Chapter 751 Second Round.
Yun Xue could not understand what Shi Lang was talking about, but soon, the second Young Master Zhu also managed to pass the assessment. Shi Lang observed that Yun Xue could not understand him and said, "You can try by focusing on their spiritual energy."
Yun Xue and the lady began to observe the people, but after the two Zhu family's young masters, it was long before one person left an indent on the pillar. The people looked at this guy with great curiosity and began to discuss with each other.
Shi Lang asked, "Do we have any details about this guy?"
Yao Jiming shook his head and said, "He seems to be from the Military forces on the front, the renegade brigade."
Shi Lang nodded in understanding. Renegade brigade was a military organization made up of drifting cultivators and would train them in combat at the front lines. They were the second-largest military unit in the immortal realm. They consisted of averagely talented Immortal Lords and Immortal Kings, headed by a few old men in the Immortal Emperor realm.
These people were not strong, but their sheer number was enough to deter many famous families. Renegade Brigade would always travel in big groups, and despite not being affiliated to any sects or forces, these people had a unity that none others had.
Shi Lang watched a few more people come over to make their moves. Although they managed to get the technique right, their strength was lacking. Although they managed to leave an indent on the Vajra Pillar, it did not meet the requirements.
Only ten of the fifty people met the requirements. Shi Lang looked at them and said, "Lady Yun, did you figure anything out by their display, or do you need a spoon?"
Yun Xue kicked his leg and said, "I am slow but not dumb."
Shi Lang smiled and asked, "Then what are you waiting for? Go do it."
Yun Xue asked, "What about you?"
Shi Lang took a deep breath and said, "I will watch for a bit more."
Yun Xue nodded and then left with another lady and Yao Jiming. Shi Lang looked around and observed every action of the forces. Not only had the residents of Forger City stepped up to participate in the trial, but many people from neighboring cities or young people from small villages came over to watch the excitement and try their mettle.
While he was looking around, Shi Lang found the Meng Family group. A couple of youths were standing at the edge of the group. They also happened to be looking at Shi Lang curiously. The Terran smiled and clasped his fist to them in greeting from a distance.
The Mengs were surprised to see this display of goodwill, but they responded to him. Only a few people were left in the square. The Immortal Kings who failed to pass the assessment had already left. They did not wish to be embarrassed by the invigilator's speech.
The Meng Family began to move, and they were all very strong. They had a contingent of seven people; surprisingly, five cleared the test. Shi Lang was surprised. He looked at the three people from the Heavenly Pavilion, and they all, even Yun Xue, managed to pass the assessment.
Shi Lang was not very optimistic about this girl's chances because she had just ascended to the Immortal King level, and he thought her strength might not be up to the level. When he was thinking this, he recalled that he had gifted her a Demon Bane fruit. After she ate that fruit, her power increased.
Suddenly, Old Man Pie said, "Young Man, you are the only one left to test."
Shi Lang was startled and found that it was his turn. He clasped his hand to the old man and hurriedly moved closer to the Vajra Iron Pillar. Ten meters away, he found the pressure from the five Immortal Emperors staked on his shoulders. However, what shocked the people was that Shi Lang did not even flinch a bit.
The Immortal Emperors were also surprised and increased their pressure, but Shi Lang was walking as if this pressure did not bother him. The Vajra Iron Pillar was one meter away from him. Shi Lang circulated his spiritual energy and created a barrier around the pillar, but he ensured that the barrier deflected the pressure from the old men in the void.
Vajra Iron had a property: the more spiritual energy passed through it, the harder and denser it would become. Forgers loved this metal because it was very soft when there was no spiritual energy inside it, and they could create good weapons without much effort. Shi Lang lowered his body and assumed a fighting stance.
He looked at all the indents and found only the one made by Second Zhu, which was deeper than an inch. Shi Lang smiled and thought, 'Interesting, this guy is having difficulty holding back.'
He closed his eyes and then let out a simple punch. The movements were textbook punching ones. Shi Lang covered his body with spiritual energy when the punch landed and connected with the pillar. The bang it caused was so loud that the people were startled. Even the invigilators did not expect this.
They quickly came down and found that the indent was only one inch deep. However, they were not disappointed, and their old eyes still managed to sense the faint ripple on the surface of the Vajra Iron Pillar. Old Man Pie said, "This assessment is completed. You must all face one move from an Immortal Emperor for the next round. One move, and you will get to the third round.?Allow me to tell you that the third round is a fight with the five of us after forming a group with the people who survived this assignment. So you can apply in advance."
Old Man Pie had a big smile on his face. Shi Lang looked at him and said, "City Lord, you sure know how to have fun."
The old man chuckled, and Shi Lang walked over to his group. He said, "Focus on dodging the attacks or parrying them. Do not block head-on."
Yao Jiming nodded and said, "Yes, young master."
Shi Lang looked at Yun Xue and said, "If you think it is too much, then back off; do not injure your foundation."
Yun Xue nodded and asked, "I will pay attention to it, but Brother Bo is taking the assessment in Titan City. He said things were not looking good."
Shi Lang nodded and said, "It is fine; tell him to endure and keep moving forward as much as possible, and if he fails, he can step back."
Yun Xue nodded, and just when she was about to speak more, Old Man Pie said, "So, who will come up first?"
None of the people wanted to go; they were still thinking, and at this time, Shi Lang said, "Since no one else is going, I would like to try. Also, City Lord, I will apply in advance."
Old Man Pie and everyone else was shocked. Shi Lang said, "See, you seniors wish to toy with us, so you say there are three levels in the assessment. However, I fail to see the point of the second level when I have to face you all in the third level."
Old Man Pie nodded and asked, "Well, so you want your group of four to fight with us five?"
Shi Lang smiled and said, "Old Sir, would you get serious? Please?"
The old man sighed and replied, "Fine, come. You can fight one of us, and if you are still standing after ten minutes, then you pass."
The terran nodded and took out his spear. Everyone here knows that he was an expert in the spear. Zhu Brothers exchanged a glance, and they looked at Shi Lang. The competition had begun, and this battle would allow them much information about Shi Lang. All the Immortal Kings standing on the ground were keen on finding out the limits of their opponents, and in such a situation, Shi Lang taking the initiative to fight was a good thing for them.
Old Man Pie asked, "Who do you want to fight?"
Shi Lang said, "You can decide. I do not mind, but I would like it if the person does not look down on me."
He smiled at the five Immortal Emperors without fear in his gaze. He began to move his spear slowly, but as the old people discussed who would fight Shi Lang, the movement of his spear grew faster and shaper.
The First Young Master Zhu said, "It looks like he is trying to get used to the weapon. Why?"
His brother squinted and said, "The weapon is freshly forged. It has no marks on it."
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Yao Jiming sighed and said, "Looking at him, I am betting this guy is about to go crazy."
Yun Xue shook her head and said, "He is laying a bait for the fish to bite the hook."
The two Immortal Kings did not understand what Yun Xue meant, but the lady did not care to explain it to them either.
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After five minutes, an old man stepped forward and said, "My name is Azul Herman. I will fight you."
Shi Lang stopped moving and focused his gaze on the old man. He greeted him and said, "Greetings, Seniors. Thank you for your guidance."
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