I, Who Hate Marine So Much, Have Become A Future Nika?

Chapter 70: Assessment Method of the Outer Sect Grand Competition

Zhong Cang, who resided in the small courtyard, also felt the restlessness in people's hearts before the Grand Competition.

During this period, more and more people came to him for special training.

Although most people did not have the opportunity to enter the Inner Sect.

But just in case.

With the thought of "just in case," they spared no expense to train with Zhong Cang.

Unfortunately, in order to prepare for the Grand Competition, Zhong Cang had already suspended his training business.

At this moment, he was invited by his uncle, Zhong Kangping, to come to his house and listen to the information he had collected about the Grand Competition.

"The Outer Sect Grand Competition is not really about determining the superiority or inferiority of Qi Refining Stage disciples. There is no need for that. The main force of our Cloud Firmament Sect in competing with external forces is the Foundation Building and Gold Core disciples."

"The main purpose of this Grand Competition is to select outstanding disciples for the sect, as well as the peak masters and island masters of the Inner Sect."

"To achieve this goal, the Outer Sect Grand Competition normally adopts a three-tier system."

"Three-tier?"

Seeing Zhong Cang's confusion, before Zhong Kangping could speak, Zhong Yingying quickly explained to him.

"The so-called three-tier system divides the outer sect disciples into three levels based on their age. Among them, those below sixteen years old are in the first level. Sixteen to eighteen years old are in the second level. Eighteen to thirty years old are in the third level."

"The assessment for outer sect disciples is conducted within the same age group. Brother Cang, you only need to compete with the outer sect disciples aged sixteen to eighteen."

This statement made Zhong Cang nod.

From the perspective of selecting geniuses, this assessment division was quite reasonable.

And limiting the age of the opponents to eighteen was also a good thing for Zhong Cang.

However, after listening, Zhong Cang noticed the obvious worry on Zhong Kangping's face, which made him pause.

"What's wrong, Uncle? Are you worried?"

"Well, the assessment for the sixteen to eighteen age group you are in is the most intense competition and the most difficult opportunity for us ordinary cultivators to stand out. Sigh... Cang'er, if you fail this time, don't be disheartened."

"???"

"Why? What's special about the sixteen to eighteen age group..."

He stopped halfway through his words.

Seeing this, Zhong Kangping spoke, "It seems you have also figured it out. Among the three age groups in the Outer Sect assessment, children below sixteen are too young and their temperament is not yet settled. When the Inner Sect high-level selects disciples, they not only look at talent but also at temperament. In addition, the Inner Sect high-level has their own affairs and won't bother with children. So, under normal circumstances, unless those children have outstanding talent to a shocking level, there are not many experts who would take them as disciples."

"As for those aged sixteen to eighteen, their temperament has already settled, their talent has been demonstrated, and they have grown into adults who don't require too much guidance. It is at this time that the high-level Inner Sect experts will come forward to take disciples. This is also the time when the most high-level experts come to observe. The core disciples of the family cultivators and the geniuses among the ordinary cultivators will also fully display their abilities at this time. Therefore, the competition in this age group is extremely fierce."

"As for the age group after eighteen, they are the eliminated ones from the previous two levels. The competition here is also intense, but because the core disciples of the cultivation families and the extraordinary geniuses among the ordinary cultivators have been selected in the previous two assessments, only the ordinary cultivators are left. So, you actually have a better chance to stand out."

After finishing the explanation, although he didn't want to dampen Zhong Cang's enthusiasm, Zhong Kangping gave him a set of data to let him know the seriousness of the situation.

From that intelligence, Zhong Cang discovered that among the disciples recruited into the Inner Sect in the sixteen to eighteen age group, most of them were at the sixth or seventh level of Qi Refining. There were very few at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

And it took several sessions to produce one at the fourth level of Qi Refining.

"Phew... I really have to thank Yan Lingwei. If it weren't for her Five-Colored Lotus Seed, I would have really failed this time."

It is not surprising that such a thing has happened. After all, he has only been here for a few months. Even with the attribute panel and a few months of cultivation, it is difficult to compare with others who have practiced for several years.

Not to mention, those people have far more resources than him.

Fortunately, there are no "ifs". Zhong Cang, at the fifth level of Qi Refining, is confident in battling anyone.

After sighing, Zhong Cang calmly looked at his uncle, Zhong Kangping, again.

"Thank you, Uncle, for your reminder. I understand the fierceness of this age group now. What about the other three?"

Zhong Cang's calm and fearless gaze made Zhong Kangping understand that his reformed nephew, even though he realized the intense competition, was not ready to give up.

This made him sigh, but he was mostly happy.

A cultivator who fights against the heavens should have an indomitable spirit.

Thinking this way, he also told Zhong Cang about the other "three".

"In addition to dividing the outer disciples into three tiers based on age, the steps of the outer court's grand competition assessment are also divided into three stages."

"The first step is the preliminary selection, which eliminates more than 80% of the cultivators."

"The second step mostly involves tests of comprehension without involving combat."

"The third step, which is the final step, is the ranking competition."

"The first two steps change every year, and I don't have the ability to find out the specific assessment information for you, but the ranking competition in the third step is the same every year, and it is a double-defeat challenge."

As he spoke, he felt a little guilty. Seeing this, Zhong Cang quickly said, "Uncle, you have already done enough for me."

"Hahaha..."

Zhong Cang's understanding made Zhong Kangping feel relieved and he laughed.

Thinking about the fact that it took several generations for the Zhong family to produce a "genius", and now this genius has the ambition to improve, Zhong Kangping naturally supports him.

Therefore, after thinking for a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Cang'er, these are the 800 spirit stones I have saved over the years. Take them first and buy something to temporarily enhance your strength. If it's not enough, let me know. I have a few friends who can lend you some!"

"Um..."

Before Zhong Cang had a chance to respond or refuse, his aunt, Liu Qin, turned pale and her heart skipped a beat. She almost fainted.

Obviously, giving away these 800 spirit stones made her heart bleed.

However, this time, even though she wore a "mask of pain", her gaze at the spirit stones was filled with reluctance. But unlike before, whenever Zhong Kangping gave spirit stones to Zhong Cang, she would cry and make a fuss.

It's not that she suddenly became understanding, but the fact that Zhong Cang, who had turned over a new leaf and become a genius, had brought her great benefits and glory during this time.

Speaking of which, this matter is also related to the Sword Heart attachment.

Zhong Cang was very careful when it came to bestowing Sword Heart on others. He not only controlled the strength of the attached Sword Heart, but also the number of people.

Every day, Zhong Cang only bestowed Sword Heart on a very small number of people.

While he attached Sword Heart to a small number of people, there were many who wanted to be attached.

Especially young people who always had a mentality of showing off. Being attached with Sword Heart and breaking through their swordsmanship made these young people unable to resist comparing themselves with their peers.

With great improvement in strength, these people won more battles than they lost, and this gradually spread Zhong Cang's reputation.

(End of this chapter)