Chapter 297

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“There is one more thing,” Director Chao Ping continued. “Within a hundred-mile radius, the academy has arranged for hundreds of senior disciples at the Ningmai realm, as well as dozens of inner and outer courtyard tutors at the Yuanfu and high Ningmai realms, to prevent second- and third-tier spiritual beasts from entering the assessment area.”

“The assessment will take place within a hundred miles of Lingyun Mountain, all marked by Qingyun Academy. The designated assessment area will not be entered by any senior disciples or tutors, so everything depends on you.”

“However, we cannot guarantee that accidents will not happen. It is possible that second-tier spiritual beasts may intrude, or that warriors entering the Qingtian Mountain Range for training might wander into the assessment area. These incidents have occurred in previous years.”

“As for how to handle such situations, that is up to you.”

“But remember, under no circumstances should you step outside the assessment area, otherwise… your fate will be uncertain.”

After announcing these rules, Director Chao Ping continued, “Shortly, we will lead you into the assessment area. In one month’s time, gather at the exit location. Those who are late will be considered eliminated.”

He further emphasized, “Remember, although this is an assessment, every year at least dozens of disciples are injured or killed. So, do not think that this is just a simple test!”

As Director Chao Ping’s words fell, the disciples began to discuss among themselves.

“Silence!”

Director Chao Ping’s stern command brought the noise to a halt. “From now on, everyone, follow the tutors and prepare to enter the Lingyun Mountain assessment area…”

One by one, outer courtyard tutors, inner courtyard tutors, and numerous disciples set off.

Director Chao Ping looked at everyone without a word.

Beside him, Director Wan Tianlong spoke up, “I wonder who will take first place in this Lingyun Mountain trial this time.”

“Old Chao, you didn’t mention that there are substantial rewards for the top ten,” he added.

“Didn’t I?” Director Chao Ping paused, looking puzzled. “I forgot…”

“You old rascal, you’re always so mischievous,” Director Wan Tianlong chuckled. “But the disciples’ tokens also have explanations. It doesn’t really matter whether you mention it or not.”

Beside the two of them, Director Chu Gui smiled and said, “In past assessments, those who secured the top ten spots among newcomers eventually became the pride of the inner courtyard’s Tayan List. I wonder how it will be this year…”

The inner courtyard!

It gathers disciples of Qingyun Academy who have reached the Ningmai realm.

The so-called Tayan List records the top hundred disciples with the strongest strength and talent in the inner courtyard.

Almost every disciple who makes it onto the Tayan List has the potential to become a Yuanfu realm powerhouse and enter the Tianyuan.

At this level, disciples have the option to continue cultivating within the academy or to leave.

After all, the Yuanfu realm is already considered a strong level throughout the entire Qingyun Empire.

Gradually, over a thousand disciples, led by dozens of tutors, headed eastward away from the capital.

Until they reached a certain point and stopped. Ahead lay an endless expanse of mountains, with no visible end to the left or right.

The towering mountains stretched out like a fierce beast opening its mouth, as if to swallow everyone whole.

This was the Qingtian Mountain Range.

The vast Qingtian Mountain Range is unparalleled and renowned throughout the Qingyun Empire.

Every year, countless warriors enter the mountains for training, and even more die within.

Yet, despite the dangers, this place continues to attract a steady stream of warriors.

It represents danger, but also opportunity!

At this moment, at one of the entrances to the mountain range, the Qingyun Academy’s banner was planted.

Director Chao Ping looked at everyone and reiterated, “Wherever you see the banner, that is the edge of the assessment area. Remember, do not step beyond the banner’s boundary, otherwise… you will meet a fate worse than death.”

“Now, I declare, the Lingyun Mountain trial for newcomers officially begins!”

As Director Chao Ping’s words fell, one by one, the Qingyun Academy disciples who had passed the test assessment began to use their skills to charge into the mountains ahead…

Among the crowd, Yun Qingyue, in her elegant long dress, bright and charming, 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!”