There were few peaceful days in the Great Wilderness, but such unrest was rare. However, in the temporary peace, there were still many places that remained peaceful, such as the academy.

This place is no different from before. Even if there is danger, the students will follow the teachers' instructions to carry out the relevant countermeasures in an orderly manner. New students are about to arrive, but the old batch is different from before. They did not leave, but chose to stay or return to the mortal world in the last two quarters.

Some people who have not yet found the mountain road in the pine forest are working hard to improve their strength, or sitting under a pine tree, comprehending the true meaning of the road, hoping to walk on it. Some of these people want to stay in the academy, so they work hard, and some just want to prove themselves. This is something that can increase their value, so they are happy to try until the last moment.

Those who found the mountain road were actually more entangled than those who didn't, because they had the opportunity to choose. If not, they could just call themselves trash with a clear conscience and give up some things. But they had the power to choose, and their specific teachers would ask them whether to stay at the final ceremony, so it was really difficult to choose.

The teachers said that this was the last lesson the academy would teach them. In all the courses of life, only choice is reflected from beginning to end. Small choices are just what to eat this meal, potatoes or eggplants, stir-frying them together is also OK. Big choices are related to their own lives and the lives of others, and have a huge impact. Therefore, the academy stipulates that once a decision is made, it cannot be changed, so be careful!

Those who stay in the academy must abide by the rules and complete the tasks given. Those who leave the academy cannot come back without special circumstances and the approval of the vice president. Although this sentence seems to have hope, in the past hundred years, no student who left the academy has been able to come back.

There are many geniuses among the students, but all the teachers in the college were once influential figures. As the saying goes, once a word is spoken, it cannot be taken back. This probably means that no one is allowed to enter, no matter who it is.

Everyone was reluctant to leave the college. The peach forest with countless young buds had carried too many joys and sorrows, and the two blue-tiled houses below had too many stories and youth. Four years ago, they were not as mature and stable as they are now. At that time, they were passionate and full of ambitions, much more glorious than now, but they were a little rash in their conduct and actions.

"Where is Siying?"

When Wang Ling, the prince of the Southern Shang Empire, first met Xia Xiao, he asked him this question, and the latter said calmly:

"I eliminated him."

Xia Xiao's attitude at that time was nonchalant, as if he was doing something very simple. Thinking about it now, Wang Ling couldn't help but laugh. If he knew that Xia Xiao had such great potential, he wouldn't have asked for trouble. But after so many comparisons, he never won in four years. Now Xia Xiao is even more disdainful to compete with him, because Wang Ling can no longer interfere with what he is doing. He even felt awe when he heard it. He was taken away by Yunguo, but escaped on his own. What kind of monster behavior is this? Is it really not human?

If Wang Ling was a Yun countryman, he would be so angry that he would vomit blood. In reality, the Yun countrymen were more than just angry to the point of vomiting blood.

What is even more puzzling is that the Yun Kingdom sent out all the practitioners in the country to hunt him down, but he escaped. Even though the news of Xia Xiao's incident had been reported back from the Adventurer's Guild, they still found it unbelievable. The gap between people is probably that what I do casually is something you will never be able to achieve in your lifetime.

"Elimination is better, but from today on, you will be my opponent!"

Thinking of what he had said, Wang Ling, who was sitting on the cliff of Taolin, smiled bitterly and felt a little embarrassed. Thinking back to those irritating things at that time, he felt extremely ashamed. He was too competitive and did not have the tolerance of Xia Xiao in many things, and he still could not defeat him.

Even so, Wang Ling is still the best of this class. Like Tianming, Long Suihong, Xie Yi and others, the biggest question at the moment is whether to stay or not. But Wang Ling looked at the blue brick square, and memories kept pouring into his mind. They all persuaded Wang Ling to stay. It was good to stay, just like their teachers, who had a lot of time to do their own things every day, without having to think too much, and were leisurely and comfortable.

But such a casual relationship would mean that he would have to bear the blame and insults from many old friends, so it was not easy to stay. Whenever Wang Ling thought of Nan Shang's heavy ambitions, he did not want to go back. It was better to be quiet than to fight constantly. After the previous battle with Xia Xiao on the battlefield, he gradually hated the battlefield after returning to calm down. It was too noisy.

But going home is what they should do. The country has gone to great lengths to send them out so that they can become talented and return to serve. If they stay here, they will be sorry for the country. As a prince, Wang Ling has that responsibility. But the academy has trained them like planting trees, fertilizing, watering and removing insects, and every step has been done very carefully. Now that the trees have grown and blossomed, it is a pity that no one knows where they will fall.

Scratching his head, Wang Ling couldn't help but feel annoyed. But now whenever he encounters something, he will subconsciously think about what Xia Xiao would do. If he were facing such troubles with him, Wang Ling might feel better. But that guy is too special. He will definitely leave the academy, but he has the power to come back at any time.

Wang Ling sincerely admired Xia Xiao's experience, rather than being jealous. He faced and acknowledged his strengths and advantages, and at the same time recognized his own shortcomings and deficiencies, so that he could improve several levels and his strengths. But everything he had was related to the academy. Those things were unpredictable, friendship, a comfortable mood, and a bond that was stronger than the sense of responsibility of the empire, making it difficult for him to get rid of it.

In another part of the peach forest, Tianming and Fenglu sat together, also discussing whether to stay or go. Their faces were full of maturity, no longer immature, but their words were meaningless, because they were sure to go back. Therefore, the discussion soon turned into nostalgia, and when they looked at the peach forest, they were full of reluctance.

The ten wild beasts that entered the academy at the beginning were the black dragon, ice phoenix, lion, wind horse, forest tiger, dusk crow, young bird, stone fish, and iron snake, golden bull. Now, four years have passed, the wind horse and young bird have long been eliminated, the iron snake and stone fish have not found the way to the mountain, and the other six beasts can choose to stay, but they do not have the courage of Hu Bugui, nor are they prepared to be spurned by their tribesmen. But they are no less reluctant to leave the academy than anyone else.

Perhaps it was because the treatment and experience they enjoyed in the academy were much better than they had imagined before they came, so Tianming kept muttering about not wanting to leave. Finally, he leaned against the tree, raised his head and sighed:

"I originally thought that we could only survive in the great forest, but I didn't expect that we could live in harmony with humans. Once we leave, there will no longer be a place like this for us to communicate, and the only bond between humans and wild beasts will also be broken."

They have received news that the Great Forest is not going to send younger generations to study at the academy. This is the decision of all races. As for why, it is related to the long-standing conflict between humans and beasts. In order to practice, humans have captured wild beasts wantonly, and even now, that phenomenon has not eased.

Some time ago, Nanshang and Daxia went to war. In order to increase the number of practitioners, both sides entered the Wild Beast Forest, tried to climb over the ancient trees of divine power, captured wild beasts from the forbidden wall, and signed spiritual contracts with practitioners who met the conditions. Such behavior was too blatant and angered the contemporary Wild Beast King, Tianming's brother. He was ready to start a war again, on a larger scale than last time, and would not give up easily. Tianming was the brother of the Wild Beast King. At this time, he must go back to help the Wild Beast Clan regain its prestige. If he kept surrendering, more compatriots would die under the spiritual contract. For them, as long as the wild beasts were deprived of consciousness, they would die. As for the spiritual contract signed with humans, it was not a continuation of life at all, but was used as a weapon by the main party, which was despicable.

"I wonder how Xia Xiao is doing."

Tianming said silently that this guy was his favorite human being, he was affectionate and loyal, but a little crazy.

"I'm afraid he won't see the new students who have just entered the academy."

"That's right, but it was a happy time living together in Dormitory 218. We talked until dawn and were so sleepy during class that we turned into our original form."

"What is there for a bunch of old men to talk about?"

"Let's talk about Xia Xiao's experience, Qin Feng and Mu Lin's poor days, and I'll talk about the shortcomings of wild beasts and humans, and by the way, talk about you."

"What did you say about me?"

Feng Lu pretended to ask casually, but actually cared deeply. She glanced at Tian Ming and heard him say with a smile:

"At that time, only Xia Xiao and I had partners, so every time Qin Feng and Mu Lin talked about it, they were very envious. It was funny that they had never seen the world, so I naturally wanted to show off more. Besides, Xia Xiao always liked to mention Shu Shuang at that time, so of course I didn't want to fall behind, and I felt that my woman was no worse than his woman."

Feng Lu burst out laughing, a little surprised.

"You have always been an emperor in my eyes, but I didn't expect you to show off your possessions like a child."

"Only men together can be like this, and you are worthy of showing off. Everyone, including Shu Shuang at that time, was pierced by your brilliance. But I haven't seen Xia Xiao for a long time. That boy must be talking about Ah Zhu all the time. It's been almost a year since you left. You really haven't been home."

I miss you, but I can't see you. I just hope you'll be safe and sound. Tianming and Fenglu looked at each other with this thought in mind. How are they different from humans?

Tianming had always had a feud with the people from the Adventurer's Guild and the Southern Merchants, but when they saw each other this time, they no longer bared their teeth, nor did they choose to ignore them, but looked at each other with great regret. Now they would see each other less and less, and the next time they met, it might be on the battlefield, and they would have no choice by then. The apology in their eyes at this time seemed to be a preparation for the future, and they might never see each other again.

The beautiful place of the academy could only become a place in dreams after all. Fortunately, they could see the blooming peach blossoms once more before leaving.

When the whole mountain is covered with peach blossoms, they will definitely enter it without any prior arrangement. But at that time, it is also the day for the new batch of students to enter the academy. They have become the most special batch in history, but what they have to face, after being revealed by the teacher, also shocked everyone. But for everyone, being able to do such a big thing before leaving the academy is also a pride. Wang Ling is even eager to try, but the dilemma is the fate of the eight desolate beasts and the five sea beasts in the water tank. For the first time, they think it is better to leave the academy earlier, so as not to be so embarrassed. However, the time for this event to happen is not precisely set, but it is probably in the summer.

This hot summer will be special and long, and it cannot be fully described in a few words.