My equipment is designed for cultivation; I started by slaughtering my way through a small world.

After chatting outside for a while, Gu Qing and Sima Xiao opened the door.

Gu Qing personally escorted Zhang Yubai and Sima Xiao away from the Silver Moon residential area.

Then.

The He family father and son, and the Wang family grandfather and grandson, also took their leave one after another.

Once the house returned to peace, only the young and ignorant younger brother, Gu Cheng, continued to play with his toys.

The parents looked at Gu Qing, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"Ah Qing, what exactly happened?"

"Why are all these important figures coming to see you?"

"By the way, you're eighteen too. You're Uncle He's daughter..."

There was a moment of silence.

Finally, Wu Ming, the mother, couldn't hold back any longer and blurted out her questions like beans spilling from a well.

Father Gu Ciyuan didn't say anything, but he kept smoking and frowning in deep thought.

"Mom, don't worry."

"They came to your son to make the first round of angel investment, betting on his bright future."

"As for Uncle He's daughter..."

Speaking of this, Gu Qing couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Fortunately, his father did not agree, otherwise he would not know how to handle the problem.

Don't be fooled by the pill He Wei gave him last time.

But if it comes to the issue of a Daoist partner, that tomboy might immediately turn her back on you.

Gu Qing gave a brief explanation of all the questions.

After hearing this, the mother almost thought she was dreaming. Gu Qing had been sensible since childhood and they didn't need to worry about her.

It was thought that Gu Qing's failure in the college entrance examination meant he would face a life-or-death situation in the mercenary trial.

Unexpectedly, Gu Qing displayed extraordinary talent during the trial, attracting high-ranking executives of the Xianmu Group, as well as powerful figures such as the Wang and He families, to invest in him.

"hiss……"

"My son is such a genius?"

After hearing the explanation, Gu Ciyuan, the father, realized what had happened only when the cigarette he was holding burned down to his fingers.

……

This matter is now closed.

The next few days were peaceful and uneventful, with no further unexpected events occurring.

Time quickly came to the end of the month.

Gu Qing sat cross-legged in her bedroom.

suddenly.

A slight vibration emanated from the Taixu Dharma Seal.

"The second mercenary trial has finally arrived. I wonder what kind of world this trial will take us to?"

"How long will we have to stay in the mission world?"

the next day.

After leaving a note on the table, Gu Qing quietly left the Silver Moon residential area.

however.

Gu Qing had just left not long ago.

Gu Ciyuan came to the living room in his pajamas, holding the note and remaining silent for a long time, his eyes full of worry.

……

The Mercenary Trial Hall of the Immortal Wood Group.

All the mercenaries who passed the first round of selection have arrived.

Gu Qing glanced at them briefly and found that everyone's strength had increased significantly.

About 80% of the mercenaries are at the first level of Qi Refining, while about 10% are at the second level of Qi Refining.

Only a very small number of people have advanced their cultivation to the third stage of Qi Refining.

The fourth level of Qi Refining is extremely rare.

Just as Gu Qing was sizing up the other mercenaries, a few people suddenly walked in from the side. Upon seeing these people, the other mercenaries involuntarily stepped back and made way for them.

"Gu Qing!"

A woman's gentle voice came from beside me.

Gu Qing turned his head and saw that they were the other members of this year's top ten new talents: Zhong Jiufan, Chen Ang, Chen Shangmei, Jia Meiqian, Deng Shu, Han Mu, Luo Zheng, Su Zhengge, and Zhou Xin.

Compared to a month ago, the appearances of these nine people have all undergone some subtle changes.

They all underwent bloodline modification.

After everyone approached, Deng Shu, who ranked sixth among the top ten new talents, looked Gu Qing up and down and said, "Qi Refining Level 5, your cultivation is a bit low."

"Gu Qing, do you lack the resources to cultivate?"

"With your current cultivation level, it will probably be difficult for you to maintain your top ten ranking in the second mercenary trial."

"Um?!"

Who gave you this confidence?

Gu Qing frowned and looked at Zhong Jiufan and the others. He found that he could not see through Zhong Jiufan's cultivation level. Then he looked at Chen Ang, Chen Shangmei, Jia Meiqian, Deng Shu, and Han Mu in turn, and could not see through any of them.

Only Luo Zheng, Su Zhengge, and Zhou Xin had cultivation levels equal to his own, all at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

"Our cultivation levels are about the same."

"His cultivation level is one or two minor levels higher, but the gap isn't wide enough to be overwhelming."

"You'll find it harder to beat me."

Gu Qing said calmly.

All martial arts in the ancient martial arts world, after being forged into immortal martial arts through the fusion of myriad laws and bloodlines, his combat power is beyond the measure of cultivation level.

At the same cultivation level, they are not invincible.

Defeating more than 90% of the opponents is absolutely no problem.

Gu Qing finished speaking.

Jia Meiqian was somewhat disappointed. Looking at his opponent who had once dominated him with 20 points, he explained, "That's not the case. The second mercenary trial is different from the first one."

"The first trial is the fairest opportunity in your lives for you poor people."

"All participants are prohibited from using magical artifacts, talismans, elixirs, or other external forces."

"However."

"The second mercenary trial has opened up access to magical artifacts, allowing mercenaries to bring magical artifacts into the trial world."

"And you, how many magical artifacts have you prepared?"

"A magical artifact?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing looked at the group of people in front of him.

The group all had items that shimmered faintly on their bodies, including defensive clothing, clubs, swords, and even several items belonging to Zhong Jiufan.

Damn it!!

Gu Qing really didn't know that he could carry a magical artifact during the second trial.

After the first trial ended, the Foundation Establishment sword cultivator who guided everyone in the trial hall never mentioned this matter.

The notice issued by Xianmu Group before the start of the second trial did not mention this matter.

If he had known this news beforehand, he would have found a way to buy a magic sword to carry with him, even if it meant taking out a loan.

Just as Gu Qing was feeling frustrated,

The Foundation Establishment Sword Immortal who had guided everyone through the trials reappeared before them on his sword.

Welcome back, everyone.

"The first mercenary trial is just an appetizer, to help everyone begin their cultivation journey. The second trial will be the first true elimination round, so please act according to your abilities."

"Wherever you go in this world, whatever kind of people you meet, be careful."

"These people could be from other companies in the Immortal Kingdom, or they could be from other civilizations."

"remember!"

"Living is the most important thing."

"Many people, in order to survive, did not hesitate to betray their companions and seek refuge with the natives of another dimension."

"During the trial missions, do not trust anyone; other planes are lawless zones."

Upon hearing the words of the Foundation Establishment Sword Immortal, Gu Qing's heart sank.

It's clear that the second trial will be anything but easy.

A commotion erupted inside the main hall.

Once everyone had calmed down, the Foundation Establishment Sword Immortal in front of the Trial Hall waved his hand.

In front of the Trial Hall, the light curtain of the Void Gate once again appeared, connecting one Void Plane after another.

"Newbies!"

"Trying to come back alive."

With a solemn expression, Gu Qing stepped into the light curtain alone.

"Teleport."

Gu Qing silently recited in his heart.

next moment.

His body, soul, and spiritual power all transformed into streams of light, surging into the unknown dimension connected by the portal.

……