Chapter 137 – A Shallow River (2/2)

It was evident that those in the Hall of Zhao Wen, such as Mo Yu and the principal of Li Palace College had considered the fact that Luo Luo usually carried countless items on her. If she was to give Chen Chang Sheng another Thousand Mile Button, then, not just crossing the River Qu, even appearing at River Wang instantly wouldn’t be a problem.

Luo Luo was fuming, she said: “I’ll like to see who would dare to stop me.”

Finishing those words, she moved to take hold of Chen Chang Sheng’s hand.

When Tang Thirty-Six had used Night Clouds End to gallantly cross the river, the sound of a bell resonated from the direction of the forest, this indicated that time was up and that those remaining within the sea of trees were now disqualified. Following this, examinees that were still on the Northern shore made their last efforts to cross; all fell prey to the murky green waters of the river.

Currently, the riverside only had Chen Chang Sheng and Luo Luo remaining.

Apart from them, there were dozens of clergy from Li Palace, these clergy members didn’t dare to forcibly stop her and could only try earnestly persuading her from the side.

Chen Chang Sheng tried to persuade her: “I have a method for crossing the river, you don’t have to worry.”

No one noticed that while he was saying these words, he had discreetly tucked away a Thousand Mile Button into his sleeve. However, he hadn’t lied, Minister Xin had leaked the exam topic to them, how could he have made no preparations?

With his current level of ability, he had at least three different methods for crossing the river, but he had to keep certain things hidden for use in the duelling phase.

Luo Luo gave him a wide-eyed stare and asked him earnestly: “Sir, you really have confidence in this?”

Chen Chang Sheng extended his hand and rubbed her head, saying: “Don’t you usually have absolute confidence in me? If I wasn’t able to even cross this river, then how am I supposed to place first upon the First Banner?”

The clergy of Li Palace, upon seeing how close he was with Luo Luo, felt extremely astonished, they were equally speechless upon hearing his words; but seeing that Her Highness appeared to accept his words, they finally settled down and left the riverside, returning to their respective positions, waiting for the end of the Martial Trial.

Luo Luo was usually obedient to Chen Chang Sheng’s instructions, since he had already made a decision, she wasn’t going to say anything else; she got onto a large rock by the riverside, bent her knees and then jumped.

All that could be heard was a thunderous cracking sound, the large rock that was half covered in moss had split into two from its centre.

A piercing sound from something splitting the air resounded above.

Upon the Southern shore, it seemed like as if an invisible bell had been struck, a loud ringing sound could be heard.

This was the sound of space being crushed.

A skirt gently fluttered, then landed.

Luo Luo appeared upon the meadow; two clouds of dust encircled her skirt, akin to blossoming flowers.

The clergy of Li Palace and examinees who saw this scene, had their mouths slightly agape, stunned to the point of being speechless; this was far too strong.

Luo Luo ignored the shocked stares that fell upon her, the first thing she did was to turn around and look towards the other shore, her eyes full of worry.

She had always been confident in Chen Chang Sheng’s ability, possibly to the point of worship. She felt that her tutor had many things hidden, yet, she was still worried, for she couldn’t think of the method her tutor would use to cross over.

Tang Thirty-Six and Xuan Yuan Po went to her side, they then turned their gazes towards the opposite shore.

Gou Han Shi, Tian Hai Sheng Xue, Zhuan Huan Yu, Qi Jian… all the examinees that had completed the Martial Trial appeared by the riverside, turning their gazes towards the Northern shore.

Chen Chang Sheng stood by himself, solitarily, on that shore.

For even Luo Luo to feel this worried, what could the others be thinking?

No one could imagine what method Chen Chang Sheng could use to cross the river.

Even if he had completed his Purification, even if his divine sense was strong, if he didn’t have sufficient levels of True Essence, he wouldn’t be able to break through the natural restrictions placed by Heaven and Earth.

Some of the examinees revealed gloating expressions.

The four scholars from Scholartree Manor had expressions of indifference, but their eyes revealed endless contempt and ridicule.

The young junior from Holy Maiden Peak was smiling elatedly.

The entire continent knew that Chen Chang Sheng needed to place first upon the First Banner, if he couldn’t even pass this obstacle, it really would become a joke.

Guan Fei Bai suddenly said: “I hope he manages to cross.”

Qi Jian and Liang Ban Hu nodded their heads in agreement.

Gou Han Shi replied: “I’ve never doubted that he will make it across.”

The three of them turned around to look at their senior, not quite understanding.

Gou Han Shi continued: “Those who truly have high ambitions will not overlook small details, he wishes to place first upon the First Banner; how could he possibly be unable to cross such a shallow river?”

At this moment, Chen Chang Sheng finally made a move.

Under the observation of countless gazes, he didn’t make a move towards the River Qu, but instead, raised his head to look towards the deep blue sky.

Within the pale clouds of this early Spring, he seemed to be searching for something.

At that moment, the cry of a crane could be heard from far away.