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In a moment of distraction, Ren Pingsheng found himself in the Chu King's Secret Realm. This place also had random teleportation, and many people were scattered across various corners of the secret realm. After glancing at two unfamiliar Outer Court disciples not far away, he chose a direction and left. The other two did the same; the primary task now was to find the Jade Tablet.
"This place is quite similar to the previous Azure Wind Secret Realm, but it seems a bit safer here. Although there are some Demon Beasts, at least there aren't those treacherous areas that can trap people," he concluded after a moment. Looking around, it appeared no different from the outside, just much smaller in area.
"The Elder said the Jade Tablet could be in an obvious place or a hidden one. I wonder when I'll come across it." Ren Pingsheng had been carefully observing everything around him, but unfortunately, he had not discovered any traces of the Jade Tablet. This made him lament his luck.
Over thirteen thousand disciples entered the Chu King's Secret Realm, and indeed some were fortunate enough to find a Jade Tablet as soon as they appeared; some even found more than one.
"Haha... it seems I am truly favored by heaven; I actually encountered a Jade Tablet right after arriving." A man looked at the Jade Tablet hanging from a tree branch and immediately beamed with joy. He leaped up and snatched the glowing blue Jade Tablet.
"Damn it, why can't this light be concealed?" He hid the Jade Tablet in his bosom, looking frustrated as he noticed his entire body was glowing blue. He had initially intended to keep the Jade Tablet hidden from others, but now it seemed completely impossible.
The glow of this Jade Tablet could not be hidden. This meant that once you obtained a Jade Tablet, everyone you encountered would know about it; such a glaring beacon would be visible to anyone unless they were blind. As for the reason behind this, only the Elders knew. Perhaps it was to encourage competition among disciples or to test their abilities.
The Elders did not mention this when they entered, but many who obtained a Jade Tablet were aware of it, leading those who originally planned to continue competing for Jade Tablets to change their minds and seek hiding places instead.
Unfortunately, there were still over ten thousand people present. Many encountered other disciples, leading to numerous skirmishes. However, very few disciples lost their lives; at most, they suffered serious injuries.
It wasn't that others were being merciful; rather, each person received a Transmission Stone upon entering. In life-threatening situations, as long as they crushed the Transmission Stone, they would automatically be teleported out. The Academy did not wish for these disciples to kill each other here. Of course, this also meant forfeiting their chance in the Bronze Ranking Hundred Man Battle.
"My luck!" Looking at the Intermediate Demon Beast before him, Ren Pingsheng couldn't help but sigh. While others easily stumbled upon Jade Tablets, he had yet to find one and now faced a Demon Beast instead.
"Golden Devouring Mouse; this guy is tough." Upon recognizing the Demon Beast before him, he grimaced. The Golden Devouring Mouse favored devouring metal ores and had become as hard as steel over the years; it was practically invulnerable to blades and weapons. Moreover, its teeth were exceptionally sharp; being bitten would surely result in severe injury or even loss of limbs.
"Squeak..." The Golden Devouring Mouse's long sharp teeth gleamed coldly. Its small eyes fixed greedily on Ren Pingsheng; it seemed to see him as food.
"Whoosh..." The Golden Devouring Mouse suddenly vanished, leaving behind a long afterimage in midair. Its sharp teeth were already inches from Ren Pingsheng's face, and he could clearly see its drool spilling out continuously.
"Clang clang..." In an instant, Ren Pingsheng drew his sword; his magical sword clashed with the Golden Devouring Mouse's teeth, sparking significantly upon impact. This demonstrated just how hard its teeth were. The Golden Devouring Mouse was quick on its feet; as soon as it landed, it reappeared beside him again, its sharp claws swinging fiercely through the air.
Ren Pingsheng continuously retreated, his sword repeatedly striking the Golden Devouring Mouse. Unfortunately, each hit merely sent it flying without inflicting any real damage.
"Oh, this guy is indeed impressive; with such a tough body, it can remain undefeated," Ren Pingsheng remarked, somewhat surprised. He had heard about the Golden Devouring Mouse's prowess before, but only now did he have a clear understanding of it.
"Too bad you ran into me; that's your misfortune." He sighed lightly as golden light gathered around his sword. In an instant, he unleashed thirteen strikes, all hitting the Golden Devouring Mouse. It let out a terrible scream and fell to the ground, struggling a couple of times before going still.
This move was Ren Pingsheng's perfected Seven Star Sword Technique, featuring thirteen consecutive strikes. He had also employed the Golden Realm in the process. This was a sudden inspiration of his. The destructive power of the Seven Star Sword Technique combined with the invincible sharpness of the Golden Realm was indeed a perfect match. This power was something even the Golden Devouring Mouse could not withstand.
"This is the inner core of a Demon Beast," Ren Pingsheng said as he dug out a dragon-eye-sized object from the small wound he had made, speaking to himself in astonishment. "But what is this?" Another object appeared in his hand, similar in size to the inner core but golden instead of white.
"Forget it; finding the Jade Tablet is more important right now." He decided not to dwell on these matters and put the objects away before leaving.
This assessment only lasted three days. If luck were truly against him, he might not encounter a Jade Tablet for one or two days. Therefore, he dared not delay too much.
"Uh, what's this?" Seeing a flickering blue light at the bottom of the stream, Ren Pingsheng's heart skipped a beat. The stream was shallow, only about half a meter deep. He immediately waded in and reached down to retrieve the object.
"Sure enough, it's a Jade Tablet; it seems my luck has turned around." By this time, it was already the second day, with only a day and a half left until the assessment ended. This meant that since he had killed the Golden Devouring Mouse, a whole day had passed; if calculated carefully, his luck could only be described as average.
"Now I can relax; having one Jade Tablet is enough to pass the assessment. However, this glow is quite bothersome; I need to be more cautious from here on." Ren Pingsheng noticed that he couldn't conceal the glow of the Jade Tablet but merely frowned before tucking it into his clothes. He also tried to store it in his Spatial Ring but found it wouldn't fit, so he had no choice but to give up on that idea.
"Hey, kid up ahead, stop! Hand over your Jade Tablet obediently. Otherwise, you won't escape some pain." The glow was indeed too eye-catching; within moments, it attracted some disciples looking to snatch it away.
Ren Pingsheng reluctantly halted as he faced three individuals: two High-Level Warriors and one Mid-Level Warrior. Their strength was decent among those present. However, none of them possessed a Jade Tablet despite half the time having passed; they were now coveting Ren Pingsheng's Jade Tablet.
"Sorry, this Jade Tablet is mine and I won't be giving it to you. If you want one, go find your own," he gently shook his head and vanished in an instant.
"Damn it! How dare he run! Chase him!" The three were furious and rushed after Ren Pingsheng's disappearing figure. A few minutes later, amidst some shadows, Ren Pingsheng reappeared. He had merely created an illusion for those three while hiding here all along.
"Haha... what an impressive Movement Technique! I'm impressed!" A figure emerged from afar, clapping their hands in admiration.
"Oh, I didn't expect there would be others here. What? Are you also here for the Jade Tablet?" Seeing the man who stepped forward, Ren Pingsheng's eyes flashed with surprise. This person had remarkable stealth skills; he hadn't noticed anyone else nearby. Perhaps it was because his attention had been focused on those three earlier. Nevertheless, this indicated how formidable this person was.
"I have no choice. To participate in the upcoming assessment, I need a Jade Tablet. So, hand over your Jade Tablet obediently! Even though I didn't make it onto the Bronze List, my ranking as Li Qi is still recognized at one hundred fifty. With your cultivation level, you are no match for me."
"Heh, even if you are in the Top One Hundred, this Jade Tablet won't be given to you. So don't waste your effort."
"Hmph, it seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Then I have no choice but to take action." Li Qi's expression darkened as he flashed forward, his sword sweeping like the wind, enveloping Ren Pingsheng.
Ren Pingsheng did not hesitate either; his sword danced continuously in defense, leaving no openings. He blocked all of Li Qi's attacks and, in the moment of Li Qi's astonishment, launched a sharp counterattack. The sword energy surged like a rainbow, forcing Li Qi into a flurry.
"Damn it." Li Qi roared, his body spinning as countless sword energies surged outward in all directions. The released momentum stirred the surrounding air, causing dust and leaves to shatter.
"You are no match for me; it's best if you leave!" Ren Pingsheng turned his sword, and gusts of wind gathered to form a massive wind dragon. The surrounding sword energies were torn apart and drawn into the wind dragon, leaving the area empty.
"This..." Li Qi's expression became somewhat dazed; this person was truly an intermediate warrior. It felt like he was fighting against a perfected realm warrior, completely at a disadvantage.
"Your strength is impressive; I admit I underestimated you this time." He cast a wary glance at Ren Pingsheng before turning to leave. Although they had only exchanged a few moves, he could sense that if they continued to fight, he would definitely lose. He had always trusted this instinctive feeling.
Ren Pingsheng sheathed his sword and did not pursue him further. While he was not afraid of high-level warriors, he also did not wish to create unnecessary enemies. He feared that the academy intended for them to compete with each other rather than kill one another; otherwise, they wouldn't have provided each person with a teleportation stone.
"Next, I'll just spend this day wisely." He smiled lightly and was about to seek out beasts for combat practice when he suddenly heard sounds of battle coming from afar.
"Seems like many people are fighting. It's not far; let's go take a look." For some unknown reason, Ren Pingsheng chose not to leave but headed toward the commotion instead.
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