Chapter 297
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“Just one more thing,” Tutor Chao Ping continued, “Within a hundred-mile radius of the academy, we have arranged hundreds of senior disciples at the Nongmai stage, as well as dozens of mentors from the inner and outer courts who are at the Yuanfu and high Nongmai stages, to prevent second-stage and third-stage spiritual beasts from entering the assessment area.”
“The assessment will take place within a hundred miles of Lingyun Mountain, all marked by the Qingyun Academy. The designated assessment area will not be entered by any senior disciples or mentors, so everything depends on yourselves.”
“However, we cannot guarantee that no accidents will happen. It is possible that second-stage spiritual beasts might intrude, or martial artists who have entered the Qingtian Mountain Range for training might wander into the assessment area. Such incidents have occurred in previous years.”
“As for how to handle these situations, that is up to you. But remember, under no circumstances should you step outside the assessment boundary, otherwise… your fate will be uncertain.”
After making these announcements, Chao Ping continued, “Later, we will lead you into the assessment area. In one month’s time, gather at the exit. Those who are late will be considered eliminated.”
Chao Ping further emphasized, “Remember, although this is an assessment, every year at least dozens of disciples are injured or killed during the evaluation. So, do not think that this is just a simple test!”
After Chao Ping’s words, the disciples began to buzz with discussions.
“Silence!”
Chao Ping’s stern command brought the noise to an abrupt halt. He continued, “From now on, everyone, follow the mentors and prepare to enter the Lingyun Mountain assessment area…”
One by one, outer court mentors and inner court mentors, along with numerous disciples, set off.
At this moment, Chao Ping looked at everyone without a word.
By his side, Tutor Wan Tianlong spoke up, “I wonder who will come out on top in this year’s Lingyun Mountain trial.”
“Old Chao, you didn’t mention that the top ten spots come with rich rewards…”
“Didn’t I?” Chao Ping paused and said, “I forgot…”
“You old rascal, always playing it cool…” Wan Tianlong chuckled, “But the disciples’ tokens also have explanations, so it doesn’t really matter whether you mentioned it or not.”
Beside the two of them, Tutor Chu Kui smiled and said, “In past assessments, those who secured the top ten spots among the freshmen later became the geniuses on the inner court’s Tayan List. It remains to be seen how this year will turn out…”
The inner court!
It gathers disciples of the Qingyun Academy who have reached the Nongmai stage.
The so-called Tayan List records the top hundred disciples with the strongest strength and talent in the inner court.
Almost every disciple who makes it onto the Tayan List has the potential to become a Yuanfu stage powerhouse and enter the Tian Court.
At this level, disciples have the option to continue cultivating within the academy or to leave.
After all, at the Yuanfu stage, one is already considered a strong martial artist throughout the entire Qingyun Empire.
Gradually, over a thousand disciples, led by dozens of mentors, headed eastward away from the capital.
Until they reached a certain point and stopped. Looking ahead, the endless mountain ranges stretched out of sight, with towering peaks and ridges that seemed to block out the sky and swallow everything in their path.
This was the Qingtian Mountain Range.
The vast Qingtian Mountain Range had an unparalleled and formidable reputation within the Qingyun Empire.
Every year, countless martial artists entered the mountains for training, and even more died within. Yet, despite the dangers, the place continued to attract an unending stream of martial artists seeking opportunities.
It was a place that represented both peril and promise!
At this moment, at one of the entrances to the mountain range, the Qingyun Academy’s banner was planted.
Chao Ping looked at everyone and emphasized once more, “Wherever you see the banner, that is the edge of the assessment area. Remember, do not step beyond the banner’s boundary, or… you will meet a fate worse than death.”
“Now, I declare, the freshman Lingyun Mountain trial officially begins!”
With Chao Ping’s words, one by one, the Qingyun Academy disciples who had passed the preliminary tests began to use their skills and rushed into the mountains ahead…
Among the crowd, Yun Qingyue, dressed in a long skirt and radiant with beauty, followed Mo Zixuan.
Yesterday, she had exhausted all her efforts to appease Mo Zixuan and finally managed to calm his anger.
Yun Qingyue’s beautiful eyes fixed on a figure in the crowd.
“Ye Wushuang!”
Yun Qingyue’s voice was low and cold as she muttered, “I may not be able to kill you, but there are far too many who want you dead!”
