The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1765 Zhang Cheng: "Wait, isn't this the Six Doors assessment?"

Half a month later, in Kaifeng (Bianliang),
Amidst the bustling crowd, Zhang Cheng stood frozen in place.
Looking at Zhang Cheng beside him, Shi Qian immediately asked, "Brother, is it lively here?"

"Yes, it's very lively!"

Nodding to Shi Qian beside him, Zhang Cheng smiled.
Because the true emperor of Bianjing has returned!

Looking at Zhang Cheng, whose aura had suddenly risen, Shi Qian was momentarily taken aback.

"go!"

Taking measured steps forward, Zhang Cheng placed one foot on his own city, and the blood in his veins surged.
It seemed that the shackles of "transmission" were slowly dissipating, and Zhang Cheng also raised a bright smile.

In a strictly disciplined training ground, Zhang Cheng, dressed in black, stood in the center.

"You were all recommended here, but if you want to get in, you must abide by the rules. The examination will now begin!"

Standing at the front, an official dressed in crimson robes shouted.

Looking at the other person's attire, Zhang Cheng understood that the other person was of the fifth rank or above. But did the Six Doors' assessment require a fifth-rank official?

Standing before the heavy stone, Zhang Cheng glanced at it and saw three options: eighty jin, one hundred and twenty jin, and two hundred jin, but each required ten lifts to pass!

Watching this scene, Zhang Cheng's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but walk towards the two-hundred-pound boulder.
"Are you sure you want to lift that? You know, you'll be the one crushed to death!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the official in charge of recording spoke seriously.
"That's right!"

Rolling up his sleeves, Zhang Cheng approached the heavy stone, then used his arms to lift it up in his arms.
"What a bunch of weeds! Where did this animal come from?"

"Damn, are you born with superhuman strength?"

"If he has that kind of strength, why isn't he at the docks carrying grain? What is he doing here?"

Amidst the surrounding murmurs, Zhang Cheng lifted the heavy stone high and then slammed it horizontally ten times.
Staring at Zhang Cheng in shock, even the official in charge of recording was stunned and immediately drew a circle at the end!

After setting down the heavy stone, Zhang Cheng stepped aside, his face calm.
Since we've already come all this way to the Six Doors, if we don't strive to climb the ranks, wouldn't it be a waste of our time here?

Zhang Cheng: In Qinghe County, you called me Little Constable and I didn't bother you. But now that you're in the Six Doors, what the hell should you call me?
"The second item is martial arts practice."

Right after the official at the training ground finished speaking, many people began to choose their weapons.
These weapons were not ordinary either; they were extremely heavy.

To perform a complete act using all of these things would probably take half a life.

However, most martial arts practitioners have a set of weapons at home to hone their strength!

Approaching the Spring and Autumn Period broadsword, Zhang Cheng weighed it in his hand and found it to be nearly 160 jin (approximately 80 catties).
Seeing that Zhang Cheng had directly chosen the Spring and Autumn Broadsword, many of the officials in charge of recording began to whisper among themselves.
As expected, Zhang Cheng was the most outstanding candidate in this selection of imperial guards!
No, it should be the strongest in the last twenty years!
Zhang Cheng raised his Spring and Autumn Broadsword, swung it backhand, and began to spin forward as he swung it.
Seeing the 160-pound Spring and Autumn Broadsword wielded so skillfully by Zhang Cheng that water couldn't penetrate it, all the examinees present were stunned.

Because this is no longer livestock, this is the Martial Star descended to earth!

"excellent!"

Their eyes met, and without saying a word, the examiners drew a circle.

"The third step: drawing a stiff bow!"

While the other candidates picked up their five- or ten-stone bows, Zhang Cheng simply drew back his bow and held it still.

Seeing that he was already far ahead of the other candidates, one of the examiners said, "How about we let him take the final test of horsemanship and archery?"

"I think so too!"

Nodding, the examiner beside him couldn't help but stroke his beard.
"In Qinghe County, Zhang Cheng stepped forward and demonstrated archery on horseback."

When the examiner spoke to Zhang Cheng, he couldn't help but become serious.
He led a horse over, and the man handed him a bow and arrows.

Stroking the horse, Zhang Cheng immediately clenched his thighs and charged forward at the sound of the command.
Running wildly across the training ground, Zhang Cheng picked up his bow and arrow, repeatedly drawing the bowstring and hitting the distant targets.
"Shhhhh!"

Everyone stared wide-eyed as they watched Zhang Cheng relentlessly hitting his targets, for not only was his martial arts extraordinary, but his archery skills were also terrifying!

"it is good!"

Clapping and cheering, Zhao Ji, standing in the distance, couldn't help but cheer.
Seeing Zhao Ji's praise, Tong Guan, standing beside him, also smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you've discovered a truly talented person!"

"Haha! You're right!"

Upon hearing Tong Guan's words, Zhao Ji couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Because no one expected that his incognito visit would lead him to discover such a brave and promising young man!

Looking at the distance with a puzzled expression, Zhang Cheng was curious. Who was this person who could speak so loudly during the Six Doors' training ground assessment? Could he be some kind of prince?

Just after Zhang Cheng dismounted, an official stepped forward and said to him, "Zhang Cheng of Qinghe County has passed the assessment! He is hereby appointed as the Commander of the Imperial Guard, a seventh-rank official."

"what?"

Staring blankly at the other person, Zhang Cheng was not happy about being granted an official position; instead, he looked completely bewildered.
Isn't this supposed to be the Six Doors' assessment? Why has it become the Palace Guard?! The Emperor's personal guard?
"Zhang Xinzhi, do you have any doubts?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in front of him, the official began to inquire.

"Um, isn't this the Six Doors' assessment?"

Staring at the other person in astonishment, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but ask, his face full of disbelief.

"Check his recommendation! Quickly, quickly!"

When he spoke to those around him, the official also panicked.

Just a few minutes later, the visitor produced Zhang Cheng's recommendation, which indeed stated "Six Doors" on it.
With a twitching mouth, the official looked at Zhang Cheng and roared, "What are you doing at the Imperial Guards' training ground, a member of the Six Doors?"

"Sir, the Six Doors' training ground is right next to ours. He must have gone to the wrong place!"

He addressed the official beside him, and the junior clerk quickly offered an explanation.
Upon hearing this, the official glanced around, then grabbed Zhang Cheng's shoulder and said, "I'm telling you now, you've come to the wrong place, and I've made a mistake too. But if you go to the Palace Guard, neither of us is wrong! Understand?"

The official stared at Zhang Cheng with a serious expression.
This matter is both a big deal and a small matter, but the problem is, the emperor is watching from behind. What if Zhang Cheng, who is an all-around excellent student, doesn't go to the Palace Guard? Does that mean the kid went to the wrong training ground?
"understand!"

Looking closely at the official in front of him, Zhang Cheng finally understood what was going on—he had gone to the wrong training ground!

No wonder he felt something was off during the assessment. The people here didn't look like constables at all; they looked more like respectable young men from military families!
"May I ask your surname, sir?"

Looking at the other person with a broad smile, Zhang Cheng smiled and gestured, appearing exceptionally obsequious.

"Shen Gao, Commander of the Palace Guards and Militia!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the man couldn't help but say, "From now on, you'll work under me, and I won't treat you badly!"

Upon hearing the man's words, Zhang Cheng quickly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kind offer, sir!"

After leaving the training ground, Zhang Cheng looked at the token in his hand, completely dazed, because how did he end up in the palace?

"Big brother, big brother, how did the exam go?"

Shi Qian happily approached Zhang Cheng and began to inquire.
"I went to the wrong place; I didn't go to the Six Doors."

Sighing, Zhang Cheng looked utterly helpless.

"Oh, what should we do then? You are clearly exceptionally capable. Wouldn't it be a waste if you didn't go to the Six Doors?"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Shi Qian was taken aback.
"Although I didn't go to the Six Doors, I went to the Palace Guard."

With his hands behind his back, Zhang Cheng walked towards the sunlight, his figure appearing exceptionally upright.
"What? The Palace Guard? Ah, the Palace Guard?"

Shi Qian shouted in astonishment, his eyes widening in surprise.

(End of this chapter)