After Mo Qingcheng left, Qin Wentian and the rest followed the stream of people as they walked towards the gigantic arched gate. After passing through the gate, countless youths could be seen in the vast area. The atmosphere was extremely lively, and the majority of them were around 15 to 16 years of age, exuding a youthful aura.
"Today is the registration deadline for the various academies, so there are many people." Mountain spoke. Qin Wentian also discovered that in this vast area, there were nine groups of people queuing up to register and participate in the initial examination.
"Look, in the center of the area, there are many people from our Emperor Star Academy." Mountain pointed to an area in front of them. Many people were nervously queuing up there, and there were also many who left in disappointment. Evidently, they had failed the initial examination and were disqualified.
"Why is he the one who came today?" At this moment, Mountain furrowed his brows as he stared at the examination elder of the Emperor Star Academy.
Qin Wentian looked at Mountain with a puzzled expression. Mountain explained, "This examination elder is named Janus. Our Emperor Star Academy has a transcendent status in the Chu Country, but some of the elders of the academy have different views on how the Emperor Star Academy should handle matters. Teacher Mustang advocates to be aloof from worldly affairs, and not interact with the Royal Clan or the rich and powerful. As for this Janus, he has the opposite opinion, and is closer to the rich and powerful."
"Also, the reason why the Emperor Star Academy wasn't domineering enough in the past was because of this group of people."
Qin Wentian's countenance stiffened as he understood. If the Emperor Star Academy had been domineering back then, Mustang wouldn't have been the only one to bring people to the Sky Harmony City to protect him.
"Let's go. Since the person is already here, what can he do?" Luo Huan's beautiful eyes narrowed, as she felt that something was wrong. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be the one who came today.
The few of them walked forward, and very quickly, they arrived at the entrance of the Emperor Star Academy. At this moment, there was a long queue at the recruitment area of the Emperor Star Academy. As the most prestigious academy in the Chu Country, the number of people who wished to enroll in the Emperor Star Academy was undoubtedly the highest. Even people from the neighboring countries would cross the border to enroll. The Emperor Star Academy's recruitment policy didn't have any restrictions, it only depended on one's talent.
However, the elimination rate of the Emperor Star Academy was also the highest.
When the youths in the queue saw Ruohuan's hot figure, they couldn't help but let their imagination run wild. After all, they were at the age where they were full of vigor and vitality.
Just as Luo Huan and Qin Wentian were about to reach the front, a white-robed figure blocked their path. This person had a pair of sword-like eyebrows and was extremely handsome. He looked to be around 18 years of age and exuded an aura of sharpness.
"Junior Brother Qin, this person's name is Orchon. His cultivation base is at the 8th level of the Arterial Circulation Realm, and he has been cultivating in the Emperor Star Academy for two years. He's extremely strong, so you have to be careful of him." Mountain silently reminded.
"Senior Brother Ou." Luo Huan walked towards Orchon as she smiled. "I'm here to collect my Emperor Star Jade Medallion from Elder Jiang."
Orchon calmly glanced at Luo Huan, before shifting his gaze onto Qin Wentian. His gaze was as sharp as a spear, piercing into Qin Wentian's eyes as he coldly stated, "Line up."
"Orchon has already passed Teacher Mustang's test in the Sky Harmony City." Luo Huan's countenance turned cold.
Orchon's countenance was as calm as ever. He stared at Luo Huan as he coldly stated, "So what of it?"
"Hmph." Luo Huan coldly snorted, before shifting her gaze onto Janus. "Elder Janus, Luo Huan is here to collect the Emperor Star Jade Medallion under the orders of my teacher."
Janus acted as though he hadn't heard her words. He continued staring ahead as he stated, "Line up."
"Teacher Janus, Teacher Mustang has already passed the test." Luo Huan's countenance turned unsightly when she saw that Janus didn't even spare her a glance. Was he using his position to avenge a personal grudge? Back in the academy, she had always been on the opposing side of Orchon, as well as Janus and Mustang.
Janus shifted his gaze onto Luo Huan and Qin Wentian, his countenance as cold as Orchon's. "He did pass Mustang's test, but he didn't pass mine. We've already discussed this with the nine academies. Today will be the last day of the test, and for those who pass the initial test, they will participate in a joint operation of the nine academies. All of them will be sent into the Dark Forest to hunt demonic beasts, and only those who survive will be able to join the nine academies."
"So, it's the same for him as well. Even if I approve of Mustang's test, if he wants to obtain the Emperor Star Jade Medallion, he must first come out alive."
"How long is the duration of the test?" Luo Huan coldly asked.
"One month." Janus replied.
"If you don't wish to participate, you can choose to give up and scram back to Sky Harmony City." At this moment, a youth appeared beside Orchon, as he swept his Cold gaze over to Qin Wentian.
At this moment, Qin Wentian felt many gazes landing on him. His perception had always been very strong, and as he turned his head, he discovered that from the direction of the Royal Academy, there were a few gazes directed at him. Among them, there was a person dressed in green, and was extremely beautiful. Her gaze was filled with a faint coldness as she stared at him.
Astonishingly, it was Autumn Snow.
The Bai Clan had already moved to the Royal Capital, and Autumn Snow had arrived at the Royal Academy. She would also be participating in the Nine Academies' joint training.
"Junior Brother Qin, they want to deal with you." Mountain spoke to Qin Wentian. "Earlier, I warned you to be careful of Orchon because his relationship with Ye WuQue is quite good."
Qin Wentian's heart was as clear as a mirror. He didn't expect that the moment he stepped into the Royal Capital, there would be someone who had already cast a net for him, ready to swallow him whole.
Of course, the majority of the people from the nine academies didn't know that the reason for the joint training, other than to temper the new students, was because of Qin Wentian. The majority of them didn't know who Qin Wentian was. They only knew that this was the final round of the test, and there would be danger to their lives. Not long ago, the nine academies had informed everyone that if they were worried about the danger, they could give up.
Luo Huan stared at Janus as she asked, "How is the fairness of the test this time?"
"The Martial House of the Nine Academies will join hands, and all the participants will enter the Dark Forest. In addition, each Martial House will send two elders and four old students to oversee the Dark Forest. What do you want to question?" Janus said coldly.
"Who are the Elders and students of my Emperor Star Academy?" Luo Huan asked again.
"Me, and Mustang. The students are naturally the old students under me and him. Mustang is already aware of this matter, and he has already agreed to it." Janus coldly laughed.
Luo Huan nodded her head as she turned her gaze to Qin Wentian, only to see Qin Wentian smiling as he replied, "I will participate in the training this time."
At the instant he agreed, Qin Wentian could clearly see the lips of the youth beside Orchon curling up in a cold smile.
"Let's go to the side and rest." Luo Huan led Qin Wentian and the rest away.
"Junior Brother Qin, there will most likely be people who will deal with you during this test. You have to be careful. Not only that, the Dark Forest is already filled with demonic beasts, and it's extremely dangerous." Mountain spoke to Qin Wentian.
"I will respect Teacher Mustang's decision. As for the other students, as well as the demonic beasts, I will deal with them carefully." Qin Wentian replied.
"Since you said this, I'm sure you already know what to do. However, Junior Brother, you must not underestimate these students, especially those from the noble clans of the Emperor Star Academy and the Royal Academy. Although they are still young, some of them possess extraordinary talent." Luo Huan reminded.
"Mhm, let's wait for the training to begin." Qin Wentian nodded his head in agreement, as his gaze inadvertently drifted towards the direction of Autumn Snow. Over there, Autumn Snow was surrounded by many youths, as though she was the moon surrounded by the stars. Other than her own talent, it was also because of Ye WuQue.
"Master, why don't I find a place to stay in the Royal Capital first?" Francis suggested to Qin Wentian.
"Fine, do as you wish." Qin Wentian had no objections.
"I will wait for Master to come out." Francis smiled as he departed. He believed that Qin Wentian would be able to overcome this crisis. He was still waiting for Qin Wentian to become a powerful Grandmaster Weaponsmith, standing in front of Murin.
The examinations of the nine great academies were in full swing, but it had nothing to do with Qin Wentian. He was currently chatting with Luo Huan and Mountain.
Far away from this vast public square, a gigantic demonic beast hovered in the air. This demonic beast had the form of a lion, but it had a pair of wings. It was a terrifying 8th-level griffon, and standing on top of it were two silhouettes. One was Mustang, and the other was an old man.
"Master, Janus agreed to the proposal of the Royal Academy. Why didn't you stop him?" Mustang looked at the old man with a puzzled expression.
"Mustang, do you hold this young man in high regard?" The old man smiled.
"Mhm, I won't hide it from Master. I really like this young man. If not, I wouldn't have invited you to personally participate in the Tempering Exercise in the Dark Forest."
"Since you like him so much, why don't you let him go?" The old man smiled as he stared at the vast testing grounds. "There are some good seedlings in this batch of students, and their overall standards are all very high. I'm filled with anticipation for the upcoming tempering exercise."
Mustang smiled bitterly as he silently mused in his heart, "Little fellow, I wish you good luck."
"Grandpa, you were looking for me?" At this moment, a white demonic crane soared into the skies, and on its back, the number one beauty of Chu, Mo Qingcheng, could be seen.
"Mhm, this time around, follow Mustang into the Dark Forest. Don't always stay at home." The old man laughed, as he turned and departed. "Mustang, this griffon will follow you. Take good care of Qingcheng."
Mustang froze, he didn't know what his master meant by this. Shifting his gaze, he nodded his head lightly at Mo Qingcheng, feeling a sense of awe in his heart. His master's granddaughter, Mo Qingcheng, was someone he had rarely seen before. This was a woman that could cause the aristocrats of Chu to go crazy, yet his master actually allowed her to follow him into the Dark Forest.
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