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Azure Sky City's central square was packed with people.
Today was the day of the Indigo Mountain Academy's recruitment. The Indigo Mountain Academy was open to all the younger generation geniuses in Azure Sky City. It was the busiest day in the past three years.
Although the various forces had already screened the younger generation geniuses before the recruitment competition, limiting the number of participants, it didn't stop the enthusiasm of Azure Sky City's cultivators.
Because it was too difficult to enter the Indigo Mountain Academy. Every three years, within the entire Azure Sky City, only ten of the younger generation geniuses would be lucky enough to become a student of the Indigo Mountain Academy.
Entering the Indigo Mountain Academy was akin to a carp leaping over the dragon gate. Their future achievements would be at least a sixth-level Martial Artist. When they returned to Azure Sky City, even in the Ye, Wei, and Xiong families, they would be treated as family Elders.
As for the other families, if any of their descendants were lucky enough to enter the Indigo Mountain Academy, they would definitely be able to inherit the Patriarch's position.
At least ninety percent of the upper echelons of the various families in Azure Sky City had entered the Indigo Mountain Academy to study. Thus, becoming a student of the Indigo Mountain Academy was a symbol of potential and status.
Such an important event naturally attracted the attention of all the forces in Azure Sky City. It was impossible not to be lively.
In the center of the square, a stage was built. It was about ten zhang wide, and beside it was a tall tablet with the words' Indigo Mountain Academy's Recruitment Competition 'written on it.
At the edge of the square, there was a stone tablet about twenty zhang tall.
Ye Xing and the rest followed Ye Wendao and several other family Elders to the central square, passing by this stone tablet.
Ye Xing raised his head and saw several names engraved on the stone tablet. He asked, "What tablet is this?"
Ye Yunlong, who was standing at the side, had a look of longing in his eyes as he said, "This is the Leaving Names Monument. Only those who have entered the Purple Mountain Academy's Genius class can leave their names on the monument. The Leaving Names Monument was created a hundred years ago when our Ye Clan's Duke Tian Jue participated in the recruitment competition. Because he was too talented, the City Lord Manor set up this monument for him to leave his name on. Later on, as long as you enter the Purple Mountain Academy's Genius class, you can leave your name on this monument. Being able to leave your name on it is the greatest honor for a cultivator of Celestial Azure City."
Ye Xing said in surprise, "Why did they leave their names so high up, and leave the bottom blank?"
On the Names Monument, the lowest name was at least ten feet off the ground, and the highest name was at least sixteen to seventeen feet off the ground.
Ye Yunlong faintly smiled and said, "To be able to enter the genius class, which one of them isn't proud and arrogant? Since they have left their names, how could they be willing to be below others? In any case, the monument is so tall, so when they leave their names, they will naturally do their best to leave it at a higher spot. This can also be considered a secret competition between the students of different classes. Whoever leaves their name higher will have more face."
Ye Xing quietly understood and looked at the names with the highest names.
There were two names that were at least ten feet higher than the ones below. One was Ye Tianjue, and the other was Xiong Qisheng.
Ye Tianjue and Xiong Qisheng's names were very close to each other, and Xiong Qisheng's name was slightly higher.
Ye Tianjue was the number one genius in the history of the Ye Clan, a Martial Master, and a legend of the Ye Clan. Ye Xing naturally knew him.
As for this Xiong Qisheng, Ye Xing didn't know, but he guessed Xiong Qisheng's identity.
Ye Xing asked, "This Xiong Qisheng, is he one of the students from the genius class that the Purple Mountain Academy recruited last time?"
He had never heard of the Xiong Clan having an eighth level Martial Master, but the Xiong Clan had a genius that was currently studying in the Purple Mountain Academy's genius class. It wasn't hard to guess this Xiong Qisheng's identity.
Ye Tianlong nodded, his voice melancholy, "Xiong Qisheng's aptitude is very high, an eight star Martial Fate Realm. In terms of cultivation speed, compared to Duke Tianjue's youth, he was a level higher. After Duke Tianjue passed away, although the Ye Clan's strength gradually declined, the Xiong Clan gradually became stronger. They claimed to be the number one martial arts family, but they weren't recognized by the martial artists of Azure Sky City. Until the appearance of the eight star Martial Fate Realm, especially when Xiong Qisheng became a student of the Purple Mountain Academy's genius class, the martial artists of Azure Sky City recognized the Xiong Clan as the number one martial arts family. Sigh … if Xiong Qisheng really becomes a Martial Master, the Xiong Clan will definitely be as glorious as the Ye Clan was during Duke Tianjue's era, becoming the overlord of Azure Sky City for decades."
Ye Xing smiled faintly, "Hehe … Xiong Qisheng hasn't become a Martial Master yet, who knows what will happen in the future?"
Ye Xing was a man whose goal was to become a Martial Saint. Naturally, he wasn't very interested in Xiong Qisheng, an eight star Martial Fate Realm.
Moreover, Azure Sky City still had Wei Qingxuan, a monstrous genius. In Ye Xing's opinion, it wasn't very possible for the Xiong Clan to dominate Azure Sky City in the future.
Ye Xing's gaze once again fell on the name at the top of the Recognition Monument. He thought to himself, "Xiong Qisheng, looks like the highest time you've left your name on the Recognition Monument is these three years …!"
If Ye Xing was only slightly disgusted with the Xiong Clan before, then ever since Xiong Baotian entered the Azure Sky Mountains to hunt him down, he didn't only feel disgusted and disgusted with the Xiong Clan, but also hated them!
As long as there was a chance to step on the Xiong Clan, Ye Xing definitely wouldn't let it go. For example, he would suppress Xiong Qisheng's name on the Recognition Monument.
However, there was a prerequisite to leaving one's name on the Recognition Monument, and that was to become a student of the Zishan Academy's Genius Class. Ye Xing was determined to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat in the recruitment competition. He would sweep through his peers with a crushing momentum. He didn't believe that he wouldn't be able to enter the Genius Class.
The area around the arena was the area where the younger martial artists who were participating in the recruitment competition were. As for the martial artists who were watching the show, they were further away.
Ye Xing brought Ye Xing and the rest to the vicinity of the arena. He left an Elder to watch over Ye Xing and the rest while he brought the other Elders to the pavilion at the side of the plaza. There was a place for him there.
He had to accompany the Azure Sky City's City Lord, Gu Cangnan, to receive the important figures from the Zishan Marquis Residence together with him.
Zishan Marquis was the dean of the Zishan Academy. The teachers of the academy were only responsible for teaching the students. As for the recruitment of students, it was the Zishan Marquis Residence's responsibility.
As soon as Ye Wen Dao and the Elders left, a mocking laugh came from the side. "Ye Yunlong, I heard that you were defeated by a rising star of the Wei Clan at the Genius Summit. Tsk tsk tsk … Looks like you're really crippled. Not only can you not catch up to me and Gu Yijian, you can't even compete with a rising star, haha …!"
It was a junior of the Xiong Clan. The person who could say this was naturally Xiong Qifeng, who was one of the Four Heavenly Prides a year ago.
The Yeh Clan now only had a Sixth Heaven Realm Elder to watch over the younger disciples. It was obvious that he couldn't suppress Xiong Qifeng, who was also a Sixth Heaven martial artist.
If it was in the past, Ye Yunlong would definitely be furious to be mocked by Xiong Qifeng.
However, ever since he was beaten by Ye Xing, Ye Yunlong had already untied the knot in his heart and was much more at ease. Facing Xiong Qifeng's mockery, he only smiled indifferently.
Ye Yunlong said, "Xiong Qifeng, you can't escape the fate of being surpassed by a rising star. What's there to be so excited about?"
"Haha …!"
Xiong Qifeng laughed disdainfully and said, "Ye Yunlong, do you think I'm as useless as you? I'll be surpassed by a rising star? Ha … My cultivation has reached a level that you can't imagine. Open your eyes wide and watch me sweep away my peers in the recruitment competition, haha …! "
"Sweep away your peers?"
The corners of Ye Yunlong's mouth curled up, revealing a thought-provoking smile. He said, "Haha … At that time, I'm afraid it won't be you sweeping away your peers, but Senior Brother Ye Xing beating you to the ground!"
Ye Yunlong imagined the scene of Ye Wenying's teeth being broken by Ye Xing and blood spitting out of his mouth to Xiong Qifeng. His heart was filled with joy, and his smile grew wider.
"Senior Brother Ye Xing …?"
Xiong Qifeng heard the way Ye Yunlong addressed Ye Xing. After a moment of surprise, he laughed disdainfully. "Ye Yunlong, oh Ye Yunlong, so not only have you been surpassed by Wei Qingxuan, but now you've been surpassed by this brat Ye Xing. Haha … It seems that I've overestimated you. So you're not only useless, you're useless to the point that you can't be any more useless …!"
Ye Yunlong smiled freely and no longer paid attention to Xiong Qifeng who was biting like a mad dog.
Ye Xing, on the other hand, didn't care about Xiong Qifeng at all. His gaze turned to the other side, where the Wei Clan juniors were.
Wei Qingxuan was naturally among the younger generation of the Wei Clan. Her face was once again covered by a thin veil. Other than Ye Xing who had seen her true appearance, there were probably very few other men who had seen her true appearance.
When Ye Xing looked over, she also looked over at the Yeh family juniors, searching for Ye Xing's figure.
Their gazes met in an instant.
Although they hadn't known each other for a long time and hadn't spent much time together, they had only gone through hardships together in the underground cave for a few days before being sent back to Celestial City by the red-clothed lady on a giant eagle.
However, there was a certain degree of friendship between the two. Even so, because of their past experiences together, there was an extraordinary feeling between the two.
Seeing each other, the two smiled in unison.
Even though Wei Qingxuan's face was covered with a veil, Ye Xing could sense the smile on her face from her eyes.
Wei Qingxuan, who was standing beside Wei Qingxuan, sensed something. After glancing at Wei Qingxuan, she followed Wei Qingxuan's gaze and looked over.
…
At this moment, Ye Wendao had already brought a few elders to the loft at the side of the square. Wei Zhengguang and Xiong Baolong had already arrived.
"A certain family is going to be at the bottom of the Zishan Academy's recruitment this time …!"
Ye Wendao had just finished greeting Wei Zhengguang when Xiong Baolong mocked him from the side. "The number one junior disciple can't even compare to the rising star of the Wei family. Haha … In the previous recruitment, a certain family was able to get two people into the Zishan Academy. I wonder if there will be one this time!"
"Tsk tsk tsk tsk …! This used to be the number one martial arts family in Celestial City. They used to be the overlord, but now they have fallen to such a state. Haha … If this continues, it won't be long before they lose the qualifications to be on par with our Xiong family. "
An elder from the Xiong family followed Xiong Baolong's words and attacked the Yeh family.
Ye Wendao wasn't angry when he heard this. He was much more shrewd than Ye Yunlong. Even though he was happy in his heart, he didn't show it on his face.
"I'll let you be arrogant now. When the recruitment competition is over, haha … you'll realize that your words now are just slapping your own mouth!"
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