Ascension to the Gods

Chapter 459 Floating Ice of the Royal Realm
On a huge platform.

These beings cultivate and comprehend in different ways.

Some people, like Jiang Jian, first studied the rubbings of "Turning Stone into Gold".

Some people bound themselves to the horse-slaying sword and began to familiarize themselves with the divinely bestowed weapon.

Many others, having switched to their innate light orbs, immediately began practicing advanced techniques.

The platform floor is made of stone slabs.

Each person occupies a stone slab.

A transparent barrier rises around the stone slab.

This ensures that everyone can avoid interfering with each other.

at the same time.

In the center of the giant ship's deck, below the statue.

There are more than twenty seats here.

In each seat sat a living being.

In front of these creatures float numerous holographic screens, displaying scenes of different batches undergoing assessments.

"Sixth Young Master, I have something important to report."

Commander Wu stepped forward quietly, stopped next to a seat, and spoke cautiously.

A young man was sitting in the seat.

He sat there, bored, fiddling with a jade ruyi.

"What's the matter?"

The young man yawned, raised the jade ruyi, and tapped Commander Wu on the head. "The family asked you to recruit talents. How many have you recruited?"

Commander Wu turned his head, glanced around, and whispered, "Reporting to the young master, this is the matter I am reporting."

The Sixth Young Master narrowed his eyes, realizing something was amiss. He waved his hand to activate the seat barrier and sat up straight: "Speak."

Commander Wu handed over a screen and said in a deep voice, "A level 7 root bone has been discovered in the area I'm in charge of!"

"What did you say!"

Upon hearing this, the Sixth Young Master could no longer sit still. He reached out and snatched the screen, staring intently at it.

A few seconds later.

He raised his head, his expression solemn. "Who else knows about this?"

Commander Wu said with some pride, "I have already ordered a strict news blackout, and the footage from the testing will not be transmitted here for the time being."

"only."

At this point, Commander Wu hesitated for a moment, "Once the third round of assessments is over, the information of this batch of examinees will be forcibly compiled."

"By then, this matter will no longer be able to be kept secret."

"By the way, that mirror spirit clone was also someone who knew about it."

"Although I can control its clones, I cannot control its main body."

"The real entity of the Mirror of the Sea has most likely already taken action and sent out the message."

Hear this.

The Sixth Young Master held the screen and watched the recording repeatedly, confirming that it was indeed a level 7 root bone. He said in a deep voice, "We can't wait any longer. We must immediately represent the Wu family and find a way to win them over!"

"Regardless of whether he passes the test or not, he will have temporary voter status!"

"After returning to the Xuan Shou Demon Kingdom and paying homage to the Heavenly Emperor, I'm guaranteed at least a post as a prefectural official!"

"In addition, there is also the support of resources from the Wu family!"

The words fell.

The sixth young master handed back the screen, opened his identity certificate, and began sending messages as well.

Get instructions.

Commander Wu dared not delay. He took the screen, left the isolation barrier, and quickly walked out of the statue's area, preparing to win over Jiang Jian.

In the other seats around.

Several creatures looked in this direction with puzzled expressions.

The voters of the Demon Kingdom do not exist independently.

The Xuan Shou Demon Kingdom is a vast star-lord level kingdom.

Among them were many bureaucratic families, both large and small.

Almost every newly elected voter is courted by established families.

Those seated in these seats are the representatives sent by the bureaucratic families of the Demon Kingdom.

just.

This is the capital of Mercury.

Many bureaucratic families did not take this seriously, and the people they sent were more for show than for substance, and most of them were of low status and had little power.

Only the sixth young master of the Wu family happened to have nothing to do and wanted to come to Mercury to play.

They came here with the Wu family.

Never thought.

I've actually encountered a level 7 root bone!
At this time.

The third hurdle is the assessment platform.

Jiang Jian is examining the rubbings and studying the supernatural lines.

He didn't notice.

not far away.

The stone figure, acting as the proctor, is walking towards him.

"It will take up one minute of your time."

The stone figure stopped and spoke in a muffled voice.

Its body was inside the stone slab barrier.

The sound it emitted was blocked by a transparent barrier.

Only Jiang Jian could hear it.

"what?"

Jiang Jian was taken aback.

Put down the rubbing and look up.

Looking at Jiang Jian's puzzled gaze.

The stone man smirked and said in a hoarse voice, "Someone asked me to pass on a message; please remember it."

"The Wu family is a renowned family of high-ranking officials in the Xuan Shou Demon Kingdom."

"The head of the Wu family holds the official position of Sima, wielding immense power."

"They spare no effort in cultivating the next generation."

"After the assessment, I hope you will choose the Wu family as your bonded family."

Speaking of it.

The stone figure turned around and strode out of the barrier.

It owes the Wu family a favor.

At this point, all I'm doing is helping to relay a message.

It's not considered a violation.

"Wu family."

"Commander Wu."

Jiang looked at the stone man's back and began to speculate.

just.

next second.

Jiang Jian then withdrew his gaze and calmed himself down.

Let's put these aside for now and focus on studying the essence of the lines.

He is very clear.

As for myself, choosing to tie myself to my family is a matter for later.

At this moment, the most important thing is to pass the assessment and become a formal voter.

Jiang Jian is focused on enlightenment.

Time passed quickly.

Many examinees have become increasingly adept at understanding and cultivating these three things.

From time to time.

Then there will be a bright radiance, illuminating the entire platform.

This is a scene triggered by the True Lord's personal instruction when practicing the rubbing of supernatural powers.

In the past, it was a rare opportunity to receive personal instruction from the True Lord.

Now, however, it has been triggered more than ten times in a row!
at last.

24 hours.

The countdown is over.

"Time's up, stop studying immediately!"

The stone figure spoke in a deep, booming voice, and with a wave of its hand, it removed all the stone slab barriers!
Click!

The light barrier surrounding the platform's stone slabs suddenly shattered!
Almost all the creatures present stopped what they were doing, their expressions varied, and looked at the stone man.

Some people were full of confidence, clearly very confident.

Some people, when cultivating supernatural powers, did not trigger the True Lord's personal instruction. At this time, they all looked dejected, and their eyes could not hide their disappointment.

"Inspection begins!"

The stone figure points to the nearest living being.

"Number 1740."

"It starts with you."

The creature he pointed to was a spirit from the Divine Palace Realm.

"Yes."

The spirit took a deep breath, strode forward, and stood in front of the stone man.

Here.

There is a block of ice, a shield, and a stone.

The spirit lowered its gaze, staring at the creatures, but made no move. "If you stall for time, I'll eliminate you immediately."

The stone man spoke coldly.

The spirit shuddered, snapped out of its daze, and hurriedly replied, "Let's begin."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone.

The spirit pointed a finger at the ice block: "Fireball!"

boom!
A burst of fiery red heat emanated from the area!

The flames appeared, transforming into a fireball that hurtled straight towards the ice!

Just, the next moment.

These seemingly fierce flames, like a mere tickle, barely managed to melt a few drops of ice water before dissipating into the air.

See this scene.

The monster's eyes widened in surprise, and it exclaimed, "What kind of ice is this?!"

Before he could react...

The stone figure had already stretched out its large hand, lifted it up, and threw it forcefully outside the platform, stirring up thick clouds and mist.

"disuse!"

"next."

"Number 1279."

The person whose name was called was a native of Mercury.

Because of his striking appearance, everyone's attention was drawn to him.

after all.

As a Mercurian, it is extremely difficult to reach the third level.

"My lord, may I begin with the shields?"

The Mercurian approached and asked a question.

The stone man nodded and said, "Okay."

while speaking.

The stone figure casually waved its hand behind it.

The formation was activated, and ripples swept across the area.

Ice blocks, shields, and stones.

In the blink of an eye, everything returned to normal.

The Mercurian steadied himself, pulled out a horse-slaying sword from behind his back, and unleashed a surge of profound energy around him, slashing directly at the shield!

Click!

The saber flashed with a chilling light, actually splitting the shield in two and getting stuck in the middle!

The Mercurian gripped the hilt of the knife, trying to pull it back.

Despite several attempts, his neck turned red from strain, but he still couldn't do it.

"Do not care."

The stone man raised an eyebrow, casually restored his shield, and pointed at the stone and ice.

"continue."

next to.

The other onlookers, seeing the shield restored to its original state, immediately felt reassured.

If you can break through the shield, you've met the standard.

The Mercurian wiped his sweat, his expression still tense.

He stretched out his slender fingers, and a divine aura emanated from his body, outlining lines in front of him as he began to unleash his supernatural powers.

“Midas turns gold into gold!”

The Mercurian's fingertips gleamed brightly as he pointed directly at the stone!
A brilliant golden light shone forth!

Wait until the light fades away.

The originally gray stone has turned golden!

The stone figure frowned slightly, stretched out its palm, and sliced ​​open the gold shell to reveal the gray stone inside.

The Mercurians' Midas touch was only half successful.

"If it exceeds half, it meets the standard."

After verifying the information, the stone figure's expression softened. "You're lucky. Please continue."

The Mercurian took a breath, and after a few seconds of preparation, activated the Fireball spell, unleashing a blazing fireball!
This fireball is clearly much larger than the one from before!
Click!

The sound of ice cracking could be heard.

soon.

The fireball vanished into nothingness.

Fine cracks also appeared on the surface of the ice.

The stone figure glanced at them, shook its head, and looked regretful: "Eliminated!"

Upon hearing the verdict.

The Mercurian stood frozen in place, his face ashen, speechless for a moment.

The stone man sighed, his attitude much better than before, and said, "Don't be too discouraged."

"As a being from Mercury, you have done a very good job to achieve this."

"Go down."

"Your natural talent is excellent, and your comprehension is also good. Even if you can't become a temporary voter, there will be other prospects for you."

The stone figure pointed outside the platform, seemingly with ulterior motives.

The Mercurian, distraught, walked to the edge of the platform and jumped.

on the platform.

Other living beings witnessed this scene.

We have a rough estimate of the assessment criteria.

Almost everyone was secretly complaining in their hearts.

The time allotted for the assessment is still too short.

In just 24 hours, he had to perfect all three things.

This is a great test of an individual's spiritual understanding.

The assessment is still ongoing.

Most living beings pass only one or two tests.

Even the slightest difference can lead to ruthless elimination.

It was almost Jiang Jianshi's turn.

Of this group, only a handful of people passed all three tests and became temporary voters.

"Number 1360."

The stone man called out a number.

Jiang saw the monster in front of him leave the stone slab and stride forward.

"I will first use my supernatural powers."

The monster, brimming with confidence, stood in front of the rock.

The stone figure nodded without speaking.

“Midas turns gold into gold!”

The monster let out a low shout, reached out and sketched lines, its movements were skillful and fluid, and it completed the task in an instant.

Shining with golden light!

After the light dissipated.

Most of this gray stone turned into gold!

"continue!"

The stone figure's eyes brightened slightly.

The monster responded, walked unhurriedly to the shield, took out its sword, and slashed down fiercely!
Click!

boom!
The shield shattered and flew out in all directions!

This shield, made of a special material, was actually cleaved into pieces!

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the floating ice of the Royal Realm."

The monster turned around and walked to the ice block.

The stone figure nodded: "Exactly."

The monster chuckled and extended its blue claw.

A blood-red fireball is clearly visible!

"go with!"

The monster flicked its claw.

Click!

Under the scorching heat of the fire.

That piece of floating ice in the royal realm was melting at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Until the flames were completely extinguished.

Half of the ice block in front of us has disappeared!

"very good!"

The stone figure exclaimed in admiration and clapped his hands.

"Congratulations, you've passed the level!"

"Become the sixth temporary voter among this group!"

"Please wait to the side for now."

Hear this.

The monster smiled, cupped its hands in greeting to the stone man, and then stood on one side of the platform.

There are already five people standing here.

They saw a monster approaching.

The group exchanged glances, smiled, and greeted him.

(End of this chapter)