Chapter 79: Chapter 77: Breakthrough! Great Success!
"Puchi!" "Puchi!" "Puchi puchi!"
Around Corridor 21 of the Starry Sky.
Blade and sword shadows flashed continuously.
Jiang Ye seemed to transform into a god of slaughter, wielding a golden sharp blade, weaving through the endless shadow horde.
Now, his kill count had already surpassed the target of 1000.
However, his current slaying was not purely for the task.
"Kill!" Jiang Ye kept swinging his blade, cleaving.
If Zhang Jianwu were nearby, he would definitely notice that Jiang Ye at the moment did not seem like he was swinging a blade.
More like he’s swinging a fist!
"Eight Thunder Sounds Fist!" Jiang Ye used the blade as a fist, integrating the fist technique into the saber technique, and each strike emitted thunderous sounds.
His blade was getting faster!
Now he had been fighting for over 10 hours.
With the blessing of [Unrivaled Battle Intent], attack speed increased by 50%!
"Pupupu!"
In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ye stabbed out more than ten strikes.
The golden blade light, with a continuous thunder momentum, fiercely stabbed into the surrounding shadow horde.
"Faster, it can be even faster!"
Jiang Ye’s expression was incredibly resolute, though in the midst of slaughter, his heart was as calm as still water.
Gradually, he seemed to be immersed in some strange state.
Both saber technique and fist technique were constantly improving.
In the unseen, it was as if a shackle, like an ice river in spring, suddenly cracked, and a long-dormant qi force surged up the tailbone, breaking through the Heavenly Gate.
"Kill!" Jiang Ye reached a moment of epiphany, completely erupted.
"Huh!"
All his power burst forth, and the remaining star energy in the Guanyuan Acupoint wholly channeled into this strike.
He swung his blade!
In a flash, a bright blade light shot straight into the sky.
"Boom!"
A violent thunder roared.
No longer as dull as before, it rang out loudly like spring thunder!
In the air, substantial thunder ripple waves formed, wildly spreading, and for a time, continuous ear-splitting thunder resounded in all directions.
"Boom!"
A terrifying shockwave rippled outward from Jiang Ye.
The surrounding shadow horde seemed like reeds being bent down.
Jiang Ye’s eyes shined slightly.
"The Eight Thunder Sounds Fist, broke through!"
He glanced at his panel.
Eight Thunder Sounds Fist: Minor Success (99%) → Great Success (1%)
"This high-level art technique has finally reached Great Success." Jiang Ye’s lips curved.
Since the third day, he’s been trying to integrate this fist technique into the saber technique.
The process of constantly killing enemies also honed his fist technique.
In the endless slaughter, his fist technique rapidly grew.
In just two days, it leapt from Minor Success 81% to Great Success.
This breakthrough speed had the body constitution enhancement of Upper A, but more importantly, it was the insights gained through combat.
"After achieving Great Success in the Eight Thunder Sounds Fist, it can form a temporary [Thunder Sound Domain], creating a substantial oppressive feeling!" Jiang Ye looked around.
Just now, that strike.
Forced the surging shadow horde back, forming a domain belonging solely to Jiang Ye within a radius of one zhang.
This was the power of the Thunder Sound Fist’s Great Success!
Jiang Ye felt a burning sensation in his hands, with killing intent surging in his eyes, and he intended to continue experiencing the power of Great Success.
"Dang——"
Just then, a low midnight bell rang out.
The next moment.
"Boom~!"
The large iron gate that sealed the market slowly opened.
"Swish! Swish swish!"
Several figures dashed in.
It was the Shadow Hunting Squad who had been guarding outside.
"Candidates, your task is complete!"
The captain of the Shadow Hunting Squad’s voice spread throughout the market: "Thanks for your hard work, go back and rest, leave the rest to us."
After saying this, he led a group of squad members, charging into the seemingly endless shadow horde.
Seeing this.
Song Wanbai and the others ceased their slaughter, withdrawing.
"Brother Jiang, let’s retreat too." Lin Yushu coordinated with Jiang Ye.
"Hmm, let’s go back." Jiang Ye nodded, not lingering in the battle.
The ringing of the midnight bell signified that it was already the sixth day!
This day, he must rest well.
Because the seventh day marks the arrival of the Preparatory Star Profession assessment.
Whether one can become a Preparatory Star Professional depends on tomorrow.
Jiang Ye and Lin Yushu left the market together.
Before leaving, he turned to take another look.
In the Starry Sky Corridor, Shadow Race members were still pouring out continuously.
"Why do these Shadow Race babies seem endless?" Jiang Ye’s expression was solemn.
He speculated that not only this Starry Sky Corridor was like this, but most of the other hundreds of Starry Sky Corridors were probably in the same situation.
"The Shadow Disaster is truly troublesome." Jiang Ye sighed inwardly.
It’s only been five days, and they were already exhausted.
Even for him, with the "Fighting Spirit" buff, he was nearly at the end of his rope.
And the Shadow Hunting Bureau? They have to endure for a whole half month.
Moreover, this is just a Level 1 Shadow Disaster. If it were Level 2, or even higher Level 3? The situation would be extremely dire.
This task has given Jiang Ye a deep understanding of the terror of the Shadow Disaster.
"Star Sky Martial Art Master." A determined look flashed in Jiang Ye’s eyes.
Only by becoming a Star Sky Martial Arts Master and breaking through the Life Shackles can one deal with such a terrible disaster.
...
"Brother Jiang, see you tomorrow."
On the street, Lin Yushu waved goodbye to Jiang Ye: "By then, we will be rivals."
Jiang Ye smiled slightly and said, "Then I won’t hold back."
"Haha, neither will I." Lin Yushu laughed heartily and walked away.
Elsewhere, Song Wanbai also gave Jiang Ye a deep look.
His performance over these five days truly surprised her immensely.
Refreshing her understanding time and time again!
"But, in the assessment, competing for the top three against Su Tong’Er, Wanyao Yang, and those college students?"
"His chances of success are nearly zero."
Song Wanbai was very aware of how strong those individuals were.
In this Preparatory Star Profession assessment, Jiang Ye was destined to fail.
But she didn’t think much of it, having mentally prepared for failure herself.
After all, they can fight again next year.
"Next year, this guy will surely stand out." Song Wanbai believed that this boy from the small mountain town of An City was destined to astonish the world someday.
If not next year? Then the year after.
Someday, he might stand on an arena full of geniuses and shine brightly.
Even further... venture to the prosperous and distant Eastern Domain’s Ten Provinces, and on that world stage where heroes shine like stars, make a name for himself.
However, that would certainly be far in the future.
But for now? Jiang Ye’s abilities weren’t sufficient.
"Sister Bai, let’s go." The cat-eared girl urged beside her.
"Yes, let’s go." Song Wanbai glanced at Jiang Ye again and turned to leave.
...
Of course, Jiang Ye didn’t know Song Wanbai’s thoughts.
At this moment, he walked to the street and directly got into a black car.
"Director." Jiang Ye looked at Zhang Jianwu.
Zhang Jianwu smiled and asked, "Task finished? How many did you kill?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ye remembered that he hadn’t checked his score yet.
"Beep~!"
He opened the bracelet projection.
[Jiang Ye: Killed 2340]
"2340 Shadow Race individuals?" A flash of surprise crossed Zhang Jianwu’s eyes, then he smiled and said, "I didn’t expect it; your combat abilities are strong, and your endurance is impressive."
"Director, you’re joking." Jiang Ye touched his head.
He knew that during these five days, the director was likely observing his battles from a corner.
Otherwise, how could he know about his strong endurance?
Thinking about it, Jiang Ye solemnly said, "Thank you, Director."
The director personally drove him here and acted as his Path Guardian for so many days.
Few other candidates had such treatment.
"No trouble." Zhang Jianwu responded with a hearty laugh, "Thank yourself for your hard work."
Because of Chen Zilu, he was indeed more attentive to Jiang Ye.
But if Jiang Ye didn’t work hard on his own, Zhang Jianwu wouldn’t be so invested.
"Go back and rest. Tomorrow, there is still the assessment." Zhang Jianwu stepped on the gas, and the car headed toward the hotel.
Jiang Ye nodded and sat in the driver’s seat, instantly feeling a rapid onset of fatigue.
Five consecutive days of battle had drained all his reserves.
His body was exhausted to the extreme.
In just three seconds, he fell asleep.
"Little guy." Zhang Jianwu looked at the sleeping Jiang Ye with a flash of concern in his eyes: "For the assessment, aiming for the top three will be no small challenge."
Over these five days, he had gathered information about the other candidates.
Besides Su Tong’Er and Wanyao Yang, some college students nearing the Second Break were formidable opponents.
The difficulty for the top three was much greater than he had initially imagined.