The First Sage of Military Strategists

Chapter 68 The Assessment (Part 2)

"Congratulations, Brother Li!"

When Li Tai left the stage, many people offered their congratulations.

“Good luck is nothing to brag about. Han Qing, we’ll see about you later!” Li Tai responded to each of them, his gaze first falling on Han Qing and then turning to Mu Dachun. “And you, Dachun, don’t be afraid later. Just swing your fists and smash them. With your physique, your opponent at the same level won’t be able to withstand it.”

"I understand." Mu Dachun nodded.

Han Qing nodded slightly, his face calm and composed, without the slightest hint of panic.

He believed in his own strength and courage. He was just a veteran in the army, what was there to fear?
As time passed, one by one the young people took to the stage. Some won, and some lost. Out of about eight people, only one could win, which shows how difficult the test was.

Under the same level of cultivation and physical strength, the combat abilities of the martial artists from various forces in Baiyun County are generally inferior to those of these veteran soldiers who often fight on the battlefield.

"The Level B assessment is over. Li Tai, Song Yueqiu, Liu Ziyi... all eight of you have passed the assessment!"

For a moment, many envious eyes were cast upon Li Tai and his group of eight.

"Next, we'll begin the Grade A assessment. First place goes to Han Qing!"

In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on Han Qing.

Han Qingmai entered the room, and in the pavilion, Qi Yan straightened her back, her eyes losing some of their playfulness.

Han Qing was her target for this trip, and she naturally wanted to observe the battle closely.

Yang Wu was also very nervous. Although he felt that Han Qing's strength was definitely not a problem, he was worried that he might be afraid of these old soldiers with fierce temperaments and ruthless eyes, and thus perform poorly. Many people were full of confidence when they went on stage in the previous second-level assessment, but when they actually fought, they were flustered and easily defeated.

However, Han Qing remained calm and composed. He had secretly activated the Ceasefire Sutra and the Blood Fiend Technique. Strands of fiendish energy silently seeped into his blood, further enhancing his physical abilities. He also felt a surge of immense courage, giving him the courage to forge ahead even in the face of certain death.

His opponent then entered the arena, the two standing thirty paces apart. The newcomer was a man with a mustache, yellow skin, and fierce eyes, staring intently at Han Qing.

Many teenagers have had their mental breakdowns triggered by just one look.

Han Qing did not back down and stared back at the other person.

Eyes facing each other.

The burly man thought he could easily dominate in terms of presence, but unexpectedly, seeing Han Qing's eyes made him feel a slight sense of fear.

It was because those eyes were so pure, filled only with pure killing intent, as if they wanted to devour him alive.

"How could there be such a fierce young man in Baiyun County? What has this boy been through?" the big man muttered to himself.

"The assessment begins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Qing's figure flashed, turning into a blur, and he pounced on the big man first.

"What speed!" The big man was shocked. He had watched so many fights and seen so many people take action, but no one could be faster or more agile than Han Qing.

Han Qing moved like a gust of wind, quickly circling to the side of the big man and kicking forward.

The burly man turned to defend, but Han Qing simply swayed and swiftly moved behind the burly man, suddenly unleashing a punch.

This time it was a real killing move. With the support of the Limit Breaking Level Fist Technique, this punch was extremely fast and explosive. In addition, with the support of the Hundred Meridians Realm Dharma Thought, he almost mobilized all his strength to enhance this punch.

The burly man hastily turned around and threw a punch. Bang! The two fists collided, and the two forces clashed fiercely, their power colliding wildly.

The big man's expression changed. With a cracking sound, his right arm was visibly twisted and deformed, and countless bones inside were broken.

Han Qing pressed his advantage, suddenly stepping forward and slamming his shoulder into the other man's chest.

Bang!
With a muffled thud, the burly man was knocked to the ground, his protective energy dissipating with the impact.

"Han Qingsheng!"

Many people present didn't even realize what was happening; they only saw the two collide, then spin around, and Han Qing won. The whole process was incredibly easy, as if the two were not even in the same league.

"it is good!"

Someone shouted first, and a cheer erupted from the crowd.

After so many matches, even if others win, it's a hard-fought victory, while the losers are often one-sided beatings.

Those who lost were also resentful, but now that someone has stepped up and won so beautifully, they feel a little better, as if they have finally gotten their revenge.

"Not bad! Among so many people, you are the only one who can overwhelm your opponent in terms of physical ability and win. Moreover, your movement and boxing skills are also quite remarkable. It is normal for you to win so well!" The burly man in charge of the assessment couldn't help but give a few words of praise.

Han Qing nodded slightly and then bowed slightly to his opponent.

"excuse me!"

The old soldier's right hand bone was already broken. There was nothing he could do about it; it wasn't his intention. However, there was a huge difference in strength and physical power between the two. With just one punch, the old soldier's bone was broken, and he didn't even have time to stop.

However, since it's a real combat test, it's normal for bones to break. This veteran won't be ruined because of this; there are plenty of ways in this world to help people rebuild their bones.

The old soldier was also very strong. He got up without saying a word and, with the help of another soldier beside him, quickly left.

Han Qing turned and walked back to her original spot, and Li Tai was the first to step forward to congratulate her.

"Congratulations! Brother Han, I knew you would win, but I didn't expect you to win so quickly and so beautifully!"

"Just lucky," Han Qing replied.

He was confident in his own abilities, but he did not dare to underestimate his opponents.

He just went all out, and the result was a natural outcome.

Of course, he was not surprised by this result. He had accumulated a wealth of knowledge and had a solid foundation, so he could easily crush martial artists of the same realm, even strong ones from the military.

"Dachun, it's your turn now!" Li Tai said, turning his head.

Da Chun scratched his head: "I tried my best, but I'm sure I can't do as well as Brother Han Qing."

Actually, it's hard to say who is older between Han Qing and Mu Dachun, but Mu Dachun is rather honest and habitually calls him "brother," and Han Qing didn't deliberately object.

"Next..."

"slow!"

Suddenly, a clear shout came from afar, and a figure descended from the sky. Qi Yan actually leaped up from the viewing platform on the top of the pavilion and plummeted to the ground.

Bang!
A large crater was smashed into the ground, and the bluestone slabs beneath its feet shattered and cracked like a spider web, spreading outwards, with dust rising up.

The fierce female general was unharmed. She got up, dusted herself off, and walked towards Han Qing's direction.

In an instant, many teenagers made way for him, and Mu Dachun couldn't help but take a step back, while Li Tai also looked solemn.

This woman's aura was so powerful and her momentum so intense that ordinary people simply couldn't withstand it.

Han Qing remained calm and composed, neither arrogant nor humble. He felt he hadn't done anything wrong and had nothing to fear. Besides, this female general was clearly a bold and magnanimous person; cowardice and humility would only make her dislike him.

Qi Yan approached Han Qing and looked him up and down with interest. Suddenly, she reached out and patted his shoulder. A tremendous force erupted, and Han Qing couldn't help but want to kneel down. Fortunately, he managed to stop the momentum with his own strength.

"Not bad! Your performance just now was outstanding. Come with me!" Qi Yan turned and walked towards a nearby house.

Han Qing, puzzled, followed after him. The group of young men around him also had their own guesses, most of them filled with envy, believing that Han Qing must have performed too well to gain the general's appreciation.

(End of this chapter)