Sovereign of Stars

Chapter 37 – One against three, shocking

In the martial arts arena of the Prefect's residence, the preliminary assessment was nearing its end.

The dozens of participants at the peak of the Sea Transformation Realm had already showcased their strongest abilities.

Kang Jing and Kang Xuan stood together.

"Xiao Xuan, well done," Kang Jing said.

Kang Xuan smiled, "Among those participating in this preliminary assessment, only six performed better than me, including you, big brother. Adding the three who had already passed the first level of the Crimson Dragon Tower and secured their spots, that's nine people. And I am exactly the tenth!"

Although he was at the bottom, as long as he could pass the preliminary assessment and participate in the Imperial Capital Hunt with his brother, he was content.

At this moment, the steward of the Prefect's residence began to announce the results.

"Kang Jing, Tang Feng, Guan Yue..." The steward read out six names in succession.

These six names were the top performers in the preliminary assessment.

"Next, it's my turn," Kang Xuan thought to himself with anticipation.

However, after announcing the six names, the steward paused and continued, "Congratulations to the six of you for securing a spot in the Imperial Capital Hunt. As for the rest of you, come back in five years."

"What?" Kang Xuan's expression changed instantly.

The others on the field were not too surprised, as their performances did not rank in the top ten anyway. But Kang Xuan, who had expected to be exactly tenth, was shocked.

"What happened? Why only six people? Even with the three from the Dragon Blade, that's only nine. Who got the last spot?"

"Could it be Su Xin?"

Kang Xuan immediately thought of Su Xin. Earlier, Su Xin had been invited into the inner courtyard in front of everyone, just like the Dragon Blade. Moreover, Su Xin hadn't appeared in the preliminary assessment...

"It must be him!" A trace of anger flashed in Kang Xuan's eyes.

"Sir, this is unfair!"

Kang Xuan stepped forward and shouted.

"What did you say?"

The one presiding over the preliminary assessment was the chief steward of the Prefect's residence, the most trusted and closest person to Prefect Wang, and a genuine expert of the Void Shattering Realm. Hearing Kang Xuan's words, the steward's face darkened.

"Sir, if I'm not mistaken, Su Xin, who was invited into the inner courtyard earlier, also received a preliminary spot, right?" Kang Xuan asked.

"Yes," the steward nodded.

Seeing the steward admit it, Kang Xuan was furious, "Ridiculous! Su Xin is merely at the Sea Transformation level. What qualifies him to receive a hunting spot?"

His words immediately resonated with most of the people present. They had already felt some discontent when Su Xin was invited into the inner courtyard ahead of time. Now, not only did Su Xin receive different treatment, but he also secured a hunting spot like Dragon Blade, Qiu Ze, and Ling Yu. How could they accept this?

"Are you questioning the fairness of our Prefect's residence?" The steward's gaze turned cold as he stared at Kang Xuan.

Under the steward's gaze, Kang Xuan felt a chill in his heart.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort suddenly sounded, and a figure landed beside the steward.

"Lord Yuan Qing." The steward immediately saluted the newcomer.

"Greetings, Lord Yuan Qing," everyone in the martial arts arena also saluted.

Yuan Qing glanced coldly at Kang Xuan and said, "Every time the Imperial Capital Hunt is held, the preliminary assessments that determine the hunting spots are under the supervision of our Crimson Dragon Tower. If you feel it's unfair, you can leave and never participate in future hunts."

"I, I..." Kang Xuan trembled slightly, unable to speak clearly.

"Shut up."

Standing next to him, Kang Jing also scolded, "With the supervision of the Crimson Dragon Tower, no one dares to mess around. Since Su Xin was able to secure a hunting spot in advance, there must be a reason. Don't speak out of turn."

Kang Xuan dared not say another word.

At this moment, Su Xin and the others, having learned that the preliminary assessment had ended, walked out from the inner courtyard.

"Young friend Su Xin."

Upon seeing Su Xin, Yuan Qing immediately greeted him with a smile.

"Supervisor Yuan Qing," Su Xin also greeted with a smile.

As for Dragon Blade, Qiu Ze, and Ling Yu, who stood with Su Xin, they all saluted Yuan Qing immediately, but Yuan Qing only nodded slightly.

Although Dragon Blade and the others were considered talented for passing the first level of the Dragon-Seeking Tower before the age of forty, in Yuan Qing's eyes, even if the three of them were tied together, they wouldn't be as important as a single finger of Su Xin.

"Brother Su Xin, let's spar here in the martial arts arena," Dragon Blade suggested.

"Alright," Su Xin nodded.

Soon, the four of them appeared in the martial arts arena.

The other peak Sea Transformation participants naturally made room.

"What's going on?"

"It's Dragon Blade and the others. Are they going to spar? Su Xin seems to be among them."

"No, look at their positions. It seems Dragon Blade and the others are going to spar with Su Xin."

The peak Sea Transformation participants who came for the preliminary assessment were immediately intrigued.

They were curious about Su Xin's strength, who, despite only being at the Sea Transformation level, had secured a hunting spot in advance.

Initially, they thought Su Xin would spar with one of Dragon Blade, Qiu Ze, or Ling Yu. But as Dragon Blade, Qiu Ze, and Ling Yu all drew their weapons, everyone was stunned.

"It's not one-on-one; it's one-on-three!"

"Su Xin is going to face Dragon Blade, Qiu Ze, and Ling Yu all at once!"

"Are you kidding?"

Kang Jing and Kang Xuan both widened their eyes.

Kang Xuan even wondered if Su Xin was crazy. A mere Sea Transformation level, facing three top experts who had passed the first level of the Dragon-Seeking Tower?

In reality, the reason for the one-against-three was not Su Xin's arrogance but Dragon Blade's suggestion.

Half a month ago, in a match between Su Xin and Dragon Blade, the gap was too large. Although Dragon Blade had improved in the past half month, he knew he was still far from being Su Xin's match. So, upon learning that Qiu Ze and Ling Yu also wanted to spar with Su Xin, they immediately agreed to join forces.

Su Xin did not refuse.

Thus, the current scene unfolded.

"Brother Su Xin, be careful."

With the three of them joining forces, Dragon Blade's confidence was noticeably higher.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In an instant, the three attacked simultaneously.

Three powerful spiritual energy auras burst forth. Judging by the aura alone, any one of them was far stronger than a typical peak Sea Transformation expert. Even more formidable were the techniques they employed...

Among them, Dragon Blade wielded a battle blade in each hand, leaping forward like an arrow, his blades slicing through the air with a hint of Concept Comprehension, silently. As one blade struck, the other immediately followed.

Qiu Ze, with his burly figure, resembled a small mountain. He swung a massive axe weighing hundreds of pounds, its swing mighty and overwhelming, as if it could cleave mountains and seas. The moment the axe swung, it too carried a trace of Concept Comprehension.

As for Ling Yu, he moved like a phantom, wielding a thin, cicada-wing-like soft sword that danced in the wind, darting toward Su Xin's waist with lightning speed under the influence of Concept Comprehension.

"So strong!"

"Each of these three is stronger than me!"

At this moment, Kang Jing was shocked.

Although he had performed the best in the preliminary assessment and indeed had the ability to pass the first level of the Dragon-Seeking Tower, the current display by Dragon Blade, Qiu Ze, and Ling Yu, who had passed the first level long ago, was eye-opening. Kang Jing realized that each of them was slightly stronger than him.

Especially Dragon Blade's two battle blades, which, when swung in succession, made him feel that if he were to face them, he might only last a moment before being defeated.

Yet, Su Xin, facing the combined assault of Dragon Blade, Qiu Ze, and Ling Yu, appeared as calm as a gentle breeze.

He wielded his sword with one hand, casually creating sword flowers, effortlessly dismantling and neutralizing the trio's attacks.

No matter how frantically the three attacked, even when they unleashed their trump cards, Su Xin easily blocked them all.

"Is he really this strong?"

Qiu Ze and Ling Yu, having exerted their full strength, were equally shocked.

They had initially doubted Dragon Blade's claim that even the three of them together might not be Su Xin's match. But now...

Suddenly, Su Xin took a swift step forward, swinging his sword.

Phantom Volume, First Move: Dark Light!

It seemed as if only Su Xin's sword, this single gleam, remained in the world.

Guided by sword intent, this gleam moved with unimaginable speed.

Dragon Blade and the others had no time to defend.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Their weapons fell to the ground, shaken by the force.

"Thank you for the match," Su Xin smiled slightly.

"We lost!"

"Even with the three of us combined, we lost so easily?"

Dragon Blade and the others were stunned.

Watching from the sidelines, Yuan Qing's eyes shone brightly, "The second level, Su Xin definitely has the strength to pass the second level of the Dragon-Seeking Tower. Among those who have passed the second level, he would be considered extremely strong!"

"Not only has his cultivation improved, but his swordsmanship and comprehension of sword intent have also advanced significantly!"

"In just two months, his progress is astonishing?"

Yuan Qing was shocked.

He even thought it was absurd that the Heavenflame Palace had delayed Su Xin's special recruitment.

After the match, Dragon Blade and the others gradually regained their composure.

Yuan Qing announced loudly, "The ten who have secured hunting spots, please step forward. I will explain some details about this hunt."

Those who received spots stepped forward.

"Xiao Xuan, wait for me here," Kang Jing instructed and stepped forward.

At this moment, Kang Xuan's eyes were vacant, his mind blank.

He was utterly shocked.

"One against three, and he won so easily. Su Xin is actually this strong?"

"I questioned him before, thinking he wasn't qualified for a hunting spot?"

"I, I really..."

Kang Xuan didn't know what to say.

He could only be thankful that Su Xin hadn't heard his earlier words. Otherwise... judging by Su Xin's demonstrated strength, even ten of him wouldn't be enough for Su Xin to defeat with one hand.

After Yuan Qing's explanation, the crowd dispersed.

Su Xin returned to the Su Family.

As the leading family in Yongning Prefecture, the Su Family was well-informed and already knew that Su Xin had secured a spot in the Imperial Capital Hunt.

For a time, the entire Su Family was elated.

"The young master is incredible; he's only nineteen."

"At nineteen, he can participate in the Imperial Capital Hunt and has a chance to enter the legendary Heavenflame Palace..."

"I heard the young master shone in today's preliminary assessment, defeating several who passed the first level of the Dragon-Seeking Tower."

The Su Family was abuzz with discussion.

The young members of the Su Family were especially excited, idolizing Su Xin.

Upon returning to the family, Su Xin first went to see his father.

In the study, Su Baichen hadn't changed much in the past two months, still appearing old, withered, and haggard.

"You want to enter the Heavenflame Palace through the Imperial Capital Hunt?" Su Baichen stared at Su Xin.

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"Yes," Su Xin nodded.

"Are you confident?" Su Baichen asked.

"Yes," Su Xin nodded again.

In the nearly two months of training, not only had his cultivation improved, but his swordsmanship and comprehension of intent had also advanced greatly. Now, he could easily pass the second level of the Dragon-Seeking Tower. If he gave it his all, entering the top ten of this Imperial Capital Hunt was not a mere dream.

"If you truly enter the Heavenflame Palace, you'll spend a long time there studying. Don't worry about the family; with the status of a Heavenflame Palace disciple, no one will dare to act against the family lightly. As long as I live, no one can harm the family," Su Baichen's voice was hoarse.

"Go and strive."

"How far you can go, how high you can reach, depends on you."

"Remember what I told you before: when you can single-handedly crush the entire Situ Family, you'll be qualified to know the true secrets of the Su Family!"

"Also, when your cultivation reaches the Void Shattering Realm, remember to return to the family."

After speaking, Su Baichen waved his hand and turned back to his painting.

"Your son takes his leave!"

Su Xin bowed and then turned to leave.