All five academies' students gathered at the valley entrance, awaiting the trial start.
Ye Tian wandered, seemingly idle but secretly using Copying Talent to scan others' Talents. His main targets were First Academy students.
"Basic-grade Cultivation Talent!"
"Basic-grade Cultivation Talent!"
"Basic-grade Cultivation Talent!"
Ye Tian walked around and found most First Academy students had Basic-grade Talent.
There were only about thirty First Academy students.
"Only five left!"
Ye Tian's eyes fell on five individuals, and he slowly approached.
At three meters, he checked their Talents one by one.
"Wow—all Intermediate-grade Cultivation Talent!"
Ye Tian was surprised.
These five were seed students of First Academy, perhaps Martial Apprentices at peak level, one step from Martial Artist.
"Copying an Intermediate-grade Cultivation Talent won't help much now, at most it makes my Intermediate-grade Talent better, but it won't help in the trial. If I could copy a combat-assisting Talent, that would be useful."
Sadly, after looking around, he only found a few Weak or Lesser-grade attribute Talents, all unawakened and impossible to copy.
Suddenly, a boy carrying a knife approached the five Intermediate-grade Cultivation Talent students from First Academy.
"Mo Shaobei, I challenge you!"
The boy pointed his knife at Mo Shaobei.
"This kid…"
Ye Tian was surprised.
The boy was a Second Academy student, boldly challenging First Academy's Intermediate-grade Talent geniuses.
"What talent does he have?"
Ye Tian was curious.
He hadn't scanned Second Academy students much, seeing no need, but this boy's boldness implied some skill.
Ye Tian moved closer.
The boy ignored Ye Tian, focusing on Mo Shaobei.
"Li Yunxing, you're known as Second Academy's top Knife talent, but no Knife can make up for strength difference. I have 990 pounds strength, and you only 200 pounds. You lost last time; want to lose again?" Mo Shaobei taunted.
"Hmph, I have 300 pounds now!"
Li Yunxing quickly said.
"Heh, What difference is 200 or 300 pounds against 990 pounds?" Mo Shaobei sneered.
The other four Intermediate-grade Talent geniuses looked at Li Yunxing with disdain. They knew he was a waste—at best an early Martial Artist after a lifetime's training, unworthy of respect.
"You…"
Li Yunxing wanted to strike but-
"No fighting allowed! Violators lose trial qualification!"
A teacher's voice interrupted.
Li Yunxing, fearing punishment, sheathed his knife and left.
This trial was an opportunity, and he didn't want to miss it.
"Friend, I admire your knife skills. Can we be friends?"
Ye Tian sincerely approached, offering his right hand.
"You are…"
Li Yunxing was confused but instinctively shook hands.
"I'm Ye Tian!"
After some chatter, Ye Tian turned and left, leaving a bewildered Li Yunxing behind.
Walking away, Ye Tian recalled the scene.
Human: Li Yunxing
Cultivation Talent: Lesser-grade
Knife Talent: Intermediate-grade
Key Knife Talent was innate, like Cultivation Talent, so it could be copied.
Ye Tian used his copy chance for the Knife Talent—if he didn't and Li Yunxing died in the trial, he'd lose the chance.
He didn't hesitate to copy the Intermediate-grade Knife Talent.
Finding a secluded spot behind a rock, with no one watching, Ye Tian began fusing the Knife Talent.
Boom!
Sharp pain transformed his whole body.
Ten minutes later, the pain faded.
Thinking quickly, Ye Tian checked his Talents.
Human: Ye Tian
Cultivation Talent: Intermediate-grade
Speed Talent: Basic
Knife Talent: Intermediate-grade
"Knife!"
Ye Tian picked up his Knife and immediately felt different.
Before, the knife felt dead in his hand; now, it seemed alive.
With a gentle swing, sudden understanding came—he seemed to know how to wield it for maximum damage.
"This is the power of Intermediate-grade Knife Talent. Even without Speed Talent, with this enhancement, I can fight Martial Apprentices with four or five hundred pounds strength. Too bad I don't have time to learn real Knife manuals!"
Ye Tian felt that if he learned real Knife Techniques, his combat power would greatly increase.
But he was very satisfied with Intermediate-grade Knife Talent, feeling this copy was very worthwhile.
Wiping sweat, Ye Tian returned to the crowd.
Soon, the trial began.
Everyone was serious; Ye Tian too.
First prize: three Intermediate-grade Ferocious Beast Blood and 100,000 yuan.
Second prize: one Intermediate-grade Ferocious Beast Blood and 100,000 yuan.
Third prize: three Low-level Ferocious Beast Blood and 50,000 yuan.
Fourth to tenth: one Low-level Ferocious Beast Blood.
Rankings were based on Points. Each Fierce Beast's designated parts cut and brought back could be exchanged for Points.
The trial lasted three days, all spent in the wild zone.
For Martial Apprentices, this was a challenge.
"All Martial Apprentices enter the trial zone in order!"
A teacher said.
Whoosh!
First Academy students entered the valley first and soon disappeared into the trial zone, followed by Second, Third, and finally Fifth Academy students.
"No more students in sight!"
Ye Tian had just entered the wild zone and quickly lost sight of others due to trees and uneven terrain.
Though small, the trial zone was vast, not smaller than Seaside Base.
Soon, Ye Tian encountered his first Fierce Beast!
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