The Sovereign Of The Three Realms

Chapter 31: The Beginning of the Basic Examination

The same two people had faced off once more, and Yan Yiming had fallen in defeat and was once again completely outdone.

Jiang Chen had once again become the victor and had used the same Eastern King Points to win.

The only difference was that Yan Yiming had used his family legacy this time around and his mindset had been adjusted from underestimating his opponent to full battle readiness.

But, Yan Yiming was still a fallen person.

And, that's in three agreed steps.

That is, Yan Yiming was still unable to receive Jiang Chen's three blows even when the first one had been fully prepared.

Of course, Yan Yiming was not as lucky this time. Jiang Chen had left him some face during the debate last time and he had not really used actual qi.

This time, Yan Yiming's repeated provocation had crossed Jiang Chen's bottom line. Thus, Yan Yiming had sensed at least 70% of Jiang Chen's strength.

After this loss, Yan Yiming would probably not be able to get out of bed without recuperating for the first three to five months.

“How does the saying go? A bucket full of water does not sway, but a half bucket of water likes to sway back and forth; a knowledgeable person does not like to boast, but a fool likes to boast and preen. This adage might be aimed at people like you, right?”

Jiang Chen did not care whether Yan Yiming was still alive or dead. Fights between heirs were more than usual in the capital, not to mention the Hidden Dragon Trials were originally designed to increase competition between heirs.

The heirs who were unfriendly to Jiang Chen all took a subconscious step back when they saw Yan Yiming lying prostrate on the floor.

They were very afraid of being seen by Jiang Chen. They did not even have Yan Yiming's strength to fight back if he challenged them.

At this point, no one believed that Jiang Chen only had three meridians true qi.

Only a fool would believe that Jiang Chen was at the beginning realm of true qi after that prick.

Could it be that someone in the early realms had inflicted such an injury on Yan Yiming?

Jiang Chen did not think much of defeating anyone like Yan Yiming. After all, his current strength was at the peak of five meridians true qi.

With all his advantages, it was a definite conclusion that he could defeat Yan Yiming, who was at six meridians true qi.

If he found it difficult to defeat someone with even six meridians true qi, then all the advantages that had been bestowed upon him in his past life would be a joke.

As for Jiang Zheng, he puffed out his chest in delight. He had already enjoyed the treatment awaited by others last time in the Healing Hall. And today, he once again received a respectful gaze from the people around him.

What are the key points of being a waiter? It was so that everything went smoothly, and could walk upright proudly, wherever he went.

And today, Jiang Zheng's waist was quite upright.

“Organizer, young duke of my house would like to register for three basic exams.” Jiang Zheng's voice was also louder than usual.

If it had been before, Jiang Zheng would have felt too embarrassed to register for the elementary examination at such an embarrassing time.

But things became very different after Jiang Zhen trampled on Yan Yiming. How could a superior practitioner, who had fought Yan Yiming, not be able to pass even the three basic exams?

Why didn't he come before? It was because our young duke was too busy to come and pass the examination!

Other than Jiang Chen, there was no one else who had not passed the three basic exams before the deadline.

However, no one dared to cause any trouble for Jiang Chen in this step of the process.

He quickly arrived at the testing site for the first exam.

There's a big disc in the middle of the ring. The disc was punctuated by twelve holes. Each hole had a white jade column erected in the center.

This is a column of true qi used in testing true qi.

No one can cheat in this test. The candidate would be able to light up the number of white jade columns according to how many meridians true qi possessed.

One can store his strength, but cannot falsely increase his strength.

That is, if you have ten true qi Meridians, you can display eight levels, or even four true qi Meridians.

But if you only had four levels, there was no way you could realize the extra meridians from thin air.

Therefore, this was a test that no one could cheat.

”No wonder Jiang Chen past could not pass this test. How could three meridians of true qi pass through?” Jiang Chen shook his head slightly and walked forward, placing his palm in depression and circulating the five meridians of true qi within his body.

The disc started spinning with a crackling sound.

The white jade columns on it started to light up one by one.

One column, two, three, four, five…

Some people among the crowd heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing the lights stop at the fifth column, whereas some others were slightly disappointed.

All sorts of reactions were present, but Jiang Chen paid no heed to it. He did not save his strength for this particular test.

“Eh? Looky. Although there were only five columns lit up, this light.” Others immediately noticed it after one person showed it.

“Qi true perfect. No wonder only five meridians true qi could easily defeat Yan Yiming!”

“It looks like we underestimated this Jiang Chen!”

“Causible! With the purity of true qi like this, I think he would be able to fight even if he challenged someone in the realm of true qi who advanced!”

The lowest barrier to an advanced realm of true qi was seven meridians true qi. Such an assessment is indeed a high compliment.

Even the official in charge of this exam was slightly moved by Jiang Chen's true qi column, and he stared at Jiang Chen elaborately.

Jiang Chen could see the praise and doubt in that gaze. Perhaps, in the eyes of that official, Jiang Chen even held back a portion of his true qi.

“Alright, Jiang Chen, five meridians true qi. You passed the first basic exam!”

The official continued to speak brightly, “Jiang Chen, congratulations. Your passing and performance scores will be recorded and used for reference. ”

“Thank you for bothering.” Jiang Chen smiled faintly. He would naturally respond well if someone was being polite to him.

He easily passed the first basic exam. Jiang Chen had also anticipated this.

He arrived at the place of the second basic examination after walking through several passageways.

The second exam took place in a sealed room with sword aura.

“Jiang Chen, the second exam is not the same as the first, and it contains a number of dangers. If you do not have four true Qi Meridians and your Eastern Qi Amethyst has not been trained to the “perfection” realm, you will most likely be a victim of the aura within this room. The organizers of the second exam reminded Jiang Chen of the danger, according to the rules.

Jiang Chen nodded. “Thank you for your reminder, I'm ready.”

“Then, log in.” The organizer nodded and said nothing more. Since the candidate had already come, there was no reason for the candidate to leave just because of his warning words.

The sword aura space was a square space measuring roughly ten meters by ten meters.

Countless mechanisms were installed within this room. They would randomly fire out all sorts of sword auras, without following any rules or excuses.

Candidates must survive for one hour in the room.

In addition, one or two flying beetles will be placed into the room periodically. Candidates must shoot down at least ten flying beetles within an hour.

They must remain unharmed indoors and shoot down at least ten flying beetles within the allotted time.

This exam, by comparison, is only slightly more difficult than the first exam.

A practitioner would not be able to shoot down a flying beetle if he had not reached the true qi of the four meridians. The speed of the flying beetles, the flying patterns, as well as the hardness of their armor, would not be easily overcome by someone in the early realms of true qi.

“This presentation is rather interesting.”

Streams of sword aura came shooting at him just as Jiang Chen was thinking that thought. But this stream of simple sword aura posed no threat to him.

The face of the second person leading the Trials, Du Ruhai, turned deathly pale as he listened to the reports of a trusted person inside the secret room in a very limited area.

“This boy has hidden his true strength from five true qi meridians. And the purity of his qi was actually equivalent to the heir to the rank of a superior duke!”

Du Ruhai's face became extremely dark when he saw Jiang Chen's first test result. She had been harshly lectured by Princess Gouyu on that day in the Soaring Dragon palace. Although he was not fired afterwards, he faced tremendous pressure from rumors in the outside world.

His credibility and influence had also had the same impact as the team in charge of the Hidden Dragon Trials.

This was what he least wanted to see. Du Ruhai had risen from the bottom rank. His desire to rule is beyond all things.

And now, the Duke of Soaring Dragon had given him an ultimatum. If he could not stop Jiang Chen, then he would lose Duke Long's trust.

Losing Duke Long's trust meant losing his biggest backer. It could even be said that without the duke's support, all his proud wealth and power would quickly become a joke.

Therefore, he had to suppress Jiang Chen. He just had to suppress Jiang Chen at all costs!

He has to take a risk. Duke Long's ultimatum was no joke. If the duke becomes displeased, then perhaps Du Ruhai's corpse will be found on the streets tonight.

“Xiaom, come here. I want you.” Du Ruhai issued a series of commands to the person he trusted the most.

This Xiaoma was completely loyal to Du Ruhai. He patted his chest as an affirmation after hearing Du Ruhai's instructions, “Relax sir, I will complete the task with competence, and leave no clues!”

“Mm. If this matter is done smoothly, I will ensure a rich life for you. ”

Inside the sword aura space, the bodies of over fifty flying beetles were lying carelessly on the delicate floor. Time passed by exactly an hour.

Jiang Chen did not leave the sword aura room, and, in fact, became increasingly excited.

“No human opponent can match this sword aura room. Who at the same level can apply abstract and unsystematic movements like the mechanics of this room? Where else can I go to find a free opponent like this? ”

Jiang Chen was enamored of this room.

Although the attack power of the sword aura of the room would double every hour, Jiang Chen grew fresher from the battle, and his interest increased.

He had also become more proficient at utilizing his five meridians true qi as time went on. The clash between true qi and sword aura further increased his battle intent and potential.