Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates
Chapter 322 - 320 Genius Camp Assessment

Chapter 322: Chapter 320 Genius Camp Assessment

Above the Central Square of the Genius Camp, apart from the first Monster, Nangong Xingyu, and Xiao Ye, forty-one members had already gathered.

Members of the Dragon Hunting Team began to worry for Xiao Ye.

Since entering the Genius Camp, Xiao Ye’s strength had grown astonishingly fast. Passing this assessment naturally wouldn’t be a problem, but if he failed to show up within the allotted time, according to the rules of the Genius Camp, he would be eliminated.

Just as the people of Dragon Hunting Team were becoming anxious, a young figure appeared, walking slowly. His robe fluttered, his black hair danced wildly, and he carried a strong confidence that could touch the hearts of others.

"Xiao Ye!"

Xiang Nan and Mo Ye, sensing something, had their cold eyes penetrate the void, landing on the newcomer.

"Xiang Nan, Mo Ye, you indeed came," murmured Xiao Ye, his eyes sparkling as he stood straight and unflinchingly met their gazes, a majestic War Intent soaring into the Nine Heavens, shaking the firmament.

Xiao Ye’s strength had greatly increased; he was eager to find an opponent for a hearty, all-out battle, and within the entire Genius Camp, only these two Monsters were worthy adversaries.

At this moment, an inexplicable aura spread throughout the Central Square, causing members of the Genius Camp to hold their breath slightly. Had Xiao Ye just arrived and already confronted the two Monsters?

"To display War Intent before us, how utterly brazen," Xiang Nan said disdainfully to Xiao Ye.

"He must be overly confident having defeated Guo Tao," Mo Ye remarked devilishly.

Hearing their words, Xiao Ye shook his head, withdrawing his gaze. He couldn’t be bothered with verbal disputes; everything would become clear at the time of the challenge.

"Lord Jiu Zhu," greeted Xiao Ye as he arrived at the Central Square, bowing to Jiu Zhu with deep gratitude. Without the three drops of Essence of Primordial Stone given by him, his Water Dark Pill could not have improved so rapidly.

Afterward, Xiao Ye joined the Dragon Hunting Team, smiling and greeting his team members.

"I feel like there’s something different about Xiao Ye," Qing Wu observed intently, somewhat astonished.

At this moment, Xiao Ye exuded an air of serene composure, seemingly untroubled by the upcoming events, which Qing Wu found a bit odd.

"Now that everyone is here, let us begin the assessment. This time, Lord Fu and I will preside together," announced Jiu Zhu.

"Lord Fu?" Xiao Ye looked towards the man standing next to Jiu Zhu. Fu Xuedao was also looking over at Xiao Ye, his eyes containing galaxies fading away, bursting with endless brilliance.

Boom!

Upon meeting Fu Xuedao’s gaze, Xiao Ye only felt his head thunder, as if struck by an invisible sledgehammer, his complexion paling momentarily before he steadied himself.

"So strong, definitely an expert of the Void Martial Realm, no less capable than Lord Jiu Zhu," thought Xiao Ye with a start, his gaze burning fiercely, feeling a surge of impulse.

He was extremely eager to know how close his current strength was to the true Void Martial Realm.

"This young man is not bad," Fu Xuedao observed Xiao Ye with a faint smile, then withdrew his gaze.

"Let the assessment begin," Jiu Zhu stepped forward, declaring loudly.

At these words, anxiety rose amongst the forty-one members of the Genius Camp, as this assessment would determine their continuation in the camp.

"Wu Laifei!"

At this moment, Jiu Zhu called out, his authoritative voice resounding through the area.

As the voice faded, a very ordinary-looking young man stepped forward and respectfully saluted Jiu Zhu and Fu Xuedao.

"Six months ago, you possessed the strength of the Eighth Transition Xuanwu Middle Stage. Show me what level your strength has reached now; attack me with all your might," Jiu Zhu said.

The young man, named Wu Laifei, nodded, then took a deep breath and clenched his fist to launch at Jiu Zhu. His punch was fierce, terrifying power shaking the void.

Facing Wu Laifei’s attack, Jiu Zhu merely waved his sleeve gently. Before Wu Laifei could draw close, his power vanished in the void, and he himself was sent flying backwards.

"Early Stage of Nine-Transformation Profound Martial Realm strength; two levels higher in half a year, qualified," Jiu Zhu nodded, speaking out.

Wu Laifei landed on his feet and excitedly said, "Thank you, Lord Jiu Zhu."

After speaking, Wu Laifei returned to the line-up.

Next, Jiu Zhu read another name to continue the assessment.

"So this is how the assessment is conducted," realized Xiao Ye.

The assessment of the Genius Camp didn’t consider cultivation but the strength exhibited. As long as one could ascend one level in half a year, that was considered passing.

If one’s strength stagnated over half a year, they would be eliminated.

For Xiao Ye, such standards were very easy to meet.

The assessment process was straightforward, so it proceeded very quickly.

Naturally, the qualifications to enter the Genius Camp were not weak, so the consequent performances of the dozen members called showed no eliminations. Moreover, one even improved three levels within half a year, already deemed excellent.

Both Jiu Zhu and Fu Xuedao were very satisfied.

This young man was from the Dragon Hunting Team, Jin Yunshan, and he immediately became the focus of everyone present.

"Jin Yunshan, you’re quite formidable, silently you have improved so much, almost catching up to me," Kuang Dao exclaimed in amazement, patting Jin Yunshan’s shoulder.

Jin Yunshan grinned and looked towards Xiao Ye, saying, "This is nothing, Xiao Ye is the impressive one. In just half a year, he has advanced at least five levels, far surpassing me."

Speaking of Xiao Ye, Kuang Dao felt defeated and said, "Don’t mention him, he’s a monster. Half a year ago, I was assessing him, and now his strength has far exceeded mine; it’s embarrassing to talk about."

Members of the Dragon Hunting Team burst into good-natured laughter upon hearing Kuang Dao’s words.

"Am I a monster?" Xiao Ye touched his nose, a smile appearing on his face.

"My current strength, compared to half a year ago, isn’t just as simple as advancing by five levels," Xiao Ye murmured to himself.

The crowd’s impression of him was still stuck from half a month ago, who could have expected Xiao Ye to accelerate his strength even more terrifyingly in the last half month.

"But this is also good, I don’t need to reveal all my strength in the assessments," Xiao Ye thought silently.

As the assessment proceeded, two participants were finally eliminated, belonging to Xiang Nan’s Team and Mo Ye Team.

"Wang Long, strength has not improved, eliminated, effective immediately no longer a member of Genius Camp."

"Teng Liang, strength has not improved, eliminated, effective immediately no longer a member of Genius Camp."

...

Lord Jiu Zhu declared coldly.

Swoosh!

Upon hearing Lord Jiu Zhu’s words, the two turned as pale as paper, their bodies shaking violently, and they resentfully looked towards the Dragon Hunting Team.

If it weren’t for earning no Contribution Points in the last mission, how could their strength show no improvement and lead to their elimination?

Under the stern gaze of Lord Jiu Zhu, the two turned away with dejected backs from the Central Square and walked towards the exterior of the Genius Camp.

Guo Tao and Ding Yi looked grim; after all, these were their team members.

As for the three team captains, since their cultivation had reached the Peak of Ninth Transition Profound Martial Realm, unlike other members, enhancing strength was extremely difficult, so they did not need to participate in the assessment.

"Next, Xiao Ye," Lord Jiu Zhu voiced out.

The mention of Xiao Ye plunged the entire venue into silence; everyone turned their gazes to the young man advancing towards Lord Jiu Zhu, even the always meditative Mo Ye and Xiang Nan opened their eyes to watch.

Half a month ago in the tavern, Xiao Ye’s strength was witnessed only by the members of Xiang Nan’s Team and Dragon Hunting Team; others only learned from rumors.

So, everyone was extremely curious, does Xiao Ye really possess this strength?

"Unleash all your strength and attack me; let me see your progress," Lord Jiu Zhu’s eyes revealed anticipation as he spoke.

This was the first time Lord Jiu Zhu showed such an expression.

Fu Xuedao, standing beside Lord Jiu Zhu, watched curiously.

"Alright!" Xiao Ye didn’t waste words. The Fire Dark Pill, Earth Dark Pill, and Wind Dark Pill within his body shone brightly, manifesting terrifying power coursing through his body, bursting forth like a volcano.

As for the power of the Water Dark Pill, Xiao Ye did not utilize it.

"Domineering Dragon Suppressing Sky Fist!" Xiao Ye bellowed, throwing a punch that instantly generated twenty-seven strands of Domineering Dragon Qi, filling the Heaven, charging towards Jiu Zhu.

"What a fist skill!"

Lord Jiu Zhu’s eyes brightened, nodding slightly, seeing suddenly behind him a massive Sword Dao Grotto Heaven rise, and boundless Sword Qi poured out like a galaxy.

Boom boom boom!

The intense booming sound continued, Xiao Ye’s twenty-seven strands of Domineering Dragon Qi had not even reached Lord Jiu Zhu and were already peppered with holes by the massive Sword Qi, disappearing into the void.

"Lord Jiu Zhu even exhibited Grotto Heaven." Members of Genius Camp were shocked inside.

During this long duration of assessment, it was the first time Lord Jiu Zhu had displayed Grotto Heaven, which indirectly reflected Xiao Ye’s strength. Those who had doubted Xiao Ye’s strength could no longer speak.

"You passed," Lord Jiu Zhu withdrew the Grotto Heaven, speaking to Xiao Ye, but a trace of disappointment flickered across his eyes.

Because he felt that Xiao Ye had not improved in the last half-month; facing Xiang Nan or Mo Ye in future duels and expecting outstanding performance seemed quite difficult.

"Void Martial Realm Experts are indeed very strong, having a Grotto Heaven elevates strength transcendently," Xiao Ye was still immersed in the majesty of Jiu Zhu’s Grotto Heaven, his eyes shining.

"It won’t be long before, I, Xiao Ye, will also create a Grotto Heaven!" Xiao Ye clenched his fists tightly and turned to walk back.

This round of the assessment officially concluded, with two individuals being eliminated due to lack of progress.

"Next, will be the challenge competition of this Genius Camp, I hope you all can perform excellently!" Lord Jiu Zhu looked around the venue, slowly stating.

Whoosh!

The members of Genius Camp’s eyes blazed with intensity, feeling their blood boiling, considering the challenge competition to be much more than just an appetizer compared to the previous assessments.