Chapter 1249 - 1275: Martial Pass Begins
Waiting is long, and the outcome is painful; many people came excitedly only to return disappointed, although the old man said they could become soldiers of Qingyou City, many people didn’t care.
Because many were here for Princess Qingyou, now unable to answer, naturally leaving them feeling depressed, and at this point, they can only accept this harsh reality.
After a while, the old man said to everyone: "The Wen Pass is over, more than seven hundred people have passed. Congratulations to these seven hundred-plus individuals who can enter the next Martial Pass. Actually, the so-called Martial Pass is simply to assess everyone’s strength.
This Martial Pass might take a little longer, but it’s the most exciting part. You’ve all seen the screen on the arena, haven’t you? The Martial Pass is about attacking this screen, and the numbers left on the screen by your strength serve as the elimination criteria.
For example, if you have the strength of a Nether General, you need to leave sixty points on the screen to pass. If you have the strength of a Netherworld King, you also need sixty points to pass. The screen will judge based on your strength level; a low level doesn’t mean you’ll lose.
Qingyou City seeks talented individuals with immense potential, not necessarily based on current strength level, which I hope you all understand. Later, show your strongest attack strength in front of the screen.
Do not worry about your attack strength breaking the screen. This was crafted by top alchemists of the Netherworld. Even late-stage Nether Emperors might not shatter it with a single blow, so feel free to show your talent and strength.
The strength and weakness, the elimination criteria, are naturally judged by the numbers appearing on the screen after your attack. I hope everyone can give their best performance."
The remaining seven hundred people felt quite proud. Soon, it was time to showcase their strength, ready to exhibit their strongest attack in front of Princess Qingyou and perhaps win her heart.
If she takes a liking to you, then the days ahead will be smooth sailing; Nether Stones will be abundant.
Chu Linfeng was staring directly at Chu Cheng; earlier, many symbols appeared on the screen that he didn’t understand, maybe he could ask Chu Cheng personally after the Martial Pass ends.
Princess Qingyou also looked at Chu Cheng; his handsome appearance and gentle speech left a good impression on her. If he could pass the Martial Pass, she would choose him as her future husband. At this moment, she felt somewhat worried.
If he fails the Martial Pass, choosing him would not appease the masses, and Qingyou City’s reputation would suffer. Even King Zhao would not allow her to do so.
Chu Cheng at this moment was indifferent to the Martial Pass’s matters. He was confident he could pass directly. Although he was currently only at the level of a Nether General, the powerful attributes of the Divine Concealment Vein gave him a stronger attack than ordinary people, capable of unleashing two hundred percent attack strength, notably securing a win.
The remaining crowd was whispering about the Martial Pass, each displaying a confident expression, and most were looking at Princess Qingyou, which made her feel uncomfortable.
Whether intentionally or not, Chu Cheng also glanced at Princess Qingyou, who also looked at him, their gaze meeting with an indescribable feeling.
Chu Cheng saw Princess Qingyou smile faintly at him; this smile appeared so captivating, as if she stole his heart, and he decided that he must marry her.
Others saw Princess Qingyou smiling at a young man in the crowd; even with the veil, the smile on her lips was clear to all, causing many to look at Chu Cheng with naked fury.
𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
If looks could kill, perhaps Chu Cheng wouldn’t even leave behind a Nether Infant, as waves of murderous intent enveloped him, making him shiver.
At this moment, the old man on the arena said: "Now we have over seven hundred people left, divide them into seven groups for testing. Soon, some numbers will appear on your White Memory Stones, and you’ll test according to those numbers.
The first hundred will stand in a row, and so on, the six hundred to seven hundred-plus individuals forming the last row. Everyone, line up quickly and prepare to display your strongest attack strength."
After the words fell, a white light appeared in the old man’s hand, striking the screen, which emitted dazzling light, while the White Memory Stones held by the seven hundred-plus individuals also glowed, showing numbers.
Upon seeing his number, Chu Cheng felt a bit annoyed; he was placed at the six hundred and ninety-something position, needing to wait for quite a while. Meanwhile, those with numbers in front beamed, believing they most likely to win Princess Qingyou’s heart.
Princess Qingyou couldn’t possibly watch all seven hundred-plus tests. As the day waned, she might stop after seeing more than two hundred or wait for tomorrow to continue testing.
For those with late numbers, it was frustrating. Chu Cheng did not want to wait too long; he wished for the test to end and return to Lin Feng’s side. With his father there, the marriage had at least a fifty percent chance, and with his effort, the hope rose to eighty or ninety percent. Who could compete with him?
Before long, they divided into seven teams, creating an empty plaza. Those eliminated had already left, and while some wanted to stay and watch the final outcome, they abandoned the idea due to no seating on the stand.
Some reluctantly followed the steward from the City Lord’s Mansion to report to the army. At least, they’d have a secure supply of Nether Stones without having to wander for them. The wealthy headed to taverns and inns, preparing to feast away their sorrow; everyone had their plans.
"The Martial Pass testing begins now, starting from number one! Good luck everyone, anyone with scores below sixty will be directly eliminated," the old man repeated the earlier words.
The first one to appear was a young girl, surprising many on the stand, unexpectedly talented in both arts and martial skills; with the City Lord’s favor, her future was limitless.
"That’s King Lin’s niece. I know her; her strength is already at the middle-stage Netherworld King level. She’s been incredibly smart since childhood, and Blood Sea City’s well-known figure; didn’t expect her here for talent selection," someone loudly announced, eager to show off their informed status.
"King Lin’s niece? That’s impossible! King Lin, a peerless powerhouse standing with King Zhao, how could he send his niece here? Something fishy must be going on," another person speculated.
On the VIP stand, King Lin appeared indifferent to the girl’s presence, while his Divine Sense remained focused on King Zhao’s facial expressions...