Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates

In the plaza where the Main Hall assessment was taking place, over two hundred disciples excitedly buzzed with enthusiasm after listening to the Law Enforcement Great Elder introduce the final round of the assessment.

The content of the last round of trials was straightforward.

Cultivation!

Strength!

As long as they could pass these two small rounds of assessment, they would qualify to enter the Main Hall, which was definitely great news for them.

After the first two rounds testing their Martial Arts Heart and Willpower, they all became fearful of the assessments by the Main Hall. They preferred this forthright and direct type of assessment.

"Alright, the assessment for the first small round of the third phase begins now!"

"You should all see this Jade, right?" the Law Enforcement Great Elder continued to speak, while raising a finger to point in a certain direction.

Xiao Ye followed the direction pointed by the Law Enforcement Great Elder's finger and immediately saw a white jade-like stone placed in the corner of the plaza, as tall as three men and brimming with mystical fluctuation and peculiarity.

At a glance, one could easily confuse it with the Illusion Realm Stone if it weren't for the different color.

"This Jade is a very common King Martial Wall in the Central State's major forces, which can test the true cultivation of King Martial Realm warriors. Now, you all will come forward in order and place your palm on the Jade; it will automatically measure your cultivation."

"Only the disciples with the highest cultivation—the top one hundred—can pass in this small round."

"That means, your cultivation cannot be too poor. Only those ranked in the top one hundred among the disciples participating in the assessment are eligible for the next small round," announced the General Hall Law Enforcement Elder with authority.

Out of two hundred disciples, only one hundred could continue past the first small round, making the competition extremely fierce.

Shua!

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Ye's eyes burst with intense Divine Radiance, filled with a soaring War Intent.

The content of the first small round of assessment was very simple, as stated clearly by the Law Enforcement Great Elder.

"With my current level of Cultivation, ranking in the top one hundred should definitely not be difficult," Xiao Ye clenched his fists and silently thought to himself.

It should be known that he had joined the Holy Palace a little over two years ago, and had fought his way up from the Yulan Domain, a place lagging behind in Martial Arts. Compared with the other Heavenly Palace Disciples, his weakest point was his Cultivation.

After all, his cultivation time was still too short.

Among all the Heavenly Palace Disciples, there certainly were those with higher Cultivation than him.

His biggest advantage, however, was his actual strength.

Despite his cultivation being only at the Late Stage of King Martial Level 4, his real strength could effortlessly bridge several small realms, defeating a warrior at the Late Stage Level 5 of King Martial without the slightest problem.

Thus, the Cultivation aspect of the test was indeed a disadvantage for Xiao Ye.

However, it didn't matter. As long as he could pass the first small round, in the second small round's clash of strengths, he could definitely take the first place!

Xiao Ye had this confidence.

"Alright, begin now. I and the other Elders will be responsible for recording your Cultivation and performance scores!" declared the Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Main Hall with an authoritative voice.

"Then let me be the first!"

As his voice fell, a Heavenly Palace Disciple stepped forward.

In the Illusion Realm, this Disciple had once been lost in the struggle for treasures, killing his fellow disciples for them, and had even seized several treasures.

But in the end, upon seeing Xiao Ye give up the treasures, he came to his senses, followed suit in giving up his own seized treasures, and thus passed the Illusion Realm assessment.

Although his performance in the Illusion Realm assessment was not outstanding, it was undeniable that his Cultivation was indeed very strong, belonging to the top echelon in the Heavenly Palace.

"Alright, Zhao Haichuan, you can go first. Remember, just place your palm on the King Martial Jade; there's no need to stimulate your own strength," said the Grand Elder of the Main Hall Law Enforcement, who obviously recognized this Disciple and nodded.

"Yes, Disciple obeys!"

After saluting the Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Main Hall with a fist and palm, Zhao Haichuan walked towards the King Martial Jade.

"This Jade is truly miraculous, actually able to test out the true cultivation of a King Martial Warrior," Xiao Ye watched with interest.

He was not in a hurry to make his move, intending first to see the performance of other Disciples. He wanted to know just how many Disciples in the Heavenly Palace had strong Cultivation—with this knowledge, he could prepare for the second small round's assessment of strength.

Ha!

Zhao Haichuan approached the Jade, roared like a wild beast, and then fiercely slapped his palm towards the Jade.

Huala!

The three-person-tall Jade suddenly trembled, followed by rippling concentric waves of tangible ripples.

A line of golden shining characters emerged within the ripples.

Mid-level King Martial Fourth Level!

After this line of golden characters appeared, the plaza immediately erupted in commotion, with countless Disciples exclaiming in awe.

This level of Cultivation was indeed formidable. Among the many Disciples in the Heavenly Hall, it would definitely rank in the forefront, and passing the Cultivation assessment was even less of an issue.

Hearing the exclamations around him, Zhao Haichuan smiled slightly, filled with pride.

With his current Cultivation, there were probably only a few in the entire Heavenly Hall who could surpass him.

Having witnessed all this, Zhao Haichuan went straight back.

"Alright, next Disciple, who dares to come up for the test?" Upon seeing Zhao Haichuan returning, the Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Main Hall surveyed the crowd and spoke with authority.

"Great Elder, allow me to go first!"

"I want to try as well, even if I can't pass, I've come this far, I absolutely cannot be eliminated!"

"That's right, I want to give it a shot, too!"

...

Suddenly, as the words of the Law Enforcement Great Elder of the Main Hall fell, several Disciples simultaneously stepped out and spontaneously walked towards the King Martial Jade.

"Third Level Middle Stage King Martial? Not likely to pass."

"Third Level Early Stage King Martial, even less likely, might as well go back."

"Hmm, his performance is not bad; having reached Early Stage King Level 4, he should qualify to stay and compete for a spot."

...

As one Disciple after another stepped forward to test their Cultivation, many Disciples who had come to watch began engaging in fervent discussions—including the Law Enforcement Elders of the Main Hall as well.

A Martial Artist's talent is undoubtedly important, but if the Cultivation level isn't up to par, it's also in vain.

Through this assessment of Cultivation, they could roughly determine which Disciple could eventually emerge victorious.

Hua!

At that moment, the scene in the arena suddenly became chaotic.

The Ten Law Enforcement Elders of the Main Hall were taken aback, all turning their gaze at once, and immediately saw Xiao Ye emerging from the ranks.

In this assessment, the much-anticipated Xiao Ye finally took the stage.