Flying Flower Secret Technique, Cheating!

Xia Wuji, Huang Hu, and Xu Lan headed together to the examination square to take part in Azure Star Academy's second-round comprehension test.

On the way.

Huang Hu finally couldn't hold it in any longer and asked curiously, "Brother Xia, that Lin Piaoxue and you..."

Before Huang Hu could finish, Xia Wuji said, "Just ordinary friends."

Huang Hu: "...I see, I see."

He didn't believe it at all!

A moment later, the three of them arrived at the examination square.

After yesterday's test of character had eliminated quite a few people, only 526 remained for the second round.

The square no longer seemed so crowded and noisy.

Xia Wuji had taken first place in yesterday's test of character. When he arrived today, he immediately drew everyone's attention. In particular, what had happened last night had already spread.

The gazes directed at Xia Wuji all carried a hint of complicated meaning.

Offending the Great Chu Dynasty's imperial family was no laughing matter.

Although the members of the Great Chu Imperial Family had to follow the rules in front of Azure Star Academy, quite a few members of the Great Chu Imperial Family were actually inside the academy.

Moreover, most of the lineages behind the geniuses who entered Azure Star Academy from the Great Chu Dynasty every year were still developing within the Great Chu Dynasty.

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

Lin Piaoxue had stood up for Xia Wuji because Twelfth Prince Chu Jue's influence was insufficient. But even if Lin Piaoxue had been specially recruited, she absolutely could not yet contend with the Great Chu Imperial Family's deeply rooted web of connections within Azure Star Academy.

Thus, even though many people had seen that Xia Wuji possessed considerable potential, they still kept their distance, unwilling to invite trouble.

Xia Wuji sensed quite a bit of malice among the numerous gazes.

He looked toward the sources of that malice.

Chu Jue was glaring viciously at him.

Su Guang, who had been dealt with by the Great Earth Black Bear last night, had his head wrapped in bandages and was sitting in a wheelchair, glaring at Xia Wuji as well.

There was also Su Xin, whose spirit had been severely injured by the pressure from the testing stele after he questioned Xia Wuji yesterday. He likewise looked as though he wished he could kill Xia Wuji with his eyes.

As for Sixth Prince Chu Yang, he merely glanced at Xia Wuji lightly. After meeting his gaze for a moment, he withdrew his eyes and looked arrogantly toward the high platform.

A moment later.

The people from Azure Star Academy arrived!

It was still disciples who came to preside over the second-round examination.

Lin Piaoxue had come as well!

Many people looked at Lin Piaoxue. Most of the men were filled with admiration, while the women felt ashamed of their own inferiority.

Lin Piaoxue followed behind the Azure Star Academy disciples, searching the crowd with her gaze. When she spotted Chu Yang, she did not make any excessive move, merely giving him an encouraging smile and look.

The Azure Star Academy disciple responsible for the examination immediately announced the rules for the second round!

"Today's examination will test your comprehension!"

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

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

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

"Whoever condenses the greatest number of Essence Flowers within three hours will take first place!"

"Just like yesterday, the person who takes first place in an individual examination will receive a reward."

"The reward for first place in the comprehension examination is a low-grade spirit artifact. As for the type of spirit artifact, you may choose freely."

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

At once, a jade slip flew out from his sleeve.

The jade slip floated in the air and shone brilliantly. Countless characters manifested and arranged themselves within the radiance. In the end, the so-called Flying Flower Technique appeared before everyone's eyes.

No one dared to be distracted. Everyone stared at the characters with rapt attention.

The Flying Flower Technique actually had no practical use. It was merely a relatively complicated method of circulating and controlling essence force.

"Sixth Brother!" Chu Jue, standing beside Chu Yang, could not help calling out in a low voice. Excitement appeared on his face.

Several days ago, he had already obtained this secret art and had been forced by Chu Yang to cultivate it...

At the time, he had been completely baffled, not knowing what medicine Chu Yang was selling in his gourd. Why would he make him cultivate such a useless secret art?

Who would have thought that this was actually the secret art required for Azure Star Academy's second examination!

Chu Yang's brows furrowed, and he turned to glare at Chu Jue.

Chu Jue immediately shut his mouth and concealed the excitement on his face.

A moment later, some people had already begun sitting cross-legged where they stood and comprehending the Flying Flower Technique.

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

Xia Wuji said indifferently, "It's all right."

Huang Hu sighed and said, "I feel that it's so difficult."

Xu Lan also wore a depressed expression as she said, "The method of circulating essence force is too complicated..."

Xia Wuji said, "Keep a calm mind. Don't be nervous."

At this moment, Sixth Prince Chu Yang of the Great Chu Dynasty had also sat cross-legged, looking as though he was seriously comprehending the Flying Flower Technique.

As for Chu Jue, his heart was bursting with excitement. He had been forced to cultivate the Flying Flower Technique for several days already and could now condense twelve Essence Flowers.

He believed that he would certainly shine brilliantly in this examination. Although he could not compare with Sixth Brother Chu Yang, he was definitely second only to Chu Yang. No one else could hope to compete with him!

He could not help looking toward Xia Wuji!

An idea sprang into his mind!

Thus, Chu Jue walked straight toward Xia Wuji.

"Xia Wuji, you took first place in yesterday's test of character. You certainly have some ability. For today's examination, do you have the courage to compete with me?" Chu Jue shouted.

His voice immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Everyone knew what had happened last night and realized that Chu Jue wanted to reclaim his dignity over the events of the previous night!

Chu Jue looked rather pleased with himself as he said, "Of course, if you don't dare, I won't force you."

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

Chu Jue sneered. "We'll compete in this examination. Whoever condenses more Essence Flowers wins. If I win, I want you to kneel before me on the spot, kowtow, and apologize for killing my Fierce Beast last night!"

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

"What if you lose?" Xia Wuji remained completely calm.

Chu Jue snorted. "I've had excellent comprehension since I was young. How could I possibly lose to you? If you have what it takes to defeat me, I'll give you five Yuan Crystals."

Xia Wuji said indifferently, "If you lose, then besides those five Yuan Crystals, you must also kneel before me, kowtow, and apologize again for what happened last night!"

"You!" Chu Jue was instantly enraged.

He was an imperial family member, after all. Xia Wuji actually wanted him to kneel and kowtow!

Even though he was absolutely certain that he would not lose, the fact that Xia Wuji could entertain such a thought still made him furious!

"If you don't dare, then get lost. Stop yapping in front of me," Xia Wuji said without the slightest courtesy.

Chu Jue took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and clenched his fists tightly. "What do I have to fear? You're destined to lose! Just you wait!"

Having said that, Chu Jue returned angrily to his original position and sat down cross-legged.

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

Xia Wuji smiled faintly. "Brother Huang, stop worrying about me. Begin comprehending."

The wager between Chu Jue and Xia Wuji was merely a minor interlude. Very soon, the entire venue became utterly silent. Everyone taking part in the examination sat cross-legged and seriously comprehended the Flying Flower Technique.

Xia Wuji sat cross-legged as well, but he did not comprehend the Flying Flower Technique.

Instead, he circulated his cultivation method, tempering the Sword Seed within his dantian.

This mere Flying Flower Technique was difficult for the other examination participants, but in his eyes, it was no different from child's play!

"Buzz!"

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

Their radiance was dazzling!

Many people comprehending the Flying Flower Technique were startled. They stared at him with their mouths agape...

"It hasn't even been fifteen minutes, and Sixth Prince has already completed Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak. This comprehension is too astonishing!"

At precisely that moment, Chu Jue, located not far from Chu Yang, also instantly condensed two Essence Flowers above his head.

"Although Twelfth Prince is inferior to Sixth Prince, his comprehension is still ridiculously impressive. I haven't even touched the threshold yet..."

"Impressive... truly impressive."

"It seems that Xia Wuji is destined to lose to Twelfth Prince."

Chu Jue proudly opened his eyes and looked at Xia Wuji, who had shown no movement. He snorted coldly, then continued pretending to comprehend the Flying Flower Technique.

As time passed.

More and more Essence Flowers bloomed throughout the venue.

Three hours were almost up!

The most eye-catching was naturally Sixth Prince Chu Yang.

There were thirty-eight Essence Flowers above his head!

Next was Chu Jue. He had already been able to condense twelve Essence Flowers before, and after working hard today, he had condensed nineteen Essence Flowers.

Looking at the others.

Not a single person had condensed more than ten Essence Flowers.

Nearly half of everyone present had yet to reach Three Flowers Gathering at the Peak, which meant they would be eliminated.

As for Xia Wuji, who had taken first place in yesterday's test of character, he still showed no movement. He had not condensed even a single Essence Flower.

Only a little time remained.

Chu Yang had already finished comprehending.

Chu Jue also stopped.

The tiny amount of time left was useless. They had both reached their limits and could not improve any further in such a short period.

"Hahaha!"

"Xia Wuji, you good-for-nothing!"

"What use is taking first place in the test of character? Your comprehension is utterly terrible!"

"Why don't you hurry over here, kneel before me, kowtow, and offer up that Earth Origin Spirit Pill from yesterday with both hands!"

Chu Jue laughed uproariously, immensely pleased with himself.

Huang Hu, who had condensed four Essence Flowers, and Xu Lan, who had barely condensed three, both frowned deeply. They had never imagined that Xia Wuji had not condensed even a single Essence Flower.

Countless people were stunned.

Xia Wuji had a strong character, yet his comprehension was actually this terrible... It was truly unexpected.

On the high platform, Lin Piaoxue blinked. Brilliant light shimmered in her eyes. She did not believe Xia Wuji was incapable of doing it!

Chu Jue came striding over to Xia Wuji, full of swagger and arrogance.

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

Like a proud rooster, Chu Jue sneered. "A wager is a wager. What, are you planning to welch? So many people are witnessing this today, and the people from Azure Star Academy are watching too. Don't even think about denying it!"

Xia Wuji chuckled derisively. "A wager is a wager. It's only right and proper to accept the consequences!"

Chu Jue shouted, "Then why aren't you kneeling before me yet?"

"But have I lost?"

Chu Jue laughed loudly. "I've condensed nineteen Essence Flowers, while you haven't condensed even one. Do you think everyone here is blind?"

In the distance, Chu Yang glanced over. He still carried himself with an air of arrogance. The gloom from being overshadowed by Xia Wuji yesterday had already vanished. Today, he had finally held his head high again!

As for this kind of petty dispute, he naturally would not get involved. To him, that would merely be lowering his status!

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

"There's only a little time left. Do you actually think you can turn things around with that time? Ridiculous! Hurry up and fulfill the wager, 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 defeat trash like you."

"Open your dog eyes and look carefully. Count them!"

As his voice fell, the Sword Essence within Xia Wuji's body surged out in an instant, and brilliant radiance swept across the venue!