How can I have a heart of a demonic god in my body?!-Chapter 237 - 0233: Situ Lin Yu

Chapter 237: Chapter 0233: Situ Lin Yu

The entire examination mountain peak stretched a thousand feet high, with a rugged and winding path that included three major checkpoints.

The first checkpoint, Illusion Heart Road.

The second checkpoint, Heavenly Road.

The third checkpoint, Endless Road.

The examination spanned three days. Only those who made it to the mountain top within the allotted time could be considered part of the No Demon Academy.

In fact,

More than half a day had already passed in the examination, and eighty to ninety percent of the candidates were trapped at the first checkpoint, “Illusion Heart Road.”

Those who fell unconscious on the Illusion Heart Road would also be eliminated.

Among the trapped youths, only a very few regained consciousness in confusion after a few hours or half a day.

The second checkpoint, “Heavenly Road,” was the only one of the three with a combat element.

This checkpoint involved fighting with Cloud Beasts halfway up the perilous mountain slope.

The strengths of those Cloud Beasts, ranging from the Peak of Refining, Postnatal Early Stage, to the most powerful, Postnatal Peak, allowed them to ignore the effects of the geographical environment.

Generally, only Innate-level powerhouses were sure to pass through.

However,

For the young geniuses under twenty years old, it was already commendable to advance to the Postnatal Stage, let alone reach the Innate level.

“Over a thousand talented examinees, all with Postnatal Stage Cultivation.”

Chen Yu couldn’t help but be impressed by the advanced cultivation of Yun Zhao Country.

Of course,

Likewise, many talented Postnatal Stage individuals were trapped at the first checkpoint, “Illusion Heart Road.”

Those who were born into wealth and hastily increased their cultivation levels using massive amounts of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, often lacked the necessary mental fortitude and will, making them prone to elimination.

“So fast, it’s only been half a day, and someone is already close to reaching the mountaintop.”

A teacher remarked with emotion.

Among all the leading candidates, a few dozen had reached the third checkpoint, “Endless Road.”

Among them, two had even reached the end of the Endless Road.

On the “Endless Road” there were layers of steps surrounded by strange pale black clouds.

As the candidates stepped onto the cloud-wrapped steps, they seemed to be weighed down as if their feet were filled with thousands of pounds of lead, making each step extremely difficult.

“Hehe, this Heavenly Road is the most interesting one. It imparts different gravitational pressures depending on the cultivation level of each individual.”

“This checkpoint tests endurance and perseverance.”

A graceful youth in purple brocade spoke with a smile amidst the crowd.

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Of the many recommended candidates, he appeared the most carefree.

But he had the qualifications, as his cultivation had reached the Postnatal Peak, just one step away from advancing to the Innate Stage.

“Mr. Situ, how long would it take you to pass through if you were to participate?”

Some young men nearby flattering him.

“The son of the Situ Family? Is this person none other than ‘Situ Lin Yu’ from the four great super families?”

“That’s right, Situ Lin Yu is indeed the favorite grandson of the current Family Head.”

“Wow! Is that the Situ Lin Yu known in the rumors as ‘Born with Jade?’ I heard he’s only sixteen or seventeen years old?”

A wave of envious or awe-struck glances spread through the crowd.

“Born with Jade? A Postnatal Peak at just sixteen or seventeen years old?”

Chen Yu looked surprised.

This Situ Lin Yu was not much older than him, yet he possessed Postnatal Peak Cultivation. This level of talent already surpassed Ye Luofeng and He Qiuyun.

“If I had participated, I would have cleared it a while ago.”

Situ Lin Yu was anything but modest.

In his eyes, these three checkpoints at the foot of the mountain were virtually non-existent.

“Wow! Someone’s coming up!”

The crowd erupted in exclamations from the young men.

Swish! Swish!

A man and a woman, less than ten feet apart, passed the third checkpoint, “Endless Road,” and reached the mountaintop.

The male led the way, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a chilly gaze, clad in a purple-golden robe.

The other was a girl of similar age, dressed in black, with exquisite features and porcelain skin that looked fragile enough to break at a touch, yet possessed a cool and resolute air.

“The first one is Duan Hao, from one of the ten great Ancient Clans.”

“That girl, quite a beauty, though her background is unknown.”

Atop the mountain, the youths who had earned recommendation spots buzzed with discussion.

“Not bad, both of your performances in the exam in recent years are considered exemplary.”

A scholarly robed elder suddenly appeared.

“Greetings, Mr. Xu.”

The group of teachers, including the arrogant Gulifu, respectfully saluted.

In the No Demon Academy, the teacher was the core of instruction.

Generally, a teacher was, after all, the assistant to the teacher, handling some of the training tasks arranged by the teacher, including dealing with various miscellaneous matters.

“Nie Xuan, greets Uncle Xu.”

The beautifully featured girl in black attire saluted.

“Nie Xuan!”

The names of these talented examinees, including this delicate and charming girl, were silently noted by the academy.

However, judging by the circumstances.

This girl called “Mu Xuan” seemed to have some connections with the teachers of the No Demon Academy.

“No need for excessive courtesy, with your talent and examination results, entering the inner academy directly should face no objections.”

The scholarly-attired elder commended.

Simultaneously,

His gaze lingered on the cold-faced young man “Duan Hao.”

This person was the first in these examinations, and even in front of a Guiyuan Realm teacher, he still wore an indifferent expression.

“Situ Lin Yu, you entered this examination with a recommendation spot. It seems you dare not face me in the regular assessments.”

Duan Hao’s cold gaze fixed on Situ Lin Yu.

In Tianhe Prefecture.

Both Duan Family and Situ Family were colossal entities, their power even surpassing that of the Prince Manor.

The Duan Family was one of the ten great Ancient Clans.

The Situ Family, though not an Ancient Clan, ranked among the four great super families.

These two families had certain frictions and competing interests in Tianhe Prefecture.

“This trifling examination is too uninteresting for me to put in the effort. If you have the ability, then take the top spot in the academy’s freshman competition.”

Situ Lin Yu replied nonchalantly.

“That’s bold talk. Your ranking in the land rankings hasn’t moved in the past year. Meanwhile, I will soon be striking at the top ten.”

Duan Hao let out a cold snort.

Situ Lin Yu smiled silently, simply shaking his head.

Before long,

successive waves of elite geniuses ascended to the mountaintop.

The entire assessment spanned three days, and there was still time to wait.

But that wasn’t the case.

Less than two hours had passed before the assessment came to an end.

More than three hundred youths reached the mountaintop, and some of them were at the Peak of Refining.

Passing the assessment with Refining Organ Stage Cultivation was not very extraordinary.

As long as you possessed strength to match the average person in the Postnatal Stage, had a strong mind and willpower, managed to evade too powerful Cloud Beasts in the second phase, and had sufficient perseverance and potential in the third phase—it wasn’t difficult.

Instead, a considerable number of Postnatal Stage talents were eliminated in the first or third phase.

“It seems that No Demon Academy’s assessment has weeded out some geniuses whose foundations and mindsets are not stable enough, ones who rely more on external forces to advance.”

Chen Yu couldn’t help but ponder thoughtfully.

Yun Zhao Country, with its vast land and wealth, grand inheritance, was not lacking resources or teachings of Cultivation Techniques.

This resulted in a fair number of scions from prominent families being underdeveloped in foundation and potential.

“Next, it’s your turn—those of you with recommendation spots.”

A tall black-armored middle-aged man’s booming voice rang out.

Upon hearing this,

nearly a hundred geniuses with recommendation spots were invigorated, rubbing their hands in eagerness to get started.

“You all have two methods for the assessment.”

The black-armored middle-aged man paused for a moment.

The young men instantly held their breath, listening intently.

“The first method is to challenge these geniuses who have passed through the three phases of the assessment, and you must challenge someone within the top one hundred. Victory is required to gain entry to the academy.”

The top one hundred?

The young men exchanged glances.

It should be noted that out of more than ten thousand talents participating in the assessment, only three hundred passed. To challenge someone in the top one hundred meant facing the elites among geniuses.

“The second method is to challenge the assessment instructors.”

“The instructors will suppress their power to the same Cultivation stage as yours and battle with you. As long as you can withstand ten moves without losing your fighting capacity, you will pass the assessment and gain admission.”

After hearing about the second method,

most of the talents with recommendation spots shivered in apprehension.

This second method was clearly a lot more difficult.

With the same level of cultivation, the realms, perspectives, and fineness of both Cultivation Techniques and movement techniques of the instructors were beyond comparison to those of the ordinary youths.

“The assessment starts now, who will come first, or shall I just pick someone at random?”

The black-armored middle-aged man announced loudly.

Just as his words fell, a tall slender youth in the Postnatal Early Stage challenged a shy young man among the top one hundred of the assessment.

“Hm? Peak of Refining?”

Some surprised murmurs emanated from the crowd.

That shy young man, just fifteen or sixteen years old, with Refining Organ Stage Cultivation had made it into the top one hundred of the assessment.

“Sky Wolf Fist!”

The tall slender Postnatal Early Stage youth surged forward, unleashing a wildly unrestrained punch glowing with purple-green light, from which a soul-shaking howl seemed to emanate.

Chen Yu showed a hint of interest; the Sky Wolf Fist was filled with a chilling killing intent, similar to his “Yuan Sha Divine Skill,” which could shake an opponent’s soul.

However,

the shy young man remained unaffected by the killing intent of the Sky Wolf Fist, nimbly reversing his position and shifting to the tall slender youth’s flank.

Boom!

The shy young man slapped out a surge of deep, dark icy flow from his palm, permeated with a strange and chilling corrosive power that seeped through the tall slender youth’s overbearing punch.

After the strike,

the shy young man drifted back, while the tall slender youth’s arms stiffened, a trace of discomfort showed on his face.

“He’s lost. Worthy of being Prince Manor’s young grandson.”

Situ Lin Yu couldn’t help but shake his head.

As expected, the subsequent battle proceeded just as he had foreseen, with the shy young man employing exquisite palm and movement techniques to engage with the tall slender Postnatal Early Stage youth for dozens of exchanges.

“Ah!”

The tall slender youth staggered, his body crystallizing with black frost as the cold poison seeped into his organs, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The first challenge ended in defeat.

This undoubtedly dealt a blow to the other youths with recommendation spots.

…

Half a day later,

challenge after challenge went on, and seventy percent of the youths with recommendation spots were eliminated.

It had to be acknowledged.

The geniuses who emerged from No Demon Academy’s “three-phase assessment” and ranked in the top hundred were no ordinary individuals.

However,

talents like Situ Lin Yu still managed to defeat their opponents with ease and secured their admission.

Watching the scene unfold,

the number of geniuses with recommendation spots who had yet to challenge decreased steadily.

Eventually,

only Chen Yu, Puppet Master Kong Zhong, and a dozen or so other youths remained.

Chen Yu and Kong Zhong were sure of their victory; most of the remaining youths had lost their confidence and fighting spirit.

“For those who are left, I forgot to tell you. Those within the top one hundred who have been challenged cannot be challenged again.”

The black-armored middle-aged instructor said with a teasing smile.

Upon hearing this, those youths who had lost their fighting spirit were even more disheartened, their faces turning ashen.

If they had known this earlier, they would have challenged someone sooner.

Those who were challenged earlier were the ones with lower rankings.

At this point,

those who hadn’t been challenged were mostly in the top twenty.

Challenging someone in the top twenty presented an enormous difficulty.

As expected,

the remaining youths with recommendation spots were all defeated in their challenges.

If they had the courage to challenge earlier, they might have had a sliver of hope.

“Hmph! If you don’t even have that bit of courage to enter No Demon Academy, you might as well pack up and go home early.”

Gulifu scoffed from the sidelines.

Her gaze swept over Chen Yu and Puppet Master Kong Zhong, intentionally or not.

“You two, what are you standing around for?”

The black-armored middle-aged man in charge called out, dissatisfied.

Chen Yu and Kong Zhong appeared indifferent, as if they were dragging their feet.