Translator: CinderTL
During his previous battles against the Shadow Clan, Jiang Ye had been unable to trigger the effects of "Pinnacle of the Spear Dao" and "Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger."
After all, the Shadow Clan never underestimated their opponents.
Moreover, the "Pinnacle of the Spear Dao" effect only worked against martial artists.
As a result, Jiang Ye's combat power had been drastically reduced by more than half when fighting the Shadow Clan.
But now? Everything had changed.
"A Dharma Manifestation-level genius?" Jiang Ye glanced at the headless corpse behind him, finding the title rather intriguing.
Kill Count: 1
A notification quietly appeared.
Simultaneously, the dozen or so black-armored warriors nearby revealed expressions of shock.
Though the battle had seemed drawn out, it had actually been over in just two moves—a mere few breaths!
It was so swift they hadn't even had time to react.
Most importantly, how could a mere ant in the early stages of the second breakthrough have annihilated their strongest warrior in just two moves?
"He's definitely a Dharma Manifestation-level genius!"
"Run!" The black-armored warriors transformed into streaks of Flowing Light, fleeing toward the distant battlefield.
"Hmph."
"Trying to escape now? Isn't it a little late?" Jiang Ye's figure blurred into a phantom, surging forward with explosive speed.
In his eyes, these battles were essential experience for claiming the Low-Grade Heaven-Rank Inheritance.
Jiang Ye wouldn't let a single one escape!
Just minutes later...
Thwack!
Jiang Ye's spear pierced through the final black-armored warrior's skull. With a flick of his wrist, he wiped the crimson blood from the spear tip.
Kill Count: 15
"This feels too real," Jiang Ye murmured, gazing at the corpse.
The warriors' expressions of shock, rage, and terror had been utterly convincing.
Yet Jiang Ye had checked the System Panel earlier.
He couldn't see these warriors' innate talents.
This confirmed that the battlefield was a virtual environment, albeit one simulated with astonishing realism. Without Jiang Ye's Talent Visualization ability, he might have been completely fooled, believing he was on a genuine battlefield.
"This must be part of the trial," Jiang Ye speculated inwardly.
Being immersed in such a hyper-realistic battlefield would constantly make one fear for their life.
Jiang Ye, however, had no such reservations.
If I die, I die. It's just a simulation anyway.
He could afford to go all out!
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Jiang Ye glanced toward the Cosmic Void Passage in the distance.
Another disturbance was brewing there.
A few seconds later...
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Dozens of figures clad in black armor surged out of the Cosmic Void Passage like a swarm of bees.
"Extreme Sea Civilization soldiers? A lone straggler?"
"Kill him!"
"Kill!" The moment the armored figures spotted Jiang Ye, they erupted with murderous intent and charged toward him.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ye's eyes flashed with surprise.
These soldiers came through the Cosmic Void Passage?
He had always assumed that any Cosmic Void Passage would inevitably lead to the Shadow Clan's realm.
But now it seemed the opposite end of this passage might not be the Shadow Clan's world at all.
It could be another cosmic civilization!
The identity given to him at the previous checkpoint—"Extreme Sea Civilization Guard"—revealed that the Extreme Sea Civilization was the one being invaded.
These thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.
The next moment, Jiang Ye transformed into a streak of Flowing Light, his spear tearing through the night sky!
Boom!
The terrifying spear radiance erupted like a scorching Great Sun, crashing violently onto the battlefield.
The battle had begun!
Inside the Starry Pavilion:
"Elder Zi, I'll head back to teach my class now," Qiu Cang said to the purple-robed elder. "Let me know when the results are in."
"Mm, go ahead," Elder Zi nodded.
Qiu Cang said nothing more.
He glanced at the projected display:
Jiang Ye (Third Trial)
Shi Ting (Third Trial)
Tang Wuji (Second Trial)
...
"Shi Ting will almost certainly secure a Low-Grade Heaven-Rank Inheritance," Qiu Cang mused inwardly. "As for Jiang Ye? He's guaranteed a Low-Grade Heaven Tier, but whether he can obtain a Mid-Grade Heaven Tier depends on his performance in the Third Trial."
The Third Trial of the White Dragon's Court tested each participant's three-dimensional combat prowess.
Each individual faced a unique challenge tailored to their strengths and weaknesses.
Based on Qiu Cang's experience, the third trial typically lasted for several grueling hours.
"Regardless," Qiu Cang suddenly chuckled, "that kid Tang Wuji is going to have a rough time next semester."
He shook his head slightly and turned to leave.
Within the White Dragon's Court, in a second-trial assessment space:
The muscular Tang Wuji lay prone on the ground, wriggling forward inch by inch.
"Damn it, this second trial is brutal," he muttered. "I nearly failed here last time."
He lifted his bruised and swollen face, thinking to himself, "I wonder how Junior Brother Jiang Ye is doing."
"He's probably still struggling with the first trial, right?"
"Ah, I hope he manages to secure a decent inheritance," Tang Wuji thought, his impression of Jiang Ye being quite favorable.
But even he, Tang Wuji, was stronger than Jiang Ye.
It was unlikely Jiang Ye would even reach the third trial.
"Forget about everyone else," Tang Wuji resolved. "This time, I'm breaking through!"
He resumed his wriggling, inching forward with relentless determination.
In the third trial, another battlefield in the cosmos:
Pfft! Shi Ting's spear pierced through the skull of a peak second breakthrough powerhouse. With a flick of her wrist, she tossed the corpse aside like trash.
"Too weak," she muttered, tilting her delicate face toward the cosmic battlefield ahead.
"To claim the Heaven-Tier Inheritance, I must eliminate as many strong opponents as possible."
"I need to target those approaching the third breakthrough." Shi Ting's gaze swept across the battlefield, constantly scanning for suitable targets.
Suddenly, a thought struck her.
"I wonder how far Junior Brother Jiang has progressed," she mused. "The first stage? The second? He's probably still a ways from the third."
"I hope he obtains a higher-tier inheritance than Tang Wuji."
Shi Ting's heart filled with anticipation.
Abruptly, her eyes locked onto a target. Her figure blurred into an afterimage as she exploded forward with explosive force.
On the Extreme Sea Civilization battlefield:
Boom!
Boom! Boom! Boom! A fierce battle raged as dozens of black-armored figures swarmed a single white-armored warrior.
The sheer numerical disparity was overwhelming.
Yet the white-armored figure showed no signs of being overwhelmed.
On the contrary, with each thrust of his spear, a black-armored figure fell.
In mere minutes, half of the dozens of black-armored warriors who had surrounded him lay dead or wounded.
"A Dharma Manifestation-level genius!"
"Call for reinforcements!" one of the black-armored warriors shouted into the wrist-mounted communicator, his voice trembling with fear.
But before he could finish,
Thwack! A spear pierced his chest.
Stellar energy surged through his body, instantly shattering his internal organs.
"Die!" Jiang Ye roared, violently withdrawing his spear. The terrifying momentum of the energy caused the black-armored warrior to explode into a bloody mist.
Kill Count +1
Kill Count +1
Kill Count +1
Minutes later, Jiang Ye stood alone amidst the carnage, his spear dripping with blood.
Kill Count: 89
"This was too easy," he muttered.
"Are the enemies on this battlefield scaled to my own strength?" Jiang Ye's eyes flickered with thought. "I wonder if any late-stage second breakthrough opponents will appear."
The enemies he had just slaughtered were mostly early to mid-stage second breakthrough warriors. Judging by their combat prowess, they were likely of Nascent Aptitude level. Dao Bone Aptitude warriors were rare.
As Jiang Ye pondered this,
Whoosh! A streak of flowing light hurtled toward them, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of pressure.
"A Dharma Manifestation-level warrior dares to slaughter my Cangxu Civilization's soldiers?"
"You deserve to die!" a cold voice declared.
Jiang Ye turned to see a young man clad in black-blue armor, a black-blue brand emblazoned on his forehead, rapidly approaching.
In mere seconds—
Boom! He landed with earth-shattering force, creating a massive crater dozens of meters wide.
His Martial Dao Aura erupted, far surpassing that of the black-armored soldiers despite both being at the mid-stage of the second breakthrough.
This sensation was remarkably similar to Tang Wuji's.
"Dharma Manifestation-level?" A glint flashed in Jiang Ye's eyes.
The repeated mentions of "Dharma Manifestation-level" had sparked a theory in his mind.
A Dharma Manifestation-level genius is likely on par with a B-tier student from White Dragon University.
"You don't even try to flee upon seeing me," the black-blue armored youth said coldly. "It seems you've already accepted your execution."
As he spoke, he launched a terrifying assault, a colossal wave of energy crashing down upon Jiang Ye.
"Kill!" Jiang Ye roared, instantly retaliating with his spear.
(End of the Chapter)
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