In the year 10,040 of the Divine Prefecture Calendar, it had been four years since the establishment of the Heavenly Mandate Academy.
In the past four years, the Heavenly Mandate Realm had been more peaceful than any other era. After the battle with the Shen clan, no one dared to touch the Heavenly Mandate Realm again.
Within the Heavenly Mandate Realm, with the Heavenly Mandate Academy as the center, the forces of the Heavenly Mandate Realm were almost a big alliance. The human world and the demon world were no longer divided by boundary steles. They cultivated together. Although there were countless conflicts in the cultivation world every day, there were no more conflicts between the top forces.
Looking at the entire Heavenly Mandate Realm, it was naturally an era of peace.
Some people divided the history of the Heavenly Mandate Realm into different eras. If the previous era was an era of fragmentation, then now, the Heavenly Mandate Realm could be said to have officially entered an era led by the Heavenly Mandate Academy.
The entire Heavenly Mandate Realm revolved around the Heavenly Mandate Academy.
In the past few years, the number of cultivators in the Heavenly Mandate City had rapidly expanded, showing explosive growth. Those who were not strong enough had almost no place here. Those who were below the Saint Plane, unless they relied on the power of their families, were almost at the bottom of the cultivation world in this Heavenly Mandate City.
Today was the day of the selection of core disciples of the Heavenly Mandate Academy. Every year at this time, some disciples would be able to enter the core of the Heavenly Mandate Academy.
Of course, the cultivators in the Heavenly Mandate Academy vaguely knew that there was a place called the Cottage within the academy. That place was the absolute core of the Heavenly Mandate Academy, and it was directly led by Ye Futian. Those who possessed flawless Divine Wheels in the battle against the Shen clan were all disciples of the Cottage.
At this time, there was a huge martial arts arena in the Heavenly Mandate Academy. There were several Law Battle Platforms here, and many people were fighting there.
In front, on the high platform, several figures sat there, presiding over the selection of core disciples.
There were nine people in total. Other than seven elders, there were two young people.
In the surrounding area, many disciples of the Heavenly Mandate Academy gathered. Even though they were not on the list, they were still looking forward to the selection of core disciples.
"This must be the first time Brother Chu Yu has appeared on that seat." In the distance, many disciples looked envious.
Chu Yu, like most people, joined the Heavenly Mandate Academy after it was established.
However, he was the first batch. When the Tianshen Academy was established, Gai Cang, the king of the Golden Divine Nation, and the cultivators of the Shen clan descended forcefully. Almost no one dared to enter the academy. Chu Yu was one of the first three to enter the academy. Many people guessed that he had already been regarded as someone who would be heavily nurtured at that time.
"Hmm, I heard that Brother Chu Yu is the first and only disciple of the Heavenly Mandate Academy who has no old friendship with Renhuang Ye to enter that place," someone said softly.
Many people knew where he was referring to. It was the Cottage within the Heavenly Mandate Academy, a mysterious place that was not announced to the public.
However, the cultivators of the Heavenly Mandate Academy more or less knew about it.
In the past few years, a few people had entered the Cottage, but only Chu Yu, who did not know Ye Futian and the others, was the first to truly enter based on his own ability.
"So, Brother Chu Yu's Divine Wheel of the Great Path might be …" Someone's eyes gleamed as he speculated.
"Brother Chu Yu was an extremely famous figure in the Heavenly Mandate City before this. Back then, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Mandate Dynasty, Yi Tianyu, wanted Chu Yu to cultivate with him. There is no doubt about his talent. However, Renhuang Ye and the others really did not care about the relationship between Brother Chu Yu and Yi Tianyu's sword." Someone secretly admired Chu Yu.
The internal affairs of the Heavenly Mandate Academy were very transparent. This matter also showed the magnanimity of Ye Futian and the elders of the academy.
They did not ask about his background.
It was said that the Chu clan in the Heavenly Mandate City had already designated Chu Yu as the next leader of the clan.
"Sister Feixue became an Renhuang at such a young age. The war with the Shen clan was caused by Sister Feixue, right?" Someone looked at the young man sitting on the seat. It was Feixue.
"Sister Feixue is actually not young, but it is said that she often slept, almost in a state of suspended animation. Now, she has the peerless goddess of the Shen clan, Shen Luoxue, to guide her in cultivation. How could she not become an Renhuang?" Someone said, "Moreover, there is …"
The people around nodded. It was said that Feixue had a divine item in her body. She was also the daughter of Ye Futian's master. It was normal for her to become an Renhuang.
At this time, on the high platform, a person who had just passed the screening came here. He looked at the nine people in front of him.
"He Feng, Nirvana Saint Plane." An old man sitting in the middle said, "If one day you are already in the Renhuang Plane, and the Heavenly Mandate Academy is in danger in the future, just like four years ago, when the army came to the Heavenly Mandate Academy. If you participate in the battle, you will most likely die. What will you choose to do?"
"If the Heavenly Mandate Academy thinks that we can win this battle, we will fight. If we think that we cannot win, we will escape. If one day I have the ability to take revenge, I will. If not, I will choose to continue cultivating in silence," He Feng replied.
The old man looked at the others, especially at Feixue. Then, he looked at He Feng and nodded. "Congratulations on passing the test."
He Feng bowed slightly to everyone and retreated to the side.
After that, another person came forward. The question was still very simple.
However, the results were different. Some people passed, and some people didn't.
In fact, the people who reached there had already passed the talent screening. As long as the nine people unanimously agreed, they could become core disciples.
The format of this year's test was different from the past. It was the simplest. They only asked a few questions, or even just one question.
At this time, another person came forward. This person's body had a dazzling divine light, and his temperament was extraordinary. He was a Renhuang.
Most of the people who entered the Heavenly Mandate Academy were in the Saint Plane, but there were also a few Renhuangs.
Or, the Renhuangs who broke through the Renhuang Plane while cultivating in the Heavenly Mandate Academy could not enter the Heavenly Mandate Academy just by becoming a Renhuang. They still had to go through the selection process. This was the rule of the Heavenly Mandate Academy.
"Yan Huang of the Solar Realm, first-tier Divine Wheel, forged a celestial grade Divine Wheel." The old man looked at him and said, "Why did you choose the Heavenly Mandate Academy instead of cultivating in the Solar Divine Palace?"
"The Heavenly Mandate Academy is famous throughout the Nine Realms. Do you need any other reason?" Yan Huang said with a smile.
"If your cultivation in the Heavenly Mandate Academy is not satisfactory, it will not be of much help to your cultivation because you are already in the Renhuang Plane, and there are no stronger seniors to guide you in your cultivation. However, at certain times, you will occasionally be required to do something. Will you be willing?" the old man asked.
To put it bluntly, if the Heavenly Mandate Academy could not help you but required you to do something, would you be willing?
When Yan Huang heard this, he did not answer immediately. His pupils contracted slightly, and then he smiled and said, "Since I have entered the academy, I am a member of the Heavenly Mandate Academy. If the Heavenly Mandate Academy has any orders, I will do my best."
"What if there is danger?" the old man asked again.
"If the danger is great, I may consider it. If the danger is low, I will be willing to do it," Yan Huang replied.
The old man nodded and looked at the others. He seemed to be secretly transmitting his voice.
After a while, the old man said, "Yan Huang, failed the test."
"…"
The pupils of the people in the distance shrank. Failed?
How could this be?
Yan Huang's cultivation was extremely high, and he was quite famous among the disciples. He was strong and arrogant.
He actually failed in the selection of core disciples.
Which of his answers was problematic?
Yan Huang was also stunned. His eyes shot out a burning divine light. He stared at the old man and asked, "Why?"
"There will be opportunities in the future," the old man did not answer but said with a smile.
Although he sat in the middle of the test, the actual decision maker was Feixue, who sat next to him. The last test of the test was decided by her.
In fact, even if the others did not understand Feixue's reason, the people sitting here were all core figures of the Heavenly Mandate Academy. Naturally, they would not doubt the decision of the higher-ups.
As for the reason for Yan Huang's failure, it was actually very simple. It was because Feixue could see that his answers were full of lies.
The Heavenly Mandate Academy would rather choose the less talented cultivators than the problematic cultivators to enter the core of the Heavenly Mandate Academy. These core disciples would be the mainstay of the Heavenly Mandate Academy in the future.
"I want to know the reason," Yan Huang insisted.
The old man frowned, but Feixue said, "You are a cultivator of the Solar Divine Palace, right?"
Yan Huang's pupils shrank, and he looked at Feixue, who was sitting next to him.
How did she know that there was a problem with his answers?
"The Heavenly Mandate Academy recruits disciples regardless of their background. What does it have to do with whether I am a disciple of the Solar Divine Palace or not?" Yan Huang did not answer but looked at Feixue.
"Indeed, they do not ask about your background. If you are a disciple of the Solar Divine Palace, you can enter the academy with this identity. If you deliberately lie to hide your identity, they will suspect your purpose," Feixue said. "I will report this to the academy."
The disciples watching from afar were shocked. Yan Huang was actually a disciple of the Solar Divine Palace.
But why did he hide it?
"Goodbye." Yan Huang turned around and left. Since he had failed, he was ready to leave the Heavenly Mandate Academy. It seemed that the Heavenly Mandate Academy had secretly investigated him.
"Yan Huang, do not leave the Heavenly Mandate Academy for the next few days," came another voice. The speaker was Chu Yu.
Yan Huang turned around and glanced at Chu Yu. "You are not qualified to order me."
After saying this, he directly strode forward.
However, Chu Yu also stood up. In an instant, a violent divine might of the Great Path shrouded Yan Huang.
Yan Huang's expression changed slightly. He turned around and glanced at Chu Yu, saying, "I have heard of your name many times while cultivating in the Heavenly Mandate Academy. Today, let me experience it for myself."
"You are not worthy," Chu Yu said. He walked forward and stepped into the void. The terrifying might of the Divine Wheel of the Great Path swept out from his body and rushed into Yan Huang's body. It actually caused his Divine Wheel of the Great Path to tremble and be suppressed.
Bang. Chu Yu took a step forward, and Yan Huang's body was forcefully pushed back.
"I suspect that you entered the Heavenly Mandate Academy with ulterior motives. I will report this to the Law Enforcement Hall. If you leave without permission, you will bear the consequences," Chu Yu said forcefully. For a moment, Yan Huang's expression was extremely ugly.
The old man sitting there looked calm. In the past few years, the Heavenly Mandate Academy had developed extremely quickly. It looked prosperous and peaceful on the outside, but in fact, many people from various forces had infiltrated it. Many of them had ulterior motives. Naturally, they needed to be taught a lesson!
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