55 Energy Dispersing Parasites

Chuan Mo "There is a trial for you to decide who among you will enter the sect."

Chuan Mo then nodded his head to his colleague and then he opened his special Ring and sent out thousands of orbs to everyone left. Jiang Chen took the one he got in his hand. This orb contained liquefied heavenly energy. Heavenly energy gets liquefied when cultivator reached Martial warrior realm. Jiang Chen was really surprised knowing that Myriad Rivers sect could form this many orbs of liquefied heavenly energy easily, how many Martial warriors are there in Myriad Rivers Sect. Jiang Chen could not clearly gauge through the strength of Chuan Mo but he could say it should probably be a peak stage Martial warrior or early stage martial general. His colleague is a martial warrior though.

Chuan Mo "This special orbs are formed by liquefied heavenly energy. There are thousand drops of liquefied heavenly energy is each orb along with a Energy Dispersing parasite."

Chuan Mo "It will disperse heavenly energy inside the orb periodically."

Chuan Mo "Your task is to reach the Northern Harbor of Moon island with at least 500 heavenly energy drops. If it has less than that you don't bother coming at all."

Chuan Mo "Also we will wait their only for half a month, if you take more time than that then also don't bother coming."

Chuan Mo "What are you all waiting for? The test already started."

As soon has he said that people started rushing towards the northern Port. The distance from River Moon city and northern harbor can be covered in ten days easily,

There are few people form River Spring city who also started rushing towards Norther forest, which comes in between both. It is not even considered a level 1 hunting ground.

There are few people from River Spring city who didn't move and were waiting for Jiang Chen to make a move.

Jiang Chen "Very cunning."

LingRou "Brother what happened?"

Jiang Chen "Nothing, you will understand when we reach the harbor."

Jiang Chen "Let go."

Jiang Chen placed his ORB in the hibernation Ring and wore it on his finger. Seeing Jiang Chen doing this everyone followed Jiang Chen blindly. They didn't understand the action of Jiang Chen,but they trusted Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen then gave signal to NIGHT to move forward.

Everyone moved in a single group there were over hundred members still sticking to Jiang Chen's group.

Jiang Chen "Don't call me brother Jiang for this period of time. You can find any other suitable name. I am from well Coral island, is it understood."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

One of them responded "Brother Chen we understand."

Jiang Chen smiled at this guys quick adaptation "Well its brother Chen then." Jiang Chen then brought his fire attribute sword, his Lightning Spear and bow and arrows out from Natal Palace. NIGHT was super excited seeing Jiang Chen armed. It didn't care about Jiang Chen's sword, for it Jiang Chen's spear is its partner. They have killed many strong opponent with that spear easily.

WuHen "Elder sister, the person riding, that black horse is Jiang Chen. But, I don't understand why he" she whispered in her sisters ear.

WuXia "Its strange. You gained admission to the sect just because you qualified with better grade than others in Jiang Chen's test. But Jiang Chen himself has to take trial to get admission."

She then turned to see, Chuan Mo cursing in silence. 'That Bastard.'

WuHen "Elder Sister, do you think Jiang Chen would qualify in this trial. I know he is strong , but he don't have many people supporting him. "

WuXia "I guess he is intentionally taking part in the trial, he should have already gotten his Medallion."

WuHen "Then is it for his sister?"

WuXia "She should have also gotten admission. Jiang Chen is doing this for another reason. I am not sure about it though. About clearing the trial. By elder Mo's reaction he already solved the puzzle , he just need to reach Harbor in ten days."

WuHen "Broke the puzzle?"

WuXia "We have to wait and see, what it is actually."

WuHen "But his beast is it really a horse?"

Chuan Mo "It is called Nightmare Beast, a special beast which shares its potential with its partner. Its a dual attributed beast. It is not as simple as it looks."

When WuXia and WuHen heard this they were shocked. Chuan Mo intentionally lowered his voice so that only they could listen.

WuHen "Is it powerful?"

Chuan Mo "That depends on whether Jiang Chen is powerful."

WuXia was looking terrified at that beast. She was sitting on the white mammoth , owned by WuHen along with her.

Chuan Mo "And you don't have to doubt its capabilities there." he said looking at Ha Ling who was watching with carefree expression, and same time Bai Mo was in horror. How could he forget that combination of spear and horse.

WuXia "Bai Mo's face tells it all."

On the other Side all the hundred people following Jiang Chen belong to three families of River Spring city, there were even few from surrounding islands.It has already been half a day since they started their journey.

One of the members from Ha family "Brother Jiang, what is out plan to clear the trial?"

Jiang Chen "We don't need one at all. There are two main problems for facing the trial. But there is a simple solution for it. We have already made it. Now all we have to do is reach harbor before 15 day deadline."

LingRou looked towards her hibernation ring. She understood it already.

Jiang Chen "If any one have doubt on my decision they can make their own preparations."

No one made a move. No one have guts to judge Jiang Chen. They know enough of him.

Jiang Chen "There are few people who are waiting to ambush us. Ahead who will go and deal with them?"

Jiang Chen "There are 18 people there , highest cultivation is 9th grade , five people in 8th grade and 12 in 7th grade."

Jiang Chen "I will allow only 6 among you to go. Make your decision."

Hearing this everyone understood what is going on. This trial with Jiang Chen is going to be very strict.

LingRou was the first to step forward ,she is already a 8th grade Martial Disciple, and she has cultivated with Heavenly strands her control should already be equal to that of 1st grade Martial Artist. She took out her bow and arrow prepared. One of the Ha family disciple also came forward ,he is a peak stage Martial disciple, after that a disciple from Shangguan family came forward and soon six people were gathered.

Jiang Chen "This trial is actually no trial for us. Our only trial here is to harden our hearts and be mentally prepared to this cruel world."

Jiang Chen "All of you be prepared this is just the initial ambush upon us, also it is weak. We will be facing many more strong groups."

Jiang Chen "Did any one of you understood when we took action to clear the trial?"

There are few who raised their hands.

Jiang Chen "It is pretty good , that more than dozen of you understood it."

Jiang Chen pointed to one of the member from Shangguan family and asked to explain. His name is Shangguan Chen.

Shangguan Chen "Brother Jiang, there was no direct way to kill the Energy devouring Parasite as any attempt to kill it would damage the orb. But the simplest solution is to stop the beast from dispersing the energy. By simply putting the Parasite in hibernation ring , we simply put the beast in hibernation state and it will no longer be taking heavenly energy from the Orb until it is taken out." he said it as a simple thing. When other heard this they were completely dumbfounded. There is such a way. They never thought there was such a method.

Jiang Chen "You are right about it. Then answer my second question. What would you have done if you didn't know about it?"

Shangguan Chen "We all fools thought that this test was just for eliminating week. So there are two options for us first to reach the harbor very fast so that parasite would not be able to disperse more energy than 500 drops."

Shangguan Chen "Our second option would have been to kill weaker members or snatch the orb from weaker members. Our test only said that we have to reach with al least 500 drops of energy. But not only in our orb."

Jiang Chen "How many of you thought of first option , using speed?"

There are few who raised their hands.

Jiang Chen "About second option?"

Almost everyone raised their hand. Every one's face were red with embarrassment at this.

Jiang Chen also smiled at this ,"This is the world we are living in. Here the first thought that comes in a person's mind is, to kill the weak."

Jiang Chen "Here only power speaks, but only knowledge triumphs."

Jiang Chen "There are thousand ways you can cultivate and grow power but there are limited ways to improve your knowledge. You all have opportunity now. Don't just join the sect for cultivating resources use this opportunity to learn new things and gain more information. Take a path that you would like."

Jiang Chen "Also gain friends than enemies. There would always be more enemies coming towards you. But there is a chance for you to make friends even if there was small thing that attaches you with them."

Jiang Chen "I don't know how many of you know but all three of your families wished to kill me at one time. Well I will exclude Su family first, they were never interested in power struggle."

Jiang Chen "I have always knew about it, but I helped you guys not because I was naive and all ,I know this is also opportunity, if I have to get few trusted members is only from the place I grow and people I grew up with."

Jiang Chen "Do you guys still remember there was no difference between us when were kids, there was no differentiation of genius and all. We used to play then with all smiles and no deceits, we used to be competitive then too. We all attended my Aunt Ming's story telling sessions. We did everything together, but difference happened once out initiation ceremony took place."

Jiang Chen "You all know what happened after that. We have grown up and started new grudges and all. But deep down there was a comradeship that always existed between us. Don't forget it."

Jiang Chen "Here the people with you are your friends that you have known since childhood. They will also be your future comrades fighting together with you."

Jiang Chen "You will all be taking the first step now. Now soon a fight will begin. There are 18 fools who are targeting us."

Jiang Chen "This will be our first step into future now. This will be the path we would take for our cultivation. We know we will soon be separating and treading our own cultivation path. But don't forget comradeship."

Many people were in trance hearing what Jiang Chen spoke. Many may not be convinced with what Jiang Chen spoke but they understood there was some truth in what Jiang Chen said.

Jiang Chen "You six would be going in vanguard we would follow you from certain distance. How are going to face the enemies."

Jiang Chen "Before that you should know your own strengths.

Jiang Chen "Introduce yourself with your strengths."

LingRou " I am Jiang LingRou , I am 8th stage martial disciple with fire attribute, I am trained in fist skills and archery. I am very good at using my range in fighting and harassing the enemy to submission before aiming to kill."

Then a person from Su family stepped forward.

"I am Su Nin , I am a peak stage martial disciple, I am earth attribute cultivator, I am good at my saber skills. I am heavy at offense and defense , but I am weak at my foot work. If I gain a opening I can give them a barrage of attacks."

Shangguan Chen "I am Shangguan Chen, I am a peak stage Martial disciple, I am wind attribute user, I am more comfortable with speed and and swift strikes, I can create an opening for brother Su to launch his attack."

Ha Gu "I am Ha Gu , peak stage Martial disciple, water attribute cultivator, I am equally rounded on all sides so I can hold against most enemies for lengthy fights if I am not in advantage. I will not have a problem even fighting multiple enemies and not let them gain advantage."

Then there was another person from Ha family Ha Mo and a disciple from coral island Gu fen who was also a long ranged fighter with water attribute.

Jiang Chen "Now you understand the person standing beside you. Now prepare you fighting plan?"

Ha Gu was the first to speak "We will let Sister LingRou and Gu Fen fight from range. They will tie down the dangerous enemies with barrage attacks ,one of them will attack continuously ,while other will act decisively to strike the killing blow."

Ha Gu " I will let brother Su take the first offense using his superior offense and defense to break their lines and withdraw, then me and Mo'er would launch attacks on scattered enemies and let brother Chen with decisive strikes and killing blows.We will take them one at a time."

Ha Gu "Brother Shangguan , Brother Su and sister Gu will be killers while we would be floaters."

Jiang Chen though for a while it was completely flawed plan but it is still pretty good.

Jiang Chen "You can proceed.Don't forget to bring their orbs."

As proposed by Jiang Chen those six went alone forward and rest of them followed behind them in certain distance. As expected the ambush happened but their team was completely prepared. Immediately after the talking happened, those four attacked them randomly giving the girls time to fall back certain distance. Once they were in distance, LingRou started her barrage of attacks nonstop on everyone of them. They formed a defensive line planning to approach archers. But their defense was scattered by the heavy attacks from Su Nin and then Ha brothers started pressing them down and Shangguan Chen used swift strikes to kill them along with Gu Fen.

Jiang Chen "Well done, you have done pretty good. You will know more about this kind of things in future. Your plan was very good except you didn't account for long range fighters of enemies. In this group there were none but if there was one you would have faced trouble."

Jiang Chen started explaining about what was wrong in their plan to everyone. No one was disappointed at it, because they know. Jiang Chen was right.

Jiang Chen "But you did one thing right, separating killers from floaters. You also made a good decision asking Gu Fen not to launch attacks unnecessarily. She would be open minded to face unknown circumstances in that situation.

Jiang Chen "Lets move for now? There are few people ahead waiting for us. Be prepared I will not fight any one below Martial Artist realm, how many ever they come."