Chapter 99: The Cold and Warmth of Human Relationships

  Under the instigation of several confidants, more and more people joined in the ridicule, for a time, the "buzzing" discussions and mocking sounds filled the entire square, and the crowd became increasingly excited, as if the wall was about to collapse, and not pushing it would be a sign of being brainless.

  At this time, the teasing and sarcasm were not only because of the crowd's mentality but also because in everyone's heart, the real Ning Chong should be like this.

  After all, Ning Chong just showed a strong performance in the big comparison, and most people's impression of Ning Chong is still that of a famous waste material. And compared to Ning Chong being a genius, Ning Chong being a waste material is a positioning that suits most people's perception of him.

  Ning Chong, who was in the center of the storm, didn't actually hear any harsh words in his mind. He was dazed and numb at this time, with only a blank space left in his mind, standing stupidly on the stage.

  "Alas... The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment..."

  "Actually being trapped by this old man's single word..."

  "Alas... all our efforts have been in vain..."

  "I knew it, good seedlings have been snatched up by those sharp-eyed old guys, how would it be our turn to pick the leftovers..."

  ……

  More sighs of disappointment echoed, and for a moment, the place where the elders stood was filled with gloomy mist. However, none of the elders paid attention to Ning Chong anymore, instead, everyone turned their heads away, as if they were afraid that looking at Ning Chong would affect their image.

  After all, there is an iron law in martial arts cultivation - those with a five-element root bone constitution will find it difficult to achieve great things in their lifetime!

  It was precisely because of this that the elders knew Ning Chong's Five Elements root bone, and it was already too late to leave Ning Chong far away. How could they still look at Ning Chong with favor and take Ning Chong as their apprentice? At this time, their way of looking at Ning Chong had not only returned to normal but also became even more disdainful and dismissive, and the contempt in their hearts for Ning Chong was even stronger than that of others.

  Because in their minds, the conclusion has already been thoroughly confirmed - Ning Chong's current strength is not because of his talent and potential, but entirely due to the consumption of spiritual medicine and treasures!

  Among the crowd, the happiest person is Ning Xingbi. He is in the crowd, and he doesn't care about the dignity of the clan leader, and he bursts out laughing loudly without any scruples.

  It's no wonder, originally Ning Xingbi thought he had completely failed, because the signs before indicated that not only would Ning Chong become a respected inner door disciple, but also the personal disciple of some elder. In this way, even if Ning Xingbi was already a powerful figure in the Ning family, wanting to move against Ning Chong would encounter enormous obstacles and difficulties that were unimaginable!

  But after Ning Chong's current test results were confirmed, all of this immediately turned around, and it can be said that it was reversed to the other extreme. Even if Ning Chong won first place in the Outer Family Disciple Competition and became an Inner Family Disciple, what would be the point? With Ning Chong's Five Elements Root Bone being such trashy and heaven-defying root bone quality, who would take Ning Chong seriously? Who would pay attention to Ning Chong?

  In that case, if Ning Chong wants to make a move... Hmph! Ning Xing smiled and gazed coldly at the stunned Ning Chong on stage, his mouth curling up in a cold sneer, his previous anger and frustration swept away.

  In the miscellaneous books he had read before, Ning Chong had seen many introductions and stories about "Wu Xing Gen Gu", but now he himself possessed this lowest-level root bone quality. For a moment, Ning Chong's bitter words were hard to express, and he quietly clenched his fists.

  Although it was extremely difficult to accept, the reality was right in front of him, and Ning Chong felt a little dazed for a moment.

  At this time, even the seven elders couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh.

  Originally thought that a super genius would be born in the family, another "genius with extraordinary talent" martial artist would be born in the Ning family's history of hundreds of years. In this way, the declining Ning family would become lively again as if injected with a strong stimulant.

  And in half a year, the "Izumo Valley Trial" tournament will be held.

  This grand tournament is hosted by the Western Gate's overlord, Qian Nanba. It has a history of several hundred years. Every year, outstanding young martial artists from all families in Xuan Yuan City participate.

  This grand tournament is rich in rewards and is not only an opportunity for the various families of Xuan Yuan City to showcase their strength, but also a test of the talent and potential of the younger generation of each family.

  This tournament is extremely important for any family. Although the Ning family is still the number one family in Xuan Yuan City, they have been suppressed by the super genius of the Xiang family with a slight advantage in the "Cloud Valley Trial" over the past two years, feeling suffocated and helpless.

  If Ning Chong really has the "different root bone constitution" of a martial cultivator, then Ning Chong's rise to power will definitely break through this situation and retake the first place in the Great Trial for the Ning family!

  However, human calculations are not as good as heavenly ones, and the final result is extremely cruel, making people fall from heaven to hell in an instant. Such a great joy and sorrow, after being ecstatic and excited, immediately fell into the abyss, even the seven old men with rich life experience could hardly bear it.

  Apart from regret, it's disappointment, it's extreme disappointment. However, although his heart is filled with endless regret and helplessness, the Seventh Elder knew that Ning Chong had received an even greater blow. He looked at Ning Chong and wanted to comfort him a few words, but after thinking about it, he gave up. He felt that what Ning Chong needed most now was just a moment of quiet contemplation.

  In the end, this time's new inner door disciple test ended quietly amidst many cold eyes and mocking jeers. The elders who had yet to accept their own disciples snatched up two of the new inner door disciples who had not yet found a master, but no one came to bother Ning Chong again, as if in the blink of an eye, everyone had forgotten about Ning Chong's existence in this world.

  Human feelings can be cold and warm, this is just reality!

  At this time, after the huge blow, Ning Chong's mind finally cleared up a bit, and he quickly recovered. He swept away the sarcastic and mocking gazes around him, his heart now calm and tranquil, and suddenly felt like laughing.

  "Yes, this situation is not the first time I've experienced it. My life over the past decade or so has been more or less like this, hasn't it? Even if this time's blow is heavier, what's the big difference?"

  "In the past, in other people's eyes, I was a waste of space, no one looked up to me. So this time, in the outer gate competition, I used actual actions to slap their faces! If I can prove myself once, why can't I prove myself again? Ah, yes! Even if I have a Five Elements root bone, I'd rather be someone who never lacks the will to challenge! If I can prove myself once, I'll definitely be able to prove myself again!"

  "Just watch and see, those who look down on me, you'd better remember your faces today! I'll surely make a comeback and shock everyone again! With actual actions, with fists to prove that all of you are blind, let you slap yourselves in the face again!"

  Ning Chong's heart was surging with thoughts, and he made a firm decision. A confident and radiant smile appeared on his face. That's right, he was no longer the original waste material, he had stood up, and this world was no longer the limit of his martial arts. The blow of being labeled as having "Five Elements Root Bone Talent" would not be able to hold him back.