Wang Ke looked at Qi Yuan mockingly.
The lackeys gathered around him laughed uproariously too.
"Boss Wang, even if he hadn't been expelled, would he dare take the Martial Trial with his Sharingan?"
"He must be tired of living! Haha!"
But Geng PePe Waccabrada frowned, her slender brows rising. "We're classmates. Why do you guys have to say such nasty things?"
"And Wang Ke, that ten million originally belonged to Qi Yuan. Now you've even gotten several million more. Don't you feel ashamed?"
She was filled with sympathy for Qi Yuan.
She had thought he would be a very good rival, only for him to fall straight into the abyss.
Wang Ke sneered. "I earned this! What does it have to do with Qi Yuan?"
Then he looked at Qi Yuan with another sneer. "Everyone here is taking the Martial Trial. Why don't you get lost already, you piece of trash!"
Suddenly, a deep, powerful voice rang out. "Who said he can't take the Martial Trial?"
Dressed in uniform, Cao Yang strode forward and handed Qi Yuan a token.
This meant Qi Yuan was absolutely qualified to take the Martial Trial.
Everyone from Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School was greatly surprised by the sight.
Wang Ke in particular demanded loudly, "Did you give that to the wrong person? He's already been expelled from school! How is he still qualified to take the Martial Trial?"
Suddenly, he felt an overwhelmingly oppressive gaze sweep over him. Cao Yang looked at Wang Ke with hostility.
"Do you think getting a good legacy means you can disregard everyone else? Who gave you the nerve to speak to me like that!"
"The Nine Provinces Alliance has plenty of geniuses, but very few live to reach their potential!"
As he pressed down with his murderous aura, Wang Ke felt as though he was about to fall to his knees.
Cao Yang was outstanding even among the Guardians and could lead a squad on his own!
As a squad captain, he possessed Level Four strength!
Damn it, this murderous aura! Why are my legs shaking?
The other students from Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School trembled too. Although this murderous aura was not primarily directed at them, everyone felt threatened.
"Qi Yuan has special permission from the Guardian Warden to take the Martial Trial. Do you have a problem with that?"
Wang Ke felt his entire body trembling and hurriedly said, "No, none at all!"
Cao Yang snorted coldly, then withdrew his aura.
Honed by years on the front lines of Secret Realms, he was absolutely beyond comparison with a novice Ninja like this.
Never mind that he was stronger than Wang Ke-even if they had equal strength, he could kill Wang Ke in an instant!
That was the confidence experience brought!
But he stole a glance at Qi Yuan.
Everything that had happened in Jia Nan's office yesterday remained vivid in his mind.
This guy wasn't just fucking ruthless. He was also someone far too strong for Cao Yang to mess with.
Qi Yuan accepted the token, then gave him a slight smile. "Thank you, Brother Cao!"
Cao Yang's answering smile was somewhat unnatural.
Just then, Jia Nan stepped onto the raised platform in the circular plaza.
Everyone fell silent without prompting.
This was a genuine Grandmaster Realm expert!
Even though they had received legacies from Planetary Space, none of them dared act out before a Grandmaster Realm expert.
Jia Nan still wore a broad smile as he looked at the students below.
"The annual Martial Trial is about to begin again. I'm sure you're all looking forward to it."
Everyone held their breath, waiting for Jia Nan to continue.
"Just a few days ago, an entrance to a Secret Realm suddenly appeared not far from here."
"Fortunately, we discovered it in time and surrounded and killed several Demon Beasts that were about to escape from the Secret Realm!"
"After an investigation by the Guardians, this Secret Realm was classified as a D-Rank Secret Realm!"
The entire crowd erupted!
Everyone began discussing it.
"A D-Rank Secret Realm has Level Three Demon Beasts at most, and its Inheritance Tower only has Level Three Chakra Legacies at best."
"That's not much use to us, is it?"
"It's no use to us, but it's a huge help to other ordinary people."
The Nine Provinces Alliance had many Secret Realms. Apart from Planetary Space, which had no rank classification, every other discovered Secret Realm was marked with a danger rating.
For example, most of the Secret Realms guarded by kings of the Human Race were S-Rank Secret Realm Spaces.
An S-Type Secret Realm meant there was a King's Legacy inside, but such a Secret Realm also contained at least one Level Seven King Beast.
This meant S-Rank Secret Realm Spaces were extremely dangerous. If the Demon Beasts inside appeared in the human world, it would undoubtedly be a considerable disaster.
Of course, if humans could eliminate every danger within an S-Rank Secret Realm Space, they could enter its Inheritance Tower and obtain the corresponding King's Legacy.
For example, an S-Rank Secret Realm Space captured a few years ago contained the legacy of Level Seven King Deidara.
By now, Level Seven King Deidara's legacy had already produced more than a dozen Grandmaster Realm experts, and some were even close to reaching the King Realm!
D-Rank Secret Realms, on the other hand, were much safer.
"They say killing Demon Beasts drops Chakra Crystals. The higher their level, the better the quality of the Chakra Crystals!"
"Right, these Chakra Crystals can help us refine Chakra more easily and support our cultivation."
"I heard that if they're made into Chakra Potions, the effect improves greatly and speeds up the awakening of a legacy!"
"I wonder if there are any Chakra Trees inside. I heard their fruit can strengthen mental power."
Jia Nan stopped keeping them in suspense. With a broad wave of his hand, he said, "This year, the Martial Trial will involve entering the newly discovered D-Rank Secret Realm to obtain Chakra Crystals. The quality of your Chakra Crystals will determine your Martial Trial results!"
Upon hearing Jia Nan's announcement, some people immediately began to panic.
Throughout their childhood education, Demon Beasts had been portrayed as devils that ate people and drank their blood.
Many people had an instinctive fear of them!
Seemingly sensing the students' feelings, Jia Nan coughed and continued, "This Martial Trial is not compulsory. If you don't want to participate, you can withdraw now."
"Most of the Demon Beasts in the D-Rank Secret Realm are level one Demon Beasts, not much stronger than the wild beasts in our human world."
"But I'll be honest: there will certainly be some danger. The choice is yours."
"I must remind you that everyone here has entered Planetary Space and received a legacy. Sooner or later, you will all face Demon Beasts."
"Even after you enter university, very little of your time will actually be spent on academic subjects. Most of it will be spent in Secret Realms or guarding their entrances."
"Once Demon Beasts appear in the real world, our families and friends will suffer!"
"And now, you have an opportunity!"
"It is also your responsibility as Ninjas!"
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