Heaven rewards diligence, but there are always fairies plotting against me.

[Chu Chang]

[Realm: Body Tempering Realm, Level 7]

[Inner Strength Technique: Sword Nourishment: Beginner (0/2000)]

[Technique: Seven Star Step (Perfected) - Acquires the technique attribute: Slide Tackle Master.]

[Technique: Sun-Gazing Breathing Method (Gains the constitution attribute: Extreme Yang Constitution.)]

[Technique: Mountain Moving Strength (Obtained technique entry: Mountain Moving Hidden Strength.)]

[Technique: Burning Wave Shadow Hand (Perfected) - Acquired Technique Attribute: Killing Intent Red Thread.]

[Inner Strength Technique: Crimson Sun Qi Guiding Technique (Gains the inner strength technique attribute: Olfactory Purification).]

[Spell/Art: None.]

[Skill: Herb Gathering (Gains the skill attribute: Shennong Identifies Herbs.)]

Diligence can compensate for lack of talent: Heaven rewards diligence, and there will surely be results.

The term "slide tackle master" refers to someone who can forcefully slide tackles to avoid enemy attacks when facing them.

"This sliding tackle master may seem a bit bizarre, but the effect looks pretty good; it's like having the ability to forcefully dodge."

Tomorrow is the day of the assessment, and considering Song Qing's targeting, Chu Chang came up with a plan.

That means they'll use treacherous weapons directly during the assessment!

The use of weapons is permitted during the assessment, as weapons are also considered part of one's strength.

He used a magical artifact, so everyone knew that he possessed one.

Even if Song Qing manages to steal it, how will he use it in the future?

Everyone will know that Song Qing stole someone's treasure.

…………

…………

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, the square of the Law Enforcement Hall was already packed with people and bustling with activity.

The scene was one of shoulder to shoulder, a sea of ​​people.

A tense atmosphere filled the air. Several disciples, cramming for the moment, were gathered together, frantically burning incense before the statue of their sect's founder, hoping to get lucky and draw a weaker disciple to make it into the top fifty.

Chu Chang stood in the crowd, with Zhang Erniu beside him and Yu Xiaoxiao, who looked eager to try.

Yu Xiaoxiao looked at Chu Chang and found him to be very calm: "Chu Chang, how's your training going these past few days? Don't get carried off in the first round."

"Don't worry, I have a trump card." Chu Chang chuckled, looking relaxed.

At this moment, his gaze passed over the crowd and looked towards the high platform.

"quiet!!"

Just then, a thunderous shout, like the roar of a bell, came from the high platform, instantly drowning out the noise of thousands of people in the square.

A black-and-gold-trimmed elder from the Law Enforcement Hall floated through the air and landed steadily in the center of the high platform.

His voice was like thunder, and his eyes swept across the entire scene, bringing with it a tremendous pressure that made many Body Tempering disciples turn pale.

"Today is the assessment for the apprentice disciples of the Enforcement Hall of my Divine Sword Sect!"

The Iron-Faced Elder cut to the chase without mincing words: "The rules are simple! There are a total of 350 disciples who have registered for this assessment! Everyone will draw lots on the spot to participate in one-on-one duels!"

"Winners advance, losers are eliminated! Only the final fifty winners will be promoted to apprentice disciples of the Enforcement Hall!"

"During the assessment, the punishment will be stopped when the point is reached; intentional injury to fellow disciples is strictly prohibited. However, swords have no eyes; if there are any deaths or injuries, let fate decide!"

"Now, let's begin the lottery!"

With a wave of the elder's hand, hundreds of orbs of light rained down from the sky, like a dazzling meteor shower, landing precisely in the hands of each participating disciple and transforming into jade tablets engraved with numbers.

Chu Chang reached out and caught the ball of light that belonged to him, then looked down.

The number written on it is: "Sixty-six".

"Wow, six is ​​a lucky number." Chu Chang smiled.

"The duel begins."

At the command of the Iron-Faced Elder, some disciples whose numbers were called went up to the stage.

There are six arenas in total. Starting with number one, disciples take turns going up to compete.

At this moment, Chu Chang noticed that the disciple named Lin Xuan had also come up on stage.

His appearance immediately startled many disciples.

"Oh, it's him. He seemed to have said he was at the seventh level of the Body Tempering Realm, but he was very confident and told everyone not to be afraid."

Zhang Erniu said.

"Yes, he's so confident, he must have some tricks up his sleeve," Yu Xiaoxiao commented.

Chu Chang nodded in deep agreement, feeling that this was certainly true.

Moreover, Lin Xuan was quite lucky; his enemy was only at the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm, and he didn't encounter any opponents at the ninth level!

Just one move.

Lin Xuan grunted and was blasted off the stage by a punch.

After spitting out a mouthful of blood on the ground, his eyes rolled back and he fainted.

Everyone: "…………"

That's it?

The disciple at the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm on the stage said arrogantly, "I thought you had some strength to talk so big, but I didn't expect you to be so weak. You've wasted my time."

This arrogant person should step down.

Meanwhile, a group of senior brothers and sisters at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm were laughing and joking.

"Damn it, are all the junior brothers this brave these days? Ten days ago I thought he was really tough, but it turns out he was just bragging."

"He thinks anyone can challenge someone of a higher level, it's hilarious."

"If someone at the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm can kill him with a single punch, wouldn't it be even easier for a senior brother at the ninth level?"

Chu sighed. This Lin Xuan had really lost face this time.

If you don't have the ability, why make such a big boast?

Unlike him, he's serious!

"Chu Chang, at the fifth level of the Body Tempering Realm, is fighting against Xu Da, at the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm."

As the elder in charge of the lottery finished speaking in a loud voice, the once noisy square fell silent for a moment, followed by a burst of whispers.

"Holy crap, did I hear that right? Body Tempering Level 5?"

"Is this guy here to be funny, or has he wandered into the wrong place? This is the Enforcement Hall assessment, not some child's play for outer disciples!"

"This is absolutely the weakest contestant in the history of the Enforcement Hall's assessment, without a doubt!"

"Haha, I remember now! A few days ago at the training ground, I overheard this kid bragging to Zhang Erniu and the others, saying he was sure he'd pass this time. Turns out he's a master of empty boasting, huh?"

"Xu Da's luck is just too incredible! Eighth-level Body Tempering against fifth-level? This isn't an assessment, this is practically an easy win!"

"I'm so envious. These days, it's rare to see such a reckless guy who's willing to throw his life away. Xu Da's move was absolutely awesome."

In an instant, all eyes in the square were focused on Chu Chang.

It was filled with sympathy, contempt, and a mocking, monkey-show-like attitude.

Everyone crossed their arms, smiled, and waited for this "weakest candidate in history" to be thoroughly humiliated on stage.

Among the crowd, Song Qing stood with his hands behind his back, his sinister eyes fixed on Chu Chang, or more precisely, on the corrosive blade at Chu Chang's waist.

"Body Tempering Level 5..."

A cruel and greedy sneer curled at the corner of Song Qing's lips as he whispered, "Boy, with such meager skills, you dare to overestimate yourself and participate in the Enforcement Hall's assessment? I'd like to see how you survive today!"

For Song Qing, Lin Ruoxue's warning did indeed make him hesitant to act openly within the sect.

But he wasn't in a hurry. As long as Chu Chang failed the assessment, as long as Chu Chang stepped out of the Divine Sword Sect's gate in the future, he would have plenty of ways to make this ant disappear completely, and then seize that strange artifact without anyone noticing.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the stage.

A burly young man with a fierce face, carrying a broad-bladed longsword, strode onto the arena.

This person was none other than Xu Da, who had reached the eighth level of Body Tempering.

Xu Da's smile was so wide it was almost uncontrollable, his grin practically overflowing.

God knows how excited he was when he drew that lot!

Beating someone at level eight of the Body Tempering Realm to fight someone at level five—what's the difference between that and a max-level character going to a newbie village to slaughter children?

Looking at Chu Chang, whose figure was somewhat thin and whose sword was even rusty, Xu Da wanted to shout, "Thank you for nature's bounty!!!"

Chu Chang naturally noticed the excited look on Xu Da's face. He sighed inwardly, thinking, "This guy thinks he's got me cornered."

"Junior Brother Chu, you saw Lin Xuan just now. Bragging won't get you anywhere here. Just step down obediently, or I'll have to take action. Don't make a fool of yourself, understand?"

Xu Da said with a smug smile.

The elder referee on the sidelines yawned and said directly, "I declare Chu Chang the loser..."