third-rank contender, the point differential spanned a considerable ten points or more, rendering any comparison moot. For instance, Cao Renshuang, despite possessing commendable aptitude, had amassed just over one hundred and ten points following two rounds.

Though occupying the second position, Ye Haochuan felt a sense of contentment. His objective was not to seek a mentor, but solely to secure a top-three finish, thereby enabling him to locate the individual with half-black and half-white hair to effect Sophia’s rescue.

Considering his current trajectory, provided no major missteps occurred henceforth, this aspiration seemed readily attainable.

Soon thereafter, under the guidance of Ge Ping and Liu Yifei, upwards of forty individuals continued their ascent up the mountain.

Approximately a mile into their journey, they arrived at the subsequent threshold, which, much like its predecessor, was guarded by a Great Formation. However, it was readily apparent that this formation’s function deviated significantly from the prior one.

This particular checkpoint served as a crucible for testing one's patience.

The path of Cultivation is often characterized by its profound monotony and lack of external stimulation; without the fortitude of patience and the capacity to cultivate with an unperturbed mind, achieving grand accomplishments becomes an arduous endeavor.

After all, individuals blessed with serendipitous opportunities like Ye Haochuan are exceedingly rare.

“The ambient spiritual energy within this formation is notably scarce, yet the temporal flow is accelerated a thousandfold compared to the external world. The longer one perseveres in cultivation within its confines, the higher their resultant score will be,”

Ge Ping laid down the competition rules before officially announcing the commencement of the trial. Everyone stepped inside the formation, poised to undergo the test. "Whoa, it's an Illusion Array!" Ye Haochuan exclaimed, utterly astonished the moment he entered the formation. As he proceeded, the scenery around him dissolved, replaced by an unending expanse of darkness. Even Cao Renshuang, who had entered beside him, vanished from sight. This environment was a brutal challenge to one's mental fortitude; anyone with a weaker mind, trapped in such sightless surroundings for too long, could easily descend into madness. However, for Ye Haochuan, this was merely a trifle. With his Heavenly Eye, such visual deceptions could be dispelled in mere moments. In the following instant, his eyes blazed with a golden light, and his surroundings snapped back into clarity. He observed that the individuals who had entered with him were still looking around in a daze, with only a select few having already composed themselves and begun their cultivation. Ju Yuqu stood out prominently, having already entered a state of cultivation for some time, completely detached from his surroundings. It was evident his resolve to surpass Ye Haochuan was exceptionally strong. Ye Haochuan intended to continue his observation but suddenly detected an intense, piercing gaze fixed upon him. He turned to see Ge Ping staring at him with a stern expression. Immediately after, a frigid voice echoed in his ear: "No methods are permitted to penetrate the Phantom Realm. Doing so will be deemed cheating, resulting in immediate disqualification!" This pronouncement was clearly not solely for Ye Haochuan's ears, as he noticed many nearby people glancing around in confusion. Some were even muttering to themselves, voicing disbelief such as, "Is he serious? Who could possibly see through an illusion realm like this?" It was apparent they too had attempted to break through the illusion but had failed. In truth, it wasn't just them; even Ge Ping had not foreseen anyone being capable of seeing through the illusion. Otherwise, why would he have so urgently imposed such a rule? Ye Haochuan understood that this regulation was specifically targeted at him. With a slight purse of his lips, he deactivated his Heavenly Eye, sat down cross-legged, and commenced his cultivation.