The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 263 End of the First Test
“This crystal ball looks the same as the one used to check our cultivation when we signed up for the annual martial arts contest. The only difference is that this one can measure our talent, but is it really possible?” Zhu Ren whispered softly.
“Come on, Brother Zhu! Sect Master Jiu Shen was even able to defeat the Head of the Situ Alliance. It should come as no surprise if he has this kind of stuff.” Liu Mengdi patted Zhu Ren's back forcefully as he said those words.
Princess Sylvia nodded in agreement and she even put on a proud expression as if she was the one being praised.
“We will soon know if this item is really capable of such a thing. You can wait for me here.” Beiming Chu said before walking towards Xia Xinyue.
Prince Dante and the others glanced at him closely. They were extremely curious as to whether the Shining Star was truly capable of measuring one's talent. After all, they had never heard of anyone being able to do that…
Beiming Chu stopped in front of Xia Xinyue and looked at the crystal ball he was holding.
“Put your right hand on it.” Xia Xinyue said in a calm tone.
Beiming Chu no longer hesitated. He slowly placed his hand on top of the crystal ball and when his skin touched the crystal surface, he felt a warm sensation spread through his palm.
The dim Brilliant Star emitted a faint white light that shone for a moment.
“Beiming Chu's. Twenty years. Seven stars. You passed the first exam.” Xia Xinyue announced with an unchanging expression.
Beiming Chu was dazed and he had only recovered when he heard Xia Xinyue's words.
He was happy that he passed the first exam, but he was confused about the meaning of his seventh-star talent.
He walked back towards Prince Dante and the others with a calm gaze, but the curiosity in his heart grew stronger the more he thought about the result.
“What does it mean..” Mumbles slowly.
“Congratulations, Brother Beiming! So far, you have the highest talent among all who have tested yourself!” Prince Dante said with a warm smile. He was really happy that his friend passed the first test without any problems.
“Alright! Now it's-it's my turn! I'll be right back! Hehe!” Princess Sylvia grinned as she walked away.
After less than a few minutes, he returned with a stiff smile.
“Why do you look unhappy when you pass the exam?” Liu Mengdi asked, feeling quite confused by his expression.
Princess Sylvia pouted as she replied. “I think I have a higher talent, but it seems I am only a seven-star talent like Brother Beiming.”
Prince Dante chuckled and the others chuckled silently when they saw his sad expression, but they were also shocked when they heard that he was only a seven-star talent.
Cough! Cough!
“Ehem!” A fake cough suddenly interrupted their way of mind and they immediately turned their head to glance at the newcomer.
“So that's Brother Yang! What brings you here?” Prince Dante pulled the surprised Liu Mengdi and looked at Yang Zenke with interest. He was really curious about the young man who managed to amaze everyone with his ferocious fighting manner.
Yang Zenke nodded his head at Prince Dante and replied in an indifferent tone. “I am here under the orders of Sect Master Jiu Shen. I have something to give to Liu Mengdi.”
He sounded rude and arrogant, but no one dared to voice their displeasure. Even the little female demon did not dare to show a hint of hostility on her face.
“For me?” Liu Mengdi pointed at himself with a puzzled look.
Yang Zenke nodded and said. “Take this space ring. Sect Master Jiu mentioned that you are now a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Tower. You don't need to follow the assessment anymore and you can enter the tower with me.”
Liu Mengdi's eyes widened.
“Hahaha! Thinking that Sect Master Jiu wasn't joking with me back then! How foolish I am to doubt it! Ahaha! Let's go!” Liu Mengdi laughed out loud as he thought about it.
Yang Zenke then glanced at Prince Dante and the others and said. “I know you all will be accepted as disciples of the Heavenly Sword Tower, so I will not give you any words of encouragement. You can look for me after the assessment is done.”
After saying those words, he did not even wait for any answer before walking inside the sword tower.
“Hopefully succeed, all of you! I'll wait for you inside!” Liu Mengdi chuckled before following Yang Zenke.
Beiming Chu and the others stared at their figures speechlessly.
“Man Yang Zenke it still looks unapproachable as usual.” Prince Dante muttered.
Everyone nodded their heads at his words.
“His trust in us presses me. I just wish we could all actually pass all three of those exams.” Zhu Ren added in a grim tone.
“I don't like that guy! Hmph! I'll punch him in the face after I get inside the sword tower!” Princess Sylvia grunts.
Beiming Chu and the others simply smiled hearing his words. They knew that he was just spouting nonsense, but none of them said anything about it so that they would not incur the fury of this little demon …
The first assessment continued for a few more hours.
There were thousands of applicants, but only a few hundred were left after everyone was tested.
Xia Xinyue scanned the crowd with her cold eyes and announced. “You all passed the first round assessment and I congratulate you for that. Now, please enter the sword tower and rest. We've prepared your accommodation, so you don't have to worry. As for the second test, it will be held tomorrow morning, and the late one is instantly disqualified!”
The words ‘direct disqualified’ echoed inside everyone's head like a volcanic eruption. They secretly told themselves to never be late for the second exam tomorrow …