Flying Flower Secret Technique, Cheating!

Xia Wuji, Huang Hu, and Xu Lan headed to the assessment plaza together to participate in Azure Star Academy's second round of comprehension tests.

On the way.

Huang Hu finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked, "Brother Xia, you and Lin Piaoxue...?"

Before Huang Hu could finish, Xia Wuji replied, "Ordinary friends."

Huang Hu: "…I see, I see."

He didn't believe it one bit!

A moment later, the three arrived at the assessment plaza.

After yesterday's temperament assessment, many people had been eliminated, leaving only five hundred and twenty-six participants for the second round.

The plaza wasn't as crowded or noisy as a result.

Xia Wuji, having taken first place in yesterday's temperament assessment, was the center of attention today. Especially since the events of last night had already spread.

The gazes directed at Xia Wuji all held a complex undertone.

Offending the Great Chu Dynasty's Imperial Family was no small matter.

While it was true that members of the Great Chu Imperial Family had to follow the rules before Azure Star Academy, there were actually many people from the Great Chu Imperial Family within Azure Star Academy itself.

Furthermore, the families behind the geniuses who entered Azure Star Academy from the Great Chu Dynasty each year were mostly still developing within the Great Chu Dynasty's borders.

Within Azure Star Academy, the Great Chu Imperial Family actually wielded considerable influence.

Lin Piaoxue supporting Xia Wuji was because the Twelfth Prince, Chu Jue, didn't have enough power. But even though Lin Piaoxue was specially recruited, she absolutely couldn't contend with the Great Chu Imperial Family's deeply entrenched network of relationships within Azure Star Academy at this moment.

Therefore, even though many people saw Xia Wuji's potential, they kept their distance, unwilling to invite trouble upon themselves.

Xia Wuji sensed a significant amount of malice emanating from the crowd.

He looked in the direction of the malice.

Chu Jue was glaring fiercely at him.

Su Guang, whose head was wrapped in bandages after being dealt with by the Great Earth Black Bear last night, sat in a wheelchair and also glared at Xia Wuji.

And Su Xin, whose mind was severely injured by the pressure from the testing stone tablet after questioning Xia Wuji yesterday, looked as if he wanted to kill Xia Wuji with his eyes.

As for the Sixth Prince, Chu Yang, he casually glanced at Xia Wuji, met his gaze for a moment, then looked away, his expression arrogantly fixed on the high platform.

A moment later.

The Azure Star Academy personnel arrived!

It was still the disciples who would be presiding over this second round of assessment.

Lin Piaoxue had also arrived!

Many people looked at Lin Piaoxue. Most of the men felt admiration, while the women felt inadequate in comparison.

Lin Piaoxue followed behind the Azure Star Academy disciples, her gaze searching the crowd. She found Chu Yang and didn't make any excessive moves, merely offering him an encouraging smile and look.

The Azure Star Academy disciple in charge of the assessment immediately announced the rules for the second round.

"Today's assessment will test your comprehension!"

"Next, each of you will receive a secret technique specially developed by an elder of Azure Star Academy."

"This secret technique is called the Flying Flower Technique."

"If you can comprehend the Flying Flower Technique and achieve Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak within three hours, you will pass the assessment."

"If you condense the most Essence Flowers within three hours, you will be first!"

"Just like yesterday, the first place in a single assessment will receive a reward."

"The reward for first place in the comprehension assessment is a first-tier low-grade Spirit Artifact. You can choose any type of Spirit Artifact."

After announcing the rules, the Azure Star Academy disciple waved his hand.

Instantly, a jade slip flew out from his sleeve.

The jade slip hovered in the air, emitting a bright light. Countless characters materialized and arranged themselves within the light, and finally, this so-called Flying Flower Technique was displayed for everyone to see.

Everyone dared not be distracted, focusing their full attention on the text.

The Flying Flower Technique itself had no practical use; it was purely a relatively complex method for circulating and controlling Essence Power.

"Sixth Brother!" Chu Jue, standing beside Chu Yang, couldn't help but call out softly, excitement flashing across his face.

He had received this secret technique a few days ago and Chu Yang had forced him to practice it…

At the time, he had been completely bewildered, not understanding Chu Yang's intentions in making him practice such a useless secret technique.

So, this was actually the secret technique to be used in the second assessment of Azure Star Academy!

Chu Yang frowned and turned to glare at Chu Jue.

Chu Jue immediately shut his mouth, concealing the excited expression on his face.

A moment later, some people had already begun to sit cross-legged on the spot, comprehending the Flying Flower Technique.

"Brother Xia, what do you think?" Huang Hu asked.

"It's alright," Xia Wuji said calmly.

Huang Hu sighed, "I think it's really difficult."

Xu Lan also looked dejected, "The way to circulate Essence Power is too complicated..."

"Stay calm, no need to be nervous," Xia Wuji said.

At this moment, the Sixth Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty, Chu Yang, had already sat down cross-legged, looking like he was diligently studying the Flying Flower Technique.

As for Chu Jue, he was incredibly excited. He had been forced to practice the Flying Flower Technique for days and could already condense twelve Essence Flowers.

He was confident he would shine in this assessment. While he might not be as good as his Sixth Brother Chu Yang, he would undoubtedly be second only to Chu Yang, and no one else could compare to him!

He couldn't help but glance at Xia Wuji!

An idea sparked in his mind!

Thus, Chu Jue walked directly towards Xia Wuji.

"Xia Wuji, you took first place in yesterday's temperament assessment. You truly have skill. Do you dare to compete with me in today's assessment?" Chu Jue shouted.

His voice immediately drew everyone's attention.

Everyone knew what had happened last night and realized Chu Jue wanted to get even for what happened then!

Chu Jue looked very pleased. "Of course, if you don't dare, I won't force you."

"How do you want to compete?" Xia Wuji asked nonchalantly.

Chu Jue sneered, "We'll compete in this assessment to see who can condense more Essence Flowers. If I win, I want you to kneel down on the spot and apologize for killing my Fierce Beasts last night!"

"Also, hand over the Earth Origin Spirit Pill you got yesterday!"

"And if you lose?" Xia Wuji remained calm.

Chu Jue snorted, "My comprehension has been excellent since I was young. How could I possibly lose to you? If you have the ability to beat me, I'll give you five Yuan Crystals."

Xia Wuji said calmly, "If you lose, besides the five Yuan Crystals, you must also kneel down and apologize again for last night!"

"You!" Chu Jue was instantly infuriated.

He was, after all, a member of the Imperial Family, and Xia Wuji wanted him to kowtow and kneel!

Even though he was absolutely certain he wouldn't lose, the mere thought of it made him furious!

"If you don't dare, then get lost and stop bothering me," Xia Wuji said without reservation.

Chu Jue took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and clenched his fists tightly. "What do I not dare to do? You're bound to lose! We'll see!"

With that, Chu Jue angrily returned to his original spot and sat down cross-legged.

"Brother Xia... you were too impulsive..." Huang Hu said worriedly.

Xia Wuji smiled faintly. "Brother Huang, don't worry about me. Let's start studying."

The bet between Chu Jue and Xia Wuji was just a minor interlude. Soon, the entire place fell silent. All the participants sat down cross-legged, diligently studying the Flying Flower Technique.

Xia Wuji also sat down cross-legged, but he wasn't studying the Flying Flower Technique.

Instead, he was circulating his cultivation method, tempering the Sword Seed within his Dantian.

This mere Flying Flower Technique, which was difficult for the other participants, was nothing more than child's play to him!

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, above Sixth Prince Chu Yang's head, three Essence Flowers instantly materialized!

Their radiance was dazzling!

Many people who were studying the Flying Flower Technique were startled and stared at him, dumbfounded...

"It's barely been fifteen minutes, and the Sixth Prince has already achieved Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak. This comprehension is astonishing!"

Just then, Chu Jue, who was not far from Chu Yang, also instantly condensed two Essence Flowers above his head.

"Although the Twelfth Prince isn't as good as the Sixth Prince, his comprehension is also incredible. I still haven't even grasped the basics..."

"Amazing... truly amazing."

"It looks like Xia Wuji is destined to lose to the Twelfth Prince."

Chu Jue opened his eyes smugly, looked at the motionless Xia Wuji, snorted coldly, and then pretended to continue studying the Flying Flower Technique.

As time passed.

More and more Essence Flowers bloomed in the area.

The three hours were almost up!

Among them, the most eye-catching was naturally the Sixth Prince Chu Yang.

He had a total of thirty-eight Essence Flowers above his head!

Next was Chu Jue. He could already condense twelve Essence Flowers before, and today he had worked hard, condensing nineteen Essence Flowers.

As for the others.

No one else had condensed more than ten Essence Flowers.

Nearly half the people present hadn't even reached the Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak stage, meaning they would be eliminated.

Xia Wuji, who had ranked first in the temperament assessment yesterday, remained completely still, not a single Essence Flower having manifested.

There was still a little time left.

Chu Yang had finished his enlightenment.

Chu Jue also stopped.

This was because the remaining sliver of time was no longer useful. They had all reached their limit and couldn't improve further in such a short period.

"Hahaha!"

"Xia Wuji, you useless sack of trash!"

"What good is being first in the temperament assessment? Your comprehension is utterly abysmal!"

"Hurry up and get over here, kneel down for me, kowtow, and hand over yesterday's Earth Origin Spirit Pill with both hands!"

Chu Jue laughed, immensely smug.

Huang Hu, who had condensed four Essence Flowers, and Xu Lan, who had barely managed to condense three, both frowned deeply. They absolutely hadn't expected Xia Wuji to fail to condense even a single Essence Flower.

Countless people were stunned.

Xia Wuji's temperament was good, but his comprehension was so terrible... it was truly surprising.

On the high platform, Lin Piaoxue blinked. Brilliant light flashed in her eyes. She absolutely didn't believe Xia Wuji couldn't do it!

Chu Jue, puffed up with pride, strode directly in front of Xia Wuji.

Xia Wuji slowly opened his eyes, stood up, his expression calm.

Chu Jue, like a proud rooster, sneered, "A bet is a bet, you admit defeat. What, are you trying to go back on your word? So many people are witnessing this today, and people from Azure Star Academy are watching. You can't possibly deny it!"

Xia Wuji let out a scoff, "A bet is a bet, it's only right and proper!"

Chu Jue roared, "Then why aren't you kneeling down for me!"

"But, did I lose?"

Chu Jue laughed loudly, "I condensed nineteen Essence Flowers, and you have none. Do you think everyone here is blind and can't see?"

From a distance, Chu Yang glanced over. He still displayed an arrogant posture. The gloom from being overshadowed by Xia Wuji yesterday had dissipated, and today he was holding his head high!

As for trivial matters like this, he naturally wouldn't get involved. It would only lower his status!

Facing Chu Jue's arrogance, Xia Wuji said calmly, "Three hours haven't passed yet, have they?"

"There's still a little time left. Do you really think you can turn things around in this short time? Ridiculous! Fulfill the bet quickly, or don't blame me for taking action!" Chu Jue's voice grew louder and louder.

"This little bit of time is more than enough to surpass a good-for-nothing like you."

"Open your dog eyes and look carefully, count them!"

As his voice fell, the Sword Essence within Xia Wuji surged out instantly, a brilliant radiance sweeping outwards!