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"Who are Wu Man and Tie Xinghu?"

"I have no idea."

The martial artists present were all a bit stunned, having never heard of these two names.

"Tie Xinghu is an Eighth-Rank Martial Artist. According to our Ironclad Department's intelligence, he should be a Lower Eighth-Rank."

The lean old man looked Yang Ling up and down.

"You killed him, which means you possess at least Upper Eighth-Rank capabilities. Even a Middle Eighth-Rank wouldn't be able to kill Tie Xinghu."

"Hiss—"

The lean old man's words made all the martial artists in the room suck in a sharp breath of cold air!

Eighth-Rank!? This person before them, who looked about their own age, had actually killed an Eighth-Rank Martial Artist!?

"Could he be a disciple from a major sect!?"

They all felt shocked and uncertain.

Only this kind of explanation was acceptable to them.

Only a major sect could cultivate such a young expert!

"Kid, come on, let me see what you've got."

The lean old man smiled slightly. "I'm also an Upper Eighth-Rank, perfect for helping you register at the Ranked Level."

As he spoke, he slowly began circulating his Ironclad Heart Technique.

The attribute points on his body were continuously soaring.

Yang Ling carefully examined the lean old man's Status Panel:

Character: Sun Biao

Profession: Martial Artist

Strength: 42

Agility: 29

Spirit: 14

Martial Arts: Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique (Transcendent) Ironclad Heart Technique (Flawless Proficiency)

Affiliation: Ironclad Department

Judging by attributes alone, his strength was similar to Shi Xin's.

But his Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique and Ironclad Heart Technique were both one level stronger than Shi Xin's!

At this moment, Sun Biao's Strength and Agility had each increased by 20 points.

"Flawless Proficiency in the Ironclad Heart Technique can increase both attributes by 20 points."

Yang Ling's expression shifted slightly.

Immediately after, Sun Biao took the initiative to attack Yang Ling, employing the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique!

Yang Ling's pupils contracted.

The opponent's Strength and Agility had actually each increased by 20 points!

At this moment, Sun Biao's Strength had reached a massive 82 points!

His Agility had also skyrocketed from 29 to 69 points!

What terrifying three-attribute stats!

By then, Sun Biao's movements were already leaving afterimages, the saber momentum in his hand overwhelming!

The martial artists present, though merely spectators, were also intimidated by this aura, their scalps tingling and cold sweat pouring out!

Only at this moment did they realize just how terrifying the capabilities of this senior in charge of the assessment were!

This was the standard of an Upper Eighth-Rank!

Shi Xin was slightly startled, thinking he shouldn't let the kid get beaten up too badly, but then he remembered that Tie Xinghu had also died by Yang Ling's hand, and he calmed down.

No matter what, he had to figure out just how deep this kid's foundation was today!

In the blink of an eye, Yang Ling had already assessed the disparity in strength between them.

The Jiaogu Saber could increase Strength by 10 points and Agility by 10 points.

The Vajra Bright King Technique could increase Strength by 30 points and Agility by 30 points.

The Ethereal Steps provided 36 points of Agility.

The Thief-Capturing Saber Technique provided 9 points of Agility.

His attribute ceiling could reach 51 points in Strength and 109 points in Agility!

Although his Strength was nearly half of the opponent's, his speed was much faster than Sun Biao's!

One of his single attributes had also broken one hundred!

Yang Ling made his judgment in an instant, his figure abruptly vanishing from his original spot.

"Wait!?"

Shi Xin's eyes widened!

Yang Ling's speed was actually faster than Sun Biao's!?

"Huh!?"

Sun Biao's face showed surprise and doubt. The next moment, he suddenly felt a chill on his back. Yang Ling had already raised his saber to rest on his neck.

The scene fell into deathly silence.

No one had expected the assessment to end in this manner.

"You kid..."

Sun Biao sheathed his Official Saber and turned to look at Yang Ling.

"Pretty fast, huh. So why resort to a sneak attack?"

Yang Ling smiled wryly. "Senior, if we fought head-on, I'm afraid I'd be defeated in just a few moves.

My saber might even get broken."

This was the reason he didn't engage in a frontal confrontation.

He couldn't bear the thought of his precious Jiaogu Saber being damaged by the opponent.

It could be lost in a real battle, but he couldn't let this treasure of his be ruined because of an assessment.

The opponent's Strength was too terrifying, close to 100 points.

In such a situation, if he went for a direct clash, he would be cut down in at most ten moves.

But clearly, as long as he didn't insist on a head-on fight, even an expert like Sun Biao, if caught off guard, could easily be taken down by a sneak attack.

"Your movement technique is good. I couldn't tell its origin. Your Strength is indeed somewhat lacking, but that's also because you're young."

"If you reach my age... you'll be something else."

Sun Biao nodded repeatedly. Instead of being angry or ashamed from losing, he looked at Shi Xin and smiled.

"Shi Xin, you've recruited a truly remarkable talent for the Ironclad Department this time. He has great prospects!"

"So, does he count as Upper Eighth-Rank, or... Seventh-Rank?"

Shi Xin's expression was somewhat odd, given that even Sun Biao had been defeated.

Didn't that mean if he fought this kid, he'd most likely end up on the losing side too?

"How could it be Seventh-Rank? A Seventh-Rank Martial Artist could defeat me head-on."

Sun Biao laughed. "When this kid one day doesn't resort to sneak attacks and beats me fairly, then he'll have the standard of a Lower Seventh-Rank."

Yang Ling's mind stirred. The opponent couldn't see attributes, but he could.

Based on the opponent's words, could it be that the minimum threshold for Seventh-Rank also required Strength to exceed 100 points?

Otherwise, no matter how high the Agility, according to the Zhao State's classification standards, one couldn't enter the Seventh-Rank?

"He qualifies as Upper Eighth-Rank. Even if not, he's very close."

After saying this, Sun Biao instructed his subordinate officers to bring paper and brush, and he began registering Yang Ling at the Ranked Level on the spot.

"Upper Eighth-Rank!"

"Such a young Upper Eighth-Rank!"

Pairs of fervent gazes fell upon Yang Ling.

These martial artists, who couldn't even reach the Ninth-Rank, seeing someone about their own age who was already an Upper Eighth-Rank expert, felt no different from fans meeting their idol!

The vast gap in strength meant they couldn't even muster a shred of jealousy in their hearts.

All they felt was pure admiration, respect, and awe.

"Upper Eighth-Rank is on par with, or even stronger than, many of the Directors heading the various divisions within our Ironclad Department."

"Heh, Shi Xin, if I remember correctly, you're only a Middle Eighth-Rank, right? This kid is even more capable than you."

Sun Biao teased.

Shi Xin wasn't angry but pleased. "It's good that he's capable! It proves my discerning eye!"

Then he looked at Yang Ling, the more he looked, the more he liked him.

"Xiao Yang, work hard from now on. You'll be with our Ironclad Department for a long time. Sooner or later, you'll make it to the capital."

"Yes, sir!"

Yang Ling respectfully cupped his fists, not showing the slightest hint of arrogance because of his Upper Eighth-Rank status.

Sun Biao and Shi Xin noticed this, and a glint of satisfaction appeared in their eyes.

He had the skills and the right temperament. This was true talent.

Soon, the registration at the Ranked Level was completed.

Sun Biao asked casually, "What's the proficiency level of your Thief-Capturing Saber Technique?"

"Flawless Proficiency."

Yang Ling replied.

Sun Biao was just momentarily stunned. He didn't question it and said directly,

"With your skills, you can be promoted to Eighth-Rank Ironclad Constable.

No need for further assessment. Go through the procedures as soon as possible. With the Eighth-Rank status and your Thief-Capturing Saber Technique at Flawless Proficiency, you can receive the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique."

"Also, our Ironclad Department has rewards for subordinates promoted to Ninth-Rank and Eighth-Rank."

"Promotion to Ninth-Rank rewards one Spirit Nurturing Pill."

"Promotion to Eighth-Rank rewards five Spirit Nurturing Pills."

"Let me calculate... that's a total of six Spirit Nurturing Pills and one copy of the Tiger-Capturing Saber Technique. They'll be given to you once the procedures are complete."

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