NOVPUB"Joining the Jiang Family’s faction... As of now, it wouldn’t be a bad thing for me, of course, as long as the terms aren’t too severe..."
Su Changkong contemplated.
Joining the Jiang Family’s faction was more beneficial than detrimental at present, but Su Changkong disliked being controlled by others, preferring positions with less binding commitments like a Guest Elder.
However, Jiang Yao opposite him could sense that Su Changkong was indeed somewhat intrigued and said with a smile, "Brother Su, joining our Jiang Family’s faction, what you can get... It all depends on your own ability. I have various levels of treatment, such as grade A, B, C, and D. Even the lowest level, grade D, could immediately grant you treasures worth at least 3000 taels of Primordial Liquid. As for which level of treatment you can receive, I will need to assess that."
The Jiang Family was quite generous in recruiting talent.
According to what Jiang Yao said, even the worst treatment could immediately grant a treasure worth more than 3000 taels of Primordial Liquid!
It is known that a normal Saint Warrior who has just entered the Saint realm would find it difficult to produce a hundred taels of Primordial Liquid.
Like Su Changkong, after selling his gains from chopping down Wang Zhongqiu and the rest, he had only accumulated a few hundred taels of Primordial Liquid.
Jiang Yao tried to attract him, sensing Su Changkong’s potential, needing to assess Su Changkong himself!
After pondering, Su Changkong made up his mind and looked up at Jiang Yao, "Mountain Leader Jiang, I do have some demands and conditions..."
Jiang Yao replied with a light smile, "As long as you can impress me with your abilities, any conditions can be discussed."
Jiang Yao’s words clearly meant that one must have the ability and value to discuss conditions and demands!
"Alright, how does Mountain Leader Jiang plan to assess whether I qualify?"
Su Changkong asked directly.
Su Changkong understood the principle—only by demonstrating one’s strength could one earn respect!
"Quite simple... Fight me," Jiang Yao said with burning eyes.
Su Changkong was slightly taken aback. A fight with Jiang Yao?
Although Su Changkong was unclear about Jiang Yao’s exact strength, Jiang Yao came from the Ancient Holy Family, the Jiang Family, and was capable of holding the position of Skyfire City’s Heavenly Saint Mountain Leader. His strength was undoubtedly unfathomable!
Jiang Yao smiled, "Don’t worry, we’ll spar in the Hall of Hundred Battles Array. There’s no risk to life, and you don’t need to defeat me, just show all your strength and shake me."
Jiang Yao was naturally extremely powerful, as he cultivated the Jiang Family’s top martial arts and possessed three Divine Skills that complemented each other well, and his Divine Seed had grown to perfection. Although he had not yet formed a Divine Body, even against weaker Divine Body opponents, Jiang Yao was confident he could fight on par!
One could say that below Divine Body level, Jiang Yao was among the top tier, and even elite disciples from the Ancient Demon Sect like Wang Zhongqiu wouldn’t be enough to challenge him.
Su Changkong, who was only at the first level of Entering Saint realm, would indeed seem to be bullied by challenging Jiang Yao, but Jiang Yao simply wanted to gauge Su Changkong’s power level to determine his potential and worthiness of recruitment.
And fighting in the dream dimension created by the Hall of Hundred Battles Array meant not worrying about one’s own safety!
"Agreed."
After some thought, Su Changkong readily consented; he also wanted to see the extent of the power of a descendent from the most ancient and powerful Ancient Clans of the Ancient Holy Country.
"Then let’s head to the Hall of Hundred Battles."
Jiang Yao said eagerly. 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝑐𝘰𝑚
Su Changkong had no objections.
Inside the Hall of Hundred Battles, made of bronze, it was currently very quiet, with only the green-robed elder, who was responsible for guarding the hall, present.
Jiang Yao had notified the green-robed elder before coming. Knowing that Jiang Yao planned to use the Hundred Battles Array, the elder had used the need to maintain the array as an excuse to disperse others, clearing the space.
"Mountain Master."
Upon seeing Su Changkong and Jiang Yao arrive, the green-robed elder respectfully saluted.
"Mhm, we need to use the Hall of Hundred Battles Array."
Jiang Yao nodded.
"Yes!"
The green-robed elder was excited, as Jiang Yao was going to personally test Su Changkong!
Previously, when Su Changkong defeated Leng An and Zhang Yang Yun at the Hall, it was an overwhelming victory without using his true strength. The green-robed elder had reported this to Jiang Yao, leading to the day’s events.
"This Su Changkong defeated Leng An and Zhang Yang Yun with such ease, hardly utilizing his true power. I wonder to what extent he can reach against the Mountain Master."
Anticipation arose in the elder’s heart.
That Jiang Yao was personally testing Su Changkong filled the green-robed elder with joy. He had witnessed Su Changkong defeat a Zhang Family disciple in the Hall of Hundred Battles Array without even using any Divine Skills, which was no ordinary feat!
Su Changkong and Jiang Yao sat opposite each other at two different points of the array in the Hall of Hundred Battles Array.
The green-robed elder then activated the Hall of Hundred Battles Array.
"Whew!"
A familiar wave of drowsiness washed over him, but Su Changkong did not resist and closed his eyes, letting his Essence Qi Spirit enter the dream dimension created by the Hall of Hundred Battles Array.
In an expansive, primeval jungle with rocky mountains and dense forests, Su Changkong and Jiang Yao faced each other from a distance.
With a smile, Jiang Yao across said, "Come on, Brother Su, don’t hold back when you strike!"
Jiang Yao stood still, somehow more imposing than a mountain. The entire world seemed to be beneath his feet, emitting a powerful aura that was hidden yet could burst forth with earth-shattering force at any moment!
Su Changkong knew that Jiang Yao was far beyond an ordinary Martial Artist and that in this dream dimension fashioned by the Hall of Hundred Battles Array, he could let loose without concern and go all out.
"So... be careful!"
With his fighting spirit rising, Su Changkong longed for victory against an opponent like Jiang Yao—even though this wasn’t a battle to the death.
Five Animal Frolics, White Tiger Roars and Kills!
