In the vast Central part of the continent, in the Four Seasons Region full of scholarly air, there was a particular upland; on it, a magnificent city several hundreds of kilometers wide that could hold hundred of thousands of population was welcoming a new spring once again.
It was the place of wisdom, the land of possibilities and miracles, it was the Dao Academy city, mostly known as the City of Prodigies.
This city was the only one in the continent that was beyond the control of any Overlord, and even the Ten Great of the Cultivation Society couldn't reach their hands on it for apprehension of the Academy's alumni list that held many big names, and for fear of a strike from their managerial staff...
A very wide stone place was spread in the middle of the city, it was the position of the Great teleportation formatIon that would transport the young heroes and heroines from around the thirteen different regions of the continent to the City of Prodigies. Today was the turn of the Southern regions to come here, they were obvious the last batch to come here...
Several shadows were waiting before the teleportation formation, they were the future teachers and instructors that would lead the new freshmen that would integrate the Academy.
One of them was a lady about twenty seven years old; and as most of the female cultivators in this world, she had an attractive appearance that got a sneaky look from the younger male teachers from time to time but they tried to hid it. She was rather short, with a medium wavy blonde hair, she had more of a baby face but her expression was of utmost seriousness today and it wasn't just to look more intimidating.
The other older teachers were also showing solemnity without any nonsense, they looked like they were readying for a disaster. They had already made enough preparation, everything else would be up to fate now...
A young male teacher standing beside her was feeling a bit suffocated by the atmosphere, het hen said cautiously:
"Teacher Luo Hua, is there a need to be so tense about the freshmen? No matter how high their standing are outside of the city, they would be treated like any other students when they reach here."
He was thinking that the older teachers were worried about the young masters and young ladies that enrolled this year since there were many sons and daughters of big names among them, so he tried to say something to lessen the heavy mood.
His mood reading skills were still quite lacking, as it became even heavier he only reminded them of their terrifying opponent. Teacher Luo Hua then said to him and the other young teachers representing the other veterans:
"Students are all the same no matter their positions, as educators we will not make any compromise on that! But, to be ready to any 'special circumstances', we must always be prepared."
The young teachers showed an enlightened look, so it was because of 'him'!
They too looked solemn after knowing the truth. So, it wasn't just a rumor! 'He' would be enrolling this year…
Luo Hua suddenly shot a look full of scrutinizing around. As a veteran teacher, she wasn't to be underestimate, she could feel some gazes taking a peek at the wrong places. That was not how a gentleman act...
The young teacher beside her gulped his saliva, he was feeling targeted and wanted to defend himself when...
'swish'
A blue light flashed on the stone place, it was time to receive the young Heroes and Heroines from the south!
...…..
Li Yun suddenly appeared on the place with the other students as the blue light dissipated. The long distance teleportation was instantaneous and made him a bit light headed but it wasn't strong enough to affect a Mortal Transcendent cultivator like him. He then turned to the side to look at the other, when he saw that Wen Bao was holding his mouth with a green face, as he wondered what was going on, he saw that many people were in the same situation; some students with weak stomach were even throwing up on the ground, destroying the otherwise awesome scenery . So many pretty faces were ruined by the terrible incident...
'No wonder cultivators are fasting and only eating pill, so this was the reason…'
As Li Yun though of this new discovery, he saw some people wearing black and white daoist robe walking up to them, he felt some palpitations as they were all very strong cultivators from the pressure he got from them.
An old man that stood out before all of them then said:
"Welcome to the Dao Academy city, I am Xie Rongfei a senior teacher of the Great Dao Academy of Prodigies, I will be responsible for escorting the older students to their new residences. Those that are concerned, follow me."
Xie Rongfei then departed with some other teachers beside him after saying that, Li Ya and Sun Jia followed behind him after bidding farewell to Li Yun and the other.
Several hundreds other students also went to follow him, Young master Song Han among them Lu Cha was still holding his arm coquettishly, she was considered as his follower…
The only one left here were the freshmen and their attendants, among them was a young man that reeked resentment but no one tried to talk to him...
Wen Bao was feeling nervous right now, he then looked at his new friend Li Yun to see how he would fare, but this one showed great ease like everything was under his grasp.
"Brother Li is really a Dragon among men." As he showed some admiration that looked more like bootlicking, the teachers that were left here approached the crowd, they were led by teacher Luo Hua who still held the strict look, any chatter stopped when the youngsters saw her.
Teacher Luo Hua looked at the silent crowd with cold gaze, she only stopped for a brief moment as her eyes swept past 'him'. She then said in a clear and crisp voice:
"Young heroes and heroines, welcome to the Great Dao Academy of Prodigies, I am the Teacher responsible of the new students, my name is Luo Hua."
She let the other teachers introduce themselves, before saying:
"The fact that you were accepted in the Academy mean that you are considered as one of the most talented individual of your generation, but don't grow complacent about it. Like every year, a test will be held to measure if you are worthy of your place in the City of Prodigies, talent alone is not enough."
The youngsters began to get rowdy again, a bald young man with a white feathers on his head said what everyone was worried about:
"If we don't pass the test will we be denied to enter the Academy then?"
The other nod their heads at his statements.
"You don't have to worry about that, you are already all members of the Academy, this test won't change any of that."
Teacher Luo Hua said appeasing them, but she then said with a small smile:
"However… Many of you would want to quit after a while, too bad it's too late to get away now."
They didn't take her threat seriously, they were the pride of their respective region! Any obstacles thrown at them would only be a new Challenge for them.
The teacher then led them to the other freshmen the testing would be after that. Li Yun showed an interested smile as he followed behind, he saw that the female teachers were all sending looks at him, there seemed to be some gazes that came from the male but it must be his imagination . Sigh~ such was his fate as a protagonist...
He then looked at Wen Bao who was standing beside wearing a serious look, and said lightly:
"Don't worry brother Wen, as long as you follow me, everything will be fine." He looked quite dependable while saying that. Young people really doesn't learn from their mistakes...
...…
Several thousands of youngster were flying behind the teachers, they were the new freshmen in the Academy, there were many people of different races and species that come from the whole continent, and the young man Li Yun was among them as a proud representative of the human race.
Li Yun and the other students from the south regrouped with the other students not long ago, they didn't even have the time to learn to know each other when the teacher brought them to the so called testing site.
After they followed them for half an hour, they reached a large dome of Crystal that picked their attention, teacher Luo Hua then said:
"Your test will be held here. This dome is called the Myriads environment generator, it is a 6th Rank Spiritual artifact made by the most brilliant minds of the Academy in forging and formations since ten years ago; they were helped by various experts in many departments to make it perfect and it was finally achieved last year. This year will be the first time we use it officially so be honored. If it is a success, using the life of magical beasts won't be necessary anymore, fulfilling the hope of the Academy to reduce bloodshed."
'Clap clap clap.'
The students clapped, no one knew who began it but they followed seeing that it was indeed appropriate for such an occasion.
Teacher Luo Hua looked at them making the clap stop, she then said instead of scolding them:
"Well, look like you are all very enthusiast about it, it's gratifying. Then, ready yourself for the test, it will be a survival in a situation generated randomly inside, either solve the problem or be the last one standing, but even though it is only an illusion inside, I hope that you take it seriously."
The students found back their calm after hearing that, they didn't want to miss this chance to make a name for themselves. The teachers then kindly asked for a representative to chose the situation in the Myriads Environment Generator or MEG.
Like expected, the one who went forward was the most daring of them all. Li Yun walked forward before everyone, he was about to say something when teacher Luo Hua interrupted him:
"Are you student Li Yun?" As expected this little prick can't stand still. But you are looking down on the teachers of the Academy, they were prepared since long ago. There was no way they would let a Mortal Transcendent cultivator fight with a bunch of Qi accumulation realm kids but, they needed an excuse...
She didn't bother with his surprised look and said:
"Student Li Yun can stand to the side, your test will be held in a different space inside, we hope to test the multifunction of the MEG in action and only a special student like you is the most adapted for that."
Li Yun looked stunned, it was supposed to be his show time when such a situation fell on him, as he looked around him he saw that all the students were looking at him with shocked faces like he was a monster, and… it felt pretty good. He just felt a bit pained looking at his good friend Wen Bao's shock but he would make up for it later on.
"Yes, teacher. I will follow your arrangement." He then stood here under the awe of the surrounding, he may have hear the beautiful teacher say 'He is easier to deal with than expected.' But it must be his imagination.
Teacher Luo Hua then turned to the students and said:
"Student Feng Ling, can you also come here please?"
Under everyone's gaze, a beautiful figure with long white hairs walked out of the crowd, she looked as casual as usual and just stood to the side of teacher Luo Hua after giving a small greeting.
The trial then began after another student made the choice of the map.
'Green Mountain Forest' such was its name.
The students then entered in th dome to begin their test, the teachers were also busying around under teacher Luo Hua checking if everything was all right, they wouldn't let their guards down no matter the circumstances.
The multifunction could only be activated half an hour later to be sure that it's stable, so Li Yun found himself alone… with a young lady he didn't know…
He then took his courage to say something and make a small talk:
"The weather is nice in the Four Seasons Region right?" He wasn't unable to find a conversation subject, not at all, he was just saying such a remark as they were both new here in this region.
"It's not bad." Feng Ling answered him with light smile, she also felt that the spring breeze was quite