Chapter 547 (1/2)
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In the blink of an eye, the day of the test arrived. Over 100,000 young geniuses had arrived in the city, filling the city with bustle and excitement. A majestic voice rang out, ”Everyone that is here for the test, gather outside the north gate.”
At that announcement, young geniuses flew out from everywhere in the city and started heading toward the north gate. The entire city was filled with youngsters flying or riding on powerful mounts. All of them were br.i.m.m.i.n.g with excitement, filled with hope that they could get through the test.
Soon, the geniuses arrived at an empty s.p.a.ce outside the north gate. The originally empty land instantly became crowded with people. Xiang Shaoyun, Tang Longfei, and the others were naturally present as well, awaiting for the test to start.
In the sky above the young geniuses, a luxurious wagon dragged by eight demonic beasts appeared, with several figures standing within the wagon. Obviously, these were either the elders or the overseers of the Dragon Phoenix Academy responsible for the test.
”The Dragon Phoenix Academy will only open the door of recruitment once every 100 years. A total of 888 batches of recruitment have been held thus far, and some remarkably talented disciples have emerged from each batch. I hope this batch will not disappoint either,” said a crudely dressed old man with a crew cut. He was on the luxurious wagon. ”Most of you are still in the Skysoar Realm. To reach the Dragon Phoenix Academy from here, you will require seven days. Those who are able to reach the academy within seven days will be considered to have pa.s.sed the first round of examinations. Special-recruits, step forth. The others, prepare yourself.”
At that, a number of figures moved forward. Since Xiang Shaoyun was also a special-recruit, he moved forth as well. To his surprise, Shou Xie moved forward as well, causing him to be astonished. Shou Xie was decently talented, but his combat prowess did not seem too impressive. Thus, him becoming a special-recruit was quite a surprise.
When Shou Xie sensed Xiang Shaoyun's gaze, he smiled and explained, ”I'm not that good at fighting, but I'm good at dealing with demonic beasts. I have an innate closeness with them, and because of that, I was lucky enough to become a special-recruit as well.”
His explanation hit Xiang Shaoyun with a sense of realization. Shou Xie was a special-recruit that possessed a talent unique only to him, one that set him apart from the other young geniuses. Of the over 100,000 youngsters present to take the test, about 1,000 of them were special-recruits.
That might seem like a large number, but in comparison to the test candidates numbering over 100,000, it was a pitifully small number. It was evident how harsh the requirements to be a special-recruit were.
”Excellent. Special-recruits do not need to take the test and can come straight to the academy with us. Of course, you can also opt to take the test. Those wis.h.i.+ng to take the test may step back right now, while those wis.h.i.+ng to come with us can stay,” said the old man with a crew cut hair.
At that, Xiang Shaoyun stepped back. Apart from him, there were about 100 special-recruits who had similarly retreated. The rest remained where they stood. Those who had retreated naturally shared the same thoughts as Xiang Shaoyun. They wanted to validate their capabilities by going through the entrance test. As for those who had remained, they were the ones who wanted to join the academy without going through further ha.s.sle.
”Alright. Those who are here need to reach the academy in seven days or you will be disqualified, even if you're a special-recruit,” said the crew-cut old man. ”There might be some dangers during the test, so you will have to react accordingly. The test commences now.”
At that announcement, the young geniuses started flying toward the Dragon Phoenix Mountain Range ahead of them. Like a swarm of locusts, they flew forward, blanketing the sky with a ma.s.sive cloud of people. Xiang Shaoyun's group was doing the same.
Beside him, Tang Longfei asked, ”Shaoyun, why did you give up on entering the academy straight away?”
”Someone told me that going through the test will bring me some benefits, so I stayed,” said Xiang Shaoyun. He had not expected that the academy would announce that the special-recruits who failed the test would be disqualified.