Chapter 1944: Chapter 1947: Chu Fengmian Takes the Stage
"Next."
Sea King Ping Sheng watched the scene, speaking expressionlessly.
Another Martial Artist’s Jade Talisman lit up, and this Martial Artist’s strength was even more formidable than that of the Young Master Hong Hai.
He went on stage and fiercely battled with a disciple from the Sea Festival Sect for hundreds of rounds but was still defeated by a narrow margin.
One after another, several people were called up on stage, but almost without exception, they couldn’t defeat even a single disciple from the Sea Festival Sect and ended up defeated.
Only one marine demon god managed to defeat a disciple from the Sea Festival Sect, but it was a hard-fought victory, and he had expended a great amount of energy.
When facing the second battle, he appeared extremely bedraggled and was defeated in just a few moves.
To defeat one disciple from the Sea Festival Sect was extraordinarily difficult for the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor present.
Even if they did manage to defeat one, they would then have to face the second opponent without any rest, continuing to fight incessantly. Unless their strength far surpassed that of these disciples from the Sea Festival Sect, passing this assessment was almost impossible.
Chu Fengmian quietly watched these scenes unfold while his mind was researching the Sword Dao Totem.
This Sword Dao Totem from the Sea Festival Sect was ranked second, containing profound mysteries that were not inferior to the combined weight of the three Sword Dao Totems possessed by Chu Fengmian.
Numerous ancient sword techniques were recorded within, ones Chu Fengmian had never heard of. Many of these ancient sword techniques possessed terrifying power but had been forgotten due to their complexity, leading to the break in their lineage.
But to Chu Fengmian, even the most challenging sword techniques to execute could be easily understood by him upon a glance.
These sword techniques had many strengths but also plenty of flaws, which led to their disappearance from ancient times.
Chu Fengmian’s Nine Domains Sword Technique was created by incorporating the strengths of myriad sword techniques into a new one.
The essence and wonders of these sword techniques were extracted by Chu Fengmian and integrated into the Nine Domains Sword Technique.
As the Chapters continued to gather in the Sword Dao Ancient Books formed by the Nine Domains Sword Technique, Chu Fengmian’s strength kept growing continuously.
However, outwardly, Chu Fengmian still appeared silently watching the competition on the stage, with not a trace of fluctuation in his aura betraying his internal changes.
While comprehending the Sword Dao Totem, Chu Fengmian would occasionally glance at the events on the stage.
Soon, there was a sudden stir.
"Did someone pass the assessment?"
Chu Fengmian’s gaze focused on the stage, where a half-step Heavenly Human Realm demon god stood. Chu Fengmian recognized him as Qin Lang from the Sea Wolf Clan, a renowned fighter.
Qin Lang was one of the geniuses of the Sea Wolf Clan, having reached the half-step Heavenly Human Realm at a young age, with future potential possibly leading to breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm.
Qin Lang likely aimed to join the Sea Festival Sect for the sake of the Sea Sacrifice Emperor, hoping to attract his attention and become a disciple.
As a half-step Heavenly Human Realm demon god, Qin Lang easily faced off against three Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor level seed disciples from the Sea Festival Sect.
With little effort, Qin Lang passed the assessment and was led away, officially joining the Sea Festival Sect.
The assessment was exceedingly challenging for the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor.
Yet for half-step Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artists, it posed little difficulty unless they unwisely chose formidable opponents like Cang Lang; in almost every other instance, they could pass the assessment.
The subsequent few half-step Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artists and demon gods, without exception, also easily passed the assessment and joined the Sea Festival Sect.
Of course, there were indeed some from the Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperor who could pass the assessment; at least a dozen managed to do so.
"Next."
As soon as Sea King Ping Sheng’s voice sounded, Chu Fengmian’s Jade Talisman lit up.
It was Chu Fengmian’s turn.
Chu Fengmian interrupted his research of the Sword Dao Totem and stepped onto the stage.
"Is it Dragon Whale Ancient Emperor?"
"This person should have no problem passing."
"After all, this person possesses a half-step Heavenly Human Realm Ancient Centipede, defeating three should be no challenge."
Watching Chu Fengmian step onto the stage, those around discussed.
"Choose your opponent."
Sea King Ping Sheng calmly instructed.
"You, come up."
Chu Fengmian’s gaze swept around and settled on an eagle-nosed disciple from the Sea Festival Sect, speaking indifferently.
This eagle-nosed disciple from the Sea Festival Sect was among those initially dismissive and mocking, but he possessed one of the strongest auras among the sect’s disciples, making others hesitant to challenge him.
"Dare to challenge Kun Da?"
"Truly arrogant. Does this person not realize Kun Da’s strength is nearing Core Disciple level?"
"Dragon Whale Ancient Emperor? I recall that this audacious fellow supposedly brought an Ancient Centipede to the Sea Offering City, a ferocious half-step Heavenly Human Realm beast."
"What of a half-step Heavenly Human Realm Ancient Centipede? Kun Da has defeated half-step Heavenly Human Realm fighters before."
When the Sea Festival Sect disciples saw Chu Fengmian’s choice, they discussed heatedly.
To pass the assessment, even half-step Heavenly Human Realm Martial Artists and demon gods chose weaker opponents.
No one dared to challenge figures like Kun Da or Cang Lang.
Despite being Nine Tribulations Ancient Emperors, they had defeated half-step Heavenly Human Realm experts before.
Even the most arrogant individuals dared not be reckless in this assessment.
But this time, an unexpected turn occurred.
"Choosing such a formidable opponent right from the start of three consecutive battles, even if this person relies on the Ancient Centipede, is too presumptuous."
Around the stage, waiting Martial Artists and demon gods shook their heads, deeming Chu Fengmian’s choice unwise.
"Oh? You dare to challenge me?"
The Sea Festival Sect disciple named Kun Da saw Chu Fengmian pick him and sneered, stepping onto the stage, scrutinizing Chu Fengmian with scorn.
"With your current strength, you’re not qualified to challenge me. Supposedly possessing a half-step Heavenly Human Realm Ancient Centipede? Summon it."
Kun Da continued glaring at Chu Fengmian, his disdain palpable.
"Is that so? Sadly, I believe you lack the capability to force me to summon the Ancient Centipede. I can handle you myself."
Chu Fengmian responded nonchalantly.
