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Chapter 27: Not Cheating [Vote and Collect]
Chapter 27: Not Cheating [Vote and Collect]
A frown appeared on someone's face.
"I've heard of some of these names before; they're prodigies who are once-in-a-generation talents. But who is this Fang Che, and when did he emerge?"
Someone else voiced their confusion.
An elder with white-streaked hair furrowed his brows, "Moreover, these results are too bizarre. Jumping from thirty-nine to ninety-one, all by increments of two, indicates that he's been killing fifth-rank beasts. Killing twenty-six fifth-rank beasts in a row? Even setting aside the idea of a beast horde, what cultivation level could allow someone to slaughter fifth-rank beasts so effortlessly?"
"If he's taking the Martial Arts Academy entrance exam, he hasn't even entered the academy yet, so he's probably just a Master at best. How is this possible?"
Everyone shook their heads; only a Martial Sovereign could accomplish such a feat.
"Could he be cheating?"
"Cheating is impossible. If he were, it would have been reported by now. But the examiner hasn't reported anything yet."
In the forest, two figures dressed in black stood at a distance, high up in the trees, their faces filled with disbelief as they watched the scene unfold.
It was a canyon.
Countless Bloodtooth Wolves were rushing eagerly into the canyon.
Some of the wolves, even those far away, had activated their innate divine abilities, riding the wind in their haste to enter.
In the canyon, an incense stick burned at the base of a cliff.
To enter the canyon, one had to navigate a path blocked by several large boulders, twisting and turning seven times.
The narrow path allowed only one wolf to pass at a time, and even then, they had to proceed with caution to avoid colliding with the rocks.
That cunning young man was waiting at the last turn, standing on the edge of the cliff, a wind steel longsword in his hand. Below him, the incense stick emitted a scent that irresistibly attracted the Spirit Beasts. He guided them along the winding path.
As a wolf eagerly approached, its head barely poked out before it was struck down by a sword.
The wolf died without shedding blood, but its life and soul were severed simultaneously.
Then, with a small knife, he dug out the beast core and collected a few drops of blood, which he then transferred into the nameplate.
He kicked the wolf's corpse off the cliff.
Another wolf approached, and he repeated the process—a sword strike, a dig, a drop, and a kick.
His movements were swift and fluid, like a skilled worker who had been doing this for decades.
One fifth-rank wolf after another fell to his blade.
Fang Che worked efficiently, his actions precise and clean.
However, the two Martial Arts Academy instructors watching him grew increasingly speechless, their mouths agape, unable to voice their thoughts.
"Is this cheating?" one of them transmitted in disbelief.
The other instructor felt the same, his mouth dry, "This... this isn't really cheating."
"Huh?"
"Because, from start to finish, he's been in combat. Although the battles were easier than expected, he's genuinely fighting and killing."
As he spoke, the instructor felt a slight soreness in his throat.
Both men fell silent.
Was Fang Che really fighting? Yes.
But compared to other Heaven's Jewels, his 'combat' was far too... relaxed.
Those with the same cultivation level as him would struggle to defeat even one of these wolves, and they'd likely sustain injuries in the process.
Yet Fang Che's method—a sword strike, a dig, a drop, and a toss—was effortless, like dipping a steamed bun in garlic sauce.
But they couldn't call it cheating!
Qian San Jiang, who was also observing, had his mouth wide open in astonishment. He muttered, "Holy shit... this kid is so damn creative, I've never seen anything like this before..."
Fantiantiao was equally amazed, his eyes wide, "Damn, what a talent!"
...
The cliff wasn't very high, only two to three hundred meters, but from above, it was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see the bottom.
At the base of the cliff, countless bones lay in piles on the ground.
The falling wolf corpses landed silently, but as they lay there, blood began to seep out.
The blood disappeared upon contact with the ground.
As the blood flowed, the wolf corpses lost their luster, but the energy within their flesh and bones continued to seep out, soaking into the earth.
Eventually, even the wolf pelts became loose and limp, as if they had rotted for days, ready to disintegrate with the slightest breath. Only the fur remained intact and vibrant.
Even if someone climbed down the cliff and noticed these corpses, they wouldn't realize that the wolves had actually died; they simply appeared unchanged.
Throughout the forest, in numerous locations, the same scene was playing out. Wherever there were corpses, the energy was seeping into the ground, flowing in a specific direction.
But no one paid any attention.
After Fang Che finished off the wolves, he continued to scan his surroundings, feeling that something was amiss, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
...
Deep underground, several hundred meters below, lay a broken body, seemingly dead for an unknown number of years, yet it hadn't decayed.
Countless strands of blood essence permeated from various directions, constantly converging towards the body.
Like a trickling stream, it gathered towards the vast sea.
Over time, an unknown amount was absorbed, and there was no visible change, except for a slightly denser aura of blood vortex energy surrounding the body.
...
White Cloud Academy.
Everyone had a dumbfounded expression as they witnessed the name Fang Che's points skyrocketing on the leaderboard.
Starting from ninety-one points, the score surged to two hundred and one, then paused momentarily before continuing its ascent.
The points kept increasing until they reached two hundred and ninety-nine.
Finally, they stopped.
The score remained at the top, towering over the rest.
So far, the second-place holder, Qiu Yunshang, had only accumulated seventy-seven points.
The gap between the two was like the difference between heaven and earth!
And Fang Che's points never moved again.
The white-bearded vice-dean quickly issued an order: "Fang Che should have finished earning points. Check which beasts he killed, and ask the instructors who escorted the martial students here about this matter."
Soon, the cores were teleported and piled up on the ground.
A pile of them.
"All Bloodtooth Wolves?"
The teachers at White Cloud Academy were all stunned.
After a long while, the white-bearded vice-dean stomped his feet, "This time, this kid must have gotten lucky! Bloodtooth Wolves have a fatal weakness, which is the Soothing Spirit Herb..."
Just then, a message arrived from the front, "Fang Che used the Spirit Beast Soul Incense, and it seems..."
The other teachers looked at each other in disbelief.
How could this be?
"What should we do now?"
"What else can we do?"
The white-bearded vice-dean stomped his feet again, "Well, he didn't cheat, so we can only accept it! Sigh... When this kid enters the academy, I'll see what he's up to."
He left, huffing and puffing with his hands behind his back.
A report came from outside, "Headmaster, there's a secret message."
The headmaster replied, "Bring it here."
A moment later, in his study, the headmaster gazed at a piece of paper.
The four characters on the paper were rapidly fading: "Pay attention to Fang Che."
The headmaster's eyes held a profound gaze.
...
As expected by the academy,
After Fang Che's points reached two hundred and ninety-nine for killing beasts, he stopped the slaughter.
Although the Spirit Beast Soul Incense was running low, Bloodtooth Wolves continued to arrive in waves.
But Fang Che no longer wished to continue killing.
The points were sufficient.
Over two hundred points meant a free pass without an exam.
Continuing to kill had little significance.
Moreover, staying here made him feel uneasy, an indescribable discomfort that made him want to leave immediately.
Even hearing his heartbeat here made him feel anxious.
This feeling was just too off.
There must be an immense danger! So, with the points secured, he decided to leave immediately!
...
Wei Zihao felt lucky to have discovered a spirit ginseng while slaying beasts, guarded by a sixth-rank apex beast.
Unable to defeat it himself, Wei Zihao offered a substantial reward and teamed up with over ten martial students to slay the beast.
None of the others noticed the spirit ginseng, and Wei Zihao rejoiced secretly.
As the beast was about to be killed, Wei Zihao would fulfill his promise of a monetary reward. Then, he could quietly become rich by letting them fight for the points.
Amidst the splattering blood and the beast's agonizing screams, its flesh and blood flew, and the martial students rejoiced, knowing success was within reach. They all put in extra effort.
Just then, a black shadow swiftly glided past with a whoosh.
Suddenly, the shadow exclaimed in surprise and flew back.
It perched on a tall tree branch nearby, its eyes gleaming as it stroked its chin, "Hey, this is not bad."
It was Fang Che.
Wei Zihao was delighted and said, "Brother Fang, please lend a hand and help us kill this beast. Wei will definitely reward you handsomely!"
Fang Che laughed, "Sure, then how about that Wisdom Blood Spirit Ginseng?"
"Wisdom Blood Spirit Ginseng?"
Kang Zijian, who was in the midst of the battle, flipped out of the arena, his face full of confusion, "What Wisdom Blood Spirit Ginseng?"
The other students also stopped fighting.
"What Wisdom Blood Spirit Ginseng?"
"Isn't it a sixth-rank apex beast?"
"Ginseng? What's going on here?"
"..."
Wei Zihao's eyes widened, his face filled with shock.
He even paused for a moment before reacting, and his teeth almost shattered from clenching his jaw.
He never expected that by casually inviting Fang Che, such a huge problem would arise.
This guy, with just one sentence, revealed the existence of the rare Wisdom Blood Spirit Ginseng, a precious genius treasure!
This was simply unbelievable!
His eyes glared at Fang Che as if they were spitting fire, wishing to tear out his mouth.
How could your mouth be so shameless?
Fang Che looked innocent and said to Kang Zijian and the others, "What's wrong? Weren't you all after the Wisdom Blood Spirit Ginseng? You were fighting so passionately; I thought you wanted to obtain that Wisdom Blood Spirit Ginseng that can enhance one's talent after consumption."
He clicked his tongue, "It's indeed a fantastic thing. It's already turned red, and after consuming it, a talent enhancement is guaranteed!"
...
(End of Chapter)
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