"Should we do something?" One of the Royal Yan Academy's students asked. "No, I want to see what level he is at, then we can decide what to do." The man on the throne said.
Huo Mingliang stepped onto the stage with a stern expression. He then looked at the fat man who nodded at him. He sat down on the mat with his legs crossed and closed his eyes. A symbol appeared on his forehead between his brows. This symbol… it represented the Huo clan's blood mark. Each prestigious family usually inherited a blood mark that is unique to their clan.
"Hmph" the decorated man watched and breathed intensely.
Huo Mingliang raised his palm and a flame gathered around his hand. Within the flame was also the same symbol!
"He's using the Huo flame…" one of the royal yan academy's students said which caused the envoy's eyes to twitch. Huo Mingliang opened his eyes and slammed his fist down onto the drum. The first to fifth drums all rang out at the exact same time. The sixth and seventh drum followed quickly.
The young man in blue and the old man next to him both began to smile while looking at how irritated the royal yan envoy looked. Right after the seventh drum rang out, the eight drum let out a boom causing everyone's eyes to widen. Huo Mingliang opened his fist into a palm and pushed down onto the drum intensifying the flame.
"Go Huo Mingliang! Woooo!" Zhou Xinqiu and the others cheered for him.
Everyone stared at the end of the semi circle.
BOOM!
The Ninth drum loudly erupted with sound and at the same time... The first drum completely exploded causing the entire ground to tremble! The entire crowd went silent as Huo Mingliang stood up. "My apologies for breaking the drum" he looked at the fat man before bowing to the crowd. He then turned and stared straight into the eyes of the of the decorated man.
"Kill him" the envoy spat out. Three of the royal yan academy's students dashed towards Huo Mingliang.
"Wu Yang!" The old man on the side sneered and yelled.
"I understand" The young man in blue disappeared and appeared in front of Huo Mingliang. One student from the royal Yan academy dashed towards and threw a spear at Wu Yang, the young man in blue. Water began rushing out of Wu Yang's meridians and coiled up around him like a snake. He distorted the water into a palm and grabbed the spear directly before throwing it onto the floor and using his other hand to grab the other student's neck.
"There can be no violence in the city during the examination! You of all people should know that 'envoy of yan' " The old man began walking towards the stage. "Huo Mingliang! I have an important question to ask you."
Huo Mingliang looked at the old man in caution and his senses were heightened due to the paranoia.
"How would you, descendent of huo, like to join the Great Emperor Star Academy!"The old man smiled kindly while his eyes had a contradicting gaze as if he was enjoying the drama.
Huo Mingliang took a deep breath before speaking, "I would love the honor of studying under headmaster Ziwei" He then turned his head to face the throne before continuing to stare into the eyes of the envoy. "Let your emperor know that I, Huo Mingliang, grandson of Huo fengliu, have come to take back my family's honor!"
The silence that swept over the crowd was like a ghost possessing every soul in the area to the point that even a dropped pin could be heard. "Huo Mingliang is now a student of the emperor star academy under the protection of headmaster Ziwei. Please remember that offending him is the same as offending the academy!" Zi Wenshan, the old man, who was also the envoy from the Emperor star academy announced loudly. The envoy of the Royal Yan academy scoffed before the two men from the academy alongside Huo Mingliang walked back to the area designated for the Ziwei academy.
The fat man once more rose into the air and spoke, "We will continue the assessment now. Yu Ling of the Zhou Sect please come up to the stage."
Yu Ling looked up at her sister, "aah I'm a little scared…"
"Hey just relax and go punch that drum. It's nothing serious I promise. You trust your big sister don't you?" Yu Qingsu comforted her and let go of her hand.
"Okay I'm going then."
Yu Ling walked towards the stairs before she felt an uncomfortable feeling that someone was looking through her body as if all her secrets would be revealed. She bit her lip and continued up the stairs.
"Wu yang, Ive got a very strong feeling from this girl." Zi Wenshan muttered to the young man next to him.
"You always told me to go with my gut. Now it's time for you to also follow this philosophy." Wu yang smiled.
"Yu Ling Hmm.. Would you like to join the Ziwei academy and be my personal disciple." Zi Wenshan suddenly spoke.
"Aah?!" Wu yang had an extremely shocked and confused expression.
"What..? Me?" Yu Ling stopped and trembled.
"If your name is Yu Ling then yes you" Zi Wenshan laughed.
"Don't I have to take the test first?" She asked confusedly.
"There is no such rule little girl. Hurry up and decide. You only have 30 seconds to choose!" Zi Wenshan smiled.
Yu Ling looked at Yu Qingsu as if she was asking for some type of approval. Yu Qingsu laughed and nodded her head at Yu Ling.
"aaaaah, I- uh- I agree but- under o- one condition! You must also accept my sister!" Yu Ling yelled out loud while clenching her fists.
"Hahaha, Alright I accept but I must see your sister's talent before I make my decision! Can this little cute girl's sister come up to the stage." Zi Wenshan couldn't help but laugh at this amusing situation where he, an envoy of a great academy, was making negotiations with a little girl!
"This girl.." Yu Qingsu covered her face out of embarrassment and Zhou Xinqiu also couldn't help but burst out in laughter.
Yu Qingsu came up to the stairs before stopping and bowing to Zi Wenshan, "Great elder, I'm sorry for the trouble. This little one can be a little mischievous at times."
"No problem, No problem as long as your talent matches the requirements, I will invite you as well."
"Hey fat man, there must be some rule about having leisure conversations on the stage and delaying the assessment!" The Royal Yan envoy annoyingly barked at the fat man.
Zi Wenshan continued smiling while he put his hands together and motioned Yu Qingsu to go ahead with the test.
"Here I go" Yu Qingsu couldn't help but feel a little nervous as she struck the drum. The first five drums quickly rang out while the sixth and seventh followed not soon after with each one being more quieter than the one before it. Finally the eight drum just barely rang out before quieting down. Yu Qingsu stood up and once more bowed towards all the envoys.
Zi Wenshan clapped slowly and stood up. "Alright Alright, I will invite your sister into the academy. Is that good enough for you little girl?" Zi Wenshan nodded at Yu Qingsu before looking towards Yu Ling.
"aah I guess that's fine heheh" Yu Ling crossed her arms and smiled sweetly.