Fang Chen waited in Kamikaze Kenbu for three days. One after another, many major factions and lords sent their recommended disciples over.
After three days, no more disciples came. Finally, on this day, Elder Li appeared again.
Elder Li was the elder in charge of the assessment of these disciples. He gathered all the disciples in the square.
"All disciples, come to the square," Elder Li shouted.
In a short while, a large number of disciples came to the square. When Fang Chen arrived, he saw a black mass of warriors.
Seeing that all the disciples had arrived, Elder Li signaled for everyone to be quiet.
"You are all recommended disciples from various major factions. Although you have a recommendation quota, if you want to be recognized by the Sword Mansion, you need to prove it yourself," Elder Li said.
"This time, there are a total of 72 disciples. Only if you pass the assessment can you be considered a true disciple of the Sword Mansion and enjoy all the resources of the Sword Mansion," Elder Li said again.
"Elder Li, what kind of assessment is there?" a disciple in the crowd asked.
Each of the 72 disciples had the combat strength of a Qi Transformation Realm martial artist. They thought that they were geniuses, so they were arrogant and thought that no assessment could stop them.
"There are a total of three tests. The first one is a test of combat strength. Do you see the stone tablet in the middle of the square? Everyone has to use their strongest punch to attack the stone tablet. If the stone tablet lights up, you will pass." Elder Li said.
As soon as Elder Li finished speaking, some disciples were eager to give it a try.
"I'll go first."
The first disciple to make a move was a fatty. He stood in front of the tablet and roared. He clenched his fist and gathered all the strength in his body into his fist. Then, he punched the tablet.
Boom!
A deafening sound came from the stone tablet. Then, the stone tablet suddenly burst out with a dazzling light.
Crash!
In the next moment, the warrior retracted his fist with a smile on his face.
"The tablet is shining. You pass," Elder Li said.
Following that, one martialist after another participated in the first assessment. Actually, the first assessment was very simple for these martialists.
That was because the Sword Mansion's recruitment criteria was to have a combat strength at the Energy Transformation Realm. It didn't matter if you were a disciple at the Energy Transformation Realm, but so long as you had a combat strength at the Energy Transformation Realm, you could still pass the test.
The stone tablet test was to test the combat power of the disciples. When the seventy-two disciples finished the test, all of them passed the test.
"The first assessment is over. Next up is the second assessment. The content of the assessment is the control of swordsmanship," Elder Li said.
"Elder Li, what are the requirements for one's swordsmanship control to pass the test?" asked a martial artist.
Elder Li smiled and said, "No matter what sword technique it is, as long as you can master a sword technique to perfection, you will pass the test."
Hearing Elder Li's words, some of the seventy-two disciples' faces changed. If they specialized in one swordsmanship, it should be easy to reach the Perfection Realm.
However, there were some disciples who didn't specialize in just one sword technique. There were many different types of sword techniques and it was impossible for them to reach perfection.
"Alright, let's begin."
Following Elder Li's words, the disciples immediately began to participate in the test.
Suddenly, a long sword appeared in the first disciple's hand. In the next moment, he performed an inferior sword technique.
Swish.
Sword-light flashed in the sky.
"Yes. Although it's an inferior sword technique, it has already reached perfection." Elder Li nodded with satisfaction.
Time slowly passed and soon it was Fang Chen's turn.
Fang Chen chose the most basic sword technique. It was the first sword technique he had learned in the Azure Edge Sword Sect.
One Qi Sword, an inferior sword technique.
Swish.
The One Qi Sword had a total of three levels. Each level was extremely simple and could be considered an introductory sword technique.
When the disciples saw Fang Chen use such a simple sword technique, they all began to laugh. Some disciples even mocked Fang Chen.
"Haha, he actually used such a weak sword technique. This is probably an inferior sword technique."
"How could a clown like this be recommended by the Kamikaze Kenbu? Truly embarrassing."
"Hmph, cultivating an inferior sword technique is truly a waste of time. I want to see if he can cultivate it to perfection."
Elder Li was also a bit astonished when he saw Fang Chen's sword technique. However, he didn't say anything.
After all, Fang Chen was recommended by King Hu. King Hu's reputation in the Divine Wind Nation was extremely high. Since he had recommended Fang Chen, he shouldn't be simple.
Whoosh.
Fang Chen instantly used the first level of the One Qi Sword. A faintly discernible sword-light suddenly appeared in the sky. This was followed by the second level and the third level.
When all three levels of the One Qi Sword were used, the three sword-lights in the sky actually resonated with each other.
"How is this possible? He can even cultivate an inferior sword technique to perfection!" Some disciples couldn't believe their eyes.
"Just where did this brat come from? He actually managed to cultivate an inferior sword technique to perfection."
"Hmph, an inferior sword technique. Even if he cultivated it to perfection, it wouldn't be a waste of time."
They believed themselves to be geniuses and definitely wouldn't cultivate such a trashy sword technique. To them, it was simply a waste of time.
However, at this moment, Elder Li's eyes faintly lit up.
That was because Elder Li felt something unusual.
Sure enough, just as Elder Li was carefully sizing up Fang Chen, a buzzing sound suddenly came from the three sword-lights that resonated with each other.
Buzz!
This sound was extremely weak. If one didn't listen carefully, they wouldn't have heard it.
However, when Elder Li heard this sound, his face was filled with excitement. His eyes shined as he looked at Fang Chen.
"The Hyperfocus Realm. It's actually the Hyperfocus Realm." Elder Li's heart was filled with excitement.
As an elder of the Kamikaze Kenbu, Elder Li's strength was extraordinary. Naturally, he knew that after the perfection of sword techniques, there was another realm, and that was the Hyperfocus Realm.
Under normal circumstances, it was extremely difficult for a martial artist to cultivate a technique to perfection. Fortunately, even if it was difficult, there were still martial artists who could achieve it.
However, to cultivate a technique to the Hyperfocus Realm was too difficult. Even among the disciples of the Kamikaze Kenbu, only one out of a hundred could do it.
Of course, after the Hyperfocus Realm, there was still the Transformative Realm.
Perfection, Hyperfocus, and Transformative Realm. These were the three major realms of a technique. Every time one advanced to the next realm, the technique would become countless times more powerful.
"As expected of the disciple recommended by the Protector King. Truly amazing."
At this moment, Elder Li's heart was filled with admiration. It was extremely difficult for Fang Chen to cultivate a sword technique to the Hyperfocus Realm.
"Fang Chen has passed the test." Elder Li tried his best to calm his heart and announced loudly.
Hearing this, Fang Chen nodded his head and returned to his original position.
After Fang Chen passed the test, there were many disciples who passed the test one after another. However, there was also a portion of them who were eliminated.
Kamikaze Kenbu had an iron-blooded rule that did not allow anyone to trample on it. Therefore, even if the eliminated martial artists were extremely powerful, they would not be able to join Kamikaze Kenbu.
"The second test has ended. A total of sixty-eight disciples have passed the test and four have been eliminated." Elder Li said.
After that, the four eliminated disciples left Kamikaze Kenbu dejectedly.
The remaining sixty-eight disciples all had smiles on their faces. They had already passed two tests. As long as they passed the third test, they would be able to become an official disciple of the Sword Mansion.
To them, becoming an official disciple of the Sword Mansion was a great honor.
"Brother Fang, you are really amazing." Yang Hong unknowingly walked to Fang Chen's side and said in a low voice.
"Didn't you pass the test too?" Fang Chen said disapprovingly.
"Brother Fang, you are really good at hiding your strength. You have actually trained your swordsmanship to the Minute Subtlety Realm." Yang Hong said in a low voice.
Fang Chen was a little surprised when he heard this. He did not expect Yang Hong to be able to see through it.
Among the many disciples present, almost none of them were able to see that Fang Chen's swordsmanship had reached the Minute Subtlety Realm.
Fang Chen turned his head to look at Yang Hong and nodded his head thoughtfully.
"Brother Fang, with your talent, you shouldn't be a nobody." Yang Hong said with a smile.
Just as Yang Hong was speaking, Elder Li suddenly opened his mouth again.
"Next will be the third test. As long as you pass the third test, you will be able to become an official disciple of Kamikaze Kenbu." Elder Li said.
"Elder, what is the third test?" Some of the disciples could not wait and asked.
Elder Li waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet and said, "The third test tests your talent in the Way of the Sword."
After Elder Li finished speaking, he pointed at the center of the square. There was a stone tablet beside the Combat Strength Stone Tablet.
"This stone tablet is called the Talent Stone Tablet. It is specially used by the Sword Mansion to test a sword cultivator's talent in the Way of the Sword."
Elder Li said, "The stone tablet has a total of five grades. As long as you can reach the second grade, you will pass the test."
Hearing Elder Li's words, many of the disciples became restless.
"I will go first."
The first disciple went forward. He closed his eyes and extended his hand, placing it on the stone tablet. Immediately, the stone tablet started to shine. When the stone tablet stopped shining, two words appeared on top of it.
"Second grade talent in the Way of the Sword, passed."
Following that, the second, third, and countless disciples started to take the test.
Most of the disciples were at the second grade talent in the Way of the Sword. However, there were a few outstanding geniuses who reached the third grade.
To be able to reach the third grade talent in the Way of the Sword, you are already considered a genius. In the history of Kamikaze Kenbu, the highest talent in the Way of the Sword was at the fourth grade.