Chapter 18 Darrens Talent (Part Two) (2/2)

Thomas Gongsun nodded and pressed his hand on the meridians on Darren's wrist. A peculiar energy was instantaneously spread all over Darren's body.

With his strength and knowledge, he had the power to handily test Darren's talent.

It was just like how Darren was tested that day back when he had the talent only at level two of the Yellow Degree.

”Ha-ha!” Thomas Gongsun laughed aloud.

”Wonderful. Your talent has reached the level one of the Black Degree. You are a super genius,” he stated. The elder was extremely pleased. ”You have made a great contribution to the sect,” he said as he turned to Jimmy. ”As a reward, you will receive three Dragon Herbs and a chance to stay in the Mysterious Spiritual Pool to get meridians refining for three days.”

”Thank you, Elder Thomas!” Jimmy delightedly exclaimed. 'The three Dragon Herbs are the highest-grade herbs. They can help me increase my strength to at least one more stage. As for the Mysterious Spiritual Pool, only super geniuses are allowed to get in. I have definitely earned a lot this time, ' he thought.

Thomas Gongsun turned to Darren and looked at him with satisfaction. ”Your name is Darren Chu, isn't it?” he asked

”Yes, Elder Thomas,” Darren replied.

”All right. Darren, you will be welcome to join our sect. Three days from now, you must choose a school of martial arts skill. My school, the School of Sword Skill, is in need of talented people such as you. Please consider it while making your choice,” the elder said.

Hearing those words gave Darren the impression that Thomas Gongsun wanted him to attend the School of Sword Skill.

”I would really like to be a swordsman. I will consider my options carefully and make a good choice.”

The elder chuckled at Darren's response. ”Very well. I should get going now. I have confidence in you, my boy,” he said and vanished away in a flash just as he did when he arrived.

A few scattered claps from the crowd started to be heard.

It then burst into a large applause.

Darren had been confirmed a genius with a talent of the Black Degree by an Ilmen Sect elder. It was now official, then. It couldn't possibly be fake. The people who used to look down on and tease him – all of them were now admiring him.

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After about two hours had passed, Nicholas and the other candidates gloomily stepped out of the test room. All of them looked dejected.

”Failed. All of you,” Jimmy frankly said.

All those so-called talented people spent too much time inside the test room. They had a hard time trying to pass the test for the Ilmen Sect. The level of their talents was just too low, after all.

Everyone had their eyes focused on Darren. Compared to the others who went out with no luck, he was the star of the moment.

”Darren, I'll see you in three days,” Jimmy said as he walked over to the other Ilmen Sect disciples who were preparing to leave.

”See you, brothers,” Darren politely called out. Jimmy waved goodbye and left with the others.

Darren then started to climb down from the test stage one step at a time. He felt everyone's eyes on him with every step that he took.

As the last of the Ilmen Sect disciples left, Stan stood up and blocked Darren's way. He looked terribly furious. He looked like he was ready to kill Darren.

”Your talent doesn't make you strong. No matter how talented you are, I will never let you go so easily, Darren.”