Chapter 486 - 221: Unprecedented in Martial Arts History!
Chapter 486: Chapter 221: Unprecedented in Martial Arts History!
The private jet landed smoothly, without the slightest bit of turbulence.
The cabin door opened, and a rush of dry air, completely different from that of Dongjiang City, washed over them.
The early June dawn in the Imperial Capital still carried a hint of chill.
Li Kai Nian draped a long coat over Lin Ye’s shoulders before leading the way down the ramp. He gestured to a black, extended hovercar that was already waiting on the tarmac.
The car quickly drove over.
"Lin Ye, we’re heading straight to the examination site. After the test, if you want to explore the Imperial Capital, I can show you around."
Lin Ye nodded and got into the car.
The hovercar’s interior was spacious, and almost no outside noise could be heard.
The vehicle ascended, weaving through the Imperial Capital’s intricate, multi-layered traffic network as the scenery outside flew by.
Lin Ye’s gaze was drawn to a massive, cube-shaped building in the distance.
The entire structure was a deep, inky black, its surface covered with countless energy patterns that pulsed with light, like a giant, breathing heart.
It stood silently in the core district of the Imperial Capital. The four corners of the cube were constantly shifting and transforming.
There were no other tall buildings around it; it stood in a world of its own.
An indescribable sense of majesty and solemnity washed over him, even from such a great distance.
"That’s the main site for this martial exam, the Dubhe Cube."
"It’s the Great Xia’s highest-spec comprehensive testing center. They say its internal space can expand infinitely to simulate any known combat environment."
The hovercar slowly descended, landing in an open plaza not far from the Dubhe Cube.
The moment Lin Ye stepped out of the car, he saw a few familiar faces.
"Lin Ye!"
"We meet again! Haha!"
Dongfang Zhen’s trademark booming voice was the first to ring out.
Beside him, Zhang Daoxuan also nodded at Lin Ye. His demeanor was even calmer and more composed than the last time they met.
Lin Ye recalled hearing Zhang Daoming’s thoughts back in the Painful Labyrinth.
’I wonder if the two brothers have talked since then.’
’Knowing Zhang Daoming’s proud and standoffish personality, it’s probably impossible.’
Standing next to Zhang Daoxuan and Dongfang Zhen was a girl with delicate features and twin ponytails.
She seemed a little reserved upon seeing Lin Ye.
"This is Chen Qingyao. She’s also one of the examinees from Ninghai."
"Including you, there are only four people from all of Ninghai who made it here for the exam."
Li Kai Nian took the initiative to introduce them.
Chen Qingyao finally mustered her courage and quietly greeted Lin Ye.
Lin Ye greeted her back, acknowledging the introduction.
Then, Lin Ye turned his gaze back to Dongfang Zhen and tilted his head.
"Mr. Dongfang, are you about to break through?"
The smile on Dongfang Zhen’s face froze, then turned to astonishment. "Holy crap! You could tell?!"
"With the help of my old man and a lot of the elders in my family, I’ve indeed started trying to break through. After this exam, I’m going into seclusion to push for the Divine Realm."
"Wait for the good news of my breakthrough! I’ll share my experience with you then, haha!"
"Congratulations in advance, then."
Lin Ye said with a smile, then looked at Zhang Daoxuan and the sword he carried on his back.
The sword Zhang Daoxuan used before was called Zhenyue.
The one he was carrying now was clearly not the Zhenyue Sword.
"Daoxuan, your new sword has an extraordinary aura."
A faint smile appeared on Zhang Daoxuan’s face. He reached back, gripped the hilt, and gave it a light pull.
SHING!
With a clear ring, a blue blade like limpid autumn water was exposed to the air. Stars seemed to flow across its surface—exquisite, yet exuding a sharp, unconcealed edge.
Dongfang Zhen exclaimed in surprise, "Is that the Flowing Light Meteor Sword?"
Zhang Daoxuan nodded. "The Ninghai Military just had it delivered to me yesterday. It’s perfect timing, so I could bring it for the exam today."
As the group was catching up, a staff member in the uniform of the Firewood Martial Hall’s Imperial Capital Headquarters walked over quickly, holding a long, black, cloth-wrapped bundle. He went straight to Lin Ye.
"Your Excellency, Lin Ye, I’ve brought the item Senior Lan Yunxi entrusted to me. I’m glad I could deliver it before the exam begins."
Lin Ye’s eyes lit up when he heard this.
The staff member carefully unwrapped the cloth bundle.
A spear, jet-black from end to end as if carved from dark jade, lay resting inside.
’The custom spear my master ordered for me... I can’t believe it was forged so quickly!’
He reached out and gripped the spear’s shaft.
A heavy, substantial feeling filled his palm. It was even heavier than he had imagined.
The shaft wasn’t pure black. In the sunlight, one could see what looked like countless fine, dark-gold lines flowing slowly within it—the unique pattern formed from the perfect fusion of Flow Pattern Meteorite Iron and several other rare materials.
The spearhead and shaft were forged as a single piece. Its design was simple and fierce, with no unnecessary decoration. At its sharp tip, a point of bottomless, cold light gathered, as if it could devour all light.
With a flick of his wrist, Lin Ye spun the spear in a flourish, creating a dull whoosh as it cut through the air.
’Perfect!’
’The feel, the weight, the center of gravity—it’s all as if it were tailor-made for me.’
To be honest, as his strength had gradually increased,
the Star-Piercing Spear had started to feel too light for him.
Sometimes, Lin Ye even worried that if he used too much force, he would break its internal structure, causing him to hold back unconsciously.
But with this new spear, he could clearly feel that its internal structure was incredibly dense. Gang Sha flowed through it without the slightest obstruction, its conduction efficiency far surpassing that of his previous Star-Piercing Spear.