Chapter 1473: Jade Sect Assessment

Chapter 1473: Chapter 1473: Jade Sect Assessment

The voice of Blood Slaughter sounded faintly: "If their will is firm, then they have a chance to become Blood Killing Guards. Even if they lack cultivation talent, if they can withstand the impact of the Blood Evil Pill, they will become Golden Core cultivators. They too can contribute to the Heaven and Earth catastrophe."

Yang Yan pursued further: "What if they can’t withstand it?"

Blood Slaughter’s voice suddenly grew colder. Turning his head to look into Yang Yan’s eyes, he slowly said: "If they cannot withstand it, it means death. Moreover, those who consume the Blood Evil Pill cannot break through further in this lifetime."

Yang Yan’s spirit was jolted, shocked by Blood Slaughter’s ruthlessness.

This ruthlessness wasn’t just directed at enemies, but also towards his own people, and seemingly himself.

Seeing Yang Yan’s expression pale, Blood Slaughter chuckled slightly and continued: "The Heaven and Earth catastrophe is approaching, we have no choice but to proceed this way. Cruel as it may be, survival of the fittest is the true Law of cultivation!"

"We offer them the power they desire, cutting off their future—how fair is that? Moreover, everything is voluntary. We do not make choices for them; it’s all in their own hands."

Yang Yan remained silent for a long time.

He knew it was indeed a helpless choice, yet he couldn’t quite reconcile with it in his heart.

Like a fish insignificant to the ocean, life and hope are everything to that fish.

Withered Wood Elder sighed faintly and reminded: "Time is nearly up, those who should come are almost here, prepare for the assessment!"

Though Yang Yan felt powerless, there was no better option, so he dejectedly followed Blood Slaughter and the others towards the academy gates.

Blood Slaughter looked at the large crowd gathered outside the academy for the assessment, and his sonorous voice rang out.

"You are here seeking entry to the War God Academy, yet only those with exceptional ability may enter."

"This place is meant to cultivate those who will resist the Heaven and Earth catastrophe in the future, and those of you without talent, I advise you to leave early!"

However, outside the academy, a quarter of an hour passed, and although many cultivators looked disheartened, not a single person left.

Blood Slaughter nodded slightly, continuing: "Good! Not one of you has left, showing that you all harbor a sincere heart willing to protect your homeland."

"Though you may lack talent, if you successfully pass the heart trial we have set, you can become Blood Killing Guards."

"Moreover, you must consume the Blood Evil Pill. Once taken, regardless of talent, you can reach the Golden Core Stage, but cannot break through further in this lifetime."

Suddenly, those who were disheartened couldn’t help but show joy in their eyes.

To them, ordinary folk who rarely had the chance to encounter advanced cultivation techniques, becoming Golden Core cultivators was already enough to make them delighted.

As for higher levels, since cultivation was hopeless, what more was there to say?

Blood Slaughter nodded, then waved his sleeve. Radiant light shot from the academy entrance, and amidst a slight tremor, a giant portal appeared.

Crafted entirely from top-quality jade with intricate array patterns shimmering on it.

Yang Yan looked up and recognized it as the Spirit Testing Array, but it was more complex.

It could simultaneously display many cultivators’ cultivation aptitude.

Immediately after, Blood Slaughter waved again, and a thousand-foot high white jade staircase appeared before them.

Yang Yan didn’t know what it was, eyeing Blood Slaughter with some suspicion.

Not just him, except for a few powerful figures, others were also puzzled, looking at Blood Slaughter awaiting his explanation.

Blood Slaughter, stern-faced, explained: "This Jade Gate can test your aptitude. As you enter, it will automatically assess your aptitude."

"The subsequent staircase is for the heart trial, filled with illusions continuously. Those with qualified aptitude need only walk a hundred feet; those unqualified will be automatically expelled."

"Moreover, walking five hundred feet qualifies you to join the Blood Killing Guard. If you complete the entire stairway, even if you lack aptitude, we will train you diligently."

As Blood Slaughter’s words ended, those waiting for the assessment began to whisper among themselves.

Blood Slaughter scanned the crowd and suddenly snorted coldly, announcing loudly:

"The assessment begins now! Silence!"

The crowd instantly quieted; with someone leading in front, they all hurried step by step towards the Jade Gate.

Due to the large numbers, frictions and disputes inevitably arose.

Blood Slaughter frowned. With a cold snort, those who initiated the disputes were expelled from the Jade Gate.

Soon, the entire queue halted, and everyone fell silent as if shocked.

Blood Slaughter declared harshly: "Further disputes will result in disqualification from the assessment."

Only then did the people remember, forming orderly lines, quietly proceeding within the Jade Gate.

Yang Yan couldn’t help but ask: "Lord Blood Slaughter, how exactly do we select aptitude?"

Blood Slaughter gazed at the Jade Gate and slowly said: "Those tested may emit five types of light: white, red, blue, gold, and purple. Blue signifies qualification; the farther along, the better the aptitude."

Yang Yan nodded in understanding, his gaze fixed on the front of the Jade Gate.

At that moment, the first ray of light lit up within the gate.

Buzz—

The Jade Gate trembled slightly, and dazzling gold shot towards the sky, mixed with a faint trace of purple.

The youth from the fishing village with slightly tattered clothes was the source.

The youth’s face lit up with delight, then clenched his fist slightly, took a deep breath, and continued towards the jade staircase.

Blood Slaughter couldn’t help but pause and said: "Unexpectedly, such a talent appeared right at the start. I wonder if his disposition can pass the heart trial."

Yang Yan watched the youth, seeing determination glowing in his eyes, said deeply: "This person will surely pass the test. In his eyes, I saw the will to not yield to the heavens."

Blood Slaughter glanced at Yang Yan with some doubt, then chuckled slightly.

Clearly, he believed Yang Yan was speaking from sentiment.

Yet when looking at the youth again, his eyes also carried a hint of undeniable expectation.

Immediately, Blood Slaughter reminded the crowd once more: "The Jade Gate displays five colors, categorized as white, red, blue, gold, and purple. The farther back, the higher the aptitude, qualified at blue. Do your best!"

In the Jade Gate, lights flickered constantly, mostly white.

A small portion was red, only a few reached blue.

As for the other colors, they were much rarer, causing considerable astonishment whenever they appeared.

As more people entered, the first batch of cultivators to step onto the jade staircase already found some unable to continue.

One by one, their faces pale, each step trembling, their garments soaked in sweat.

Bang!

With the first person collapsing, a chain reaction occurred, more and more people fell on the staircase.

Blood Slaughter and others promptly used spiritual power to send them to rest.