Nine Realms Sword Emperor
Chapter 112 - 113: Free Effort (Please collect! Please reward! Please recommend!)

Chapter 112: Chapter 113: Free Effort (Please collect! Please reward! Please recommend!)

He took action in the presence of the elder of Wusheng Academy.

Not only did this Chu family Martial Artist not expect it, but also none of the onlookers did.

"Chu Fengmian is truly arrogant, actually daring to make a move in front of a Wusheng Academy elder, provoking the academy’s rules."

"He doesn’t know whether he’s alive or dead, looks like he’s also about to receive some lessons."

Some Martial Artists whispered quietly.

Hearing these discussions, the smile on Chu Fengmian’s lips grew even wider.

Lessons? Chu Fengmian didn’t believe this elder would come to teach him a lesson.

Chu Fengmian spoke in a nonchalant voice,

"Elder, just now it was that guy who provoked me first, and you saw it too."

"Hmph, Wusheng Academy always prohibits private duels, even if you are not yet a disciple of Wusheng Academy, you must still be punished."

The elder with white hair coldly snorted and continued to speak to Chu Fengmian.

"However, considering it was provoked by him and it’s your first offense, this will be an exception just this once; but you must remember, once you join Wusheng Academy, you must abide by the rules and not commit the same offense."

"I will remember, Elder."

Chu Fengmian calmly replied, and while speaking, he took the identity plaque and stood to the side.

He didn’t even glance at the Chu family Martial Artist he had injured.

Although the white-haired elder did indeed say a few words, in reality, there were actually no real penalties for Chu Fengmian.

Just a statement about this being an exception just this once, almost not even amounting to a lesson.

This outcome was certainly beyond what any of the Martial Artists had expected.

Only Lin Mozhu, Ao Wuming, and others, seeing the reactions of the crowd, couldn’t help shaking their heads.

When Chu Fengmian had just taken action to teach the Chu family Martial Artist a lesson, although it seemed heavy-handed, it didn’t cause any substantial harm to the Chu family Martial Artist.

They were merely superficial wounds, nothing severe.

Since Chu Fengmian didn’t get into trouble for his actions, the white-haired elder assuredly wouldn’t cross Chu Fengmian over an ordinary Chu family Martial Artist.

A few casual words, and this matter was considered settled.

After all, although the rule is written to forbid private duels, within Wusheng Academy, the prevalent mode is respecting Martial Artists, and the simplest way to settle disputes has always been through combat.

Thus, private duels are almost happening behind the scenes every moment, every day; the academy’s higher-ups just fear major incidents, thus they put forth this rule.

But secretly, as long as it doesn’t lead to death, hardly anyone would intervene.

Moreover, even if punishing Chu Fengmian, it would at most just be a month of facing the wall; it’s better to show Chu Fengmian some favor.

Chu Fengmian is this session’s new king, especially since he has broken two of Zhi Lingtian’s records.

With Chu Fengmian’s talent, he will definitely enter the Inner Sect of the Wusheng Academy in the future, and he might even become a legendary Core Disciple.

Punishing Chu Fengmian would be a very unwise move.

Chu Fengmian played with the identity plaque in his hands, looking at the number of 23,000 Contribution Points, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.

These Contribution Points also included the 10,000 he had obtained during the Ark assessment.

23,000 points — such wealth, not to mention a new student of Wusheng Academy, even some external disciples who had been there for several years couldn’t accumulate this much.

The surrounding Martial Artists, when looking at the number on Chu Fengmian’s identity plaque, also flashed a trace of greed.

But their expressions quickly changed.

Greed is not scary, but greed without power is like that previous Chu family Martial Artist, a self-seeking death.

Chu Fengmian’s formidability was not something they could afford to offend.

These Contribution Points would also allow Chu Fengmian to make major purchases upon entering Wusheng Academy.

The white-haired elder’s response was actually within Chu Fengmian’s expectations — to offend Chu Fengmian over an ordinary Chu family Martial Artist was madness.

Although this white-haired elder dreaded the Chu family and listened to them, he was not one of their people.

To die on the Chu family’s behalf, he was not that foolish.

The ranking for the Disciple assessment quickly concluded.

Chu Fengmian was ranked first, with 13,000 points making him the highest scorer in the second assessment in a millennium.

Twice as high as Zhi Lingtian, who had set the record fifteen years ago.

Second and third place were taken by Lin Mozhu and Ao Wuming, respectively.

3,700 Contribution Points were actually quite dazzling, but their luster was completely overshadowed by Chu Fengmian.

Leaving hardly any discussion about them.

Next in fourth place was Qu Wuyin.

Su Hu was ranked fifth, a placement that made Chu Fengmian take a few extra glances at Su Hu.

Being ranked fifth was not just due to Chu Fengmian’s help, but also to his own efforts.

Chu Fengmian then lost interest in the further rankings.

All of his thoughts were now on the third assessment.

The Sky-reaching Path.

This was the reason Chu Fengmian came to Wusheng Academy — to see the legendary Sky-reaching Path.

"Top hundred Martial Artists, please board the first Ark and head toward the Sky-reaching Path."

"The rest of the Martial Artists, board other Arks and go to the lower level to report and receive your identities."

The white-haired elder announced loudly.

The Martial Artists were thus divided.

The lower level was where the chores Disciples of Wusheng Academy were located; those who didn’t make it to the top hundred would be sent there and become chores Disciples.

Then, unless their strength significantly increased later, they might advance to being external Disciples; otherwise, they might spend their entire lives as chores Disciples.

But those heading toward the Sky-reaching Path felt extremely fortunate.

As long as they passed the second assessment, at worst, they were now external Disciples, even if they were not favored by any Hall Master or elder on the Sky-reaching Path to become Internal Sect Disciples.

Being an External Disciple was much better than being a Chores Disciple, with normal access to resources for cultivation.

They could avoid the heavy manual labor.

"Phew, it’s finally over. I didn’t expect so many issues to arise during this assessment."

The white-haired elder watched the Arks leave and exhaled in relief.

This assessment really had too many events, making him somewhat flustered.

"It seems I have to notify the Cheng family and the Chu family, and the Crown Prince; they would all be interested in Chu Fengmian."

The white-haired elder muttered to himself, then took out several Jade Talismans and sent them out one by one.