Chen Zong took two steps forward until he was about two meters away from the pillar. This was a good distance for him to use his sword.
He stared at the testing area on the Strength Measuring Pillar and channeled his inner force. The ceremonial sword was unsheathed and the moment the melodious sword chime sounded, the sword drew an arc like a crescent moon and hit the testing area directly.
With a bang, Chen Zong could feel that the strength testing area had caved in. However, there was a strong resistance and it bounced back in the blink of an eye. At the same time, a red light shot up from the strength testing area.
"Scale fifteen. Pass." The official disciple standing beside the pillar took a look and announced.
Sheathing his sword, Chen Zong went to the back. He didn't use his full strength for this strike, but it was good enough that he passed.
"He's reached the Training Force Realm." He Tielin was slightly startled. He had some hope in his heart. "Maybe he'll end up better than Jiang Bai Liu or Huo Yihong."
"Very good. Since you've reached the Training Force Realm, your good days are over." Yang Jingzhi's eyes were cold.
Once you've reached the Training Force Realm, you're no longer protected by the rules of the Palace.
"Watch me. Chop!"
A disciple holding a sword with both hands suddenly rushed out. He was like a ferocious tiger descending from the mountains. He swung his heavy sword, creating a black light as he heavily chopped down on the strength testing area.
Like the beating of a drum, a red light shot up. In the blink of an eye, it exceeded thirty scales and reached thirty-two.
"Thirty-two!"
"Hiss, so strong. This person has reached the Second Transformation of the Training Force Realm."
"Among the new disciples, there's actually a Second Transformation of the Training Force Realm."
The new disciples were usually at the First Transformation of the Training Force Realm. It was rare for them to reach the Second Transformation of the Training Force Realm. However, it didn't mean that there weren't any.
"Jiang Bai Liu, let's see whose scale is higher." Huo Yihong had a frivolous look on his face.
"Let's do it." Jiang Bai Liu's lips curled into a sneer.
The two of them each stood in front of a strength testing pillar. They gathered their strength and used their inner force to draw their swords.
"Dark Ray Sword Technique!" Huo Yihong yelled. He unsheathed his ceremonial sword, creating a dazzling light as he attacked the strength testing area.
"Torrential Sword Technique!" Jiang Bai Liu also drew his sword at the same time. The sword light was like a torrential torrent, directly attacking the strength testing area.
The red color shot up, directly surpassing the fifteen-degree mark, soaring to the twenty-degree mark. They were evenly matched.
"These two must have just broken through to the Qi Training stage not too long ago. To think that they can hit 20 ticks."
"Very shocking."
The scale from 1 to 30 corresponded to the first transition of the Force Training realm. In other words, the weakest martial artist at the first transition of the Force Training realm would only be able to produce a scale of 1 with their normal attacks. Some of the stronger martial artists at the Blood Qi realm would also be able to do so.
However, it would be a little difficult to hit the fifteenth mark. His cultivation base had to be stabilized and he had to be able to control his inner strength well. Only then would he be able to unleash enough power.
If one was able to hit a Scale of 20, it would be considered pretty good among the First Transformation Stage of the Force Training Stage. However, for a martial artist who had just broken through to the Force Training Stage, it would be extremely difficult.
If one was able to hit a Scale of 25 and above, it would mean that his strength was considered pretty good among the First Transformation Stage of the Force Training Stage. If one was able to hit a Scale of 30, then his strength would be considered top-notch among the First Transformation Stage of the Force Training Stage. There were very few martial artists who could reach this stage.
When Jiang Bai Liu and Huo Yihong saw that the other party had both hit a Scale of 20, they looked at each other and snorted coldly. Immediately after, they glanced at Chen Zong with disdain in their eyes.
Even though they were all in the Blood Qi realm and had obtained the qualifications to be an official disciple, there were still differences between them. It was obvious that Jiang Bai Liu and Huo Yihong looked down on the other four.
After some time, the test ended.
There were a total of 189 new official disciples. Excluding the three official disciples who were still in the Blood Qi realm, there were 186 people who participated in the test. However, only 112 of them passed the test in the end.
Among these 112 new official disciples, 12 of them were in the Second Transformation Stage of the Force Training Stage.
Other than a few who had just broken through from the Blood Qi realm to the Force Training Stage, the rest of the new official disciples had been in the Force Training Stage for a while. Some of them were participating in the Four Great Academies' examination for the second time and had been in the Force Training Stage for a longer period of time. After the experience, they would be able to better control their strength and unleash their full potential.
The disciples who did not pass the test were all depressed. They did not even have the qualifications to participate and could only be reduced to spectators.
"Before the second segment begins, I will first announce the rewards for the Seven Rising Stars." Only then did the elder open his mouth to speak. Only then did the crowd remember that there should be a reward. However, they were distracted by the Strength Measuring Pillar and forgot about it.
"The Seven Rising Stars are not ranked high or low, so the rewards are the same." The elder said loudly, "There are three types of rewards. First, ten low-grade Strength Training Pills. Second, you can choose a low-grade Earth Level technique or martial art from the Sword Martial Tower. Third, you will receive 20 Sword Merit Points every month while you hold the title of Seven Rising Stars."
After obtaining the title of Seven Rising Stars, it did not mean that you would always have it. Others could challenge you. If you were defeated, the title would become someone else's. Of course, there was a limit to the number of challenges. Otherwise, if there were people challenging you every day, how would you be able to cultivate? Therefore, the academy had a rule that you could only accept one challenge a month. Once was the lower limit.
It was up to you. "20 Sword Merit Points a month. If you add in the Sword Merit Points obtained through other methods, you can exchange for a mid-grade Earth Level technique or martial art after a year." Many of the official disciples from the previous batch were envious. One had to know that Sword Merit Points were very difficult to obtain. They had been in the Real Sword Academy for three years, and some of them had obtained less than 1000 Sword Merit Points.
The Strength Training Pill was also not bad. In the academy, one Strength Training Pill cost 10 Sword Merit Points.
In addition, being able to choose a low-grade Earth Level technique or martial art was also a good reward.
All in all, the three rewards were very tempting for the new disciples.
"Now, let's draw lots."
There were 112 people in total. There were 112 bamboo lots. Number 1 and Number 2 would fight, Number 3 and Number 4 would fight, and so on. The winner would advance, and the loser would be eliminated. It was simple and direct.
After drawing lots, everyone looked at the bamboo lots in their hands. They also looked at the bamboo lots in other people's hands.
"Number 1 and Number 2, stay. Everyone else, leave." As soon as the elder finished speaking, only two people were left in the round arena.
"Haha, you are not my opponent." Number 1 was one of the 12 disciples in the second transition of the Force Training Realm. His opponent was Number 2, who was in the first transition of the Force Training Realm.
In the Force Training Realm, the difference in cultivation was still very obvious.
"How do you know if you don't try?" Number 2 braced himself and said. His scale was just 15. Compared to his opponent's scale of 30, the difference was too big. However, he was not willing to admit defeat.
"Show me your sword. I will let you know the difference between us." Number 1 sneered and waved his hand.
"White Wolf Sword Technique!" Number 2 was enraged. He pulled out his sword and attacked like a wolf's fang. Every move was ruthless.
"Too weak, too weak. Break!" Number 1's sword slashed down.
Number 2's sword technique was broken. He was knocked back and fell to the ground. He could not hold his sword and it fell to the side.
For a sword practitioner, being knocked down was nothing. However, if the sword was knocked away, it meant that he had lost.
"Crushing."
"Second transition against first transition, there is no suspense."
The spectating disciples discussed.
It was Number 3 and Number 4's turn soon.
Both of them were in the first transition of the Force Training Realm. The fight was very intense. In the end, Number 4's technique was better. He took advantage of a flaw and defeated Number 3.
Number 5 against Number 6. They were in the same cultivation level, but Number 5 displayed extraordinary sword techniques. He kept attacking and Number 6 could only passively defend. In the end, he found an opportunity to defeat Number 6.
Number 7 against Number 8. Unfortunately, Number 8 was in the second transition of the Force Training Realm. Number 7 was in the first transition of the Force Training Realm. However, Number 8 made fun of Number 7 before defeating him.
The duels went on one after another. Chen Zong watched each duel carefully. With a clear mind, his thoughts were running at an amazing speed. He analyzed the duels again and again, feeling the different sword techniques and fighting styles.
By doing this, he could further enrich his knowledge and make it easier for him to win against any of them.
Number 15 against Number 16.
Number 15 was Jiang Bailiu. Number 16 was in the first transition of the Force Training Realm. However, he had broken through earlier than Jiang Bailiu.
He used the Rapids Sword Technique right away. Every strike brought along a dazzling sword light. It was like a torrential river, bringing with it waves as it attacked his opponent.
Coincidentally, his opponent also practiced the Rapids Sword Technique.
With the same cultivation level and the same sword technique, who would win in the end would depend on whose fighting skills were better and who could bring out the full power of the sword technique.
The Rapids Sword Technique had a total of eight moves. The first six moves were all basic moves. Only the seventh and eighth move had great power. However, one had to practice the first six moves to a certain level before he could practice the seventh move. Otherwise, he would not be able to understand it and would only hurt himself if he forced himself to practice it.
From Chen Zong's point of view, the basic moves of the Earth Level Sword Technique were like the guided moves of the Human Level Sword Technique. The difference was that the guided moves could not be used in battle, but the basic moves could. In comparison, the Earth Level Sword Technique was naturally more mysterious.
The duel between the two was intense. The two swords clashed again and again like two torrents crashing into each other. Sparks flew everywhere. Number 16 had broken through to the Force Training Realm earlier than Jiang Bailiu. His inner force was more stable and he gradually gained the upper hand.
Geniuses were geniuses because they could make the impossible possible and find opportunities in a disadvantageous situation.
Jiang Bailiu could be considered a genius. After the duel, he finally found an opportunity to counterattack. His sword light surged and hit his opponent's chest. The strong force caused his opponent to retreat, leaving him wide open.
Even a disadvantageous situation could be turned around, let alone an opportunity like this. Under continuous attacks, Jiang Bailiu successfully knocked his opponent out of the ring. However, it was not easy to defeat his opponent. He had used up most of his inner force.
Number 17 against number 18.
Then, number 19 against number 20.
Chen Zong had drawn number 30. Soon, it would be his turn. His opponent was number 29, but he did not know who it was.
The battle between number 27 and number 28 ended.
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