Immortality from Taming Elephant

Chapter 563 - 249: Martial Dao True Intent and First Place_2

The crowd’s gaze fell on the few people in the distance.Three remain in Third Grade, six in Second Grade, and only one in First Grade.

It’s not that all in the First Grade realm have failed; rather, they all withdrew from the competition.

The crowd’s focus was mostly on those who have maintained an undefeated record so far.

First Grade Zhuge Wuliang, Second Grade Ning Zhiqiu, and Third Grade Xu Guang.

Xu Guang and Zhuge met the True King a few days ago, rumored to have been accepted as his disciples, but their performance is indeed impeccable.

However, Ning Zhiqiu is also impressive, having been in the academy for nine years and was accepted as a disciple by the Mok Xuan True King three years ago, known throughout the Northern Emperor Academy as the only Five Divine Techniques Saint Martial Artist.

Zhuge Wuliang has fought only four battles, almost all victories with overwhelming dominance, with a score of 140 (the Second Grade challenge points for win-loss are 10).

Ning Zhiqiu has fought eight battles, losing one in a challenge from Sui Donglai, winning the other seven against First Grade experts, defeated by Zhuge Wuliang, currently at 155 points.

Xu Guang has won nine out of nine battles, with an impressive score of 160 points (15 points for defeating three opponents on the first day).

Without a doubt, Xu Guang, with nine consecutive victories, is currently the top scorer in this assessment competition.

Unexpectedly, given the current scores, Xu Guang is likely to be the champion of this year’s assessment competition.

Xu Guang has long anticipated this; if no one challenges today, the Inspection Envoy will announce the final results, and the promised rewards will be received.

Yet what Xu Guang didn’t expect.

While he was thinking this assessment might end here.

A cold woman in red suddenly approached him.

"Fight a match with me."

Xu Guang looked at Ning Zhiqiu before him in surprise, not understanding her intention as he was already securely in first place and saw no need for extra complications.

Ning Zhiqiu looked at him coldly, as if looking at a dead man.

This kind of look gave a bad feeling, even though Ning Zhiqiu had an extraordinary appearance.

"I have a Beast Taming Secret Technique and an ancient beast egg. Whether you win or lose, this Secret Technique is yours."

Xu Guang fell into silence.

From Bai Xiaozhu, he learned what a Beast Taming Secret Technique was, similar to his relationship with General Wei, treating the Elephant Envoy and Giant Spirit Shepherd professions as a form of Beast Taming Secret Technique.

He wasn’t very interested in Beast Taming Secret Techniques.

However, Ning Zhiqiu seemed very steadfast in wanting a match with Xu Guang, perhaps hoping to regain first place through such means.

There currently remains only Zhuge Wuliang in the First Grade realm; Ning Zhiqiu has challenged him before but lost.

"What type of Beast Taming Secret Technique is it?"

"A Beast Taming Secret Technique for nurturing Symbiotic Beasts, the beast egg is a Taichi Dragon."

Xu Guang’s eyes lit up; in nature, demon beast species aren’t always distinct, some demon beasts naturally need to attach to powerful ones; the rhino and rhino bird, crocodile and toothpick bird are common examples.

For beings like General Wei, naturally, there also exists Symbiotic Beasts, called Taichi Dragons, which are small flying beasts, though these beasts seem to have been extinct.

Xu Guang was about to agree.

Ning Zhiqiu spoke once more.

"I have already begun breaking through to First Grade, in our battle, I will use my Martial Intent, if you can break through my Martial Intent, then you win."

It’s her pride, as a Five Divine Techniques Saint Martial Artist, nearly grasping Martial Intent, representing a smooth path to breaking through to Second Nirvana.

Xu Guang shook his head, "No need, let’s just fight."

"That’s my rule."

After saying this, Ning Zhiqiu turned and walked to the side, waiting for Xu Guang to inform the referee.

Xu Guang did not break his word, he wasn’t interested in Ning Zhiqiu’s thoughts, he merely felt this transaction worthwhile, even if it cost his top score.

This was the result of his thinking.

The reward for assessment first place was the Saint’s teaching, Xu Guang had previously learned that it’s the Northern Emperor Academy’s reward of a Second Nirvana level cultivation technique, as long as cultivation reach a certain realm, no demon hunting merits needed, it can be directly obtained.

It has some delay.

And the benefit offered by Ning Zhiqiu, not only finding a Symbiotic Beast for General Wei but also the Beast Taming Secret Technique she mentioned, Xu Guang was sure it was distinct from current Beast Taming Secret Techniques, possibly allowing him to add another profession.

That’s the reason for his interest.

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"I must admit, I somewhat admire Xu Guang, clearly securing first, yet still willing to fight once more, challenging his limits."

"Who knows? Maybe he’s attracted to Ning Zhiqiu’s cold demeanor, trying to win a smile from her; haven’t we seen less of this over the years?"

"Hope you dare say that in Ning Zhiqiu’s presence."

"Sigh..."

"But seriously, what did Ning Zhiqiu say to Xu Guang earlier?"

"Why don’t you ask Ning Zhiqiu?"

Everyone was very curious about Xu Guang; despite clearly securing first, why opt for extra complexities? Could it be that he’s truly open, just seeking to fight freely?

Even those from Li Chen’s previous gathering began suspecting if their conversations were leaked.

No one is a fool; even if they look down on Xu Guang’s background, they acknowledge his battle prowess and talent, thus no one would unnecessarily provoke him.

After all, with the promising future of a True King disciple, who knows whose help one might need in the future.

Several exchanged glances and inadvertently looked at Li Chen.

Li Chen always had disdain for Xu Guang, not approving of his background; if anyone leaked those words, Li Chen would be the most likely.