Hunting God Era

Chapter 160 Preparations in Advance (4k)

Tian Zhixing.
Li Ye instinctively gripped the hilt of his sword.

Snapped.

Just then, the man opened his mouth and exhaled, making a hissing sound. With the sound, Li Ye's hand seemed to be struck by lightning, and a tremendous force was transmitted, which made him briefly stop his sword-wielding movement.

The next instant, his figure disappeared from the end and appeared in front of Li Ye in the blink of an eye.

Li Ye then realized that the person who looked like an old man in terms of body and clothing was actually a middle-aged man with graying temples. His face, which should have been refined, was now full of vicissitudes and gloom.

"The divine court is contained, while the mysterious gates are opened."

He looked Li Ye up and down, his tone full of genuine admiration, "Look closely, you're truly an outstanding young man. No wonder Wang Gandang is so protective of you and keeps chasing after me."

Li Ye grinned, "You still came, didn't you?"

"I didn't come here specifically for you."

Tian Zhixing said, "The joint examination of eight provinces is a very important matter. I was invited here, and I guarantee that nothing major will happen to you. As for you..."

He paused, then his weathered face suddenly contorted with rage. "You killed my son!"

As he spoke, his ferocious face forcibly calmed down, as if a new layer of skin had covered his ferocity, making him appear composed.

"I will not lay a hand on you unless you enter the Yuan Chu realm. This is my promise."

Tian Zhixing brushed past Li Ye and headed towards the stairs. "When the Cao Gang came to you, it was your last chance. If you go to the Cao Gang now, the price will be even greater than before."

"That won't bother you."

Li Ye didn't turn around and said, "I will definitely go into Yuanchu. I'll be waiting for you inside."

Tian Zhixing paused slightly with her raised foot, then stepped back onto the ground and continued walking forward.

"It's good for a young person to be confident. Killing someone at the Opening Realm while only at the Breakthrough Realm might be exceptional. But even if you break through six barriers and eventually reach the Opening Realm, even if you receive the Dharma Seed, the fourth realm isn't as easy to deal with as you imagine. Martial artists are human too. One should be down-to-earth. Boasting isn't a good habit."

"I admire your courage and confidence, but I will not hold back. I await news of your entry into the Yuan Chu realm."

With that, he disappeared down the corridor.

Li Ye stood for a while before going into the room.

Tian Zhixing.
"No wonder Director Wang said nothing would happen, that guy."

Li Ye touched the hilt of his sword at his waist and frowned, saying, "He's really different from his son."

He had the opportunity to kill Tian Zhixing.

Once the sword is drawn, at such close range, the opponent definitely won't be able to react in time.

Even if he were to try to kill him at the beginning, Li Ye was confident that he could withstand his attack and counterattack.

He had prepared for this before, and now that he has met the person, he doesn't think he will lose.

But Tian Zhixing's words made him put down that idea.

Humans are complex; they have grudges and affections, but they also know how to restrain themselves and not overstep boundaries.

Despite the hatred of killing his son, this old man was able to endure it and prioritized his mission by coming to protect the joint examination, only thinking of dealing with Li Ye after entering the Yuan Chu realm.

No wonder Director Wang's expression was so complicated when he talked about this person, and he couldn't make a decision.

This kind of person is still making contributions. His son is his son, and he is himself. There's nothing wrong with him.

Eliminating him rashly, for the sake of a newly emerging so-called genius, is not a problem for the individual, but it seems somewhat difficult for those above to do so.

Moreover, they are indeed very patient.

He can endure it, and so can Li Ye.

For no other reason than that Li Ye would not do something worthless.

After the college entrance exam, he'll find a Primordial Demon Realm and fight Tian Zhixing to the death!
The following day, everyone gathered in the town square.

The town, built from a military camp, is large enough that the square can accommodate a gathering of two thousand people.

This number of people was already quite large and impressive.

If the number of people exceeds a thousand, it stretches to the heavens and the earth; if the number reaches ten thousand, it becomes boundless and limitless.

Two thousand people gathered together, and although they came from different provinces, it was still too many people. With two thousand faces put together, no one recognized anyone.

The martial artists maintained good manners, refraining from whispering among themselves and instead looking towards a high platform ahead, waiting for someone to approach.

brush!
The next instant, nine people appeared on the platform, one of whom was Tian Zhixing, whom Li Ye had seen last night.

The leader was a man with a buzz cut dressed in the uniform of a high-ranking military officer. He didn't even need a microphone; when he opened his mouth, his voice was like muffled thunder or a mountain boom, causing the gathered martial artists to freeze in shock.

"It's good that everyone's here. The joint examination of eight provinces will begin tomorrow. You martial arts students will be the ones to enter. You will be issued the corresponding equipment for scoring purposes. Then, someone else will introduce you."

After the high-ranking official said something, he stepped back and let a woman step forward.

The woman looked very young, with delicate features and a slender figure, but when she spoke, there was always a sense of vicissitude in her voice, suggesting that she was actually a martial artist of considerable age.

In martial arts, regardless of skill level, youth is definitely an advantage. Compared to ordinary people, they have better physical fitness and naturally look younger.

Similarly, this woman didn't need a microphone, but her voice wasn't as thunderous as before; instead, it was as gentle as rain, and although it wasn't loud, it reached everyone's ears accurately.

"I am an examiner invited to observe the joint examination. Of course, our presence is only to prevent bigger accidents from happening. You don't need to worry about us. Just enter the Demon Realm and take the exam as normal."

"Now let me explain the assessment rules, using this..."

She stretched out her hand, revealing two items: a badge-like device pinned to her chest and a bracelet that looked somewhat high-tech, but lacked any cameras or displays, consisting only of metal.

"The badge is pinned to your chest and the bracelet is fastened to your wrist. These are for scoring purposes and for survival. The badge is difficult to destroy. You can only remove it voluntarily. If you want to leave the Demon Realm and give up the assessment, simply remove the badge. This will be considered an automatic forfeit, and someone will enter the Demon Realm to bring you out."

"At the same time, it is also used to monitor your vital signs. When used in conjunction with the bracelet, it allows us to detect your aura. If we detect anything amiss, we will forcibly go there and take you out, regardless of your condition."

"Therefore, during the assessment, you should also pay attention to your condition and avoid taking risks that could lead to serious injury."

"As for scoring, it's basically done through the wristband. Don't worry about the material; as long as it's not deliberately damaged by repeatedly blocking other people's attacks, it can continue to score."

"Martial artists skilled in fist and foot techniques need not restrain themselves. Simply using internal energy or even true essence will not destroy it. You can use your martial arts as usual." "In the Demon Realm, there is no need for you to distinguish between low and high levels. As long as you fight, we will naturally have our own scoring system. Once you enter the Demon Realm, you will be able to distinguish between strong and weak demons when facing them."

"But be careful, don't assume that just because the demons are strong, you'll get a high score and force yourself into battle. The Demon Realm is dangerous and has a death limit. Even if you call for help in time, we may not be able to rescue you in time."

"As for scores, there are no limits. If any of you are strong enough to conquer the Demon Realm, then feel free to give it a try."

She smiled, finished her introduction, took a step back, and nodded to the high-ranking official.

The high-ranking official nodded in response and continued speaking to the gathered martial artists: "Now, we will divide you into provinces, and our specially invited examiners will distribute your assessment equipment. Tomorrow morning at 8:30, gather here again to enter the Demon Realm!"

After saying that, he took a step, which kicked up a cloud of dust on the ground, and then disappeared.

"Okay."

The woman chuckled, then darted into a pile of boxes nearby. With a single palm strike, the boxes shattered, sending out a multitude of bracelets and badges flying out like scattered petals, which then hurtled towards the group of martial arts examinees from Jiangnan Province.

It's fast enough to ensure everyone can catch it.

Since they were all martial artists, they naturally couldn't line up like normal people to receive the items. Upon seeing the flying object, they each used their own methods. Some used their lightness skills to grab it first, while others remained still and waited for the object to fly over before catching it.

From the direction of Yuzhang, a young man in a long robe waved his folding fan, and the box flew into the sky, exploding and scattering like fireworks, landing precisely in their hands.

Apart from the high-ranking officials who left, the remaining eight people all seemed to represent a province, just as the two people had just distributed them in a pattern resembling falling petals.

There were also more violent ones, such as Wu Yue from Qingzhou. One used his legs and the other his fists. The martial artist using his legs kicked the box, sending the object flying like a spear and crashing into the group of martial artists from Qingzhou Province. The one using his fists fired with explosive sounds, like shrapnel, sending the object crashing into the group of martial artists.

In Jianghuai Province, after Tian Zhixing struck out with his palm, the box exploded, and the contents flew everywhere, but in a very regular pattern, they bounced back to the crowd.

Snapped.

Li Ye reached out to the side and caught the badge and bracelet.

He glanced at Tian Zhixing on the stage, whose expression remained unchanged, seemingly unaware of Li Ye at all. Then he looked at the object in his hand and narrowed his eyes.

Standing next to him, Fu Chuxue reached out and raised her hand to take the assessment equipment above her head. After a pause, she said calmly, "Intensity test."

“Hmm.” Li Ye nodded in agreement.

Although the distribution method was different, he also observed that it was a test of the martial artist's strength by the examiners.

The distribution method in Qingzhou and Wuyue was so explosive that many people didn't receive it; it hit them directly and was only picked up by others after falling to the ground.

Most of these people are at the Dragon Gate Realm.

However, all the warriors at the second level caught the assessment equipment in time.

For example, the examiners in Jiangnan Province seemed to have given everyone a certificate, but the speed at which they received it varied. Those who reacted and received it in a very short time were basically second-level martial artists.

The Dragon Gate Realm's reaction is very slow. Although it cannot be ruled out that those martial artists who follow the Five Awakenings path might react, it seems that their actions when receiving the item are also different, mostly stiff.

There is a powerful force within it.

It cannot be ruled out that the examiner himself had a bias towards certain martial arts styles.
In places like Jianghuai, the assessment focuses on a sense of crisis. The equipment used in the assessment appears unexpectedly; those who notice it can receive it instantly, while those who don't will still be hit before being obtained.

It's the same difference between the second realm and the first realm.

"echo."

He pondered what Wang Ting had said earlier about the true seed that Tian Zhixing had condensed, and then thought back to the scene of receiving the item just now, and felt a chill run down his spine.

At a distance, this can indeed be quite lethal.

The wonder of true essence is indeed different from their qi, including the intensity of Chen Hualong's and Ren Changxu's attacks.
The methods employed by these individuals lean more towards a set of 'rules,' with their own set of principles.

Kaiyuan, also known as Tongxuan, is probably mysterious in this sense.

After the distribution was completed, Li Ye and the others dispersed, leaving only the eight martial artists on the stage.

"This year's exam is indeed very intense; no wonder there's a joint exam involving eight provinces."

The female warrior's smile now carried a hint of allure, no longer the gentle demeanor of before. She licked her lips, "Ah, the unripe little apple, after being tempered by demons, gradually matures, growing into a ripe, charming red apple. I really want to pick it."

"This isn't your Hehuan Sect, so be careful."

The speaker was a tall, strong examiner from Qingzhou. He glanced at the woman and said, "How did you choose? Is there no one else in Jiangnan? Hongxiulou is more suitable than you."

"Your Qingzhou also has the White Lotus Sect."

The female warrior gave a mischievous and charming laugh, "If we're talking about fame, they're the best. Why didn't you invite them instead of coming to us?"

The examiner from Qingzhou's expression changed, and he said coldly, "Old hag, do you want to die?"

"I still have so much of my life ahead of me, I don't want to die so soon."

As soon as the female warrior turned around, a fragrant breeze wafted over her, even scattering flower petals everywhere, and she vanished from the stage.

"The people at Hongxiulou are too aloof. We are very willing to cooperate with Shenzhou. Besides, it was like that back then, and it's even more so now. People laugh at poverty but not prostitution. Don't discriminate against people like that. Besides, we've already reformed."

The person may have disappeared, but the words remain.

"Humph!"

Upon hearing this, the examiner from Qingzhou sneered, "You can't even accept disciples, yet you talk about laughing at poverty but not prostitution. I don't believe any martial artist would want to join your sect."

"We were all invited, so don't get angry. We'll have to work together later."

The examiner from Yuzhang, fanning himself with a folding fan, chuckled and said, "However, the quality this year is indeed quite good. I wonder how many we can negotiate with."

"It's not that easy."

The examiner from Minlan was a middle-aged man with thick finger bones. He shook his head and said, "No matter how much we negotiate, they still have to finish martial arts university. That's the rule. Those you want to take away, those who meet our standards, are all the chosen ones."

Even the most outstanding talents need to grow. Does that mean they'll never reach the Yuan Chu realm?

Tian Zhixing looked in the direction the martial artists who had taken the exam had left, and said in a deep voice, "Staying here won't solve anything. Only by constantly moving forward can we reach a higher realm."

"That's hard to say. If it were that easy to attain enlightenment, we wouldn't have come here, Lao Tian. I heard you gave up."

The provincial examiner, Fulu, said, "Since you're already running a company in the real world, don't think about it so much."

(End of this chapter)