Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 712 - 698 Together at the Summit, Examination Over! _1

Chapter 712: Chapter 698 Together at the Summit, Examination Over! _1

[Please Subscribe, please recommend!! Extra (9/20)] "Thank you, Vajra Venerable One and Tiantai for bringing out the treasures. On behalf of the geniuses of my Gu Yuan Clan’s Battle God Palace, I’ll accept them first."

There was a glint in Xiao Chen’s eyes as well, and then he opened his mouth wide and chuckled. "When our geniuses climb to the peak of the Ancient Mountain, I will naturally explain to them."

"Haha, there’s no need for all this, Xiao Clan Leader. Today, I was extremely pleased to see such human genius. That’s great fortune for the human race. These Melting Yuan Jade Plaques are, after all, not really needed. If they could save our human genius from a life-and-death crisis, it would not be in vain after all my effort!"

Upon hearing Xiao Chen’s words, the Vajra Venerable One immediately understood that his motives had also been figured out by Xiao Chen. However, even so, the Vajra Venerable One was not bothered because he was backed by the Bai Ze Marquis Division!

What could discovering his motives do? The Bai Ze Marquis Division was ranked the first among the tribes of the Border Wasteland. When those youngsters reach the peak of the mountain, then face the recruitment of Bai Ze Marquis Division, if these martial genius decide to join Bai Ze Marquis Division voluntarily, what could Xiao Chen do to intervene in this situation, seen by all other divisions of the Border Wasteland?

This was his confidence. The inheritance of the Bai Ze Marquis Division spanned for countless years. It was the number one faction of the Border Wasteland, with deep roots, profound strength, and countless warriors. How many could resist his Bai Ze Marquis Division’s recruitment among the countless martial warriors throughout the Border Wasteland? Once these martial geniuses agree to join the Bai Ze Marquis Division’s recruitment, how dare Xiao Chen stop them!

"Quite right, the Vajra Venerable One is right. If not for Xiao Clan Leader founding the Battle God Palace, such talent would be buried in the Great Wasteland. The few geniuses here are truly surprising to me, the treasures are secondary. If they can enhance the strength of our humans’ future, that is the real worth."

Soon, the Tiantai War Department’s clan leader, Tiantai Xiong, also appeared and said. The Clan Chief of Tiantai Division, who also figured out by Xiao Chen’s mind, was not embarrassed at all. If just one of the few people in front of him could be recruited into his TianTai War Department, the least they could get in the future was a respected position.

At this moment, the Heavenly Ladder had turned into a battlefield for eight people, where each of them was provoking the others’ fighting spirit. The ones behind wanted to climb to the pinnacle, but they were blocked by Long Tian and Kun Peng at a distance from the mountain peak, unable to advance a single step.

"What’s so good about fighting and killing? Why don’t the two of you decide the outcome first and see who is qualified to reach the summit? The rest of us will not stop you. You, standing here and preventing us from reaching the summit, are just wasting time!"

The stout, food-loving teenager said during a moment of respite from the fight, "If you really want to decide the outcome, wait until the assessment is over. There will be plenty of time to decide the outcome!"

"No."

Long Tian and Kun Peng said in unison.

"We must decide the winner today. The first person to reach the top of the mountain has to be me, Long Tian!"

"The wind is strong at the summit, aren’t you afraid you might bite your tongue?" Although the two temporarily teamed up, Kun Peng still retorted.

"Humph, if we continue this way, none of us will be able to reach the summit. We will be exhausted under this endless gravitational pressure. Blocking here is the least wise choice, don’t believe me, look below!"

Yun Wei, a young girl, whispered. Of the eight people, she had expended the least, but she had hidden it very well. Naturally, the surrounding warriors did not detect her difference.

Looking down the winding Heavenly Ladder, they saw that the ladder was full of young warriors, who now, one by one, collapsed under pressure and fell from the ladder in loss of heart and strength, enduring intense suffering every second on the ladder.

Although they were stronger than the warriors below, there would always be a limit. If their strength was really exhausted, falling from the Heavenly Ladder would be a severe loss.

"I give up this competition!" The girl’s voice chimed in again.

Just a moment ago, Yun Wei had received a message from Xiao Chen. As Xiao Chen’s disciple, this arrangement was already settled. And since she was endowed with the power of Qi, the Battle God Palace’s three examinations were just a formality. Likewise, the first place was optional to her and she diligently obeyed Xiao Chen’s orders.

Yun Wei’s words shocked the others. They didn’t expect her to give up so easily. The warriors who could make it to this last step were not simple, her strength was unfathomable to everyone present. Even during the fight, it seemed like she had plenty of energy left, without using her full strength.

"It’s easy for you to say, if you give up the competition, then how will we distribute the elders’ rewards!"

It was evident to everyone. After a number of clashes, they were restrained on this Heavenly Ladder, unable to unleash their full strength. Even if they wanted to decide the outcome, the ladder was not the best place to do so. If they continued to deadlock, they would be in danger of falling from the ladder when their energy was completely exhausted.

However, they couldn’t let go of Elder Shi’s rewards. The items praised as treasures by the Ancestral Court Battle Envoy would certainly not be ordinary.

"The elder only said that the first one to reach the top would get the reward. But he didn’t specify whether this first person is a single person or a group!"

At that moment, Xiao Chen’s voice echoed in Yun Wei’s soul sea again. The girl paused and then relayed his words to the others.

Above the stone platform at the peak of the mountain, Elder Shi glanced at Xiao Chen. Clearly, he had noticed Xiao Chen’s manipulation.

"Elder Shi, you’re being too generous!" Xiao Chen didn’t seem to mind, and instead, he chuckled and smiled at Elder Shi.

"Who made you the Lord of the War God Temple? But if all the warriors on this Heavenly Ladder possess such talent, then even if it costs me, I am willing. After all, I can still afford to give away a few treasures!"

The conversation between Xiao Chen and Elder Shi baffled the onlookers. The others failed to perceive Xiao Chen’s transmission, including the Vajra Venerable One, who was equally at a loss.

However, the next moment brought clarity. All at once, eight figures stepped onto the stone platform atop the mountain, breaking off their disputes and arriving at the summit together.

Swish!

As they reached the summit, their hefty bodies suddenly felt lighter. The previously suppressed Combat Qi flowed from the Soul Sea back into their Heavenly Meridians.

"Paying our respects to the elders!"

The eight of them reacted in unison and bowed deeply.

"Excellent!" Elder Shi chuckled, waving his hand and unleashing eight rays of light towards each individual. The rays were undoubtedly the promised treasures. However, instead of one each, there were now eight.

"Thank you, elder!"

Then the Vajra Venerable One and the Tiantai Clan Leader also handed over the promised treasures to the eight.

The eight of them were tremendously excited. They hadn’t expected gifts upon reaching the summit, much less eight. It was an unexpected delight.

"The eight of you have passed the Heavenly Ladder test. You have cleared the second round of the War God Temple examination!"

Xiao Chen then addressed the eight of them, quite pleased with each of them. Among them were two young warriors raised by his own Gu Yuan Tribe.

No matter what, their strength was undisputed, standing bravely at the peak. The most eye-catching among them were Long Tian and Kun Peng, who had drawn the attention of the Vajra Venerable One and the TianTai War Department, arousing their sinister intentions.

The least conspicuous was Tian Fang. Xiao Chen was all too familiar with the talents in his own tribe. Tian Fang was notoriously gifted. Otherwise, how could he have pressed a whole generation of the tribe’s youth and secured the esteemed title of the seven elites, unchallenged by anyone else?

A moment later, under Xiao Chen’s cue, Wan Tianxing stepped into the void once again and declared loudly, "The second round of the War God Temple examination is over. All warriors who have reached their ladder level of strength have passed. The rest are eliminated!"

Among those on the Heavenly Ladder, fewer than 5,500 had passed the examination. The remaining warriors either tumbled down the Heavenly Ladder or lacked the strength to climb to their realm’s corresponding steps.

About three-quarters of the nearly 20,000 warriors were eliminated.

"This is too horrifying! Out of so many warriors, less than one-tenth are left. Don’t forget, this is only the second round. There’s still one more to go! Who knows how many will be left after three rounds?"

"What’s the big deal? The warriors left are the real talents. My son has passed!"

The speaker was a leader of a low-ranking Battle Division under the control of the Gu Yuan Tribe. His son was one of the warriors who had reached the corresponding level of their strength. He had even reached the limit of the corresponding steps, a significant achievement within the low-ranking Battle Division.

His eyes were full of excitement. He had learned about the terrifying ordeal on the Heavenly Ladder from the warriors who had fallen from it. He was fearful during the examination, but now that it was finally over, he was relieved that his son had passed.

At the moment, those who had failed the examination were leaving the Heavenly Ladder. Only those who had passed remained on the Heavenly Ladder, with no instruction from Xiao Chen to leave.

At the summit of Ancient Mountain, Xiao Chen stood up and examined the remaining 5,500 warriors. Simultaneously, the leaders of the various tribes, too, looked down at the warriors, gasping in shock.

The elimination rate was too high, from 80,000 warriors at the start of the first round to around 5,500 now. Glancing around, the numerous mid-ranking Battle Division leaders discovered that their young warriors were already eliminated.

PS: Kindly asking the Clan Leader for a recommendation ticket.