Chapter 46: Gathering

“Hey! I am Xiao Ziming of the Xiao Family from Demon Capital, monster, prepare to die!”

Xiao Ziming made a dazzling entrance, holding a sharp sword.

“Get lost, I don’t have time for you right now.”

Jiang Yan sent Xiao Ziming flying with a slap, treating him like a stray dog by the roadside.

Not far away, Shang Xingren sighed helplessly, the Battle Intent that had just ignited instantly dissipated.

Jiang Yan cast a malicious gaze toward the organizers of those hunting squads.

Well, well, after watching the drama all day, it turns out I’m the one in the spotlight?

Jiang Yan dashed forward, reaching a male examinee in an instant.

“B… big brother, don’t come any closer.”

“Hehe, that’s not up to you.”

With a slap from Jiang Yan, the other person fell into a deep, high-quality sleep.

He continued chasing the remaining individuals.

The group scattered and fled, playing a game of cat and mouse on the dark, open ground.

Soon, he knocked out over a dozen people, not even bothering to take their scorecards, and immediately pursued the rest.

“Everyone, don’t run! He’s alone. If we unite, we won’t lose.”

Bang!

Jiang Yan slashed the person to the ground with his Saber.

It was a complete and utter domination. The Audience hurriedly got out of bed to do a few push-ups before daring to continue watching the Live Stream.

He was simply a superman!

An hour later.

Jiang Yan sheathed his Saber with satisfaction and began slowly gathering the spoils on the spot.

Scorecard after scorecard, his points kept rising, even swelling to the point where there was no need to calculate them anymore.

Even if Jiang Yan did nothing from now on, he could still secure first place in the third round of the exam with these points.

For him, this exam was already over.

First place in all three rounds—this had never happened in the entire history of the College Entrance Exam on Blue Star.

He stretched lazily, no longer interested in harvesting more points, as the score had lost all meaning to him.

At that moment, Shang Xingren emerged from the night.

“Might I ask Your Excellency’s name?”

“Jiang Yan, what about it?”

Shang Xingren took a deep breath, Battle Intent reigniting in his eyes:

“I challenge you!”

“No.”

Jiang Yan refused outright.

“You…” Shang Xingren was left speechless and retorted, “Why?”

Jiang Yan: “You’re too weak.”

Shang Xingren felt as if struck by lightning.

“What about me?” Xiao Ziming, who had just been sent flying with a slap, stepped forward.

Jiang Yan glanced at him and said flatly, “You’re even worse.”

Xiao Ziming felt as if struck by lightning.

Shang Xingren gloated.

Jiang Yan remained unenthusiastic.

“What about me?”

A cold voice rang out as a woman approached, spear in hand. The sharpness in her eyes resembled that of a battle-hardened war goddess.

“And this humble Daoist as well.”

A gentle voice followed as a young man in Daoist robes stepped out from the night.

Shang Xingren of the Shang Family from Divine Capital, currently ranked fourth on the points leaderboard, an Innate Middle Stage Martial Artist.

Li Qingle of the Li Family from Demon Capital, currently ranked fifth on the points leaderboard, an Innate Early Stage Martial Artist.

Xiao Ziming of the Xiao Family from Demon Capital, ranked second on the points leaderboard, an Innate Middle Stage Martial Artist.

Zhang Daoran, Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Gate, ranked fifteenth on the points leaderboard, an Innate Middle Stage Martial Artist.

Jiang Yan—unemployed resident of Linjiang City!

Li Qingle raised the tip of her spear, her icy gaze meeting Jiang Yan’s directly.

“You’re strong. Fight me.”

Zhang Daoran took a step forward, an intangible Dao aura emanating from around him as he smiled at Jiang Yan. “This humble Daoist would also like to learn from Your Excellency’s skills.”

Li Qingle frowned slightly, displeased as she looked at Zhang Daoran. “I was here first.”

Zhang Daoran responded with a smile, gave a slight bow, and took a step back.

“Please.”

“Hey, what about me? Didn’t I get here first? How could it be your turn before mine, you woman?”

Xiao Ziming jumped out.

Li Qingle remained silent, pointing the tip of her spear toward Xiao Ziming, her meaning clear.

“Hah, bold enough.”

Xiao Ziming showed no weakness, his longsword humming in anticipation of battle.

They were actually arguing over the right to challenge Jiang Yan first.

The exam reached a climax as the two commentators, one male and one female, began energetically explaining the situation.

“Alright, now four examinees with top-ten Leaderboard strength are all challenging Jiang Yan. I wonder who Jiang Yan will choose?”

“Currently, Li Qingle has the lowest Realm among those present, but don’t underestimate this examinee. She has demonstrated Spear Aura in previous battles!”

“That’s right. I heard Li Qingle was sent by her Family to the Starfield Battlefield for training. Her combat experience is exceptional, and she has honed her Spear Aura at such a young age. She is destined to become a grandmaster of the spear path in the future!”

“With that, Li Qingle’s shortcomings in Realm can be fully compensated by her unpredictable Spear Aura. It seems this battle will be quite intense~”

Li Qingle and Xiao Ziming didn’t get along, and the atmosphere had become tense, like drawn bows and unsheathed swords.

“Hey, why don’t you both come at me together?” Jiang Yan said with a yawn, sounding somewhat bored.

“Don’t push your luck. I was just careless earlier when you knocked me away. Do you really think you’re something special just because you have a bit of strength?”

Xiao Ziming couldn’t stand Jiang Yan’s provocative words. In his view, winning a battle by teaming up with someone else was meaningless—it was even a form of humiliation.

Jiang Yan didn’t respond, his figure nearly teleporting in front of Xiao Ziming.

“Alright, you’re it.”

Xiao Ziming sneered. “A wise choice.”

Li Qingle took a step back, displeased that Jiang Yan hadn’t chosen her first.

In contrast, Zhang Daoran was more casual, stepping back several paces to make room for their battle.

Xiao Ziming drew his sword. This time, he wasn’t careless at all. White Spiritual Qi flowed from within him, enveloping his sword, its invisible sharpness fully revealed.

“Majestic Sword Might, descend!”

Xiao Ziming’s Aura surged dramatically, and a towering Phantom Image appeared behind him.

As Xiao Ziming swung his sword, the Phantom Image behind him mirrored the action. A torrent of fierce sword Moves surged forth, infused with Xiao Ziming’s unique understanding of the sword.

Jiang Yan closed in with his Saber, the alloy blade crackling with electricity as it slashed toward the Phantom Image.

Saber and sword collided, emitting a piercing screech.

After just one exchange, Xiao Ziming’s entire body trembled, feeling an immense force transmitted through his sword.

“Not good!”

Xiao Ziming decisively let go, his longsword shooting out of his hand and disappearing from sight.

He gasped for breath, completely unprepared for the sheer power of his opponent.

Not only that, Xiao Ziming also sensed a peculiar force emanating from Jiang Yan’s Saber. He had a premonition that if he hadn’t released his sword, his right hand would have been shattered by that mysterious force.

“Damn it, not only is his strength far greater than mine, but even his Moves are so strange. What kind of monster is this guy?”

Xiao Ziming shook his slightly numb hand, drawing upon the “Qi” he had absorbed after his Innate Breakthrough.

The sharpness intensified.

The Phantom Image swung its sword through the air.

Jiang Yan retaliated in kind, swinging his saber as well. The metallic energy of Gengjin surged forth from his body, intertwining with the lightning. The purple-golden thunder radiance swept through everything in its path.