Chapter 492 - 245: Assessment Results Out, Jiang Che’s Strength Exposed, Elder Xuan Cheng’s Investigation
Chapter 492: Chapter 245: Assessment Results Out, Jiang Che’s Strength Exposed, Elder Xuan Cheng’s Investigation
On Xingdao Peak, in the massive Martial Arts Arena before Wenda Hall.
Today, several hundred disciples in green robes had gathered here once again.
In addition to the thirty-three people in Jiang Che’s group, who had been selected through the Celestial Strategy Guard, over forty young men and women with an otherworldly air stood on the other side of the square.
They were the preparatory Direct Disciples, taken in by the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect from a young age and meticulously groomed.
Unlike Jiang Che’s group of "outsiders" who came from all corners of the land and carried the rugged air of the Jianghu,
these Direct Disciples all had fair, radiant skin and an innate sense of superiority in their eyes.
They gathered in small groups, chatting and laughing amongst themselves.
Whenever they glanced over at the members of the Celestial Strategy Guard, their eyes held undisguised scrutiny and disdain.
"So these are the so-called prodigies from the State Mansions? They don’t look like much."
"Heh, just a bunch of country bumpkins from backwater places. I heard they had a hell of a time just converting their True Qi. How could they compare to us? Our foundations are pure, pointing directly to the Great Dao!"
"Yeah, you can tell at a glance they’re just crude martial artists from the countryside. Do you think they can even comprehend the Myriad Phenomena Infinite Dao?"
Although these jeers weren’t loud, the members of the Celestial Strategy Guard were all in the True Master Realm. With their sharp hearing, they heard every word loud and clear.
For a moment, everyone’s expressions turned sour.
This was especially true for the disciples who had yet to break through to the Sixth Layer; they were furious but had no way to retort.
Even higher-level cultivators like Long Yu’er and Liu Yunfei couldn’t help but look grim. Feeling the refined aura emanating from the group of Direct Disciples, they felt immense pressure.
Just then, a voice as majestic as thunder suddenly rang out.
"Silence!"
Everyone’s heart skipped a beat, and they all looked up.
A streak of light tore across the sky, landing on the high platform in an instant.
The newcomer was a middle-aged Daoist in a black Daoist Robe.
It was none other than Elder Xuan Cheng, who had just returned from a mission to purge the Assassins from the Great Yan Kingdom!
Compared to a few months ago, Elder Xuan Cheng now carried a thick stench of blood, a clear sign that his recent battles had been exceptionally brutal.
His gaze was like lightning as he coldly swept it across the entire arena. The once-noisy square fell dead silent in an instant.
"The one-year period is over."
Elder Xuan Cheng wasted no words and got straight to the point.
"Today is the day to test the results of your cultivation!"
"The assessment rules are simple. Come up to the platform, circulate your Cultivation Technique to infuse the stone tablet, and display your layer!"
"Those who have reached the Sixth Layer will enter the Inner Sect! Those who fail will be demoted to the Outer Sect!"
"We will start with the Direct Disciples!"
"First, Ye Guyun!"
Following Elder Xuan Cheng’s order, a person immediately walked out from the Direct Disciples’ side and stepped onto the high platform with a composed expression.
The entire crowd stirred upon hearing this name.
He was one of the most famous geniuses among the Direct Disciples!
Ye Guyun’s expression was cold. He said nothing, merely standing quietly before the stone tablet, extending his palm, and circulating his Cultivation Technique with all his might.
BOOM!
A torrent of pure, gray True Qi erupted from his body!
The True Qi was incredibly condensed, faintly producing the sound of tides—a clear sign that his foundation was extremely solid!
"The Ninth Layer!!!"
A gasp of astonishment erupted from the crowd.
Even Elder Xuan Cheng’s stern face broke into a slight, satisfied smile.
"Not bad. Reaching the Ninth Layer in one year with a stable foundation. You’re a good seedling. Join the ranks!"
Ye Guyun bowed slightly and stepped aside, his expression proud.
Immediately after:
"Xiao Hongxiu, Eighth Layer!"
"Lin Muyang, Eighth Layer!"
One astonishing result after another was announced.
The foundation of these Direct Disciples was truly terrifying.
They didn’t need to convert their True Qi; they had built their foundations from childhood using the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect’s Entry Level Technique.
Furthermore, with vast resources at their disposal and guidance from experts, most of them had easily surpassed the Sixth Layer threshold.
And just then:
"Next, Feng Wuji!"
A young man, a faint smile always playing on his lips, slowly walked out.
He stepped onto the high platform and let out a low shout.
"Hah!"
The True Qi in his body erupted!
VMMMM—
In that instant, the very air around him seemed to warp.
A terrifying aura—flawless and complete, all-encompassing, as if embodying the ultimate principles of heaven and earth—permeated the entire arena!
That was...
...the color of flawless chaos!
"The Tenth Layer... Great Perfection?!!!"
"Heavens! Someone actually achieved it!"
"The Tenth Layer of Great Perfection in just one year! Such Talent rivals that of the legendary founder from a century ago!"
The entire square erupted in an uproar!
A sharp glint flashed in Elder Xuan Cheng’s eyes as he nodded repeatedly.
"Good! Good! Good! Feng Wuji, you have done very well! The Myriad Phenomena Source Qi has been born. Your future on the Great Dao is promising!"
Feng Wuji reveled in the crowd’s cheers and adoration, stepping down smugly. Before leaving, he even shot a glance at the members of the Celestial Strategy Guard.
Su Xiaoxiao gently nudged Lin Xiao and whispered, "That’s him..."
Lin Xiao bit her lip, her eyes flickering, as if she were making some difficult decision in her heart.
Finally, the assessment for the Direct Disciples concluded.
The results were staggering.
Out of the forty-eight Direct Disciples, a full twenty-one had broken through to the Sixth Layer!
Moreover, the proportion of those at higher layers was extremely high!
These results were, without a doubt, exceptionally brilliant.
Looking at this group of children he had watched grow up, Elder Xuan Cheng’s face revealed a gratified smile.
Then, he turned his head, and his gaze fell upon the thirty-three members of the Celestial Strategy Guard.
His expression suddenly grew much colder.
"Next, it is your turn."
"Celestial Strategy Guard preparatory disciples, step forward for assessment!"
With this command, the atmosphere on the Celestial Strategy Guard’s side instantly became utterly oppressive.
Before this group of dazzlingly brilliant prodigies, they were like a defeated army that had lost its morale before even taking the field!