Imperial Guard Training Ground.
Five thousand three hundred and fifty-seven martial arts test candidates stood in the training ground.
"Originally, the examiners intended to divide you into three groups based on your abilities for this imperial examination's martial arts test."
"The first place in the Yuan Shen realm can be the champion of this imperial examination's martial arts test."
"The first place winner in the Golden Core Realm can be the runner-up in this year's martial arts examination."
"The first place winner in the Enlightenment Realm can be selected as the second-ranked candidate in this year's martial arts examination."
Standing on the high platform, Li Jing looked at the thousands of examinees and said calmly, "However, this proposal has been rejected by me."
In my opinion, this is not fair.
Your martial arts cultivation level is greatly related to the martial arts you practice and the cultivation resources you can obtain.
"Just because you are of the same age and your cultivation level is higher does not necessarily mean that you have greater martial arts talent or higher comprehension."
Thousands of candidates stared intently at Li Jing, eager to know how the martial arts test for the imperial examination would proceed.
"You should all know very well that our Primordial Dynasty possesses the power of destiny!"
"All civil and military officials of my Primordial Dynasty will receive the power of destiny!"
"After receiving the power of our Primordial Dynasty's destiny, your cultivation speed and comprehension will be greatly improved."
"In addition, all the civil and military officials of our Taichu Dynasty will be able to receive cultivation resources from our Taichu Dynasty."
Li Jing said calmly, "This also means that after you become civil and military officials of my Taichu Dynasty, your cultivation level can actually improve rapidly."
This means that, in fact, our Primordial Dynasty does not value your current cultivation level.
That's not important!
Upon hearing Li Jing's words, the thousands of examinees seemed to be deep in thought.
From this perspective, that is indeed the case.
So what would the Primordial Dynasty value more about them?
Talent and aptitude?
Or is it comprehension?
After all, even with the power of the Primordial Dynasty's fortune bestowed upon them, different talents, aptitudes, and comprehension will still result in different outcomes after improvement.
The higher one's talent and comprehension, the stronger one will be after being enhanced compared to someone with average talent and comprehension!
"As for talent and aptitude, I value comprehension more!"
"In my opinion, talent and aptitude may be lacking, but comprehension cannot be lacking!"
"The higher your comprehension, the further you can go on the path of martial arts!"
Li Jing said in a deep and powerful voice, "Therefore, one of the key points of this imperial examination's martial arts test is to test your comprehension!"
The thousands of candidates looked on with sudden realization; they had just been guessing that the Taichu Dynasty, or rather Li Jing, would value comprehension more.
And now it has indeed come to pass.
"However, comprehension is only relevant to martial arts."
"As you all should know, the martial arts examinations in our Taichu Dynasty are not just for selecting martial arts prodigies."
"We must also select generals who can lead troops into battle and command large armies, and even unparalleled military geniuses!"
"Therefore, this time, our Taichu Dynasty's civil service examination and martial arts test will be divided into two subjects."
"One subject tests your comprehension, and the other tests your ability to lead troops into battle and your military talent."
After a pause, Li Jing continued.
"Two subjects?"
Thousands of candidates looked surprised; none of them had expected that the martial arts exam would also test military skills.
Does having strong military power guarantee becoming a general of the Primordial Dynasty and commanding a large army?
Throughout the entire Burial Grounds of Immortals, every general of every mortal dynasty was like this!
"Are you thinking that as long as you have great strength, you can command a large army and direct it in battle?"
"If you think that way, you're wrong."
"A commander needs not only strong capabilities, but also the military talent to command a large army in battle."
"This is the difference between a dynasty ruled by destiny and a dynasty ruled by mortals!"
"Outside the Burial Grounds of Immortals, every general of the Dynasty of Destiny possesses exceptional military talent."
"Those who lack military talent can only become fierce generals in the army, specializing in charging into battle, but cannot become wise generals."
"Not to mention becoming a general who can strategize and win battles from thousands of miles away!"
Li Jing smiled calmly and said, "Therefore, this time the imperial examination will include a martial arts test."
The real focus is actually on testing military skills.
Of the two subjects, the highest score for comprehension is 60.
The highest score for military talent is 100 points.
The one with the highest combined score will be the martial arts champion of my Primordial Dynasty!
Ultimately, your rank in the military will depend on your total score and ranking.
I expect you all to unleash your full potential!
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Upon hearing Li Jing's words, thousands of examinees knelt down and shouted in a powerful voice.
Although they have not yet taken the palace examination, from the moment they stepped into the Imperial Guard Training Ground, they could already be considered generals in the Taichu Dynasty's army.
The only difference is the grade they can ultimately obtain.
"No need for formalities, please rise."
Li Jing said something and then sat down.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Thousands of candidates shouted in unison and stood up.
Minister of War Dongfang Ming stood up from a chair on the right side of the platform, took out a book from his sleeve, and looked at the thousands of examinees, saying, "This martial arts manual is called the Ultimate Killing Sword!"
This is a sword technique for battlefield combat.
His swordsmanship was incredibly simple, and each strike was a deadly blow aimed directly at the vital points.
Every sword strike is for the purpose of killing.
Your task is to master the Ultimate Killing Sword in the shortest possible time.
We will rate your understanding of the Yakuza Killing Sword.
The time is one hour!
"The Ultimate Killing Sword?"
Upon hearing Dongfang Ming's words, the eyes of thousands of examinees lit up, revealing expressions of surprise and delight.
Can one learn the martial arts of the Primordial Dynasty before even officially joining the army?
Now, who in the entire Burial Land doesn't know that the Primordial Dynasty possesses countless unparalleled martial arts techniques, each of which is astonishing and invincible?
It is precisely because of this that the imperial examinations of the Taichu Dynasty were able to attract so many martial arts prodigies.
Only then can countless martial arts prodigies who are usually unknown and unsung heroes be attracted here.
This is not only because of the power of the Primordial Dynasty, but also because of this news.
When the Sky Patrol Division spread the imperial examinations of the Primordial Dynasty, they also entered the Primordial Dynasty and joined in the process, hoping to learn unparalleled martial arts.
In the imperial examinations of the Taichu Dynasty, the higher the ranking, the stronger the unparalleled martial arts skills obtained.
As for why they were so surprised by the fact that the Extreme Killing Sword was a sword technique only used in the imperial examinations and martial arts tests, that remains to be seen.
Naturally, it's because they know very well who in the army possesses a sword.
Ordinary soldiers don't use swords; they use spears, lances, knives, or bows and arrows.
Swords are usually used by generals!
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