The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 557 - 245: The Bizarre Taoist Candidates_1

The unconscious Qin Quan, seriously wounded Qin Tianyi, were both carried down on stretchers.

Within the hall, apart from Emperor Han’s faint laughter, it was as silent as a tomb.

–Terrifying!

The leader of the Mercenary Group that Steals Fire was hardly 30 years old!

Qin Quan’s age was at least several times his!

Such a senior figure had miserably lost and nearly perished today at the hands of a student.

Once this news spread, it would certainly be met with controversy.

"This boy’s potential is endless..."

"Indeed, given some more time, even we may have to look up to him..."

At this moment, the gaze with which every noble family head looked at Dongfang Xu held a hint of apprehension.

Suddenly, their gazes swept over the others.

Dongfang Xu was just one of the seven major disciples.

Among the remaining six, apart from the three who did not seem threatening, the other three are all presumably on the 4th Order.

Tang Gu, Tang Zheng, felt chills running down their spines.

None of these men had appeared in the Old Imperial City over a month ago to help Emperor Han resolve the three-nation conflict.

Emperor Han was purely reliant on his own abilities, easily maneuvering and resolving conflicts. The phrase ’with great ease’ described this - not an iota off.

...

"Reporting to Emperor Han, the internal instability in Grass Frog Country has been preliminarily settled down. After its incorporation into GuaGua Dynasty, the subsequent reorganizations will continue to take place."

"Reporting to Emperor Han, underground forces ranking in the top twenty of Giant Frog Marsh have all sent congratulatory notes, expressing their willingness to serve the GuaGua Dynasty, and cease their reckless actions."

"Reporting to Emperor Han, the lawless areas between the original three kingdoms have already been cleared. All major culprits have been executed, and order has been restored."

...

After listening to important political reports, Ye Hanjun gave clear instructions and waved his hand, marking the formal end of the ceremony.

The court officials gradually left. However, a small portion of people stayed in place, craning their necks and showing even more anticipation.

Today was not merely the day of the grand ceremony.

The selection of the Taoist was likewise affecting countless people’s emotions.

Just like what they saw before, a disciple of Emperor Han stepping forward could overpower longtime strong players, leaving them dispirited.

If this person becomes the sole Daozi, receiving higher levels of training, who knows what heights they could reach in the future.

"Go on, bring over the ’Reserve Daozis’ who made it through the audition, one by one. I will make the selection myself." Ye Hanjun instructed.

"Understood." Su Mei responded, before departing on the Pink Winged Dragon.

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A small shielding formation was erected, and a substance resembling a phantom curtain appeared in front of the throne.

Inside the curtain was a world of its own. Those outside wishing to eavesdrop were all left in vain.

Renwo Kuang, Dongfang Xu, Bai Qin, Lin Pingfan, Wang Xinfei, Li Jingming were naturally all inside the curtain.

The unfamiliar court officials were instantly left scratching their heads, visibly losing their anticipation.

"Such a pity, these are the young talents throughout Giant Frog Marsh. We can’t get a glimpse of what’s happening, it’s really frustrating."

"Well, we just have to wait patiently for the results."

"I recommended junior members of my clan. If they catch Emperor Han’s eye, all of you old guys will have to line up to curry favor with me."

A group of white-haired old men jostled with each other, giggling and winking.

One of them who could not tolerate it anymore huffed and said rather unpleasantly:

"Daydreaming, are we?"

"Emperor Han stated that age, rank, specialty of position... all must be fulfilled without exception."

"For that boy of yours, Emperor Han will, at most, give him one look. Even with just that, your family should be thankful, and in high spirits for days."

"Save it, don’t be so negative."

"Whether he’s chosen is up to divine will. I’ve at least done my part. Old Li, if you had half my virtues, you wouldn’t be here making sarcastic remarks!"

...

Inside the curtain, Ye Hanjun greeted the first batch of Daozi candidates.

He issued a summons in his capacity as the ruler, and along with the innumerable recommendations made by the older generation from personal relations, it attracted many people.

The first batch was all from the peak of the 3rd Order, none older than 50. The men were handsome, the women beautiful, each one dressed more eccentrically than the last.

"A D-grade ’Weapon Master’, with the same profession as Tu Long?"

"Hmm... the Smithing series tends to be slow to heat up, and it requires day-to-day accumulation. I don’t have the time or energy for it."

"D-grade ’Assassin’, the next head of Ao Shrimp?"

"He has killed many people at such a young age, his character has been refined quite well. Unfortunately, I’ve seen too much killing, and I don’t hope for the Daozi to lean in that direction... Next."

"D-grade ’Beauty Therapist’, adept at cultivating pretty Fond Spirits, also doing nails and hair for Fond Spirits on the side?"

"You can stay for now. As long as the right direction for development is found, it is one of the channels for rapid promotion... Go to the main hall and wait for now, someone will attend to you."

...

In total, there were thirty-five people subjected to Ye Hanjun’s scrutiny.

In the end, only three just managed to receive the "temporarily stay" evaluation.

Apart from the ’Beauty Therapist’, the other two were more intriguing.

One was a D-grade ’Throwing Expert’, good at cultivating devious and cunning Contracted Spirit Fond Spirits, to strengthen their hidden weapon attack.

The person was a new member of the Shadow Alliance. After being unearthed by Lin Pingfan, he was deemed to meet Master Han’s requirements and consequently recommended, granted an opportunity.

The other person was a D-grade ’Acrobat’.

This profession’s ability was essentially to help a Contracted Spirit Fond Spirits gain unimaginable physical agility, thereby enabling it to perform many incredible actions.

With continued research and its advantages leveraged, it can become an elusive assassin or an extraordinarily mysterious existence in the eyes of the people, and would certainly not be taken lightly.