Chapter 10: Strength Assessment

Director Tao was slightly sweating, feeling somewhat embarrassed, yet he did not refute it

Ye Chen smiled wryly

Dean Tao finally spoke of something to be proud of, introducing the outstanding disciples within the academy. "This year, our academy has several exceptionally talented disciples: Yan Han, Ma Ruyuan, and Wei Xuanyu, all of whom are at the sixth level of the Body Refinement Stage and possess remarkable martial skills. These three are all descendants of the top ten families among the five great clans of the Martial Kingdom, and they are highly likely to become national-level martial artists in the future"

The severe cold actually took a longer time, lasting over a year, but his swordsmanship is extremely domineering, ranking first in combat power

The young man said

The young man sarcastically remarked in a nonchalant manner

However, in the face of this young man, there was not a trace of anger

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Only disciples whose strength assessment meets the standards can proceed to the next, more brutal graduation examination

Today marks the mid-year assessment examination of Beilu Academy; whether one can pass depends on this occasion

This is indeed what Young Master Zheng said. Our Beilu Academy has an unshirkable responsibility and will certainly spare no effort in cultivating outstanding disciples

Dean Tao and his group stood by the schoolyard watching

The harsh cold is the strongest.

Oh, is that so! Let's take a look and then discuss

Zheng Zhicheng is a direct disciple of Zheng Yuan, and there are rumors that the two share a blood relationship

Young Master Zheng, as far as I know, the ruler of the Wu Kingdom, belonging to the Wu clan, is a descendant of a celestial elder from the Jinding Sect, one of the nine great immortal sects of Yunzhou. With the support of the Jinding Sect and its resources, the position of the ruler of the Wu clan in the Wu Kingdom should remain stable, correct

This coarse cloth outfit is something I only wore when I was in the lower courtyard. Unfortunately, all my money has been spent on cultivation, leaving me with no spare funds to acquire better mid-level warrior attire. For today's important occasion, I can only attend in this best outfit I have.

If one has not passed the assessment by the age of twenty, they will be directly expelled from the academy. Many students, after reaching the fourth level of body refinement upon entering the upper academy, have been unable to attain the sixth level of body refinement, and by the age of twenty, they must leave in disappointment.

Behind the two of them, there were more than ten senior members from the academy following, including the chief instructor of the lower house, Shi Geng, among others. Observing their expressions and words, it was evident that they were quite flattering towards the young man.

In the sixth month of the year, the day of the assessment examination at the academy arrived

Students of different social statuses naturally have a barrier between them and generally do not mingle with one another

Director Tao, the environment of your academy is quite tranquil

At this moment, the chief instructor Li Cang is conducting strength assessments for the students of the upper academy

The age difference among the students in the upper house is quite significant, ranging from twelve or thirteen years to twenty years.

The young man smiled faintly, neither affirming nor denying.

Of course

The director of the academy, Dean Tao, personally accompanied a young man in a white shirt as they walked along the stone path of the academy, heading towards the martial arts training ground

Ye Chen changed into a brand new blue tunic, donned new cloth shoes, fastened a cloth belt, strapped on leg guards, and methodically put on a pair of coarse cloth wrist guards. He had already reached the sixth level of body refinement, his strength was sufficient, and he had a seventy percent chance of success, so he was not anxious at all.

Of course there is

Dean Tao chuckled, yet he inwardly scoffed, for he was clearly still a body-refining stage martial artist, yet he considered himself a cultivator.

Director Tao chuckled

He tidied his clothes before leaving the small room and arrived at the bustling training ground of the academy.

After Li Cang finished speaking, he took a drink

As Zheng Zhicheng, he is likely to become a cultivator soon, and his future status will far surpass that of Dean Tao, showing no regard for Dean Tao's authority

Your academy is situated in a remote corner behind the Kingdom of Wu, far from the flames of war, which is quite comfortable. However, the Kingdom of Wu has reached the brink of crisis, with several neighboring countries continuously encroaching on its territory. In recent years, the army of Wu has been engaged in constant battles, resulting in significant casualties among mid-level commanders, creating an urgent need for a batch of mid-level military generals and national-level warriors to stabilize the territory of Wu. The burden on Director Tao is indeed heavy

Zheng Zhicheng, the most outstanding genius warrior in the capital of the Wu Kingdom. He was later accepted as a direct disciple by the current national master of the Wu Kingdom, Zheng Yuan

Director Tao particularly reminded

Director Tao lightly scolded Li Cang and gestured slightly

The students of the academy were somewhat surprised to see the rarely appearing Dean Tao accompanying a young man to watch, and many turned to look.

At the upper campus of Beilu Academy, more than 200 young male and female students quickly arranged themselves into a large formation upon the appearance of the chief instructor, Li Cang. They stood in silence, gazing straight ahead without looking sideways.

Once the graduation assessment is passed, the academy will recommend the graduates to the court of the Wu Kingdom, where they will receive significant recognition. In the future, achieving great success, becoming high-ranking officials, and gaining fame in the region will not be out of reach! It is important to note that more than half of the prominent ministers and generals in the Wu Kingdom have emerged from our Beilu Academy

Beilu Academy conducts two assessments each year, held in the middle and at the end of the year. The first assessment is a strength evaluation, and only those who reach the standard of 'sixth layer of body refinement and intermediate level of martial skills' are considered qualified

However, in terms of physical cultivation aptitude, the best is undoubtedly Ma Ruyuan, who only broke through to the fourth level of physical cultivation eight months ago to become a disciple of the upper academy. In just eight months, he has advanced to the sixth level of physical cultivation.

General Manager Li!

What Young Master Zheng said is indeed correct; the academy is backed by the northern mountain range, surrounded by beautiful green mountains and clear waters, making it a tranquil place suitable for martial arts training.

Today, we will see the results of your training over the past six months! The strength assessment begins, who will take the stage first!

The young man said

Ye Chen is fifteen years old this year, which makes him of average age among the disciples in the upper academy. However, he entered the upper academy relatively late, and most of the people here are his senior brothers and sisters

Following behind the more than ten senior members of the academy at hetushu.com, faced with such blatant mockery from Zheng Zhicheng, they exchanged glances but did not dare to utter a word.

The national master of the current dynasty, Zheng Yuan, a true cultivator of the great sect of the immortal gate, holds a transcendent status. Even the monarch of the martial kingdom must personally visit him with utmost courtesy.

Beilu Academy

Certainly, there are some unconventional individuals, such as Yan Han, who is almost always alone. He possesses formidable strength and is exceedingly indifferent, and no one is willing to stand within several feet of him to feel that chill.

The young man said with a certain pride

The Golden Cauldron Sect will certainly not stand idly by. The sect has dispatched my master, Zheng Yuan, to oversee the royal city of the Wu Kingdom, precisely to prevent harm from befalling the Wu lineage. However, we cultivators cannot arbitrarily intervene in the conflicts of the secular world, as it would provoke discord among the sects. The battles on the battlefield must still rely on you secular military generals to exert your utmost effort. A predecessor of the Golden Cauldron Sect established the Beilu Academy in the past, precisely to cultivate more outstanding martial artists in the Wu Kingdom

The disciples of Beilu Academy gather in groups of two or three, with the children of wealthy and powerful families together, the offspring of noble clans together, the sons of affluent merchants together, and the children of ordinary citizens together, forming their own circles automatically

Dean Tao accompanied Zheng Zhicheng, engaging in casual conversation, and arrived at the martial arts training ground of the academy

Ye Chen is a commoner, and he only engages in a few polite conversations with those who are also commoners. He certainly would not seek out the wealthy and noble families' offspring to greet them.

Yan Han stood at the forefront of the group, stepping forward with a stern demeanor. He is currently recognized as the strongest martial artist of the Upper Academy of Beilu Academy, and without contest, he was the first to take the stage for the strength assessment, with no one daring to challenge him.

The disciple is willing to give it a try in the severe cold

Li Cang understood that the dean wanted an outstanding disciple to take the stage and bring honor to the academy, so he immediately shouted, "Ma Ruyuan, take the stage!"

Ye Chen returned on foot from the Beilu Mountain Range to Beilu Academy. After resting for several days, he washed away the fatigue accumulated from three months of rigorous training in the deep mountains, ensuring he was well-fed and replenished, restoring his vitality and spirit

Li Cang stood before the students with his hands clasped behind his back, casting a cold glance over the crowd of students

The chief instructor of the upper court, "Fuhu Quan" Li Cang, along with more than ten instructors, arrived at the training ground.

When the first rays of sunlight illuminated the school grounds, more than 200 students from the upper academy had gathered.

My master has sent me to Beilu Academy this time to observe the situation regarding the cultivation of disciples. Among this group of students, are there any particularly outstanding individuals who are worthy of further use?

As the president of Beilu Academy and a ninth-level martial artist in the Body Refinement Stage, his status in the Martial Kingdom is exceedingly high. A large number of generals in the Martial Kingdom have emerged from the academy. When that high-ranking court official sees him, he does not regard himself as anything less than a disciple

Dean Tao pondered for a moment and cautiously inquired. As a secular martial artist, it is difficult to grasp the dynamics of the immortal sects. Only Zheng Zhicheng, a direct disciple of the national master, would have access to detailed information.