Chapter 194: Chapter 8: Little Celestial Pride! Showing Off
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A drop of cold sweat fell from Wang Shouzhe’s brow, "Luqiu, do you have to be so reckless? You actually want to start directly from the second level!!"
Skipping a level, what if we miss out on a wave of rewards?
Just as he was about to stop her.
The Artifact Spirit spoke up: "Commoner, your request has been denied. Please proceed with the trials as per the Recruitment Point requirements."
Thankfully, this Artifact Spirit is quite rational, handling matters strictly according to the rules.
A trace of boredom flashed in Wang Luqiu’s eyes as she turned her neck and stretched her muscles, "Since that’s the case, let’s get started quickly."
In the center of the Trial Ground, after a ripple in space.
The Demon Puppet appeared once again, its momentum still as terrifying, its appearance still as hideous.
Before it could make any moves.
Wang Luqiu was the first to step forward and kill towards the Demon Puppet.
Her movements were fierce and direct, without any embellishments, as if she were a humanoid tyrannosaurus entering hunting mode.
With a "boom", a single punch.
The Demon Puppet, caught off guard, hastily blocked, but was knocked back three to four meters, stumbling almost unable to stand still.
"Luqiu is amazing."
The younger generation from the various families watching were all shocked.
The Demon Puppet that gave them immense pressure, seemingly invincible, appeared much "weaker" in Wang Luqiu’s hands.
Throughout the process, it was only able to parry, being forced to continuously retreat or dodge awkwardly.
This scene looked as if the Demon Puppet was the one being beaten by those they resembled earlier.
However, now it’s Wang Luqiu overpowering the Demon Puppet.
Her assault was as continuous as raging waves, each blow stronger than the last.
Twenty moves, just twenty moves.
A Demon Puppet that appeared powerful and invincible was struck in the chest by Wang Luqiu’s elbow, blown two to three zhang away and crashed to the ground, with its chest cracked open, struggling but unable to get back up.
"Like an ant." Wang Luqiu smirked, looking as if she wasn’t fully satisfied.
"Good! Well done, Luqiu."
Peers cheered excitedly.
Even the Ancestors looked surprised, thinking this child Luqiu was too terrifying. When they were her age, they were nowhere near her capability.
Even Ancestor Longyan couldn’t help nodding, saying, "This child is much more formidable than I was at her age."
Ancestor Ruhong also said, "Congratulations, Ancestor Longyan, this child’s Path of Celestial Human has appeared."
His eyes were filled with indescribable envy. If only the East Port Chen Family could produce such a child.
Then gazing at Chen Fangjie, he sighed...
Upon witnessing Luqiu’s exceptional performance, even Ancestor Xuanfu couldn’t resist pulling Liua Ruolei aside, fervently admonishing her. Your sister, that unparalleled Celestial Pride, has been spoiled by that brat Wang Shouzhe.
The future of the Liua Family rests solely on your shoulders, you must live up to it. Then, she glared fiercely at Wang Shouzhe from afar.
Meanwhile, on the Trial Platform.
"Congratulations on passing the trial. What is your name?"
"Wang Luqiu."
"Very well, Wang Luqiu. For passing the first level, you can receive a consolation prize, provided you accept the identity of a militia member of the Divine Martial Dynasty."
"I accept." Wang Luqiu may be a bit adolescent, but she’s not foolish. The reward is a Celestial Spirit Pill.
"Militia member Wang Luqiu, on behalf of the Divine Martial Dynasty, and the Divine Martial Army, I grant you the identity of a militia member, and award you a Basic Breakthrough Pill."
Once the Artifact Spirit’s words were finished.
After another slight spatial ripple, two items appeared in front of Wang Luqiu. A delicate jade bottle, and a black token.
Wang Luqiu reached out to take the rewards, then opened the bottle to show Wang Shouzhe, "Fourth Brother, take a look, is this the Celestial Spirit Pill? Why does the Artifact Spirit call it the ’Basic Breakthrough Pill’?"
Wang Shouzhe took a careful look, his mood excited, "It is indeed the Celestial Spirit Pill!" It seems that during the Divine Martial Dynasty period, such things as the Celestial Spirit Pill weren’t rare.
Though he never doubted Ancestor Longyan’s experiences, only upon obtaining this item did Wang Shouzhe truly breathe a sigh of relief. It seems the relic hasn’t deteriorated over the hundreds of years.
The Wang Family is quite wealthy now, but being gifted a Celestial Spirit Pill worth tens of thousands is naturally pleasant.
The other ancestors and juniors were also thrilled, seeing that although the Demon Puppet was difficult to fight, it was not unbeatably so, and the rewards were so generous.
For some Ninth-Grade Lower-Rank Noble Families, accumulating a Celestial Spirit Pill often takes decades.
Their eyes suddenly burned with eagerness.
At this time, the Artifact Spirit said: "Militia member Wang Luqiu, do you wish to continue to the second level?"
Just as Wang Luqiu was about to respond to the Artifact Spirit, Wang Shouzhe grabbed her, "Luqiu, you’ve just finished fighting. Rest for a while first."
Wang Luqiu looked puzzled, "Fourth Brother, I’m not tired, it was just a warm-up."
Wang Shouzhe glared at her, "I say you’re tired, so you’re tired."
Wang Luqiu helplessly rolled her eyes, alright, I can’t beat you, so whether I’m tired or not is up to you.
Then Wang Shouzhe cautiously asked the Artifact Spirit: "Before starting the second level, can she rest?"
"You may rest and receive treatment, but it must not exceed one day," the Artifact Spirit answered honestly, "otherwise, you will need to wait a year to start again."
"Can others trial while she rests?"
"No, unless she voluntarily exits the trial, or doesn’t challenge the next level within a day."
"Okay, we’ll let Luqiu rest first." Wang Shouzhe pulled Wang Luqiu aside, "Rest well, replenish all the Profound Qi you used up, don’t proceed to the second level with even a sliver missing. Otherwise, I’ll deduct your Contribution Points."