The Hooligan in Another World

Chapter 14 Start the Test

The Spiritual Road was divided into two tests.

The first was a test of one’s Martial Soul grade and strength, and the second test was a test of courage.

Today was the first test. It was a contest of strength and the quality of Martial Souls. The winner would emerge victorious, and the weak would be kicked out of the Spiritual Road. The rest of the trial would continue in the Martial Art Training Towers.

At that moment, there was a sea of people in the Martial Refinement Pavilion.

To the Sword Marquis Estate people, the Spiritual Road’s trial was a very grand feast. The people from the Inner Palace would also come to watch. It was so much so that the various headmasters and elders would even fight over the genius.

So today was bound to not be peaceful, and all those old fellows that were cultivating in seclusion opened their eyes successively.

“I hope that a good guy will appear for this year’s Spiritual Road’s feast.”

“Another year has passed since the competition.”

“I hope that you will not disappoint me in the Spiritual Road this year.”

...

The elders and instructors of the Sword Marquis Estate that were cultivating in seclusion opened their eyes successively.

Within the Sword Marquis’s Estate, other than a few secluded disciples, the majority of the others had come to watch the Spiritual Road.

Chu Qianye was secretly astonished as he gazed at the dark mass of people.

The number of people watching the Spiritual Road was not inferior to the amount within the ring.

In the Martial Refinement Pavilion, there was a high platform placed on top of it. On top of the platform was a piece of dark green rock.

“Most people failed in the Spiritual Road’s two tests.”

“That’s right, the first section is very important. It tests one’s Martial Soul grade and strength.

If you fail both sections, you’ll have no chance of improving the Martial Refining Tower.”

“There are quite a few experts here today. I really am looking forward to it.”

...

The moment Chu Qianye arrived at the Martial Refinement Pavilion, he heard discussions from his surroundings.

“Everyone, look! The imperial family is here!”

Suddenly, someone spoke.

When everyone heard this, they couldn’t help looking to the side. They saw a middle-aged man wearing a gorgeous robe entering the Martial Refinement Pavilion with tiger like eyes.

The Sword Marquis Estate was one of the institutions in the Water Cloud County. Countless geniuses were groomed in it, and it had a pivotal position in the country. This could be seen from the fact that the imperial family personally came to the Martial Arts Training Hall.

The Sect Master of Sword Marquis Estate had come out as well, and he stood by the side of the graceful man with a respectful appearance.

When the people from the Scarlet Imperial Family sat down, the other elders and ministers also sat down and waited for the Spiritual Road to begin.

As Imperial Preceptor chanted the scriptures, Butcher started to slaughter the sacrificial offerings. A pillar of blood shot up into the sky from the battle stage and rays of light shot out in all directions.

After he finished all this, an inner court sect master of the Sword Marquis Estate started reading out the rules.

“The first stage of the Spiritual Road: Martial Soul and Strength Test.”

“This is Mysterious Stone for the test of Martial Souls grade. As long as you place your hand on it, you will be tested. Common Grade Five and below Yellow Realm warriors will be eliminated immediately.”

"If your strength is not at a certain level, you will be eliminated."

Martial Soul grade was divided into mortal grade, spirit grade, profound grade, and divine grade. Each grade was further divided into nine stars, and the minimum requirement for anyone below five stars of the mortal grade was five stars of the Yellow Realm.

There were two conditions: Common Grade Five Star or higher, and Yellow Realm.

Different grade Martial Souls had different colors. Common grade Martial Souls were black, spiritual grade spirit spirits were red, Xuan grade azure, divine grade gold, and the nine stars corresponded to nine different lights.

This rule wasn’t difficult to understand, but the conditions to enter the inner court were slightly harsh. It was like this in merely the first round, and as for the second round of the strength test, it required at least the strength of a cauldron. Even though some people’s Martial Souls were high, if their cultivation was low, then their physical strength would be unable to attain the requirements.

Such a filtering requirement was extremely strict.

However, many people yearned for the inner courtyard. After all, it was a sacred place for cultivation, a place to change their fate.

After the rules of the test were announced, many people immediately revealed expressions of eagerness.

“All the people who signed up for the Spiritual Road, please come up.”

The Sect Leader swept his gaze around and his voice clearly entered everyone’s ears.

A grave expression was revealed on the faces of everyone when they heard this.

As soon as he finished speaking, numerous people ascended the arena successively, and every single one of them possessed a dignified bearing as they stood before the rock.

“Guan Yelong, the third strongest cultivator in the manor. It’s said that he’s a spirit rank Martial Soul and has already reached fourth level Yellow Realm origin realm.”

“Chen Yun, awakened his spirit grade Martial Soul at twelve, currently a Third Order Huang realm.”

“Uh, Jiang Cai, you broke through in the second month after entering the Sword Marquis Estate, your cultivation is unfathomable.”

Everyone’s eyes fell on Jiang Cai. As a martial artist who had entered the Sword Marquis’ Mansion earlier, his martial cultivation had not been revealed in recent years. This was also the reason why many people were afraid of him.

Chu Qianye’s martial cultivation was naturally different from these people. His Martial Soul had shattered and his physical body had been tempered twice, so his foundation was relatively solid.

In martial art, the physical body was the most important factor. He was well aware of this, especially since he’d recently trained in the Yellow Springs Finger.

Unfortunately, not a single cultivator, including the Sword Marquis Estate’s headmaster, knew of this place. This was a principle that Chu Qianye had comprehended after profiting from a disaster.

“Start the first round of the test.”

Everyone held their breath upon hearing this. Was it finally about to begin?

“Ye Hua.” One of the Sect Masters of the Sword Marquis Estate read the name of the number one figure.

A young man in a green robe stood up and walked slowly to the rock.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the young man reached out his hand and touched the black stone. His Martial Soul’s aura surged and two rays of black light lit up.

“Mortal rank two, Yellow Realm two, pass.”

The headmaster said lightly, and the man revealed a happy expression.

The onlookers were secretly surprised. They didn't expect this man to be so lucky.

As time passed, waves of dazzling lights erupted on the rock, and more than half of the people had already participated in the first round of the test, yet less than half remained. This allowed them to clearly understand that a portion of them would probably be eliminated in the second round.

...

“Jiang Cai.”

Hearing those words, the crowd all turned their gazes elsewhere.

At that moment, Jiang Cai’s figure walked towards the black rock. Instantly, everyone’s gazes were attracted to him.

Jiang Cai was calm and collected. His clothes fluttered in the wind, giving off an otherworldly aura.

“Like a jade tree facing the wind.”

Many people sighed inwardly. Such a young man had an extraordinary temperament and extraordinary talent. He had long been admired by many children of high officials and nobles.

“Jiang Cai is indeed a peerless talent, awakening his Martial Soul at ten years old. If I can marry him, I will have no regrets in this life.”

Some people sighed with emotion.

It didn’t take long before Jiang Churan arrived before the rock with a carefree expression.

“Chu Qianye.”

The sect master read it out loud. Surprise appeared on the faces of everyone else when they heard this name. However, they quickly laughed coldly.

“Well, this trash that had his Martial Soul shattered still hasn’t given up. He’s almost kicked out of the Sword Marquis Estate. I never imagined that he would actually participate in the Spiritual Road’s trial.”

“He was abused by Ning Yifan some time ago. If it wasn’t for Wenren Muyue’s timely arrival, he probably wouldn’t have survived!”

"What's the point of the garbage? Get out of here. Don't waste our time. We're not interested in you."

Chu Qianye turned a deaf ear, walked out of the crowd, and waited outside the arena.

“Chu Qianye, you won’t be able to enter the Spiritual Road. There is an uncrossable chasm between you and me.” Jiang Cai said with a sneer.

"Haha, you think too highly of yourself."

A gleam flitted across Chu Qianye’s eyes.

The members of the imperial clan didn't know what was going on.

“Chu Qianye’s Martial Soul has been dormant for five years. He is unable to condense his qi and cultivate, and his cultivation has regressed again and again. On account of old sentiments, the Manor Lord did not expel him from the Sword Marquis Estate.” One of the Sect Leaders explained, and they immediately revealed an expression of sudden realization.

“The Dean’s intentions are good, but the Sword Marquis Estate should eliminate trash that’s incapable of cultivating so as to avoid wasting cultivation resources.”

This Sect Master Chu Qianye recognized him. His name was Tang Lin, and he was very close to the Xu Residence.

“Mr. Tang, I don’t think I’ve offended you. You’re already suppressing me like this before I even set foot onto the stage. Do you really know my strength? It is truly lamentable for the Sword Marquis Estate to have a headmaster like you.”

“Impudent!” Mr. Tang shouted angrily. “How can I not know that your Martial Soul is trash?”

“I’ll say it again, I haven’t gotten on stage yet.”

Mr. Tang coldly snorted. “Fine, don’t blame me for being rude when the time comes if you don’t have a Martial Soul.”

Chu Qianye didn’t comment and only smiled indifferently.