The night was long...
The Cyan Bamboo City was a small city, nonetheless, it still held lots of small clans headquarters.
One of them was the Li clan's HQ.
The Li clan was a runner up clan to the city lord's position. In the recent years, the Li clan's power was rising not only because of the economics of the clan but also because of the younger generation.
The Li clan patriarch had two sons. One of them was already enrolled in a sect. It made his fame rise inside the city and draw many supporters from other clans.
The second son was Li Chen, he was a casual bully that everyone knew in the city. His father also knew about his tendencies but he never seemed to care about it. Until today's results....
" Li Chen! How dare you come back like this! "
" Father... I ... "
Li Chen was currently kneeling on the floor trying to beg his father the patriarch.
" Not only you failed to get accepted as a selected disciple, but you ... You!"
" YOU CAME BACK AFTER FLEEING FROM THE APTITUDE TEST! DO YOU KNOW THE AMOUNT OF SHAME YOU BROUGHT US BACK?! NOT ONLY THAT BUT YOU LOST TO THE XIAO TRASH! "
The Li Clan Patriarch was fuming in anger, his son was one of the few who actually fled from the aptitude test when they heard about the Dreamworld's Portal.
But before the last test, he had a private duel between him and Xiao Feng, the latter, of course, vent his anger on him for all the years of bullying, and shamed him in front of people.
Suddenly, someone came from behind and spoke lightly
" Father, don't blame second brother, it was actually not his fault "
The patriarch who was made earlier turned around and saw his first son walking in. His expression got better.
" First brother! "
" Li Puyang, my dear son! When did you come back?! If you told us earlier we would have made a banquet f.... "
" Hahaha father, I'm glad I'm back. But do not fret, I actually have a solution. "
Both the father and Li Chen were wearing a puzzled expression on their face, what did he mean by that?
" Actually, I came back this time to ... let my brother join the Void Sect! "
" Li Puyang, you!! did you become an inner court disciple?!! "
" Hahaha father, no need to be so so surprised, my strength already rose to the peak of the spiritual realm a few days ago! "
" First brother! That's awesome! With you here now we can ... "
" No, not yet, the city lord bathed in fame and his power was great enough to hold this city for a decade, I still have to train a little bit before our Li Clan challenges him! Forgive me, father ... "
" Hahaha don't worry son, you already are doing your best! Compared to your second brother you will really bring glory to our clan in no more than a few years! Come let's make a celebration! "
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The next morning, the selected candidates went back to the Academy's hall.
There were a few people who went there too, but it was to complain about their sons and daughters not returning.
But of course, the complaints died off rather quickly, who was still sane to provoke 4 behemoths?
Qianli entered the hall, and after an hour approximately, the elders from differents sects finally came out.
But this time they were lot's of representatives from the same sects, they came in a group. Some of them were recognized by Qianli since she already saw them in the exam.
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For example in the Green Raven Sect group, the Elder Zhu (Bearded elder from the first test), there was also that woman who was with them in the infirmary and few sect elders and disciples.
In the Radiant Sword Sect group, there was the Elder Yu (Elder's Zhu brother, and the one responsible for the second test) and also a few sect elders and disciples accompanying him.
The Void Sect group, they had the Elder Guan who was seemingly sick. With Elders of the same sect, and also some disciples.
And the last group was small, it was the Everlasting Star Academy. It had only one elder, the one who spoke with Qianli the first day and also who was responsible for the last test. Next to him was an old man barely able to walk but some people recognized him as the elder who was sitting on the bench with the other representatives the first day and 2 disciples.
One of the representatives went to the podium and spoke.
" Good morning everyone, let's not make this selection delayed. In a few moments, I will shout your rank and the sect which you are selected. You cannot refuse the invitation or else you won't be admitted in any sect! "
" Of course, this rule is only made for the ones ranking from the top 11 to the top 100, the top rankers have the right to choose in which sect they want to attend the end of the selection "
" Well then good luck! "
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" Number 17.... Void Sect!"
" Number 18, Green Raven Sect! "
" Number 19, Void Sect "
" Number 20, Radiant Sword Sect "
" Number 21, Everlasting Star Academy "
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" Sh*t, what dog luck I have, I have to go the Academy! "
" haha bro, you really have no luck at all But it's better than those who are not selected "
" You're right.... Ah... who knows maybe I'll encounter some beautiful girls there ... "
Many of those who were selected in the everlasting star Academy didn't want to go there, but since the rules were explicit, none of them made a complaint.
" Number 44: Everlasting Star Academy "
Qianli who was waiting the whole time finally heard her number, then she went to the Everlasting Star Academy's group.
" Hahaha kid, we meet again! "
The one who spoke was the self-proclaimed senior who was responsible for the last test
Qianli bowed and expressed her thanks for the senior and the other members of the group
" Is he the one who you spoke before? "
" Yes Elder Yulong "
The old Elder opened his half closed eyes and took a glance from Qianli
" Hmm.... interesting indeed ... "
After some time, the selection from the rank 11 to the 100 ended.
Then it was the turn of the top 10.
Xiao Feng advanced to the platform, and without a hesitation, he chose the Everlasting Star Sect.
Many people in the crowd, but also in the sects were surprised. This year's number one genius chose the weakest group!
He headed to the Everlasting Star Academy's group then bowed to the old Elder and the Seniors
" My name is Xiao Feng, it's my pleasure to be invited in the academy "
" Hmm little brother, I wonder if you won't regret your decision "
The one who spoke was the senior, he was carefully inspecting Xiao Feng's behavior with a smile on his face.
" Yes senior, I'm sure! "
He took a small glance to Qianli who was next to him. She was probably the only one who noticed his gaze. The Old elder also raised an eyebrow and smiled.
This year's disciples are sure interesting...
The young disciples who were accompanying them began to introduce themselves in a friendly manner and began discussing with the new disciples who joined them.
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After the selection came to an end, there was a small banquet.
" Ah, Xiao Feng! Why did you not choose the Void Sect like me and my sister! "
The one who spoke was obviously the fairy maiden, and next to her like always was her big sister.
" Su Miao, it's not that I don't want to be with you two but... fate made it this way ... "
He tried to change to topic with an obviously weird statement
" Fate, huh... is it not because you were eyeing that young kid? "
" Young kid? "
" Are you perhaps swinging that way? "
A trace of disgust filled her eyes
He laughed off at her statement
" Hahaha no, it's not, what are you even talking about? "
He then tried to change the subject. But since the fairy maiden didn't want to let him run away she continued her barrage of questions. So he had no choice but to stay there until he finds an opportunity to run away.
On the other side of the room, Qianli was talking with Elder Zhu.
" Kid, has my brother talked with you yesterday? "
She nodded
" mmm"
When Elder Yu came by yesterday and talked with her, it was the reason why she was selected to go to the Everlasting Star Academy, he also told her a little bit about the problems of her cultivation.
" Kid, are you perhaps someone who " is not from this plane " "?
Noticing the meaning behind his words, she was a little bit surprised but she composed herself and answered.
" Elder have keen eyes. But Elder, I came here for a reason, and it is not to cause trouble. "
" I know... I won't ask your reason. But if you want answers about your cultivation path, one of my friend who is currently in the academy may help you with that. Anyway, I hope we meet again "
She bowed her head and expressed her thanks like always. Then they both went their way.
She knew in her heart that this elder and his brother were not from this plane.
But so what? they were gentle and caring, if in the future they had problems, she won't forget their kindness towards her.
The banquet ended, and the people went home. Some of them were sober, some of them were drunk with happiness.
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The Morning has come, the groups of sects were waiting for the new disciples to come before going each of them their way towards their sects.
Qianli packed her belongings and closed the door behind her, she then turned her head to the little cabane.
It was only for a small period she was here, but lots of things happened.
She sighed, then spoke to herself
EverLasting Star Academy, you will be my first stepping stone in my path!