As the virtual shadow appeared in mid-air, the entire True Martial Hall was shocked.

Powerful auras erupted from all over the True Martial Hall, and one by one, figures soared into the sky.

"Greetings, Grand Hall Master."

Everyone shouted loudly, bowing in unison.

Inspector Su on the Martial Arts Arena also hurriedly bowed.

The young people who came to take the True Martial Hall's examination were all stunned...

The Grand Hall Master of the True Martial Hall... this is the top powerhouse in the Celestial Essence Continent... the Grand Hall Master actually manifested his Primordial Spirit...

At this moment, Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat.

I just said something to move myself and those around me, but did I also move the True Martial Hall Master?

Thinking of this, Ye Chen quickly retracted his secret technique that masked his soul fluctuations.

Even if this is just a wisp of the True Martial Hall Master's Primordial Spirit manifestation, it's extraordinary. Better not mess this up!

The Primordial Spirit virtual shadow of the True Martial Hall Master stood in the air, not responding to others, and those seemingly omniscient eyes fell upon Ye Chen in the Martial Arts Arena.

A moment later.

The Primordial Spirit virtual shadow sighed with emotion, saying: "All men must die, some deaths lighter than a feather, others as weighty as a mountain!

Some people are alive, yet they are dead; some are dead, yet they live on!

To have such insight at such a young age is truly rare,

These two sentences are most fitting for my True Martial Hall.

From today on, these two sentences shall be spread to every branch hall of the True Martial Hall in the Celestial Essence Continent as a motto for those entering the hall's discipline!"

Ye Chen was shocked!

He had just arrived at the True Martial Hall, and he was about to become famous far and wide?

Outstanding people, no matter where they are, always shine brightly!

The Primordial Spirit virtual shadow of the True Martial Hall Master stared at Ye Chen and said: "Since these two sentences are to be used as a motto in the True Martial Hall, the True Martial Hall will certainly not treat you poorly."

With that, the Primordial Spirit virtual shadow dissipated.

Ye Chen: "..."

At least tell me what the reward is...

Don't just say it verbally and then deny it, right?

Thinking of this, Ye Chen felt the urge to curse but immediately controlled himself. The True Martial Hall Master is very powerful — better not curse recklessly, or things might go wrong.

Inside the grand hall of the True Martial Hall.

The statue's eyelids blinked.

Kid, thinking of cursing me?

You thought I wouldn't know you were cheating?

If it weren't for the fact that what you said wasn't entirely false, I would've dealt with you already!

This brat, interesting indeed...

Following that, the statue's eyelids remained still and returned to being a cold, lifeless object.

On the Martial Arts Arena.

It became bustling at this moment.

Figures exuding powerful auras all flew in and stared intently at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen felt like he was a piece of glistening meat, and all these guys wanted a bite...

The True Martial Hall, how terrifying!

"Young man, what's your name?" an old man shouted.

"Ye Chen."

"What a good name, like leaves arising with the wind, like brilliant stars," an old man nodded in praise.

Does my name have that meaning? How come I didn't know? Ye Chen looked confused.

"Such a fine young lad, truly one I find delightful!" A bald old man with dark skin and a missing front tooth exclaimed with boundless admiration.

Ye Chen only felt goosebumps all over!

"Ye Chen, how about joining my Divine Wind Hall? I'll teach you the Divine Wind Step, making you as graceful as the wind, and unrivaled in speed!"

"My Void Cutting Hall suits you better. You have ambition, and my Heaven-Cutting Eighteen Techniques can surely make you awe the eight directions!"

"Miaofa Hall could make an exception and recruit a man. Miaofa Hall indeed lacks some masculine energy."

The remaining dozen or so people who came for the True Martial Hall examination all looked on with envious eyes.

The big shots of the True Martial Hall were already starting to recruit...

Especially Liao Qing... as someone with Unity Realm cultivation, this level of strength entering the True Martial Hall should be the one being fawned over, but now they're all vying for Ye Chen, who only has Primordial Embryo Realm cultivation... no one even glances at him!

The plump woman Inspector Su was angry, shouting: "Find somewhere cool to stay if you must, the examination isn't even over, and you're all trying to recruit? Is there no order left?"

"Inspector Su, don't be so angry. It's perfectly fine to communicate beforehand, isn't it?"

"Ye Chen, once you pass the examination, remember to come to our Divine Wind Hall."

"Why go to the Divine Wind Hall when the Void Cutting Hall is your wisest choice."

"Miaofa Hall is full of women; if you come, you'd be the only man!"

"Miaofa Hall is full of tigresses, better come to my Fiery Sun Hall."

...

"Enough!"

Inspector Su erupted, suddenly producing an exaggeratedly large knife and shouted: "If you dare disrupt the examination again, I'll have the Hall Master handle it!"

Upon hearing this, those trying to recruit finally dispersed.

As they left, each one didn't forget to throw winks at Ye Chen.

When everyone had left, Inspector Su finally put away the large knife in his hand and said, "Ye Chen, what they are talking about is not yet your concern.

The True Martial Hall assessment has one more stage, which is real combat. Only by passing the real combat stage can you officially join the True Martial Hall."

Ye Chen didn't care about this. He was only concerned with when the True Martial Hall would reward him for using his famous quotes... and what the rewards would be!

But his previous cheating seemed a bit excessive, causing him now to avoid appearing overly materialistic. He could only hold back, not wanting to break the image he had just built.

Life is tough!

Inspector Su's gaze toward Ye Chen became increasingly gentle, and he said, "After the assessment is over, come find me, and I'll help you analyze these matters thoroughly."

"Thank you, Inspector Su." Ye Chen said with a smile.

Before, it seemed that Ye Chen was recommended by Tian Bugui, and his smile looked as bright as chrysanthemums.

But now it was different, his smile was truly attractive—a truly outstanding young man!

Then, Inspector Su glanced at the remaining young people beside the Martial Arts Arena and said, "The real combat assessment requires facing actual foreign races.

A few days ago, foreign races successfully entered the territory of Cangzhou. Most have been exterminated, and a small portion remains, left for you to eliminate. Kill those foreign races; once the real combat assessment is over, the top five scorers will be admitted to the True Martial Hall.

If they are not all killed within three days, everyone's real combat assessment will be deemed a failure.

During the assessment, casualties are inevitable. If anyone is afraid, you can withdraw now!"

No one answered.

Inspector Su said, "Set off!"

By now, it was evening.

A group of people traveled overnight, and when the sky was dimly lit, they finally stopped.

On the way, Inspector Su maintained a fast pace, so this march caused significant exhaustion for more than half the people.

As soon as they stopped, a man in silver armor, exuding a strong bloody scent, flew over.

The man looked solemn, and there were still fresh blood stains on his armor, even some fragments of flesh and bone hanging.

"Inspector Su, within the locked area of thirty miles, there are eighteen foreign races; six in the Primordial Embryo Realm, eight in the Mortal Transformation Realm, and four in the Unity Realm, the four Unity Realm beings are low-level."

"What's the casualty situation?" Inspector Su asked.

The man in silver armor replied somberly, "We're alright, but within these thirty miles, two villages with over five hundred people were completely massacred!"

Immediately, a cold and fierce killing intent erupted from Inspector Su, "What happened?!"

"There was some deviation in positioning... When we came over... it was already like this."

"Take them to see the situation in the two villages first!" Inspector Su ordered sharply.

"Yes!"

A moment later, the ruins of a destroyed village appeared in everyone's sight.

Before even approaching, a strong stench rushed into everyone's nostrils, causing nausea.

Many immediately held their breaths.

Inspector Su, with a cold expression, said, "No one is allowed to block their breath, and later, no one is allowed to close their eyes. I want you to imprint every image deeply in your minds!"

Soon, the group flew directly above the village.

Everyone clearly saw the situation in the village.

Heads hung on spears, some with bloody and mangled flesh, obviously bearing marks of being gnawed!

There were also several large cauldrons filled with boiled limbs!

The corpse of a foreign race with dark green skin and covered in spikes lay on the ground, a string of human hearts hung around its neck...

"Ugh!"

In the air, several people couldn't help but vomit.

Even those who didn't vomit felt their stomachs churning, their faces pale.

Ye Chen forced himself to endure the discomfort, a cold flash in his eyes, involuntarily drawing the Celestial Mark Sword from his back, his hand gripping the sword turning pale, while the other hand clenched fiercely!

Inspector Su turned around and looked at the crowd, saying: "This is why True Martial Hall will stop at nothing to fend off foreign races!

Don't think that only ordinary people die now, and it has nothing to do with you. The reason why foreign races haven't caused large-scale harm is that we, True Martial Hall, have always stood at the front!

Besides, Celestial Cyan City has many strong people who have always supported every action of True Martial Hall.

What you are seeing now happens almost every moment somewhere in our world.

For countless years, this situation has persisted, and humans and foreign races will never peacefully coexist!

Therefore, your first assessment upon joining True Martial Hall is introspection.

Because True Martial Hall is not a place for you to fight for fame and fortune, or engage in intrigues!

Joining True Martial Hall means stepping into the battlefield between humans and foreign races.

In True Martial Hall, there are only three types of people.

One, is constantly prepared to venture into the battlefield.

Another, is already fighting to the end on the battlefield.

And the last, is those who have gone to the battlefield and remain there forever."

Inspector Su's words were not delivered with any passionate tone; she spoke in the simplest manner, yet her words still struck deeply into everyone's hearts!

At that moment, Ye Chen truly felt the meaning of those words he once heard in the fragment space of the ancient battlefield.

"Blood stains the firmament, fearless and unyielding."

"Broken bodies pave the path, never retreat a single step."

"Fearless... unretreating... unyielding... never coexist!"

Ye Chen whispered.

Others were still immersed in the oppressive atmosphere.

The man in silver armor glanced at Ye Chen but didn't pay much attention.

Inspector Su trembled, looking at Ye Chen, her eyes filled with awe, her expression dazed!

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