Chapter 552 (1/2)

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Dragon Phoenix Academy, one of the Four Great Ancient Academies.

This was an ancient academy that had existed for nearly 100 thousand years. Their aim was to train powerful human cultivators to protect and maintain the peace of the dominion. One ought to know that the dominion was mainly a territory of humans. Of course, it also contained many powerful races. The moment humans showed weakness, they would definitely suffer the cleansing of the other races, losing the places they could live, and might even suffer extinction.

The Four Great Ancient Academies shouldered the burden of nurturing generation after generation of powerful humans. They maintained absolute neutrality and would not be involved in the struggles between any organizations or be bothered about any injustices that might be happening.

The only time they would take action was when the entire human race was threatened. With their strength, they would destroy the calamity. The Dragon Phoenix Academy was located at the Dragon Phoenix Mountain Range, occupying an area larger than three cities. The academy was constructed on a s.p.a.ce surrounded by mountains, akin to a city among mountains.

Looking at the academy from far away, one would have a sensation that the auras of dragons and phoenixes were swirling above the academy, enveloping the academy with an enigmatic ancient aura.

Thin mist drifted about the mountain peaks, and rows upon rows of elegant and ancient buildings could vaguely be seen behind the mist. Every now and then, flying beasts would fly across the sky. The entire academy gave off a sensation that one had arrived at a divine kingdom.

At this moment, Xiang Shaoyun, Tang Longfei, and company had pa.s.sed through numerous obstacles to arrive before the Dragon Phoenix Academy's entrance. The entrance was placed between two mountains, looking like the mouth of a ma.s.sive dragon. The 81 steps of stairs before it were akin to the teeth of a dragon, s.h.i.+ning with a l.u.s.ter that exuded extraordinariness.

When they looked up the stairs, two ma.s.sive pillars entered their vision. In between the pillars was a board with ”Dragon Phoenix Academy” written on it. The words were written with vigorous and fascinating strokes and were flamboyant and bold—powerful yet elegant, exceedingly shocking to behold.

”Is this the Dragon Phoenix Academy? We're finally here!” Ning Wenhuang cried out, no longer able to hide her excitement.

”Yes. We have to get through the remaining rounds of the test as well and become official disciples of the Dragon Phoenix Academy!” Tang Longfei said as he clenched his fists tightly.

Even Lady Shura, who had always remained calm, couldn't help but to grab at Xiang Shaoyun and declare, ”I will definitely be able to join the academy!”

”Um. You must remain confident in yourself,” said Xiang Shaoyun with a nod.

As for the Han Clan sisters, the influence of the others and the grand aura the academy exuded also caused them to be filled with excitement. On their way here, they had been in deep thought. They had also confirmed the relations.h.i.+p between Xiang Shaoyun and Lady Shura.

The combat prowess Lady Shura had displayed was far beyond what they were capable of. In fact, not even Ning Wenhuang was comparable to Lady Shura. Thus, for the sisters, it was understandable why Xiang Shaoyun would select her over them. Therefore, they made a firm resolution to quickly catch up to him to change his opinion of them.

The group looked for an empty spot and sat down cross-legged to take a short break. They had only spent six days to reach this place and had one additional day remaining. Therefore, they had to wait for the others to arrive as well before they could know the contents of the second round.