Jiang Kai immediately checked the attributes of this pair of battle boots.
[Boots of the God of War (Level 1), Unique Divine Equipment, Upgradable, Withdrawable. Strength +100 points, Agility +400 points.]
[Special Effect: Leap of War. After activating the special effect, movement speed increases by 30%, lasting 30 seconds. During this time, gain the ability to perform three ultra-long-distance jumps, maximum jump distance 200 meters. Upon landing, deal a small amount of damage to surrounding enemies, along with a knockback effect. The effect depends on the opponent's strength and physique.]
[More special effects can be obtained by upgrading the Boots of the God of War. Upgrade material for the Boots of the God of War is "Tiger Eye Stone" of gem-grade or higher.]
Jiang Kai frowned. Ordinary boots usually only add a small amount of movement speed, and some top-quality ones also have body movement special effects.
The Boots of the God of War also added a body movement skill, but this Leap of War was a bit interesting—one jump of 200 meters… could this be considered a proper body movement special effect?
Still, no matter what, activating Leap of War could boost movement speed by 30%. This alone made it stronger than the vast majority of shoes.
Jiang Kai gladly accepted the boots.
Just as Jiang Kai was about to ask how to get out, a bright light flared in front of him, and he instinctively closed his eyes.
When he opened them again, he found he was already back at the mountain top.
Hu Yan had already summoned a torrential downpour, causing a severe mudslide to block the advancing skeletal behemoths.
On the other side, the poisonous fog was being held back by strong winds, but it was also growing thicker and thicker. The mist, originally a faint white, had turned into a milky white and was slowly pressing forward.
From within the white mist came the sounds of ghostly wails and wolf-like howls, who knew what else was hiding in there.
The others had already come out earlier.
Seeing them, Jiang Kai quickly asked, "How was it? Did you get recognition points?"
"I only got 1 point," Zhao Tiequan said. "That guy's attacks were too fierce, completely beyond my expectations. I almost couldn't block even the first defense."
Ouyang Yi also said, "Our first-level test was already top-tier difficulty. Mine was top-tier slaughter, needing to kill enough monsters within the time limit. I went all out and barely got 1 point."
Ruan Yuzheng was alone, head tilted back, eyes squinting, looking at Hu Yan in midair.
"Having seen all the beauties in the world, turning back, you're still the most beautiful…"
Jiang Kai grabbed Ruan Yu and shook him hard. "Ghost Ruan, how many points did you get?"
Ruan Yu turned back, face full of disdain. "2 points."
Everyone was shocked. This guy's evasion ability had actually reached the ninth rank—"Peerless"?
"So strong!" Zhao Tiequan said in awe.
At this moment, netizens watching the broadcast had already tallied the three's scores.
"They got 4 points in total, but those skeletal beasts are about to come up. The 'every bush an enemy' phase is no joke. They won't have time to continue testing."
"As expected, they don't even have the qualifications to meet Yongshan. Just a bunch of trash."
"At most, one more person might get 2 points, still far from Japan's 10 points. Looks like Huaxia will return empty-handed this time."
At this point, Zhao Tiequan said to Jiang Kai, "You got 2 points? Don't tell me you didn't even get 2 points."
Jiang Kai casually said, "I got 3 points."
"Three points? Legendary level?!" Zhao Tiequan and Ouyang Yi were both shocked.
In fact, Jiang Kai's results had already far surpassed Legendary, but he didn't have time to explain— the skeletal army and poisonous fog were about to reach the mountain!
"4 points, 3 points, now that's 7 points… We still haven't tested attack, special attack, and healing."
"Can you guys still get points?" Jiang Kai looked at the three.
Hu Yan couldn't leave. If he did, the two forces would immediately rush in and probably tear them to pieces.
Zhao Tiequan shook his head. "I could try special attack, but from the difficulty just now, I won't get points."
Ouyang Yi also said, "My attack isn't high. I can only kill quickly if the enemy exposes a weakness. If it's pure attack testing, I won't get points."
Jiang Kai immediately looked at Ruan Yu. This guy also had special attack ability—in Immortal Trace Valley, Ruan Yu had even increased his special attack—he should be worth a try.
"Let Ruan Yu do special attack, I'll do attack!" Jiang Kai said immediately.
Zhao Tiequan and Ouyang Yi quickly helped Ruan Yu onto the corresponding platform.
Jiang Kai stood on the attack platform.
These two platforms hadn't been activated before, and once someone stepped on them, two beams of light shot out.
In the blink of an eye, both disappeared from the spot.
This time, Jiang Kai found himself in a barren rocky area, in front of a giant boulder, as big as a small hill.
The familiar voice rang out again.
"The God of War's trial for mortals is the destructive power of extreme attack. Attack the boulder before you. You may use skills, talents, and weapons, but each test allows only one attack."
"The test is divided into three levels: Low—'Top-tier attack,' Medium—'Peerless attack,' High—'Legendary attack.'"
"Each test will reset used skills, talents, and weapon effects."
"You may begin whenever you're ready."
This time, there were no other contestants—it seemed that as long as he reached a certain destructive power, he could pass.
Jiang Kai's attack had one obvious trait—if it didn't crit, it wasn't especially high, but if it crit, the damage would skyrocket.
Although Jiang Kai's crit rate was high, since he could only attack once in this test, the only way to guarantee 100% crit was with the Moonlit Immortal Trace Sword.
"Since skills can refresh, I'll use the Immortal Trace Sword."
Jiang Kai's strength wasn't his highest stat, but it was still 7,000—far above most level-maxed tier-four professionals.
So the first test was easily passed.
When Jiang Kai struck, the boulder boomed, and a massive crack appeared on its surface, spreading outward.
"You have passed the low-level test, gaining 1 recognition point from the God of War. Continue?"
"Continue!" Jiang Kai said quickly.
The outside situation was still unknown, and he was feeling anxious.
"Medium-level test begins. You may strike when ready."
Jiang Kai looked at the cracked boulder before him and frowned. "You sure you're not changing this rock?"
The other side gave no reply, ignoring his comment.
Jiang Kai shook his head. What if it broke and didn't count?
The first attack had been too casual—maybe he could pass without a crit, so why insist on critting?
Still, he couldn't risk it. He had to pass to have a chance at catching up to Nagayama Jūrō, so he would attack with full strength each round.
Since they weren't replacing the boulder, Jiang Kai simply moved to a section without cracks.
"You have deviated from the test surface. Please return to the designated testing spot," the voice reminded.
"What… I have to hit the same spot?" Jiang Kai reluctantly returned to the original position.
Looking at the jagged cracks, Jiang Kai took a deep breath. "Forget it. The God of War's test won't have problems. I'll just strike."
With that, Jiang Kai once again used the Moonlit Immortal Trace Sword.
Boom! The cracks in the boulder's surface expanded several times over.
"You have passed the medium-level test. Total recognition points from the God of War: 2. Continue?"
"Continue," Jiang Kai replied without hesitation.
Hearing he had passed the medium-level test, Jiang Kai let out a sigh of relief. "Told you, the God of War's test won't have problems."
"Now… the last test."
"Those top-tier professionals probably have crit abilities too, like the Tyrant. To reach Legendary level must be extremely difficult… My strength is high, but in Legendary speed tests, that guy's agility was nearly 20,000. My 7,000+ strength and no extra attack boosts… I'm not sure if this will work."
If he got this point, they could catch up to Japan's recognition score. He had to go all out!
Thinking of this, Jiang Kai immediately used Fate's Plaything to double his strength.
"About 15,000 now… let's try."
"Moonlit Immortal Trace Sword!"
Jiang Kai thrust out with one strike!
But at that moment—rumble!—Jiang Kai was driven straight into the boulder!
Then the side of the boulder collapsed completely…
"Damn it…"
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