"Mr. Zhao, long time no see!"

In the Jiangbei Province Guest House, the King of North of the River was receiving visitors.

The visitor was the head of Jiangnan Province, King of South of the River, Zheng Ningbo!

Like Jiangbei Province, Jiangnan Province is also a fourth-tier province, and they are adjacent to each other. Unlike Jiangbei Province, Jiangnan Province does not border the Great Radiation Zone, but it does have a coastline of nearly a thousand kilometers.

Every year, there are invasions by the Sea Race creatures, causing significant losses to Jiangnan Province.

However, Jiangnan Province, after the Great Crossing River Era, has developed into the best fourth-tier province, and for three consecutive terms, martial arts students have reached the second round of national examinations.

The resource subsidies for personnel within the province are also slightly better than those of Jiangbei Province.

Moreover, although Zheng Ningbo is the King of South of the River, he is not the strongest presence in Jiangnan Province.

In just thirty years, Jiangnan Province has seen four Kings of South of the River, with Zheng Ningbo being the fourth. The other three retired Kings of South of the River still serve Jiangnan Province. It is rumored that within three years, Jiangnan Province will produce its first Realm Traveler and even leap to become a third-tier province.

"Brother Zheng, long time no see, please!"

The King of North of the River cupped his fists, named Zhao Kuo. He frequently interacted with Zheng Ningbo. Unfortunately, being weak in strength, Jiangbei Province has been oppressed by Jiangnan Province over the years, losing many precious resource subsidies to Jiangnan Province.

Jiangbei Province also had former Kings of the North, but they unfortunately perished in various major battles.

"I heard that your Jiangbei Province has two martial arts students participating in the national exam this time, and a disciple from the Wu Family in Jin City was eliminated by a martial arts student from South City."

Zheng Ningbo chuckled.

In order for Jiangnan Province to become a third-tier province, it needs more resource subsidies, which can only be taken from other fourth-tier provinces.

As long as Jiangnan Province's various achievements surpass those of Jiangbei Province, the resource subsidies from the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance will be tilted towards Jiangnan Province.

Over the years, Jiangnan Province has been using these means to continuously distance itself from Jiangbei Province.

For this national exam, Jiangnan Province is full of confidence, publicly declaring that all participating martial arts students will successfully advance to the second round, and even two martial arts students will reach the third round.

There are also claims that someone from Jiangnan Province will become a Realm Traveler within three years, elevating Jiangnan Province to a third-tier province.

Because of this, the people of Jiangnan Province are very energetic this year, actively engaging on the internet and frequently having conflicts with personnel from other fourth-tier provinces in the Star Realm, often emerging victorious.

"I didn't expect a martial arts student from South City to participate in the national exam. However, compared to your Jiangnan Province's martial arts students, Jiangbei Province is still too weak. As far as I know, Jiangnan Province has a total of five martial arts students participating in the national exam this year, while my province has only two, so we don't dare to hope for too much. We only wish for someone to make it to the second round."

The King of North of the River said with a sarcastic smile.

"Hahaha, tomorrow's first-round elimination contest, the examiner is Master Bo Jincheng. His spiritual power has unusual penetrating ability, making the advancement difficulty much higher than in previous years. Mr. Zhao, you must be well prepared."

Zheng Ningbo reminded.

"Thank you for informing me."

The King of North of the River cupped his fists.

Zheng Ningbo's connections are much greater than those of the King of North of the River, so it's not surprising he knows the identity of tomorrow's examiner.

As for Bo Jincheng, the King of North of the River had seen and interacted with him in relevant meetings. Having him as the examiner for the first-round elimination contest was indeed a nightmare for many martial arts students.

"Mr. Zhao, could we first meet the martial arts students from your Jiangbei Province?"

A young man next to Zheng Ningbo said.

His name was Lin Yanping.

He is one of Jiangnan Province's five martial arts students, with cultivation at the Dirt Realm, a combat power entering the Vitality Realm category, reaching 1312.1, and mastering both Spiritual Realm and Sword Intent powers.

In Jiangnan Province, he is a well-known name.

However, in terms of strength, it's said that he is the weakest of Jiangnan Province's five martial arts students.

Accompanying Zheng Ningbo's visit to see the King of North of the River, Zheng Ningbo only brought him along, so the purpose was clear.

"They are resting now, you can see them tomorrow."

Hu Jiacheng knew Zheng Ningbo came prepared and worried that there might be other issues arising shortly.

"Ah, ah!"

At this moment, a sound of stretching came from upstairs.

After Zhang Lingfeng successfully activated his Viscera Phase, he lay down on the bed to rest. After a nap, he got up to eat something, yawning and stretching as he came downstairs.

Meanwhile, Ming Cheng, who appeared with an unhappy expression.

He resided in the room next to Zhang Lingfeng.

The medicinal effects in the barrel were not fully absorbed by him, and forced absorption was ineffective, but his physical fitness and combat power had improved somewhat, walking around in the room.

By coincidence, he came down with Zhang Lingfeng.

Lin Yanping and Zheng Ningbo exchanged glances and couldn't help but scrutinize Zhang Lingfeng and Ming Cheng. Compared to Zhang Lingfeng's lazy appearance after waking up, Ming Cheng seemed troubled, and both of them didn't look like candidates for the national exam.

"Let me introduce you. This is Jiangnan Province's head, Mr. Zheng Ningbo, and this is his protégé, also a martial arts student for this national exam, named Lin Yanping. He has already opened the fifth layer of Dharma Aspect, with a combat power above 1300.0."

The King of North of the River introduced.

Zheng Ningbo had a thorough understanding of the martial arts students from Jiangbei Province, and there was no way the King of North of the River would ignore the relevant information about Jiangnan Province. Although it was the first time meeting Lin Yanping, he was informed about Lin Yanping's past and abilities.

"Hello."

Lin Yanping stepped forward and extended his hand to Zhang Lingfeng and Ming Cheng.

"Hello."

Zhang Lingfeng, being in the front, had no choice but to shake hands with Lin Yanping first.

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