There were nine mountains in the mountain range.
The City Lord had personally set up the Nine Layers Seal. He had even said that none of the Mystic King Realm martial artists in the Sky Sword Mansion could ascend the Ninth Mountain.
The City Lord's words were proven to be true.
The Five Great Elites were the most popular candidates in this assessment. They were the strongest.
However, even with their potential, they were unable to ascend the Ninth Mountain.
This was enough to prove how powerful the Nine Layers Seal was.
However, Fang Chen's appearance broke the stalemate.
He had successfully ascended the Ninth Mountain and became the most dazzling person in this assessment.
The City Lord had even personally awarded him the title of number one in the comprehensive assessment.
This was a great honor.
Many martial artists' eyes were filled with passion as they stared at the imposing figure on the Ninth Mountain.
Fang Chen stood quietly on the Ninth Mountain.
The City Lord's appearance made him feel pressured.
A Mystic King Realm martial artist was nothing in front of a Heaven Star Border martial artist.
The City Lord had appeared because he could lift the Ninth Layer Seal.
Otherwise, with his strength, he would not be able to make the City Lord pay attention to him.
After a short moment of excitement, Fang Chen's heart gradually calmed down.
Looking at the sinister eyes of Dai Hongxuan and Jian Scar Prince on the Eighth Mountain, Fang Chen knew that some people were not convinced that he had ascended the Ninth Mountain.
It was all because he was too weak.
If his strength was comparable to the Five Great Elites, who would dare to be unconvinced?
However, he had passed the assessment and could join the Sky Sword Mansion.
He was about to be promoted.
Once he was promoted, even Jian Scar Prince and Dai Hongxuan would have to think twice before attacking him.
"The assessment has ended. Everyone, disperse."
The elder in charge of recruitment calmed himself down and said in a deep voice.
Instantly, the martial artists who did not enter the top 200 were dejected. They sighed and turned to leave.
In the end, there were only 200 people left on the Nine Mountains.
These 200 people would become the new blood of the Number One Army.
"First of all, I represent the Sky Sword Mansion to congratulate all 200 of you." The elder in charge of recruitment said slowly.
Then, he continued, "From today onwards, all of you are members of the Sky Sword Mansion's Number One Army. Follow me."
Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this.
Two hundred cultivators followed behind the old man who was in charge of recruitment and headed towards the City Lord's Mansion.
In the crowd, Jin Yidao found Fang Chen.
"Good boy, you're really amazing." Jin Yidao was full of praise for Fang Chen.
Although Fang Chen's strength was not strong, his potential surpassed that of the five powerhouses.
Fang Chen didn't say anything. He just chuckled.
Dai Hongxuan and Sword Scar Young Master turned to look at the smiling Fang Chen and coldly snorted, "Hmph, what a lucky bastard."
Before long, everyone arrived in front of the City Lord's Mansion.
"The Four Great Armies of the Sky Sword Mansion are located around the City Lord Mansion. The First Army is located in the East." The old man in charge of recruitment said.
Just as he finished speaking, a figure rushed out from a mansion to the east of the City Lord's Mansion.
"The test is over." This figure had a full beard and was extremely tall and sturdy.
The old man in charge of recruitment nodded and said, "These two hundred people are the top two hundred of this test."
The tall and sturdy bearded man glanced at the two hundred people and then nodded. "Then I'll bring them in."
"Old man, I must congratulate you this time."
"Oh, what are you congratulating me for?" The tall and sturdy bearded man asked in surprise.
"Among them, there is one person who broke through the nine seals that the City Lord personally placed and ascended the Ninth Mountain. Even the City Lord personally came out and declared him the number one of this test," said the old man in charge of recruitment.
"There's such a thing?"
The tall and sturdy bearded man's eyes brightened and he looked in the direction the old man was pointing.
However, when he saw Fang Chen, he was a bit suspicious.
"The first one is him."
The old man in charge of recruitment nodded and said a few words to the tall and sturdy bearded man before turning and leaving.
The tall and sturdy bearded man stood on the ground and loudly said, "I am the captain of the First Army's guards. From today onwards, you two hundred people are my subordinates. Follow me."
The two hundred people followed the tall and sturdy man into the First Army's mansion.
Only after entering did Fang Chen realize that.
Although it was called a mansion, it was actually the First Army's headquarters.
This mansion occupied an extremely large area.
There was everything one could possibly need within the mansion.
"The Heavenly Sword Mansion has a total of four armies that protect the city.
Our First Army has four guard squads. I am the captain of the third guard squad, "said the tall and sturdy bearded man.
Fang Chen had already learned about this before.
Each guard squad had five hundred people, and they were all Profound King elites.
The tall and sturdy bearded man was called Hu Ming, and his cultivation base had reached the peak of the Profound King realm.
"The third guard squad suffered disastrous casualties in the previous mission. Including the vice-captain, two hundred people have all died," said Hu Ming.
"You've just joined the third guard squad, so familiarize yourselves with each other first. In three days, a new vice-captain will be elected."
As he spoke, Hu Ming led the two hundred people behind him to a large courtyard.
At the entrance of the courtyard was the number three.
"This is where the third guard squad lives. There are five hundred rooms here, and each person can have one. You can choose your own." After speaking, Hu Ming turned and left.
The two hundred cultivators began to choose their rooms one after another.
At this moment, the original members of the third guard squad walked out from some of the rooms.
"There's a newcomer."
"These newcomers don't know the rules at all. We should teach them a lesson."
"Just wait. Xue Yonglong will make a move."
These old people looked at the newcomers with disdain.
Fang Chen scanned these seniors with his soul.
He discovered that most of them were in the eighth level of the Profound King Realm.
"It seems like most of the members of the third guard squad are in the eighth level of the Profound King Realm."
The ninth level of the Profound King Realm should be the experts in the guard squad.
Just as Fang Chen was pondering, a furious roar came from one of the rooms.
"Who's disturbing my sleep?"
As soon as the voice finished speaking, a figure walked out.
There was a deep scar on this person's arm.
He was emitting a terrifying aura, and his face was filled with anger.
"It's you bastards who disturbed my sleep."
Xue Yonglong was a ruthless person of the third guard squad. He loved to sleep, and he hated it when people disturbed his sleep.
The two hundred newcomers had just arrived, and they hadn't realized that they had disturbed Xue Yonglong.
The two hundred newcomers stopped and frowned.
They had just entered the third guard squad, and they had already encountered such a tyrannical person.
"What, you're disturbing my sleep? You don't dare to speak?" Xue Yonglong was furious.
"Xue Yonglong, there are a few tough ones among this batch of newcomers. Be careful not to kick an iron plate." Some of the seniors deliberately provoked Xue Yonglong.
Xue Yonglong snorted coldly and his gaze fell on Jin Yidao.
"You, fight me," said Xue Yonglong coldly.
"Why?" asked Jin Yidao.
"I hate sabers," said Xue Yonglong icily as he pointed at the scar on his arm.
Whoosh!
Before Jin Yidao could react, Xue Yonglong had already begun his attack.
Xue Yonglong's entire body's strength erupted and gathered on his fist as he punched Jin Yidao.
"Damnit!"
Jin Yidao let out a low roar and unleashed a fierce and tyrannical saber art.
The spectating seniors were all astonished by Jin Yidao's attack.
"This kid's strength is pretty good."
"I've heard of this Jin Yidao. He came from the Mortal Continent. To be able to reach this level, he's definitely someone with great willpower."
"I wonder if Xue Yonglong can defeat Jin Yidao."
Some of them recognized Jin Yidao.
The peak of the eighth level of the Profound King realm was considered an expert in the third guard squad.
Bang! Bang!
After a series of attacks, Xue Yonglong discovered that he was unable to hit Jin Yidao.
"Damnit!"
Xue Yonglong let out a low roar and used his full strength.
On the other side, Jin Yidao's saber art was even fiercer.
Swish!
A golden saber light cut through the air and slashed at Xue Yonglong's arm.
It struck the scar on Xue Yonglong's arm.
Xue Yonglong was forced back.
"Kid, I, Xue Yonglong, will remember you," said Xue Yonglong coldly, no longer attacking.
Jin Yidao shrugged helplessly.
At this moment, Xue Yonglong's gaze turned to Fang Chen.