“So it turned out to be Brother Lin You!”
“No wonder he could pass through the fifth level!”
“Who knows how he compares against Luo Ba.”
“Humph, Brother Lin would definitely not be worse off than Luo Ba!”
Many spoke up. They were very much convinced of this Lin You’s ability, and every one of them gave off a feeling cordial familiarity.
Everyone knew that Lin You was loyal, and as long as you managed to get his approval, then he would think of a way to help you no matter how big the problem you encountered was. In the young generation of the Imperial Capital, who would not give a big thumbs-up and call out “Brother Lin” when they spoke of Lin You?
Thus, when they compared Lin You and Luo Ba together, it became very obvious whom everyone was supportive of.
It definitely had to be Lin You!
Luo Ba could not help but humph, his expression even darker. Although he clearly knew that Lin You’s results were the same as his at most, he still felt very displeased.
“Here’s another five-story genius. Unfortunately, he has similarly fallen at the third stage of the sixth level, if not… sigh!” the elites of the Northern Institution all felt very pleased, but slightly regretful as well. After all, Lin You had just been a bit away from passing the sixth level.
In the crowd, that young man with bare forearms jumped down from a huge rock. Showing a smile of confidence, he strode towards the nine-storied tower. He was really forceful, and as he walked, the people in his surroundings would all give away. Some had even flopped down to sit on the ground as if they were mortals that had come up against a fierce beast, so terrified that their hair stood on ends.
“Yi, who’s this person, what a frightening aura!”
“I know, he’s an amazing genius from the wild mountains in the south. He just arrived in the Imperial Capital a few days ago. He fought a successive thirteen battles in the ranking battles of the Battle Arena, gaining a successive thirteen victories!”
“What, he actually managed to win thirteen successive matches in the Battle Arena? Then he would at least be able to become a One-Star genius in future, right?”
“En, according to the rules of the ranking battles in the Battle Arena, winning ten matches consecutively is the standard of a One-Star genius.”
“Then had he lost in the fourteenth match?”
“No, he just did not choose to continue fighting.”
“Why?”
“He said he was hungry, and didn’t want to fight anymore.”
Pu!
Once these words were heard, it instantly caused a great many to choke with laughter. His reason was actually that… Was this guy a glutton? He really proved himself as one who had come out of the wild mountains.
“However, this guy’s aura is really quite scary. Even if I am the same as him in ability, merely standing in front of him to battle, I would only be able to exhibit ten percent of my battle prowess at most.”
“Not fighting, yet he can scare off enemy troops. This is the appearance of a natural ruler!”
After laughing, everyone’s expressions became serious. This person was very frightening.
“He… What’s his name?”
“Ma Xing!”
Chapter 893 - The King, Ma Xing
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
As Ma Xing passed, everyone gave way. Only a few could stand up to the pressure he exuded.
Even the elites of the Academy nodded in approval. This young man strode boldly forward; he had the appearance of a King!
In the Immortal Realm, the so-called Kings were not those human cultivators that had formed Qi, but those formidable characters that possessed outstanding presence. Otherwise, wouldn’t everyone be able to become a King, and cause the word ‘King’ to become much too cheap?
Yet this Ma Xing completely deserved the name of King. Without battling, his presence was enough to subdue enemy troops; his was really a figure that would be rare even in a hundred thousand years.
“I never thought that our Institution actually managed to receive this kind of student!”
“En, ever since Hai Feng left the Northern Institution, we have never had this kind of King tier student anymore. There has been a lapse of over a thousand years. On the other hand, the Eastern, Southern, and Western Institutions, respectively, have received a King tier student in these few hundred years, and have left us far behind.”
“Even if this kid can’t pass through the White Star Tower’s test, I will still take him as my personal disciple!”
“Hoho, how could a King tier student possibly be unable to pass through the first three levels of assessments? Old Zhu, you are bearing malicious intentions, wanting to snatch this King tier student for yourself!”
“F*ck, am I that kind of person?”
“You obviously are!”
When the exchange between these elites was heard by the people nearby and the news was spread out, a stir was created in the crowd.
A King tier student!
This was too shocking. Even with how big the territory of the Chaotic Stars Majestic Empire was, this kind of talent would probably appear only once every 100 years. It was extremely rare, and comparable to a Three-Star genius.
Ma Xing entered into the nine-storied tower. Very quickly, the third level lit up—there were very many people who could pass through the first two levels, and it had practically ensured that the first two levels were constantly lit, but the third level was a different story. It would only flicker occasionally.
But after only a while, the fourth level lit up as well.
“Would he be able to reach the fifth level?”
Everyone felt curious. The aura of a King was not among the assessment criteria of the White Star Tower, so it could not possibly gain him extra credit. Thus, whether or not you were a King had absolutely no effect on the question of whether you could pass through the White Star Tower.
If Ma Xing could pass through the fifth level with his own individual ability, then added with his King’s Qi, he would be able to reach the battle prowess of a Two-Star genius, and in the future, he might even still have room for improvement and reach the level of a Three-Star, or even Four-Star genius.
“Do you all know that the Left and Right Ministers as well as the Seven Generals of our Empire all possess King’s Qi, and they themselves are Four-Star geniuses?”
“What!?”
Everyone was astonished by this explosive revelation, and grabbed their heads, exclaiming their shock.
“What, is it real?”
“Then wouldn’t that be comparable to Five-Star geniuses? A super existence that only exists in legends!”
“Naturally. Do you know how many millennia those elites have cultivated for? Your clan’s ancestor hadn’t even been born, and these few have already began cultivating. Apparently, the youngest, Lord Left Minister, is already eighty million years old this year.”
“Eighty, over eighty million years old? Are you sure you did not speak wrongly? It is not eighty thousand years, or eight hundred thousand years old?”
“Of course, in the past, which among the Left and Right Ministers and the Seven Generals was not a forceful ruler of a region? It was only when Her Majesty, the empress, appeared out of nowhere and swept aside all opposition in the world with her invincibility that the Lords were all gathered under her banner!”
“Hiss, say, how many Star genius is Her Majesty, the empress, then?”
“I don’t know. There has never been anyone who has seen Her Majesty move, because there is absolutely no need for that!”
“That’s right. Her Majesty is the greatest beauty in the world. Who would be so cruel to make a move on her the moment they saw her?”
“Shh, don’t speak rashly, or you may lose your head at any moment. To dare to disrespect the empress, are you tired of living?”
“I was just complimenting Her Majesty!”
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nbsp; Just at this moment, the fifth level of the White Star Tower lit up.
All of a sudden, a stir was created among the crowd.
The fifth level meant that he had the potential of a One-Star genius, and added with his solid King’s might, Ma Xing was practically sure to become a Two-Star genius in future.
“Hahahaha!” The elites of the Northern Institution were all laughing very delightedly, feeling that they had finally gotten ahold of a treasure this time round. This was a definite piece of excellent jade, and with careful carving, it was possible for him to even become a Three-Star or Four-Star genius.
Meanwhile, Luo Ba’s expression darkened. Even if Ma Xing failed immediately, the concentrated attention that the other would receive in the Academy would definitely exceed his. This made him feel as if he had been slapped.
In another corner, an old man said, “Haofei, you’ve encountered a rival!”
Cheng Haofei stared at the nine-storied tower, and said, “Great-grandfather, I have the confidence to pass through the sixth level!”
“If you can become a Two-Star genius, then you would not be weaker than him!” The old man’s attention focused. “Do you have the confidence?”
“Full confidence!” Cheng Haofei gripped his fists. He had worked hard at cultivation for more than ten years; wasn’t it all for him to amaze everyone with a single feat on this day and shock everyone?
On another side, Li Weiwei was also looking very astonished. She then tossed a disdainful glance at Ling Han as she said, “Blockhead, now do you still dare to be confident?”
“Why would I not dare?” Ling Han asked, smiling.
“He is a One-Star genius, and has King’s Qi as well, so he would at least become a Two-Star genius.” Li Weiwei looked at him as if she was staring at an idiot.
Yet Ling Han crossed his arms behind his back, and said, “I have said so before. I am invincible, and it applies to everyone.”
Aiyaya, how could this guy be so puffed up? He was obviously a country bumpkin that had just come from a small world, so why was his confidence level so sky-high? Li Weiwei felt as if she was about to be driven mad, but looking at how self-confident Ling Han looked, she could not help but become a bit absent-minded.
She had to admit that when men showed off this kind of invincible presence, it was still extremely attractive for women.
“Pei, pei, pei. I was not moved in the slightest; he is nothing but an idiot!” Li Weiwei quickly spat, and threw that little bit of fluster that had just arisen out of her thoughts.
Just at this moment, gasps of shock rang out.
“The sixth level… lit up as well!”
“Heavens!”
“He himself is a Two-Star genius, and added with his King’s Qi, Ma Xing is comparable to a Three-Star genius!”
“He is definitely the most outstanding student in the last hundred years.”
“No, no, no. There are not that few Two-Star geniuses, but added with his King’s Qi and limited to the Northern Institution… it would be difficult to meet one such as he in a thousand years!”
Everyone exploded from surprise. They had witnessed the birth of a king.
Luo Ba’s fists cracked from clenching them too tightly. Ma Xing’s strength and talent caused endless killing intent to arise with him. If he killed the other, then he would still be the first place.
Cheng Haofei similarly felt as if he had been dealt a heavy blow. He had been confident he could pass through the sixth level of the White Star Tower, but that would only be the same as the other party; if one added in King’s Qi, he was far too inferior.
Thankfully, Ma Xing did not continue to shock others, and very quickly came out of the tower.
He had failed on the second stage of the seventh level.
This result once again caused a stir. The elites of the Northern Institution had practically confirmed that Ma Xing was going to hold the first place in the assessment this time, and fought to extend an olive branch to him, wanting to take him in as their personal disciple.
Ma Xing did not accept, appearing to be extremely proud and aloof, yet this made the elites even more pleased with him. What future elite would not be arrogant and obstinate in nature? Without a little temper, would you have the nerve to call yourself an elite?
“Should be about time, I should go in as well,” Ling Han said.
Chapter 894 - Entering the Tower
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
After Ma Xing came out, those that had not yet undergone the assessment became gradually fewer and fewer.
Those that did not pass were directly sent out of the Academy, and those that had passed stood on another side of the square. Together, there were only over 300 of them, and compared to the number that had come to register for the enrollment, this number was pitifully small.
There were about a thousand people that had yet to take the assessment, and standing in the massive square, they seemed odd.
Li Weiwei’s status was special, which was why she managed to come back after taking the assessment. She heard Ling Han was about to take the assessment, and could not help but become excited. She said, “Go on, go on, I can no longer wait to humiliate you.”
“You will not have that opportunity.” Ling Han smiled, appearing to be very confident.
“Tsk!” Li Weiwei scoffed. This guy had just ascended from a small world, so he could not have come into contact with the White Star Tower before, and thus absolutely would not know what the assessment inside the tower was like; where had he gotten such overwhelming confidence from?
“Big Sister Yun!” Her eyes were sharp, and she spotted a young woman that had just arrived in the square. She immediately raced over.
This woman was dressed in a long snow-white skirt, and aside from a hairpin, there was no other adornment on her. This gave her a kind of natural beauty, unearthly and elegant, like a fairy that was above the common populace.
Wearing any additional ornaments was unnecessary, and would only damage her quiet and exquisite presence.
She was Ji Yun’er, one of the three great beauties of the Imperial Capital, and was also one of the three great elites of the younger generation. She had enough admirers to line up around the colossal Imperial Capital three times. Although she did not have as strong a background as Li Weiwei’s, her suitors definitely were not few.
Ji Yun’er nodded, and asked, “Weiwei, have you passed the assessment?”
“En!” Li Weiwei nodded. “Big Sister Yun, why are you so late? I thought you had changed your mind and planned to wait another five years to take the assessment for the Eastern Institution!”
Ji Yun’er’s slender brows wrinkled unwittingly, but they immediately smoothened out, and she said, “I already agreed to take the assessment with you, so how could I possibly break my word? All right, let’s not talk now. I’m going to take the assessment.”
“Okay!” Li Weiwei suddenly waved her hand, and declared loudly, “Big Sister Yun, go on, you definitely have to beat that showoff of a blockhead!”
Ji Yun’er naturally did not know who this “blockhead” was. She walked elegantly and naturally towards the White Star Tower as if she was a cloud, unmarred by dirt, touching and graceful, causing many who saw her to turn heated gazes on her.
Ma Xing’s eyes lit up as well, and he revealed an interested expression. The corners of his mouth lifted up slightly, with a slight demonic feel to it.
In the corner, Cheng Haofei was also walking towards the White Star Tower. It was about time. If he still did not move, then that was not showing off anymore; rather, he would miss the assessment this time entirely.
This was the last batch, and at the same time, also the highest quality batch. The third level lit up repeatedly, and even the fourth level would light up every now and then, abruptly increasing the number of those who had passed the assessment by another hundred and more.
However, the fifth level adamantly did not light up.
He had entered into an independent space.
Ahead of him, a stone chamber suddenly appeared. There was only a simple stone table, and a jade plaque lay on the table.
“The first level, the first stage, a test of comprehension.” A voice rang out, so cold that there was not a hint of emotion in it.
The Tool Spirit of the White Star Tower.
A God Tool was a God Tool, after all; aside from Small Tower, Ling Han had never heard another Tool Spirit speak.
“Che, the lowest grade God Tool, not even fit to pick up my shoes,” Small Tower declared in a very tsundere manner.
Ling Han paid it no attention, and asked, “How will we be tested?”
“There is a section of a cultivation technique etched on that jade plaque. You have to decode it in thirty minutes’ time to pass the test, and the shorter the time you take, the better your result,” the Tool Spirit answered coldly. In this God Tool, it could split itself into millions, and it would be easy for it to communicate with over 10,000 people at the same time.
Ling Han could not help his curiosity, and questioned, “Is there a record to be broken? And will there be any reward for breaking the record?”
“There is a record to be broken, but there is no reward. Your name will only be etched here,” the Tool Spirit replied. “There are ten names etched on the wall in front of you, and they are the ten people who have taken the shortest amount of time. If someone afterward surpasses their record, a name will be replaced.”
Ling Han shook his head; then there was no point to break the record.
“You may begin,” the Tool Spirit said calmly. If this had been an Immortal level elite, he would have long lost patience with Ling Han’s incessant questions and want to beat someone up, but it merely followed a predefined pattern, and did not experience the slightest rise or fall of emotion.
Only now did Ling Han walk towards the stone table and sit on the ground. He picked up the jade plaque, and inserted his divine sense within. Instantly, multiple ancient letters popped out and churned around in his mind’s eye.
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