Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

Chapter 523: Chapter 223: Repaying the Sect, Fame for the Spear Technique

Ten Archers were poised for action, crouching in front of the infantry and awaiting the perfect moment for a surprise volley.

Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Kanghui swiftly activated his six-layered Dharma Aspect, knocking the man swinging a Meteor Hammer off his horse. He seized the warhorse to avoid being trampled.

"Hiyah!"

The remaining nine cavalrymen failed to gain an advantage. Not wanting to get entangled in a prolonged fight with Xu Kanghui, they quickly charged past him and wheeled their horses around.

"Not good!"

Xu Kanghui cried out in alarm as he realized he was completely exposed to the ten Archers. It turned out the cavalrymen never intended to engage him in a fierce battle from the start. Their plan was to rush past him so they could all execute a surprise attack from the rear while he was busy defending against the arrows.

"WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!"

The ten Archers released their bowstrings in unison, ten arrows streaking toward Xu Kanghui at the same time. Even if these Archers couldn’t perform the Double-Star Linked Pearls, at this close range, they still possessed the accuracy of Hundred-step Piercing Willow.

Xu Kanghui could only activate his Qi Power Gang Shield to prevent any stray arrows from landing a successful sneak attack.

"Kill!"

The ten infantrymen split into two groups, flanking Xu Kanghui from the left and right. The nine cavalrymen charged back from behind, and the ten Archers all locked onto him as their target.

Their roles were clearly defined, and with a leader giving commands, they knew how to maximize their advantages.

For a moment, Xu Kanghui found it difficult. But with his cultivation at the Qi Sea Perfection realm and the Primitive Power of his six-layered Dharma Aspect, it wouldn’t be so easy for these thirty soldiers of the Black Armored Army to defeat him.

After a short while, Xu Kanghui singled out the leader and kicked him off his warhorse. A quarter of an hour later, only four of the thirty Black Armored Army soldiers in his area were still standing.

He successfully advanced to the third round, earning the title of Martial Scholar. But this result was clearly not what he had expected. Originally, Xu Kanghui had imagined he would defeat all thirty members of the Black Armored Army in less than half a quarter-hour.

Yet, after a full quarter of an hour, there were still four soldiers of the Black Armored Army confronting him.

This showed that the members of the Black Armored Army in the second round were far stronger than those in the first, whether in terms of numbers, practical combat ability, or mastery of various military formations.

No wonder the Martial Arts Scholars who successfully passed the second round could all earn the title of Martial Scholar. Given the difficulty and danger, they truly deserved the honor.

In the end, from Xu Kanghui’s group, only he and two injured Martial Arts Scholars successfully passed the second round and earned the title of Martial Scholar. The other seven either forfeited midway or were beaten unconscious.

「Two hours later.」

"Examinee Chu Lingguang..."

This time, Chu Lingguang took the assessment earlier than Yan Zhen and Qin Yu.

He walked into his designated area and once again selected a Nine-foot Black Spear from the Soldier Landing Platform.

The Black Armored Army’s methods for dealing with each examinee were different, and their formations were ever-changing. Not every squad began with a cavalry charge.

For instance, the squad Chu Lingguang faced split their cavalry and infantry into two teams each. Five cavalrymen paired with five infantrymen flanked Chu Lingguang from the left and right, while the other ten Archers immediately drew their bows and fired a volley at him.

"HUMMM!"

Once again, Chu Lingguang did not use his Bloodline Divine Abilities for defense. Instead, he thrust his spear forward again, executing the first-layer Thrust of the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear.

This created a three-foot defensive space in front of him.

All ten incoming arrows were completely blocked by this single spear thrust.

The arrowheads of the arrow shafts that fell to the ground were even twisted out of shape.

This scene left the ten Archers in disbelief.

Many of the examiners were whispering amongst themselves. In the VIP area, Guo Wei was all smiles. Eunuch Liu, who was beside him, couldn’t help but praise, "Master Guo, that boy Lin Guang is very thoughtful."

Eunuch Liu knew that Chu Lingguang’s Bloodline Defense Divine Abilities could easily block the Archers’ arrows. However, Chu Lingguang hadn’t used his Bloodline Divine Abilities, instead continuing to resist with the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear. It was obvious he wanted to help Guo Wei build his reputation.

"His Spear Technique has truly captured the essence of Master Guo’s teaching."

"Master Guo has found a worthy successor."

"So this young hero is Master Guo’s disciple."

"His name is Chu Lingguang, ranked second in Qiling Prefecture. In this Martial Arts Examination, he’s fought his way from the Daoist Examination all the way to this Imperial Examination. He might even make it to the Palace Examination and become an Advanced Scholar!"

Someone couldn’t help but praise him.

The gazes of many were drawn to Chu Lingguang.

Guo Wei responded warmly to the crowd. As long as Chu Lingguang could achieve a good result, he didn’t care if it was by using Primitive Power, Bloodline, or Flesh and Blood Divine Abilities. But if Chu Lingguang could achieve a good result relying on the Spear Technique he had passed down, Guo Wei would naturally be even happier.

At this moment, the two teams from the left and right charged toward Chu Lingguang in a crisscrossing pattern.

Chu Lingguang did not dare to be careless.

He pushed the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear to its limit. The power of the first-layer Thrust erupted, making the five cavalrymen on the left feel as if they were facing dozens of spear afterimages, and they all fell from their horses.

As the five infantrymen behind them tried to circle around, Chu Lingguang charged forward first, preventing the five cavalrymen and five infantrymen from the right’s crisscross charge from forming an encirclement.

"BAM! BAM!"

With a Spear Technique that both deflected and attacked, Chu Lingguang took down the five infantrymen on the left in a single exchange.

"WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!"

The ten Archers seized the opportunity and fired at Chu Lingguang again.

As the arrows flew before him, Chu Lingguang thrust his spear out once more. With the first-layer Thrust of the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear, the three-foot defensive space before him was impenetrable.

All the arrow shafts were enveloped by the afterimages of Chu Lingguang’s spear, their arrowheads knocked askew by the Long Spear. Then, with a fluid motion, he swept his spear, channeling the Wind and Wave Power to send all the arrow shafts flying toward the five cavalrymen and five infantrymen on the right, who had just reformed and were charging again.