Three months left before the tournament.
Grim also heard the rumor. But, it didn't matter to him.
His chances of getting exposed were low. Even if he got exposed, he could just escape using 'dash' and 'distort'.
He went back to his normal life.
The most suitable location for Evo gathering had been banned for now.
So, he would practice with the glaive during the day and enhance his body at night.
***
Two months later.
His blade skill and 'vigor' had improved.
Now, he could easily wield the blade with 45x the strength and strengthen his body up to 52x using 'vigor'.
"I still have a long way to go."
He went to the cafeteria.
When he was eating, an announcement was made by the academy.
"Today, the academy would be selecting the disciple to take part in the tournament."
Soon, everyone went to the academy courtyard including Grim.
***
All seven Instructors were gathered, and there was a tall middle-aged man in the front.
A few hundred disciples had gathered in the courtyard.
Soon, the disciples started whispering about the man's identity in the front.
"Who is that man in the front?"
"He looks familiar."
"Isn't that the principal?"
Bai Hua yelled, "Silence"
Everyone piped down.
Then, Bai Hua introduced the man. "This is our principal, Wan Jia. He was in indoor cultivation so you might not have seen him before."
Everyone bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Princal Wan."
He greeted back, "Greetings, disciples."
"We will be selecting participants for the tournament. All the disciples in the evolution realm will be assigned one seat and disciples from the peak-refiner realm will fight for the remaining seat."
"The disciples in the evolution realm. Please step forward."
Soon, thirteen disciples including Grim, his senior brother and sister, and Yuan Chang stepped forward.
Wan Jia stated, "All of you will be assigned one seat, and the selection will begin for the remaining two seats."
The battle for the remaining seats took place among fifty disciples.
Duan Zan and Qiu Mei had won the battle and joined the seat with thirteen other disciples.
Wan Jia announced, "We will depart tomorrow."
Then everyone dissipated.
***
The next day.
Three instructors including the principal had gathered in the previously built arena stage
The instructors were Gong Wei, Lou Xiang, and Yang Kang.
Soon, an old man arrived.
Lou Xiang gave an order, "Everyone, get here."
Once everyone went on the stage, the old man started powering the runes with Qi.
The stage started floating. Once it ascended to a sufficient height, it dashed forward.
One of the instructors said, "The journey will last a month. So, get comfortable."
Soon, everyone settled down.
Meanwhile, Grim went near the old man.
He asked, "Senior Zhu, what are you doing here?"
Zhu Yi replied, "Can't I be here?"
"No, that's not what I meant, Senior."
Zhu Yi said, "I'm here to watch the tournament. I needed to get a break from my research."
Grim nodded and went back to his spot.
***
A month later.
They were a few kilometers away from the sect, and they could see the entire sect.
The sect occupied an area of 500 km, and the buildings were designed with aesthetics in mind.
If one saw from above, he/she could see the buildings were arranged in the shape of a tree.
The entire sect was giving off feelings of spring. It was a majestic view, and the Qi was abundant.
It was two-three times more abundant than that of the academy.
Soon, they arrived at the gate.
***
"Halt"
The guard stopped them.
One of the guards asked, "What is the purpose of your visit?"
Wan Jia replied, "We are from Faith Academy. We are here to take part in the tournament."
He handed the academy insignia.
The guard verified the insignia and returned it.
"Welcome to the Spring sect. I'll guide you to your accommodation"
The guard guided them.
***
They entered the sect.
Soon, they were permeated by a beautiful feeling.
The Qi was five times more abundant than their academy.
The guard guided them to a manor and left.
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