Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 782: Chapter 586: Confused

Ye Xing and Yang Ningbing both successfully became apprentices, their bodies covered with bruises, as the trial process was exceptionally grueling.

Gustav and Reimer are both Extraordinary Tutors, the former is the world’s top Frenzy Warrior and the first-choice tutor for the profession, and the latter is the top Thunder Technique tutor, the first choice for Thunder Technique.

Their assessment topics were difficult, and those brave enough to compete for a student spot were renowned worldwide, experts just a step away from becoming Kings.

Some have even become Kings already.

Faced with such competitors, Ye Xing and Yang Ningbing’s overall strength was still somewhat lacking.

They were too young and lacked depth.

Fortunately, relying on the Flying Dragon Steed and Divine Level Soul Skill, they succeeded by luck.

"How miserable!"

When Yang Ningbing healed her injuries and returned to the team, she was first greeted by Yu Qiao’s ridicule.

Yang Ningbing glanced at Yu Qiao with an unfriendly expression.

"You performed well, I didn’t expect [Thunder Tribulation] could be used that way!"

Yun Tianqi congratulated Yang Ningbing and then said to Yu Qiao: "You have the nerve to laugh when you won by clinging to others."

Compared to Ye Xing and the others’ challenging apprenticeship, Yu Qiao indeed had it easy.

Leng Feng’s assessment topic was: a single strike.

The rule was to succeed if they touched his pet.

Leng Feng’s pet was a Ninth Tier Shadow Demon Mouse that could briefly stealth into a void, with extraordinarily strong hiding capabilities and fast speed.

This assessment primarily tested the trainees’ stealth abilities, perception skills, and attack speed.

Yu Qiao’s stealth and attack speed were decent, but his perception was ordinary, and he couldn’t locate the Shadow Demon Mouse.

Even with Bu Zheng’s support, once they found the Shadow Demon Mouse, they still couldn’t touch it, and eventually, Bu Zheng had to personally step in to apprentice under Leng Feng.

"What’s the status now? How many succeeded in apprenticeship?" Yang Ningbing asked.

"I’ll explain."

Dong Yunan raised her small hand excitedly, "Ye Xing successfully apprenticed under Gustav, Boss Bu under Leng Feng, Yun Tianqi under Tang Rong, Yue Mingming under Curtis, and with you under Reimer, five have succeeded in apprenticeship."

"That’s great."

Yang Ningbing smiled and said.

With five succeeding in apprenticeship, plus the three including Yun Kai who received invitation cards, that’s eight, as for whether Lin Feng will apprentice, there’s no doubt.

Essentially, this ensures the entire team advances.

"What about the Gongshan Siblings? Did they succeed in apprenticeship?"

Yang Ningbing, not seeing the Gongshan Siblings, asked somewhat puzzled.

"Gong Xiaoxiao ate too much and scared Tutor Gui Ling, who decided to keep her for observation, so she likely succeeded in apprenticeship as well." Chen Tianming said with a smile.

He had watched Gong Xiaoxiao’s assessment from start to finish.

Other students facing the fierce ghosts were tense, continuously releasing defensive and attack soul skills.

Only Gong Xiaoxiao acted as if she were in an uninhabited realm.

The fierce ghosts seemed to sense her terror and didn’t dare approach.

If Tutor Gui Ling hadn’t timely stopped her from eating, the ravenous Gong Xiaoxiao might have eaten most of those fierce ghosts.

Compared to the others’ strenuous assessments, Gong Xiaoxiao’s was incredibly easy, like having a meal.

Now, only Lin Feng has yet to undergo the trial.

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Compared to the lively assessments of other tutors, Alice’s assessment was exceptionally quiet.

It was arguably the most quiet among the tutors.

Half an hour had passed, and a third of the tutors had completed their assessments, yet she had accepted only five students.

Only a pitiful eleven students participated in her assessment.

These eleven had mediocre skills, all turning to Alice as a last resort after failing other tutors’ assessments.

"Alright, you passed."

With the Life Soul dispersing, Alice spoke.

"I passed?"

Student Chen Dali pointed at himself, confused.

Even though he was the only one taking the test, he still felt unsure.

If Alice hadn’t spoken, he wouldn’t have known he passed.

"Yes, you passed the assessment. Stand behind me."

Alice nodded, maintaining a calm expression in the face of Chen Dali’s confusion, though feeling somewhat embarrassed inside.

Chen Dali, still bewildered, stood behind Alice.

He had attended three consecutive assessments, all ending in failure.

His Soul Power and Spiritual Power were mostly exhausted, so in despair, he participated in Alice’s assessment.

He did so thinking, since he’s bound to fail, he might as well see his admired Master Alice up close. It wouldn’t be a wasted effort.

But he never expected to defeat Alice’s Second Incarnation.

And he did so effortlessly.

He felt like the battle ended before he could use his big moves.

Older, stronger students before him were easily crushed; why did he win so easily?

If he hadn’t been repeatedly defeated by other tutors, he’d question his own strength.

When Chen Dali arrived behind Alice, there were already five students there, with faces from around the world.

"Hi, I’m Chen Dali."

Suppressing his confusion, Chen Dali greeted them.

"Haha."

Seeing Chen Dali still in self-doubt, a blond-haired, blue-eyed woman in metal armor couldn’t help but laugh: "Don’t doubt yourself; you truly passed the exam because of connections!"

Clearly, Chen Dali wasn’t aware of the inside scoop.

Being able to pass the test was indeed due to luck.

"Connections?"

Chen Dali looked at the woman, still puzzled.

"Does your family have an Emperor?"

The woman asked.

"My second uncle is a Martial Emperor."

Chen Dali nodded, then suddenly realized, saying: "Ah, that makes sense. I was wondering why my soul skills weren’t that powerful! I was beginning to doubt my abilities."

"What does ’second uncle’ mean? My grandfather is also a Martial Emperor."

Another Asian young man said.

"Second uncle means my dad’s second brother, an older paternal uncle."

Chen Dali explained.

With new members joining, they began chatting, keeping their voices low.

Perhaps because they were all connected in some way, with shared experiences, or because their abilities were not strong, so there was no high or low status, no fierce future competition, there was a harmonious atmosphere among the six of them.

After brief introductions, Chen Dali discovered that all six were connected.

Five participated as helpers in the King Becoming plan.

Three of their elders were Martial Emperors, one was an Extraordinary.

The ones without Emperors in their family had powerful familial backgrounds, like Mosi in metal armor, from the Mormon Conglomerate.

Being from Hua Country, Chen Dali had heard of the Mormon Conglomerate, indicating the family’s strength.

"What is Alice’s purpose in recruiting us as students?"

A student curiously asked.

"Haha, who cares about the purpose, I find this good. Which tutor’s team is more impressive than ours!" Chen Dali said with a laugh.

Joining the King Becoming plan, the main goal is to become a King. If unable to become a King, expanding one’s network wouldn’t be in vain either.

Chen Dali was quite satisfied with this apprenticeship.

"Makes sense."

"Indeed, in some ways, we are the first."

Others laughed, their smiles carrying a hint of helplessness and bitterness.

Though not being eliminated was fortunate, having a chance to become a King, being Alice’s apprentice wasn’t their choice.

No one was interested in Alice’s Secret Skill. Just as they chatted, another youth passed the test.

After a brief inquiry, unsurprisingly, he was also a Martial Emperor.

Yes, referring to his elder.

"Now there are seven of us, and with one who got an invitation card, that’s eight, leaving seven spots," Mosi said.

Since the assessment started, an hour had elapsed.

Of the 37 Golden Ladders, 16 remained, meaning 21 tutors had filled their student quotas.

Students hurriedly rushed, participating consecutively in various tutors’ assessments, leaving Alice’s unusually quiet.

"What the heck! No way!"

Suddenly, while chatting, Chen Dali’s expression turned astonished, repeating three exclamations. Even then, it couldn’t express his disbelief.

He rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he saw.

When he turned, he found his companions equally stunned, confirming he wasn’t seeing things.

He really saw Lin Feng.

His figure appeared in the assessment line.

Nobody expected Lin Feng to attend Alice’s assessment.

Of all people, Lin Feng shouldn’t be participating!

Lin Feng had previously rejected two Extraordinary Tutors’ invitation cards, after all.

Among 1751 students, fewer than thirty received two invitation cards.

Only five students received two from Extraordinary Tutors.

Only Lin Feng declined two Extraordinary Tutors’ invitations.

What charm did Alice have to make Lin Feng choose her?

The students were bewildered, and so was Alice!