Chapter 484: No Need to Change!

Between the ages of five and ten is when the Spiritual Root sprouts and grows.

Some people develop quickly and know their Spiritual Root at five; others develop slowly and only discover it at ten.

A small minority may not have their Spiritual Root appear until after ten.

However, before the Spiritual Root emerges, cultivation is not affected.

Naturally, an early‑emerging Spiritual Root is more beneficial for cultivation.

Wu Shushan heard this and was not surprised.

For children that large, it is normal for the Spiritual Root not to have emerged.

"Then let me see your Spiritual Buds."

By observing the Spiritual Buds one can roughly gauge the future level of the Spiritual Root; there may be deviations, but generally it's close.

"Sure."

Wu Shushan examined Xiaohu Xiaocheng's Spiritual Buds.

Not knowing until seeing, he was startled.

"Is this a sign of the Imperial Spiritual Root?"

Gu Elder also glanced, his expression solemn, "It feels more terrifying than the aura of the Emperor Spiritual Root… could it be the Emperor Spiritual Root?"

Wu Shushan's eyebrows twitched when he heard the words 'Emperor Spiritual Root.'

Above the Holy Spiritual Root lies the Imperial Spiritual Root.

In Shenzhou Academy, there are a few who possess the Imperial Spiritual Root, all of whom are notable figures.

As for the Emperor Spiritual Root, it has not been seen yet, except…

"Back then, the Dean's junior sister seemed to be the Emperor Spiritual Root…"

Gu Elder whispered this.

"What a pity, she vanished suddenly…"

Wu Shushan sighed.

At this moment, it is not a time for nostalgic sentiment.

However, judging by Mo Xiaohu and Ye Xiaochen's Spiritual Buds, it is at least the Imperial Spiritual Root.

"These brothers have great prospects!"

Gu Elder exclaimed.

They are the Emperor Sovereign's sons, with his bloodline flowing in their bodies, thus their future is boundless.

Wu Shushan thought this.

"Although your Spiritual Roots have not emerged, they are most likely Imperial Spiritual Roots, so there is no issue. I now officially inform you that you have entered the Heaven Class with a joint‑first ranking!"

Wu Shushan's voice rang out powerfully, reaching everyone's ears.

The crowd's gazes trembled as they looked at Xiao Hu and Xiao Chen, silently startled.

Who could have imagined that this brother, constantly targeted by Ling Xueyao and her mother and hailing from a tiny nation in the Central Region, would enter the Heaven Class with the top score!

Nanguo Buxie and Nanguo Qingyuan suppressed a surge of anger in their chests.

The Introduction Letter was given to Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu, and they also won the Literary Exam.

Originally they intended to punish them properly in the Martial Exam, but they entered the Heaven Class with the top score, exempting them from the Martial Exam altogether!

Damn!

Xiaohu Xiaocheng glared at the snarling Nanguo Buxie siblings.

"Dean Grandfather, we have a small request; I wonder if you could grant it?"

Xiao Chen asked politely.

Who could refuse such adorable children?

"Of course we can!"

Wu Shushan answered without hesitation.

"Here's the thing: many just now questioned that our results were plagiarized. Though we are innocent, many still doubt us, so we wish to use the method our mother just suggested to prove ourselves."

Upon hearing this, Wu Shushan exchanged a glance with Gu Elder, both seeing a swirl of complex emotions in each other's eyes.

Surprise, but more so compassion.

What a pitiable child!

What kind of despicable, shameless person would dare doubt them?

"There's no need, right? We all know you are innocent."

Wu Shushan said with a smile.

"But we still want to prove ourselves!"

Li Zhanglao, hearing this, locked eyes with Ling Xueyao and hurriedly said, "Dean, since they voluntarily made this request, how can we refuse?"

Li Zhanglao sneered inwardly as he spoke.

Originally the matter was settled, yet these two fools volunteered themselves.

When the time comes he'll pose obscure questions; they'll surely fail, and the cheating accusation will stick!

"This..."

Wu Shushan was at a loss.

He instinctively looked toward Fu Hanxiu nearby.

Fu Hanxiu gave him an almost invisible nod.

Wu Shushan then agreed, "Alright, I'll grant your request."

"But don't place too much pressure on yourselves. As the saying goes, the pure are self‑clear; we care not how others think, as long as our conscience is clean, that is enough."

Dean Grandpa, we know.

Wu Shushan told the several Elders and Special Grade Instructors: "You come up with the questions, ten questions, don't make too many, and you must strictly follow the syllabus content, no going beyond the syllabus!"

The literary exam of the Heaven Class at Divine State Academy, although very difficult, is not randomly made up out of thin air.

Otherwise, the world is so vast, with so many things, who can guarantee being able to answer all of them?

The syllabus lists the exam's general scope; as long as you review according to it, plus a smart mind, not to mention scoring full marks, even getting a high score is not impossible.

The first question, I'll come up with it.

Gu Elder stepped forward, pondered briefly, and asked the first question: "Which Spirit Fire can evolve by devouring flames?"

Netherworld Mystic Fire!

The two spoke in unison.

After Gu Elder, several Special Grade Instructors one after another posed their own questions.

Since each person has ten questions, there are twenty questions in total.

Both answered very quickly, almost without hesitation.

They answered decisively, shocking everyone while the little doubt they had gradually faded.

Li Zhanglao pondered for a while and came up with a very obscure question that did not exceed the syllabus.

As everyone knows, above the Nine-grade Elixir there is the Saint-grade Elixir; what is the formula for refining the Saint-grade Elixir, the Wu Xin Pill?

As soon as this question was posed, everyone was stunned.

This is a question that not even an Alchemist may be able to answer, yet we want a five-year-old child to answer it?

How could they possibly answer it?

You know, there are not many Alchemists on the continent; the formula for this Saint-grade Elixir level is unknown to most Alchemists, and even among the Alchemists of Dan Valley, few can answer.

Li Zhanglao gave a cold smile: "This question does not exceed the syllabus; if I remember correctly, the main formula for the Wu Xin Pill is listed in the syllabus. I don't need you to recite the whole formula, just the main ingredients."

Everyone thought it was unbelievable.

Even the students taking the literary exam could hardly answer it.

"Li Zhanglao, this question is truly well-posed!"

Nanguo Buxie's face showed a proud smile.

This time, Xiao Chen and Mo Xiaohu surely won't be able to answer, right?

Thank you, Young Master, for the praise.

Li Zhanglao's smile hid his pride.

Xiao Hu and Xiao Chen exchanged a glance, both raising their eyebrows, a smile flickering in their eyes.

They soon furrowed their brows, showing a troubled expression.

Seeing this, Nanguo Buxie felt delighted, hurriedly slapped his thigh and shouted loudly: "Xiao Chen, Mo Xiaohu, how come you can't answer?"

You can't even answer such a simple question? Could it be that your grades really came from cheating?

Nanguo Qingyuan echoed.

"Li Zhanglao, this question is somewhat inappropriate, isn't it?"

Wu Shushan frowned slightly, looking displeased at Li Zhanglao.

Li Zhanglao, however, was not convinced, sneering: "Wu Yuanzhang, I just said this question does not exceed the syllabus; at most it's a bit obscure. If they can't answer, I can ask another question."

Change one?

What's the point of changing one?

Ling Xueyao curled her lips into a smile: "Tsk tsk, Ye Qingran, it seems your children are bringing disgrace upon themselves. Their performance makes me doubt their grades are not hard-earned!"

No need to change!

Xiao Hu suddenly spoke up.

Ling Xueyao's expression stiffened.