Chapter 942: Chapter 41: Sudden Wealth! Divine Martial Recruit Training Camp Opens_5
"Fierce Beast? Are you referring to Biochemical Beasts?" questioned the Artifact Spirit, "Coming from the Thirty-seventh Recruitment Point isn’t too far, and there are patrols maintaining order along the way. Has a beast riot occurred again? Do you have evidence?"
"Look, this is the Celestial Secret Recording Disc, and I just recorded a battle with a Tier Seven Great Demon." Wang Shouzhe took out the Celestial Secret Recording Disc and played it for the Artifact Spirit, "That place is only three thousand miles from here. Do you think I could have passed through it while in the Qi Refining Realm? I had to cultivate to fight my way here."
Actually, being late and not recognized as an Elite Soldier was a concern Wang Shouzhe had been worry about. Therefore, he came up with reasons and evidence as an excuse.
Normally, Artifact Spirits are quite procedural; if there’s punishment for being late, there should definitely be exceptions.
"Why is there an incident of wild Biochemical Beasts blocking the road? You, Wang Shouzhe, can lodge a complaint regarding this with the relevant departments and seek compensation." The Artifact Spirit accepted this reason while giving a suggestion, "According to the regulations for the reporting time for new recruits, if there are unavoidable delays, the reporting time can be extended. Therefore, your reason is valid."
"Elite Soldier Wang Shouzhe, welcome to the Divine Martial Army No. 5 Recruit Training Camp. Other accompanying family members can rest in the family hostel for up to ten days, after which they need to leave on their own."
The Artifact Spirit at the Divine Martial Army Thirty-seventh Recruitment Point referred to the Elite Soldiers respectfully, but this attitude didn’t carry over here.
"Wait, we’re not here alone to register." Wang Shouzhe pulled his wife Liua Ruolan, and gestured to Wang Luojing and Wang Luqiu.
"Elite Soldier Liua Ruolan, welcome to..." "Elite Soldier Wang Luojing..." "Elite Soldier Wang Luqiu..."
Even with four recruits in a row, the Artifact Spirit didn’t react much. After all, she is just an Artifact Spirit, and she’s seen many. Wang Shouzhe believed that although Elite Soldiers have some status in the Divine Martial Dynasty, they aren’t exceedingly rare.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have the word "Soldier" added to their title!
However, the Wang Family obtained the Elite Soldier qualification not just for these few, but also for Wang Liyao and Wang Zong’an. Initially, Wang Zong’an’s bloodline was Upper Grade C, barely missing the fourth checkpoint, but then his luck soared, and the Longevity Tree boosted his bloodline to Top Grade D.
With the Top Grade D bloodline, Wang Zong’an did not rush to break through to the Spirit Platform Realm but instead attempted the fourth checkpoint again, easily breaking through with the peak Qi Refining Realm and Triple Wood Bloodline.
It’s a pity that Wang Zong’an didn’t receive prizes and treasures in the third and fourth checkpoints.
However, the Artifact Spirit at the Thirty-seventh Recruitment Point promised that rewards would be given after arriving at the recruit training camp.
The Wang family’s Celestial Prides are not few, but many have no opportunity to participate again. However, even if they could participate, it’s difficult; normally, it’s easy for Celestial Prides to pass the third checkpoint.
But to pass the fourth checkpoint, one would either be a Celestial Pride with strong combat power or simply a Great Celestial Pride.
Wang Shouzhe guessed that during the Divine Martial Dynasty, except for those who performed poorly, most Celestial Prides could pass the fourth checkpoint. At that time, things were very developed, with battle experience and techniques, even Black Tortoise Tortoise Combat Techniques more advanced than today.
The fourth checkpoint at the Recruitment Point was based on the combat power of ordinary Celestial Prides during the Divine Martial Dynasty.
So, Wang Shouzhe spoke to the Artifact Spirit, "Miss Artifact Spirit, we have a family member qualified as a Warrior, but he is a Jewel of the Ocean, with a bloodline level reaching Celestial Pride. During the test, his Black Tortoise Tortoise Combat Technique wasn’t adequately trained. I’m wondering if he could retake the test in our camp?"
"What’s a Celestial Pride?" The Artifact Spirit was puzzled. Clearly, the concept of Celestial Prides didn’t exist during the Divine Martial Dynasty.
"It refers to those whose bloodline talent reaches Upper Grade, and awakened two bloodlines while in the Qi Refining Realm." Wang Shouzhe clarified.
"Ah, an Upper Grade bloodline. Normally, those with Upper Grade bloodlines can reach Elite Soldier level; failing the test indicates some deficiencies." The Artifact Spirit replied seriously, "According to regulations, we cannot admit such individuals through a retest."
"Here’s the situation." Wang Shouzhe found the Artifact Spirit to be reasonable, so he continued, "We come from a poor family background. Although we have some talent, we haven’t received quality training, which results in weaker combat abilities compared to others. Alas, it’s all because we are impoverished... It has delayed that child."
Wang Zongchang stood by with a cold sweat, realizing his fourth uncle was starting to deceive even the Artifact Spirit to find him an opportunity.
Poor family... other families hearing this would faint from anger.
Nonetheless, to cooperate with his uncle, Wang Zongchang made a pitiful face, "Yeah, Miss Artifact Spirit, our family is indeed poor."
"Being poor is no excuse; our Divine Martial Dynasty implements compulsory education across the region, and the resources are subsidized by the local government office. Clearly, you didn’t make enough effort. Although you have an Upper Grade bloodline, you couldn’t pass the Elite Soldier qualification assessment." Miss Artifact Spirit’s voice carried a somewhat reproachful tone, "For someone like you who isn’t striving, I won’t make an exception."
Exception?
Upon hearing this, Wang Shouzhe sensed a possibility. As long as Miss Artifact Spirit had the authority to make exceptions it would be fine, so he immediately said, "Artifact Spirit, here’s the thing, we have several talented children, consuming significant resources during cultivation, and rely on subsidies from the local government not being sufficient. Because of this, Zongchang went out to work at a young age to earn money to support our cultivation. That’s why he’s fallen behind in his own training. See how tanned his face has become? Alas, he used to be a handsome child."
Fourth Uncle... Wang Zongchang thought internally, I’m tanned because I’ve been adventuring in the wilds, contributing to the family, right? Besides, being tanned is a healthy skin tone.
"He’s rather tanned, quite rough too; seems like he’s been through some hardships indeed." Miss Artifact Spirit was swayed, "A retest isn’t impossible, as there are prior instances... However, regulations state that the difficulty must be increased."
"No problem, no problem, as long as Miss can provide a retest opportunity," Wang Zongchang was thrilled; he couldn’t defeat the fourth checkpoint back then due to his youth and lack of a good cultivation technique.
Over the years, he’s honed his skills in the wild, traversing between life and death, his Profound Skill Combat Techniques were exceptional, and the family procured an Upper Grade cultivation technique of the Wind Element for him.
Even with increased difficulty, he feels confident in passing. Even if he doesn’t, at least he tried, leaving no regrets.
"Alright, considering your efforts for your siblings, I’ll give you a chance to retest for Elite Soldier. Make sure you grasp it well." Artifact Spirit encouraged.
"Miss Artifact Spirit, there’s another Jewel of the Ocean in our family." Wang Shouzhe pulled over the slightly shy Ancestor Longyan.
"..." The Artifact Spirit was dumbfounded, seemingly pausing before speaking, "Wang Shouzhe, may I ask, just how many Jewels of the Ocean are there in your family?"
"There’s still more that haven’t come, but that’s not to mention now. Alas, here’s our ancestor; back in the day..." Wang Shouzhe embellished Ancestor Longyan’s background, making it a story that would bring tears to listeners and sadness to onlookers.
"Later elevated to Celestial Human Realm Dao Body? What’s the point of retesting then?" When Wang Shouzhe reached the crucial point, Artifact Spirit interrupted with annoyance, "If it’s true, and the age hasn’t exceeded two hundred years, then no retest for Elite Soldier is needed. Directly try for Quasi-Captain assessment."
"..." Wang Shouzhe was speechless; evidently, Great Celestial Prides had certain privileges, bypassing retesting altogether.
Quasi-Captain? That sounds like a higher rank than Elite Soldier.
"Miss Artifact Spirit, what is a Quasi-Captain?" Wang Shouzhe asked.
"Captains are mid-high ranking officers in the Divine Martial Army, mostly held by those in the Divine Power Realm. Quasi-Captains refer to young talents whose bloodline theoretically could reach Captain Level," Artifact Spirit explained.
Divine Power Realm needed for becoming a Captain... The Divine Martial Dynasty during its peak was indeed exceedingly powerful.
Wang Shouzhe was about to indicate that he too was a Quasi-Captain level talent, but the Artifact Spirit interrupted and urged, "Alright, alright, let’s leave other matters aside, focus on getting in first. Activating the array consumes a lot of energy, new soldiers, please note that family members must stay within the family hostel area. Regarding your Biochemical Beast Combat Pets, please tend to them properly, and ensure they don’t mess around and damage the environment."
Biochemical Beast Combat Pets?
Mess around?
Ancestor Fire Fox: "..."
Moon Rabbit: "..."
Wang Lilong roared, "Ow ow, you are a biochemical beast, you’re the one who messes around."
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