Chapter 85 Entering the Academy for the First Time
The assessment for recruiting disciples is finally coming to an end.
On this day, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were drinking tea at the stone table in the guest courtyard.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the courtyard gate.
At Zhong Cai's prompting, Xiang Lin went to open the door.
The two who walked in were Shao Qing and Qiao Ming.
Zhong Cai smiled and invited the two to sit down, then asked curiously, "Why did you two come together?"
In the past, they were always in batches.
After observing the two men's expressions for a moment, Zhong Cai noticed a hint of excitement in their eyes.
Wu Shaogan told Qiao Hong and Bi Cen to bring tea, and gave the two of them a cup as well.
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming each took a sip, as if trying to suppress their emotions.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan did not urge them, but waited for them to adjust on their own.
Shao Qing let out a breath before saying, "Two prodigies who received the golden invitations have appeared."
Zhong Cai raised her eyebrows.
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly.
Qiao Ming was quite familiar with the two, and at this moment he added, "One of them is Gao Shen, a prodigy from Wuding City, and the other is Jiao Ziyue, a prodigy from Nanzhang City."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment: "Both Wuding City and Nanzhang City are level two cities, right?"
As he spoke, he looked at Wu Shaogan—the two of them had spent their free time searching through relevant information from various cities and regions, and had roughly figured out the situation.
Wu Shaogan nodded gently.
Zhong Cai made up her mind and looked at the two guests again.
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming: "..."
Qiao Ming said, "They are indeed level two cities. These two cities are located to the north and south of Canglong City, respectively. They have little interaction and are quite far from Canglong Academy. I heard that both cities have produced top geniuses with Heaven-grade or higher aptitude, who were recruited by the major forces in the vicinity early on."
"Both Young Master Gao and Miss Jiao come from top-tier families. Originally, they were only at the Earth-grade level and not particularly remarkable. However, they each had fortuitous encounters, and their combat abilities are extremely powerful among those of the same realm. Gradually, their respective families have poured a lot of resources into them..."
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Zhong Cai asked curiously, "How do you know about these things?"
Shao Qing replied, "Those two started fighting."
Zhong Cai: "Huh?"
Qiao Ming said, "Young Master Gao flirted with Miss Jiao's younger sister, and Miss Jiao went up to the martial arts arena with him. The two men were accompanied by their respective clansmen, and during their conversation, the news was leaked."
Shao Qing said, "Those two arrived a little late and were favored by the mentors in the two rounds of assessments."
Zhong Cai suddenly realized: "Did they sign the invitation letter?"
Shao Qing said, "It's already been signed."
Zhong Cai became even more curious: "Then which Spirit Transformation Master did they become their disciples under?"
Qiao Ming replied, "Young Master Gao is a disciple of Instructor Luo Zixiao, and Miss Jiao is a disciple of Instructor Zhu Jinhai."
Zhong Cai was stunned when she heard this.
Professor Luo Zixiao, didn't he also send an invitation to his old man Wu?
Wu Shaogan frowned slightly.
This Luo Zixiao is the one who likes to interfere in the disciples' affairs.
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Noticing their reaction, Shao Qing asked, "Do you two know Instructor Luo?"
Zhong Cai nodded: "I know."
However, his behavior was truly indescribable... It didn't match his old man, Wu.
Seeing that Zhong Cai didn't intend to elaborate further, Shao Qing hesitated before offering a guess: "Could it be that Professor Luo also sent an invitation to Brother Wu?"
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan didn't hide anything and said directly, "It has been sent."
Shao Qing and Qiao Ming were instantly shocked.
If it's an invitation from Professor Luo, then it must be a golden invitation!
Both of them had assumed that Brother Wu and Master Zhong also received invitations, but they were simply keeping a low profile. However, they hadn't expected Brother Wu to receive a golden invitation!
...Of course, I didn't know before that I wouldn't have dared to think about it, but now that I know, it seems perfectly reasonable.
Shao Qing couldn't help but look at Zhong Cai.
This alchemist, Master Zhong, seemed very proud of Brother Wu.
Seeing Wu Shaogan's unpleasant expression, Shao Qing secretly guessed that since the couple had such a deep relationship, Wu's behavior might be because Master Zhong had not been invited, which made Wu unhappy.
Thinking of this, Shao Qing put aside his initial thought of asking Master Zhong if he had received an invitation.
In Shao Qing's view, Zhong Cai's alchemy skills and talent were naturally extraordinary, but he did not know Zhong Cai's true level, so he was not sure what level Zhong Cai could reach during the assessment.
Qiao Ming didn't think that much about it; he was still immersed in amazement.
After a pause, he tentatively asked, "So, Brother Wu and Young Master Gao are now fellow disciples of the same faction?"
Wu Shaogan shook his head slightly: "I did not become an apprentice of Instructor Luo."
Qiao Ming and Shao Qing looked at each other in disbelief.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, but said nothing more.
Zhong Cai then revealed a smug look.
The two didn't say much, but at that moment, Shao Qing and Qiao Ming seemed to understand something.
Brother Wu... perhaps he received more than just a golden invitation.
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On this trip, Shao Qing and Qiao Ming did nothing else besides revealing the news about the golden invitation.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan kept the two of them for a while and chatted with them briefly.
Zhong Cai asked, "What are your plans, everyone from Jade Dragon City?"
Shao Qing smiled and said, "After we enter the academy in a few days, each family will return to Jade Dragon City under the guidance of their clan elders."
Zhong Cai nodded.
Shao Qing smiled again: "When I am in the academy and wish to request a pill, I wonder if I could ask Master Zhong to do me a favor?"
Zhong Cai casually agreed, "Why not?"
Shao Qing was naturally very happy.
After a moment's hesitation, Qiao Ming also extended an invitation to Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai agreed to his request.
More people mean more sales channels; there's nothing wrong with that.
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Like a floodgate being opened, more and more news about the golden invitations came in the following days.
The final batch of assessments is about to end, and information about the combat assessment has spread.
The heated discussion throughout the city, which had cooled down somewhat, has now reignited.
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"Reliable information! Reliable information!"
"During the first test, the Heavenly Guidance... Palace Opening... Enlightenment brought fifty rounds of savage beast attacks!"
"In the past, no one had managed to break through the fortieth level several times, but this time at least seven young powerhouses have made it in!"
"Except for the last batch, at least fifty people received white invitations!"
"There are now four confirmed holders of the golden invitations!"
"Didn't the other young powerhouses receive the golden invitations?"
"Those who just entered level 40 indeed didn't receive it; obtaining the golden invitation is just too difficult..."
"However, fifty years ago, only three people ultimately received the golden invitation, and only a little over thirty received the white invitation. This time, the number of those who received invitations is much stronger!"
"Those who receive the golden invitation are no ordinary people. The three from last time all made it into the Hidden Dragon Ranking!"
"It's said that one of them is almost on the Azure Dragon Ranking!"
"The Azure Dragon Ranking is teeming with talent, almost all of them are cultivators at the Suspended Illumination stage. If they could truly succeed, it would be truly..."
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan sat side by side in the pavilion.
There is a Hundred Pavilions Lake in the city, which, as the name suggests, has hundreds of pavilions in the lake.
The place where the two of them were was one of them.
They came to admire the scenery, as did the cultivators in the nearby pavilion.
Although the lake scenery is beautiful, it has been too noisy lately, and not many people are in the mood to appreciate it.
However, the two had only been there for a short time when suddenly a lot of people came over.
The two then realized that two young men and women had suddenly flown into the lake to fight, creating huge waves with every move they made.
Many cultivators entered different pavilions to watch the battle.
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Both sides in the battle were strikingly good-looking.
The man was tall and slender with a handsome face, and looked dashing and elegant.
The woman was also a first-rate beauty, but upon closer inspection, her eyes held a hint of irritability, which diminished her beauty somewhat.
The two didn't kill each other, but they were still quite ruthless.
The woman, in particular, was quite fierce with each move, as if she wanted to teach the man a lesson.
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Zhong Cai brought a fan with her this time, indulging in a bit of refined taste.
At that moment, he deliberately opened his fan and shook it.
"Old Wu, we've run into the person Shao Qing and the others were talking about, haven't we?"
Wu Shaogan's ears twitched slightly, then he smiled and told him the news he had just heard.
"It is indeed Gao Shan and Jiao Ziyue."
"Ever since the two of them had a falling out, Jiao Ziyue was unwilling to accept that they had only fought to a draw on the fighting stage, so she went to cause trouble for Gao Shen every day. The two of them also often fought in open spaces, and as long as no one was killed, no one in the city stopped them."
"We just happened to run into each other today."
Zhong Cai recalled what Shao Qing had said and curled her lip: "If you tease someone's younger sister, you should obediently take a beating from her older sister. This guy was not obedient and actually dared to fight back."
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but complain, "He and that Professor Luo are really a good match."
Wu Shaogan chuckled and chimed in, "A-Cai is right."
When Master Luo accepted disciples, he must have had only a few requirements.
With a personality like Gao Shen's, it's probably something he couldn't ask for.
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Jiao Ziyue forcefully drove Gao Shan into the lake.
Gao Shen wasn't seriously injured; he just accidentally got soaked to the bone.
Jiao Ziyue breathed a sigh of relief and then flashed to the lakeside.
Then, she gently patted a young girl.
The girl wore a light purple dress and had a beautiful face, like a lotus flower in the water.
She was much more beautiful than Jiao Ziyue, but upon closer inspection, her aura was far less powerful than Jiao Ziyue's.
Jiao Ziyue was quite patient with the girl.
The girl smiled and took Jiao Ziyue's arm as they left.
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Zhong Cai looked from afar and nudged Wu Shaogan.
"Old Wu, look, isn't that girl Jiao Ziyue's sister?"
Wu Shaogan glanced at it and said nonchalantly, "Is that so?"
Zhong Cai just said it casually and forgot about it as soon as he finished.
The two saw Gao Shen wipe his face in the lake, look at the beautiful woman among the cultivators watching around him, and give them a charming smile.
Immediately, many female cultivators blushed.
Zhong Cai stared in disbelief: "..."
Wu Shaogan chuckled and poked Zhong Cai as well.
Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly. She pulled Wu Shaogan aside, stood on tiptoe, and whispered in his ear, "This guy really likes chasing girls."
Wu Shaogan curled the corners of his mouth.
Zhong Cai continued in a low voice, "It's fucking greasy."
Wu Shaogan tried to hold back, but couldn't help laughing out loud.
Zhong Cai rolled her eyes.
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After countless rumors spread, it is unknown which busybodies gathered together and produced a book called "Hidden Dragon".
"Hidden Dragon" refers to the prospective Azure Dragon disciples who have not yet entered the academy.
The booklet records the geniuses who received invitations, as well as those who did not receive invitations but performed exceptionally well on the fighting stage.
It also provides a general ranking.
This ranking reflects the predictions of many cultivators regarding the likelihood of prospective disciples entering the Hidden Dragon Ranking within the academy.
The higher the ranking, the more favored the cultivators are.
The booklet even lists some of the combat techniques and magical weapons that those talented prospective disciples are good at.
Of course, it's not exhaustive.
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Out of curiosity, Zhong Cai also bought a booklet.
Wu Shaogan wasn't particularly interested in this, but he was willing to accompany A Cai.
Zhong Cai leaned against Wu Shaogan and casually opened the door.
The booklet wasn't very thick; it listed a total of one hundred people.
The four people with the gold invitations are placed at the very front.
Then came the fifty-eight newly confirmed owners of the white letter.
Then more than thirty were added later.
Each cultivator occupies one page.
Zhong Cai flipped through them one by one.
In the golden invitation, Jiao Ziyue was listed first, and Gao Shen second.
The third and fourth might not have even made a move, so we don't know how they compare to the top two; we just ranked them randomly.
After the fiftieth place, I saw the names of Shao Qing and Qiao Ming.
Zhong Cai pouted: "This thing is really unreliable. Old Wu, you should be ranked first."
Wu Shaogan chuckled: "As long as you're number one in A-Cai's heart, that's enough."
Zhong Cai readily agreed, "Absolutely." She added, "Even your formidable Master Jiang is no match for you."
Wu Shaogan laughed heartily.
Then, he pinched the back half of the booklet.
There were also several booklets.
Zhong Cai hadn't noticed before, but when she saw Lao Wu pull out the booklet, she widened her eyes in surprise.
Wu Shaogan took out one of the books and said with a smile, "I'm not in the Martial Arts Booklet, but I am in the Alchemist Booklet."
As he spoke, he directly opened the booklet and turned to the first page.
The first thing that catches the eye is this:
[An unnamed alchemist, young in appearance, possesses top-tier talent and is skilled in refining various types of pills. His success rate is 100%, and every batch yields a top-quality pill… He has a close relationship with Alchemist Zhou Yalan… and is rumored to have gained the favor of several mentors…]
Without a doubt, it was Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai was surprised: "It really is me? How did I get on the list without a name?"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "It's probably from Master Zhou Dan. She and her companions admire you quite a bit and naturally sing your praises."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and smiled: "It doesn't matter what others think, as long as I'm the best in your heart."
Wu Shaogan said matter-of-factly, "You are the best."
Zhong Cai was delighted.
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The two flipped through the pages and found some information about alchemists.
Following closely behind Zhong Cai was not Zhou Yalan, but another alchemist. The quality of the pills he produced was similar to that of Zhou Yalan, but the yield of two certain pills was slightly higher than that of Zhou Yalan.
There are also a few who are just as good as Zhou Yalan.
On the alchemist side, apart from the "Nameless Young Alchemist" who is undoubtedly at the top, several of the other nine alchemists in the top ten are actually tied, and the others are slightly ahead by a very narrow margin.
Overall, the alchemists are all about the same level.
Zhong Cai's confidence soared.
Being ranked first by a wide margin in a small place is nothing special; what truly shows his talent is that he was able to be ranked first by a wide margin when he participated in the Azure Dragon Academy's assessment.
However, one cannot slack off after entering the academy.
Many of the senior brothers and sisters in the inner courtyard who have been immersed in alchemy for many years are definitely above him.
If you want to "make money" at Canglong Academy, your current alchemy skills may not be enough.
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Seeing that A-Cai was lost in thought again, sometimes serious, sometimes chuckling... Wu Shaogan propped his head up and watched quietly with a slight smile.
Ah Cai is so adorable.
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The final batch of assessments has concluded.
The enrollment process, which lasted for a full six months, has now come to a complete end.
At that moment, the numerous palaces in front of the Azure Dragon Mountain Range were abruptly withdrawn, revealing once again the vast open space and the cloud-shrouded peaks.
Countless figures soared into the air, some using their movement techniques to dart through the air, others summoning flying beasts, and still others wielding mystical artifacts...
It was the mentors in charge of the assessment and the disciples guarding the temple.
The figures, like birds, disappeared into the clouds above the peaks in the blink of an eye.
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The cultivators who were still near the open space were quickly driven away by a powerful force.
In the blink of an eye, the area in front of the peak was deserted.
The majestic voice resounded in all directions, echoing throughout the entire Azure Dragon City.
Those who pass the assessment can enroll in the academy immediately!
New disciples of the academy must collect their identity tokens within three days. Anyone who fails to do so will be expelled upon the expiration of the deadline!
[Disciples who have already formally become apprentices can directly enter the inner courtyard, where they will be guided by their senior brothers and sisters.]
[Prospective disciples are not allowed to bring others into the academy. Any violation will result in immediate expulsion!]
All those admitted to the academy must abide by the following regulations...
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Regardless of whether they passed the test or not, all cultivators stood still and listened attentively.
Only after the sound completely disappeared did they begin to move.
Zhong Cai immediately summoned her servants and attendants.
Before long, everyone had arrived.
Wu Dongxiao obediently bowed to his two uncles.
Zhong Cai called out to him, "You'll be with us later."
Wu Dongxiao showed a hint of joy and quickly said, "Yes, Uncle Zhong."
Zhong Cai then instructed the others, "Xiang Lin, you should stay here with them in the guest courtyard for now. After Lao Wu and I have settled in, we will arrange your accommodations."
Xiang Lin quickly agreed.
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Don't worry, if we can't bring you to the academy, we will arrange for you to stay in the city."
Xiang Lin and the others trusted their two masters and naturally had no objections.
Wu Dongxiao also said to Xia Jiang, "Uncle Xia, I can do it too."
Xia Jiang smiled kindly: "Thank you, young master."
Xiang Lin understood perfectly well that he also needed to take care of Xia Jiang.
Wu Dongxiao took a deep breath.
He thought that once he entered the academy, he would find something to nourish Xia Bo's body. Xia Bo's constitution was severely weakened, which would affect his future cultivation...
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Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan along and walked out excitedly.
As soon as they left the hospital, the two encountered Shao Qing, Qiao Ming, and a prospective disciple from Jade Dragon City.
The group strode out, each filled with anticipation.
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Azure Dragon City, inside the city.
Everywhere, the streets and the front of houses were filled with monks.
The atmosphere was much quieter than usual.
People were whispering:
"They're here! They're here!"
"Look at that giant lion! It's someone who has received the White Letter!"
"It's written in the booklet, I think it's called Hu Cui?"
"He is indeed tall and imposing! He complements his mount perfectly!"
"There's more! Look at that giant python! Someone's standing on its head!"
"Look! A giant eagle is about to snatch the python's head!"
"They're fighting! They're fighting!"
"No, no, we didn't fight. We only exchanged one move and then separated."
“Rare animals are natural enemies of each other, which is also a problem.”
"I think it's just geniuses competing with each other..."
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On the ground, the earthquake rumbled incessantly.
High in the sky, enormous birds of prey move with lightning speed or hover erratically, casting huge shadows.
The wind howled, and the roars of beasts echoed.
The geniuses were not to be outdone, and at this moment they all unleashed their power. Countless terrifying auras surged and swirled, as if they had coalesced into a surging torrent that overflowed in all directions!
The cultivators who were watching were scattered, but they were all thrown back by the terrifying force and crashed into the walls of the house.
That's absolutely amazing!
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The geniuses displayed their talents, chasing each other and quickly leaving the city.
The other cultivators marveled, their necks practically snapping in their craning gaze.
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through a street, making it almost impossible for people to stand.
A terrifying black shadow soared upwards, seemingly about to blot out the sky and block out all the light.
Only when they flew higher and higher did the world finally regain its brightness.
The nearby cultivators looked up—
It was actually a giant azure roc!
Its broad wings, when flapped, stirred up a huge storm.
Its enormous size meant that when it first appeared, it could practically cover half a street!
And on the back of that giant roc...
There were actually two people?
One of the cultivators rubbed his eyes, incredulous.
If he wasn't mistaken, those two were actually leaning against each other, being very intimate.
Aren't disciples who enter the academy not allowed to bring their families?
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It wasn't just one cultivator who noticed; many more cultivators saw it, and many speculations arose in their minds.
The college's rules have already been announced. Anyone who gets in isn't stupid, so how could they possibly disobey the rules?
Even if someone is arrogant, it shouldn't come to this, right?
Soon, some cultivators realized that perhaps it was just family members seeing them off.
They looked at each other in bewilderment.
Or perhaps, both of them actually passed the test...
As if to verify their guess, a group of men and women, clearly from the same clan, gathered in a nearby mansion and seemed to know the person on the giant roc.
When a cultivator expressed his doubts, those people laughed and said:
"Those two are a loving couple with exceptional talent, and both are prospective disciples of the Azure Dragon Sect."
"Now they'll naturally be going in together, it's truly enviable!"
"However, it wasn't just the couple who went together; their nephew also passed the test."
In an instant, many cultivators were first filled with envy, and then they were all stunned.
On the back of the giant roc... are there other people?
Their attention was completely focused on the couple, and they didn't notice anyone else at all!
But by this time, the giant roc had already flown far away.
It's already hard to see clearly.
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High in the sky, on Qingyu's back... near the tail feathers.
The tiny little chick was clutching a few feathers to make sure it could sit still.
Further ahead, his two uncles were leaning on each other.
Wu Dongxiao's body was mostly hidden in the feathers, making him look even smaller.
At first glance, it appears as if only the head is showing.
Wu Dongxiao seems pretty good.
At the same time, he was also somewhat looking forward to it.
The master who took him in must have been a very kind elder...
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The overwhelming aura brought with it countless prospective Azure Dragon disciples.
Many prospective disciples tried their best to show their strength and secretly clashed with other prospective disciples without leaving a trace.
Many prospective disciples also disdain this approach.
They are aloof, flamboyant, or arrogant.
Or...smile.
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Qingyu hovered in front of the peak, not daring to rush in.
It was very perceptive and quickly realized that the seemingly ordinary peak actually contained an extremely terrifying killing intent.
Anyone who dares to charge recklessly will surely die!
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan also looked at Gao Feng.
Although the two did not do anything overtly intimate, the close aura between them was very noticeable.
...In the eyes of the surrounding group of geniuses with their clashing auras, he seemed somewhat out of place.
Suddenly, a powerful, provocative aura surged forth.
It's aimed at Zhong Cai!
Zhong Cai blinked.
He carries a level-five jade pendant, so even a direct attack would be as easy as sprinkling water on him.
Besides, this is just a suppression of aura. He has been cultivating with his master Wu for so long. This aura might be able to intimidate other alchemists, but it's nothing to him.
Wu Shaogan's expression instantly turned cold as he looked in the direction from which the aura was coming.
There stood a domineering young man.
The young man was about to continue his provocation when, in the next instant, his face turned pale.
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Liang Chuan possessed exceptional talent and was pampered from a young age. Coupled with his remarkable innate ability and comprehension, his strength consistently surpassed that of his fellow cultivators of the same generation. Within his clan and even in the city where he resided, many clansmen and cultivators treated him with utmost respect.
Over time, Liang Chuan's personality became even more domineering; he did things his own way and did not tolerate disobedience.
He only shows a pleasant expression to those he finds agreeable; but he will act recklessly towards those he dislikes until he feels comfortable.
When Liang Chuan arrived in Canglong City for the assessment, things went relatively smoothly.
However, he encountered a setback with the invitation.
No mentor sent him an invitation.
Liang Chuan was quite unwilling and fought several matches on the martial arts stage, but unfortunately, he still failed.
However, he was later included in the top 100 in a book compiled by cultivators in the city, which he was somewhat satisfied with.
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To show off his power, Liang Chuan rode a giant roc that was over ten zhang long.
The majestic and spirited roc stood with its hands behind its back on the roc's back, attracting countless gazes.
At this moment, Liang Chuan was smug and felt very proud, no less impressive than the cultivator who had obtained the golden letter.
However, not long after, another giant roc appeared.
Its size is several times that of a roc.
When the roc is beside the giant roc, it is almost as different as a mound of earth and a mountain.
Timid and shrinking back, where is the slightest bit of prestige?
Liang Chuan immediately felt displeased.
Especially striking was the sight of a pair of lovers sitting intimately atop the giant roc, the enlightened youth showering the Heavenly Guide boy with tender care and affection.
Liang Chuan naturally assumed that since the young man who had been enlightened had passed the test, the young man who had been guided by the heavens was just accompanying him and would be leaving soon.
At that moment, a sudden surge of malice arose in his heart.
Isn't it interesting to have your lover escort you and create such a spectacle? If your lover trembles and makes a fool of herself, wouldn't that be quite amusing?
Liang Chuan asked himself, he was only suppressing his aura, he hadn't hurt anyone, and they were from the same sect, so how could the other party possibly attack him!
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The moment the evil thought arose in Liang Chuan's mind, he immediately took action.
In an instant, an aura brimming with malice poured forth.
Liang Chuan smiled, but was surprised to find that the boy didn't react at all.
His brows furrowed immediately, and his mood worsened.
The young man who performed the consecration ceremony seemed to sense something and turned to look.
Liang Chuan instinctively provoked.
However, in the next instant, he suddenly felt a chill.
From the scalp to the spine, and then to the whole body.
A dense, persistent shiver ran down his spine, sending chills down his spine.
—What kind of look is that?
It looked deathly still, as if devoid of any emotion.
But actually...
Liang Chuan could sense the terrifying violence surging within that deathly silence.
In that instant, the oppressive aura emanating from the opponent was like a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, or an endless abyss.
The murderous intent contained within made him break out in a cold sweat!
Liang Chuan's face was deathly pale, and his whole body was stiff.
Deep inside him, it seemed as if an alarm was blaring!
If he dares to act recklessly again, the other party will definitely kill him!
We can definitely kill him!
At this moment, Liang Chuan felt a pang of weakness, which filled him with shame and anger.
He was actually... afraid.
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After glancing at it, Wu Shaogan also unleashed his own aura without reservation.
Seeing that the fellow had toned down his detestable behavior, Wu Shaogan finally looked away.
Zhong Cai squeezed Wu Shaogan's wrist and comforted him with a smile: "Old Wu, don't be angry."
Wu Shaogan's gaze softened as it fell on Zhong Cai.
"I'm not angry."
Zhong Cai found it amusing and continued to rub Wu Shaogan's wrist.
Okay, if Lao Wu says he's not angry, then he's not angry.
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Neither of them paid any attention to the others and simply continued to wait.
This minor squabble, however, caught the attention of many other prospective disciples.
Many eyes were on Wu Shaogan.
This person looks unfamiliar, but has an imposing presence...
At this moment, all the cultivators made a note of Wu Shaogan.
Some with keen eyesight felt a sense of strangeness when they saw the young man of low cultivation level on the back of the giant roc.
That person didn't seem to be an ordinary one either...
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Suddenly, a crack appeared in the center of the towering mountain.
The cracks spread rapidly, as if they were splitting the entire peak in two.
Along this crack, the two mountain peaks rumbled and slowly moved to either side.
It was as if a giant door had been opened, gradually revealing the scene behind the crack.
At this moment, a surge of primordial energy erupted forth!
Countless mountain ranges, majestic architectural complexes, vast and fertile fields, breathtaking and dazzling scenery, and countless elusive places shimmering with light...
All of this was displayed before the eyes of the many prospective disciples!
This is Azure Dragon Academy!
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While many prospective disciples were still in awe and wondering whether they should enter, suddenly, a young man dressed in white appeared.
The young man hovered between the mountain peaks, smiling as he said, "Welcome to my Azure Dragon Academy."
Many prospective disciples also greeted them.
The young man flicked his sleeve slightly.
The two peaks continued to separate, and the gap between them was large enough for everyone to come and go at the same time!
The young man stepped aside slightly and said with a smile, "Please, everyone."
The many prospective disciples no longer hesitated.
Countless rare beasts, birds, and magical artifacts roared and howled, and in the blink of an eye, they had entered that vast world!
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Zhong Cai patted Qingyu on the back and said with a smile, "Let's go too."
Qingyu let out a clear cry.
Then, it flapped its huge wings and rushed in at lightning speed.
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Liang Chuan, who was a step slower due to the turmoil in his blood and qi, saw the giant roc carrying the two of them away, and his expression changed again.
That young man from the Heavenly Guidance Sect is actually a prospective disciple?
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Zhong Cai sat cross-legged on Qing Yu's back, enveloped by an incredibly dense aura of heaven and earth.
He pulled Wu Shaogan along and looked down.
Once inside, the two could see their surroundings more clearly.
Countless peaks, valleys, streams, and lakes...
Trees and flowers form forests, green grass covers the mountains, and there is endless greenery.
Faintly, one could hear the roars of tigers and howls of wolves, the sounds of beasts rising and falling, seemingly coming from the depths of the mountains and forests.
Countless buildings of all sizes are scattered across different hilltops, with many people moving about among them.
The misty clouds swirled around, obscuring everything, creating a dreamlike and ethereal scene, almost like a fairyland.
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The young man in white reappeared.
It was still directly in front of everyone.
He spoke gently: "This is the outer courtyard. Apart from the junior brothers and sisters who have already become disciples, everyone else, please follow me."
After speaking, the young man in white raised his hand and pointed, throwing the object into a valley on the right.
The many prospective disciples did not hesitate and followed suit.
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Liang Chuan secretly observed, but saw that the two people on the giant roc were not moving.
His heart pounded, and he dared not look any longer, hurriedly following after them.
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There are still more than eighty disciples remaining.
Besides those recorded in the booklet, there are more than a dozen others.
At this moment, they are either hovering high in the sky or standing on the ground.
The next instant, an invisible vortex appeared in front of them.
It was as if space itself had been torn apart; the vortex was almost "reaching the sky and standing on the ground," cleaving from the air to the ground.
Many male and female cultivators emerged from the vortex.
They glanced around and then hurried away.
A variety of different voices also rang out:
"This must be Junior Brother Zhang, right? Please come with me."
"Junior Sister Liu, please come this way!"
"Junior Brother Li..."
In the blink of an eye, a figure appeared in front of all the prospective disciples.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were no exception.
Moreover, there were three people in front of Qingyu.
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One of the men was a burly man, over ten feet tall.
He looked at Wu Shaogan, his voice booming, and greeted him with a smile: "This must be Junior Brother Wu, your senior master has been waiting for a long time!"
Another gentle woman gracefully approached Zhong Cai's side and softly asked, "Are you Junior Brother Zhong?"
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The one who came to the tail feathers was a dashing young man.
He was also dressed in white and looked gentle, but unlike the young man who had led the way before, he had a more unrestrained and eye-catching demeanor.
The young man looked at Wu Dongxiao and reached out his hand to him.
Her fingers were long and slender, as smooth and lustrous as jade.
The young man smiled and said, "Junior brother, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Wu Dongxiao raised his head and stared blankly at it.
This senior brother has a handsome face, and the smile in his eyes is as gentle as his voice.
When talking to himself, his tone was very sincere.
Indeed, he was welcomed...
Wu Dongxiao silently reached out and placed his hand in the young man's palm.
The young man's smile softened further as he took Wu Dongxiao's small hand in his.
Then, the two shook hands gently.
The young man asked softly, "Shall I carry you to see your master?"
Wu Dongxiao opened his mouth and said in a low voice, "Thank you, Senior Brother."
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan each sized up the people who were there to greet them.
Their auras are quite powerful.
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