Chapter 1246: Chapter 1256: Blood Origin Fruit! Now, on the contrary, Chen Mu looks extremely unwell, his forehead covered in sweat! Who knows what’s happening? Yet despite this, almost everyone is worried about Tang Zhong, afraid something might happen to him now, but as it turns out, Tang Zhong seems perfectly fine! Everyone was dumbfounded. At this moment, Chen Mu felt terrible all over. When exchanging punches with Tang Zhong, he felt discomfort all over, while Tang Zhong seemed unscathed. In Chen Mu’s view, Tang Zhong was just holding on. “If you can’t hold on, you can surrender. I will show mercy!” said Chen Mu. “Is that so?” Tang Zhong laughed. Suddenly, there was an explosive sound in the next second, and a powerful aura surged out! Chen Mu let out a cry, and his whole body was sent flying backwards! With a crash, he directly collided with the surrounding chairs, smashing them apart. At the same time, a gush of blood spurted from Chen Mu’s mouth, creating a trench on the ground! This scene left everyone around speechless in shock. “How is this possible?” Everyone, including Liu Tiansheng, was stunned. They had thought Tang Zhong would be the one sent flying, yet it was Chen Mu who got knocked away! One must know that Chen Mu is a Planet Level Sixth Rank, while Tang Zhong is at most a Planet Level First Rank! At this moment, Tang Zhong smiled and said, “Senior Brother Chen, I think I now qualify to take part in the so-called Inner Guard assessment, right!” Chen Mu felt intense pain in his chest, wishing he could dig a hole and hide. He had nothing left to say. Tang Zhong’s words hit hard; originally, Chen Mu was to participate in the Inner Guard assessment, but now, his workload and strength were both inferior to others, getting knocked away with just one punch. If even Chen Mu qualifies for the Inner Guard assessment, then why not Tang Zhong? “Yes… yes!” Chen Mu bowed his head, speechless at this moment! The people around had even less to say. After all, the strongest among the Earth Guards was Chen Mu, and now that Chen Mu was beaten, who else had the right to question Tang Zhong. In no time, the Earth Guard’s medics appeared to take away Chen Mu. And in this command room, Chen Mu left and Tang Zhong joined in. Liu Tiansheng looked at Tang Zhong with eyes burning with intensity. “Come over here!” said Liu Tiansheng. The five of them sat together. Liu Tiansheng continued, “I explained once before, but since Tang Zhong is just joining, I’ll go over the rules again!” “Yes, Commander Liu!” Liu Tiansheng continued, “This time, the Inner Guard assessment you are taking part in is the true battle of Outer Guard talents, and the assessment location is called Flame Demon Mountain. Within the Outer Guards, you probably have learned many things, as the Outer Guard must teach you those. In the Inner Guards, however, they will teach you different things, such as coordination and cooperation between soldiers, leadership capabilities, and a series of other skills. I’m giving you a brief overview now!” “The Flame Demon Mountain is a volcanic region established by the highest Guard Captain for the trial of the Galactic Guards. In the volcanic region, many Monster Beasts exist. First, you must ascend the mountain, which is the first test: to slay all Monster Beasts along the way. The second test is the Flame Demon Cave on Flame Demon Mountain, where among your five, if you can enter the Flame Demon Cave, you must elect the final captain, who must be the strongest and most convincing among you five for the ultimate life-and-death duel. Among these five, it is possible that all five may enter the Inner Guards, or none may enter; it all depends on what the referee says!” “Okay!” the five said together. “That’s the gist of it. I’ll send some things to watch out for to your battle armor information later!” said Liu Tiansheng. “Thank you, Commander!” “Do you have any questions?” Liu Tiansheng asked. “You may leave now!” said Liu Tiansheng. Fresh chapters posted on novèlfire.net All five, including Tang Zhong, left immediately. But at this moment, Liu Tiansheng called out, “Tang Zhong stays!” Tang Zhong stayed behind: “What is it, Commander?” Liu Tiansheng circled Tang Zhong as if eyeing a treasure: “What is your cultivation level now?” “Planet Level Third Rank!” said Tang Zhong, having broken through with a bit of help from the Spring of Life’s energy earlier. “What did you say?” Liu Tiansheng was almost shocked into standing still. He remembered the last time he saw Tang Zhong, he seemed to be at Meteorite Level, and now in just three months, he reached Planet Level Third Rank, a speed worthy of being called genius, truly terrifying! Liu Tiansheng spoke, then light flared on his arm, lightly attacking Tang Zhong. He used Planet Level Third Rank power. As the finger pointed, Tang Zhong stood there motionless. “It’s true!” Liu Tiansheng’s eyes lit up instantly, retracting his power! “Hmm!” Tang Zhong didn’t hide anything from Liu Tiansheng, knowing he wouldn’t set him up! “Whether someone from Earth Guard can enter the Inner Guard this time depends on you!” said Liu Tiansheng. “Initially, I had no hope for the others, but now that you have appeared, I have hope!” “Thank you, Commander Liu, for your appreciation!” said Tang Zhong. “Seeing you reminds me of a soldier I once had. His name was Ling Ye, a genius like you back then!” said Liu Tiansheng. “That senior must be a prominent figure within the Inner Guards by now!” said Tang Zhong. “No, that senior died during a mission five years after entering the Inner Guards!” said Liu Tiansheng sadly. Tang Zhong realized his inappropriate question, quickly saying: “Commander Liu, I didn’t know!” “It’s okay!” Liu Tiansheng shook his head. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave now!” said Tang Zhong. “No… I have something to give you!” said Liu Tiansheng. With that, he took out a bottle from his chest, inside which was a red fruit that occasionally glowed red, obviously a treasure! “This is a Blood Origin Fruit, which can boost your strength. With your talent, consuming this might enhance your power!” said Liu Tiansheng. “I can’t accept this!” Tang Zhong shook his head. “You must take it. I’ve decided you can enter the Inner Guard, and once you’re in, you won’t be under my command anymore. I’m giving you this now, take it, and protect yourself once inside the Inner Guard!” Liu Tiansheng said, placing the red fruit into Tang Zhong’s hand. (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone, I was celebrating with family today, so I’m updating this late!)