Chapter 0021: Speed Test

Chapter 0021: Speed Test

Yang Shiyue pulled Qin Yun aside, preventing him from continuing the argument with Yan Yun. Offending a Runes Master was not a wise choice.

Seeing many people flock to Yan Yun to flatter the proud and sharp-tongued girl, Qin Yun understood just how esteemed the position of a Runes Master truly was.

Even though Yan Yun seemed extremely detestable, everyone endured their disgust, praising her to the skies, all in an attempt to curry favor with her.

This struck a chord within Qin Yun, and he suddenly remembered the runes he had obtained from the first bead of the Nine Yang Divine Essence. If he could master and utilize them, he too could become a Runes Master!

Worried that Qin Yun might be distracted by the incident with Yan Yun, Yang Shiyue gently said, "Qin Yun, don't dwell on it. By noon, registration will close, and then the assessment will begin. You only have two competitors. Just perform normally!"

Qin Yun nodded and replied, "I will definitely pass the assessment and won't disappoint your expectations, Teacher Yang!"

Suddenly, a commotion arose.

At the entrance of Tianshi Hall, a tall, thin, handsome man entered, surrounded by a group of people like stars around the moon. He wore a smile but his raised eyebrows and arrogant eyes revealed no attempt to hide his disdain. Those who fawned over him didn’t mind his arrogance at all.

Seeing Yan Yun and others rush over, Qin Yun knew this must be Wei Xuankun, the son of Master Wei!

Upon seeing Wei Xuankun, Qin Yun slightly curled his lips and muttered, "He looks about seventeen or eighteen, yet he’s only at the Fifth Level of Martial Body!"

Compared to Xiao Yuelan, who was only sixteen, the difference was significant.

Yang Shiyue also noticed that he aimed to surpass Xiao Yuelan, a very high goal indeed.

Yan Yun seemed to say something to Wei Xuankun, and when he looked over, his arrogant eyes were filled with malice and contempt, as if warning Qin Yun!

...

By noon, the bell inside Tianshi Hall rang, signaling the end of registration and the start of the assessment for the Fourth Level of Martial Body!

Only those who passed the assessment could proceed to the competition.

The students participating in the Tian Shi Martial Association's Fourth Level of Martial Body assessment were Qin Yun, Yan Yun, and Yuan Yanying. They stood at the front of the hall, ready to begin.

"There are two rounds of assessment. The first round is a speed test. We will release ten trained leopards onto the arena; each has a wooden plaque around its neck."

"You three cannot attack the leopards or fight each other. You must rely solely on your speed to catch up to the leopards and remove the plaques from their necks. The one who obtains the most plaques will pass the first round, while the others will be eliminated."

"Prepare yourselves, and we'll begin shortly."

After announcing the rules, the Dean waved to someone in the distance.

Soon, ten men led ten specially trained fierce leopards into the arena.

The leopards had been trained to run faster but would not harm anyone. Removing the plaques without injuring the leopards would be quite challenging.

"Qin Yun, I warn you: if you dare to hurt my sister Yun during the assessment, I will make sure you die without a grave," Wei Xuankun said coldly from a distance, his voice laced with murderous intent.

Yan Yun sneered at Qin Yun and said, "Brother Kun, with my strength, he’d find it hard to even touch me, let alone hurt me."

"Indeed, the Flying Swallow Step of the Yan family is a top-notch Spirit-level martial art. Even my father speaks highly of it. Sister Yun, with your talent, you must have reached the initial mastery level, right?"

After Wei Xuankun finished speaking, he looked at Qin Yun and loudly mocked, "A fallen prince who has merely learned some minor skills or gotten lucky. He has only one spirit vein. His luck may last for a moment, but not forever. He is nothing more than a fleeting flower, incapable of achieving anything significant."

"Brother Kun is right. Seeing him so full of himself is truly laughable," Yan Yun sneered at Qin Yun, hoping he would retaliate verbally to anger Wei Xuankun further.

Everyone agreed with Yan Yun, believing that having only one spirit vein was a fatal flaw. Qin Yun could only shine for a short time before being surpassed by those with multiple spirit veins.

Cui Hui wore a smug smile, feeling superior, while Yang Shiyue remained expressionless and silent.

Qin Yun remained quiet, knowing that proving himself through victory was all that mattered.

"You can go up now!" the Dean shouted.

In the center of Tianshi Hall was a large circular arena, a hundred meters wide, used for the Tian Shi Martial Association's competitions.

Qin Yun, Yuan Yanying, and Yan Yun stepped onto the arena, followed by the ten men leading the leopards.

This was the assessment for the Fourth Level of Martial Body. Most of the spectators surrounding the arena were at the Fifth Level of Martial Body, eager to see who would emerge victorious.

"The leopards will only run and evade; you don’t need to worry about attacks," the Dean announced loudly. "I’ll count to three, and then the assessment begins."

Yan Yun and Yuan Yanying, both from prestigious families, were accustomed to hunting with their elders since childhood and were not afraid of wild beasts. As long as they weren’t demonic beasts, they posed little threat.

"One, two, three... start!" With the Dean’s shout, the men released the leopards.

The ten leopards growled softly and began running wildly across the arena, their speed blurring their movements.

Before the assessment began, Qin Yun had already activated the Fire Cloud Light Skill, but the Dean’s shout scattered the internal energy he had generated. Now he had to start over.

Yuan Yanying and Yan Yun faced the same issue; their previously activated light skills were also disrupted.

"They are at best beginners in light skills and need considerable time to generate internal energy. Therefore, the elder disrupted their pre-existing internal energy to ensure they all start from the same point!"

"Yan Yun will undoubtedly be the fastest. She should have mastered the initial level of the Flying Swallow Step. Yuan Yanying and Qin Yun’s light skills can’t compare to the Flying Swallow Step."

Some senior students whispered among themselves.

"The Flying Swallow Step is the king of light skills below the Profound level," Wei Xuankun said proudly. As Yan Yun’s fiancé, he had already learned the Flying Swallow Step.

Confident in her Flying Swallow Step, Yan Yun glanced contemptuously at Qin Yun and Yuan Yanying and began to activate her skill...

However, just as she was about to move, Qin Yun shot forward like an arrow released from a bow!

The crowd, which had been murmuring, fell silent, stunned by Qin Yun’s display of light skill!

Qin Yun ran with such lightness that his steps were like flowing clouds. In just a few breaths, he caught up to a leopard and reached out to pluck the wooden plaque from its neck.

After obtaining one wooden plaque, he leaped lightly, soaring over ten meters.

With several consecutive jumps, he caught up to another leopard!

This leopard darted about erratically, but Qin Yun pursued it relentlessly and obtained another wooden plaque!

In no time at all, Qin Yun had acquired two wooden plaques, leaving many of the older students in awe!