528: Chapter 528 17

One Genius after another came forward.

Since the sword-bearing youth, no one else had received an evaluation of more than 10 stars.

After another two minutes, the people who went up caught Xiao Weiqing's special attention.

It was precisely the three people who had greeted him earlier.

Aodan went up first and received an evaluation of 13 stars.

Next was Chris, also with 13 stars.

Finally, it was the girl, Yisha; her evaluation was actually 14 stars, the same as the sword-bearing youth.

"Do you know her?"

Ji Yu asked.

"I suppose so. When I first arrived, I exchanged greetings with her and her companions," Xiao Weiqing said, then commented on their strength, "Those three seem to be very powerful."

"What about you?"

"What?" Xiao Weiqing was caught off guard by Ji Yu's question.

"What level has your strength reached?" Ji Yu's eyes were burning. "I've been observing you. You didn't show a hint of surprise when you saw those people, as if you didn't think much of them at all."

"Whether it's someone with a 7-star evaluation or a 14-star evaluation, it seems to make no difference to you. You should know, these are all our opponents."

"For you to act like this, there's only one possibility: your strength far exceeds theirs."

"Don't talk nonsense. I'm just a minor Star Lord from the Incubation Ground; I'll be satisfied just to join the Holy Land," Xiao Weiqing said playfully. "Just consider me 'fearless through ignorance'."

Ji Yu glanced at Xiao Weiqing; he didn't believe a single word. Among this group, Xiao Weiqing was the only one he couldn't see through.

From beginning to end.

Xiao Weiqing was like an outsider, watching these so-called Geniuses step forward one by one, his face showing only a hint of curiosity about the new world.

There wasn't a trace of fear, nor even the slightest bit of restraint.

On the other side, several Star Lords from the Incubation Ground huddled together, looking nervous, terrified, and cautious, afraid of offending anyone.

Like country folk arriving in a big city, they were careful even with their walking.

Soon.

The registration drew to a close with only a dozen or so people left. Next, it was Ji Yu's turn.

"I'll wait for you inside."

"Alright."

Then.

Ji Yu strode forward with a determined gaze, walked up to the electronic board, and pressed his hand against it.

Personal identity information flashed across the screen one by one.

"Another stinking beggar," someone in the remaining crowd remarked.

"Indeed, how unlucky."

"They say many people have come from the Incubation Ground recently."

"What's the use? They're all destined for the First Heaven."

Suddenly.

The information on the electronic board froze.

The stars on it lined up in a row, longer than those of anyone who had registered before.

"15... 15 stars?"

"Am I seeing this right?"

"Is this for real?"

"15 stars... if nothing goes wrong, he should be able to enter the Fifth Heaven, right?"

That's right, Ji Yu's evaluation was exactly 15 stars.

"Fake, it's definitely fake. He must have intentionally written his strength so high just to seek attention."

Someone jumped out and shouted.

"Exactly. He's just a bumpkin from the Incubation Ground; I don't believe he has that kind of strength."

Another person chimed in.

Ji Yu slowly turned around and looked at the person speaking, his gaze cold.

"What... what do you want to do?"

"I'm telling you, I come from the Holy Land's Astral Swirl Civilization. I have connections in the Holy Land. I'm... I'm not afraid of you."

Ji Yu snorted coldly. "I hope I run into you during the assessment."

"Enough. Ji Yu, get inside quickly; don't interfere with the registration of those behind you," the Burly Man scolded. "And you, get back there. If you dare to cause another scene, I'll disqualify you from the assessment."

"Yes... yes..."

The speaker hurriedly retreated, fearing he would anger the Burly Man.

Ji Yu swept a cold gaze over the remaining crowd—no one dared to meet his eyes—and then turned to walk into the manor.

However, he didn't go far, waiting near the entrance inside; he wanted to see Xiao Weiqing's evaluation.

He wasn't the only one.

Half of the people who had registered earlier were also gathered inside the gate; there were always people looking for a spectacle.

When these people saw Ji Yu approaching, their expressions changed, all becoming solemn.

Although this evaluation couldn't fully reflect a person's strength, and there were indeed cases where people falsified information to get a higher evaluation, those were the minority.

Because falsifying information provided no benefit for the subsequent assessments and would only lead to ridicule.

Therefore, while they had doubts about Ji Yu, most of them felt awe.

Next was Xiao Weiqing.

Xiao Weiqing didn't hesitate and walked toward the electronic board, his expression relaxed and at ease.

"Putting on an act. Does he think his evaluation can reach 15 stars like that Ji Yu?"

"Shut up! Do you want to be disqualified?"

"Mind your own business," someone in the crowd scolded.

Although they didn't care for the Incubation Ground either, there was no need to get disqualified just for the sake of a few sharp words.

Soon.

Xiao Weiqing walked up to the electronic board and gently pressed his hand against it.

Xiao Weiqing's personal information immediately appeared on the electronic board...

Everyone was staring at the top of the electronic board, including the Burly Man. With his strength, he could easily see that Xiao Weiqing's strength was the greatest among these people.

But just how strong he was remained difficult to judge.

"Hmm?"

The Burly Man's pupils constricted, his face showing shock.

"17 stars?"

"This kid..."

The Burly Man also keenly observed a note in Xiao Weiqing's personal information: his Guide was Hendrick. Having a Guide meant that Xiao Weiqing was the first Star Lord of the Incubation Ground.

The Old Man, who had been lying on the lounge chair all along, spoke up: "Not bad, quite interesting."

The Burly Man whipped his head around to look at the Old Man.

The Old Man's standards were incredibly high, and he rarely commented on the Geniuses who came for the assessment. He hadn't expected the Old Man to actually think highly of Xiao Weiqing.

Registration continued, but the remaining people didn't take a single step forward, completely stunned.

"Hey, that was 17 stars just now, right? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?"

"Your eyes aren't playing tricks; I saw it too."

"If this is real, this guy named Xiao Weiqing is truly making a splash. 17 stars, a Starry Sky Ultimate Technique or a Domain... he can basically enter the Fifth Heaven."

"Is he really from the Incubation Ground?"

Someone questioned, seemingly unable to believe it.

"How could it be fake? Didn't you see the note saying his Guide is Hendrick?"

The crowd chatted back and forth, no longer looking down on Xiao Weiqing at all. Even the person who had just been mocking him now acted like an ostrich, keeping his mouth shut.

Xiao Weiqing ignored those people; he wasn't surprised by receiving a 17-star evaluation, as it was entirely within his expectations.

Double super class for a total of 10 stars: because Xiao Weiqing hid the name of his Starry Sky Martial Arts, the System evaluated it at the minimum of 2 stars; the Domain was also evaluated at the minimum of 5 stars...

A total of 17 stars.

"It's alright, enough."

Xiao Weiqing thought to himself.

17 stars—it wasn't too flashy, yet it wouldn't let others look down on him, and it would shut up those idiots. It was just right.