When Xie Yongbing of the genius group could only leave a three-inch sword mark, all the martial artists present were stunned.
The martial artists of the advanced group cried out in shock.
Meanwhile, the martial artists of the lower group were utterly dejected.
Even the peerless geniuses of the genius group could barely leave a three-inch sword mark. How could martial artists from the lower group possibly pass the monthly examination?
"Next!"
Lin Baoyu continued calling out.
One after another, the martial artists of the genius group stepped forward and began testing their cultivation of Sword Heart Clarity!
"A two-inch sword mark! Second attempt: three inches!"
"One-inch sword mark! Second attempt: two inches. What a disgrace to the genius group!"
"Next. Three-inch sword mark. Second attempt: four inches. Not bad, not bad!"
"..."
Over a hundred martial artists from the genius group stepped forward one after another to be tested.
Most of them achieved around three inches, while only a very small number reached four inches.
Some martial artists had even failed, managing only two-inch sword marks!
"There are three left!"
"Jian Ruohan, you go!"
Ming Hong swept his gaze across the genius group's formation. Only Jian Ruohan, Ye Jianqiu, and Long Qingfeng remained.
Ming Hong looked at Jian Ruohan with a smile, filled with confidence in her.
Jian Ruohan had been invited by Dugu Yun. After joining the Sword Dao Institute, she had displayed formidable strength and worked exceptionally hard.
"Yes!"
Jian Ruohan stepped forward lightly and stood atop the Sword Testing Stone.
She circulated her spiritual power, drew upon the power of heaven and earth, and condensed it onto her sword!
With one slash, she struck the Sword Testing Stone!
Ming Hong focused his eyes and said softly, "A five-inch sword mark! Not bad. You still have one