Above all spirits

Chapter 75 Entrance Test

"By the way, Ji Ning, why didn't you tell me that this is the academy's 300th anniversary?"

Gu Yun asked casually.

Ji Ning shook his head helplessly.

"Big brother, I've already graduated."

"Although I don't know if your world has ever had such an academy."

"But generally speaking..."

"No one would care about this unless it was for their future career or something else that would involve the college."

"It's only natural to make mistakes occasionally."

Looking at Ji Ning's resolute and assertive demeanor.

Gu Yun chuckled and shook his head.

If it weren't for the fact that your Ji family is right next to Wentian Academy, I almost would have believed it.

...

Just as Liu Qingyun was suspended in mid-air directly above the venue, about to announce the start of the entrance test.

Seemingly realizing something, she turned to look at Han Tian, ​​requesting confirmation of her thoughts.

Han Tian nodded slightly upon seeing this.

After receiving approval, Liu Qingyun immediately began the entrance test.

"Everyone, be quiet."

This powerful voice seemed to have a magical power that penetrated the hearts of the whispering crowd, making them unconsciously obey.

Suddenly, the entire scene fell silent, just as he had said.

Gu Yun raised an eyebrow.

There are even sound wave-based martial arts techniques?

Gu Yun sensed a subtle rhythm of energy within that sound.

novel.

Of course, Gu Yun was not affected; his innate energy passively dissolved this invisible energy.

"First of all, welcome everyone. As you all know, this year is special."

"That's right, this year marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of Wentian Academy."

"As usual, we will make two announcements before announcing this year's test results."

"Just as you all think, in this test, the Dean will select a student who meets his expectations as his personal disciple, just like in previous years."

"And you are probably familiar with the personal disciples of the two deans mentioned earlier. They are the Hall Master of the War God Hall, Bing Buyu!"

"He once led a group of War God Temple members to resist the hordes of demons during the demon realm's invasion a hundred years ago, and countless holy demons fell to his blade!"

"And Ling Wuque, the Azure-Robed Sword Saint who travels among the stars and is known to all the great empires, wielding the imperial-level sword intent—Sunset!"

"Let's look forward to seeing which rising star will be our personal disciple this year?"

Upon hearing the names Bing Buyu and Ling Wuque, the entire audience erupted in excitement, including the students who were about to take the entrance exam.

Many teenagers who were already queuing were eager to try their luck outside the venue.

more than this.

A man from a prominent family who had already achieved sainthood asked honestly if he could sign up to participate.

This immediately drew a sigh of sympathy.

Everyone secretly thought he was shameless.

Damn it, you're already a Saint Body level expert.

how?

Want to play house with your friends?

However, this also shows how famous the dean is.

This observation led to a unified thought among the leaders of all the families.

We must strive to be on good terms with Wentian Academy and never become its enemy.

Because all those family Saint-level experts could sense the faint, terrifying aura emanating from the Dean.

This is a sensation of energy that is fundamentally different from the energy of a sage.

It's likely that the dean recently broke through to the next level and hasn't yet fully mastered this power, so he can't perfectly contain it.

At the same time, since it has not yet ascended, it is likely that the suppression was incomplete due to the eagerness to suppress it.

The combination of these two factors is what caused the leakage of one's aura to be noticed by others.

But no matter what.

The dean of Wentian Academy must have already entered the Innate Realm, even if it's a pseudo-Innate Realm achieved through suppression.

These are not things that ordinary peak-stage Saint Body cultivators can contend with.

Moreover, the dean's students are not necessarily all over the world.

But those two students are a bit too big for their age.

Any one of them could give the entire family a major headache.

Alone and utterly alone, he comes and goes without a trace.

He commanded countless generals and was undefeated in battle.

In conclusion, we should try to avoid any friction in the future at Wentian Academy.

Back to testing.

Seemingly in response to the crowd's enthusiasm, Lau Ching-wan slowly explained.

"As for the dean accepting disciples, the so-called 'meeting the dean's wishes' doesn't necessarily mean being the first in three trials."

"Everyone doesn't need to be too utilitarian. Just do your best and let things take their course. When the time is right, things will naturally fall into place."

"Next, we will reveal the content of this test."

"Those who have watched the entrance exams over the years should know that the tests at Wentian Academy are nothing more than three aspects: willpower, skills, and soul power. However, the focus of the tests varies from year to year."

"The first test of willpower this year is climbing the Heavenly Ladder!"

The announcement of the first trial caused a stir, sparking a flurry of discussions, with both joy and concern.

"My God, it's actually a ladder to heaven! This is the most difficult kind of test to prepare for the postgraduate entrance exam!"

"Is it because the dean is here? I thought it was going to be a test of mind or a contest of time under the influence of demonic sounds, like the tests of the past few years."

"Don't even think about it. It's almost impossible to distinguish the difference. This year, with the dean in charge, he'll naturally bring out the test that best reveals the gap."

"I heard that the 100th and 200th anniversaries were both about climbing the ladder to heaven, which isn't hard to guess."

"Oh no, it's game over."

"gg+1, let alone being noticed by the dean, it's not even clear whether I can get into Wentian Academy this year. In the past, I could at least muddle through the first stage and pass if I met the requirements."

"Accept your fate. The ladder to heaven is based on average level. Those below average are eliminated."

Do you think it's possible...?

"Don't even think about it, bro. I know you too well, but in this kind of situation, who would go easy on you and leave you at the bottom? Everyone's spot is hard-earned, why would we just let you waste it?"

"Too."

...

Gu Yun patted Ji Ning, who seemed to be dozing off with her eyes half-closed.

"Hey, explain this Ladder to Heaven."

Ji Ning rubbed her eyes, still feeling groggy.

"Ah...wow, the ladder to heaven!"

"Don't worry, brother. As for Hongxiu, she's a shoo-in for the championship, no doubt about it. Don't worry."

Gu Yun seemed to be deep in thought.

"How to say."

Ji Ning thought for a moment and then explained.

"The origin of the Heavenly Ladder is unclear, but what is certain is that it is a treasure that has existed since the founding of the Wentian Academy, and its grade is unknown."

"No extraordinary abilities have been reported."

"The main thing that everyone knows is that it tests your willpower potential. As long as you are below the Saint Body level, no matter what your cultivation level is, you will be put under pressure according to your cultivation level."

"This pressure is magical. It is not directed at the physical body, but at the mysterious spirit of the human body. It starts with a mental suppression of twice your strength, and then progresses in layers."

"And it is said that no one has ever been able to set foot above the ninety-th floor."

"The highest record in recent years seems to be that of the Dean's second personal disciple, Ling Wuque, who climbed to the eighty-eighth floor of the Heavenly Ladder."

"It's not surprising that it can be condensed with sword intent."