Huiyue prepared a lot of small medicine bottles and jars for Xia Xiao and the others. They were all bought by her in the city outside the palace and could come in handy in Wanling Valley.

Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang, each carrying a bag and ready, opened the door.

"If nothing unexpected happens, we won't be back until three months later. Take care of yourself."

"Be careful!"

Compared to the danger ahead, Huiyue's warning was too weak. But she could do nothing else except this sentence.

"Don't worry, Sister Huiyue."

Shu Shuang said this, and walked out the door side by side with Xia Xiao to meet Rong Cheng and the other two.

After the Spirit Stone test yesterday, Lin Tian put on a very low attitude and expressed his desire to team up with Xia Xiao, but was rejected by the latter. Xia Xiao was too lazy to explain the reason, and Lin Tian did not dare to delve into it. But now, they have to go to the square together. If nothing unexpected happens, this is the last journey they will walk together.

Everyone has a different path in life. If we drift apart at the next fork in the road without realizing it, we may never see each other again.

The road to the square was very long. Lin Tian and Yu Ling glanced at Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang from time to time, but the two looked stern and only spoke to Hui Yue. They had no chance to interrupt. However, forming a team was really impossible!

Lin Tian sighed, feeling dangerous, but Lin Yu and Yu Ling beside him were unreliable. The former was a little arrogant, always hiding things, and might betray him at any time. The latter was a fence-sitter, and might sacrifice her looks and body to cling to the thighs of the powerful. As for him, he was alone, how could he fight against a team?

"Brother Lin Tian, ​​I will find you soon."

Lin Tian was annoyed and thought Yu Ling was just talking nonsense, so he ignored her. This kind of woman, what good talent does she have!

In the blink of an eye, Xia Xiao saw more people, all of whom were his age. They had been waiting for a long time and were full of enthusiasm. They couldn't wait to see Wanling Valley. How many treasures were hidden in that so-called mobile treasure house? How many mysteries did it contain?

These are exactly what Xia Xiao wants to know!

Arriving at the square, everyone checked their identities with the tokens and stood in the positions they had stood yesterday, waiting for the screening to begin. Compared to the small bags on Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang's backs, many people carried huge bags filled with medicines, food, ropes and knives. However, Xia Xiao was not optimistic about the heavy bags, as it was not like moving.

“I wonder who will stand out in these three months?”

"Need I say? It must be Xia Xiao. I can see you didn't come yesterday."

"What's wrong?"

"You really don't know? Xia Xiao's vitality, under the guidance of the spirit stone, turned into a towering tree. Even His Highness Si Ying didn't make such a noise."

…

The onlookers sat on the benches prepared by Wang Chao, while some sat on the small stools they brought with them, waiting to watch a good show.

"His Majesty has arrived——"

After a feminine, high-pitched voice, thousands of outstanding young people knelt on one knee. The common people in the square knelt on both knees and bowed their heads in anticipation.

On one side of the square, Si Yi, wearing a dragon robe, walked slowly. Eunuch Mu beside him had sharp eyes. He looked at the dragon chair bought by the Minister of Rites and was quite satisfied with the layout of the previous auditorium. He finally lived up to the opportunity that the emperor had fought for him.

Behind His Majesty, the three teachers from Ningshen Academy looked calm and serious, but Si Buwen looked unhappy.

As the chief elder of the National Elders' Institute, Si Buwen had held three consecutive competitions and was already familiar with Mr. Huang from the Ningshen Academy. But it was not him who came this time, and his wishful thinking that he had been thinking for so long was shattered!

The Minister of Rites was already waiting at the venue. When he saw His Majesty coming, he bowed and smiled. Ever since His Majesty asked him to be in charge of the selection of the Wanling Valley, he had the idea of ​​weakening the National Elders' Council. During the incense worship in the hall this time, he replaced the coarse incense commonly used by the National Elders' Council with the fine incense like his own. He wanted to tell Si Bu Wen that only His Majesty could use it for worship, and he must not overstep his authority!

Sitting on the dragon throne, Si Yi looked at the thousands of people and said something.

"Everyone, please stand up!"

The few numbers were sonorous and powerful, spreading across the quiet square. Everyone stood up after hearing them.

Although Xia Xiao was standing behind the crowd, he could see Si Yi's face. He was very young, about twenty years old, and although he had dignity, he was a little like a flower in a greenhouse, unable to withstand the destruction. But he was indeed a wise ruler, as his father said.

This initial judgment is not difficult. Although Si Yi's eyes do not have the star of a young man, his eyebrows are bright. If it were the emperor in the past, who would leave the imperial capital and come here in person? Only Si Yi would. He has only one purpose for this trip - to inspire everyone and add another star of tomorrow to Daxia.

In the last competition, Si Yi was still young, about the same age as many other contestants. In addition, he was bullied by the National Elderly Council at that time, so he did not come. Seeing this scene now, he was satisfied and even wanted to participate and compete with them. But such an idea is difficult to realize.

When Eunuch Mu found Xia Xiao, Si Yi spoke up and asked the teacher.

“Should we introduce the rules earlier and start from there?”

"It's not too early, it's okay."

After Fang Hai finished speaking, the young man beside him stood up, walked to the steps and faced the crowd.

"Everyone, the selection of Wanling Valley is about to begin. Let me introduce the rules again. Wanling Valley lasts for three months. After three months, those who have accumulated 10,000 points can advance to the final selection. During this period of time, the evil of human nature will be infinitely magnified, so don't be stingy with your wisdom and give full play to it! No matter how vicious your tricks are in normal days, as long as you can keep going here, you will be recognized. Do you understand?"

"clear--"

After speaking in unison, the young teacher fired the gun.

"In the Valley of Ten Thousand Spirits, there are many wild beasts, spiritual medicines, and opportunities for ruins. Whenever you do something, points will be added to your token. For example, if you defeat a level 2 wild beast, the points will range from 50 to 100. If you defeat a level 3 wild beast, the points will double. But if you crush a person's token, the points will be 500, and the points on it will also be yours."

As soon as these words came out, Xia Xiao could smell the pungent smell of fire and medicine. This old-fashioned competitive method has been used to death. In the final analysis, it encourages people to kill each other. However, this simple and rough rule is suitable for him and Shu Shuang, because they will not lose!

The rules have remained unchanged for thousands of years, and the young people present have already known them. Although they are doubly cautious at this time, they are not surprised and are just waiting for it to begin.

“Get ready!”

The young teacher turned around and saw Si Yi stand up. He lowered his head slightly and made way for him.

Si Yi took a step forward and stood in front of the young teachers. He was ready to mobilize them. It was time to tell these high-spirited young people what he had in mind.

"Raise your heads, you great geniuses of Daxia!"

Si Yi is only in his twenties, how exciting can he say? Many people think that there is no need to waste time like this, they can't wait to watch the screening, but who dares to ask Si Yi to stop? He is the current emperor!

In fact, Si Yi did not want to do anything unnecessary. The more he showed off, the easier it would be to find fault with him. But now he wanted to tell everyone that he still had the final say in the current dynasty. The rumor that the National Elders' Council was in power was pure fiction!

"I will see you off, and I hope you will come back together. Ningshen Academy never limits the number of students admitted, so I hope you will seize this opportunity..."

Xia Xiao didn't pay attention to his words, but looked at Shu Shuang beside him. The latter turned her head, looked at him, and nodded in tacit understanding. The screening was about to begin. They didn't know where they would fall, but they would definitely not be together. It was difficult to get together, but they had a plan for this trip!

After a few words, Si Yi sat back on the dragon chair and saw the young teacher making seals with his hands.

"Remember, we will see everything you do!"

After that, a 500-meter-wide translucent array of runes appeared in the sky. The array of runes was complex, without the power of the five elements, and it could slowly descend, causing strong spatial fluctuations.

When the talisman array fell on his head, Xia Xiao closed his eyes, and his body disappeared on the spot like everyone else. At the same time, five talisman arrays facing different angles appeared above the square. The talisman array soon rippled, like the surface of a lake blown by a winter wind, and soon became as calm as a mirror.

“I’m looking forward to it.”

As Fang Hai spoke, images of people appeared in the talisman array. As long as it wasn't Xia Xiao, Si Yi wasn't interested. He rested his arm on the dragon chair, lightly supporting his cheek, pretending to be nonchalant, but actually leaned close to Eunuch Mu's ear.

"How was Xia Xiao, whom I saw earlier?"

"I'm in good spirits, so it should be fine."

Si Yi nodded, looking forward to it. The next moment, the person who appeared in the talisman formation was Xia Xiao!

"Your Majesty!"

Eunuch Mu bared his old teeth and reminded excitedly. When Si Yi looked over, Si Buwen glanced at him with a cold look.

Even if Xia Xiao is extraordinary, the rules are dead. As long as he is eliminated by his own people at the beginning, and he has done little and his strength has not improved much, it is impossible for Ningshen Academy to convince the people to accept him!

Humph! Si Yi, you are just like Xia Xiao, a yellow-haired boy. You are too young to fight with me!

When Si Bu Wen was thinking to himself, Xia Xiao above his head seemed to have seen through his plot and his eyes were extremely cold.