The most ruthless person in the Demon Suppression Division

After Zhao Heng finished speaking, he turned and left without hesitation.

Unlike Xu Ye, the others quickly made way for him.

Their gazes toward Xu Ye held a hint of pity; they knew Zhao Heng's character all too well.

That guy is vengeful and won't let this go so easily.

Xu Ye watched Zhao Heng leave, knowing full well that the other party wouldn't let the matter rest, but he didn't care.

I joined the Demon Suppression Division to find a backer and to avoid living such a stifling life.

If he continues to swallow his anger today, what's the point of joining the Demon Suppression Division?

It would be better to find a mountain to hide on as soon as possible.

However, Xu Ye still felt a little wronged.

I came here just to participate in an assessment, and inexplicably offended someone, and that person was from the county government.

This is no one.

"Excuse me." At this moment, Lin Yuyan suddenly spoke up.

Xu Ye looked at Lin Yuyan in surprise, "Why?"

Lin Yuyan said, "He only got involved because of me."

Lin Yuyan wasn't stupid; she naturally knew that Zhao Heng was acting this way because of her.

She still felt somewhat guilty for making Xu Ye take the blame for nothing.

Xu Ye shook his head and said, "It's alright, I can't stand being treated badly."

Although it was related to Lin Yuyan, he wouldn't have offended Zhao Heng like that if he hadn't wanted to avoid being bullied.

But the fact that Lin Yuyan could say that shows that the second young lady of the Lin family is still kind.

She's much better than that gossipy old woman from the Su family.

Lin Yuyan wanted to say something more, but seeing that Xu Ye didn't seem inclined to continue, she was speechless.

In the end, they didn't continue with the nonsense.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, almost all the people who participated in the assessment have arrived.

"quiet!"

Suddenly, a loud shout came from above the main hall.

The once noisy hall suddenly fell silent.

Everyone turned to look at the top of the hall.

At that moment, two men were standing there, dressed in robes specially made by the Demon Suppression Division and with swords at their waists.

Xu Ye recognized the two people above at a glance and was somewhat surprised. "Uncle Du!"

The two people above were none other than Du Yuanxiu and Lü Tao.

He never expected that the two people presiding over the assessment this time would be from the Demon Suppression Division.

At this moment, Du Yuanxiu, who was standing above the main hall, looked around and then said, "Today's assessment will be presided over by Lü Tao and me."

"I believe you are all familiar with the assessment items. I will briefly explain them once. The assessment consists of two items. The first is to test your strength. I will have you strike the test stone tablet later. Only those who reach the third level of the Meridian Opening stage or above can participate in the next round of assessment."

"The second round of assessment will be practical combat. I believe you are aware of the duties of our Demon Suppression Division: to slay demons and protect the region. The second round of assessment will test your reaction and ability in actual combat against demons."

"After passing both rounds of assessments, you can become a member of my Demon Suppression Division."

As soon as Du Yuanxiu finished speaking, many people in the hall began to discuss it.

The Demon Suppression Division's assessment may seem simple, but it actually has certain requirements.

One's strength must reach the third level of the Meridian Opening stage.

After all, the Demon Suppression Division faces real demons and monsters. Without the strength, even if you pass the exam, it's no different from courting death.

However, these discussions quickly subsided.

Those who come to participate in the assessment all know something about it to some extent, so they won't find it too strange.

Even Xu Ye, I had some understanding of him before coming.

Seeing this, Du Yuanxiu stopped talking and waved his hand, saying, "Next, those whose names I call, come forward one by one and strike the stone tablet. Those who pass will advance to the next round."

As he spoke, a stone tablet about five meters high was revealed at the very front of the main hall.

Its surface shimmered with light, as if it had come alive.

Xu Ye looked at the stone tablet and sighed inwardly at the wonder of this world.

This is a stone tablet specially made by the Demon Suppression Division. As long as someone strikes the stone tablet, the cultivation level of the person who strikes it can be accurately calculated.

"First one, Li Yong!" Du Yuanxiu had already started calling out names.

A burly man led a group of people out and slammed a punch into the testing stone tablet.

With a hum, the stone tablet emitted a buzzing sound and flashed with light, followed by a line of words appearing.

Three-fold meridian opening!

Just met the standard!

Du Yuanxiu spoke softly, "Pass! Next... Open your mouth."

The burly man was overjoyed, bowed and stepped back, and the next person took his place.

What follows is a continuous cycle of testing.

Although there were many people, there weren't many unqualified ones.

After all, who who comes here doesn't know the threshold of the Demon Suppression Division?

But nothing particularly amazing either.

At most, only one person reached the fourth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, which attracted a lot of attention.

Finally, Du Yuanxiu spoke softly, uttering a name, "Lin Yuyan!"

The moment the name was uttered, the room fell silent.

All eyes turned to Lin Yuyan.

"It's finally Miss Lin's turn!"

"I wonder if she's gotten any stronger now."

Many people spoke up quietly, glancing sideways with slight excitement.

This world worships the strong, regardless of gender.

Soon, Lin Yuyan slowly walked forward and came to the stone tablet. Without lingering, she clenched her fist and punched the stone tablet with all her might.

With a loud bang, the stone tablet trembled, and a line of words appeared amidst the flash of light.

Five levels of meridian opening!

"As expected, he's at the fifth level of the Meridian Opening Realm!"

"The rumors are true!"

"So strong!"

Many people gasped in surprise upon seeing this result.

With so many talented individuals, only one at the fifth level of the Meridian Opening Realm has emerged; one can imagine how powerful he must be.

Seeing this, Du Yuanxiu nodded in satisfaction, "Qualified, next Zhao Heng!"

"It's Young Master Zhao's turn!"

"He's no less capable than Miss Lin!"

"This assessment is going to be interesting."

As Du Yuanxiu called out Zhao Heng's name, there was another gasp from the crowd, and many people looked towards Zhao Heng.

Zhao Heng walked out, facing everyone's gaze, his chin slightly raised.

He enjoyed being the center of attention.

Soon, he arrived in front of the stone tablet, and like Lin Yuyan, without any hesitation, he raised his hand and punched the stone tablet.

With a loud boom, the stone tablet trembled, flashed with light, and a line of words appeared.

Six levels of meridian opening!

She is one level higher than Lin Yuyan.

"He's actually at the sixth level of the Meridian Opening Realm!"

"Even better than Miss Lin the Second!"

"It seems that Young Master Zhao Heng will take first place in this assessment."

Countless people gasped in astonishment upon witnessing this scene.

The fifth level of the Meridian Opening Realm is already very strong.

Those at the sixth level of the Meridian Opening Realm are among the best of their age.

Who wouldn't be envious?

Some even asserted that Zhao Heng would undoubtedly be the top performer in this assessment.

At this moment, Zhao Heng smiled with satisfaction upon seeing his assessment results and turned to look at Lin Yuyan.

The implication was as if to say, "Did you see that? My strength has conquered the entire arena!"

"So self-righteous!" Lin Yuyan snorted, not bothering to even glance at Zhao Heng.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Heng's expression stiffened, but he didn't say anything more, seemingly used to it.

However, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Xu Ye standing to the side.

His expression turned cold as he stared at Xu Ye, saying indifferently, "You'd better be stronger than me!"