I started by slashing through the enemy's territory, and I drew so many affixes that my hands w

"You've already beaten Jiang Tian to this state, what more do you want!"

The students from No. 1 Middle School turned around indignantly. If they weren't outmatched, they would have chosen to fight Jiang Qin to the death if they had any chance.

While they were at it, Zhang Le had already executed all the dying gibbons.

The first level of the Mortal Realm is worth 1 point, the second level is worth 2 points, and so on.

In just this one round, he gained 63 points. Even if he couldn't compare to that S-level genius from No. 1 High School, he was at least no less than those A-level talented martial artists.

Jiang Qin planted the knife in the ground and raised his chin: "I painstakingly crippled that gibbon. I don't ask for much. Leave me all your valuables, such as weapons, pills, and the boys' clothes."

He even left them a pair of underwear. Wow, he's so kind!

"What did you say! That's impossible!"

"Don't go too far!"

One of the students couldn't hold back his anger any longer. The next second, an invisible slash grazed his ear, and two large trees behind him crashed down.

"..."

10 minute later.

The boy from No. 1 Middle School, wearing only his underwear, hugged his arms in shame and fled without looking back, fearing that this devil would call them back again.

They even stripped me of my clothes; they're practically robbers!

Zhang Le grinned as he tallied his spoils. These students were all elites from No. 1 High School, and they brought all their own weapons and equipment, including a lot of healing pills. Although they weren't expensive, the quantity made up for it.

These people are such lucky charms, they're such kind people!

"Hehehe...Brother Qin, we've struck it rich!"

"These weapons and armor are almost undamaged, and they can fetch a good price if you take them outside. However, the most valuable item is the knife in your hand. It's a first-tier spiritual weapon that can greatly enhance a martial artist's strength. It can sell for at least 200 million on the outside market."

Jiang Qin wasn't interested in the knife, so he casually tossed it to Zhang Le, telling him to keep it and sell it after the assessment.

He has a slashing domain, so he doesn't need weapons.

Besides, the knife is made of such poor quality that it can't withstand his force at all.

……

The assessment period was drawing to a close, but this so-called practical training was meaningless to Jiang Qin.

It's like a wolf breaking into a sheepfold; the ferocious beasts inside pose no threat to him at all.

The only gains are armor and weapons, as well as rare materials from the ferocious beasts, which can fetch a good price if sold outside.

Students emerged from the Beast Mountain one after another, their expressions ranging from dejected and fearful to excited.

Of course, a few students also remain in the mountains forever, becoming nourishment for the plants.

"I hereby declare this assessment a complete success!"

Li Wei's rough voice reached everyone's ears.

As he finished speaking, the compiled list appeared on a screen not far away.

Jiang Qin: 977 points (Tianyun No. 3 Middle School)

[Li Yunyan: 423 points (Tianyun No.1 Middle School)]

Zhang Le: 247 points (Tianyun No.3 Middle School)

Wang Dali: 246 points (Tianyun No.1 Middle School)

【…】

Although everyone had guessed that Jiang Qin's score might be very high, after all, he was the first SSS-level genius since the founding of Tianyun City, they did not expect the gap to be so outrageous.

Even Li Yunyan, who is at the S-level, has less than half the points of Jiang Qin.

Zhang Le was overjoyed when he saw the list and quickly took out his phone to take a picture.

"Hahaha, I never thought I'd be third! I have to film this so I can go back and get some gold coins from the old man and see if he dares to look down on me again!"

Jiang Qin gazed at the blue sky and white clouds in the distance.

Aunt Jiang, did you see that? I got first place.

After the rankings are announced, the rewards will be distributed immediately.

Although the practical assessment was jointly conducted by the five schools, the rewards came from the military headquarters, and the specific rewards were also chosen by the military headquarters.

The rewards are mainly in the form of elixirs, which can improve students' strength more quickly.

However, in addition to the pills, the top three can also choose any cultivation technique or spiritual weapon.

...

Li Wei led the top three finishers in the assessment to the logistics department of the military headquarters.

It is a historic pavilion with magical artifacts on the left and cultivation techniques on the right.

The military rewards those who have made contributions to the city. Any martial artist who has contributed to the city can exchange their contribution points for martial arts techniques and weapons at the military headquarters.

"The first floor contains first-tier spiritual artifacts and C-grade cultivation techniques. You two can choose freely."

The two people refer to Li Yunyan and Zhang Le.

And Jiang Qin, who came in first...

"then."

Li Wei took out a pre-prepared cultivation manual and handed it to Jiang Qin.

"I saw your battle against the ferocious beast. In terms of attack power, no one in the Spirit Guiding Realm can rival you. Your only weakness is your movement technique... This B-grade movement technique, Wind Control Step, was specially chosen for you. It's a watered-down version of an S-grade technique."

His gaze was full of admiration, and he was especially satisfied with Jiang Qin's ruthless methods of hunting down ferocious beasts.

"With your talent, you will definitely be able to enter one of the four great universities. At that time, you might even come into contact with that S-level cultivation technique. With the Wind Riding Step already cultivated, you will be able to master it even faster."

"Of course, this is just my opinion."

"If you don't like this technique, I can take you to the second floor to get a different one."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qin shook his head and accepted the B-grade cultivation technique.

"Thank you..."

"My name is Li Wei, the head of the Tianyun Military Headquarters. You can call me Minister Li."

"Thank you, Minister Li, but there's no need to change it. I trust your judgment."

This unexpected flattery made Li Wei's smile even brighter. He found the little guy in front of him more and more pleasing to the eye, and even wanted to snatch him up to the military to train him.

However, he eventually gave up on the idea.

Tianyun City is just an inconspicuous small city among the many cities in China, and in terms of resources, it is completely inferior to the four major universities: Shanghai, Beijing, Zhenling, and the Borderlands.

Doing that would only delay the little one in front of you.

Not long after, Li Yunyan returned first.

She now held a silver spear in her hand, her gaze towards Jiang Qin filled with fighting spirit, but she ultimately restrained herself.

She could sense that Jiang Qin had broken through to the Spirit Guiding Realm, while she was still only at the ninth level of the Mortal Realm.

Once she breaks through to the Spirit Induction Realm, she will inevitably have a battle with Jiang Qin.

"Minister Li, I've made my choice too."

Zhang Le returned with a book of cultivation techniques in his arms, seemingly having found a technique he liked.

A moment later, he walked out of the military headquarters building.

The students, led by their teachers, had already begun their journey home, but Principal Deng and Principal Wang were still waiting under a large tree not far away.

Li Wei crossed his arms and asked, "The three of you are all promising talents of this year. I'd like to know, why did you choose to become martial artists?"

The path of a martial artist is fraught with setbacks, and one's level of attainment determines the level of strength.

But what keeps people going on this path is only faith!

Without hesitation, Li Yunyan replied in a cold voice, "To become stronger and see a wider world."

Zhang chuckled: "Becoming a martial artist will certainly make others not dare to look down on me. Besides, my dad usually offends a lot of people. As long as I become a powerful martial artist, I can protect him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them looked at Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin lowered his eyes. "Someone asked me this question before, and her answer was to protect this country. But I don't have such lofty ambitions. All I want to protect is my little family. But now she's gone, so I want to take her place and help her finish this journey."

The boy's tone was immature, but his eyes were resolute.

"I will protect this country she wanted to protect and continue her path as a warrior."

"Whether it be mountains and seas, or demons and monsters, anything that stands in my way will be slain!"

This answer surprised and delighted Li Wei.

What a pure and innocent heart!

What a powerful statement: "I will surely kill him!"

This is the true role model for the younger generation of martial artists, the hope for Chinese martial arts!