I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

In the blink of an eye, several days had passed again.

The day of the award ceremony had arrived.

The so-called award ceremony could also be considered a tradition of the Great Xia Empire.

Winning first place in the Four Mansions Trial meant that one was already considered the most outstanding among their peers.

And for such potential talents, who are almost guaranteed to achieve great success as long as they do not meet an untimely death, the Empire would provide certain care.

Just like Xu Lingjun and others coming for the award ceremony...

The conferment of military rank was actually secondary and merely paving the way for the future.

It should be known that the military does not allow rapid promotion.

But getting a rank while still in the Martial Mansion gives one a legitimate and reasonable qualification, granted by the Empire, to spend time and, upon graduating, be sufficiently experienced to enter the Polar Star Battlefield.

They could be directly entrusted with important responsibilities.

But this is just paving the way for the future. The real rewards are, firstly, the prizes they wish for, such as the customized weapon Sun Lingli desires, or the resources that Xu Lingjun might never have the chance to obtain.

And for those in second and third place,

Their treatment would be somewhat lesser, but not by much. Although they cannot specify what they want, what they receive isn't necessarily much less than the first place.

And on this day,

Liu Zhiyuan and others rose early in the morning. Although the ceremony appeared solemn, it really wasn't much to them.

It happened once a year, much like an annual summary meeting.

But this time, with Xu Lingjun present, Liu Zhiyuan walked with a vigor considerably more robust than in previous years, possessing much more confidence.

Under his guidance, Xu Lingjun and others made their way to the core position of the Imperial Capital.

Entering the Imperial City.

It was also here that Xu Lingjun saw Han Yun City once more.

He followed closely behind Li Tianlai.

The two of them silently joined the team.

Without even needing to look carefully, Xu Lingjun already understood.

The previously harmonious Four Great Martial Mansions had now developed some rifts among them...

For instance, while Liu Zhiyuan stood at the forefront, he could step back at any time to interpose himself between him and Zhou Qianmo, indicating that he had noticed Zhou Qianmo's bizarre behavior and had prepared for it.

Li Tianlai practically had no interaction with Zhou Qianmo.

Although they were uncertain why the Pirate King was targeting Han Yun City, they were all sure that Zhou Qianmo was definitely involved behind the scenes.

In past Four Mansions Trials, many outstanding talents would fall, yet it never affected the friendships among the Four Mansions' Masters.

It only underscored how people differed from one another...

When personal interest or emotional harm is involved, it's not something a mere rule can resolve.

Xu Lingjun had almost no interaction with Han Yun City. Han Yun City, on the other hand, looked at him with intense fighting spirit.

Xu Lingjun could vaguely feel that this was no facade but genuine enthusiasm...

Interesting.

After having fought me twice, he still wants a third match.

This Han Yun City is more tenacious than I had imagined...

Is your hand healed?

But thinking back to when I sparred with Han Yun City, his Emperor Blood Heaven Slayer, a Supreme Level Technique that he cultivated, although its purity was not on par with his "Infinite Divine Demon Body Refining Technique," was stronger than anyone Xu Lingjun had faced previously.

Sparring with him and absorbing the True Qi he unwittingly channeled into me...

The benefit was such that it was possibly more efficacious than half a month of solo cultivation.

If he's still eager to fight, why would I refuse?

In a team of more than twenty people, there were at least three or four different intentions.

The atmosphere around Xu Lingjun and others was extremely strange. Even Sun Lingli and Zong Xiaoping, who were on good terms with him, were hesitant to get too close... Vaguely, they too sensed the hidden tensions.

Xu Lingjun had long warned Guo Zheng to stay away from him, as he was being watched, and who knows when two Profound Realm Martial Artists might jump out to gang up on him.

If you approach, it's no big deal, but when the time comes, I can easily protect myself. If they see our relationship and use you to threaten me, I'm sorry, but the only thing I can do is sing a Great Compassion Mantra for you live.

Guo Zheng understood Xu Lingjun well enough to see he was serious and wouldn't do anything foolish to sabotage himself.

However, Zhou Qianmo seemed oblivious to Liu Zhiyuan's vigilance and Li Tianlai's cold demeanor, simply walking his path quietly.

Nanyun Martial Mansion performed poorly this time, with only three belonging to Nanyun Martial Mansion among the top twenty, so it's understandable that he was in a bad mood.

Everyone stepped into the great hall together.

At this moment,

The great hall was filled with quite a few people.

Civil and military officials, alongside the elder at the top of the hall, a man with white hair and a gentle face who appeared as an elegant gentleman, sat quietly at the prime position, honored by all officials.

The Emperor of the Great Xia Empire, Han Xu Yang!

Perhaps due to his lack of proficiency in Martial Tao, although only in his fifties or sixties, he appeared quite aged, with white hair considerably more abundant than black.

At this moment, he was smiling broadly at the crowd below...

His eyes seemed full of satisfaction.

Though their wings were yet to spread, the twenty people entering the hall this time were undoubtedly the strongest and most deeply rooted among the current cohort of students.

He naturally felt gratified...

Yet, Xu Lingjun's sharp eyes vaguely noticed that his gaze unmistakably fell upon Han Yun City.

Obvious father-son affection.

But Han Yun City remained unperturbed, his eyes observing his nose, and nose observing his heart, as if he couldn't see his father at all.

Everyone bowed slightly.

Li Tianlai, being the most senior, stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, as per the tradition of old, we have brought the top ten winners from this year's Four Mansions Trial to pay homage to Your Majesty!"

"Good, very good!"

Han Xu Yang laughed heartily: "Excellent, Li Qing, your efforts haven't gone unnoticed. I observed your progress during this time. The Four Mansions Trial happens every year, and even I, who is not versed in Martial Tao, can clearly see these children getting stronger every year. The efforts of the four of you are truly commendable."

"We dare not claim such."

Li Tianlai, Zhou Qianmo, Liu Zhiyuan, and Zhou Qingwan responded respectfully in unison.

"Then, let's begin."

Han Xu Yang did not say much more, only looked around and smiled: "Standing out in the Four Mansions Trial will earn you focused nurturing from the Great Xia Empire, and if you can take first place, you can even receive a military rank before graduation... Well, if I remember right, Xiao Cheng, you've served in the Polar Star Battlefield for years and are already a Colonel, right?"

Han Yun City nodded silently.

"Well, in that case, not getting first doesn't matter much. Second is good too. With so many children, my child can't be expected to outdo everyone all the time. Don't pressure yourself too much."

Han Xu Yang comforted with a smile, then lamented: "In the past, I have always personally handed out the awards and ranks to these children. But seeing these young ones, it reminds me of how I have grown old and increasingly powerless over the years. Today, let's change this old custom."

As he spoke, he turned to the charming lady in a white formal outfit standing beside him.

Smiling, he said: "Your brother is among them, Qingxue. This time, you will distribute the awards on behalf of your father."

"Yes."

The woman known as Qingxue nodded obediently.

Among the civil and military officials,

Lin Diguang's face turned instantly pale.

On the contrary, Liu Zhiyuan and others had looks of ecstasy lurking in their eyes.