"Yes, Elder!"
Ye Ming’s steps lightly shifted towards the left side of the arena, his gaze upon Chu Ming slightly heavy.
Although he understood that enlightennt doesn’t completely equate to combat power, it is undeniable that those with strong enlightennt wield martial techniques with far greater might than ordinary people.
However, he didn’t think Chu Ming was stronger than him. After all, martial techniques can amplify attacks but the difference in their cultivation is too vast.
"Could it be that Elder Zuo has a grudge against Chu Ming? He imdiately let Senior Brother Ye make the first move."
"In my opinion, Elder Zuo is likely using Senior Brother Ye to probe Chu Ming’s true combat strength!"
"If Chu Ming defeats Senior Brother Ye, that would be quite significant!"
"Don’t dream. Senior Brother Ye is ranked 321st among the Inner Sect. Unless soone within the top 200 steps in, it’s simply a daydream!"
"If Chu Ming can defeat Senior Brother Ye, the sect will have one more King-level disciple."
As soon as the last disciple finished speaking, all the other disciples from the Celestial Travel Sect looked on with eyes full of envy.
King-level disciples are a special group within the Celestial Travel Sect, enjoying various privileges. Their status is often even greater than ordinary Outer Sect Elders, with sect resources heavily favoring them.
Each King-level disciple embodies the sect’s foundation. The death of ten thousand ordinary Inner Sect disciples would an little to the sect, but losing one King-level disciple is a true blow.
What defines a King-level disciple is naturally the potential to break through to the Life and Death Realm’s King stage—a supre prodigy like Sword Demon Ancient Sword Peak, a King-level disciple from twenty years ago, now the top in the realm of transcendence.
Currently, there are fewer than ten King-level disciples in the Celestial Travel Sect, each is of utmost importance. If Chu Ming becos one, it would be a monuntal event for the entire sect.
"I don’t wish to bully the weak. Make your move!"
Opposite Chu Ming, Ye Ming gripped his saber in his right hand, his robe fluttering fiercely, strands of powerful saber aura emanating from his body, whipping up wind waves.
"In that case, I won’t hold back!"
Chu Ming didn’t want to waste ti, especially after Zhu Qianqiu’s words from yesterday had slightly shifted his ntal realm.
The greater the value he shows, the more cultivation he will receive in the Celestial Travel Sect.
Swoosh!
His finger gently extended, a strand of sword qi erged from his fingertip, infused with a powerful sword intent.
Faced with Ye Ming, he didn’t even consider drawing his sword!
Splash!
The Qi sword erupted from his hand like dazzling aurora, piercing through the turbulent wind waves with extre speed, among the few able to clearly trace its path.
Ye Ming’s pupils contracted. At the mont Chu Ming made his move, he realized his mistake, absurdly wrong. But now it was too late for regrets, he could only grit his teeth and swing his saber.
Clang!
Poof!
After a brief sound, Ye Ming’s arm went numb, his saber instantly knocked flying. The remaining sword qi struck his chest directly. Even though he wore Earth Level Defense Armor, the contained power still made him spit blood continuously.
One strike!
Just one single move, he was utterly defeated!
The battle started as quickly as it ended, the spectators beneath the stage hadn’t even fully reacted when they saw Ye Ming in retreat.
Elder Zuo’s eyes brightened, the strength of Chu Ming’s combat capabilities surpassed his expectations. He saw the shadows of Ancient Sword Peak in Chu Ming.
"So strong!"
Among the spectators, Huangfu Jian’s breathing slightly quickened. Even if he didn’t want to admit it, the truth was Chu Ming was far stronger than him, by more than just a bit!
"Now, that’s interesting!"
Black Teeth’s lips curled, revealing sharp white teeth. With his innate divine power, he feared no challenge.
Standing afar, Wang Ruyi’s expression remained unchanged, though the resolve in his eyes deepened a bit. A highly talented person doesn’t necessarily beco a strong one, but a highly talented and diligent one can produce unrivaled power.
"Chu Ming, full marks, excellent!"
Elder Zuo announced loudly, his eyes showing even more satisfaction. As long as Chu Ming displays outstanding performance in the third phase of the assessnt, he is sure to beco a King-level disciple of the Celestial Travel Sect.
Chu Ming lightly leaped off the stage. Only then did the nearby Celestial Travel Sect disciples dare to gently lift Ye Ming, their eyes looking as if they’d seen a ghost.
"I feel like I saw the shadow of Elder Gu!"
A sect disciple whispered, instantly gaining unanimous agreent from other disciples.
Elder Zuo threw a healing elixir into Ye Ming’s mouth, channeling spirit power to help heal his injuries.
"Next!"
The combat assessnt continued. However, due to Ye Ming’s injuries, Elder Zuo had to replace him with another participant.
Soon after, the group from Black Dragon City finished their combat assessnts. When those from White Dragon City completed theirs, they collectively headed to the inn.
"Pack your belongings, we will head to the Celestial Travel Sect tomorrow!"
On the road, Zhu Qianqiu instructed the group.
The third phase of the assessnt requires warriors to enter the Thousand Serpent Den, which is located within the Celestial Travel Sect, one of its three forbidden areas.
After the first two phases, fewer than twenty thousand talents proceeded to the third phase.
"Understood!"
Zhao Tianlei’s eyes glead with anticipation. As a body refining martial artist, his physique was inherently strong, making the third phase the simplest for him. Yet, glancing at Chu Ming, his face twitched slightly. If he rembered correctly, Chu Ming was also a body refining martial artist, making the third phase equally significant for him.
At night, within the inn.
Chu Ming sat cross-legged on the bed, quietly cultivating, the middle grade spirit stone in his hand pouring spirit power into his body, eventually gathering in his dantian.
The spiritual power in Celestial City was extrely dense—two to three tis that of Black Dragon City. After several days here, Chu Ming felt on the verge of breaking through.
The next morning, after breakfast, Zhu Qianqiu led the group towards Celestial Valley. They didn’t ride flying magical beasts since the Celestial Travel Sect wasn’t far, and Celestial Valley was surrounded by nurous fifth-level arrays, even traces of sixth-level arrays, making flight too risky!
A quarter of an hour later, a vast valley appeared before them, surrounded by countless streams of green light radiating imnse montum, hiding nurous dangers in the shadows.
The valley was a paradise, countless pavilions and halls standing tall, stretching endlessly to the horizon where figures busily moved in and out, presenting a bustling scene.
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