Chapter 1042 1038: No Longer Hiding

"The rumors are indeed true; Ye Chen's Martial Arts Realm has already reached the Ninth Level of True Intent."

"Truly impressive!" exclaimed many True Disciples, their eyes fixed on Ye Chen as if they were gazing at a monster.

It's known that some among them, although having been True Disciples for many years, still haven't reached the Ninth Level of True Intent in Martial Arts.

Yet Ye Chen, only about twenty years old this year, had already achieved this.

This truly made them feel ashamed.

"Hmph! This Ye Chen must have had some miraculous encounter to enhance his understanding; otherwise, he couldn't have reached this step."

"That's right, if we had the same luck as him, we could also achieve it," sneered a True Disciple from the Jia Family, evidently dissatisfied.

As they knew, there exist rare elixirs and secret treasures in this world that can temporarily enhance a cultivator's understanding or even allow them to enter a state of Epiphany, causing a rapid advancement in their Martial Arts Realm.

Ye Chen likely had such a miraculous encounter.

In fact, their speculation was correct.

Ye Chen's high Martial Arts Realm was indeed due to the assistance of the Enlightenment Divine Tower.

Otherwise, without awakening a bloodline or special constitution, his speed in cultivating Martial Arts naturally wouldn't be that fast.

Buzz!

Just as everyone was discussing, another True Intent Domain appeared behind Ye Chen; it was clearly the Star Domain.

"Heavens! Another Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts, and it has also reached the Ninth Level of True Intent."

"Throughout the history of the Human King Hall, there are probably fewer than a handful who have mastered two Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts by the age of twenty," sighed many True Disciples.

Even Jia Lu and Nangong Hao revealed intense jealousy in their eyes.

Being ranked among the top ten True Disciples, their talent was exceptionally heaven-defying.

However, they only mastered Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts after becoming True Disciples.

Yet Ye Chen had already mastered two Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts while at the Profound Pill Realm.

This was certainly a significant blow to them.

"Hmph! I admit this Ye Chen is indeed somewhat capable, but he's not unmatched.

Among our core disciples of the Human King Hall, there are some who can achieve this, it's just that they don't need to take the True Disciple test," Jia Lu sneered.

"That's right, if those core disciples participated in the True Disciple test, many wouldn't be inferior to him," Nangong Hao added.

The True Disciple test usually needs to be taken by Inner Hall disciples.

Most core disciples in the Human King Hall are designated as core disciples from a young age.

So, they can directly become core disciples as long as they reach a certain realm, without needing to take the True Disciple test.

Otherwise, Ye Chen couldn't break the True Disciple test record.

"Senior Sister Bing'er, it seems Jia Lu and Nangong Hao are quite dissatisfied with Ye Chen! However, comparing Ye Chen to core disciples is, in a way, a recognition of Ye Chen's abilities." In the high skies, a mocking smile danced at Lan Ying's lips.

"Indeed! Young Master Ye Chen's speed in cultivating Martial Arts can indeed be compared to many core disciples, even I was slightly inferior to him back then," Bai Bing smiled gently, her face full of deep emotion.

She had awakened the Ice Evil Body from a young age, greatly enhancing her cultivation of Ice Attribute martial techniques.

Yet she only mastered two Ice Attribute Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts at the age of twenty-two, still slightly lacking compared to Ye Chen.

However, the more astonishing Ye Chen's performance, the happier she felt for him.

After all, as Ye Chen was her lifesaver, she naturally hoped for him to be as strong as possible.

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"Whether in physical strength, mana, or Martial Arts Realm, little friend Ye Chen is incredibly rare. If he had awakened an Upper Special Physique, I could directly promote him to a core disciple," Supreme Lord Bai Zhan thought with emotion.

In fact, Ye Chen's abilities in all aspects already qualified him to be compared to core disciples.

The only regret is that he awakened only a Middle Special Physique.

Otherwise, he could directly become a core disciple of the Human King Hall.

Unfortunately, the Human King Hall has always been regulated this way.

Those geniuses who can't awaken an Upper Special Physique need to pass another test to become core disciples.

Thus, even Supreme Lord Bai Zhan couldn't directly promote Ye Chen.

"Once Ye Chen's cultivation reaches the Nascent Soul Realm, he can take the core disciple test, and he should have a promising chance of success," Supreme Lord Bai Zhan's eyes glinted with anticipation.

By becoming a core disciple of the Human King Hall, he would receive full support from the Human King Hall.

Moreover, there would be hope for recommendation to some top academies among All Heavens and Myriad Realms for further cultivation.

After joining such an academy, one's future is almost limitless; even if one doesn't excel, they can become a high and mighty Divine Spirit.

In the history of the Human King Hall, some core disciples had completely altered their destinies through this means.

"Ye Chen, you have passed the test! From now on, you are a True Disciple of the Human King Hall," Elder Luo suddenly announced to the public at this time.

In his view, Ye Chen had demonstrated two Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts, which should already be his limit.

Remaining on the White Jade Battle Platform any longer would not hold much significance.

"Elder Luo, I haven't finished the test yet!" Ye Chen grinned, showing no intention of leaving the White Jade Battle Platform.

"What? Could it be that you have mastered another Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts?" Elder Luo shuddered, unable to believe his ears.

"Hmph! Ye Chen, stop pretending to be mysterious and come down quickly!" Sima Tian couldn't help but sneer, his mouth full of strong ridicule.

He simply couldn't believe that Ye Chen had mastered another Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Arts.

"Sima Tian, open your eyes wide and see if I'm pretending, Annihilation Domain, operate for me," Ye Chen smirked coldly.

Buzz!

The next moment, a crimson True Intent Domain emerged from behind him, enveloping the whole White Jade Battle Platform.

This domain was precisely the Annihilation Domain contained within the Annihilation Sword Technique.

At this moment, Ye Chen decided not to hide anymore.