Little Demon King Emerges! The Trial Task

Jiang Yuqiong finally emerged from his seclusion.

But after scouring Moon-Gazing Peak for a while, he didn't find a single soul.

His grandpas, uncle, and aunt were nowhere to be seen; his mom and dad likely hadn't returned yet.

Even Granny Xi was missing.

"They actually left me here alone!"

"Do these adults even know how to look after a kid?"

Jiang Yuqiong grumbled a few complaints.

He'd assumed Granny Xi would return soon, but hours passed with no sign of her.

Boredom crept in.

Just then, a familiar voice rang in his ears.

Ding! New task issued!

Task objective: Participate in Ancient Heaven Sect's Disciple Selection Grand Ceremony!

Task reward: Compendium of Basic Array Formations!

Another new task.

Seeing its contents, Jiang Yuqiong's brow twitched.

"Ancient Heaven Sect's Disciple Selection Grand Ceremony? That's happening around now, right?"

He recalled his parents mentioning it before his seclusion—likely around this time.

But he didn't know the exact date.

After a moment's thought, he checked the system—and jolted upright.

Good grief!

There was a countdown!

Less than an hour remained!

He didn't even know where this ceremony was held—how was he supposed to join?

Ancient Heaven Sect was massive!

And right now, he was the only one on Moon-Gazing Peak—no one to ask.

"No time to waste—I need to find someone!"

He sprang into action, ready to dash down the mountain.

But then something clicked, and he paused, his eyes lighting up.

Glancing at the back mountain, he flashed over in an instant.

Soon, chaos erupted there.

A small figure stormed in, sending the resident spirit beasts into a panic.

It was that little terror, quiet for half a year—he was back!

After a brief freeze, the jade rabbits shivered, dropping half-eaten spirit grass to bolt back into their burrows.

Spirit apes spotted him and fled in a frenzy!

A flock of white cranes drinking by the lake flapped upward in alarm.

But this time, they couldn't escape.

Because this little guy… he could fly now!

Disaster!

"Don't run, don't run—let me ride you!"

Jiang Yuqiong shouted, his Singular Divine Wheel materializing, propelling him skyward.

He caught up to a white crane in a flash, landing on its back.

The crane let out a mournful cry, its organs quaking.

"Am I really that scary?"

Jiang Yuqiong gave a wry smile.

Was it worth this reaction?

"Do you know where the Disciple Selection Grand Ceremony is? Take me there!"

"If not, just find me a place with people—I'll ask myself."

He spoke quickly.

These cranes were attuned to human speech, having lived in Ancient Heaven Sect for years—they'd know the lay of the land.

Sure enough, this one didn't disappoint. Trembling, it flapped its wings.

After a long flight, he spotted a dense crowd ahead—like a swarm of mosquitoes, too many to count.

"This must be it!"

Jiang Yuqiong grinned.

With his sharp eyesight, he saw they were mostly teenagers, seven to eighteen years old, filling the ground and sky!

He'd never seen so many people!

No doubt, they were here for the trials!

Ahead, in the void, a divine light formed a colossal portal, spanning half the sky!

Mysterious runes swirled across it, exuding a heart-pounding aura!

"I made it just in time!"

Jiang Yuqiong thought.

His crane, though a spirit beast, wasn't high-tier or fast.

They'd arrived with little time to spare before the ceremony began.

Without hesitation, he guided the crane down, landing near the crowd.

"Thanks, you can head bac—"

He turned to thank it.

But before he finished, the crane took off like it was fleeing for its life.

Jiang Yuqiong was left speechless.

Am I really that unpopular?

Shaking his head, he kicked off, bounding a few times into the crowd.

His arrival drew plenty of attention.

"Huh, whose kid is this? So tiny and out here alone—is he joining the trials too?"

"No way! He's barely bigger than a bean—what's he testing? Probably lost!"

Eyes turned his way.

Some bolder teenage girls lit up.

"What an adorable baby! Whose are you?"

"Your little face is so soft—let big sister pinch it!"

"You're what, three? So sturdy already—amazing!"

"How are you here alone? Where's your family?"

Jiang Yuqiong's porcelain-doll face paired with his calf-like build baffled onlookers—some thought he was older than two.

The girls, charmed by his cuteness, reached to pinch his cheeks.

He dodged subtly.

This face wasn't for just anyone to touch.

But honestly, these girls—cultivators all—were stunning, each more radiant than the last.

Surrounded, their fragrances filled his nose.

A pity, though—most were young, still budding, lacking much… substance.

Jiang Yuqiong grinned.

He nodded at them with mock seriousness, speaking calmly.

"Hello, sisters! I'm here for the trials!"

His youthful voice sparked a ripple through the nearby crowd.

"Haha, you're joining the trials at your age?"

"Getting into Ancient Heaven Sect isn't easy—do your family know you're here?"

"Little guy, go home—come back when you're older!"

He didn't bother explaining.

Most were kind, their words laced with amusement.

But a few discordant notes sounded.

"Heh, does he think Ancient Heaven Sect's trials are a game?"

"At that age in the War Dragon Secret Realm? He'll die without knowing how!"

A少年, about fourteen, clad in golden robes, spoke with haughty disdain.

He sat cross-legged in the void, exuding a powerful aura, his voice carrying echoes of tiger roars and dragon cries, rattling souls!

Behind him stood a group of youths, all brimming with vigor.

The crowd kept their distance, wary eyes betraying deep caution.

Clearly, they were from a formidable faction—few dared cross them!

But Jiang Yuqiong wasn't among them!

Hearing the boy, his eyes narrowed, locking onto the speaker.

As their gazes met, the golden-robed young man felt a sudden chill, his heart gripped as if by an iron fist!

Like facing the stare of an ancient divine king!