The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1090: Chapter 1090 Jing Yan’s Assessment

Each round of assessments proceeded one after another, and each battle didn’t last long.

The martial artists participating in the assessment, upon realizing they stood no chance of defeating the puppet, would proactively withdraw from the evaluation. There was no choice, as Zheng Guang’s previous example was right in front of them. Being killed by a puppet, even if the divine soul body could remain, almost equaled a death sentence on the martial path for the rest of one’s life.

”Next, Jing Yu’s assessment!”

When Li Yun called out the name Jing Yu, the breathing of the crowd around the plaza visibly halted.

Jing Yu?

Jing Yan had heard of this name before as well.

Within the Fourth Palace, Jing Yu’s reputation was undoubtedly prominent. Jing Yu was also a member of the Water Moon Department of the Fourth Palace.

This person had an exceptionally high martial arts talent, having trained for less than ten thousand years. He had even once entered the top ten of the Tianhua Ranking.

Jing Yan squinted slightly as he watched the figure walking to the opposite of the puppet. Jing Yu was not tall, had a rather delicate appearance, and looked very young. In his hand, he held a water-blue longsword, likely at the divine artifact level.

”Lord Director, I am ready to start the assessment,” Jing Yu said, looking up at Li Yun and the others.

”Hmm, then let’s begin!” Li Yun nodded.

Jing Yu and the three-headed six-armed puppet launched their attacks simultaneously.

The longsword in Jing Yu’s hand seemed to transform into a vast blue ocean. Streams of blue light waves were dazzlingly beautiful. Under the cascade of these rippling blue light halos, the movements of the three-headed six-armed puppet slowed considerably.

Weak Water Divine Ability!

The divine skill Jing Yu wielded was precisely the Weak Water Divine Ability, an exceedingly powerful divine ability. This skill, comparable to the Sword Intent Divine Ability, was a first-class divine power. Judging by its power, it was at least at the second realm of the Weak Water Divine Ability.

Jing Yu’s attacks were neither rushed nor slow; each strike was leisurely and smooth. His face was calm and unperturbed, as if the mighty three-headed six-armed puppet in front of him posed no pressure at all.

The three-headed six-armed puppet was suppressed, roaring angrily.

Nevertheless, it could never break free from the blue light screen.

One sword, two swords, three swords...

When Jing Yu executed the seventh sword, the three-headed six-armed puppet collapsed with a loud crash. The entire plaza trembled suddenly.

At the same time, a sound of gasping for air echoed from many of the onlookers.

Many people’s eyes turned fiery, bright flashes flickering within them.

Mighty!

The formidable strength displayed by Jing Yu inspired a desire for reverence among people.

Even Li Yun and others showed expressions of admiration.

However, amidst the entire scene of exaltation, Jing Yu remained calm, sheathing his water-blue divine artifact longsword, standing there. The robe on his body fluttered in the wind.

”Jing Yu has passed the assessment and successfully advanced to the Fifth Palace,” Li Yun announced Jing Yu’s assessment result with a smile.

”Thank you, Lord Director!” Jing Yu cupped his hands, speaking in a light tone.

He then walked to the side.

”Brother Jing Yu is indeed formidable!”

”Naturally, within the Fourth Palace, Brother Jing Yu is the first below a True God. It is said that even some one-star True Gods are not his match.”

”This is true, I have accurate information. Brother Jing Yu once fought against a one-star True God and defeated that one-star True God.”

Many martial artists voiced their admiration in discussion.

The assessment continued.

Martial artists, one by one, continued to step onto the stage for battle.

”Next, Jing Yan’s assessment,” Li Yun’s voice sounded.

”It’s my turn!” Jing Yan’s corners of his mouth slightly curled up.

Finally... it was Jing Yan’s turn to participate in the assessment!

”Brother Jing Yan, be extremely careful. If it is unfeasible, you must abandon it promptly,” Tan Bin said with a tense tone.

If Jing Yan were to die at the hands of the three-headed six-armed puppet, it would matter not only to Jing Yan but also to the Qingmu Department, especially the Fourth Palace Qingmu Department. Jing Yan’s demise would be a significant loss to the Fourth Palace Qingmu Department.

”I understand.” Jing Yan nodded to Tan Bin, stepping forward simultaneously.

A multitude of gazes suddenly focused on Jing Yan. Jing Yan could feel that these gazes included some filled with mocking ridicule. To many, Jing Yan seemed overly impetuous.

Jing Yan’s talent was highly regarded, that much everyone admitted. But the problem was, Jing Yan had only been in the Fourth Palace for how long? Just over a decade, and already he wanted to advance to the Fifth Palace?

If Jing Yan had cultivated for a longer time in the Fourth Palace, not necessarily thousands of years, but even a few hundred years, the individuals in the Fourth Palace wouldn’t hold such hostility towards him.

After just ten years in the Fourth Palace, participating in the assessment for promotion to the Fifth Palace, how could others handle that? Were all others worthless, and only Jing Yan a genius?

Jing Yan stood firm across from the three-headed six-armed puppet.

”Jing Yan, you now have the opportunity to forgo participation in the assessment. If you insist on participating, you might be killed by the three-headed six-armed puppet,” Li Yun told Jing Yan.

Before each martial artist took part in the assessment, just before battling the three-headed six-armed puppet, Li Yun would always ask this question.

”I insist on participating in the assessment and am ready,” Jing Yan replied.

”Hmm, then let’s begin!” Li Yun nodded.

”Minister Li Yun, this martial artist Jing Yan possesses an astounding talent; he’s not even two hundred years old yet and is already at the Nine Stars Void God level,” said the Fourth Palace Assessment Department Director with a smile.

”Hmm, I know of Jing Yan. His talent shouldn’t be inferior to Jing Yu. At the age of two hundred, Jing Yu was far from reaching the Nine Stars Void God realm,” Li Yun nodded, smiling.

”Indeed! However, to pass the Fifth Palace promotion assessment, reaching merely the Nine Stars Void God realm is insufficient. There are indeed quite a few Nine Stars Void Gods in the Fourth Palace. But those who can pass the promotion assessment are as rare as the phoenix’s feather or unicorn’s horn,” the Fourth Palace Assessment Department Director shook his head.

”Failure isn’t frightening; what’s frightening is never rising after a failure. I hope this Jing Yan’s mental state won’t be that fragile,” Li Yun said, watching Jing Yan.

At this moment, Jing Yan and the three-headed six-armed puppet had initiated movements.

The Colorful Cloud Sword was held in Jing Yan’s hand. Jing Yan’s eyes focused intently on the three-headed six-armed puppet.

The puppet brandished its six arms; the six weapons in its grasp each creating waves. Each wave was filled with vast power of laws.

In an instant, only a few dozen meters separated the person and the puppet.

A streak of colorful sword light emerged from Jing Yan’s Colorful Cloud Sword, sweeping towards the three-headed six-armed puppet.

The powerful second realm Sword Intent Divine Ability brutally suppressed the air from the void. When the power of the Sword Intent Divine Ability covered the three-headed six-armed puppet, the puppet’s movement showed an imperceptible sluggishness.

”Boom!”

A loud noise echoed out.

The three-headed six-armed puppet had three weapons crash against the colorful sword light. This loud explosion occurred the moment the three weapons clashed with the colorful sword light.