Chapter 942 - 942 41 Striking it Rich Divine Martial Boot

Chapter 942: Chapter 41: Striking it Rich! Divine Martial Boot Camp Begins_5 Chapter 942: Chapter 41: Striking it Rich! Divine Martial Boot Camp Begins_5 “Fierce Beast? Do you mean a Biochemical Beast?” the Artifact Spirit questioned, “Coming from Number 37 Conscription Point, the distance isn’t far, and there are patrols along the way to maintain public order. Could it be that there has been a Biochemical Beast riot? Do you have evidence?”

“Here, this is the Sky Mechanism Recording Disk, which I recorded not long ago, featuring the battle with a Level Seven Great Yao.” Wang Shouzhe took out the Sky Mechanism Recording Disk and played the recording for the Artifact Spirit, “That place is only three thousand miles from here, do you think I, in the Vital Energy Refining Realm, would have had a chance to get through without cultivation, without fighting my way here?”

In fact, Wang Shouzhe had always worried about being late and not being recognized as an elite soldier. Therefore, in order to find a reason, he also thought of an excuse and evidence.

Generally speaking, Artifact Spirits are quite procedural, and if one would be penalized for being late, there must also be special cases.

“How could there be a wild Biochemical Beast blocking the way? Reserve Elite Soldier Wang Shouzhe, you may lodge a complaint about this matter with the relevant departments and obtain compensation,” the Artifact Spirit suggested, thereby accepting his reason, “According to the management regulations of the reporting time for new recruits, if there is an irresistible factor causing lateness, the reporting time can be delayed, so your reason is valid.”

“Reserve Elite Soldier Wang Shouzhe, welcome to Shenwu Army No.5 New Recruits Training Camp. Other family members accompanying enlistment can rest at the family guesthouse for no more than ten days before they must leave on their own.”

The Artifact Spirit of Shenwu Army No.37 Conscription Point addressed each elite soldier respectfully, but upon arrival here, such courteous treatment was no longer afforded.

“Wait, there’s more than one of us here to register.” Wang Shouzhe pulled over his wife Liu Ruolan and gestured to Wang Luo Jing and Wang Luoqiu.

“Reserve Elite Soldier Liu Ruolan, welcome to join…” “Reserve Elite Soldier Wang Luo Jing…” “Reserve Elite Soldier Wang Luoqiu…”

Four reserve elite soldiers in a row didn’t make the Artifact Spirit excited at all. After all, first, she is just an Artifact Spirit, and second, she had probably seen a lot before. Wang Shouzhe believed that although elite soldiers have some status in the Divine Martial Dynasty, they are not particularly rare.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t be given the title of soldier!

However, those in the Wang family who obtained the qualification for reserve elite soldiers were not limited to these few; there were also Wang Liyao and Wang Zong’an. Originally, Wang Zong’an’s bloodline was Top Grade Class C, just a bit short of passing the fourth barrier. However, he had a stroke of incredibly good luck and was promoted by the Longevity Tree, achieving a top-quality Ding Grade bloodline.

With a top-quality Ding Grade bloodline, Wang Zong’an did not rush to break through to the Spirit Platform Realm but went to challenge the fourth barrier again. With the peak of the Vital Energy Refining Realm plus a Threefold Yimu bloodline, he easily passed the barrier.

Unfortunately, Wang Zong’an did not receive any prizes or treasures at the third or fourth barriers.

However, the Artifact Spirit of Number 37 Conscription Point promised that the rewards would be compensated for after arriving at the new recruits training camp.

There are no few Sky Prides in the Wang family, but many no longer have the chance to participate. In fact, even if they did participate, it would be difficult, as Sky Prides normally pass the third barrier rather easily.

But to pass the fourth barrier requires either a Sky Pride with relatively strong combat power, or simply a Great Heavenly Proud.

Wang Shouzhe guessed that during the Divine Martial Dynasty Era, unless a Sky Pride was exceptionally weak, they would normally pass the fourth barrier. After all, that era was too advanced, with battle experience and techniques, even Profound Martial fighting techniques, being stronger than they are now.

The criteria for the fourth barrier at the conscription point is based on the combat power of a typical Sky Pride from the Divine Martial Dynasty.

So, Wang Shouzhe said to the Artifact Spirit, “Miss Artifact Spirit, we have another clan member here who has qualified as a War Soldier. However, he is a Legacy Pearl, with bloodline talent reaching that of a Sky Pride. At the time of testing, his Profound Martial fighting technique was not well cultivated. Do you think it’s possible for us to arrange a supplementary test here in the camp?”

“What is a Sky Pride?” the Artifact Spirit asked, not understanding. Evidently, during the Divine Martial Dynasty Era, there was no such classification of Sky Prides.

“It refers to someone with a Top Grade bloodline talent and who has awakened a double-layered bloodline at the Qi Refinement Realm,” Wang Shouzhe explained.

“Oh, you mean a Top Grade bloodline. Hmm, normally those with Top Grade bloodlines should be able to reach the level of an elite soldier. If they failed the test, there must be some shortcomings,” the Artifact Spirit seriously said, “According to the regulations, we cannot enroll such a person retrospectively.”

“Here’s the situation,” Wang Shouzhe knew this Artifact Spirit was still reasonable and explained again, “Mainly, we are from a poor family, and although some have a bit of talent and bloodline, they have not received proper training, leading to a weaker combat ability compared to others. Sigh… it’s all because our family is too poor… we’ve held the kid back too much.”

Wang Zongchang, standing by, broke out in cold sweat, as his Fourth Uncle was spinning tales even to the Artifact Spirit for the sake of securing him an opportunity.

Poor family… If the other families were to hear this, they would likely be enraged to the point of spitting blood three liters.

However, to go along with Fourth Uncle, Wang Zongchang put on a pitiable look, “Yes, yes, Artifact Spirit Sister, our family is too poor.”

“Being poor is no excuse. Our Divine Martial Dynasty has implemented compulsory education for all citizens. All resource consumption is supported by local government subsidies. You mustn’t have tried hard enough. You have top-grade bloodline talent but still failed to pass the elite soldier qualification assessment.” Artifact Spirit Sister’s voice sounded somewhat angry at his lack of effort, “For someone who doesn’t strive like you, I won’t make an exception.”

An exception?

As soon as Wang Shouzhe heard this, it seemed there might be hope. As long as Artifact Spirit Sister had the authority to make exceptions, he immediately said, “Artifact Spirit, the situation is like this. Look at our family, we have several children with decent talent, and cultivation consumes a lot every day. The resources subsidized by the local government are hardly enough. Therefore, Zongchang, for the sake of us with better talent and younger age, started working at a young age to earn money to supplement our cultivation~~ This has delayed his own cultivation, hasn’t it? Just look at him, his face has become so tanned. Sigh, he used to be a handsome child.”

Fourth Uncle… Wang Zongchang felt a little bitter. I’m tan because I’ve been adventuring in the wilderness, contributing to the family, all right? And besides, a tan is a healthy skin color.

“It is a bit dark and quite rough, it seems like he’s indeed been through some hardships.” Artifact Spirit Sister began to relent, “A make-up exam is not impossible. After all, there have been precedents… However, according to the rules, the difficulty of the assessment will be increased.”

“It’s fine, it’s fine, as long as Sister can give me a chance for a make-up exam.” Wang Zongchang was overjoyed. Back then, he couldn’t make it past the fourth level indeed because he was too young and he didn’t have a very good cultivation technique either.

In these years, he had been honing his skills in the wilderness, navigating the “fine line between life and death”. His profound fighting techniques were extraordinary, and the family even managed to procure a top-grade wind series cultivation technique for him.

Even if the difficulty increased, he was quite confident he would pass. Even if he didn’t make it, at least he would have tried and wouldn’t have any regrets.

“Okay, seeing the effort you put in for the sake of your brothers and sisters, I’ll give you a chance to retake the elite soldier exam. I hope you will seize it well,” encouraged Artifact Spirit.

“Artifact Spirit Sister, our family still has a hidden gem,” Wang Shouzhe said as he pulled over the somewhat shy Wang Lilong.

“…” Artifact Spirit was taken aback, as if her system had crashed for a moment. She said somberly, “Reserve elite soldier Wang Shouzhe, may I ask how many more hidden gems does your family have?”

“There are indeed some more hidden gems who haven’t arrived, but let’s not talk about them for now. Sigh, this is our family’s Old Ancestor. In the past…” Wang Shouzhe started embellishing the story of Wang Lilong, moving the listener to tears, breaking the listener’s heart.

“Then later he advanced to the Heavenly Human Realm Taoist body? Then there’s no need for any make-up exam.” When Wang Shouzhe came to that crucial point, Artifact Spirit interrupted impatiently, “If it’s true, and his age hasn’t exceeded two hundred years. Then there’s no need for a make-up exam for the elite soldiers, he should directly take the Quasi-Colonel assessment instead.”

“…” Wang Shouzhe was speechless, so the Great Heavenly Proud had such treatment, no need for a makeup exam, just pass directly.”

Quasi-Colonel? This sounds like it might be a higher rank than an elite soldier.

“Artifact Spirit Sister, what is a Quasi-Colonel?” Wang Shouzhe asked.

“Colonel is a mid-to-high ranking officer in the Divine Martial army, mostly held by those in the Divine Power Territory. Quasi-Colonel refers to young talents whose bloodline talent theoretically can reach the level of Colonel,” explained Artifact Spirit.

One must be in the Divine Power Territory to serve as a Colonel… The Divine Martial Dynasty at its peak, indeed was unfathomably strong.

Wang Shouzhe was just about to reveal his identity, as he too was a quasi-colonel-level sky, no, human talent, when Artifact Spirit interrupted with a reminder, “Alright, alright, let’s not talk about other matters for now. Go inside first. Starting the formation consumes a lot of energy. All new soldiers please take note, family members must stay within the family courtyard. As for your biochemical beast battle pets, please take good care of them and make sure they do not relieve themselves anywhere and destroy the environment.”

Biochemical beast battle pets?

Relieving themselves anywhere?

Firefox Old Ancestor: “…”

Moon Rabbit: “…”

Wang Lilong roared, “Roar Roar, you’re the biochemical beast, you’re the one who’d relieve yourself anywhere.”

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