Chapter 256

The Test Begins

No one expected Zhuowen and the girl to attack in an instant. Moreover, Zhuowen's speed shocked the surrounding people. Before they could react, Zhuowen's claw was already about to grab the girl's neck.

"Stop!"

Just as Zhuowen's claw was about to grab the girl's neck, a loud shout rang out from behind. Then, Zhuowen felt a gust of wind sweeping over from behind.

Zhuowen's eyes narrowed slightly as he turned around and threw out a punch. It fiercely collided with the gust of wind. Then, the powerful force caused the two of them to involuntarily retreat.

Zhuowen took five steps back, while the attacker behind him took ten steps back. The attacker was the young man that the girl had just called out to.

At this moment, the lazy expression on the young man's face had already disappeared and was replaced by a solemn expression. He had the strength of a Perfect Human King, but he had suffered a great loss at the hands of the young man in front of him. Could it be that this young man, who was younger than him, had the strength of an Earth King?

The girl in green who led Zhuowen here was already stunned on the spot. She also did not expect the people in front of her to attack just like that.

Moreover, she also recognized the young man and the girl in front of her. Both of them were direct descendants of the City Lord Mansion. The young man was called Ouyang Yatao. Although his martial cultivation was not high, he had the strength of a Perfect Human King. However, this person's talent lay in his Mental Energy. He was only twenty years old this year, but his Mental Energy had already reached the Perfect Second Grade. He was only one step away from becoming a Third Grade Arcanist. He was considered a rather dazzling genius in the Arcane Guild.

The girl was called Ouyang Xishui. She was Ouyang Yatao's cousin. Although her Mental Energy talent was not as good as Ouyang Yatao's, she had also reached the First Grade Arcanist level. Today, she had come to take the First Grade Arcanist assessment. She did not expect to have a conflict with Zhuowen.

At this moment, Ouyang Xishui's beautiful eyes were filled with fear. She looked at Ouyang Yatao, who was not far away, and a trace of disbelief appeared on her pretty face. She did not expect Ouyang Yatao, who was at the Perfect Human King Realm, to be at a disadvantage in a confrontation with Zhuowen.

"My friend, I am Ouyang Yatao, a direct descendant of the City Lord's Mansion. Just now, my sister was too impulsive. I hope you don't take it to heart!"

Ouyang Yatao looked at the young man in front of him with fear. In his opinion, the young man before him had the strength of an Earth King at such a young age. He probably had a powerful background, so Ouyang Yatao did not want to make an enemy of him.

"I am Zhuowen. Since Brother Zhuowen has said so, I will naturally not take it to heart!" Zhuowen also cupped his hands. He glanced at the young lady behind him and said with a faint smile.

Ouyang Xishui shrunk his neck as he fearfully glanced at Zhuowen. A trace of grievance flashed across his eyes.

Ouyang Yatao was rather surprised as he looked at the calm Zhuowen in front of him. He had seen how ruthless Zhuowen was earlier. He did not expect that Zhuowen would become incomparably calm in an instant. This caused Ouyang Yatao to be rather curious.

"Brother Zhuo, I presume that Brother Zhuo is here to take the first-rank Arcana Master exam as well!

This time, I am accompanying my sister to take the exam. Why don't we go in together! "Ouyang Yatao said rather politely.

"Then we will respectfully accept." Nodding, the three of them stepped through the door.

Watching the three disappear through the door, the green-clothed lady let out a sigh of relief. Then, she returned the way she had come.

After entering the door, the bright lights illuminated the interior. There were already quite a few people standing inside. From time to time, whispering laughter could be heard.

After briefly scanning the hall, Zhuowen discovered that most of the people here were at least second-rank Arcana Masters. Zhuowen even discovered two third-rank Arcana Masters. One of these two Arcana Masters was actually Grandmaster Kuraki. Beside Grandmaster Kuraki was an old man wearing a long purple robe. He was about the same age as Grandmaster Kuraki, and the two of them were currently discussing something.

Ouyang Yatao and Ouyang Xishui, who were beside Zhuowen, stared at the old man beside Grandmaster Kuraki as soon as they entered. Then, they directly walked towards the old man.

"Master!"

"Master!"

When the two of them arrived in front of the old man, they respectfully cupped their hands. Ouyang Xishui even hugged the old man's arm in a rather coquettish manner, appearing to be rather intimate.

"Yatao and Xishui!

Come come, let me introduce you. This is a good friend of your master. His name is Kuraki, and others call him Grandmaster Kuraki. His Mental Energy has reached perfect third-rank, and he is highly valued by our president and vice president! "The old man hurriedly pulled Grandmaster Kuraki to his side and introduced him to the two people in front of him with a smile.

"Perfect third-rank Mental Energy?"

When the two of them heard this, a trace of respect immediately appeared on their faces. Grandmaster Kuraki's Mental Energy cultivation was actually a level higher than their master's. He was probably only a step away from reaching fourth-rank. That would truly be reaching the heavens in a single bound.

"Greetings, Grandmaster Kuraki!" The two of them immediately cupped their hands respectfully.

"No need for formalities!

Xuan Ling, this is the Ouyang Yatao that you have been talking about!

He is only twenty-three years old this year, and his Mental Energy has actually reached perfect second-rank. His talent is truly frightening! "Grandmaster Kuraki slightly smiled, his gaze fixed on Ouyang Yatao as he praised.

When Grandmaster Xuan Ling beside him heard Grandmaster Kuraki's praise, a trace of pride immediately appeared on his face. He was most proud of having a genius disciple like Ouyang Yatao. Ouyang Yatao's talent was one of the best in the entire Broken Rock City. There were extremely few people who could reach second-rank at his age, let alone perfect second-rank.

"Kuraki, I have heard that you have also accepted a disciple!

After so many years, you have finally decided to accept a disciple, right?

I wonder how your disciple's talent is? "Xuan Ling meaningfully glanced at Grandmaster Kuraki as he spoke.

"Heh heh!

My disciple's talent is not bad, but it should not be comparable to your disciple. Moreover, he has only been cultivating Mental Energy for a short period of time. "Grandmaster Kuraki touched his nose and lied against his will.

"To have Mental Energy talent, his talent is definitely not bad. Even if it is not comparable to Yatao, it should not be too far off."

After hearing Grandmaster Kuraki's words, although Xuan Ling's words were comforting, the proud smile on his face had already completely betrayed him.

"Old man Kuraki, has the test begun?"

A clear voice suddenly rang out, causing Xuan Ling and the rest to involuntarily be startled. They did not expect that someone would actually dare to call Grandmaster Kuraki, a Grade 8 Arcana Master, old man Kuraki. Could it be that there was something wrong with this person's brain?

The few of them looked over and saw Zhuo Wenzheng slowly walking over with a lazy expression.

When Ouyang Xishui saw that the person was Zhuowen, a trace of fear surfaced in her beautiful eyes, and her hands involuntarily clasped together. On the other hand, Ouyang Yatao's gaze was sizing up Grandmaster Kuraki and Zhuowen as a pondering expression appeared on his face.

"Zhuowen, you are rather late.

However, it is alright, the test has yet to begin! "

What caused the few of them to be somewhat surprised was that Grandmaster Kuraki's face did not have the slightest trace of anger. Instead, he was beaming as he spoke.

"Xuan Ling!

His name is Zhuowen, the disciple I mentioned. He is here to take the test to become a Grade 6 Arcana Master. "Grandmaster Kuraki slightly smiled as he introduced Zhuowen to Xuan Ling beside him.

"Oh?

He is so young, but his Mental Energy has already reached Grade 6. His talent is not inferior to Xishui's!

This disciple of yours is not bad. Xishui, Yatao, come and greet Zhuowen. "Xuan Ling stroked his long beard as he smiled faintly.

"I did not expect Brother Zhuo to be Grandmaster Kuraki's disciple. Yatao was not able to see that!" Ouyang Yatao elegantly smiled.

On the other hand, Ouyang Xishui bit her lower lip and rolled her eyes. She had no intention of going forward to greet him. She merely stood beside Xuan Ling and glanced to the side, purposely not looking at Zhuowen as she muttered, "So he is also here to take the test to become a Grade 6 Arcana Master. Hmph!

He is even younger than me, so his Mental Energy is probably not that high either. Let's see how you embarrass yourself later. "

Zhuowen was indeed younger than Ouyang Xishui. In addition to Grandmaster Kuraki's' humble 'words, Ouyang Xishui believed that Zhuowen's Mental Energy was not that high. She did not believe that Zhuowen's Mental Energy was that high even though his martial path was already so powerful.

Just as everyone was patiently waiting in the hall, a tall and thin old man in white robes appeared at the front of the hall. The moment this old man appeared, the hall immediately fell silent. Everyone's gazes gathered on the old man's body.

Even Grandmaster Kuraki and the others stopped talking and turned to look at the white-robed old man.

"It is actually the vice chairman. I did not expect that even the vice chairman would appear for this Grade 6 Arcana Master test!"

"That's right!

The vice chairman rarely takes part in these kinds of tests. Why did he suddenly appear today? "

"Could it be that there is something special about this test?"

Zhuowen's gaze focused slightly as he stared at the insignia on the old man's chest. There were four golden stripes drawn there that were particularly dazzling in the hall. The old man in front of him was actually a Grade 9 Arcana Master.

The white-robed old man looked around and finally focused his gaze on Grandmaster Kuraki. A strange expression appeared on his weathered face, but soon after, he calmly said, "I will be in charge of this Arcana Master test. If no one has any objections, then let the test begin!"

After the white-robed old man finished speaking, he suddenly waved his sleeve. A wave of Mental Energy spread out like a tide, and the red curtain behind him slowly slid down under the influence of his Mental Energy, revealing dozens of green stone platforms.

Each stone platform had the same materials. Clearly, these were the materials needed to refine the Origin Crystals.

"There are a total of thirty testing platforms. The test this time is to completely refine a Blood Qi Crystal and have a Mental Energy of at least Grade 6. You will pass.

Three sets of materials have already been prepared on the stone platforms, so you only have three chances. The time limit is the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, so please make good use of your time. "

The white-robed old man was swift and decisive. He did not hesitate in the slightest as he continued, "Everyone, please choose your stone platform first. The test will begin soon."