Is He Worthy?

Chapter 11: Is He Worthy?

"Tempering Time: A."

The staff member announced the first score, and the instructors nodded in satisfaction.

What Evolution Camp wanted to cultivate were evolvers who dared to fight and feared neither life nor death.

"You may demonstrate your blade technique now." The blade instructor glanced at Wang Ye.

He looked somewhat familiar. They had probably met at the Blade Hall before.

But the instructor did not remember him clearly. His blade technique probably was not very advanced.

"Alright."

With a slight bow, Wang Ye began demonstrating the Nine Forms of Elementary Blade Technique.

The instant he raised his blade, Xiao Instructor, whose left sleeve hung empty, narrowed his eyes.

It was him, just as expected.

"Perfect."

"A genuine perfect-level Elementary Blade Technique."

Given Xiao Instructor's strength, he could accurately judge Wang Ye's level after seeing just the first form.

Though Wang Ye's blade technique was somewhat immature and lacked killing intent, his understanding of the blade and its integration with his body were nearly perfect.

In terms of blade technique realm, he was on par with Xiao Instructor.

This student not only possessed astonishing talent with the blade, but had also polished basic blade techniques to such perfection...

He must have trained diligently and put in tremendous effort.

The students of Class 23 were initially rather surprised.

During the practical assessment, everyone was displaying various structured sword techniques, blade techniques, and spear techniques.

Who used basic drills?

Everyone knew that basic drills were terrible in actual combat.

Yet as they watched Wang Ye demonstrate the Nine Forms of Elementary Blade Technique, they were inexplicably drawn in.

It was as if he was not performing a blade technique, but giving a demonstration, flawlessly displaying the charm of the blade.

They did not understand it.

But they were deeply shocked.

Especially the students who also practiced the blade. They inexplicably felt as though they had suddenly attained enlightenment.

What garbage had those structured blade techniques they practiced before been?

This was real blade technique!

The blade instructor's eyes widened.

Grade him?

Was he even qualified?

He himself was still stuck at the bottleneck of the accomplished level, just one step away from the perfect level.

Yet this student from an ordinary class had already reached it?

It was unbelievable.

The blade instructor became absorbed in watching.

The originally half-minute weapon mastery assessment did not end until the sword instructor beside him reminded him. Only then did he snap awake and hurriedly call for a stop.

The blade instructor's eyes gleamed as he praised him repeatedly. "Perfect, absolutely perfect!"

Xiao Instructor smiled and nodded toward the two Intermediate Instructors seated at the head.

"Weapon Mastery: S."

When the staff member announced it in a slightly hoarse voice, the students' first reaction was not excitement, but stunned disbelief.

Then, amid Lu Yong's red-faced roar, a towering wave of uproar erupted.

The first S!

Though it was only one of the three practical assessment categories, it was Class 23's first S!

Yu Haitao's eyes widened, with a trace of anger mixed in.

Why?

That ordinary basic blade technique was not even in the same league as his Long Rainbow Swordplay. Why did it get an S!

Was he exploiting a loophole in the rules?

"Third category, practical sparring." Just as a young instructor stood, his shoulder suddenly sank. A calm voice sounded by his ear as Xiao Instructor, seated at the head, walked out with a smile. "I'll do it."

The other Intermediate Instructor smiled knowingly. His old friend had clearly found prey worthy of his interest.

They were second-batch Seed Evolvers who had encountered a Nightmare-level Monster during a rescue mission and suffered severe injuries.

Left with no choice, they had withdrawn from the front lines and returned to Evolution Camp as instructors.

"A blade favors offense over defense."

Xiao Instructor was not tall, but when he drew his combat blade, an imposing aura instantly radiated from him. "Let me see how good your defensive blade technique is."

Defensive blade technique?

What a coincidence.

It was so-so.

"Please instruct me." Wang Ye entered a fighting stance.

He could sense the intense aura radiating from the one-armed instructor. It was killing intent honed through countless slaughters in the wilderness.

The instant he attacked, he erupted like the fiercest Mutated Monster.

It was a very ordinary blade technique, nothing more than clean, decisive chops and slashes, yet it fully displayed a perfect-level blade realm.

Not trying to take advantage of me? Wang Ye raised his blade to block and retreated. The one-armed instructor did not display the absolute power to crush him.

His control over his strength was on par with Wang Ye's, and his control over his body was meticulous down to the smallest detail.

But in an instant, the one-armed instructor's offensive unfolded like thunder and torrential rain.

His footwork was swift, his attacks as fast as lightning.

He gave Wang Ye no chance to catch his breath.

"He really is formidable." Even if Wang Ye wanted to attack, he lacked the strength to do so.

Though the one-armed instructor was using the same Nine Forms of Elementary Blade Technique as him, his combat experience, awareness, and the killing intent hidden within his blade were far beyond Wang Ye's current level.

If they traded attacks, defeat was certain.

Unless the instructor gave him one hand.

Limit Breaking Skill: Square Circle!

Wang Ye responded calmly, using the Limit Breaking Skill Square Circle in actual combat for the first time.

He had already simulated it countless times in the Consciousness Space. The nine forms linked as one, forming their own square and circle, his defense impenetrable.

Compared to offense, Square Circle was better suited for defense.

The forms flowed together seamlessly. Combined with his perfect-level basic blade technique, there was not a single flaw.

No matter which angle the attacks came from or what combination of moves was used, he responded steadily, like an airtight round shield.

The more Xiao Instructor attacked, the more delighted he became.

He had seen many defensive blade techniques, but this was the first time he had seen what this student was using.

Simple and ordinary, yet returning to the essence.

It contained a mystery that even he could not comprehend.

It merely linked the nine forms together, yet the transitions between moves were flawlessly perfect, with endless variations.

From beginning to end, and from end back to beginning.

Wonderful!

He had not expected to find such an excellent prospect even in an ordinary class.

Even the genius students from the Elite Class who had also earned S grades in blade technique did not seem as good as this student in his eyes.

Exceptionally outstanding!

And with limitless potential!

Especially since he had trained the Nine Forms of Elementary Blade Technique to such a level—his temperament and perseverance were beyond reproach.

Bang!

The two combat blades clashed one final time. Xiao Instructor stepped back and landed steadily, sheathing his blade as an unconcealable smile spread across his face.

The tall instructor at the head burst into laughter and gave a thumbs-up.

The instructors discussed animatedly, nodding without pause.

"Practical Sparring: S!"

The staff member announced the final result.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the students immediately erupted in cheers.

Another S!

It was simply unparalleled!

Zhao Xiaoyu was utterly entranced. Wang Ye's breathtaking strength struck deep into her heart, making it pound wildly.

Only one person could not accept it at all.

"I refuse to accept this! Why?!" Blue veins bulged on Yu Haitao's neck as he stood up angrily.

Wang Ye had been taking hits from beginning to end. He had not even launched a single proactive attack.

The instructor's attacks had not been overpowering either. Though he held the initiative, because he controlled his physical strength, it looked more like he was demonstrating a sequence of moves.

Xiao Instructor glanced at Yu Haitao, then ignored him completely and continued chatting cheerfully with the tall instructor.

"Why?"

The Blade Hall instructor looked at Yu Haitao as though he were an ignorant youth. "Because his blade technique is enough for him to serve as an instructor at the Blade Hall. You can't understand it because you're too weak."

That was brutal.

Many students struggled to hold back their laughter.

Wang Ye did not. He covered his mouth and burst out laughing.

This instructor was too ruthless.

"I, I!" Yu Haitao's face flushed red, and for a moment, he did not know how to respond.

It was not that he wanted to challenge the instructor's authority. His blood had just rushed to his head, and he had acted impulsively.

"What do you mean, you? If you don't accept it, come up and fight him." The Blade Hall instructor shot back. "Let's see whether your swordsmanship is weak or his blade technique is strong."

Yu Haitao gritted his teeth, his mouth twitching as he forced out the ugliest smile of his life, then sat back down.

He had lost his head just now, but he was not stupid.

The massive gap in physical ability alone was not something weapons could make up for.

Besides, Wang Ye's momentum was at its peak right now. There was no need to provoke him at this time.

There would always be another chance!

Watching Yu Haitao swallow his anger and back down, Wang Ye sighed inwardly.

What a good opportunity.

This Yu would not take the bait.

"What was that move called just now?" Xiao Instructor asked with a smile.

"Square Circle," Wang Ye said.

"You created it yourself?" Xiao Instructor could not hide the appreciation in his eyes.

"Of course." Wang Ye did not hesitate.

Well, he had indeed comprehended it himself.

"Very impressive. Young man, your future is limitless." Xiao Instructor praised him without restraint.

The staff member soon announced the practical assessment results.

"ID: W1012323."

"Wang Ye."

"Tempering Time: A. Weapon Mastery: S. Practical Sparring: S."

"Overall Assessment: S!"

Class 23 erupted once more.

The cheers nearly blew off the ceiling!

(End of Chapter)