Yun Ge once again thanked Mu Jinyu, leaving most of the inner disciples present somewhat bewildered.
What kind of intent? Why thank Mu Jinyu?
These disciples, just like the former Mu Jinyu not long ago, did not understand what intent was.
However, the inner disciples ranked high on the List of Outstanding Talents understood the significance of intent.
Their expressions changed unconsciously upon hearing Yun Ge's words.
"Brother Yun, could it be... in the recent battle with Senior Brother Mu, you comprehended an intent?!"
"Senior Brother Mu has such a skill? My heavens, does that mean... I too can do it?"
Although they knew that intent far surpassed sword intent, blade intent, and fist intent, their current status did not afford them the chance to encounter anyone capable of comprehending intent.
Thus, the news about Wei Ziping comprehending an intent was also something they realized only after Yun Ge spoke of it, belatedly understanding that Wei Ziping had comprehended a Self Realm.
But the fact that Mu Jinyu had a My Way State of Mind, and Yun Ge's act of breaking from confinement and being reborn anew, was something they could not discern at all.
Upon hearing Yun Ge's words, they were filled with astonishment and joy, looking at Mu Jinyu with a few expectant glances.
Someone couldn't hold back and asked on the spot, "Senior Brother Mu, please help me comprehend an intent as well."
As soon as he spoke.
A group of people immediately joined in.
Seeing this, Mu Jinyu felt quite speechless, then raised his hand and pressed it down a few times.
The noisy voices gradually ceased.
Mu Jinyu looked at the first person who spoke. He had some impression of him, as he seemed to be ranked around the top fifteen on the List of Outstanding Talents, but he did not remember the name.
"Indeed, I can guide someone to comprehend the intent I've comprehended, but there are two prerequisites. One, you must already be close to understanding the intent because I am only guiding, not transferring energy. Two, the intent you aim to understand must be similar to my My Way State of Mind..."
After pausing for a moment, Mu Jinyu continued to explain, "As for the reason, it's because I can't possibly guide you to comprehend Vajra Fist Intent if you're practicing Mengmeng Fists. Wouldn't that turn you into a Vajra Barbie?"
Somebody at the scene couldn't help but laugh.
Mu Jinyu continued to explain:
"Brother Yun had already comprehended various sword intents similar to my My Way State of Mind, which is why I could successfully guide him to comprehend the My Way State of Mind too."
"So, do you understand now?"
After finishing, Mu Jinyu glared at the few who had caused the commotion earlier, among the top twenty on the List of Outstanding Talents.
They all looked down, not daring to meet his gaze, feeling deeply ashamed.
With their strength, of course, they hadn't started grasping intent yet. Most of them hadn't even reached the Completion Stage Realm with their sword intent. So how could they possibly comprehend intent?
What's more, everyone's path is different. My Way State of Mind might not fit them!
Seeing they had nothing to say, Mu Jinyu said no more.
On the platform, Yun Ge, upon noticing no one paying attention to the matter anymore, said, "Now, who else wants to challenge me?"
His tone was different from the usual politeness, filled with warmth.
Now, amidst the calm, there was a hint of dominance and confidence.
Upon hearing Yun Ge's words, those in the front ranks of the List of Outstanding Talents glanced at Nie Chu, who had been defeated miserably after provoking Yun Ge, and kept silent.
Yun Ge hadn't been seriously injured in Mu Jinyu's confinement, but had instead comprehended an intent. Now among the inner disciples, only Mu Jinyu and Wei Ziping, who had comprehended a Self Realm, could rival him. Who would dare challenge him?
Seeing this, Yun Ge didn't waste any words and stepped down from the combat platform.
In the subsequent time, everyone who watched the battles on the combat platform felt uninterested and occasionally turned to look at Mu Jinyu and Yun Ge.
Of course, most people's attention was on Mu Jinyu.
After all, Mu Jinyu's rise was truly legendary.
They couldn't help but think, if they also had a Spirit Root, could they become as dominant as Mu Jinyu in just over a month?
Conquering the entire Heavenly Sword Faction?!
Half a day later.
The actual combat assessment was finally over.
No one wanted to challenge anyone anymore.
Except for Mu Jinyu and a few others, everyone was badly injured.
The examiner elder, seeing the last pair of opponents step down, slowly walked to the high platform and announced, "This concludes the inner disciples' assessment!"
"Now, we will announce the results!"
"First place, Mu Jinyu. Strength assessment, excellent. Speed assessment, excellent. Reaction assessment, excellent. Actual combat assessment, excellent..."
"Second place, Yun Ge. Strength assessment, good. Speed assessment, good. Reaction assessment, good. Actual combat assessment, excellent..."
"Third place, Wei Ziping. Strength assessment, excellent. Speed assessment, pass. Reaction assessment, fail. Actual combat assessment, fail..."
Hearing the examiner elder announce Wei Ziping's results, the crowd's previously admiring expressions for Mu Jinyu turned into amusement.
Furthermore, with Wei Ziping currently recuperating at home, they had no qualms about laughing out loud.
As a talent who had been second on the List of Outstanding Talents, Wei Ziping's scores in previous inner disciple assessments had always been top-notch.
But this time, running into Mu Jinyu, coupled with poor judgment, resulted in two failed assessments, one barely passing, and only in the strength assessment, which didn't overlap with Mu Jinyu, did he achieve an excellent rating due to the ringing cauldrons and bells!
What a pity!
Quickly, the examiner elder finished reading each of their scores.
Finally, he declared, "The inner disciples who ranked in the top fifteen in this assessment, please prepare in the coming days. Our sect might anytime lead you to the Blood Sword Sect for the new Four Sects Martial Meeting. Mu Jinyu will be the team leader with Yun Ge as the deputy leader."
Faced with the examiner elder's announcement of Mu Jinyu leading the team to the Four Sects Martial Meeting, none of the other fourteen participants voiced any objections.
Mu Jinyu was indeed well-deserving as the top young talent of the Heavenly Sword Faction!
After the examiner elder finished, seeing no objections, he said, "Next, as I call your names, come forward to receive the rewards from this inner disciple assessment!"
"First, Mu Jinyu!"
Upon hearing the examiner elder call his name, Mu Jinyu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately walked up to the combat platform where the elder stood.
The examiner elder looked at Mu Jinyu with full appreciation and emotion, then took out four pouches of spirit stones from his pocket and handed them to Mu Jinyu.
Mu Jinyu reached out and took them, probing each bag with his divine sense and was astonished.
The spirit stones in the pouches were not superior-grade spirit stones, but their Spiritual Energy was much denser.
If his guess was correct, these were top-quality spirit stones!
Each pouch contained ten top-quality spirit stones!
A total of forty!
Even Mu Jinyu couldn't help but be a little surprised.
These were top-quality spirit stones, not superior-grade ones. One top-quality spirit stone could be exchanged for ten superior-grade spirit stones.
These forty top-quality spirit stones could be traded for four hundred superior-grade spirit stones.
This reward was indeed much richer than the one from the outer gate exam.
No wonder he had planned to take it easy in the speed test but was persuaded by Yun Ge. It turned out there was such a reward.
Mu Jinyu thought, with these forty top-quality spirit stones, he might have the opportunity to reach the Ninth Layer of the Divine Transformation Realm before the Four Sects Martial Meeting!
The examiner elder, noticing Mu Jinyu's astonishment, smiled and said, "These four pouches of spirit stones are rewards for your results in the four tests. And this piece of Enlightenment Tea is your reward for ranking first in the inner disciple assessment."
As he spoke, he took out a piece of bright green tea leaf and handed it to Mu Jinyu.
"Enlightenment Tea?!"
Mu Jinyu, upon hearing the examiner elder, was stunned once again.
He thought to himself, This is the grand prize for the inner disciple assessment!