Chapter 44: The Great Comparison Begins Second Watch

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  Qianyuan calendar three thousand eight hundred thirty-two years, June twenty-first day.

  The Yang family clan, the trial by fire for the family has officially begun.

  Firstly, family testing. Anyone over the age of sixteen must undergo testing. If they have not entered the Wu Zhe level, they will be expelled from the family and forced to fend for themselves. The family does not raise useless people, this is the Yang family's rule for thousands of years.

  Yang Lei, as the third young master of the Weiwu Wangfu, was a well-known waste in the clan. At 15 years old, he had not even entered the first stage of Qi training. Many people were looking forward to seeing how this waste would be kicked out of the family and out of the Weiwu Wangfu.

  "This time's family competition is quite something, but Yang You, the mighty king, actually closed himself off and didn't come." someone said.

  "Of course he won't come. If you have a son who can't even reach the first level of Qi training, would you dare to show your face?" another person said.

  "It's also, if I had a son like that, I would have beaten him to death long ago. How could he still be around and bring shame?" The man nodded in agreement.

  Yang Yue's face turned iron-green after hearing this, and she was about to go give them a show of color, but was pulled back by Yang Lui.

  "Look, the waste has arrived. Not bad, you said he didn't break through to Practicing Qi First Stage? But he's actually a real Practicing Qi First Stage!" Yang Lei adjusted the Introspective Ring to Practicing Qi First Stage, as long as his cultivation hadn't reached the Great Perfection of Martial Sage, then no one could see through his true cultivation.

  "Has he really reached the first stage of Qi training? Has the iron tree finally bloomed?"

  "Haha, it's quite possible, maybe they're intentionally hiding their cultivation?"

  At this time, the test is about to begin, and the tester is Yang Zhen, who has achieved the Great Perfection of Wu Emperor.

  After glancing around, Yang Zhen said: "Quiet down, the family test is about to begin. Anyone who is 16 years old or older must take the test. Those who pass will be expelled from the family and have to fend for themselves."

  "The first one, Yang Tianli, is sixteen years old."

  A woman in green heard this and walked up, punching a fist on the testing stone, leaving a shallow fist print.

  "Martial artist, 9th rank, qualified."

  "Second, Yang Tian Shan, sixteen years old."

  Yang Tian Shan was a handsome young man who walked up and threw a punch.

  "Yang Tian Shan, Martial Artist 8th Rank, Qualified."

  "Yang Tianwu, sixteen years old, martial artist second rank, qualified."

  …………

  "Yang Tiancheng, sixteen years old, first-grade martial artist, qualified."

  "Next, Yang Lei, sixteen years old." When he read the name Yang Lei, Yang Zhen raised his head, slightly worried. After all, Yang Lei was notorious for being a waste of resources. If he couldn't meet the standards, he would be expelled from the family, which was an extremely cruel punishment. Being kicked out of the family at such a young age meant having almost no chance of survival.

  As Yang Lei walked onto the stage, the audience below erupted into a mixture of gasps and whispers. This Yang Lei was too famous, being the third son of the legendary genius Wu Wang Yang You, now known to everyone as a good-for-nothing.

  "Yang Lei, jiayou! Brother, jiayou!" Yang Yue shouted from the side.

  While others who heard Yang Yue's shout were filled with disdain, one of them was Yang Tianfeng, who discovered that the person he had met that day was actually Yang Lei, Yang Yue's younger brother, the useless Third Young Master of the Weiwu Wangfu. He was also greatly shocked.

  Yang Lei took a deep breath. Since he was going to show off in the family competition, it was inevitable that he would reveal his true strength. There was no need to hide his strength here either.

  "Trash is trash, no matter how you prepare it, it's still trash."

  "It's estimated that one punch will break your hand."

  "It's embarrassing, if it were me, I wouldn't have come to take the test."

  As for these words, Yang Lei didn't care at all. He had already reached the seventh rank of Wushang himself, so why bother.

  Good luck, sudden move, strong and fierce, violent, all around Qi Jin Xuan rise.

  "Bump."

  A heavy fist hit the test stone.

  The whole scene suddenly fell silent.

  "How is this possible? How can it be? How can he not be a waste?" Each and every one of them couldn't believe the reality before their eyes.

  "Yang Lei, sixteen years old, seventh rank in martial arts, qualified."

  Yang Zhen was also shocked, never expecting that this former waste material would be so formidable, already reaching the seventh rank of martial arts at just sixteen years old, which is absolutely a genius among geniuses.

  "How is this possible? This can't be right, he must have cheated."

  One by one, they couldn't believe their ears and shouted wildly.

  "Shut up! Do you think I'm blind?" Yang Zhen shouted.

  The scene suddenly fell silent.

  Yang Tianfeng was also shocked, he didn't expect that Yang Lei had actually reached the seventh rank of martial arts at such a young age. He himself hadn't even reached the seventh rank at sixteen years old, and more importantly, he couldn't see through his opponent's cultivation level. Did he still have something hidden up his sleeve? Otherwise, how could he dare to provoke him? After all, in the family competition, even if one were to severely injure their opponent, it could be said that it was an accident.

  "Next..."

  Many people were shocked by Yang Lei's performance, and no one expected that the two sons and daughter of Wu Wang would be so talented. The most gifted among them was still the third son, who was called a waste material, but had already reached the seventh rank of martial arts at a young age, with an unlimited future ahead of him, and it is very likely that he will become the second Wu Wang, a genius.

  Yang Tian and Yang Yue, among others, are the most aware that half a year ago, Yang Lei was nothing but a waste who hadn't even entered the Qi Refining stage. Half a year later, he has been constantly breaking through, reaching the current Seventh Stage of Martial Arts. To say the least, it's more terrifying than Wei Wu Wang Yang You. If this continues, what kind of terrifying existence will he become?

  Yang Tian now regretted, regretting how silly he was, why he had always been looking for trouble with him. He was his older brother after all, if he had treated him a bit better, then in the future he would definitely have gotten his care. Now that he didn't take revenge on him was already a good thing. Thinking of this, Yang Tian made a decision, which was to go into seclusion and cultivate, vowing not to come out until he reached the Martial King realm.

  "Great job, little brother!" Yang Lei came over and Yang Yue excitedly gave a thumbs up.

  "Sister, tomorrow is the family competition, are you confident?" Yang Lei said with a smile.

  "Who am I, your sister? How could I possibly lack confidence? You've given me so many talismans and so many elixirs. If I couldn't even make it into the top three, then what's the point?" Yang Yue said.

  "It's good that you have confidence." Yang Lei smiled and said, "However, even if they also have talismans, there is no need to worry. If I encounter Yang Tianlei and Yang Tianfeng first, I will beat them to death or disable them, so Second Sister, you won't be in danger."

  "Don't talk big, when you meet them, be careful, neither of them are good people." Yang Yue reminded.

  Yang Lei didn't mind at all, took out that Heavenly Thunder Token: "Second sister, this Heavenly Thunder Token is for you."

  "A one-star spirit symbol, this...this is a real spirit symbol, little brother, you can actually create a spirit symbol?" Yang Yue looked at her younger brother in disbelief. If he could really create a spirit symbol, that would be too abnormal, and he's only sixteen years old.

  Yang Lei shook his head and said, "This wasn't made by me, I accidentally obtained it, there's only one of this kind, you take it first. This Spirit Symbol has immense power, it can cause huge damage to those at the beginning stage of Martial Emperor or below. If you really encounter them and can't defeat them, then use this Heavenly Thunder Symbol."

  "Only one?"

  "There is only one."

  "I don't want it then." Yang Yue returned the Heaven Thunder Token to Yang Wei's hand.

  "Why?" Yang Lei asked.

  "Because you need it more than I do, little brother. If I use it, then you won't have any," said Yang Yue.

  Yang Lei smiled: "Second sister, you take it, I have my own plans, have you forgotten that I am the one who killed Wu Huang with a single move?"

  Yang Yue only then remembered that when she went shopping and met the Third Prince Qian Wuyong, Yang Lai had indeed killed Huoyun, a Wu Huang sixth rank with a higher cultivation level than him, with just one move.

  "Alright then, I'll take this Heavenly Thunder Token." Yang Yue reluctantly picked up the token.

  The top three rewards in the family competition are generous, but most people are not eligible because there are two exceptionally talented individuals, Yang Tianlei and Yang Tianfeng. Both have already reached the Wu Wang realm. However, this family competition is also an opportunity to showcase oneself, and the better one performs, the more likely they will be noticed by the family elders. Once noticed, if taken in as a disciple, it would be a shortcut to success. Therefore, everyone participating in the family competition is putting in their best effort.

  …………

  Qianyuan calendar three thousand eight hundred thirty-two years, June twenty-second day.

  Qianyuan Country Yang Family, Second Item of Family Trial, Great Family Comparison.

  A total of 352 people participated in the trial, including 1858 direct descendants and 194 collateral descendants.

  First round, knockout stage.

  There are ten arenas.

  Match one, first battle, Yang Tianxing vs Yang Yuanwu.

  Yang Tianxing Wushi first rank, Yang Yuanwu Wuzhe Dàyuánmǎn.

  "Please advise." Yang Yuanwu, as a collateral disciple, was also exceptionally talented. At the age of seventeen, he had already achieved great mastery in martial arts, but his actual strength should not be underestimated. His foundation was solid and could rival that of a first-class martial artist.

  "Give up already." Yang Tianxing was extremely confident, with his treasured sword in hand and a tone of disdain.

  Yang Yuanwu's eyebrows furrowed at the words, his hand gripping the long spear tightly.

  "I'm afraid I must decline."

  "Fine, since you don't know what's good for you, then don't blame me for being rude." With that, he pointed his long sword and charged at Yang Yuanwu.

  "Tianxing Swordsmanship, numerous stars twinkling."

  Yang Yuanwu, however, was unexpectedly simple in his moves, yet precisely broke through Yang Tianxing's Tianxing Sword Technique, which made Yang Tianxing extremely angry. His own proud Tianxing Sword Technique was actually broken through by someone using the simplest of moves, how could he not be furious? He glared at Yang Yuanwu with red eyes and said: "Good... good, you've succeeded in provoking me."

  One pill of red medicine was taken orally.

  "Huiqi Dan, it's actually Huiqi Dan?" Someone in the audience naturally recognized it.

  Yang Tianxing took the dan medicine and was completely restored after consumption, Yang Yuanwu's face was solemn.

  "Coiling Dragon Gun Method, Coiling Dragon Emerges from the Sea."

  "Tian Xing Jian Fa, one sword transforms into stars."

  "Bang, bang, bang." Yang Yuanwu retreated three steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood and water. After all, he had consumed more energy before, while Yang Tianxing had the benefit of the Rejuvenating Pellet to supplement him, so Yang Yuanwu was at a disadvantage.

  Yang Tianxing will not stop here, but instead press his advantage and pursue a victory.

  "The Heavenly Star Sword Technique, numerous stars twinkling." The long sword in his hand transformed into a vast expanse of twinkling stars, charging towards Yang Yuanwu.

  "Coiling Dragon Gun Method, Coiling Dragon Swings Its Tail."

  After one blow, Yang Weimu was knocked out of the ring.

  Yang Tianxing wins.

  Yang Lei helped Yang Yuanwu up and gave him a Qi-replenishing pill.

  "Drink up and recover well, I think you'll be able to break through the Martial Artist realm soon and enter the Martial Master realm. Don't be too disappointed." Yang Lei patted his shoulder and said.

  "Three less." Yang Yuanwu looked at Yang Lei with gratitude, his heart clear that the pill he had just swallowed was extraordinary, as its efficacy quickly spread throughout his body, continuously repairing his injured physique.

  "No need for formalities, just call me Yang Wei."

  "Third Young Master, thank you. I, Yang Yuanwu, will repay this kindness in the future." After finishing speaking, he turned around and left without any hesitation or lingering.

  …………

  Third place podium.

  Yang Tianlei to Yang Zhenyu.

  With just one move, Yang Tianlei quickly defeated his ninth-level martial arts opponent.

  Number Five Platform

  Yang Yue to Yang Qing.

  Yang Yue's martial arts skills were at the fifth level, while his opponent was only at the eighth level, so he naturally won easily.

  The Second Ring

  Yang Lei Wushi Seventh Stage vs Yang Liu Wushi First Stage

  "Please advise."

  "Please."

  Willow knew that there was a big gap in strength and did not have too much hope, just hoping to show her true strength.

  Yang Lei was also unhurried, suppressing his own cultivation to fight Yang Liu to a stalemate, with extraordinary brilliance. In the end, after Yang Liu used her strongest move, she admitted defeat.

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