Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

"I hope you'll remember today, remember what I said before the exam—"

"I declare I will not kill myself."

"If I do end up dead, you needn't mourn for me."

"All you need to think about is whether the outcome would have been any different if it had been you facing this."

A moment of silence.

He suddenly laughed again, looking around at everyone present, and spoke once more:

"The words I just said were on behalf of the Normal candidates, showing that I stand with you and I'm supporting you."

"As for myself, of course, it's a different story."

Under the lights.

He tilted his head and looked lazily at the Scions of the Noble Families, his mouth curving in a sneer:

"If you can't take me down in such a fair and square setting, do you really think you'll have a chance in the exam room?"

His gaze landed on the young man in white, and he waved his hand dismissively:

"Someone saved you just now—when the real exam starts, who will save you then?"

Upon hearing this, everyone finally realized something.

Many people turned to look at the ranking board.

But the ranking board didn't budge.

—Shen Ye had hidden his true Star Rank!

Then, with his ability to use Dharma Eye and fight not only people but also Spirit Snakes—

just how terrifying was his Strength?

Even the fourth place wasn't enough for him to flex on!

If anyone wanted to make things difficult for him in the exam room...

"By the way, proctor, if someone tries to kill me during the exam, may I act in self-defense?"

Shen Ye asked.

"Of course that is allowed," the proctor replied.

Shen Ye revealed a genuinely heartfelt smile, his gaze sweeping over the Scions of the Noble Families as he said:

"Come on then, whatever you're planning, I'll be waiting for you in the exam room."

This was a public declaration of war.

He jumped down from the table and returned to Qian Rushan and Xiao Mengyu's side.

The banquet hall fell into silence.

The speech seemed somewhat out of step with the decorum of the banquet and the candidates, out of place and a bit awkward.

But it was precisely this disjointedness and awkwardness that made it unforgettable.

The Scions of the Noble Families still had looks of disdain on their faces, exchanging glances as if watching a play.

But if they truly faced this guy during the exam...

Would it come down to a fight to the death?

That was the question.

The other candidates fell into thought.

Some lowered their heads, some raised them, some closed their eyes, some gently rubbed the cards in their hands.

Every candidate who had made it to this point was extraordinary—

—they just hadn't been born into the right families!

The crowd was silent.

But it was as if some intangible force had erupted among them.

Those students from various institutions, ordinary civilians who had been put through one humiliation after another since arriving at Yunshan Port.

And today, they had just witnessed an earth-shattering event occur right in the middle of the banquet hall.

This day would not be so easily forgotten.

Something had taken root in their hearts.

Perhaps it would never sprout.

Or perhaps one day—

when their wings were full-fledged, and they had their own power and influence.

When making certain choices, they would remember today's incident, remember that there was such a person who had done something so insane.

The future would wait for the future.

Those big-shots who had been enjoying the show at the banquet finally changed their expressions.

"This is bad... I didn't expect it to turn out like this," an old man in a tailcoat sighed.

"You're telling me, what was supposed to be just a little appetizer has sparked such a flame," another woman with long hair and headphones commented.

"It's too late to rectify it now. Tsk, such a hassle."

"What's the point of killing this boy? Countless people will remember him."

"Sigh, he's actually able to use such a method."

"An is going to be punished when she gets back."

A male voice rose from afar, drowning out all other discussions:

"Since you've already awakened the Dharma Eye, don't bother with these weaklings. You need to aim high, not wallow in the mud."

Shen Ye looked up.

He saw at the other end of the banquet hall, a group of seven or eight girls surrounding a stunningly handsome youth.

The young man was seated on a sofa, looking indifferent as if he didn't care about anything around him, just quietly observing the commotion here.

Someone couldn't help but shout:

"Nangong Sirui!"

"It's him—'Newcomer' ranking number one, with the strength of Six Stars, Nangong Sirui!"

"Legend has it that he too has opened the Dharma Eye."

"No wonder!"

Nangong Sirui picked up a drink and, with a toast to Shen Ye, said with a smile:

"The Scions of the Noble Family are not all like you think—"

"I'm very curious about what kind of Dharma Eye you've opened since on the entire newcomer list, only you and I have done so."

Seeing his attitude, Shen Ye spoke, appearing to bear no enmity with the former:

"This isn't something to discuss here."

"Indeed, it's not suitable to talk about here," Nangong Sirui nodded and said, "The Dharma Eye is flawless. Many high school students can't open it, and even many professionals can't manage it in their lifetime."

"We'll have a detailed chat later."

After saying that, he no longer paid attention to this side.

Another voice, like a bell tolling, rose from afar, overwhelming all the discussions:

"Hahaha, indeed, the seedlings of our group are the best."

"Qian Rushan, you've done a good job this time!"

With that voice, a man holding a birdcage walked out from a corner.

He strolled to the center of the room with a smile and patted Qian Rushan on the shoulder.

Qian Rushan's face flushed with excitement.

"Shen Ye, this is the president of the group, known as 'Dragon King' Cang Nanyan, President Cang."

He hurriedly introduced him.

Shen Ye looked towards the man, only to see that the latter was squinting as if in a good mood, his long beard trembling slightly.

—He was always smiling.

It seemed that today's events had delighted him immensely.

Dragon King Cang Nanyan!

This was a legendary figure.

The Dragon King of the Human Martial Arts Group was a household name in the world.

He once faced an invasion of calamities alone, stopping the onslaught and saving tens of millions of people across multiple cities.

"Nice to meet you, President Cang; your reputation precedes you."

Shen Ye greeted him politely.

Cang Nanyan patted his shoulder and asked, "Are you confident about the exam? You can't see now; there might be a risk to your life."

"If it's just like what happened earlier, I could take them out with my eyes closed," Shen Ye said.

Cang Nanyan burst into laughter.

"Young man, you've got spirit!"

"Pity the Divine Artifacts are watching; otherwise, I could slip you twenty Mobile Armored Suits—you can only rely on yourself in the test!"

"I'll perform well," Shen Ye assured.

"Don't push yourself too hard—even if you fail, it's fine," Cang Nanyan said in a lower voice, "Staying alive! That is the most important thing. Make sure you come back alive!"

"Understood." Shen Ye nodded.

Cang Nanyan looked at his confident expression, feeling even more satisfied, and he glanced around with a triumphant look.

"A Dharma Eye at 15—tsk, you guys stand no chance, hahaha!"

He let out another hearty laugh.

Brilliant and fervent rays of light descended from the sky, enveloping each candidate.

The next moment.

All the candidates disappeared.

The exam had officially begun!