Nine Realms Sword Emperor
Chapter 88 - 89: Cruel Assessment

Chapter 88: Chapter 89: Cruel Assessment

Around Chu Fengmian, some martial artists had quietly begun to engage in discussions.

"Does this stone only detect up to the ninth level of the Bone Tempering Realm? What about the Body Forging Realm?"

One martial artist couldn’t help but ask aloud.

The martial artist who had just stepped up was at the eighth level of the Bone Tempering Realm, which is why eight stones were illuminated.

What about the more powerful martial artists of the Body Forging Realm then?

"Didn’t you see, the light that just appeared was red, which is the symbol of the Bone Tempering Realm. If it were martial artists in the Body Forging Realm, the color of their light would be orange."

Another martial artist spoke up to explain.

"The colors displayed by martial artists of different realms are distinct. For example, the strong ones in the Divine Sea Realm, their color is actually yellow."

"Firstly, determine the realm by color, and then by the number of rocks lit, you can measure the realm of a martial artist."

"However, this Testing Stone measures based on Spiritual Power, not the actual realm, so there may be some discrepancies, but most of the time, there shouldn’t be any problems."

Hearing this, Chu Fengmian also couldn’t help but nod his head.

Among martial artists, realm isn’t the only determining factor. Take Lin Mozhu, for example, his strength is top-notch among martial artists at the seventh level of Body Forging Realm, but just considering his Spiritual Power, it may only be around the sixth level of the Body Forging Realm.

Generally, Sword Cultivators who specialize in light swordsmanship, their strength is somewhat inferior compared to martial artists of the same realm.

They spend more time honing their swordsmanship, so while they may have less raw power, in terms of actual combat, they are not weaker than their peers of the same realm.

Yet another martial artist volunteered to step forward.

Compared to the previous person, this one’s face lacked confidence, and it was obvious from his expression that he was somewhat panicked.

Chu Fengmian could see that this martial artist’s realm was only around the seventh level of the Bone Tempering Realm.

The chance of passing the Testing Stone’s assessment was not great.

"Thump, thump, thump."

This martial artist nearly exhausted all his Spiritual Power as he channeled it into the Testing Stone.

One by one, the red rocks began to light up.

Up until the seventh rock, his Spiritual Power was depleted and no further stones could be lit.

Seeing this result, countless martial artists could only shake their heads.

At the seventh level of the Bone Tempering Realm, this trial had ended in failure for him.

Even qualification to become a menial disciple at the martial arts academy was beyond reach for a seventh-level Bone Tempering Realm practitioner.

The elder raised his head and, seeing the result, coldly spoke out.

"Bone Tempering Realm level seven, disqualified. Get ready to leave."

"Steward, could you please make an exception for me? I will soon break through to the next level. Even being a menial disciple would be fine."

The martial artist pleaded desperately.

His strength was already not very strong. Having passed the ark assessment was already immensely fortunate this time.

If he were to leave now and come back for another assessment tomorrow, he might not even be able to pass the ark assessment.

The elder raised his head, his eyes filled with anger, and he bellowed.

"Humph! Where do you think you are? This is the martial arts academy, and those without strength don’t even have the qualifications to be a menial disciple! Now leave! If not, shall I personally escort you out?"

The aura that erupted from this elder was also extremely frightening, reaching the eighth level of the Body Forging Realm.

For such an authoritative figure in the assessment to possess the strength of the eighth level of the Body Forging Realm.

"I, I..."

The color drained from the martial artist’s face. The elder’s oppressive force was so great that he was nearly unable to move.

It was only due to a few fellow practitioners, who were on good terms with him, quickly moving forward to drag him out.

"Do you not realize where you are? The martial arts academy isn’t a place where you can haggle."

Some martial artists scoffed at this scene.

"Without strength, one who enters the martial arts academy is just a waste."

"That’s not necessarily true. If you can enter the martial arts academy, even as a menial disciple, the resources are much better than many outside families."

Another martial artist also spoke up.

"Still, the standards at the martial arts academy are indeed high. Even at the seventh level of the Bone Tempering Realm, one doesn’t have the qualifications to be a menial disciple."

"No discussion allowed!"

Listening to these discussions, the elder suddenly spoke up.

In an instant, the place became utterly silent. This elder’s strength was fully capable of intimidating everyone present.

The martial arts academy assigned this elder as the supervising steward, obviously to some extent also aiming to intimidate the participants.

"Next."

Another martial artist stepped forward to test their strength.

Chu Fengmian looked on, noting that roughly every two people, there would be one who lacked the necessary strength and was eliminated.

It seemed that only about five hundred or so would be able to pass this first assessment.

"Next."

Another one.

This time, a slim young man stepped forward, drawing the attention of all the martial artists present.

"It’s Lin Mozhu."

"At last one of the four prodigies."

Many martial artists present were actually waiting for the four prodigies; all four had always been invincible among Jijing City’s younger generation.

Now, everyone wanted to see just how skilled these four prodigies truly were.

"Bang."

Lin Mozhu stepped in front of the stone and struck the Testing Stone with one hand.

"Thump, thump, thump."

Rows of red light instantly covered the stones.

Then, an orange light also began to shine.

This orange light continued until the sixth stone, where it then stopped.

"Body Forging Realm level six."

"Such formidable talent among the new recruits; is there such a monstrous being among them?"

"This person should be one of the four prodigies of the new recruits, Lin Mozhu."

Watching Lin Mozhu’s strength, many of the surrounding Outer Sect Disciples from the martial arts academy exclaimed in admiration.

Being at the sixth level of the Body Forging Realm was considered mid to high-tier even among the Outer Sect of the martial arts academy.

Especially considering Lin Mozhu, who was not yet twenty. Possessing such terrifying strength at such a young age, he would likely be taken as a disciple by some Hall Master or Elder and become an Inner Sect Disciple after passing the assessment.

Body Forging Realm level six.

This result was within Chu Fengmian’s expectations.

Lin Mozhu, even as a Sword Cultivator with weaker physical strength, his realm was certainly impressive at the seventh level of the Body Forging Realm.

Exerting the strength of the sixth level of the Body Forging Realm should not be a problem for him.

"Young master, please proceed to the inner part of the palace. When the second trial begins, a disciple will call for you."

The elder looked at Lin Mozhu, a hint of a smile on his face as he spoke.

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