Chapter 996: 468: Inauguration!_3

Chapter 996: Chapter 468: Inauguration!_3

The Earth Demon Beast originates from Dusk Star.

On that planet, monsters with Mythology Entries are everywhere, and no one has ever been spared!

As for the king species, there is no need to elaborate further.

The Three-eyed Demon is also an exceptionally powerful species in the Cosmic Council.

Without a doubt—

These monsters possess insanely high combat capabilities!

No wonder such a heavy metal door had to be installed.

But—

Does a mere mortal really have to defeat a king species to get a job here?

It shouldn’t be that harsh, right?

That female voice echoed again:

“Making the right choice of opponent is the most fundamental survival skill.”

“You must select a creature from these known and unknown monsters, one that you feel you can defeat.”

“Win the battle, and you pass the first round of selection.”

“Your choice, combat skill, and degree of victory will determine your initial profession.”

“Begin!”

The female voice disappeared.

In the vast hall, only Shen Ye remained.

Along with rows upon rows of cultivation pods.

Shen Ye took a stroll around.

Sure enough, he saw a lion.

The lion was also sealed in a cultivation pod, slumbering peacefully.

Dad always said, when unsure what to pick, choose a lion; at least it ensures survival.

—But I don’t need that.

The monsters here, most of them I recognize.

So.

The real question is something else entirely.

Seventeen-year-old Shen Ye possesses the strength of the Sixteenth Layer of the Law Realm.

What kind of opponent should he choose?

This choice needs to be extremely wise, ensuring he can barely defeat the monster, rather than picking one that’s far beyond his strength.

—The first test evaluates combat perception!

Shen Ye walked up to the king species.

No—

The king species is too strong.

Shen Ye is a Shadow Blade Master.

Even with the mastery of the Long Resentment Sword Technique, defeating a king species head-on would still require the use of entries.

The Truth Entry must not be exposed.

He stepped forward, moving toward the Three-eyed Demon.

The Three-eyed Demon excels in Spiritual Techniques.

Similarly, the Truth can’t be used.

Without the Truth, he only has the strength of the Sixteenth Layer of the Law Realm.

If it manages to control him, expose his memory, or slip out something he shouldn’t, it would spell doom.

Shen Ye kept walking ahead.

Hmm?

He suddenly halted.

Why is there a Nightmare World entity here!

In the cultivation pod opposite him, a centaur floated in the cultivation fluid, eyes closed, immersed in slumber.

Shen Ye’s gaze glimmered.

“Karula…”

He whispered softly.

The Technique Spirit—

The Centaur Karula descended upon him, peering forward through his line of sight.

“It’s already dead; this is a puppet corpse.”

“However, if you destroy its form, the Earth Essence within its body will automatically dissipate into the soil, and I can extract it.”

Seeing the corpse of its kin, this Earth Demigod spoke, its voice tinged with suppressed rage.

Shen Ye asked, “Does the centaur have any weaknesses?”

Karula quickly replied, “This is a corpse puppet, so its initial moves will lack fluidity. Furthermore, centaurs chant the Earth Hymn at the start of battle, praying for strength augmentation.”

“Also, its strength should be around the Seventeenth Layer of the Law Realm.”

“The best opportunity lies at the beginning of the battle—”

“Make sure not to let it unleash all its powers, or things will get troublesome.”

Shen Ye listened silently.

Hearing the battle pointers from the Earth Demigod Karula instilled some confidence.

—It can be fought.

Moreover—

Seeing king species and Earth Demon Beasts here is not surprising.

But why are Nightmare Creatures present?

This mystery must be unraveled.

Shen Ye extended a hand, pressing buttons on the console beside the cultivation pod.

“I choose this one.”

He declared.

All the cultivation pods slowly sank into the ground.

Only the centaur’s pod remained, its container quickly drained of cultivation fluid.

The female voice echoed again:

“Combat begins.”

Click!

The cultivation pod opened.

The centaur opened its eyes and drew a massive sword out of the void, shouting:

“Grant me strength, Earth Mother—”

In the void.

Something seemed to flash momentarily.

The Shadow Blade Master’s “Light Dispersion”!

All light was driven away, making this strike imperceptible and invisible.

The centaur roared furiously, forced to interrupt its chant and place its massive sword before itself.

Clang—

Amidst the trembling sound, the long blade in Shen Ye’s hand shattered immediately.

It was a normal long blade Shen Shi’an had acquired for this test.

—But the Long Hatred Saber Technique had initiated!

Suddenly, the void blossomed with strands of fierce sword light, surging toward the centaur.

The centaur, its actions somewhat sluggish, stepped back and once again raised its massive sword to block the sword lights.

Yet the sword lights surged like tidal waves to its feet.

Shadow Blade Master, Professional Skill “Shadow Capture”!

Attacking the shadow is counted as inflicting equivalent damage on the target!

Hundreds of sword lights tore through the shadow.

The centaur’s body was sliced into hundreds of pieces mid-air, flung outward to collide against the metal wall hundreds of meters away, blossoming into crimson flowers.

Thud.

The corpse fell to the ground, lifeless.

Combat ended.

—As expected, just as Karula said, unleash your full strength right from the start!

“Ah, my blade broke. It broke during the test, can I get a replacement?”

Shen Ye scratched his head, holding up the shattered long blade and asking.

Rumbling—

The heavy metal door in front slowly opened.

Shen Ye stepped out, finding several other teenagers standing there.

Apparently, they were also participating in the examination today.

The female voice echoed again:

“Please wait briefly; your rating will be generated shortly.”

“After the rating is determined, you will be given supplementary weapons.”

Shen Ye stood there, waiting.

Soon, someone came forward holding a jade-like short sword.

Two rows of powerful professionals lined up on either side, encircling the teenagers tightly.

The tension of the moment was palpable.

The figure at the forefront spoke:

“Everyone.”

“A part of our world is, in fact, under the control of the ‘Gatekeeper’.”

“This Divine Artifact has a certain probability of harming the ‘Gatekeeper,’ even killing him.”

The teenagers exchanged glances.

One of them couldn’t help asking, “Can it really harm him?”

“Yes, there’s a certain probability,” the leader replied.

“Is the Gatekeeper human or monster?” another teen asked.

“Legend has it, he’s human.”

Killing a person?

The teenagers hesitated.

The leader amplified his tone and said:

“Before taking up your profession, you must prove your loyalty after awakening your memory.”

“Thrust the Divine Artifact into the void; this act carries a certain probability of harming the ‘Gatekeeper,’ identifying you as his enemy.”

“But this act also symbolizes your unwavering stance.”

“Only then are you worthy of the trust of the world and civilization.”

“Begin!”

Before the words even settled.

Shen Ye was the first to step forward, grabbing the short sword and fiercely thrusting it into the void.