[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-king-of-all-manifestations":3,"chapter-king-of-all-manifestations-king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-49":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","King of All Manifestations",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2287885,4474,"Chapter 49","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>Time flew by in this bustling White Spirit Park, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the Grand Examination had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside White Spirit Park, the surging crowds grew ever larger; clearly, people from all over Tianshu Prefecture had come to witness this grand event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the foot of White Spirit Mountain, the sprawling spectator stands were packed solid, the atmosphere deafeningly boisterous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very front were several spacious and luxurious pavilions, prepared for the various bigwigs of Tianshu Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a short while, the Viceroy of Tianshu Prefecture, Shi Qing, and the old Dean of Southwind Academy, Wei Sha, both made their appearances, drawing much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two most influential figures in Tianshu Prefecture, they went straight into the central pavilion, where tea and fruit were immediately served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, the old Dean's spirit is as good as ever,\" Viceroy Shi said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Dean Wei Sha replied with a forced smile, \"I hear Viceroy Shi is quite dissatisfied with my Southwind Academy being the number one academy in Tianshu Prefecture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That must be a rumor,\" Viceroy Shi said, shaking his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then changed the subject, saying, \"The title of Tianshu Prefecture's number one academy is won through strength; no one can change that, unless Southwind Academy's strength is surpassed by another.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Dean said indifferently, \"When my Southwind Academy was rising in Tianshu Prefecture, Viceroy, you didn't even know which corner you were scraping by in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, Viceroy Shi’s governance of Tianshu Prefecture had led to many conflicts with the old Dean, some of which even involved the reputation and interests of Southwind Academy. The old Dean treated the academy’s fame as his very lifeblood, and Viceroy Shi daring to harm it was something he absolutely could not tolerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Xia Royal Court conducted annual performance reviews for the viceroys of each province, and as the head of the top academy in Tianshu Prefecture, the old Dean naturally held significant influence. Given their mutual grudges, there was no way the old Dean would give a favorable evaluation, which had made it difficult for Viceroy Shi to secure a promotion all these years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the grievances between the two deepened, so naturally, their meetings were filled with sharp, biting words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially this year; if Viceroy Shi’s performance review still failed to reach a certain level, he would likely be transferred and assigned to a weaker prefecture than Tianshu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the main reason why Shi Kong was trying every possible method to strip away Southwind Academy’s title as the number one academy in Tianshu Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the central pavilion was icy, while other areas were incredibly lively. The heads of the great families of Tianshu Prefecture, such as the Song family, the Tifa family, and the Bei family, had all appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>President Lu of the Golden Dragon Chamber of Commerce also arrived, beaming with joy; after all, his little niece would be making quite a name for herself in this Grand Examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one of the pavilions, Cai Wei and Yan Lingqing had also arrived. As members of House Luolan, they naturally had to keep an eye on their young House Master’s performance in the Grand Examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was also because they were close friends with Jiang Qing’e, so they tended to treat Li Luo like a younger brother. Plus, Li Luo was handsome and lacked the arrogance of a typical young master; although he could be a bit mischievous at times, he was clearly very likable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think the young House Master can make it into the top ten this time?\" Cai Wei leaned gracefully against the back of her chair, casually picking up a banana to peel. As her sexy red lips parted, her pearly white teeth gently bit off a piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any man were present to witness this scene, he would likely be set ablaze with desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lingqing tapped her fingers on the table and couldn't help but say, \"You vixen, can you restrain yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no one else around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei said aggrievedly, then took a slice of cantaloupe from the fruit platter and handed it to Yan Lingqing, saying, \"You should eat more of this to nourish yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re pushing your luck now, aren't you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lingqing was incensed. Just because you’re a stunner doesn't mean you can do whatever you want! She immediately stood up, pounced on Cai Wei, and began tickling her vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei shrieked and writhed, her figure trembling, until she finally had to beg for mercy: \"Spare me, I was wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That pitiful, charming appearance was a far cry from the calm and rational head steward of House Luolan usually seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lingqing snorted and sat back down, saying, \"Li Luo should be at the Seventh Seal level of resonance power. Judging by his visible strength, it won't be easy for him to get into the top ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, if that Lu Qinger from their Southwind Academy can take first place, Southwind Academy will receive fifteen extra spots. It wouldn't be hard for Li Luo to take one of those fifteen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei chuckled and said, \"I, however, think it won't be hard for the young House Master to enter the top ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lingqing gave her a surprised look, clearly wondering where she got such great confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look at how he’s usually gentle and lacks any airs of a young House Master; deep down, he is still very proud. After all, he is the son of those two, and he is engaged to Qing’e. With his personality, he might not have an obsession with being first, but I doubt he would accept being 'carried' into the Astral Sage College,\" Cai Wei said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, most importantly, my intuition tells me that our young House Master is not as simple as he appears on the surface.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lingqing was thoughtful. Indeed, Li Luo sometimes gave people an unfathomable feeling. He had only just awakened his resonance, yet in this short month, he had accomplished quite a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope he can enter the top ten on his own merits and win an admission spot. Otherwise, being someone who was 'brought along' into the Astral Sage College will be a bit awkward later on. Plus, he is the young House Master of House Luolan and Qing’e’s fiancé—tsk tsk, just thinking about it, I feel like Li Luo going to the Astral Sage College might not be a good thing,\" Yan Lingqing said, adjusting her silver-rimmed glasses, her cold, clear face showing a hint of sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei nodded gently. She had also come from the Great Xia Royal City and knew the Astral Sage College quite well. She was also very clear about the kind of fame Jiang Qing’e possessed there; saying she was the center of attention was no exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fine for Li Luo to hide in Southwind City now, where those storms couldn't reach him, but once he went to the Astral Sage College, he would likely face the pressure brought by Jiang Qing’e’s blindingly brilliant halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were someone with less resilience, they might not be able to handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were talking, the atmosphere in the venue suddenly boiled over. The two women looked over and saw the teams from various academies entering the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes swept across, and they spotted Li Luo in the Southwind Academy group at a glance; after all, that silver-gray hair and his extremely handsome appearance were too easy to recognize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young House Master is truly good-looking. He’s even more handsome after changing his hair color,\" Cai Wei commented with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Lingqing retorted, \"A slave to looks, how superficial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she didn't deny it. Having inherited the excellent genes of his parents, Li Luo truly had no flaws in his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As countless eyes watched, a figure wearing a starlight robe appeared on the high platform. On the starlight robe, stars emitted a silver radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the uniform of an instructor from the Astral Sage College. Clearly, the person who had come was a supervisor sent by the Astral Sage College.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Students of Tianshu Prefecture, I am an instructor from the Astral Sage College, An Lie. This year's academy Grand Examination will use a point system to determine rankings.\" The instructor named An Lie appeared to be around thirty. To be an instructor at the Astral Sage College at this age, he was clearly a young talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, the lead instructors of each academy took out crystal badges and distributed them to their respective students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo and the others also received their crystal badges. The badges were about the size of a palm, engraved with their respective academy’s emblem and their names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The moment the Grand Examination begins, all of you will enter two evaluation checkpoints. By passing these two checkpoints, you will earn some base points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At these two checkpoints, students are forbidden from attacking each other. Once you pass these two checkpoints, everything will become free. Seizing the crystal badges from others and taking their points—this is the third stage of the elimination round. Of course, students from the same academy cannot steal points from each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your destination is deep in the southwest of White Spirit Mountain, where there is a ruin of an ancient city called White Spirit Ruins. Once you arrive there, you will learn the final rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As An Lie’s unhurried voice faded, the expressions of all the students gradually became solemn, and the air seemed to be filled with tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After explaining all the rules, An Lie glanced at the sky and then revealed a brilliant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The nonsense ends here. I hereby announce that the academy Grand Examination has officially begun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as his words fell, the tense atmosphere in the world suddenly shattered, transforming into a deafening roar that spread across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Examination had finally begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(One chapter today, two chapters will continue tomorrow.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1688,"2026-06-20T03:27:18.369Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8bc971888128ee0b3a0a05273791a0a6f62340688f3c1af50589b9619fe79be0","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-50","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-48",999,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fking-of-all-manifestations-cover.jpg"]