Translator: AnubisTL
"Gu Feng, you bastard!!! If you have the guts, don't hide behind everyone, come out and fight me for three hundred rounds!"
Imprisoned like an animal for ten whole days, Fat Monk was so enraged that he lost his sanity. The once kind and benevolent appearance of a high monk was completely gone!
At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot, his brows filled with murderous intent, and every ounce of fat on his body was trembling violently.
He fought fiercely, repelling wave after wave of cultivators, even if it meant getting injured. His only goal was to beat Gu Feng to a pulp, completely forgetting the first time he met Gu Feng, when his sneak attack failed and he ended up spitting blood!
On the other side, Gu Feng's eyes were also bloodshot, his long hair disheveled, and his body dotted with blood. He gritted his teeth and roared, "Let me go, I'm going to kill this bald donkey!"
"Sect Master, don't go, you're no match for him!" A clueless young disciple of the Sunset Glow Sect grabbed Gu Feng, refusing to let go.
Fat Monk was truly fierce. Even with thirty people surrounding him, not only was he not subdued, but he also injured several people, and Gu Feng was also seriously injured.
Of course, he was acting; the blood was from biting his tongue!
"Clear the area!!"
"This place is now occupied by our five great sects!"
"Those without strength, please step aside. We won't be responsible for any accidental injuries later!"
"..."
Zong Shixuan, Dugu Ao, Duan Yansheng, and Wu Sheng floated in the sky, with a large group of disciples from the four sects behind them, surrounding Fat Monk in a dense crowd.
Disciples from other smaller sects could only retreat helplessly.
"Senior Sister Hua!"
Hua Wenyue, still a bit dazed, snapped back to reality upon hearing the reminder from the cultivator beside her.
"Let's go too!"
Suppressing her doubts, she led the Flower Sect disciples into the void!
"The Demon Subduing Pestle and Kasaya are correct, and the change in body size is likely due to some body-altering cultivation method he practices!"
The five Peerless Prodigies stood in five directions, looking at each other with pride!
"The five of us will act, each relying on our own abilities!"
"Of course, that's the fairest way!"
"Bald donkey, you've been robbing everywhere, committing all sorts of evil deeds. Did you ever think you'd be surrounded by us today?"
"Being besieged by the five great prodigies of the Great Chu Dynasty will be the most glorious moment of your life!"
"Enough talk, kill him!"
Hua Wenyue was concise and to the point, charging out first!
The other four wouldn't let her steal the show and followed closely behind!
Fat Monk was instantly in grave danger, beaten into a sorry state.
Honestly, he was completely baffled, having no idea why he had incurred such wrath, being besieged by all the examinees in the entire exam!
Could it be because he was robbing points? But that was allowed by the exam rules, everyone was doing it, so why was he the only one being besieged?
He prided himself on being clean-handed, always staying hidden while robbing points.
After much thought, the only possibility was that among the examinees he robbed, there was an extremely important figure, someone of high status and great influence, capable of mobilizing all the examinees in the exam.
"My luck is truly terrible, I've hit a streak of bad luck!"
"Damn Gu Feng, he must have revealed my identity!"
Bang bang bang—
Boom boom boom—
The battle in the sky was at its most intense!
The five Nurtured Spirits soared simultaneously, as Hua Wenyue and the others unleashed their full combat power. Various heaven-defying Martial Skills were unleashed one after another, their dazzling brilliance illuminating all directions. The Spiritual Radiance bloomed like fireworks, dimming even the sun in that moment.
The surrounding cultivators were utterly stunned. This was the true essence of a Peerless Prodigy. Despite being at the same cultivation level, the disparity in combat power was despairingly vast.
This battle could be considered unprecedented in history, leaving everyone in awe.
The Fat Monk was also extraordinary, his body radiating a golden light. It was an incredibly domineering Body Tempering Technique, allowing him to withstand the attacks from Hua Wenyue and the others.
One after another, massive hand seals and Mysterious Dharma Seals were unleashed, shaking the hearts of the five Heaven's Chosen.
They all thought, "This is a Peerless Prodigy no weaker than any of us. No wonder he could commit such heinous acts."
The Fat Monk's Nurtured Spirit was particularly extraordinary—a seated ancient Buddha with closed eyes, chanting scriptures. The scriptures transformed into attacks, striking in all directions.
Even Gu Feng, at the same cultivation level, would find it nearly impossible to defeat him without at least a thousand or two thousand exchanges.
"This Fat Monk is impressive!" Chu Youhuan murmured.
"Just average, not my match!" Gu Feng declared arrogantly.
Yan Yexue rolled her eyes at his side. Wasn't this just stating the obvious? If the Fat Monk could defeat Gu Feng, this situation wouldn't have arisen.
"Bald donkey, do you regret it now?" Duan Yansheng laughed maniacally as he punched the Fat Monk back.
"Hmph, this monk knows everything except regret!" The Fat Monk wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his aura growing even more formidable as he roared and charged forward.
"Still spouting nonsense? Die!" Hua Wenyue's phoenix-like eyes glared fiercely as she struck out with a palm. The air solidified, and a radiant energy surged forth, domineering and unstoppable, sending the Fat Monk flying. He tumbled several times in the air before regaining his footing.
"Bitch, did I sleep with you or something? Why are you so ruthless?" The Fat Monk roared in anger. Among the five Heaven's Chosen, Hua Wenyue was the most merciless, each strike aimed to kill without hesitation.
"Lecherous monk, die!" Hua Wenyue, like a mad demon, sent Zong Shixuan flying with a palm strike before unleashing a killing technique at the Fat Monk.
Outside the battlefield, Chu Youhuan and Yan Yexue, upon hearing Hua Wenyue's words of "lecherous monk," instinctively glanced at Gu Feng, scrutinizing him up and down.
"Why are you looking at me?" Gu Feng feigned innocence, asking with a puzzled expression.
On the surface, he appeared calm, but inside, he was panicking. What happened that night must never be revealed. He believed Hua Wenyue would also remain silent about it.
Gu Feng's acting fooled the two women, and they turned their attention back to the battlefield.
The Fat Monk was incredibly valiant, but after all, he was not Gu Feng. Fighting one against five, he was gradually overwhelmed, blood continuously spilling from his mouth, his face growing paler by the moment.
"Hand over the points!!!"
"Hand over your mother's points!!!"
In the midst of this chaotic battle, the Fat Monk couldn't be bothered to think about the "points" they were talking about.
Even if he knew the five were fighting for points, he wouldn't explain.
Geniuses have their pride, an inherent arrogance in their bones. After being beaten so badly, why bother explaining? Just fight to the end.
This was also why the stronger the cultivator, the more susceptible they were to such low-level provocations. Wasn't it because their pride made them disdainful of explaining?
Clang—
Clang clang clang—
The bell signaling the end of the grand examination rang, and the six participants immediately engaged in a fierce battle, each giving their all.
They fought against the Fat Monk, but also against each other, as none wanted their points to be taken by others. This mutual entanglement inadvertently gave the Fat Monk a brief moment to catch his breath.
...
The Array Formations surrounding the examination grounds were simultaneously deactivated!
All the examiners leaped into the air, noticing that the Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground still had cultivators engaged in intense combat. They wanted to intervene, but Chief Examiner Ouyang Qi stopped them.
"It's rare to witness such an exciting battle. It would be a shame to miss it!"
He smiled slightly, and along with all the examiners, he gazed at the Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground. It was then they realized that five Peerless Prodigies were locked in a fierce battle with a monk.
Moreover, this wasn't an ordinary skirmish—it looked like a life-and-death struggle!
Candidates from other examination grounds gradually emerged and also noticed the situation at the Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground, leaving them utterly stunned.
Truly, this was the most fiercely competitive examination ground. Even after the time was up, they were still attacking each other, which showed just how brutal the past month had been!
Sect Elders, family heads, leaders of various factions, and the lords of different prefectures had all arrived!
Most of the cultivators from the Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground had already exited the examination area.
Seeing that it was about time, Ouyang Qi spoke loudly to the six combatants, "Alright, that's enough!"
An invisible sound wave, carrying a sense of authority, swept through the area. The six prodigies simultaneously let out a cold snort and ceased their attacks.
"Silence!"
"Now, we will announce the results!"
"All candidates, please throw your point tokens toward the 'Grand Harmony Golden List' here!"
The Grand Harmony Golden List, a Low-Grade Earth Artifact of the Grand Harmony Academy, stood like a towering pillar on the newly constructed platform.
Upon hearing this, the candidates began tossing their point tokens. The Grand Harmony Golden List emitted strands of light, absorbing the millions of tokens.
After absorbing the tokens, the Grand Harmony Golden List radiated a faint glow, calculating the rankings of the candidates from each examination ground.
The scene fell into complete silence as everyone awaited the final results.
Compared to the other examination grounds, the cultivators from the Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground were the calmest. No one showed signs of anxiety, tension, or unease; instead, they all appeared confident.
They believed that the results of the Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground would be invalidated because the Fat Monk, who had amassed a large number of points, had openly robbed Spirit Stones and Natural Treasures, which was a clear violation of the rules.
"Before the final rankings are announced, as per tradition, I, the Chief Examiner, will ask: In your respective examination grounds, were there any candidates who violated the rules?"
"Innate Realm First Examination Ground!"
Three breaths passed, and no one spoke.
"Innate Realm Second Examination Ground!"
The same result.
"Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground!"
"There was—"
The response was so loud it shook the mountains and rivers, startling everyone, including the examiners.
They noticed that nearly all of the fifty thousand candidates from the Nurtured Spirit First Examination Ground had shouted "Yes!"
Such a scene had never occurred in any previous grand examination.
"Who?!" Ouyang Qi demanded coldly, his expression stern and his eyes sharp. He couldn't believe that someone had dared to violate the rules right under his nose. Who had the audacity?
"The bald monk!!!"
The moment these words were spoken, the entire venue was thrown into shock.
Fifty thousand fingers pointed in one direction—an absolutely exaggerated sight.
How foolish could one person be to violate the rules in front of everyone?
It was hard to imagine how this Fat Monk had managed to cultivate to the peak of the third level of the Nurtured Spirit Realm.
Under the scrutiny of a million gazes, the Fat Monk was dumbfounded, his body trembling as cold sweat dripped down incessantly.
Even with his audacious nature, he couldn't help but feel a chill, his lips quivering as he meekly asked, "In... in what aspect has this humble monk violated the rules?"
Suddenly, a thought struck him—could it be that using the Kasaya that concealed his form was against the rules?
He hurriedly added, "Examiner Ouyang, this humble monk has come from afar and truly did not know that using a Kasaya to hide one's form was against the exam rules. It was not intentional, so please forgive me. If my exam qualification is revoked because of this, this humble monk has no complaints!"
He spoke with a respectful demeanor, correcting his attitude to admit his mistake.
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Qi was also taken aback, "Using a Kasaya to conceal one's form is not against the rules!"
"Then this humble monk certainly did not violate any rules!" the Fat Monk declared firmly.
However, as soon as he spoke, he was met with a barrage of curses from all the examinees in the Nurtured Spirit exam hall, including Gu Feng, who was the most vehement in his abuse.
He spewed all sorts of foul language, causing Chu Youhuan and Yan Yexue to roll their eyes. If they hadn't known his true nature, they too might have been deceived by Gu Feng's righteous indignation.
"Have some decency, aren't you afraid your future children won't have anuses?" Chu Youhuan muttered softly.
"Hehe, it's not me who's having children, so why should I be afraid?" Gu Feng shamelessly retorted.
"You bald donkey, while you were robbing points, you also robbed Spirit Stones and Natural Treasures, and you still say you didn't break the rules!"
"I finally got my hands on a few 'Azure Thunder Pearls,' and you bald donkey took them all!"
"My one million Mid-Grade Spirit Stones—that's my entire fortune, and you bald donkey didn't leave me a single one!"
"Return the stolen items!"
"..."
"Silence!" Ouyang Qi finally understood—the Fat Monk had violated the rules by robbing.
He immediately quelled the angry shouts and sternly addressed the Fat Monk, "Do you have any defense against the accusations from the examinees?"
"This humble monk admits to ambushing examinees and robbing points, but that is allowed by the exam rules. As for robbing Spirit Stones and Natural Treasures, that is utterly false!" the Fat Monk stated frankly.
Ouyang Qi nodded, "Given the numerous accusations against you, I, the examiner, will open your Storage Ring. Do you have any objections?"
"This humble monk is an enlightened monk, bathed in Buddhist scriptures since childhood, and has lived a life of integrity. How could I dare not comply!" the Fat Monk declared proudly.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he removed his Storage Ring, held it high above his head, opened it, and poured out its contents!
As colorful Embroidered Bodices and underwear fluttered down before his eyes, his mind was struck as if by a thunderbolt, with countless bolts of lightning crashing and roaring within, leaving him dazed.
His entire body stiffened, instantly plunging into a state of utter confusion!
Whoosh—
The hall erupted with curses even more vehement than before!
(End of the Chapter)
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