Chapter 422: Ten Thousand Demon Star Land, the assessment of the third round!

Preaching scholar Qiao Song is good at preaching, and his blood-pumping effect is not bad either; after Zhao Xing left the training, he was also pumped up by Qiao Song's few 'words of law', and soon entered the competition state.

When Zhao Xing walked out of the training venue and came to the competition venue, he soon suffered many gazes, basically from the big shots of the Beihe Star System.

Among the 105 people in the Beihe Star System, Zhao Xing received the most attention.

Because there were only twelve Si Nong who entered the third round, and the combat division of the Self-Nature Sect only had Zhao Xing as the sole seedling.

"The Origin World is dominated by the Self-Nature Sect, and combat-type Si Nong are even rarer; if someone from the Beihe Star System can pass, then Zhao Xing's hope of taking a strong person as a teacher is very great." The Beihe Lord waited with a trace of expectation.

For seven consecutive sessions, no one from the Beihe Star System had entered the Origin World, which was not just about losing face.

Actual interest distribution was also affected.

The Beihe Star System had no one enter the Origin World for seven sessions, and the Beihe Lord had not received an extra 'True Spirit Fruit' from the Origin World for twenty-one thousand years.

The Chixing Empire lets strong people be Lords, but it's not for free; there are also evaluations.

If the strong only care about personal development and don't spend effort on the people, then the Beihe Lord would not meet the standard in 'education', and would receive a smaller share of resources.

True Spirit Fruit is a treasure that can strengthen the true spirits of Reincarnation Realm cultivators!

Where is it as comfortable to become stronger by taking True Spirit Fruit as it is to cultivate?

So the Beihe Lord let Qiao Song under his command respond to every request of the contestants.

Zhao Xing wanted to cultivate? Directly send 158 Dao Domain Realm cultivators to be sparring partners; if it were normal times, where would there be such free benefits!

"I hope one can enter this year." The Beihe Lord thought silently; he was not at the Emperor level, so he still had a great need for such resources.

Among the 105 people, 54 were talented people directly under his command, and among the twelve Si Nong, six also came from the Beihe Boundary Star.

"If one enters, I get one; if two enter, I get two; the more people who enter, the better, and I haven't tasted True Spirit Fruit for more than twenty thousand years."

"The third round of the Origin Assembly is still hosted by twenty-eight super first-tier star systems."

"My Man-Ya Star System currently still has ten million Si Nong contestants."

Zhao Xing also learned the number of contestants while preparing in the preparation hall.

"That is to say, after two rounds of selection, the Chixing Empire still has over two hundred million genius Si Nong entering the third round." Zhao Xing closed his eyes and rested in his chair.

This was a teleportation array hall, and the 105 people from the Beihe Star System had already completed the zoning at this time.

Because the Beihe Star System only had Zhao Xing as a combat-type Self-Nature Si Nong, the entire teleportation hall was just Zhao Xing alone, without anyone to talk to.

"I remember this session, after the third round, one million genius Si Nong remained, which is about a 20-to-1 elimination rate."

"After the fourth round, it's entering the Origin World, with about ten thousand genius Si Nong coming out on top."

"Ten thousand people include six divisions: Heavenly Time, Earthly Benefit, Self-Nature, auxiliary and combat directions."

"Among them, the Heavenly Time and Earthly Benefit people occupy the majority; in fact, the Self-Nature Sect only has two thousand-plus."

"Two thousand-plus people will basically take a Reincarnation Realm cultivator as a teacher, but there are differences in the Reincarnation Realm; ordinary ones don't have the heart to teach disciples, but veteran, elite, and Emperor-level Reincarnation Realm teachers have too big a difference."

"One must perform excellently in the third and fourth rounds to take a good teacher."

"If the teacher is strong enough, even if they leak a little benefit, it will be of infinite use to an Origin Realm disciple."

"If I want to learn Zuo Zuo Qiyu's grass man method, I need at least an Emperor-level teacher, or simply take Zuo Zuo Qiyu as a teacher to have a chance."

The Self-Nature Sect has a strange temper and a serious intolerance for stupidity.

Master Zhao once went to ask a veteran Reincarnation Realm cultivator named 'Gong Fa' in the Origin World in his previous life.

As a result, before he could say two sentences, he raised his doubts, and that Gong Fa scolded him: 'Your aptitude is truly crooked, an inferior native species, unworthy of cultivating this method'.

A burst of output left Master Zhao stunned.

Of course I have doubts, that's why I came to ask; if I didn't have doubts, why would I ask?

Either you just don't agree, but you agree and then turn your face after teaching two sentences?

The attitude is truly terrible.

Recalling this past event, Master Zhao wanted to rub Gong Fa on the ground.

"Unlike the Earthly Benefit Sect? The Earthly Benefit Sect of the Taigu Zhi Qiu, if you don't learn it once, they will carefully explain it a few more times."

"Even if it's an Emperor Reincarnation Realm cultivator, sometimes they will sit and discuss the Dao with Origin Realm Si Nong."

Master Zhao once called Emperor Venerable Hong Shan to go do engineering together when he was in the Dao Domain Realm; he knew Emperor Venerable Hong Shan had a good temper.

"Zuo Zuo Qiyu is probably this kind of person; if I don't take him as a teacher, I must have a teacher of equal status, otherwise I might be scolded until my Dao heart collapses."

"Oh, the most likely thing is that they won't pay attention at all, and I won't even be able to see their face."

After waiting quietly in the preparation hall for two days, Zhao Xing saw Emperor Chen Jiu and Origin Envoy Zuo Zuo Qiyu again.

"The third round of assessment 'Ten Thousand Demon Star Land' is about to begin, please everyone prepare for teleportation."

Zhao Xing immediately stood up and saluted.

Chen Jiu did not respond, only mechanically began to count down: "Ten, nine, eight……"

Immediately after, starlight began to emerge from the ceiling above, and the starlight soon filled the entire teleportation hall.

The array is the Star-Moving Pulse-Fixing Array; Zhao Xing had experienced it once when he was acting with the Star Fire Group, so he wasn't unfamiliar with it.

When the countdown ended, Zhao Xing's field of vision was filled with white light.

The next moment, he felt the attraction of the Earth Pulse change.

"Boom~"

Zhao Xing almost subconsciously opened his Dao Field and Origin Projection, and at the same time cast the Treasure Mountain divine ability, raising his height to the limit of 'Five Extremes'.

After a hundred years of training, this was a completely subconscious combat instinct.

And because of this, Zhao Xing's field of vision recovered for the first time.

"Spiritual energy index 2.5, chaos index medium-low, no enemies around."

Determining this, Zhao Xing immediately took out the star mirror to check the assessment content of the third round.

【Beihe Star System Zhao Xing, you have entered the 'Ten Thousand Demon Star Land' No. 99 Initial Star Land.】

【The number of plant life on the Initial Star Land is unknown, and the level does not exceed the Yin-Yang Dao Domain Realm.】

【The Ten Thousand Demon Star World has low, medium, and high three demon clan areas. And in three years, demon clans and 'hostages' will be dropped.】

【After dropping, there are only Minor Divine Ability Realm demon clans on the low-tier star land】

【There are only Great Divine Ability Realm demon clans on the medium-tier star land.】

【Dao Domain Realm demon clans will appear on the high-tier star land, with the highest level being the Yin-Yang Dao Domain Realm.】

【All hostages are citizens of the Chixing Empire and are fragile 'mortals'.】

【Warning. Every contestant's initial position is on the low-tier star land; if your strength is insufficient, please do not fly to a higher-level star land, so as not to be killed before the Origin World can move you! Proceed at your own risk.】

【Hunting demon clans and rescuing 'tribesmen' will earn points.】

【Minor Divine Ability Realm 1-100 points, Great Divine Ability Realm 1,000-10,000 points, Five Elements Dao Domain Realm 10,000-1,000,000 points, Yin-Yang Dao Domain Realm constant 100 million points.】

【Hostage: 10 points/person, if a hostage 'dies', 100 points will be deducted.】

【The top 150,000 on the leaderboard will enter the final assessment.】

【The third round of assessment lasts for thirty-three years.】

After reading the assessment content, Zhao Xing nodded slightly: "It seems there is no change."

It is still the same as in his previous life; the theme of the third round for combat-type Self-Nature Sect Si Nong is: Hunting and Rescue.

Hunting demon clans is easy to understand; it tests combat power, and at the same time, the 'possibility of death' appears, which brings a completely different mindset to the contestants.

If it is confirmed to be absolutely safe, then most geniuses can exert their strength.

If it is not absolutely safe, it will bring psychological pressure, and they will be tied up in their actions.

Rescuing hostages is also something Zhao Xing can understand.

Combat-type Si Nong are also divided into many directions; some are good at breaking Dharma arrays to save people, such as Xilin, who is good at life Dharma arrays. Just killing enemies head-on, if it's just a simple comparison of monster-killing speed, she is naturally at a disadvantage.

But does that mean she isn't combat personnel? Of course she is! She isn't auxiliary; she also has combat power. If there is a war in the future, she also has to go to the front line, not hide in the back to do logistics.

Some places forbid Dharma arrays and exclude machine Dao soldiers, but Si Nong like Xilin who manipulate plant troops to break Dharma arrays can have miraculous effects.

Some places forbid magic arrays and repel mechanical Dao soldiers, but a Si Nong like Xilin, who controls plant-type troops to break magic arrays, can produce miraculous results.

Another point: rescuing hostages is also a test.

Combat-type Si Nong cannot only know how to kill; they must also have the mindset to save lives.

The Benwo Sect has a strange temper; they often use life for experiments, which easily turns them into perverts.

Adding such a test to the selection is to remind everyone from the very beginning not to lose themselves due to slaughter.

Specifically pointing out that the hostages are "citizens of the Chixing Empire"—if one doesn't even want to save the empire's citizens, what else can be expected?

If the Yuanchu Realm cultivates an evil powerhouse, what is the use of that?

Regardless of whether doing this can serve as a reminder, this is an attitude. Call it political correctness or grandstanding, the rules are just like this.

"The performance in the third round also relates to the final apprenticeship segment," Zhao Xing thought to himself. "Some geniuses have high scores, but they rescued too few hostages, and even had points deducted because of the 'hostages.' As a result, some powerful Si Nong refused to accept those geniuses as apprentices."

"There are also those who were disliked because they rescued too many, but that is a minority after all."

Zhao Xing pondered: "The scale must be grasped well; one cannot appear too stupid. If one delays matters because of saving people, that is putting the cart before the horse. Getting praise from everyone on the lips is useless; this is an assessment, after all."

Putting himself in their shoes, Zhao Xing also wouldn't want the disciples he takes in to be evil, and of course, he wouldn't want them to be pushovers either.

"It seems I need to find and subdue more plant-type troops." Zhao Xing began to activate his Soul Heavenly Vision, expanding his scanning range.

Since it is called the Ten Thousand Monster Star Continent, the variety of monster clans must be vast, and it is not just about killing monsters, but also about saving people.

A single method cannot face such a complex environment.

One must be as fully prepared as possible.

The Benwo Sect must have the ability to face all complex situations!

"Collect plant-type troops!"

Hum~

Zhao Xing immediately transformed into a rainbow light, cutting through the night sky, and quickly began collecting on the initial star continent.

"The number of plants on the initial star continent is unknown, and the highest level will not exceed the Yin-Yang Dao Domain Realm. In other words, the collection on the initial star continent determines the subsequent results."

"Of course, I can return to the initial star continent an infinite number of times; it doesn't necessarily mean I must start killing monsters once three years are up."

"Sharpening the knife doesn't delay the wood-chopping; I must first do the preparatory work of subduing troops."

At this time, the Star Mirror did not show the points leaderboard, because it wouldn't be activated until three years later, when the hostages and monster clans descended.

The initial star continent is also very dangerous; after all, there are Dao Domain Realm plants here, and Zhao Xing did not dare to fly too fast.

"The initial star continent stage can widen the gap between geniuses."

"I have to fly cautiously, but if it were those heaven-defying geniuses, like Du Yun, they could walk sideways across the entire initial star continent."

"The third round is a comprehensive test; to stand out is much harder than the second round."

"There are so many derivative species here; I've flown 100 million li, and I can't even name eighty percent of them. I don't recognize them at all."

One doesn't know what derivative species will crossbreed into, so naturally, they won't appear in books.

"Swish~"

Zhao Xing stopped.

"Searching randomly definitely won't work; the efficiency is too low."

"Origin Projection, Three Realms Void!"

"Hum~"

Zhao Xing gave a low shout, and the projection of the Origin Space immediately unfolded.

But no shadow appeared on the ground, and the surroundings seemed unchanged.

In reality, the Origin Projection had penetrated deep into the multi-layered void.

"Three Realms Void is a type of World Law of the Benwo Sect."

"I have already practiced it to the perfection of a divine ability."

"The projection takes root in the void and unfolds more covertly; it can even float up from the deep void and deep earth veins to counter-wrap the enemy's Origin Projection."

The void is multi-layered; after learning Three Realms Void, the projection can even unfold in the "Void Turbulence."

In the past, if Zhao Xing fell into the Void Turbulence, it would have been impossible to unfold; for instance, back at the Transmission Realm, even if his true self were there, it would have been impossible to unfold the Origin Projection and summon plant-type troops to save his life.

Now it is different; this method of the Benwo Sect has strong adaptability to harsh environments, and it can be opened even in a highly chaotic environment like the Yueluo Mausoleum.

"Hum~"

World Laws are often combined with Dao Fields, and Zhao Xing's current Dao Field is: Taiyin Ninth Stage!

According to the standards of the spell path, a Taiyin-level Dao Field is already the standard configuration for the Five Elements Dao Domain Realm. The Ninth Stage is a high-end configuration within the Five Elements Dao Domain Realm.

"Clatter~"

"Chirp chirp~"

"Gulu Gulu~~"

Countless sounds poured into Zhao Xing's mind.

That was the life rhythm of plants!

"Any life is itself an embodiment of the Great Dao of Life. Listen to the rhythm of the Great Dao of Life to judge the category of life."

"In these hundred years, I have finally mastered a wisp of the 'Great Dao of Life Trace'—【Life Rhythm】."

Through the Life Rhythm, Zhao Xing quickly identified the major categories of plant life.

The first ones found were plants of the mushroom family.

"The life rhythm of mushroom species is different from other types; I am truly too familiar with it. Those mushrooms I poked for so long weren't poked in vain."

Zhao Xing quickly flew to an area full of mushrooms.

"Little ones, your Mushroom King has returned, hahaha."

Although the many mushroom species before his eyes were all strange and odd, Zhao Xing felt very close to them.

"All are Third Realm mushroom species."

On the initial star continent, the geniuses are all in the Third Realm; naturally, the Yuanchu Realm wouldn't prepare First or Second Realm plants.

"They have self-awareness, but it's very chaotic, as if they were deliberately processed." Zhao Xing sensed it and began to harvest them forcefully.

"Hum~"

Zhao Xing restrained his aura and began to wrap the soil with the Three Realms Void, and these Third Realm mushrooms did not trigger any "instinctive resistance."

"Three Realms Void is really easy to use."

"Like an invisible shovel, it quietly shoveled into the soil and pulled them out by the roots."

"By the time the plant life reacted, it was already too late."

"Rise!"

Swish~

A vast piece of land, along with the mushrooms on it, was taken away by him just like that.

"Boom~ Bang bang!"

After being taken into the Origin Space, his consciousness began to invade, which still triggered resistance.

However, under the erosion of the Heart Bell and the Killing Thought Blade, these mushroom species were quickly subdued.

"1549 mushrooms, 23 exploded, 8 destroyed; this success rate is okay."

The efficiency was also very high; counting the travel time, it only took five days in total.

"Continue harvesting!"

Since most of them were derivative species here, Zhao Xing didn't want to check their attributes one by one.

In any case, they were all going to become samples.

Only the mushrooms trained by himself were good mushrooms.

"The sample size is large enough; my Extraction Divine Ability pokes around randomly, and I can always produce a few Great Divine Ability Realm ones."

"But this time it's going to be a protracted war; I can't play with self-destruction anymore, and I still have to save people, so I have to be more diversified."

Zhao Xing immediately flew away to find the next location.

However, he hadn't flown for half a day when a consciousness suddenly reached Zhao Xing's ears.

"Get lost quickly, you have entered my territory! Otherwise, you will be eliminated immediately!"

Zhao Xing turned his head and saw that not far away, an unknown big tree in the Great Divine Ability Realm was making a sound.

"What are you looking at? Get lost quickly, don't delay my sleep!"

Zhao Xing smiled and left immediately.

Not long after, another flower petal that looked like a man-eating flower opened, and a graceful phantom of a stunning beauty appeared inside.

"Young man passing by, come and play, I guarantee you will enjoy the ultimate bliss of the world, ah~~"

Zhao Xing turned a deaf ear and continued to fly toward his destination.

"Hey, have you heard? The lord of the Hutaia star system hooked up with his sister. Among the current prince heirs, half were born from messy affairs."

"Yuck~ What about the other half?"

"The other half is even more outrageous; it is said that..."

Zhao Xing snorted coldly and continued walking forward.

"Fire! Fire! I'm on fire!"

A big tree with burning leaves swayed everywhere, its branches slapping itself, but the fire grew larger and larger.

"Young man, save me quickly, I am willing to help you pass the third round!"

"Don't go, I am in the Dao Domain Realm, and I know the loopholes for clearing the level!"

"Have you heard that song that goes ding ding ding ding?"

"Which one?"

"It's just ding ding ding..."

As soon as Zhao Xing entered the forest area, the entire silent night sky seemed to become lively.

The plant life set up by the Yuanchu Realm on the initial star continent would implant consciousness into some trashy trees.

They were deliberately made into derivative species, and there were also means to make it impossible for people to distinguish their levels.

Some were pretending to be pitiful, some were foul-mouthed, some were being abstract...

There was no other purpose than to waste the contestants' time.

How could Zhao Xing fall for such a trick?

Possessing the panel, he knew at a glance whether a plant was powerful or not.

This is the benefit of cheating!

"The Si Nong of the Benwo Sect who set up those tests racked their brains to interfere with the contestants, and if I can stay longer in the future, I'm afraid I'll have to take on such tasks too."

"It's truly torture..."

Zhao Xing's ears were buzzing with chaotic noises; after listening for a long time, he really felt a bit annoyed.

Because some had illusionary attacks; although they couldn't hurt him, they were too annoying to his state of mind.

"Fellow Daoist..."

Suddenly, another voice called out.

This time, Zhao Xing stopped.

"Three Yang Green Wood?" Zhao Xing looked ahead.

There was a big tree there, emitting intertwined green and golden light.

"Not bad, Fellow Daoist has sharp eyes." An old voice came from the big tree.

"A tree in the Great Divine Ability Realm, very good." A trace of killing intent flashed in Zhao Xing's eyes. "It can be used as material for the Giant Yang clone."

"You should lend me some materials to use!"

"Big big big!!"

Zhao Xing immediately grew larger, reaching the "Three Extremes" body size.

Then he activated the Treasure Light Divine Ability, grabbed with a large hand, and cast the Mount Wuzhi Divine Ability at the Three Yang Green Wood.

Three Yang Green Wood: "Fellow Daoist, wait, I didn't say I wouldn't lend... Bang!"

However, before it could continue, a Mount Wuzhi pressed down.

"Boom~" The green-golden big tree formed a barrier to resist, but it was still shaken off a large amount of golden-green leaves and branches.

"Bang bang bang!" The collision frequency accelerated.

Treasure light flashed, like fireworks in the dark night.

"Fellow Daoist, stop! I'll lend it!" An exasperated voice came from within the Three Yang Green Wood.

What is wrong with this person? I already said I'd lend it, why are you still attacking?

However, Zhao Xing had already activated his Great Divine Ability, so he didn't care about that much.

Saying "lend" was actually just him wanting it all.

The tree heart, leaves, branches, and roots of the Three Yang Green Wood were all excellent substitutes for the Giant Yang clone.

He was worried about not having materials to build the clone, and here it was, delivering itself to his door.

"Killing Thought Blade!"

Blades appeared in Zhao Xing's eyes, invading the Three Yang Green Wood's body and grinding away the opponent's consciousness.

"Bang bang bang bang!"

Zhao Xing collided again and again, simultaneously casting the Killing Thought Blade to affect the Three Yang Green Wood's consciousness.

"F*** your ancestors for ten thousand generations! You crooked melon and cracked date, inferior species, you will surely be punished by heaven..." The Three Yang Green Wood roared.

"Your mouth is quite foul; I wonder which Si Nong implanted this consciousness." Zhao Xing thought.

The Three Yang Green Wood in the Great Divine Ability Realm possessed a very strong sense of resistance; subduing such a one was usually very difficult.

Its attack power was average, but its defense was quite good; compared to subduing it, Zhao Xing preferred to harvest materials.

"F***—"

With the last swear word falling, the Three Yang Green Wood was finally taken down by Zhao Xing.

"Crack!"

Zhao Xing nimbly pushed the Three Yang Green Wood over, dug out its tree heart, and packed it up along with the leaves, branches, and roots.

"A petty trick, daring to show off before an expert."

Zhao Xing packed up the materials and immediately began searching for the next suitable target.

Half a month later, beside a cold pool under a huge waterfall.

"Rise!"

Zhao Xing reached out and dragged a black vine that looked like a Teng snake out of the cold pool.

"Hey!"

With immense strength, golden and green light intertwined on his body, and the vine was pulled out by force.

"Very good, this Boundary Thorn Vine is already in its peak period; the spikes produced by its main vine can be used as tools for breaking arrays."

The Grass Man clone dragged the long vine and soared into the sky, flying toward the direction of the true self.

Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, three years had arrived.

PS: A good brother's father passed away, and I have to drive to attend the funeral tomorrow. Since I have to travel overnight, I'll write 6,000 words first and write a bit more tomorrow. My uncle was only in his fifties when he passed away; every year when I went to his house to eat and sleep, he was always smiling. He was a very good elder, and it wasn't some terminal illness. Life is truly unpredictable, sigh.