Qin Wentian sat cross-legged, listening attentively. Even Fan Le, who was beside him, had a solemn expression on his face. Naturally, the world of cultivation wasn't as simple as he had imagined it to be. The level they had come in contact with was still shallow, because they didn't have the qualifications to enter the higher realms.
At this moment, Mustang was undoubtedly trying to broaden their horizons, telling them about the existences they had never come into contact with before.
With a wave of Mustang's hand, a gigantic circle appeared on the ground. After which, Mustang placed a small stone in the corner of the circle.
"This stone, is the Chu Country." Mustang spoke, his words causing the pupils of Qin Wentian and Fan Le to narrow. That stone, was the Chu Country? What was this circle?
"These are the Snowcloud Country, Yan Country, Glacial Country … …" Mustang placed the pebbles into the center of the circle. Very quickly, the number of pebbles within the circle was quite large, but they only occupied a very small corner of the circle.
After which, Mustang circled the area where the stones were placed. Momentarily, this area was not small, but when compared to the size of the circle, it was still very small.
Mustang lifted his hands, as he placed a slightly larger rock in the middle of the circle.
"Including Chu, there are ten countries. Behind them, is this gigantic stone, the Nine Mystical Palace."
Mustang calmly stated, his words causing the hearts of Qin Wentian and Fan Le to tremble. The Nine Mystical Palace should be a sect, but it was a power that was above the ten countries.
"A single sentence from the Nine Mystical Palace can cause the Chu Country to change owners, or even allow the Chu Country to be annexed by other countries. However, as a transcendent power, the Nine Mystical Palace will not interfere in the internal affairs of the Chu Country. It is a transcendent power, but only above the other countries. Occasionally, when the Nine Mystical Palace takes a liking to some outstanding disciples, they will send them over to the Nine Mystical Palace."
Mustang continued, "Luo Qianqiu originated from here."
Qin Wentian clenched his fists, momentarily feeling an immense pressure bearing down on him. No wonder Luo Qianqiu had such a high status in the Chu Country. It was because he originated from the Nine Mystical Palace.
Not only that, he could faintly sense that the Emperor Star Academy seemed to have something against Luo Qianqiu.
Qin Wentian also understood why back then when Luo Qianqiu wanted to deal with him, Teacher Mustang had personally made a trip down to apologize to him. At that time, he had yet to receive the true recognition of the Emperor Star Academy, yet Luo Qianqiu actually dared to kill him.
"Luo Qianqiu's father was also a student of the Emperor Star Academy. Not only that, his talent was exceedingly outstanding, and he was heavily nurtured by the Emperor Star Academy. Old Ren even accepted him as a personal disciple and took good care of him."
Mustang didn't stop, as he continued, "His father went to the Nine Mystical Palace, and the Emperor Star Academy wouldn't obstruct their students from achieving a higher stage. On the contrary, the Emperor Star Academy felt gratified for him. However, Luo Qianqiu's father conspired against the Heavenly Star Pavilion of the Emperor Star Academy. He didn't rely on his own efforts to pass the test, and instead, he tried to steal something that didn't belong to him, and brought it to the Nine Mystical Palace. This incident almost brought a calamity to the Emperor Star Academy."
Qin Wentian and Fan Le were once again startled. So it turned out that there was actually such a complicated situation.
"Since Luo Qianqiu's father had the backing of the Nine Mystical Palace, how did the Emperor Star Academy manage to remain unscathed?" Fan Le seriously asked.
"The Emperor Star Academy has nurtured countless students, but not all of them were Luo Qianqiu's father. There were some who established themselves outside of the Emperor Star Academy, and they also had extraordinary achievements." Mustang pointed to a place outside of the Nine Mystical Palace's territory, as he continued, "There was one person who, after he learned of this matter, exerted pressure on the Nine Mystical Palace. This person was an existence that even the Nine Mystical Palace feared. In the end, both sides reconciled."
Qin Wentian felt gratified when he heard this. The Emperor Star Academy had a history of a few thousand years, and there were many outstanding students who graduated from it. Evidently, they hadn't forgotten the academy that nurtured them.
"In the surroundings of the Nine Mystical Palace's territory, there are also many countries. Behind these countries, there are also powers similar to the Nine Mystical Palace. For example, the Misty Peak, the Setting Sun Mountain, etc." Mustang drew out many circles that were similar to the Nine Mystical Palace's territory, and very swiftly, they occupied quite a large portion of the territory.
This simple yet vivid drawing allowed Qin Wentian and Fan Le to clearly feel how tiny the Chu Country was, like a tiny pebble in the middle of the Emperor Star Academy's territory.
And yet, they were still struggling to advance forward in this tiny pebble.
"The Nine Mystical Palace doesn't participate in the political affairs of the Chu Country, but why are they able to stand behind the scenes and control ten countries so easily? Not only that, with a single word, they could change the ruler of the Chu Country?" Mustang stared at Qin Wentian and Fan Le as he asked.
"Naturally, it's because of their strength." Qin Wentian replied.
"That's right. In the Chu Country, if a Heavenly Dipper Sovereign appeared, it would be the law of the country. However, there are a few Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns in the Nine Mystical Palace. Currently, I heard that Luo Qianqiu's father was trying to break through to the Heavenly Dipper Realm. I wonder if he has already broken through."
Mustang's words allowed Qin Wentian to understand what kind of status Luo Qianqiu had in the Emperor Star Academy. The upper echelons of the Emperor Star Academy definitely didn't want to accommodate him, but because of his background, the Emperor Star Academy had no choice but to compromise.
"This disciple has a question to consult." Qin Wentian asked.
"Speak." Mustang nodded.
"Since Chu Tianjiao has such outstanding talent, his future shouldn't be in the Chu Country, right?" Qin Wentian asked, but he didn't finish his sentence. Based on Chu Tianjiao's talent, there was a high possibility that the Nine Mystical Palace would regard him highly. Since that was the case, why was he so stubborn about the Emperor's position?
Any Emperor would have to pave the way for strength. Strength was the most important thing.
Mustang naturally understood the meaning behind Qin Wentian's question. He smiled as he replied, "Wentian, cultivation is a path that requires a lot of resources. If Chu Tianjiao is able to control the entire Chu Country, in that case, who would obtain the most amount of resources?"
Qin Wentian's countenance stiffened, but he soon understood. Mustang continued, "The Emperor doesn't necessarily have to govern the Chu Country. He can easily find a few clans like the Ye Clan to assist him in governing the country. His own cultivation wouldn't be affected at all."
"Okay, next, I'll talk to you about some serious matters." Mustang gazed at Qin Wentian, as traces of joy could be seen in his eyes. "I initially thought that I would only be able to talk to you about this matter next year. Who would have thought that your growth would be so fast. Hence, I have to bring this up in advance."
Qin Wentian was somewhat curious, he didn't know what Mustang wanted to talk to him about.
"In the Chu Country, there would always be a grand banquet at the end of every year. This grand banquet is named the Jun Lin Banquet. There are two meanings behind this name. Firstly, the Emperor would personally attend the banquet. Secondly, the banquet would signify that the Emperor would descend upon the world."
Qin Wentian's heart trembled as he heard this. Most probably, this was the grand banquet Luo Qianqiu was talking about.
It was called the Jun Lin Banquet. Jun Lin, the Emperor descends upon the world.
"This naturally isn't a simple banquet. The Jun Lin Banquet will be held at the Chu Emperor District, where the Chu Country was founded. The Jun Lin Banquet invites the heroes of the world to gather in one place. The Emperor personally attends the banquet, and the young geniuses below the Yuanfu Realm will spar against each other. Those who perform outstandingly during the Jun Lin Banquet will have their names resound throughout the entire Chu Country, bringing glory to the Chu Country."
"The top nine rankers on the Jun Lin Banquet all have the aura of a Monarch descending upon the Chu Emperor District, and will receive the favor of the Chu Country. Not only that, I can also tell you clearly that the reason behind the Jun Lin Banquet is the Nine Mystical Palace."
Previously, Mustang had said that the Nine Mystical Palace stood behind the various Chu Countries because they wanted to select talents.
"At the same time, the top nine rankers of the Jun Lin Banquet will all receive rewards from the Chu Country. Not only that, for those from the various martial academies, if they manage to obtain the top nine rankings, their academies will also bestow rewards to them. As for our Emperor Star Academy, we will only bestow rewards to the top rankers, and this reward will be a direct entry to the 7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion."
"7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion?" Qin Wentian's countenance stiffened. The 7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion was an existence he had always been curious about.
Everyone in the Emperor Star Academy knew that the 6th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion already contained peak-level Yuanfu cultivation arts as well as peak-tier Earth-Grade innate techniques. In that case, what about the 7th, 8th, and 9th levels?
"Yes, the 7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion is the fastest shortcut. Other than the top ranker of the Jun Lin Banquet, there are other methods to enter the Heavenly Star Pavilion. Either way, the price to pay would be too great, or it would take too much time. Luo Qianqiu couldn't do any of these. Hence, he only had one method, and that was to obtain the top ranker of the Jun Lin Banquet. At that time, he would be able to step into the 7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion, just like his father."
"The 7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion is also the gateway to the 8th and 9th levels. I have no idea what the situation is like inside. I only know that Luo Qianqiu's father obtained the top ranker of the Jun Lin Banquet, and was highly regarded by the Nine Mystical Palace. After which, he stepped into the 7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion, but he didn't pass the test to enter the 8th level. After that, he wanted to borrow the strength of the Nine Mystical Palace to step into the 8th level. How could the Emperor Star Academy tolerate such a rebellious act?"
Mustang's words caused Qin Wentian to have a clearer understanding of the past. Luo Qianqiu's father, despite not passing the test, still wanted to step into the 8th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion, enraging the Emperor Star Academy.
"Luo Qianqiu's appearance in the Emperor Star Academy was a gamble between the Emperor Star Academy and Luo Qianqiu's father. The Emperor Star Academy didn't want Luo Qianqiu to obtain the top ranker of the Jun Lin Banquet. However, now that Luo Qianqiu has already broken through to the 8th level of Arterial Circulation, he definitely has a chance to break through this year. Even if he fails, if he still hasn't broken through to Yuanfu next year, no one would be able to stop him."
Mustang stared at Qin Wentian as he seriously continued, "Now that the Emperor Star Academy has approved of you, the upper echelons of the Emperor Star Academy would definitely hope that you would be able to stop Luo Qianqiu in the Jun Lin Banquet next year."
"What if he obtained the top ranker of the Jun Lin Banquet this year?" Qin Wentian continued, "Could it be that the Emperor Star Academy would really allow him to step into the 7th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion?"
"That means that the Emperor Star Academy has already lost this gamble. Since they've lost, they have no choice but to admit it." Mustang inclined his head, gazing at the drifting snowflakes as he continued, "Every year, the Jun Lin Banquet is the grandest event in the Chu Country, and it's also the time when the number of young geniuses is the highest. Among them, there would definitely be many who are at the 9th level of Arterial Circulation, or even at the peak of Arterial Circulation. Let's hope that there will be someone who can defeat Luo Qianqiu."
He didn't think that Qin Wentian would be able to stop Luo Qianqiu this year. After all, there were only two months left until the Jun Lin Banquet. Time was too short, and although Qin Wentian could participate in the Jun Lin Banquet, it could only be considered as a tempering exercise!
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