The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 880 - 878: Sword Marks! Ten Inches!

Chapter 880: Chapter 878: Sword Marks! Ten Inches!

When Xie Yongbing from the Genius Group could only leave three-inch Sword Marks, all the warriors present were astonished.

A chorus of gasps came from the warriors in the Advanced Group.

As for the warriors in the Low-Level Group, they were thoroughly dispirited.

They thought, if even the peerless geniuses of the Genius Group could barely leave three-inch Sword Marks, how could they, the Low-Level Group warriors, possibly pass the monthly exam?

"Next!"

Lin Baoyu continued to call out.

Subsequently, the warriors of the Genius Group stepped forward one by one to begin their assessment of Sword Heart Clarity’s level of cultivation!

"Sword Marks two inches! Second attempt, Sword Marks three inches!"

"Sword Marks one inch! Second attempt, Sword Marks two inches, truly a disgrace to the Genius Group!"

"Next, Sword Marks three inches, second attempt, Sword Marks four inches, not bad, not bad!"

"..."

More than a hundred warriors from the Genius Group stepped forward to begin their tests all at once.

The majority scored around three-inch Sword Marks, with a very few achieving four inches.

Some warriors did not even pass, only having two-inch Sword Marks!

"Three left!"

"Jian Ruohan, it’s your turn!"

Minghong scanned through the ranks of the Genius Group, noting only Jian Ruohan, Yejian Qiu, and Longqing Feng remained.

Minghong smiled as he looked at Jian Ruohan, filled with confidence in his heart for her.

Jian Ruohan was a warrior invited by Dugu Yun, and since joining the Sword Art Academy, she had shown immense strength and had been diligently hardworking.

"Yes!"

Jian Ruohan stepped forward lightly and stood on the Sword Testing Stone.

She circulated her Spiritual Power, summoning the forces of Nature, concentrating them on her Longsword!

With one strike, she hit the Sword Testing Stone!

Minghong looked intently and said softly, "Sword Marks five inches! Not bad, you have another opportunity!"

Jian Ruohan nodded lightly and, for her second opportunity, she did not rush to strike but instead focused and steadied her breath.

"The first sword strike left five-inch Sword Marks, so Jian Ruohan’s second sword strike must be at least six inches."

"Incredible! The talents of the Genius Group indeed live up to their reputation!"

Many were looking at Jian Ruohan with astonishment!

Not only the warriors from the Advanced and Low-Level Groups but also those from the Genius Group had incredulous expressions on their faces.

Sword Marks five inches, that was the best performance so far!

A moment later, Jian Ruohan was ready once again, an overwhelming icy aura emanating from her, accompanied by a sword flash that burst forth, swift as lightning, with a sound as thunderous, striking the Sword Testing Stone.

Boom—

That sword strike caused the entire Sword Art Academy Arena to tremble thrice!

One could only imagine how powerful Jian Ruohan’s sword strike was!

Lin Bai, observing Jian Ruohan, chuckled and said, "It’s settled, this sword strike must have left at least eight-inch Sword Marks!"

Tang Bufan, utterly astounded, looked at Lin Bai and said, "Eight-inch Sword Marks, my heavens, isn’t this person a monster! Lin Bai, are you sure you’re not mistaken?"

Lin Bai gave a faint smile, neither affirming nor denying.

Minghong, sensing the extraordinary nature of Jian Ruohan’s sword strike, immediately focused his gaze, and said with satisfaction, "Jian Ruohan, your second sword stroke, eight-inch Sword Marks!"

"What!"

"Eight-inch Sword Marks!"

"The first sword five inches, the second eight inches! That’s terrifying!"

"Not only is this woman beautiful, but she’s also so powerful!"

"Eight-inch Sword Marks, it’s a certain victory, Jian Ruohan is definitely among the top ten in this assessment!"

All the warriors present, whether from the Genius Group or the Advanced and Low-Level Groups, gasped in unison.

Jian Ruohan looked at the eight-inch Sword Marks on the Sword Testing Stone and thought to herself, "Eight-inch Sword Marks, Lin Bai, I wonder how many inches you could leave on this Sword Testing Stone?"

"But I think it should be deeper than mine."

As she thought to herself.

Right at that moment, Jian Ruohan was taking her test.

Outside the Sword Art Academy Arena, there stood a pagoda from afar.

This pagoda was exquisitely built, appearing just like a sword tower from a distance!

It seemed like a Sharp Sword, thrust into the ground.

Atop the sword tower, on the very top floor, two old men stood.

Pei Ji said with a faint smile, "The dean truly has a discerning eye, picking out Jian Ruohan as a sword art prodigy the moment he saw her at the Famous Sword Manor!"

"These eight-inch Sword Marks are indeed a score that could rank within the top hundred of the Sword Art Academy over the last decade."

Pei Ji said with a smile.

The old man beside Pei Ji was none other than Dugu Yun.

Dugu Yun had said when parting with Lin Bai at the Famous Sword Manor that he was going to Lingnan to take care of some matters.

Now that Dugu Yun had reappeared in the Sword Art Academy, it was likely that the matters in Lingnan had been settled.

Dugu Yun glanced at Jian Ruohan and said with a light smile, "She is not much yet."

As he spoke these words, Dugu Yun’s gaze began to search the grounds of the Sword Art Academy.

Pei Ji, curious, looked at Dugu Yun and asked, "Dean, what are you looking for?"

Dugu Yun spoke with a look of concern, "I’m looking for someone. It’s strange; he is a Sword Cultivator, and it’s illogical that he wouldn’t choose the Sword Art Academy."

Pei Ji asked, "Dean, who are you looking for? Maybe I can help you search?"

Dugu Yun laughed lightly, "Never mind, he will appear when the time comes."

Inside the Sword Art Academy Arena.

After Jian Ruohan stepped down, only Longqing Feng and Yejian Qiu were left in the Genius Group.

Minghong asked, "Which of you two will go first?"

Yejian Qiu, with a slight smile, asked, "Brother Long, how about you go first?"

Longqing Feng chuckled softly and said, "Then I shall humbly comply."

He responded and approached the Sword Testing Stone.

He drew his Treasure Sword, concentrated, and struck a fierce blow upward!

Minghong looked intently, "The first strike, Sword Marks of seven inches!"

"Only seven inches?" Longqing Feng was clearly dissatisfied.

Immediately, Longqing Feng once again gathered the forces of nature and struck fiercely once more.

Crack!

A violent shaking that moved the earth and mountains followed!

Minghong looked again, exclaiming, "The second strike! Sword Marks of nine inches!"

"Good heavens!"

"Nine-inch Sword Marks, doesn’t that mean he’s even stronger than Jian Ruohan!"

"What a freakishly talented person!"

A group of Warriors, upon hearing of the nine-inch Sword Marks, were shocked and exclaimed in astonishment.

Longqing Feng smiled coldly, "Now that’s more like it."

"Brother Ye, it’s your turn. With your ability, I presume that your understanding of Divine Power is deeper than mine, right?"

Yejian Qiu said with a wry smile, "Brother Long’s nine-inch Sword Marks are like a legend come to life. I’m afraid my understanding of Divine Power couldn’t possibly keep up with yours."

Longqing Feng scoffed, "What are you talking about, Brother Ye? We haven’t even compared yet. How would you know that your understanding of Divine Power is not as profound as mine?"

"Enough idle talk, Brother Ye, please proceed."

Yejian Qiu walked up to the Sword Testing Stone with a faint smile.

Minghong reminded, "Yejian Qiu, you may begin once you’re ready."

"Understood!" Yejian Qiu smiled faintly and immediately drew his Treasure Sword, swinging it with an effortless flick!

A sword fell, without a trace of earth-shaking strength.

After the strike, Yejian Qiu instantly sheathed his sword and rejoined the Genius Group, saying, "This sword is my strongest strike; there’s no need for a second."

Minghong was taken aback, quickly turning with Lin Baoyu to look at the Sword Testing Stone.

What they saw took them by surprise, stunning both Minghong and Lin Baoyu!

Minghong exclaimed, "Sword Marks! Ten inches!"

As Minghong announced Yejian Qiu’s result, the crowd burst into exclamations once again.

Upon seeing Yejian Qiu’s stroke, Lin Bai instantly said, "He’s still hiding his strength!"