Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 172 Sword Testing Forest

Chapter 172: Chapter 172 Sword Testing Forest

Doesn’t that mean that during the sect entrance examination, there’s a possibility of death?

The pre-selected disciples below whispered to one another, discussing fervently. They were all teenagers, male and female, facing death with deep fear.

Only someone like Chu Feng, who had experienced numerous life-and-death trials, could remain calm and composed.

"Elder Yang, can we first understand the specific methods of advancement before deciding whether to quit?" a young disciple couldn’t help but ask.

"Yes!"

Elder Yang was not at all surprised by the fear and panic shown by these pre-selected disciples.

Because every year, large numbers of talented young men and women participate in the sect entrance examination.

Generally, it is Elder Yang who presides over these examinations.

"The secret realm behind me is known as the Sword Testing Forest, inside are the most top-notch Sword Skills Heart Methods of our Ten Thousand Sword Sect. However, those who can comprehend them are one in ten thousand. Each intruder will be attacked by Sword Qi inside. It’s a place where every step is difficult and every move is fraught with peril!"

"There are three areas inside, namely Sword Region, Reverse Sword Zone, and Yin Yang Sword Area. The relatively safe area is the Sword Region, while the most dangerous is the Yin Yang Sword Area. Even the True Disciples of the sect need to tread carefully when entering the Yin Yang Sword Area."

The disciples of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect are divided into three levels.

Ordinary disciple, Advanced Level Disciple, and True Disciple.

Just being an Advanced Level Disciple comes with Great Sword Master Cultivation. Even more formidable than the Advanced Level Disciples are the True Disciples, whose cultivation is even more terrifying, and their comprehension of sword techniques is deeper.

If even the True Disciples must be extremely cautious, then the Yin Yang Sword Area must indeed be exceedingly dangerous.

"In various locations within the Sword Testing Forest, there are Small Red Flags like the ones in my hand. The standard for advancement is determined by the number of Small Red Flags obtained. Within the Sword Testing Forest, it’s allowed to fight and snatch away Small Red Flags from each other."

"I can reveal to you all here that each year, the number of disciples recruited by the sect is around ten. That is to say, if the number of Small Red Flags you have ranks within the top ten, you qualify for entry into the sect."

"In addition, as long as you can break into the Yin Yang Sword Area, even if you haven’t obtained a single Small Red Flag, you can still advance."

After the competition rules were announced, the venue burst into an uproar once again.

This time, the talented youths were not so afraid anymore. Because if they really couldn’t resist, they could still choose to give up and exit the Sword Testing Forest.

After all, becoming a disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect was too enticing.

It was worth taking some risks.

"I am willing to be the first to sign the life-and-death contract!" Shangguan Bei was a devilish genius among the heavenly pride, brimming with confidence and radiance.

He was the first to take the stage and signed the life-and-death contract.

"Good, well done! As a Sword Cultivator, one should indeed have such courage and determination to face death without fear! You all should learn from Shangguan Bei!" Elder Yang highly praised Shangguan Bei.

With someone leading by example, a group of geniuses successively took the stage to sign the life-and-death contract.

A few also chose to give up.

Not everyone can bear the risk of death. Some geniuses with lesser mental fortitude refused to take any risk.

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When everyone had finished signing the life-and-death contract, those Advanced Level Disciples were responsible for searching each of the geniuses entering the Sword Testing Forest. A thorough search was conducted, removing swords, weapons, Inner Armor, Heart Protectors, and other weapons, armor, and Elixirs. These had to be left outside.

This was also to ensure fairness to the greatest extent possible and to truthfully select the most capable geniuses.

Some people, donning superior Inner Armor, wearing Heart Protectors, or even holding shields resembling Turtle Shells, would try to forcefully break through the Sword Testing Forest, which doesn’t truly reflect one’s actual strength.

Take Chu Feng for example, if he were allowed to use Elixirs in the Sword Testing Forest, he would be invincible.

Even Shangguan Bei, a peak genius of the Sword Master level, would merely be easy pickings in front of him.

Now that his Elixirs have all been searched out and left outside, the only things he can rely on are his own cultivation, sword techniques, and his Abnormal Fire.

Unless it’s absolutely necessary, he would definitely not use the Abnormal Fire.

Because there would definitely be people monitoring the movements within the Sword Testing Forest, it’s best to keep the Abnormal Fire hidden if possible.

Just then, Chu Feng felt a gaze filled with killing intent fixing on him.

He thought it was the henchmen of Shangguan Bei whom he had offended before and subconsciously turned his head to look. Unexpectedly, it was the Second Prince of the Sword Cloud Empire.

The fact that the Second Prince had not been seen earlier indicated he had likely only just arrived.

The Second Prince did not come alone but brought with him several young geniuses meticulously selected from the Jianyun Dynasty. They were attending the assessment together and would assist the Second Prince in competing for the Small Red Flag inside the Sword Testing Forest.

In addition, they had another purpose: to kill Chu Feng.

Having dispatched assassins that failed to intercept Chu Feng, the Jianyun Emperor was obviously not willing to let things end there.

So he ordered the Second Prince to take these men and ensure Chu Feng was slain within the Sword Testing Forest.

The gaze of the Second Prince on Chu Feng was extremely chilling and filled with murderous intent.

"That old dog of a Jianyun Emperor is really venomous. He sent assassins after me, and when that failed, now he’s sent his son with a hit squad. Very well, I’ll let him taste the pain of the elder burying the young."

Chu Feng had long since regarded the members of the Royal Family as targets that must be eliminated.

Not just the Jianyun Emperor, but also Prince Jianyun, the Second Prince, they all had to die.

Since the Second Prince had delivered himself into the fray, Chu Feng would take care of him first.

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"Begin!" Elder Yang commanded coldly.

All the young geniuses immediately leaped into action, storming into the Sword Testing Forest.

Chu Feng, along with Chu Yun, also burst in with the others.

As soon as he entered, he immediately jumped to the side.

Swipe!

A Sword Qi appeared out of nowhere, striking towards him. Chu Yun wasn’t in a much better situation and was also attacked by Sword Qi.

"Second sister, your cultivation is much stronger than mine, go for the red flag and don’t worry about me!"

Chu Feng shouted loudly.

Ahead were red flags spread all over the Sword Region. Top geniuses like Shangguan Bei had sprinted towards their targets, fighting for the red flags.

"Then you be careful!" Chu Yun also knew she couldn’t be stubborn at this moment. Though naively innocent, she was very sensible.

She was well aware that the current state of Sword King Mansion was extremely dangerous. With only a Beginner Level Sword Master cultivation, Chu Feng was at the bottom among all the geniuses.

The likelihood of him breaking into the top ten was almost nil.

If she failed to become a disciple of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect, the fate of her younger brother would be very tragic.

In her eyes, the Royal Family was an insurmountable force. Even Prince Jian, who was so formidable in his time, wasn’t he still erased by the Royal Family?

Chu Yun quickly dashed towards a red flag, but she wasn’t the only one eyeing that flag—other geniuses were after it too.

Clashes and struggles for possession were inevitable.

Although Chu Feng’s cultivation wasn’t high, his combat experience was rich, and his comprehension of sword techniques surpassed that of ordinary geniuses.

Many geniuses had only mastered the first or second level of sword techniques whereas Chu Feng had fully comprehended three levels.

He also charged towards a red flag, with crimson Sword Qi flickering at his fingertips.

However, due to his low level of cultivation, the Sword Qi was very weak.