Legend of the Lightning Strike

7. Formation of the Celestial Troops

Prisma City was bustling. Today was the day the Celestial Troops exam would be held. The large, open-air field where the exams would be held was in the city square. The area was spacious and surrounded by spectator platforms that encircled the square. Everyone could watch by sitting around the square. There were also tall buildings above the viewing platforms, tall buildings with open spaces.

The tall buildings surrounding the square were usually used by influential figures or nobles, or even important guests from other continents.

This was an important day.

The day the exams for the Celestial Troops, which would be formed to ensure peace in the martial arts world across the continent, began. Anyone could participate; as long as they possessed the power of the White Sect, they could participate. The White Sect was for those who practiced martial arts with clarity and pure practice, not those who used dark or heretical methods to gain their power.

Demonic methods were those who gained great power through shortcuts, such as absorbing the lives of others or using their lives as sacrifices. The characteristics of dark forces were most evident when they released their energy.

Representatives from all continents, from cities in between to the central capitals of each continent, were in attendance. The best representatives of martial artists from all over, and all invitees from the schools, would be selected to come and take the Heavenly Army test.

It was very crowded. Among them were Aji and Aaman. The two entered the gate of the square. However, Aaman only escorted Aji to the entrance. "Please come in. I have other business to report to the intercontinental police headquarters. I must report. We'll meet again later." Aaman nodded to Aji and left him.

Aji understood; now it was his turn to move alone to take the Heavenly Troops test. All the participants who would take the test began to enter the gate. They all entered the spacious square. Aji was among the thousands of people standing, each grouped with their team or with warriors from the same city.

Some knew each other, some didn't. Everyone was busy with their own affairs while waiting for the test to begin.

Aji remained silent, simply crossing his arms. Waiting. Aji glanced around. With so many warriors gathered, if they truly fought for righteousness bravely, there was a chance to defeat the Demon Lord.

Aji needed support and unity when the war truly happened again.

Some were seen in full armor, displaying a variety of weapons, and displaying their skills. Swords, spears, clubs, arrows, and other typical weapons such as knives, axes, or discuses.

Everyone was truly enthusiastic about taking the Heavenly Troops test. Sky.

A burly man entered the main stage, and he was followed by 6 people behind him. The burly man carried a sword in his left hand. The sword is full of fine carvings on the scabbard. That shows that he is a swordsman or a swordsman. Usually, he comes from the Emerald continent, because the Emerald continent mostly produces swordsmen.

Behind him, 6 people were holding their respective weapons. Maybe they are representatives of each continent.

This is a test of the Heavenly Troops. A squad that will become a legend and be respected by everyone around the world. So, today is the day to create new history.

The burly man wearing the sword stepped forward alone, and he raised his right hand to the front. Everyone was silent, and he was about to speak, and all the participants seemed silent and attentive to him.

"He is Yarko, a swordsman recognized throughout the continent. He will be the one to open this test," a man in full armor said to the friend next to him. The man put his sword on his back.

"Isn't he from the same continent as you?" the other man chimed in, he was using a short stick. This means he is a wizard or mage.

“That's right, he is the pride of Emerald. "The power of his sword can cut through thousands of trees," said the first man.

Aji simply listened to their conversation. He glanced at Yarko, a man around 40 years old. Aji himself didn't know many martial artists. He had always preferred to isolate himself and train from time to time. He was obsessed with martial arts. And when his two best friends, Ganada and Yonan, were married and building a home, he continued to train and contemplate marriage.

"Attention, everyone! Welcome, warriors who will be taking the Heavenly Troops test. You are the warriors who are the hope of all people throughout the world to maintain world peace."

Everyone was mesmerized by his loud words. His booming voice carried such energy that even the people on the other end could hear him. Yarko was trusted by representatives from all continents to initiate the Heavenly Troops test.

Yarko had even gone on an expedition and fought one of the five pillars of evil. Yarko was able to fight to a draw, making him the pride of all martial arts warriors.

"The Heavenly Troops test is not an easy one! However, we make it clear from now on. Your extended family! Your money! Your connections! All of these influence the Heavenly Troops. The Heavenly Troops were formed purely to maintain the peace of the entire continent! So remember, only the worthy will become part of the Heavenly Troops!"

The warriors' roar rang out. They shouted in unison, "Long live the truth! Long live the Heavenly Troops!"

Yarko raised his right hand again, and everyone fell silent.

Yarko shouted again, "In this first-ever Heavenly Legion test, established by consensus among the leaders of all continents, there is no limit to the number of Heavenly Legion members!

But remember! The Heavenly Legion test is a very strict elimination process, so only warriors with the highest abilities will be accepted into the Heavenly Legion. Anyone is welcome to try!"

Yarko's explanation sent shivers down the spines of the warriors. They had no idea how difficult the Heavenly Legion test would be. Some began to doubt their abilities, and they were self-conscious about their own abilities.

Only those with great strength would be able to join the Heavenly Legion. And that was the meaning of Yarko's explanation.

"Alright, with this. I represent all the leaders of all continents. The Heavenly Legion test is officially open!" Yarko shouted.

Accompanied by the sound of a gong sounded by an official from Prisma City, the Heavenly Legion test officially opened. All the warriors and everyone watching around the square shouted. The voices were not uniform, so it sounded like everyone was excited, welcoming the Heavenly Legion members who would be determined by this test.

Yarko concluded his speech and left the stage. All the warriors were boisterous, shouting "Long Live the Truth!"

The warriors probably didn't yet understand the threat of the Demon Lord. They were simply preparing themselves to fight and defeat the dark forces.

Aji himself remained standing, gazing at all the warriors participating in the Heavenly Army test. Both men and women were enthusiastic. Aji himself had experienced direct combat with the Demon Lord's forces.

If all the warriors united, there was still a chance of victory against the Demon Lord and his forces. That was Aji's current thought. This time, Aji had to prepare an army capable of facing the Demon Lord's attack, unlike twenty years ago, when the forces of justice were terrified and hid in their homes.