First Reward, Scheming!

On the high platform, dense purple light surged out from the stone tablet. This scene stunned everyone, leaving them unable to calm their hearts.

This meant that Xia Wuji's state of mind had withstood the strongest burst of pressure within the stone tablet.

The purple light shot into the sky; this was the best assessment result of the day.

Before this, only Chu Yang, the first disciple from the Great Chu Imperial Family to appear, had managed to ignite the blue light within the stone tablet.

There was a gap of blue light between Chu Yang's state of mind assessment result and Xia Wuji's.

Of course, the purple light emanating from the stone tablet was merely the limit detectable by the tablet itself, not Xia Wuji's limit.

If he wanted to, his mental will could even easily crush the pressure within the stone tablet!

But there was no need for that; securing first place steadily was enough.

When Xia Wuji withdrew his palm from the stone tablet, the sky-filling purple light slowly dissipated.

The young disciple from Azure Star Academy in charge of the first state of mind assessment nodded at Xia Wuji and said, "Not bad. With such a state of mind, if you can pass the next two assessments, you will surely achieve great things after joining Azure Star Academy."

"It seems the first place in this initial state of mind assessment is yours. This Earth Origin Spirit Pill will be yours."

As these words were spoken, everyone heard them clearly.

The crowd finally snapped out of their shock and then erupted into gasps of admiration.

The Su brothers, however, wore extremely unpleasant expressions.

They had been mocking Xia Wuji just moments ago, and now, it was as if countless invisible slaps had landed squarely on their faces.

In addition to them, there was Chu Yang, the prodigy of the Great Chu Imperial Family. His eyelids drooped slightly, and though he remained silent, his expression was somewhat grim.

He had originally believed that securing the best result in the first assessment was a sure thing.

But at the very end of this first assessment, Xia Wuji had emerged!

Compared to Xia Wuji's purple light, his own blue light for the state of mind assessment seemed dim and lusterless!

On the high platform, Xia Wuji cupped his hands towards the young disciple of Azure Star Academy, said nothing, and then turned to walk down from the platform.

"Wait!"

Suddenly, Su Xin shouted.

Xia Wuji glanced at him.

Su Xin snorted coldly and said, "I don't believe your mental will is that resolute!"

"There must be something wrong with this!"

Then, Su Xin looked at the young disciple from Azure Star Academy and cupped his hands, asking, "Senior brother, this state of mind testing stone tablet has been used frequently today. Could the pressure it contains have weakened?"

"It's absurd that this Xia Wuji could ignite the purple light!"

"After all, even our Sixth Prince only managed to ignite the blue light. How can this Xia Wuji ignite the purple light?"

"Could it be that this Xia Wuji is even more outstanding than the Sixth Prince? That's simply ridiculous!"

The Sixth Prince mentioned by Su Xin was Chu Yang.

Instantly, many people's gazes turned towards Chu Yang.

Chu Yang's expression was indifferent as he said, "The Great Chu Dynasty is blessed with talented individuals. I, Chu Yang, dare not presume too much. Even if someone is more outstanding than me, it is normal."

"However, what Su Xin said does have some merit. Why not inspect the stone tablet and see if there's a problem?"

"This way, it will be fair to all those who are participating in the assessment!"

Immediately, several more imperial family disciples spoke up, followed by a group of noble disciples.

The young disciple from Azure Star Academy in charge of the first state of mind assessment looked hesitant and said, "This matter is quite difficult and would require inviting someone else..."

"Why go through so much trouble?" Xia Wuji said calmly.

"Whoever doubts, let them come!"

"Senior brother, simply adjust the stone tablet's pressure to its strongest state. If those who couldn't ignite the purple light before can now do so, it will prove their analysis is valid, and my assessment result will be void."

"But if they cannot, it will prove that the stone tablet has no issues whatsoever!"

The young disciple from Azure Star Academy immediately nodded and then stared directly at Su Xin, "Since you doubt it, you go up!"

Su Xin: "..."

However, thinking that this action had already earned him the favor of the Sixth Prince, Chu Yang, and could also suppress Xia Wuji and invalidate his assessment result, he no longer hesitated.

He was convinced that there must be a problem with the stone tablet.

Xia Wuji could do it!

He definitely could too!

"Hmph, then just watch. Your assessment result is completely meaningless!" Su Xin glared at Xia Wuji angrily, then strode forward again, standing before the stone tablet.

He extended a hand, placing his palm on the surface of the stone tablet.

The stone tablet at this moment was different from before. Previously, those participating in the assessment had gradually increased the intensity, but now, the pressure within the stone tablet had been directly raised to its maximum!

Su Xin's palm had just touched the surface of the stone tablet when he let out a scream, snatching his arm back as if he'd been electrocuted. He collapsed onto the ground.

Blood trickled from his seven orifices!

Clutching his head with both hands, he wailed in agony.

This was caused by severe psychic trauma!

"Second Brother!" Su Guang shouted out in concern and rushed onto the high platform.

Prince Chu Yang, the Sixth Prince, knitted his brows but remained composed, keeping silent.

"It seems my assessment score should be fine," Xia Wuji said calmly. "Of course, if anyone still has doubts, they can come up and try for themselves, just like Su Xin!"

As he spoke, Xia Wuji's gaze swept across the area where the most questioning voices had come from earlier.

The noble scions of the Great Chu Dynasty turned their heads away, not daring to meet Xia Wuji's eyes.

With Su Xin's miserable state right before them, they had no intention of jumping into the fire themselves.

"Since no one else is coming up to try, the assessment will continue!" the young disciple from Azure Star Academy announced loudly.

Su Guang carried the bleeding Su Xin away from the high platform, glaring fiercely at Xia Wuji.

Xia Wuji, meanwhile, returned to the side of Huang Hu and Xu Lan.

Both Huang Hu and Xu Lan were extremely excited and congratulated Xia Wuji.

A group of commoner disciples also spoke up, congratulating Chu Yang on his outstanding performance in the first round of the assessment.

Not long after, the first round of the assessment officially concluded!

On the high platform, the young disciple from Azure Star Academy announced loudly:

"First round, the temperament assessment. Number of participants: nine hundred and eighty-one!"

"Those who passed the first round temperament assessment: five hundred and twenty-six!"

"First place in the temperament assessment: Xia Wuji, please step forward to receive your reward!"

Under the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of the crowd, Xia Wuji returned to the high platform, received the first-grade top-tier Earth Origin Spirit Pill, and then rejoined Huang Hu and Xu Lan.

"It's getting dark today, so the second round, the comprehension assessment, will be held tomorrow!"

The crowd dispersed from the plaza.

At Huang Hu's invitation, Xia Wuji no longer stayed at the inn but went to a manor within Qingyun City.

This manor was purchased by Huang Hu's family in advance in Qingyun City and belonged to the Huang family's properties.

In the manor's courtyard.

Huang Hu had arranged for food and wine to be prepared to entertain Xia Wuji. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Huang Hu, his face flushed with good health, said, "Brother Xia, you must keep that Earth Origin Spirit Pill safe."

"This pill is extremely precious, not only because it can increase the probability of a martial artist forming a core, but it can also improve the quality of the core formed!"

"However, you absolutely must not consume it now, because only when you reach the Primal Energy Realm and consume the Earth Origin Spirit Pill will its medicinal properties not be wasted."

Xia Wuji nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Brother Huang."

After chatting for a while, Huang Hu said, "Brother Xia, we still have the comprehension assessment tomorrow, so let's all return to our rooms and get some good rest."

"Alright!"

Xia Wuji entered the guest room in the manor, then took out the Earth Origin Spirit Pill and, disregarding Huang Hu's advice, swallowed it directly!

The first-grade top-tier spirit pill had pure medicinal properties and abundant energy. Xia Wuji immediately circulated his cultivation technique to refine it rapidly!

Meanwhile.

A member of the royal family found Su Guang.

"Greetings, Twelfth Prince!" Su Guang cupped his hands in greeting.

Twelfth Prince Chu Jue nodded and said, "Su Guang, here is a Clear Heart Spirit Pill, a first-grade low-tier medicinal pill. Hurry and take it to your brother Su Xin so he can participate in the second round of the assessment normally tomorrow."

Su Guang took the pill with both hands. "Thank you, Twelfth Prince!"

Chu Jue waved his hand, then changed the subject. "Today, that Xia Wuji really annoyed my Sixth Brother. Therefore, I want to vent his anger for him. In tomorrow's assessment... I don't want to see that Xia Wuji on the stage anymore. Do you understand what I mean?"

A glint flashed in Su Guang's eyes. "But... the assessment has already begun. I'm worried about the people from Azure Star Academy..."

Chu Jue sneered. "Don't worry, everything has been arranged, and I already have a thorough plan. You just need to follow my arrangements!"