“Heh, one million kill points—a first in Shengyuan Academy’s history. Congratulations, you’ve won this round of the slaughter trial and are now officially a true disciple of Shengyuan Academy, under its protection.” Baili He let out a long breath, his face brimming with delight.
He’d been worried that person wouldn’t come to Shengyuan Academy, keeping an eye on the entire scene and growing disappointed toward the end. To think it was Lin Xiao, someone he’d deemed impossible.
This brought him immense relief. Now, they wouldn’t need to send anyone to find Lin Xiao.
Regardless, a youth with such audacity wouldn’t have a mediocre future.
From what he’d seen, whether in performance or answering his question, Lin Xiao remained calm and composed throughout, a poise rare among younger generations.
Claiming the top spot in the ten outer courtyards’ slaughter trial, Lin Xiao was now officially an inner courtyard disciple of Shengyuan Academy!
It was a tremendous honour, envied and discussed by all with awe.
Yet, while all the fervent gazes swirled around Lin Xiao, he paid no heed to the crowd’s reactions. Instead, he wore a puzzled look, muttering to himself, “Huh, why only one million kill points…”
“I #*…”
The crowd erupted in curses, some even jumping in outrage.
Only one million, and he had the gall to say that? It was practically an insult!
In truth, Lin Xiao was puzzled. An early-stage Martial Venerable was worth one million points, and he had indeed killed one, but he’d also taken out plenty of others before and after. Shouldn’t there be some extra? Had the massive number caused the smaller points to be rounded off and ignored?
It seemed the only explanation.
The kill bracelet was an array, and with such a huge number, the smaller points were likely nullified.
Turning back, Lin Xiao cupped his hands toward Baili He. “Thank you, Elder Baili!”
“Heh…” Baili He smiled kindly. “Your earlier confusion can be explained. The kill bracelet uses a special array. When points reach a certain threshold, smaller amounts are automatically discarded. Think about it—if someone with the strength to kill a Martial Venerable went slaughtering Heavenly Martial realm foes for one to a hundred points each, wouldn’t that lead to a massacre?”
Lin Xiao understood at once. The kill bracelet was a form of restriction.
At extremely high point levels, smaller amounts weren’t counted. At one million, even tens of thousands of points were ignored.
One million points typically indicated early-stage Martial Venerable strength. For someone who could kill a Venerable, hunting mid-tier Martial Kings was pointless—only high-tier Martial Kings or Venerables counted, curbing mass slaughter.
It was like how killing early-stage Heavenly Martials gave one point, and those below yielded none. Otherwise, slaughtering countless below Mysterious Martial or non-cultivators would cause a bloodbath, not the trial’s intended outcome.
This was a subtle array feature, irrelevant to most disciples, as few ever reached tens or hundreds of thousands of points.
Hearing Baili He’s explanation, the crowd grasped Lin Xiao’s earlier remark. He meant he’d been shorted thousands or tens of thousands of points, having killed others besides the Martial Venerable.
They couldn’t help but scoff inwardly, cursing Lin Xiao’s pettiness. One million points, and he’s fussing over ten or twenty thousand?
Satisfied, Baili He scanned the crowd and declared, “Now, I officially announce: the top fifty disciples are exempt from tasks and, as of today, are true disciples of Shengyuan Academy.”
“First place in the slaughter ranking receives ten thousand Shengyuan Academy contribution points.”
“Second place, five thousand points.”
“Third place, four thousand points.”
“Fourth place, three thousand points.”
“Fifth place, two thousand points.”
“Sixth to tenth, one thousand points each.”
“As for the benefits of contribution points, you’ll learn once you’re in the academy. They can be exchanged for elixirs, materials, weapons, martial techniques, and more.”
The crowd was astonished. Though unaware of what specific points could buy, they knew thousands of contribution points were significant.
Otherwise, the top ten wouldn’t be rewarded with just a thousand, and Lin Xiao’s ten thousand points—five thousand more than second-place Gu Juejin—were staggering.
Given his kill points, though, it seemed only fair.
Unbeknownst to them, contribution points were a big deal. Even the ten inner courtyard disciples’ faces twitched—one million points was something they could only dream of!
It required completing high-level tasks, no less daunting than robbing the You Tian Demon Palace’s vein.
“For the rest, head to the academy to accept tasks. Completing them not only makes you true inner courtyard disciples but also earns corresponding contribution points!” Baili He addressed those outside the top ten.
This comforted the others, some even thrilled. Tasks offered rewards, making the trial worthwhile.
They had another chance to showcase talent and strength. Excelling in tasks could earn Shengyuan Academy’s attention.
“As for outer courtyard disciples below one thousand points, you may enter Saint City and join various factions. Once your kill points qualify, internal tests will allow passage for those who succeed,” Baili He added.
At this, disciples below one thousand points lit up with excitement. They weren’t shut out—there was still a path to the vast Shengyuan Academy.
Moments ago, they’d worried about their future. Now, they could enter Saint City, alongside the academy, and many showed gratitude.
As long as they reached the point threshold, internal tests offered a strong chance, and it wouldn’t take long.
Even if they failed, they could stay in Saint City.
“Thank you, Elder Baili!” they hurriedly cupped their hands in respect.
Baili He nodded, pleased. These disciples had passed the outer courtyard’s talent threshold. Failing to reach one thousand points was often due to low cultivation, youth, or insufficient time.
Their talent wasn’t weak, though. Joining city factions served Shengyuan Academy while ensuring true genius wouldn’t be overlooked when it shone.
“Of course, those with high kill points, don’t get cocky. These points can have some fluff and don’t fully reflect true strength.”
Baili He’s reminder quieted the scene.
Indeed, kill points only showed kills, not actual strength.
Take Lin Xiao—they believed he’d used a special method to wear down a Martial Venerable, not that he had the strength to kill one outright.
Gazing at the young disciples, Baili He gave a meaningful smile. “But once you’re in Shengyuan Academy, you’ll soon have a real chance to prove your strength.”
“Three months from now, Saint City will hold a grand ranking tournament, drawing all eyes. Not only can all new disciples participate, but inner courtyard veterans and every youth in Saint City—except the top one hundred eighty on the Star List—must join.”
“That means, apart from those top one hundred eighty, every youth will compete.”
“The top five hundred will each receive three thousand contribution points. The top one hundred get five thousand and priority training from the academy. Higher ranks earn even greater focus and richer rewards.”
