Hunting God Era

Chapter 159 Even fairies need to relieve themselves (4k)

That evening, the high-speed train stopped in Lhoka, the capital city of Phuc Loc province. Then, the train changed trains and headed north, then west, taking the 36D special line to the border of Phuc Loc, Min Lan and Wu Yue provinces.

They arrived at a large military camp.

Although it's called a military camp, it's more like a town. Many buildings have been erected, and the ground is flat enough for weapons and vehicles to pass through. A large number of heavy weapons can be seen on the edge of the town.

After getting off the bus, there was a group of people gathered around. They were all young and naive but full of arrogance. They were divided into several groups and looked at the people who got off the bus.

Martial artists from eight provinces—Qingzhou, Jianghuai, Yuzhang, Jiangnan, Fulu, Minlan, Wuyue, and Lingnan—all gathered here.

They weren't the last ones to arrive. After arriving, they were led by the local soldiers in charge of receiving them to a building ahead and settled in.

All martial artists taking the unified examination will arrive tonight, and after a day of rest and adjustment, they will enter the Demon Realm together to begin the examination.

The building was quite large, and each province's unified martial arts examinee could be assigned a single room in the building allocated to their respective province. Li Ye was assigned a room on the eighth floor. Although it was small, it was fully equipped with all the necessary facilities.

After putting down his luggage, Li Ye sent a message home and then looked out at the foggy area visible from the window.

Within the area, one can vaguely see the outline of a mountain range running parallel to a swamp, the thick fog spreading within tinged with a blood-red hue under the twilight.

It doesn't look like a good place.

The Ghost Corpse Fortress in the Swamp Kingdom is the location for this assessment.

"In previous years, the martial arts exams were mostly organized by ourselves, and the Demon Realm we chose was fairly standard. Is there something new going on above this time? Or has the talent of the martial artists improved again over the years?"

According to his own understanding and what he knew, the selection of people into the four top-tier martial arts schools was not without reason. After all, information on all martial artists could be found, and then a decision on whether to conduct a joint examination would be made based on their strength.

The last time was six years ago, when a wave of geniuses emerged.

And this time, it's likely to be the same.

At least when he got off the car, he glanced around and saw that there were quite a few people in the second realm among those gathered there. At this age, they were all considered the pride of heaven.

But the more outstanding a person is, the more arrogant they become, and it's easy for disputes to arise when they gather together.
Li Ye hardly needed to verify this. When it was time to eat, he went downstairs and heard a noisy argument.

Not every dormitory building has a canteen; they are all designated at the same level. Each canteen can seat about 500 people, and the martial artists who eat there usually come from two or three provinces.

Li Ye arrived at the second canteen. As soon as he entered, he saw several groups of people arguing.

"Xie Hongcai from our Lingnan Province should be ranked first. He broke through three passes, and the second pass was completed with full force. Who can compare to him?!"

"Bullshit! Xie Hong's 'One and a Half Strings' technique only breaks the Soul-Stabilizing Realm. In terms of martial prowess, he's no match for Kong Wen from Qingzhou Province. Both of them broke through three barriers, and both of them filled two barriers and one and a half strings, but Kong Wen has the Vajra Breaking Army Divine Speed ​​Technique. He overcomes all three barriers while also considering stamina and speed, making him the best!"

"What are you even compared to us? Our Jianghuai Province is number one!"

Three groups of martial artists gathered at three different locations in the cafeteria, arguing and fighting while eating. Some of them, with their fiery tempers, would wipe their mouths after finishing their meals and slam their fists so hard that they could knock the table apart.

The atmosphere was tense, like swords were about to be drawn.

"Jianghuai Province?"

The martial artist from Lingnan Province sneered, "I know Wang Qiu. He's only at the second level. Even if he makes a breakthrough this year, he's still far from reaching the 'String' level!"

"Wang Qiu is outdated!"

A martial artist from Jianghuai Province exclaimed, "During the provincial martial arts competition, we also had a martial artist here who defeated Wang Qiu head-on. He's also a master who has broken through three levels of defense, named Li Ye! And there's Fu Chuxue, who has also broken through three levels of defense. This time, the strongest martial artist in the joint examination will definitely come from our side!"

"Never heard of someone taking something seriously just because they call out a name?"

The martial artist from Qingzhou then shouted, "Then I'd say that our Kong Wen has conquered all the martial arts examinations in the land!"

"You motherfucker"

The three parties exchanged even harsher insults, but no physical altercations occurred.

Talking is one thing, but taking action is against the rules. Fan Tie had already explained the rules when we arrived: fighting is strictly prohibited, and anyone caught doing so will be disqualified from the unified examination.

So they all refrained from making a move.

As for Li Ye, the person mentioned, he quietly walked to the cafeteria window, filled a whole plate of rice, and found a corner to eat it.

Verbal disputes held little meaning for him.

Young people love to discuss this, whether it's being number one or not, he never cares.

Cultivation is something you must cultivate yourself. You can compete for it now, but you won't be able to compete for it once you get to university.

Although he was a teenager, he had already moved away from this circle.

Instead of focusing on this, you should think about how to kill that Fourth Realm cultivator and those other demonic sects.

There was another one, just as he had in mind.

He had only taken two bites when a refreshing aura suddenly appeared opposite him. Looking up, he saw that Fu Chuxue had also brought out a dish and was sitting opposite him, eating slowly but steadily.

She is also unaffected.

As she ate, she glanced at the chopsticks in Li Ye's hand, then at her own, and asked, "A magic weapon?"

"Five-flavored chopsticks."

Li Ye waved the jade chopsticks in his hand. "They're just for adding flavor. The food here is just so-so."

The food prepared in the military camp was naturally not as good as what a professional chef would make; the taste was average, similar to home-cooked meals.

It's edible, but Li Ye has something better.

The five flavors of chopsticks are no longer of much use to him. His qi and blood have long been stabilized and have broken through the barrier. For others, they would be completely useless. He only has the authority to absorb them indiscriminately and without hindrance, but even that has little effect.

However, it's still very useful for enhancing the flavor.

"I'd like to give it a try," Fu Chuxue said succinctly.

Li Ye's eyes widened. "This is mine. Even if you're naturally naive, there's a limit. We still need to be careful about the boundaries between men and women."

They hadn't known each other for long, but it had been a while. In Li Ye's eyes, this woman had gone from being aloof and unapproachable at the beginning to being straightforward, and then, upon closer inspection, she seemed like a complete idiot.

On the bus, she ignored everyone else and just followed him because he was the one she knew best.

That's how Li Ye discovered this side of him.

And being too direct is a bit excessive.
For example, when she disappeared for a period of time, Li Ye swore he was just asking casually, and she replied very politely that she had gone to the restroom.

To be honest, he couldn't really associate that face with anything related to that.

They are so beautiful they seem otherworldly, but they are still human after all. Fairies not only eat, but they also relieve themselves.
Including this Demon Realm test, people can't just stay inside for such a long time without eating, drinking, or relieving themselves. It tests not only combat skills, but also survival skills.

We still need to consider reality.

In this respect, Li Ye is actually less human than Fu Chuxue.

She just doesn't look like someone who would do mundane things, but Li Ye really can go without eating, drinking, defecating, or urinating.

Survival skills are far too basic for him.

The Devouring Demon is composed of consuming air and swallowing filth. When it enters the Demon Realm, it's like entering a cafeteria. It can just open its mouth when it's hungry or thirsty. If you release its power and restrict it, it can be full. If you adjust the direction of its power, it can even avoid producing filth and excretion.

The saying "others are starving" is a metaphor, but the fact that he's standing there is the truth.

"Your Jianghuai Province is really something. You know you can't beat us, but you still drag someone out. Does Wang Qiu even know that?" During the meal, the argument escalated, and everyone's faces turned red, but no one actually started a fight.

This left the martial artists of Jianghuai Province helpless.

The provincial martial arts competition is a provincial event, so the information doesn't circulate as widely, or rather, the information is received more slowly for people like them.

Wang Qiu has been the number one martial artist for the past two years, so it's normal for his name to be passed on to them. Similarly, the martial artist they're talking about is also a genius who has held the top spot in the province for a long time.

The provinces are separated by distance and aren't even next door, so being able to hear some names is already considered good, and the information they're getting is outdated.

After all, the martial arts community is neither too big nor too small, and only a limited number of people are qualified to participate in the unified examination.

Li Ye?

Fu Chuxue?
do not know.

In the large canteen that seats 500 people, there were many people and many seats. Li Ye was in a corner, and there was a mix of people, so no one saw them.

"I know."

Just as the argument was getting heated, a voice rang out from outside. Although it didn't drown out the argument inside the cafeteria, the sudden sound caught the attention of the people at the front, causing the surroundings to gradually quiet down.

The martial artist from Lingnan Province who had spoken earlier turned his head and looked straight at the door. He wasn't afraid and just stared straight at Wang Qiu.

In Li Ye's opinion, this martial artist was also a second-stage martial artist who had broken through to the next level.

"I was defeated, but what does that have to do with you? You'd better shut up," Wang Qiu sneered.

The martial artist from Lingnan Province angrily retorted, "Who are you insulting!"

"What? You dare to fight me?" Wang Qiu looked at him coldly. "I'll remember you. Be careful in the Demon Realm!"

"I'm not afraid of you, Wang Qiu!" The martial artist raised his head. "You should try to achieve good results in the Demon Realm first. This Demon Realm is extraordinary. Be careful you don't even fail to make it into the top eight!"

"Then I won't bother you."

Wang Qiu scoffed, "Besides, what's the point of competing for first place? I'm the person involved, while you and I don't even know each other. What's the point of calling each other that?"

As he spoke, he glanced around, ignoring them, and walked to Li Ye's table.

"Li Liye, classmate."

I originally wanted to call him Director Li, but after thinking about it, I changed my address and asked, "Can we sit together?"

Li Ye laughed and said, "You're quite magnanimous."

He didn't have any ill feelings towards Wang Qiu. Martial arts competitions are martial arts competitions, and private matters are private matters. So far, Wang Qiu hasn't done anything to offend him.

When you get to know Li Ye, he's just a normal person.

"It's not that I'm magnanimous. This is my first time participating, but I expected it. When there are a lot of people, this is bound to happen, and there will be disputes."

Wang Qiu said, "But words are useless; we need real evidence. The results of the Demon Realm are the most important."

After saying that, he took his leave, went to the window to collect a mountain of food, and sat down next to Li Ye.

"With the joint examination of eight provinces, of course a winner will be determined. You didn't come down just now, but I did, and we were already arguing back then."

Wang Qiu said, "Each province has one, and they're all vying for first place in the rankings and strength selection process. I might not lose to them either. Once we enter the Demon Realm, it'll be based on scores."

Each province has a representative, and everyone is vying for the top spot. But no matter how much they compete, they are all determined to prove themselves in the Demon Realm.

The argument continued even after he sat down.

"You're Li Ye?"

The martial artist from Lingnan Province who had spoken earlier also noticed Li Ye and Fu Chuxue in the corner. His eyes lit up when he saw Fu Chuxue, and he remained stunned for a moment before regaining his composure. He then focused his gaze on Li Ye, sizing him up before saying disdainfully:
"She doesn't seem like anything special. She's rather weak and doesn't have any particular characteristics."

"What did you say!"

Before Li Ye could speak, the people from Jianghuai Province started arguing with them.

Li Ye smiled but didn't say anything, completely ignoring what was in front of him, and looked at Wang Qiu, "You must have something to say?"

He didn't seem to be there just to eat.

"Yes"

Wang Qiu said, "Someone has inquired around and found that all the provinces have formed alliances to prepare for a unified battle in the Demon Realm. I'm here to ask if we should also form an alliance. If we all work together, it will be easier to score points."

Two thousand people are competing for two hundred spots, leaving only one-tenth. Going it alone is definitely not an option.

But this is still within the rules; the unified exam doesn't say that teams can't be formed.

Furthermore, if someone truly possesses such command talent that they can subdue everyone and lead two thousand people to confront the Demon Realm, then that would be considered their own ability, and the unified examination recognizes it.

But there are still only two hundred spots available. That person needs immense personal charisma to truly convince everyone.
"I'll pass. I don't like a lot of people. Anyway, it's all about scoring, just different playing styles."

This reminded Li Ye of the group of university martial artists in Yingcang City, who seemed to have talent in command.

But it might work for others, but it's unnecessary for him.

He would find it difficult to perform his duties if there were too many people around.

"Ok."

Wang Qiu didn't dare to ask for more, and instead turned to Fu Chuxue, "Fu, what about you?"

"Same."

Fu Chuxue said calmly, "I'm better at fighting alone."

"Understood." Wang Qiu said no more and ate his meal in silence.

Li Ye looked at the martial artists who had started arguing fiercely and smiled inexplicably.

From a holistic perspective, it's a good sign to see that the quality of martial artists is steadily improving, with many reaching the second realm. These individuals are proud yet retain their high spirits.

From his personal perspective
It's all bullshit.

Li Ye shook his head and smiled, his eyes filled not only with confidence, but almost with arrogance.

Although there was some kind of Four Realms watching him from above, and there were all sorts of strange and powerful sects, these were all almost detached from the real world of martial arts.

In this group, he could be number one in eight provinces at any time if he wanted to.

No one can compare to him in terms of breaking through multiple levels in the second realm.

After eating and drinking his fill, Li Ye didn't linger and, ignoring the arguing among the others, went straight back to his temporary dormitory.

He was taken aback as soon as he reached the eighth floor.

At the very end of this floor, a person dressed in a Tang suit stood upright like a zombie, casting an endless shadow at the end of the corridor. At first glance, it was quite eerie, making one think that some kind of zombie or demon had appeared.

"I am Tian Zhixing."

The man's words also caused Li Ye's pupils to shrink slightly.

(End of this chapter)