Combat Emperor: Zhang Yu's Journey
Chapters... 53: Illusion (Determination)
After passing the second stage examination Zhang Yu stepped up through the dozens of steps before reaching the hundred and fifty steps.
But believe me, to get there he forced himself to numb his legs and his chest felt tight withstanding the pressure. If previously the pressure of every rung was equivalent to that of a five-star grand master level cultivator, right now that pressure was equivalent to that of a nine-star grand master level cultivator or even a senior level cultivator.
"Well, you're pushing yourself too much. There was still a chance to retreat before the third stage examination began. Would you like to hear your teacher's advice to step down?"
Zhang Yu chuckled amusedly. The tail of his eyes glanced down. Seeing the long struggle, was it worth it if he gave up now?
That's totally not worth it! Even if it fails, he will try to do so.
"Teacher, you take it easy. Your disciple will reach the fifth stage. All you need to do is prepare to fulfill my request once it's done." Zhang Yu laughed softly and looked up. Although he did not know where his teacher was talking from, but his expression should be visible to him.
The teacher paused for a moment, then said, "Because you're so confident. Then just do it as you wish. But on the other hand you have to be ready to take the risk."
Zhang Yu pondered the teacher's sentence. He nodded his head faintly. "I've decided it. Teachers don't have to worry."
Along with the loss of the teacher's voice, Zhang Yu's consciousness was for the third time pulled somewhere.
If the first is the arena of battle and the second is the navel. Then the third is a vast lake with water so clear.
There is no gripping feeling or something dangerous. This made Zhang Yu feel strange. At the same time he began to wonder what the third stage examination would be.
"Young man, are you ready for the third stage exam?"
Out of nowhere, a dwarf old man was suddenly on a rock by the lake. Though just a moment ago Zhang Yu was very sure that no one was there. But this man ....
Surprisingly when Zhang Yu tried to spy on him, this dwarf old man had no aura. He was like a wooden puppet, but he could talk like a human in general.
"Young man, I'm just a wisp of spirit inhabiting this place. You won't be able to sense my existence."
The explanation of this dwarf old man figure made Zhang Yu understand.
"Senior, can you explain about this third stage exam?"
The dwarf old man shook his head. "Sorry, but I can't say it. But for sure you'll know when the exam goes on."
Zhang Yu pondered for some time. "Alright then, let's do the third stage exam."
The old spirit laughed with Zhang Yu's spirit. He could see Zhang Yu's weak body, but it didn't seem like an obstacle to him.
"It will be interesting" he murmured.
After asking Zhang Yu again to confirm his readiness, the old spirit pointed to the middle of the lake and at that moment also appeared a stone stage there.
"Sit there."
Zhang Yu did not know what he would experience in the third stage examination. Yet once again his determination to reach the fifth stage could not be extinguished before reaching it.
"Aren't you just sitting? I'll do it!"
Zhang Yu jumped onto the stone stage that was in the middle of the lake. He remembered the words of the old spirit and sat cross-legged there.
"Am I just going to stay here without any clarity?" Zhang Yu snorted. He felt that the possibility of him passing the third stage examination was getting smaller.
However, right at this moment a wisp of white-colored clouds gathered above his head. A moment later a golden colored light descended upon his body.
Zhang Yu had thought this was the beginning of the third stage examination. But surprisingly it turned out that this golden light restored the condition of his body. The drained energy was recharged and the dried Qi was completely restored.
"What is this really? What ...." Before Zhang Yu finished his sentence, his consciousness had already returned to his body.
Zhang Yu was still confused. But he couldn't help but step onto the fifth stage. He also completed the challenge from the teacher and entered the top hundred ranking list.
"A strong determination. I admit you!"
The teacher's voice sounded again. Zhang Yu immediately asked how he was considered to pass the third stage examination. Even as he remembered the third stage examination was more like restoring his strength. It cannot be called a test. It's treatment.
"Boy, this isn't just about fighting or surviving danger. This is called determination."
Hearing the teacher's words, Zhang Yu seemed to have gained enlightenment. He recalled what his teacher had done before the third stage examination. "Teacher, I think you're just asking on a whim. Turns out you wanted to test my resolve to reach the fifth stage."
"Yes, like that. Unexpectedly you still have a strong determination even though the body is already weak."
Everything becomes clear. His teacher kept trying to strengthen him back, while the old spirit inside kept asking him his readiness to face the third stage examination. Both wanted to test his resolve.
Luckily from the beginning Zhang Yu had no intention of retreating. Although he was pessimistic to succeed in the third round of exams, but still forced himself to face it.
"Teacher, what about the deal? I made it, didn't I?" ask Zhang Yu.
"Teacher?"
"Teacher! Can you hear me?!" One to two calls for no reply from the teacher. Zhang Yu's facial complexion changed immediately.
"Excession! Teacher, do you intend to not keep your word?" inner Zhang Yu.
Potatoes could use the voice message of his teacher instantly disappeared when he successfully completed the challenge. This is called irresponsibility!
At this moment some disciples approached. They were all wearing the robes of inner court disciples. Since Zhang Yu was not wearing an unfamiliar robe and face, it made them very curious.
Perhaps Zhang Yu was currently not the only outer court disciple capable of reaching the fifth stage. But Guang Zhou's name had long been famous and they weren't surprised when Guang Zhou was able to reach the fifth stage. This was different from Zhang Yu because he was completely foreign.
"What's your name?" askthem.
Zhang Yu replied. "My name is Zhang Yu, outer court disciple of class 175."
They were bearded when they had yet to realize Zhang Yu was a new disciple. When they are more careful the face water immediately changes.
"Wait on! Are you really class 175?" Senior curly hair asked as he held his breath.
"No! No way! You must have lied to us." The female senior folded her hands in front of her chest then shook her head.
No one believed that Zhang Yu was a new student. When he took out an identity token, all of the disciples fell silent and looked dumbfounded.