120: Chapter 120 King Chuhe

There were only a few dozen people seated on the main platform.

But these few dozen people, just by sitting there, emitted wisps of Qi that seemed to transform into tangible mountains and oceans, filling the entire space above the grand hall.

Each of them was like a deep Universe, containing unimaginable, vast power.

Li Wen even felt his own Qi and blood subtly fluctuating under the influence of this invisible field, unstable like a candle flame in the wind.

As for the thought of releasing his Primordial Spirit to investigate? He instantly extinguished it, as alarms blared wildly in his mind.

It wasn't that he lacked confidence; it was that the people on the main platform were too strong!

His gaze instantly locked onto a figure in the right corner of the main platform.

"Marquis Jiangling."

Li Wen's heart jolted.

Lu Feng, that Marquis-level Expert who was already a towering figure in Jiangnan Province, was currently seated in a relatively ordinary, peripheral position on the main platform.

This silent scene was enough to show that those on the main platform were at least Marquis-level existences.

Moreover, the Aura emanating from the one seated at the core was like the great sun hanging in the sky, completely surpassing the level of a Marquis.

"It's actually King Chu He himself who has come to preside!"

"Hiss------Marquis-level Expert! Kindling University really made a grand gesture!------"

In the crowd, those with broad knowledge immediately recognized the middle-aged man sitting in the center of the main seat, wearing a dark robe with an ancient and calm face, and couldn't help but let out a low gasp.

King Chu He was a supreme Marquis-level Expert who presided over a region, a true giant capable of shaking heaven and earth and commanding awe in all directions!

In Li Wen's memory, Teacher Fang Chengwu's instructions still echoed in his ears: "Unless absolutely necessary, do not expose the secret of your Primordial Spirit Awakening. It will attract unforeseen attention, and not all of it will be good."

He had absolute trust in Fang Chengwu.

And now, with his Primordial Spirit Realm having broken through to the second layer, his Mental Energy becoming sharper, that intuition originating from the depths of his Soul was also frantically reminding him.

In front of these unimaginably terrifying existences, especially with a King-level Expert present, the slightest carelessness with his Primordial Spirit Power would leave him with nowhere to hide, like a firefly in the dark night.

"Since I'm already standing here, having stepped across the threshold of the Kindling University assessment, there's no need to rush things now."

Since Teacher Fang told him that entering Kindling University was enough and he didn't need to worry about the rest, Li Wen decided not to overdo it. He stabilized his thoughts and completely calmed his spirit, focusing on himself.

The annual freshman entrance assessment at Kindling University was always presided over by one King-level Expert, with two Marquis-level Experts jointly overseeing it.

Such a high standard not only reflected the extreme importance placed on the selection but also served to ensure absolute fairness in the assessment through absolute power, eliminating any possibility of trickery, disruption, or external interference.

Seeing that over three thousand top young Geniuses from around the world had all arrived, the entire hall became silent enough to hear a pin drop.

A Marquis-level Expert with a clear face and an ethereal, immortal-like temperament, seated to the left of King Chu He, slowly stood up.

His gaze swept over the young and vibrant faces below, and he spoke calmly. His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, carrying a majesty that pierced straight into the Soul: "Everyone."

"Welcome to Kindling University. I am Marquis Qingyuan, one of the hosts of this assessment."

"The palace behind us is called Jian Xin Hall. It has witnessed the selection and growth of countless Xinhuo students."

"The assessment you face today aims to select seeds that truly possess the potential to become future Experts. It is somewhat different from the Martial Arts College Entrance Examination; there will no longer be a separate written cultural test. However—"

His voice paused slightly, and his gaze seemed to become deeper.

"For a true Expert, Comprehension Ability is fundamental. Therefore, this assessment is divided into two days. The first day tests skill and Foundation; the second day will directly target the core, testing your actual combat ability and Comprehension Ability."

Immediately, Marquis Qingyuan stopped speaking further and got straight to the point: "The first item of the first day's assessment is the Strength Test."

As soon as his voice fell, he waved his large hand gently toward the testing area in the center of the hall.

Buzz!

Brilliant pale golden light instantly flashed, and layers upon layers of golden Qi and blood walls materialized out of thin air before the assembled Geniuses.

These walls resembled solid colored glaze, arranged densely, extending continuously from the area closest to the testers into the distance, layer upon layer, densely packed, numbering roughly several hundred layers at a glance.

Every layer exuded a firm and stable Aura.

"The rules are simple."

Marquis Qingyuan's voice sounded again, perfectly clear.

"You have already been assigned sequence numbers. According to this number, ten people will step forward in batches to be tested."

"Please note, each person only gets one chance to use their full strength. Weapons can be chosen from the homologous, same-weight standardized weapons displayed next to the hall."

He raised his hand and gestured toward the row of ancient and uniform weapon racks on the side of the hall, where blades, swords, spears, and halberds shimmered coldly.

"Forbidden to use any explosive forbidden techniques that come at the cost of damaging one's Foundation! The number of Qi and blood wall layers broken through will serve as the basis for scoring in this part of the assessment."

"Begin!"

As Marquis Qingyuan's final word fell, the air in the entire hall instantly tightened.

The first ten youths, numbered 1 to 10, immediately moved, quickly walking to the weapon rack on the side to select the standardized weapon they were most proficient with, then strode toward the layered golden Qi and blood walls, spacing themselves out.

Some tightly gripped long sabers, some held single swords, and others picked up long spears or heavy hammers.

"Hah!" "Break!" "Slash!"

The ten figures erupted with their long-accumulated strength almost simultaneously, low roars accompanied by dazzling sharpness suddenly exploding forth.

Sharp saber light tore through the air, striking directly toward the golden walls.

Blazing sword light, like a Long Rainbow Piercing Sun, stabbed straight out.

The heavy great hammer smashed down, bringing with it a dull sound of wind and thunder.

For a moment, the piercing sound of wind being cut, and the roaring sound of energy colliding and exploding continuously echoed within the hall.

Where the eye could see, the sharp saber light instantly pierced through layer after layer of seemingly tough Qi and blood walls, advancing like breaking bamboo for dozens of layers before the light slowly dimmed and dissipated.

Some sword light, though full of sharpness when thrust out, completely collapsed after penetrating twenty or thirty layers, like an exhausted crossbow bolt.

The results of the first batch of ten people were announced loudly by a recorder standing by with an emotionless voice: "Zhang Chenglin, broke thirty-seven layers!"

"Masol, broke forty-one layers!"

"Hedel Müller, broke seventy layers."

This was the highest score so far, belonging to a tall boy holding a saber.

The testing speed was extremely fast.

Batch after batch of Geniuses took the stage, and the fluctuation range of layers broken through was roughly stable between twenty and eighty layers. Those who occasionally broke through ninety layers would draw a faint gasp of amazement.

When the tenth batch of youths stepped forward, almost everyone's gaze converged on one person.

It was a blond youth who was exceptionally tall and sturdy, with deep-set eyes and a high nose. His pupils flickered with undisguised confidence and a hint of sharpness.

He was Ron Zaka from the Federal Republic of America.

Ron Zaka strode forward mightily to the weapon rack and unhesitatingly chose a black spear as dark as ink.

As the spear entered his grasp, he did not rush forward but stood still for a moment, seemingly adjusting his state while also sensing the layered, seemingly endless Qi and blood walls before him.

He took a deep breath, his chest expanding violently, like a Vicious Beast inhaling.

Boom!

An Aura several times more violent and fierce than all previous testers exploded from him without reservation.

A tangible sense of oppression instantly spread, causing the complexions of several nearby young Geniuses to shift slightly, and they subconsciously took half a step back.

This violent Aura even made the many Geniuses lined up behind them feel heavy pressure, and they all showed looks of shock.

Li Wen stood among the crowd, his eyes instantly sharp as a blade.

Very strong! The oppressive feeling brought by the pure power emanating from Ron Zaka was absolutely the strongest opponent he had ever felt among his peers.

"Break------!"

Like thunder from a clear sky.

A roaring shout erupted from the depths of Ron Zaka's throat, and the sound wave swept outward in a terrifying shockwave of power.

Following this roar, he moved.

His entire body seemed to transform into a humanoid catapult, power transferring layer by layer from the ground beneath his feet, running through his waist and back, and erupting fiercely from his right arm.

The standardized black spear in his hand seemed to be imbued with world-destroying Divine Might, transforming into a black lightning bolt tearing through the sky.

The tip of the spear erupted with a dazzling, blinding strong light, carrying the will to pierce everything and destroy everything, fiercely stabbing toward the first layer of the Qi and blood wall in front of him.

Puff! Puff! Puff! Puff------

The expected violent collision sound did not occur; instead, there was a heart-palpitating, continuous muffled sound, like tearing thick fabric.

That extremely condensed black spear light, or perhaps it was more like a destructive shockwave condensing infinite power, was unstoppable.

First layer!------Tenth layer!------Fiftieth layer!------One hundredth layer!

When it broke through the one hundredth layer of the Qi and blood wall, the dazzling light had not weakened in the slightest.

One hundred and thirty layers!

One hundred and fifty layers!

One hundred and eighty layers!

Finally, that shocking black beam of destruction finally weakened completely after piercing the one hundred and eighty-eighth layer of the Qi and blood wall, dissipating entirely into the Void.

A brief, suffocating silence enveloped the massive Jian Xin Hall.

"Ron Zaka, layers broken through------One hundred and eighty-eight layers!"

The recorder's expressionless voice rang out, but it was like a huge stone thrown into a deep pool, instantly stirring up monstrous waves.

Hwa—

The crowd instantly erupted into an uproar, like pouring water onto boiling oil.

"One hundred and eighty-eight layers?! My heavens!"

"That Hedel just now------was only seventy layers, right? This------this is a difference of over one hundred layers?!"

"Monster! Is this the strength of the number one on the platinum rank list?!"

"He used a standardized weapon too! Pure Physical Body strength and Qi and blood explosion?!"

"Too terrifying! This gap------"

Whispers of shock, disbelief, admiration, and even a trace of fear spread like a tide among the thousands of Geniuses.