Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Elder Su nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. Now, Old And Decrepit will take you to the Grotto-Heaven Small World."
"That will be your resting place, as well as your lodging and training place for the next hundred years!"
The new students were not gathered in Jixia Academy. Instead, they were distributed to their own Grotto-Heaven Small Worlds.
Ever since Jixia Academy was established, there had been many students, including prodigies from the five regions.
With so many prodigies gathered at Jixia Academy, the number of people was naturally huge.
If there wasn't enough space, it would be difficult to accommodate all the students!
However, Jixia Academy had a solution. The top cultivators used their supreme Dharmic powers to open up the void for the students to cultivate.
Jixia Academy didn't look big, but it was full of mysteries. It was filled with grotto-heavens and small worlds.
Every generation of students would be allocated an independent space to facilitate management.
Boss Su waved his hand, and the void surged. A dense mist curled up and enveloped all the students.
The ground lit up with dazzling divine radiance. The void formation was activated, and the divine patterns of heaven and earth were drawn.
Space distorted and light shone resplendently!
Everyone only felt their vision turn white, and their figures disappeared from where they stood.
When they reappeared, they were already in a beautiful world!
This place was vast and boundless. The scenery was beautiful and the trees were lush.
The mountain peak towered into the clouds, and the spirit spring waterfall flowed down.
There were also pavilions, wooden huts, small bridges, and flowing water. It was like a paradise on earth!
The air was shrouded in a hazy mist, dense and steaming with spiritual Qi!
A prodigy exclaimed, "The Spirit Qi here is so dense. It's much easier to cultivate!"
Spiritual mist filled the air, making one's pores open wide. Their bodies emitted a faint divine light.
The Spiritual Qi here was extremely dense, several times that of the outside world. Cultivating here for a day was equivalent to cultivating in the outside world for several days!
The prodigies were overjoyed, but they couldn't help but be shocked.
Jixia Academy indeed had a deep foundation to be able to construct a Grotto-Heaven Small World of this level. It was far from what the outside world could compare to.
It was no wonder that countless prodigies yearned for it, and even the royal family's disciples came.
…
Thirty-six Spirit Mountains stood in the center of the small world.
The group of mountains was lofty and towering. Clouds and mist coiled around them, and the multicolored light was hazy and indistinct.
The 36 Spirit Mountains were of different heights and sizes, and they seemed to be arranged in a certain order.
Boundless spiritual energy rose from the 36 Spirit Mountains, causing the endless sea of clouds to surge.
"Elder Su, what's the origin of these spiritual mountains?"
Some people were curious. They discovered that these spiritual mountains were covered in strange patterns that outlined heaven and earth and gathered the spiritual energy of all living things.
The thirty-six spiritual mountains flickered with divine light. They contained powerful restrictions that made it impossible for others to touch them.
Elder Su's expression was calm as he said, "These 36 Spiritual Mountains are the pillars of Spiritual Qi in the small world, and they are also your residences!"
He slowly said, "This is no ordinary place to live!"
"A Spirit Gathering Formation has been set up on the thirty-six Spirit Mountains to draw in the Spirit Qi of Heaven and Earth."
"The density of the Spiritual Qi in each Spirit Mountain is more than ten times that of the outside world, and the highest is several hundred times!"
All the elites were shocked. Their mouths were agape, and they couldn't help but stare blankly.
The effect of these Spirit Mountains was amazing!
The spiritual Qi density in Sky Saint City was high to begin with, but it was even higher here!
Spiritual Qi that was thousands of times more than that of the Eastern Wilderness could save people a lot of breathing time.
It was simply a holy land for cultivation!
However, Elder Su's next words stunned all the prodigies.
"However, every Spirit Mountain has restrictions. Without sufficient strength, it is impossible to enter!"
"The closer to the front of the Spirit Mountain, the stronger the restrictions, and the denser the Spirit Qi. At the same time, there are also rewards of credits and treasures!"
"You can choose freely and act according to your capabilities!"
"There is also competition in the Spirit Mountains. Those who are capable can challenge each other, and only the final victor will have control!"
Elder Su smiled faintly. It was always the most lively time for new students.
This was a test deliberately arranged by Jixia Academy. Not only could it pick out outstanding prodigies, but it could also motivate students of the same generation.
Only with a goal would there be motivation. Under such circumstances, students would be able to improve faster.
Upon hearing Elder Su's words, many prodigies were excited and extremely tempted.
Although they couldn't get it for free, there was still a chance.
If they could occupy a Spirit Mountain, their cultivation speed would definitely surpass their peers. Not to mention the rewards of credits and treasures!
...
All the prodigies couldn't help but step forward and try to break through the restrictions.
However, when they made their move, they realized that things were not that simple.
A Golden Core Sixth Refinement prodigy chose the last Spirit Mountain and attacked!
"How is this possible?"
That prodigy was shocked. He attacked with all his might, but it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, unable to cause a single ripple!
He didn't believe it. He gritted his teeth and went forward again, using all his strength!
He activated his Six-Pattern Golden Core, which floated above his head and shone brightly!
Boom!
A vast divine aura surged from the 36th Spirit Mountain and directly sent him flying, causing him to vomit large mouthfuls of blood.
It was obvious that his strength was far from enough to break through the restrictions of this Spirit Mountain.
"This array formation is not simple!"
Everyone was shocked and no longer dared to underestimate it.
A Golden Core Sixth Refinement prodigy was directly defeated. How powerful was this restriction?
No wonder it had such a strong effect. Good things were indeed not that easy to obtain!
"Hmph, let me try!"
A Golden Core Eighth Refinement prodigy walked out. He was a true disciple of a certain sacred ground and was extremely powerful!
This prodigy swung his battle saber and charged towards the last Spirit Mountain!
However, he was instantly sent flying back with blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. His aura was weak.
"What? Even a Golden Core Eighth Refinement prodigy can't break through?"
"No way, Elder Su ~!"
"You're not fooling us, right? No one can break through this restriction!"
"The last Spirit Mountain is already so powerful. Who else in the front can break through the restrictions? You must be joking!"
Many prodigies questioned, their faces full of disbelief.
A Golden Core Eighth Refinement prodigy was already considered one of the best among these young prodigies.
Jixia Academy recruited students every 100 years, and the most talented prodigies in the past had already entered the academy.
The rest were the rising prodigies of the new generation and the prodigies of the older generation who barely qualified to enter the academy.
It was already very rare for someone to reach the Golden Core Eighth Refinement within 100 years!
Even so, they still could not break through the last Spirit Mountain!
Then what was there to play with!?
These Spirit Mountains were probably not places to stay but places to mess with one's mentality!
...
Elder Su had already expected this scene. He said calmly, "Only Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators with Golden Core Eighth Refinement Stage and above have a chance of breaking through the last six Spirit Mountains!"
Jixia Academy had set up these Spirit Mountains to encourage everyone to increase their strength as soon as possible.
If anyone could break through the restrictions, there would be no need to set them up anymore!
"No way, Elder Su!"
"Only Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators with Golden Core Eighth Refinement Stage and above have a chance?"
All the prodigies instantly cried out bitterly.
It was already very difficult to break through to the Nascent Soul stage with a Golden Core Eighth Refinement Stage within 100 years.
Only the most elite Saint-level prodigies could reach that level.
And to reach the Late-Stage Nascent Soul stage with a Golden Core Eighth Refinement Stage was even more difficult!
Even among the Saints and Saintesses of the past, not many could do it!
After all, they were still too young. They were still children!
This time, Jixia Academy had lowered its restrictions and expanded its enrollment. Most of the students were only at the Golden Core Sixth Refinement Stage.
To them, this difficulty was no different from ascending to the heavens.
For a moment, countless prodigies lamented. "Who can do this? Are we going to sleep on the streets?"
Elder Su said calmly, "If you can't break through the Spirit Mountains, you can go to the plains at the side and build your own houses or tents!
"You have to rely on yourself for everything in Jixia Academy. No one will pity you just because you are weak!"
Jixia Academy had always been like this for generations.
Be it cultivation resources or fortuitous opportunities, they had to rely on themselves to obtain them!
This was to train the students so that they would not be immersed in comfort.
Only then could they create top-notch experts!
All the prodigies' mouths twitched as they sighed deeply.
Seeing everyone's disappointment, Elder Su comforted them. "In the past, those who could break through the restrictions the moment they entered the academy were all the top prodigies of the five regions!
"Most of the academy members could only go to the plains at the side to build their own houses, so you don't have to be discouraged."
Hearing Elder Su's words, everyone's eyes lit up. If Elder Su had said so earlier, we would not have panicked!
So it was not us who were useless.
Anyway, Senior Brother and Senior Sister had slept with them before. What was there to be embarrassed about?
Yeap, I feel better now!
...
Elder Su's words piqued the interest of the top prodigies.
They thought that they were extraordinary and had the ability to challenge the restrictions above their cultivation level.
The Saints of the various sacred grounds tried to break through the last Spirit Mountain!
For Jixia Academy's enrollment this time, all the Saints had received amazing pills from their seniors.
Almost all of them had broken through to Early-Stage Nascent Soul, and a small number of them had reached Mid-Stage Nascent Soul.
However, their cultivation levels were usually only at the Golden Core Sixth or Seventh Refinement Stage. Although they had used the pills to break through to the Golden Core Eighth Refinement Stage, their foundations were still weak.
Even if they used their full strength, they were still far from breaking through the last Spirit Mountain.
"Let me try!"
Another prodigy walked out. This time, it was the Middle Ground Sky Sword Saint. He had reached Late-Stage Nascent Soul with his Golden Core Eighth Refinement Stage.
His entire body shone with divine light, and the Heavenly Sword avatar formed behind him. He held a crimson longsword that was overflowing with light.
The Sky Sword Saint stepped forward and waved the crimson longsword. It was light and graceful, yet it was unstoppable and awe-inspiring!
In that instant, the sky was covered by endless sword aura, sending chills down one's spine!
The mighty sword aura was like a rainbow piercing through the sun, blasting toward the last Spirit Mountain.
Divine light overflowed, and the void trembled!
Boom!
A loud explosion resounded!
The last Spirit Mountain's restriction was finally broken.
In that instant, light filled the air, and dense Spirit Qi swept out like a tsunami, causing one's body to shake!
"It really opened?"
The prodigies greedily absorbed the overflowing Spirit Qi. It was as if their bodies were transforming, and even their cultivation levels had increased a little.
A prodigy was overjoyed. "Elder Su is right. These Spirit Mountains are sacred cultivation grounds!"
These Spirit Mountains had Spirit Gathering Arrays set up, and the Spirit Qi density was 10 to 100 times higher than other places!
If they could occupy a Spirit Mountain, their cultivation speed would definitely be greatly increased.
At that moment, the prodigies' hearts were completely ignited!
No one could refuse such a precious cultivation ground!
...
Seeing this scene, Elder Su nodded slightly.
In this golden age, this generation's top prodigies were all very outstanding.
Compared to the previous generations, the prodigies that were specially recruited in advance were all younger.
But in terms of strength, these prodigies were not weaker than the previous generations of prodigies.
Especially the few most outstanding prodigies. Their aptitudes were simply extraordinary!
Of course, most of the prodigies here were still considered average.
They could only fight for the Spirit Mountains at the back, and no one dared to approach the Spirit Mountains at the front.
Some Saints tried to shake the Spirit Mountains at the front and were directly injured, which made one's heart tremble.
Elder Su explained, "Those Spirit Mountains at the front are very powerful. Don't try them recklessly!
"To open the restriction, you need to have at least the battle power of a Golden Core Eight Refinement Stage Nascent Soul!
"The top 10 Spirit Mountains also need the battle power of a Mid-Stage Heavenly Venerable or above!"
Reaching the Late-Stage Nascent Soul from a Golden Core Eight Refinement Stage Nascent Soul was only the bottom line.
If one wanted to take a step further, the requirement for strength was even higher, which was enough to stop most people.
If they forcefully tried to attack, they would definitely be severely injured by the restriction.
Of course, Shen Tian's group was an exception.
After the four Divine Firmament prodigies consumed the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill, their physiques and cultivation levels had increased to the limit, far surpassing their peers!
Qi Shaoxuan and Wang Shenxu had even broken through to the Soul Formation stage with the help of the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill!
To achieve such achievements at such a young age, it could be said to be rare in a thousand years.
These Spirit Mountains were impossible for others to cross, but it was easy for them.
After watching for so long, everyone roughly understood the situation and was in high spirits.
Especially Shopkeeper Song and the other Divine Firmament true disciples. Their eyes were burning.
Xiong Meng's face was full of anticipation. "I wonder when I can break a Spirit Mountain's restriction!
If I can enter such a place to cultivate, it will be too blissful! "
Xiong Meng was originally just an ordinary cultivator. He had only risen step by step because he had followed Shen Tian and obtained the Mixed Divine Lightning.
Not only had he received the Divine Firmament Sacred Ground's nurturing, but he had also successfully condensed his Golden Core Sixth Refinement Stage and entered Jixia Academy.
However, given Xiong Meng's aptitude and strength, he was destined to be unable to break the Spirit Mountain's restriction.
As for Shopkeeper Song and Liu Taiyi, their strength was on par with Xiong Meng.
If Xiong Meng could not break it, they naturally could not do anything either.
...
Shen Tian smiled. "Gui Bo, help them take down a Spirit Mountain!"
Shopkeeper Song and Liu Taiyi had followed Shen Tian for a long time. They were both core members of the Favored Ones.
They were loyal to Shen Tian and helped Shen Tian handle matters flawlessly.
Shen Tian would naturally not forget them if there were benefits.
Eunuch Gui slowly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Yes, Old Slave obeys!"
After obtaining the Golden Crow Imperial Sutra in the Golden Crow Thearch's tomb, Eunuch Gui's strength had increased by leaps and bounds.
Coupled with the Chaotic Sky-Mending Pill, he had reached Late-Stage Nascent Soul with his peak Golden Core 10th Refinement Stage.
It could be said that Eunuch Gui's current talent and combat strength were not weaker than the Saints and Saintesses of top sacred grounds!
To be honest, it was not difficult for him to challenge a Spirit Mountain.
"I'll choose this one!"
The Spirit Mountain that Eunuch Gui chose was ranked 21st.
In order to break through this Spirit Mountain, one had to reach the peak of Nascent Soul with a Golden Core Ninth Refinement Stage.
Such a requirement was extremely harsh!
Even those Saints and Saintesses would definitely not be able to achieve that.
However, Eunuch Gui felt that he should be able to do it.
After all, his cultivation level was only at Late-Stage Nascent Soul, which was quite low!
However, Eunuch Gui had reached Late-Stage Nascent Soul with a peak Golden Core Tenth Refinement Stage. That was enough for him to challenge someone of a higher cultivation level.
Eunuch Gui stepped in the air, and the avatar of six blazing suns formed behind him as he walked toward the 30th Spirit Mountain!
The surrounding prodigies exclaimed when they saw that. "Someone actually dares to challenge this Spirit Mountain!"
A Late-Stage Nascent Soul Eighth Refinement Stage Golden Core Eighth Refinement Stage attacked the 30th Spirit Mountain and vomited blood continuously.
Unexpectedly, there was still someone who did not give up and actually dared to challenge the 21st Spirit Mountain!
He was simply not afraid of death!
...
"Who is this person? He is too arrogant!"
The prodigies were shocked. Even a Late-Stage Nascent Soul Saint could not break through the 30th Spirit Mountain.
Where did this person get his confidence from? How dare he covet the 21st Spirit Mountain?
Someone quickly reacted and said, "This person's cultivation technique contains the power of extreme Yang.
Could it be that he is the current Saint of the Nine Sun Sacred Ground? "
The Nine Sun Sacred Ground was considered famous in Middle Ground and was the best at controlling the power of extreme Yang.
If he was really the Nine Sun Saint, it was not strange for him to be so arrogant.
At that moment, the Nine Sun Saint was dumbfounded.
What's going on?
This guy is the Nine Sun Saint...
Then who am I?
From his cultivation technique, this guy does seem to be a disciple of the Nine Sun Sacred Ground.
The problem is, why didn't I know there was such a person in the Nine Sun Sacred Ground!
Although this person's cultivation technique is indeed very similar...
Why do I feel that...
This guy's strength is enough to beat me up!
Could it be that I am a fake Nine Sun Saint, and he is the real one?
Those old things in the sect secretly raised another Saint outside, and they want to cripple me?
F * ck! That's possible!
At that moment, the Nine Sun Saint had a mental breakdown.
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