The sun is starting to rise from the east. Birds start chirping and flying over and there. The scene of sunlight starting to spread over forests and mountains is a breathtaking view for every nature lover.
The bell starts to ring from the mountain top. The sound of the bell is a very harmonic feature for this breathtaking view.
The field in front of the hall is starting to become crowded with cultivators. Unlike yesterday, there is a large stage. On the stage, Ten saint emperor stage cultivators are standing. Each of them look very strong and their sharp eyes almost penetrate everything in their sight.
The oldest cultivator of the six people is starting to talk.
"Welcome Back, all the cultivators from the Qin Dynasty. I am Lei Hai, the dean of the academy. These people are the head of each department in our academy."
"Today we asked five questions and all of you answered with your own thoughts. The department head will judge your answer and give you a score.
The academy teachers already made five questions for each cultivation method of the academy.
A wall appears from the back of the stage. Words appear on the surface of black world.
The first Question is From the sword department.
"A sword has countless ways to improve cultivation. A staff, a saber, a hummer and a lance also have countless ways to improve cultivation.
Why are people called the sword way is pure and Saber way is the devil. Why do people name other weapons in a way only?"
The first one to answer is a person called Ta Nuo. He has a sturdy and strong figure. He must have a strong foundation for cultivation.
He answered "for the first question:Sword has two sides of the blade. That represents balance between right or wrong, black and white, fire and water, that make balance the world and bring peace.
And the saber has only one blade side that means it has no balance and can make the wrong decision that takes to the evil path. That is why people call sword ways pure and saber ways evil."
"Good, Good," a department head said.
"I give him 7 points out of ten". His way of thinking is not bad." "These questions have no correct answer. Only your way of thinking is important." He said.
Second question is from artifact Department
"What is the requirement to become an artifact craftsman?"
Ta Nuo continues on second answer
"The one who wants to create an artifact. He will need material for crafting." "If a person don't have materials, he can't craft artifacts"
Artifact department head give his points immediately
"I give him 5 points."
After giving points for two questions, the crowd of people started to make noise. They didn't expect to see the first person that well. According to those answers, they are very good but they expect to get that many points from teachers.
Third one is the Medical department.
"A person created a pill to increase cultivation for his friend but his friend didn't improve cultivation at all. Why didn't his friend improve cultivation?"
The answer for the third question is
Pill's energy is too low for a cultivator to break through."
Department head think a moment and said I give " 6 points for that answer"
Ta Nuo is Very good. Xiao Li thought.
>Fourth question is
"We create words. Read and write on papers and share our knowledge. Why can those words be used as scripture and why don't books have any power?"
"The words need to be arranged to have power. The words in the book are written to explain the knowledge and didn't arrange properly."
The scripture department head said " 8 points"
"Wow"
The crowd roared with unison.
"The answers are very good." "He must be a genius."
"Easy Qian Yang, There is only the first one. You have to balance if there is someone who is better than him and you have no point to give him more. "Artifact department head Lu Feng said.
Fifth question is from the Statistics department.
"If a person has a powerful enemy, what is the fastest way to protect himself from suffering?"
"Run "
Every person under the stage broke into laughter.
"He looks big and strong but if he faces an enemy, he will run." "What a coward."
department head's face is unchanged. Running from an enemy who is stronger than you is a good one but you can't run forever so I give him Three points.
"Brother Tian Jiu, don't be sticky. It is the best strategy for a cultivator with no combat ability." the sword department head Yang Kai teases.
Tain Jiu said " If running can make one safe, horses will never be enslaved by us."
Ta Nuo took his points token and came down from the stage.
Xiao Li saw the person he remembered. He met this person before he came into the gate. This person said he has to pass the exam this year no matter what.
He seems to get what he wants. The 29 points is enough to apply to a department.
Dean continued one cultivator after another. People slowly got their own score, some are great and some are not.
Time is passing and cultivators are some joy and some sad. You need at least 20 points to get accepted by the academy departments.
The answer appears on the wall.
Whatever weapon you use, if you do bad actions, it is bad. If you do good. It is good. Don't name the weapon they use.
Xiao Lin went up to the stage. The Headmaster looked at them and said " What is your answer to the first question?
Xiao Lin said "You name a weapon with an evil name, it does not become bad. If you name a weapon a good name and use it for bad. It has become bad. It does not depend on weapons."
The sword department said " I give them 8 points for answering how his understanding of the sword has reached a certain level." "
Next is for second question
"If a cultivator wants to create an artifact, the person will need devotion to his will."
"I give 7 points" The artifact department head said.
Xiao Lin continues
"Pills are only external help. You only need to rely on yourself. Pills will not give you understanding."
"7 points." Medical department head replied with ease.
"Words are used in scripture to manage energy. The books are not arranged words to maintain energy within."
"I give 7 points." the Scripture department head lady said.
The last answer is "The fastest way to protect from an enemy is to kill him first."
"7 points" The department head is very pleased with his answers and they can see his way of cultivation.
The headmaster said "This year, many talents appeared in our academy. I don't know, it is the rise of the academy or catastrophizing."
The department head of Medical said " What do you think this year students"
The sword department Head replied " Last year I thought Qin Lu was a genius who appeared in a thousand year. I was blessed to have a student like him. But now I feel like he is just a smart kid. This year students are very good at understanding cultivation. Their minds are also strong. Look at this kid, they are already determined to become sword cultivators. Their future is bright ahead. I am very happy to see this.
"Ha Ha Ha….."
Next one is Fenix girl. She went up the stage very elegantly. She looks like an angel.
"Teachers, I will answer with questions. A sword cultivator kills many innocent people. Is he a good man?
A saber cultivator kills him, is he a good man?
People are judging their own opinion and never consider why. This is my first answer.
"Second one is :What makes one become a craft master?"
Third one is: "Does it really need a pill to break through?
Fourth is: "What is the basic need for scripture?"
Last one is: "Are there any weak points in the enemy?
All the teachers are going into deep thought. "They ask these questions to test the understanding of the students. She was beyond the understanding of the first year students. They are just thinking about how to give a score.
The Dean said: "How about we give a total score?"
Every teacher looked at the dean and nodded.
"We give her a total score of 35." "Her understanding of these questions was very deep."
She took the score slip and went down. Everybody was speechless. Nobody knows these questions have this kind of profound understanding.
This beauty is a true genius in cultivation. Xiao Li nodded at her and went up to the stage. She is the second one who answers the questions. Her sister's answers were normal and didn't have this much understanding. Even though they are twins, understanding of cultivation is different.
Xiao Li bowed to the teachers. He is calm and collectively looks at the crowd. I like to answer the questions of Miss Fei.
For the first question,
"Every way of cultivation is pure. But people are not pure and all have their personality and their beliefs. If a person likes to do bad things, He will do evil things whatever their weapon is.
But People choose their weapon according to their personality and their way of cultivation.
A person with brute strength will choose a hammer because he uses brute force to crush every things in his way. He feels other weapons are too light to fight. Also it is true to other people. There are no evil weapons, only evil people have.
For second question,
"All you need is creative imagination and knowledge about material properties." "If one has imagination on crafting, that will make him a craftsman."
Answer for the third question is "He didn't need a pill to break through. He is just lazy and didn't refine the medicinal pill in his body." "This has nothing to do with pills."
"The basic need for scripture is connection between constellations and words. So Books can have power. We created words from looking at the stars in the night sky. Stars are the energy source from distance. If we channel their power to words, We use it as scripture. If you want to have power in book you have to channel the power"
Final one is
"Even though he has weak points, we need to consider. He is stronger than me and to defend him if I have to break moral rules. I will not use it. I will try to be stronger than him or I will look at a book of arrays. If you understand the ways of the star, you can construct an array to protect yourself from suffering by using spirit stones. Or you find your friends and make a formation to fight back."
"Good, …. Good,..." people are shouting. "Very good"
"How good answers for the questions, He is not only answering her questions. He answered the teachers' questions."
Xiao Li is constantly looking at Fei Yin Er while he answers the questions.
Fei Yin Er looked back at Xiao Li and made a nod. They exchange glances the whole time of Xiao Li on stage.
Teachers were clapping and Dean said: "Your answers are great."
"This is the most amazing answer for the questions. You not only answered the five questions but also Miss Fei's question. You have a very deep understanding. So we give you 45 points."
"Bai Xiao Li didn't say anything, took the token and left.
The teachers are looking at Bai Xiao Li left.
Dean said " What happened this year, monster after another, we have to pay close attention to them or this must lead to catastrophe.
Yes, Headmaster" the teachers replied.
The exam came to an end. The dean stood up and said " Here is the point requirement for each department, the wall is showing the points requirement."
The sword department requirement is 30 points.
The artifact department requirement is 27 points.
The scripture department requirement is 25 points.
The medical department requirement is 23points.
The statistics department requirement is 24 points.
People are crying and depressed. Some people do not have enough points to pass the assessment test. They all have to do is go back home or go to another academy. Some have passed .
Bai Xiao Li decided to go back to his tent. He needs to make a few staff. Now he needs to draw out his idea for crafting.
The Phoenix girls are looking at him with a strange feeling. They know from the restaurant. He has an unknown background and he is hiding from them. The talents and power he had is very mysterious.