I Can Extract Divine Power

Chapter 336 - 151: Battle Royale, Fantasy Version (Part 2)

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight streamed in, completely illuminating the dim room.

The quiet streets outside grew bustling and noisy as more and more people emerged.

A lively, marketplace atmosphere wafted in through the window.

Shen Bai walked to the window and looked out to see that the streets were already crowded with all sorts of people.

’It’s time for the Inner Examination.’

Shen Bai quickly washed up, then left the room with Ouyang Sword and headed toward the location of the Observatory’s Inner Examination.

Along the way, Shen Bai asked Ouyang Sword a few things, including what the format of the Inner Examination would be.

Unfortunately, Ouyang Sword couldn’t give him an answer.

Because every year, the content of the Inner Examination was different.

One year, they even had a written test, forcing participants to answer all sorts of questions related to anomalies, which gave many members of the Observatory a massive headache.

And for that very reason, the results of that year’s Inner Examination had been absolutely abysmal.

Since he couldn’t get any specifics on the examination format, Shen Bai didn’t press the matter further.

After leaving the city, Shen Bai rushed to the Inner Examination Land at top speed.

...

Cyan Spirit Mountain was considered one of the most beautiful sights in Yunxi State.

The mountains here were not tall, nor were there any perilous peaks, but the overall view exuded a refreshing, spiritual Qi that seemed to wash over you.

Within the mountains, all sorts of wild animals played freely in this uninhabited space.

Normally, a scenic place like this would have people visiting on any given day, but today was different.

Early in the morning, constables dispatched from the Yunxi State Government Office had surrounded the area, ensuring no unauthorized personnel could enter.

In addition, members of the Yunxi State Observatory were also racing against time to set up the examination site.

From the outside, nothing looked out of the ordinary. Even if someone were to walk through these mountains, they wouldn’t be able to discover the top-secret location hidden within.

On the outskirts of Cyan Spirit Mountain, there was a hidden entrance. Through this entrance, one could access the mountain’s interior.

The interior was a massive space, capable of holding a large number of people.

The space was divided into nine levels, which had essentially hollowed out more than half of Cyan Spirit Mountain.

Fortunately, the Observatory had done similar things in the past, so they were quite practiced at it.

After this Inner Examination was over, they would find a way to restore it.

There are as many professions in this world as there are hairs on an ox. Finding one that could restore the mountain would be quite simple.

At that moment, inside this secret location, a middle-aged man in white robes was stroking the beard on his chin. He looked at the person beside him and spoke.

"Have all the candidates for the Inner Examination arrived?"

A member of the Observatory took two steps forward and nodded. "Reporting to Lord Feng, the two members we stationed at the city gates registered everyone as they entered. According to the registration book, all candidates for this Inner Examination have now arrived."

Feng Zheng nodded. "Good. In that case, let’s ensure this Inner Examination is executed to perfection. The higher-ups have been watching us lately."

Besides selecting superior talent, the Inner Examination also brought significant economic benefits to Yunxi State.

For this reason, neither Feng Zheng nor the State Governor of Yunxi State wanted to let the opportunity to host the Inner Examination slip through their fingers.

If the higher-ups felt he did a poor job and forbade Yunxi State from hosting the Inner Examination, the spot would naturally fall to another city.

To put it bluntly, any city that gained this benefit would, in a short time, rise to a level equal to Yunxi State.

That was also why Feng Zheng was being especially cautious and meticulous with this Inner Examination.

As the State Governor of Yunxi State, Feng Zheng appeared amicable, yet he exuded a fearsome aura.

Even though his looks were unremarkable, Feng Zheng had managed the Yunxi State Observatory with a firm hand, keeping it perfectly organized.

The Observatory member immediately nodded. "Rest assured, my lord. We have assigned a lot of manpower this time and can guarantee that nothing will go wrong."

Feng Zheng nodded and waved his hand, preparing to dismiss the Observatory member.

But then, as if he had just remembered something, he immediately stopped the member who was about to leave.

The Observatory member turned back, looking at Feng Zheng with a puzzled expression, not understanding why Lord Feng had called him back.

After a moment of thought, Feng Zheng asked, "Has Shen Bai from Fenglin State arrived at Cyan Spirit Mountain?"

Hearing this, the Observatory member shook his head and asked curiously, "In the past, no matter how much of a genius someone was, they never piqued Lord Feng’s curiosity. Why are you so curious now?"

To be honest, that was not something a subordinate should say.

After all, there was no need for those in leadership to report their decisions or actions to their subordinates.

But Yunxi State was different.

Feng Zheng was very good-natured, and after taking office, he had once said that if anyone had any doubts, he would explain the reasons clearly.

So, when Feng Zheng asked about Shen Bai, the puzzled Observatory member had simply asked what was on his mind.

Feng Zheng shook his head. "I know Liu Wufeng’s personality very well, because we came up from the bottom together. That guy may seem as calm as still water on the surface, but he’s actually a man of deep schemes. His special recruitment is by no means simple."

"And I’m sure it’s not just to build up prestige for Fenglin State."