Chapter 199: Old Acquaintance, the Opening Ceremony Begins!

Xiang Xing looked at Su Yu with a half-smile.

Su Yu blinked and asked, "Senior, is there anything special about this opening ceremony?"

From Xiang Xing's expression, Su Yu sensed something was off.

It seemed as if something would happen during this so-called opening ceremony.

Xiang Xing let out a laugh and said.

Actually, it's not a big deal; it's just an old tradition that every freshman must go through. It's a good thing for you, but it might not be good for those with weak resolve.

After saying that, Xiang Xing left immediately, giving Su Yu no chance to ask questions.

Su Yu watched the direction Xiang Xing left, pondered briefly, but came up with nothing, so he simply sat cross-legged on the bed.

The little azure dragon obediently crawled out of his pocket, staring at Su Yu with its watery eyes, opening and closing its mouth.

Eat... food!

Su Yu affectionately ruffled the little azure dragon's head and whispered.

Just wait a bit; tomorrow I'll make you something delicious.

The little azure dragon had actually awakened yesterday, and as soon as it woke up it wanted to eat.

Back then Su Yu didn't have many resources, so after feeding it a few Organ Tempering Realm pills, there was nothing left.

As a result, the little azure dragon has never been fully fed since birth.

Su Yu also felt a bit guilty, but there was nothing he could do; he himself was a gold-devouring beast, and now with another little azure dragon, its appetite for gold was no weaker than his own.

Sigh, I still need to grab resources quickly!

In fact, Su Yu had planned to sneak out tonight to kill some Myriad Race experts, since the best resources are the internal elixirs on those experts.

But after hearing from Xiang Xing that tomorrow's opening ceremony seemed different, he abandoned that idea.

Instead, he prepared to adjust his condition and wait for the opening ceremony to begin.

After feeding the little azure dragon a few Organ Tempering Realm pills, he soothed it.

Only then did Su Yu begin his cultivation.

Faint spiritual qi filled the heaven and earth; the Arhat Golden Body appeared, directly sucking clean all the spiritual qi within several meters around.

Immediately, a stream of curses came from the surrounding rooms.

That bastard turtle is so unreasonable, sucking up all the spiritual qi—what are we supposed to do!

Facing those curses, Su Yu felt a bit guilty, but he forced himself to stay calm and continued cultivating.

Fortunately, the spiritual qi in the twelve main cities of the Human Race is unusually abundant; the qi Su Yu devoured recovered in a single breath.

But Su Yu's absorption ability is truly too strong; even if the recovery of this heaven and earth were strong, no one could snatch spiritual qi from him within a several-meter radius.

It even caused some people to angrily leave their rooms and go cultivate on the streets several meters away.

There's nothing to be done; we can't outcompete him!

Meanwhile, in the Qianlong Academy.

The Qianlong Academy is located in the deepest part of Qianlong City; although it's in Qianlong City, its safety is relatively higher than that near the city walls.

After all, some students of the Qianlong Academy are only at the Organ Tempering Realm, or even at the Blood Refining Realm.

Such cultivation placed on the Myriad Races battlefield would undoubtedly be suicide.

When the Qianlong Academy was built, they obviously considered this, so they established it in the deepest part of Qianlong City.

This also increased safety somewhat.

But what safety can there be in a main city like Qianlong City?

It might fall the next day.

Historically, Qianlong City has not been immune to falling; it was merely retaken by the Human Race later.

At this moment, in an office of the Qianlong Academy.

A middle-aged man with a full head of silver hair sat quietly on the sofa, and opposite him, Li Zhangsheng was likewise seated on the sofa.

The middle-aged man brewed a pot of tea, poured a cup for each of himself and Li Zhangsheng, took a light sip, and spoke.

How is that kid Su Yu?

Li Zhangsheng replied without hesitation, "His combat ability is not bad, his talent is extraordinary, he's a promising seedling."

Hearing Li Zhangsheng's words, the middle-aged man stared at him with a half-smile and said.

To be able to say such things from your mouth is no small feat; even those Marquises couldn't earn such praise from you.

Li Zhangsheng calmly said, "That's because those people are worthless; Su Yu is different—he has forged the Arhat Golden Body, and his future achievements will surely surpass mine!"

"Achievements..." the middle-aged man fell silent for a moment, then said, "If not for that matter, you should already be a Marquis by now."

Li Zhangsheng calmly looked at the middle-aged man and said lightly.

"Without breaking the Mist Race, I will not enter the Marquisate!"

"This is my Dao!"

The middle-aged man said somewhat helplessly.

"But if you're not a Marquis, how could you possibly overthrow the Mist Race? Although the Mist Race is just a small tribe, it also has Marquis-level experts holding the fort."

"With your strength, once you break through to Marquis, you will surely be able to suppress the Mist Race—why bother?"

Li Zhangsheng said nothing, merely sipping his tea quietly.

The middle-aged man chuckled, then said.

"Forget it; I know that matter dealt you a heavy blow, but you should know that the Human Race is now in this situation: before we have firmly established a foothold on the Myriad Continent, anyone could be sacrificed, including you and me!"

Li Zhangsheng said lightly.

"I understand."

The middle-aged man stopped advising the other party and instead spoke.

"Alright, I understand you; if you could take my words to heart, you wouldn't be called Li Zhangsheng anymore. Are tomorrow's preparations ready?"

Li Zhangsheng nodded and said.

"One Flying Heaven Realm, ten Golden Body Realm, twenty Organ Tempering Realm—should be enough for them to drink a pot!"

The middle-aged man shook his head.

"Don't underestimate this cohort; just Su Yu alone can rival a Flying Heaven Realm, let alone the proud talents who came because of Su Yu—those few kids are no pushovers!"

"For these few people, the Five Great Academies have exerted too much pressure on me; I hope these kids can graduate smoothly."

The middle-aged man gave a bitter smile.

Li Zhangsheng gazed at the middle-aged man and said.

"If you wish, you could also break through; I'm curious, what's the reason for you?"

The middle-aged man gradually restrained his smile, a flash of cold light passing through his eyes.

But it quickly returned to normal.

He said lightly.

"The timing hasn't arrived yet; when it does, you'll naturally know."

Li Zhangsheng stopped inquiring and directly stood up, walking out of the office.

Only the middle-aged man remained, sitting quietly on the sofa.

After a long while, he slowly rose and walked to the window.

The office is on a high floor; through the window one can clearly see the entire Qianlong City.

At this moment it is still night, but Qianlong City at night remains brightly lit; beyond the thick city walls, scattered myriad-race scouts can still be seen wandering near Qianlong City.

"The timing... has not yet arrived!"

The middle-aged man murmured softly, a look of pain appearing in his eyes.

Time passed.

At dawn, the first ray of sunlight shone upon the earth.

Su Yu opened his eyes, ending his cultivation; after a simple wash, he directly left the room.

The little azure dragon in his pocket quietly poked its head out, curiously observing the street scenery.

Su Yu followed the map's guidance and arrived at the gate of Qianlong Academy.

In the depths of Qianlong City, everything is the location of Qianlong Academy.

At that gate, many students were already waiting; their faces showed youthful expressions, but most of them bore a faint killing intent.

All of this is due to the previous practical examination.

The Hope City battle, although it caused many examinees to fall, those who survived have undergone a change in mindset.

They have become much more resolute than before.

A sweet, lively voice rang in Su Yu's ear.

"Husband!"

This voice instantly drew the attention of many; they all turned, their faces filled with surprise.

All that could be seen was a girl in a black dress, hopping and skipping toward Su Yu.

Su Yu couldn't help but look, his mouth twitching slightly.

Wu Ling'er!

Ling'er immediately linked arms with Su Yu upon approaching, laughing as she spoke.

"Long time no see, husband!"

Even if Su Yu's face is thick, however in such a public setting, being called 'husband' by an absolutely beautiful woman.

Su Yu's cheeks also involuntarily turned red.

Su Yu seemed a bit flustered, especially after noticing the strange glances around him, making him even more embarrassed.

"Cough cough cough, don't randomly call!"

Su Yu gave a dry cough and spoke softly.

Ling'er acted as if she hadn't heard, still linking arms with Su Yu, swaying.

Su Yu could only helplessly let Ling'er have her way, and merely asked.

"How come you're also here? With your grades, even going to the Five Great Academies would be a breeze."

Su Yu was somewhat curious.

You know, Ling'er is a proud talent of Jingwu, and also a disciple of the Mei King; with that identity and her grades...

Going to any of the Five Great Academies would have them vying for her.

Even if it's the top-ranked Jingwu, they would all wish for Ling'er to go.

Ling'er blinked her eyes; her watery eyes seemed to have autumn waters flowing.

"Wherever you are, Ling'er will be there."

Her charming answer practically melted Su Yu's heart.

Ling'er is naturally the obedient type, and her voice carries a hint of coquettishness, making her practically a man-slaying weapon.

Su Yu quickly looked elsewhere, afraid that if he kept looking he'd fall in.

Just as Su Yu's gaze swept the gate, a group of people walked toward him.

To Su Yu's surprise, he actually knew all of these people before him.

"Nan Shou Ren? Zhang Xiaobai? Why are you also here?"

Those people before him were indeed Zhang Xiaobai, Beichen, Tang Nian Bing, and Nan Shou Ren—the four of them.

Su Yu was a bit dazed.

He chose Qianlong Academy because of the teacher's arrangement.

But why did Wu Ling'er and the others choose Qianlong Academy? Could it also be the arrangement of the people behind them?

That shouldn't be.

You know, including Su Yu, a full six of the top ten in this college entrance exam joined Qianlong Academy.

If this got out, wouldn't it make the five major academies vomit blood?

Especially the top five, they directly joined Qianlong Academy.

Su Yu could even imagine the faces of those academy officials.

Zhang Xiaobai clasped his hands behind his head and said nonchalantly.

It's not like the old fogey at home forced me to come, saying he'd cripple me if I didn't surpass you; I had no choice but to come.

Beichen said with a cold expression.

To defeat you!

Tang Nian Bing watched Su Yu, whose arm was held by Ling Er, a rare look of loss flicker across her face, but she quickly hid it.

She said, fidgeting.

It's not because of the teacher's arrangement.

Su Yu looked at each one in turn, finally settling on Nan Shou Ren, and said with a strange expression.

Don't tell me you were also arranged by the Southern King?

Nan Shou Ren smiled and said.

It wasn't my father's arrangement; I came of my own will.

Su Yu covered his forehead, not knowing why he had a headache.

If the heads of the five major academies knew these people came to Qianlong Academy because of him, would they kill him?

Good grief, because of one Su Yu, all of the top five in the college entrance exam actually chose Qianlong Academy.

Just as Su Yu was endlessly complaining, a stern voice came from the gate of Qianlong Academy.

Time's up; please, freshmen, reach the field within two minutes, or you'll be expelled outright!

The voice sounded, the gate slowly opened, and Su Yu's brow twitched slightly.

Interesting, pulling rank right off the bat—no wonder it's the teaching style of raising gu!

Having said that, Su Yu instantly turned into a stream of light and dashed toward the field.

Zhang Xiaobai and the others also hesitated not at all, charging over instantly, and along the way they kept competing with Su Yu to see who would reach the field first.

In just a dozen seconds, the figures of Su Yu and the others had already appeared on the field.

The gate is only about a kilometer from the field, which for Su Yu and them was a breeze.

Behind them, figures kept appearing on the field.

The two minutes quickly passed.

All the examinees arrived at the field one after another.

A kilometer in two minutes—let alone the martial artists present being at Blood Refining Realm or above, even those at Qi Blood Realm could manage it.

It's not really that difficult.

After all the examinees had reached the field, a middle-aged man with a full head of silver hair appeared smiling in the firmament.

He stepped on the void, looked down on everyone from above, and gave a slight smile.

Congratulations, everyone, for reaching the field within the allotted time; from now on, you are members of Qianlong Academy.

I am the principal of Qianlong Academy, Zhao Tianxing. I declare the opening ceremony, now begins!