Outside the Astral River Hall, there were already many people gathered. Not only that, they were all students of the Emperor Star Academy with extraordinary talent. Evidently, they had already received the approval of their elders to come here first.
At the same time, the news of the Astral River Hall's opening spread to every corner of the Emperor Star Academy. As long as one was in the Emperor Star Academy, everyone would soon know of the opening of the Astral River Hall.
In the skies, a white crane descended, floating in the air.
On top of the white crane, two silhouettes could be seen. The male was young and handsome, while the female was a beauty capable of toppling empires. Just a single glance at them would cause one to involuntarily praise them for being a perfect couple.
However, the first emotion that appeared in the hearts of the spectators wasn't admiration, but rather, jealousy.
They naturally recognized the two silhouettes on the white crane. Qin Wentian, and the number one beauty of Chu, Mo Qingcheng.
It seemed like the relationship between Mo Qingcheng and Qin Wentian was true. The two of them were even riding on the white crane of Mo Qingcheng. This undoubtedly caused Qin Wentian to once again become the focal point of the crowd.
Qin Wentian could feel the gazes of the crowd. He involuntarily glanced at Mo Qingcheng beside him as he laughed, "This time around, you've really caused me to be in deep trouble."
Mo Qingcheng gazed at Qin Wentian, as a cute smile appeared on her face. Propping up her chin with one of her hands, she giggled, "Why? Are you not willing?"
"How can that be? With a beauty accompanying me, it's truly a feast for the eyes." Qin Wentian laughed.
"So even a fool has a time when he isn't stupid." Mo Qingcheng smiled, causing Qin Wentian to be slightly absent-minded as he sighed in his heart.
Since ancient times, people loved beauty, and those absolute beauties would always attract the adoration and pursuit of countless people. Since this was the origin of the phrase 'femme fatale'.
At this moment, Qin Wentian could already feel the deep meaning behind this phrase. He had yet to win the heart of the beauty, but just because his relationship with Mo Qingcheng was slightly better, he had already attracted the hatred of many.
"Have you entered the Astral River Hall before?" Mo Qingcheng gently asked as she gazed at the great hall ahead.
"Nope, I heard that the Astral River Hall imitates the pressure from the nine astral rivers in the nine heavenly layers in order to allow Wu Xiu to condense an even higher level constellation. Hence, he has yet to enter it." Qin Wentian replied.
"Dumbo, you are not humble at all." Mo Qingcheng laughed. Qin Wentian was hinting that he didn't need to use the Astral River Hall for the time being.
"But I have a name, okay?" Qin Wentian stared at Mo Qingcheng. Since when was he called 'dumbo'?
"I'm calling you an idiot. Do you have any objections?" Mo Qingcheng pretended to glare at Qin Wentian, but there was no trace of anger on her beautiful face. She only gave off a sense of mischievousness, causing Qin Wentian's heart to throb inexplicably. Women were so beautiful that even the slightest movement of hers would cause the heartbeat of others to quicken. She was so beautiful that it was unbelievable.
"You win." Qin Wentian shrugged his shoulders, completely defeated.
Mo Qingcheng had a victorious expression on her face as she smiled. "The Astral River Hall doesn't merely imitate the pressure from the nine astral rivers in the nine heavenly layers. There are still many profound mysteries hidden within, it's just that not many people are able to see through them."
A strange light flashed in Qin Wentian's eyes. He had never heard of such a thing before, but since Mo Qingcheng's maternal grandfather was his Grandmaster, what she said should be correct. The Astral River Hall wasn't as simple as it seemed, and contained many profound mysteries within.
More and more people gathered outside the Astral River Hall. Even the teachers of the various academies had personally arrived. They stood in front of the Astral River Hall, gazing at the students outside with faint smiles on their faces.
This time around, the Astral River Hall was completely open to the public. It was unknown if there would be any outstanding talents who would be able to step into the higher levels of the Astral River Hall.
Qiu Mo, Jiang Xiu, Luo Huan, Luo Cheng and the rest naturally arrived as well. They stood outside the Astral River Hall, their gazes fixed on the white crane hovering in the air.
Qiu Mo's eyes gleamed with a cold light, the gentleness and elegance he exuded had long disappeared, replaced by a naked hatred and jealousy. This time around, he had wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to humiliate Qin Wentian. However, in front of the Emperor Star Monument, not only did he fail, he was even humiliated by a few juniors.
What made him even more unable to accept was Mo Qingcheng's disregard of him, as well as her passion towards Qin Wentian. Just these two contrasting views were sufficient to cause him to lose all face in front of the others.
Jiang Xiu's mood naturally wasn't any better.
However, the two silhouettes atop the white crane in the air didn't even bother to glance at the two of them. There was no need to say anything about Mo Qingcheng. She didn't even know Qiu Mo and Jiang Xiu, and only knew of them.
As for Qin Wentian, he also didn't place the two of them in his heart, even if they were part of the 10 prodigies.
"Smelly lass, you value your lover more than your friends." Nolan stood below, her hands on her hips as she roared at the white crane in the air.
Mo Qingcheng had a mischievous expression on her face as she stared at Nolan, "Nolan, don't talk nonsense. I won't bring you back with me later."
"If you don't want to bring me back, then so be it. You dare to threaten me?" Nolan fumed. This lass had actually abandoned her to bring Qin Wentian along. How infuriating.
"Stop shouting. Mo Qingcheng will become junior apprentice brother Qin's wife sooner or later. At that time, you will be an outsider." Luo Huan laughed as she walked up. Momentarily, Nolan's eyes spat out flames as she glared at Luo Huan, "That smelly brat? No way."
"It's fine as long as he and Qin Wentian are in love. It's not like he's marrying you."
How could Nolan win against Luo Huan? With just a few sentences, her face turned red, and she was speechless. Her actions caused the surrounding spectators to be stunned.
The number one beauty of Chu, Mo Qingcheng, and Qin Wentian were mutually in love? When did this happen?
"Senior Sister of yours, isn't her mouth a little too much?" On the white crane, Mo Qingcheng glanced at Qin Wentian with hidden bitterness. Although she treated Qin Wentian as a good friend, it wasn't to that extent.
"You should also understand Senior Sister Luo Huan's personality. She's always like this." Qin Wentian was speechless as well. Senior Sister Luo Huan was attracting hatred for him. Now, the gazes of the spectators below were getting colder and colder.
However, Luo Huan didn't think so in her heart. She giggled as she looked at Qin Wentian, thinking in her heart, "Smelly brat, this elder sister is helping you to build up momentum. Next, you will have to depend on yourself to deal with this lass."
At this moment, Janus was also standing in front of the Astral River Hall. He inclined his head and stared at the white crane in the air, as a cold light flickered in his eyes.
"What a dog-shit lucky fellow." Janus's eyes flickered with killing intent. Naturally, he had reasons to hate Qin Wentian. Before Qin Wentian entered the Emperor Star Academy, he had already formed a grudge with Qin Wentian. However, under his suppression, Qin Wentian actually did better and better. Not only that, he even received the attention of the upper echelons of the Emperor Star Academy. This caused Janus to lose a lot of face in the Elder Circle of the Emperor Star Academy.
He hadn't forgotten the time when Qin Wentian threatened him in front of everyone, saying that he would kill him in a few years' time.
"Teacher." At this moment, a silhouette walked to the side of Janus as he called out.
"Orchon, this is an opportunity for you. Work hard, and maybe next year, you will be able to step into Yuanfu. This can be used as a foundation for you to condense your 3rd Astral Soul." Janus instructed.
"Your disciple understands." Orchon nodded his head, as the sharpness in his eyes was retracted. Compared to before, his demeanor was even colder, yet the sharpness he exuded was still restrained. However, the feeling he gave off was even more dangerous. It was as though the moment he erupted, he would be extremely terrifying.
"Not bad, he's about to break through to Yuanfu." An Elder who had a good relationship with Janus nodded as he smiled at Orchon.
The surrounding crowd cast deep glances at Orchon. During this period of time, Orchon had disappeared from the Emperor Star Academy. Most probably, he was preparing for the Jun Lin Banquet as well as breaking through to Yuanfu.
Orchon turned and walked towards the direction of the crowd. His gaze was incomparably sharp, piercing straight towards Qin Wentian. Even Qin Wentian, who was standing in the air, could clearly feel the ice-cold killing intent radiating from him.
Mo Qingcheng's countenance changed as she whispered to Qin Wentian, "Dumbo, Orchon is much more dangerous than before. You have to be careful of him."
"I know." Qin Wentian nodded his head. He naturally understood that Orchon hated him to the bone, but wasn't he the same as well?
"Mustang, today, I really want to see what level of the Astral River Hall your talented disciple can ascend!" Janus coldly snorted at Mustang who was standing not too far away from him.
"Don't forget, his 2nd Astral Soul originated from the 4th Heavenly Layer. Orchon can't be compared to him." Mustang's countenance was calm. Just like how Janus was confident in Orchon, he was also extremely confident in Qin Wentian.
"Okay, you guys can now enter the Astral River Hall. The first batch of people to enter must have an Emperor Star Jade Medallion of the 4th grade or above." The gates of the Astral River Hall slowly opened as a silhouette walked out, addressing the crowd.
Although the Astral River Hall was vast, it was impossible for it to accommodate too many people at once. Hence, they had to enter in batches. For the first batch of people, those with a higher grade medallion would be allowed to enter first.
"Let's enter." The white crane landed on the ground, and the surrounding people involuntarily opened up a path for them. Mo Qingcheng and Qin Wentian walked down together, as Nolan ran up to them. "Smelly lass."
Mo Qingcheng made a face at Nolan as she laughed, "Petty."
"Qin Wentian, I heard that your 2nd Astral Soul originated from the 4th Heavenly Layer. I hope you won't disappoint us too much." Qiu Mo's voice drifted over from the side as he walked towards the Astral River Hall.
"What a pity, I'm afraid you wouldn't dare to participate in this year's Jun Lin Banquet." Jiang Xiu's silhouette also appeared, following Qiu Mo into the Astral River Hall.
"How annoying." Qin Wentian stared at them as a cold smile appeared on his face. After which, he smiled, "Beautiful Qingcheng, let's enter."
"Beauty Qingcheng?" Mo Qingcheng and Nolan, who were at the side, were both stunned as they stared at Qin Wentian.
"Eh …" Qin Wentian blinked his eyes as he awkwardly laughed, "Natural reaction, natural reaction."
After which, Qin Wentian acted as though nothing had happened as he continued walking forward. Staring at his back, Mo Qingcheng's beautiful eyes flickered as she smiled. Her eyebrows were like crescent moons, exceptionally beautiful.
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